He is, how shall I ________， not fat but rather well built.

A．put it B．make it C．mean it D．get it

The teacher has to ________ the two students as they are always talking in class.

A．pick up B．set up C．split up D．use up

One way to ________ species under threat of extinction—whatever the cause—is to remove them to zoos or parks and feed them there.

A．betray B．resist C．preserve D．a(chǎn)bandon

Nowadays some hospitals refer to patients ________ name, not case number.

A．of B．a(chǎn)s C．by D．with

The Healthy Habits Survey(調(diào)查) shows that only about one third of American seniors have correct habits.Here are some findings and expert advice.

1.What is found out about American seniors?

A．Most of them have good habits.

B．Nearly 30% of them bathe three days a week.

C．All of them are fighting germs better than expected.

D．About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day.

2.Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands ________.

A．twice a day B．three times a day

C．four times a day D．eight times a day

3.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．We should keep from touching our faces.

B．There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth.

C．A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet.

D．We should wash our hands before touching a door handle.

4.The text probably comes from ________.

A．a(chǎn) guide book B．a(chǎn) popular magazine

C．a(chǎn) book review D．a(chǎn)n official document

China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them, all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year.I've found the opposite is true.There are millions of cars.However, people still use their bicycles to get around.For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today.Bicycles also come in different colors—silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.

It's fun watching people biking.They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道)．Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.

Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.Great weather accompanied my great buy.I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的)．To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times.I didn't want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.

Crossing the streets was the biggest problem.It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States.The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.

I finally made it home.The feeling on the bicycle was amazing.The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful.I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.

1.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A．Because they are traditional and safe.

B．Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

C．Because they are colorful and available.

D．Because they are fast and environment?friendly.

2.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ________.

A．to ride it for fun

B．to use it for transport

C．to experience local culture

D．to improve his riding skills

3.How did the author feel about his street crossing?

A．It was boring. B．It was difficult.

C．It was lively. D．It was wonderful.

4.Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?

A．The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

C．The author was praised by the other bikers.

D．The author took great pleasure in biking.

It ________ me how we could improve the situation.

A．struck B．a(chǎn)pproached

C．a(chǎn)ccessed D．occurred

The moment I completed the 800?meter race in the school sports meet, my legs ________.

A．gave out B．gave away

C．gave in D．gave up

Sitting at the corner of the meeting room, he looked sad because there were so many problems ________.

A．remaining to settle

B．remained settling

C．remaining to be settled

D．remained to be settled

After walking on the zigzag path to the mountain top for a few hours, the tourists gathered under trees ________ shade and ________ down to have a rest.

A．provided; sit B．providing; sitting

C．providing; sat D．provided; sat