Do you know that a Mom deserves a special gift this year for Mother’s Day? Sure, flowers can always brighten Mother’s day and a dinner out is always appreciated. However, doesn’t she deserve something more personal or something that lasts longer than an evening?
I’m talking about the gift of fitness. Improved fitness is a gift that is invaluable to everyone. When you give a woman the gift of fitness, you are helping her open a door to better health. I can’t think of a more thoughtful gift that shows the recipient(接受者) how much you care about their well-being. By giving the gift of fitness you are providing them with unlimited health benefits. And, its a gift that you can truly feel proud to give.
Of course, we all know that exercising can help people stay slim and fit. But, do you also know about all the other great benefits of exercising? Daily physical activity reduces stress and can help you sleep better. Fitness has been linked to reducing the risk of some diseases and to warding off depression. Researchers also believe that strength training can help prevent osteoporosis(骨質(zhì)疏松). Not to mention that exercising also improves self-esteem, increases energy and helps you be able to do continuous work for longer.
All Moms would find these fitness benefits extremely invaluable. If they are like most of us, they have probably even mentioned how they would like to drop a few pounds or just get in better shape. In fact, experts say that about 62% of Americans are currently on a diet. By giving the gift of fitness you are helping provide your mom with extra motivation. She may be more motivated to actually get fit because she doesn’t want to feel guilty about ignoring such a thoughtful gift .
小題1:The first paragraph is most likely to tell us that___________.
A．we should invite our mom to a dinner for Mother’s Day
B．it is good to send flowers to moms for Mother’s Day
C．we should give a special gift to our Mom for Mother’s Day
D．moms aren’t worth special gifts for Mother’s Day
小題2:You would like to send the gift of fitness to your mother because__________.
A．it is very expensive
B．it doesn’t cost you too much
C．it makes your mother healthy
D．you will be proud of it
小題3:You want to keep healthy you should__________.
A．reduce stress and have a good sleep
B．try your best to get rid of depression
C．increase your energy and work longer
D．take an active part in physical activity
小題4:According to this passage the gift of fitness will____________.
A．help moms to lose some more weight
B．encourage moms to do more exercise
C．keep moms having a healthy diet
D．make moms look even more beautiful
小題5:Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A．This Mother’s Day, Give the gift of Fitness
B．Better Pay Attention to Your Mom’s Health
C．Mom Like to Accept the Gift of Fitness
D．Help Your Mom Keep a Good Shape

小題1:C
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小題1:D
小題1:B
小題1:A
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閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A，B，C，D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑．
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C．The Listener should listen carefully, respectfully and later summarize accurately.
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閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項。
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A．looks       B．ribbon      C．a(chǎn)ttitude     D．clothes
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A．She died of breast cancer.                B．She was ill with cancer.
C．She had gone abroad.                    D．She got married.
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A．May I give it to my mother?           B．Can you help me put it on?
C．Will you please forgive me?            D．Shall we have some drink together?
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A．An Unusual Meeting               B. An Impressive Lesson
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