According to some talk, the younger generation in Smithville is the most antisocial in history. This seems far from the truth. Young people today as a whole are better, more informed, more ambitious, healthier, and more smart than ever before. Why then, it may be asked, do we see such restlessness and such antisocial behavior among our young people？

For the answer the citizens of this community must look at themselves. What have they done to the grounds that have been built in the last fifteen years？How many swimming pools are there? How many vocational training projects have been started? How many community-organized youth parties and picnics have been held?

The average citizen will answer that the responsibility for these activities belongs to schools. But schools cannot be held responsible for all the free-time activities of all the young people of this community. The job of the schools is formal education, not free-time recreation （娱乐）.

This community needs a youth center suitable for such activities as picnics, camping, sports, music, art and so on. There should be social and recreational activities to meet the needs and interests of every member of our school age youth.

Mayor Elmo D. Greely has proposed the formation of a youth club as the first step in the direction of a youth center. Mayor Greely has called a meeting at the City Hall on Friday, August 15, at noon.

Giving up a lunch hour is a very little sacrifice for a project that can be of great importance to this community.

This newspaper urges every adult and young person of Smithville to attend this important meeting. We believe our industrial, business, and professional leaders have an especially strong duty to be present.

This newspaper will be present and intends to support this project with vigor.

63．The underlined word “antisocial” probably means “_________”.

A. opposed to an orderly society or way of life

B. promising

C. suitable to present society

D. having a lot of social experience

64．What does the writer think of the sentence “the younger generation in Smithville is the most antisocial in history”？

A. He thinks it is true.                                      B. He thinks it is not true.

C. He thinks it is partially true.                          D. He thinks it is nonsense.

65．The main idea of Paragraphs 2 and 3 is _________.

A. to give us lots of questions to show that problem is serious

B. that school should hold the responsibility for education rather than free-time recreation

C. to analyze the reasons why the youth are antisocial

D. that we should take more activities or start many vocational projects

66．The solution to the problem of the antisocial behavior of young people is _________.

A. taking part in picnics, camping and so on

B. setting up a youth center

C. attending a meeting held by Mayor Greely every Friday

D. support from the newspaper

According to some talk, the younger generation in Smithville is the most antisocial in history. This seems far from the truth. Young people today as a whole are better, more informed, more ambitious, healthier, and more smart than ever before. Why then, it may be asked, do we see such restlessness and such antisocial behavior among our young people？

For the answer the citizens of this community must look at themselves. What have they done to the grounds that have been built in the last fifteen years？How many swimming pools are there? How many vocational training projects have been started? How many community-organized youth parties and picnics have been held?

The average citizen will answer that the responsibility for these activities belongs to schools. But schools cannot be held responsible for all the free-time activities of all the young people of this community. The job of the schools is formal education, not free-time recreation （娱乐）.

This community needs a youth center suitable for such activities as picnics, camping, sports, music, art and so on. There should be social and recreational activities to meet the needs and interests of every member of our school age youth.

Mayor Elmo D. Greely has proposed the formation of a youth club as the first step in the direction of a youth center. Mayor Greely has called a meeting at the City Hall on Friday, August 15, at noon.

Giving up a lunch hour is a very little sacrifice for a project that can be of great importance to this community.

This newspaper urges every adult and young person of Smithville to attend this important meeting. We believe our industrial, business, and professional leaders have an especially strong duty to be present.

This newspaper will be present and intends to support this project with vigor.

1．The underlined word “antisocial” probably means “_________”.

A. opposed to an orderly society or way of life

B. promising

C. suitable to present society

D. having a lot of social experience

2．What does the writer think of the sentence “the younger generation in Smithville is the most antisocial in history”？

A. He thinks it is true.                                       B. He thinks it is not true.

C. He thinks it is partially true.                           D. He thinks it is nonsense.

3．The main idea of Paragraphs 2 and 3 is _________.

A. to give us lots of questions to show that problem is serious

B. that school should hold the responsibility for education rather than free-time recreation

C. to analyze the reasons why the youth are antisocial

D. that we should take more activities or start many vocational projects

4．The solution to the problem of the antisocial behavior of young people is _________.

A. taking part in picnics, camping and so on

B. setting up a youth center

C. attending a meeting held by Mayor Greely every Friday

D. support from the newspaper

Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain(地形). People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. It is considered one of the recreational activities.

Many people say they go hiking because they love to walk outdoor, without necessarily having a destination ahead of them. This makes hiking much more different than walking down the street to the store or to some other places that we need to go. People who like hiking say, “We enjoy ourselves along the way whether we arrive somewhere important or not.”

Some people add another reason for hiking to the basic one of loving to be outdoors. These folks see hiking as not only mentally healthy for clearing the mind but also physically healthy as great exercise for the body. Unlike some other more exercise programs, hiking can be an activity for almost anyone in reasonably good health. Hiking on a smooth, level path is even good exercise. Trudging(跋涉) over rougher terrain can be a workout and a time of enjoyment at the same time.

Some people who hike on a regular basis give little thought to the exercise part of the activity. These people are more likely to go hiking because they are exploring nature. They may be interested in the trees or the rocks, Perhaps they are interested in looking at the birds or the various animals that lodge in the forest or the park. Certainly park land is ideal for hiking. Many of these sites have marked for hiking. This leads many to take part in hiking specifically for the exercise and enjoyment of being outdoors, when they may not do this otherwise.

Some people look at hiking as having two major benefits. When asked why they go hiking in their spare time many people will combine these reasons: It helps me relax; it doesn’t take a great investment of money for equipment. For them, a good pair of shoes and some comfortable clothes can help them get away from work or other stressful situations that may arise in life. In many cases, these hikers can enjoy their favorite pastime all year long. They may be able to take those outdoor walks in almost any weather. It’s safe to say that hiking can heal and please the human being in many ways.

51. Which of the following sayings can describe the people who like hiking in Paragraph 2?

       A. Where there is a will there is a way.

       B. You will never reach your destination if you stop.

       C. A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.

       D. Life is a journey, not a destination.

52. The underlined phrase “lodge in ”  in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by “______”.

       A. go through             B. look for          C. live in             D. run after

53. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

       A. It will cost you a lot of money, when you go hiking.

       B. Hiking is suitable for workers who work a long time every day.

       C. Hiking is a sport that you can enjoy yourself most in spring.

       D. Hiking cannot be affected by weather.

54. What is the text mainly about?

       A. The popularity of hiking in the world today.

       B. The reasons why people go hiking.

       C. Hiking’s benefits for health.

       D. Making your hiking plan before going outdoors.

55. Which of the following best shows the structure of the text?

       A                                 B                                        C                               D

1                       1                                             1                         1           2

2345        2       3                       2                                3

                                          4                                3           4                         4

                                          5                                       5                                5