Lesson 2 Remembering the Zoo

1、“I wish I could sleep just like that big, old tiger,” said Charlie. They had had a great day at the zoo, but he sure was tired. He remembered the tigers and smiles though.

2、“He was lying in the dirt①,” said Julia, making a face②. “I would like to be up on a high branch. That’s where wise animals sleep.” She thought of the owls③ and smile.

3、Jake was still ready for action. “Not for me,” he spoke up. “I’m glad one of the tigers was awake. I wish I could climb rocks like he did.” Everyone nodded,thinking about the strong animal and how easily he had moved.

4、After a long time, Lisa had a question. “Mom?” she asked in a small voice④.

“Do you think I would look good in stripes⑤?”

(151 words)

Exercises

Ⅰ.How well did you read?

1. [Check the details] What did Charlie want to do according to paragraph one?

A. Smart. B. Hear. C. Rest.

2. [Give the reason] Why didn’t Julia care for the sleeping tiger?

A. It was lying in the dirt.

B. She was afraid of it.

C. She thought it was lazy.

3. [Check the details] According to the last paragraph, Lisa was ______to ask her question.

A. excited B. afraid C. glad

Ⅱ.Read for words.

Choose one best paraphrase or Chinese meaning for the underlined words or expressions.

1.I would like to be up on a high branch. That’s where wise animals sleep. (Para. 2)

A. silly B. clever C. ugly

2. Jake was still ready for action. (Para. 3)

A. 表演 B. 行动 C. 措施

Ⅲ.Writing practice.

1. Have you ever been to the zoo?

2. Which animal do you like best? Why?

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Lesson3 Fitness for Life

1、How do you keep yourself healthy?

Healthful Lifestyle

2、Experts② agree a well-rounded healthful lifestyle is the best way to be healthy. You can’t just watch what you eat. You can’t just exercise. You have to eat well and exercise.

Eat Well

3、Choose wisely from among the four food groups. These groups are fruit and vegetables, bread, dairy③, and meat. Do not snack on sweet or salty foods between meals. Also, drink eight glasses of water a day.

Exercise

4、Exercising regularly④ at least three times each week is the best plan. If that’s just not possible, at least be active. Use stairs instead of elevators⑤. Walk the last few blocks to school or work. Take a walk instead of watching television. Make healthy choices.

(127 words)

Exercise

Ⅰ.How well did you read?

1. [Give the reason] How should you keep healthy according to the passage?

A. Eat well. B. Exercise often. C. Both A and B.

2. [Note the details] Which of the following is not a way to be active?

A. Use stairs. B. Watch TV. C. Walk to school.

Ⅱ.Read for words.

Choose one best paraphrase or Chinese meaning for the underlined words or expressions.

1. Experts agree a well-rounded healthful lifestyle is the best way to be healthy.

(Para. 2)

A. 圆形的 B. 全面的 C. 多才多艺的

2. Do not snack on sweet or salty foods between meals. (Para. 3)

A. 吃小吃 B. 零食 C. 节食

Ⅲ.Writing practice.

What kind of food do you usually eat? How often do you exercise?

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