passage 4

if you don't like being on a team that much , you might consider individual sport. An individual sport means a young boy or girl does the sport on his or her own . You can do these sports competitively or just for the fun of doing them . You might wonder why grown-ups want you to try sports and be active . There's a good reason . Playing sports is a great from of exercise and exercise keeps your body healthy . There are many other non-sport activities that can give you exercise and keep you active .
You also might find that by limiting certain activities-like watching TV and playing computer games - you'll just naturally be more active .
so, you don't have to play a sport, but you might still find one you like .The most important thing is to be an active person. And you have a world of activities to choose from . somewhere out there is a special one that 's just right for you!

1.From the passage we understand that ................. .

1)individual sports can only be done competitively
2)non-sports activities are also considered
3)computer games help us to be more active
4)we must not play a sport


2.Parents like their children to play sport since ...................... .

1)it is such good fun
2)competition is great
3)it gives you exercise
4)they want some excitement

3.According to the definition the passage offers ,which one is not an individual sport:

1)Tennis 2)Wrestling
3)Volleyball 4)Running

4.'You have a world of activities to choose from.' this means that ............... .

1)you are living in a world of activities
2)people all over the world choose activities
3)you have to do world activities
4)you have a wide choice of activities

· passage 3


Not everyone likes organized sports or team sports. Sometimes, young boys and girls feel that they don't like sports because they may not understand how to play them or they haven't had much practice doing them .
Sports can seem complicated because of all the rules and special equipment .Even the fields and courts they are played on come in different shapes and sizes and have confusing lines drawn on them .
Gym class and programs at school can be a way to try new sports with other students .Another way to learn about a sport is to watch instructional videos or CDs or check out library books that explain the rules and offer suggestions for boys and girls learning to play them .
if you have an older friend or family member who's good at a sport , you might ask him or her to help you practice. Some sport are just good to understand , even if you never want to play on a competitive team.
For instance ,you might play volleyball, just for fun , at a summer picnic.

1.many stay away from sports just because they ............ .

1)find it hard to play 2)are to busy to play
3)have confusing lines 4)are not offered suggestions

2.According to the passage ...................... .

1)only few people like team sport
2)instructional videos are not worth watching
3)some games have confusing rules
4)all sports need special equipment

3.what makes some sport confusing is ..................... .

1)the rules 2)the equipment
3)the courts and the fields 4)all of the above

4.what would be the best topic for the above passage?

1)How to learn about sports
2)Sports are too complicated to learn
3)Learn how to compete
4)Ask your friends how to play

· passage 2


Considering the benefits to the heart, muscles , joints , and mind , it's easy to see why exercise (1)....... . But, like all good things , it's (2)........... to overdose on exercise .Although exercise is a great way to (3)........... a healthy weight, exercising too much to (4)......... weight isn't healthy . The body needs enough calories to function properly . if you have any doubts about (5)................ you should be exercising , you should be exercising , you should talk with your doctor.


· 1.1)wise 2)physical 3)light 4)flexible
· 2.1)extra 2)excellent 3)efficient 4)possible
· 3.1)maintain 2)matter 3)meet 4)mention
· 4.1)store 2)lose 3)summarize 4)lift
· 5.1)how many 2)why 3)what 4)how much

· passage 1

Sometimes , young people on a team get so(1)..............abut winning that they may shout or get upset at a player who makes a mistake. This can be stressful -(2)...........if it's you who made a mistake!

But everybody makes mistakes sometimes and no one should tease you for it . if they do , it's a good (3)...........to talk with the coach or your parents. Sometimes youngsters need to be (4)...........about being respectful to(5)...........

· 1.1)alone 2)excited 3)straight 4)unable
· 2.1)usually 2)actually 3)especially 4)really
· 3.1)idea 2)trouble 3)statement 4)shape
· 4.1)heard 2)decided 3)reminded 4)released
· 5.1)another 2)each 3)other 4)each other