1、河北唐山市20142015学年度高三年级摸底考试英 语 试 题 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷注意事项。 1答第1卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题15分，满分75分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个
2、选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt? A1915, B915 C918答案是B。1What is the time now? A 20: 00 B 20:10C20: 202What is the woman complaining about? A The long wait B A mistake in her bill C The broken computer system3How does Jim probably feel now? A Surp
3、rised B CuriousC Disappointed4Where are the speakers? A In a zoo B In a bookstoreC In a library5What do we know about the woman? A She has decided to go to business schoolB She was asked to give up science C She will not be a successful manager第二节（共15小题：每小题15分，满分225分） 请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给
4、的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6What are the speakers talking about? AThe weather BOutdoor activities C Plans for this weekend7What are the speakers going to do tomorrow? A Visit Mount Tai BGo fishing C Visit the History Museum
5、 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8What kind of music does the man like best? ARock music, BJazzC Classical music9Who can play the violin? A Kate BDavidC Hazel 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10Whats the relationship between the speakers? A Friends BJournalist and visitorC Official and farmer11Where does the man live now? AIn a pol
6、luted city BOn a lonely island CBy a beautiful mountain12Why does the woman come to the mountain? ATo look for a place to move in BTo see whether the mountain is polluted CTo have a look at the mans small house 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13What did the woman do? AA teacher BA reporterC An editor14Why did the
7、woman change her job? AShe didnt get a high salary BShe wanted to work in her husbands company CHer workplace was too far from her new house15What does the man want to put in the newspaper? AA house-seeking advertisement BA house-selling advertisement CA house-renting advertisement16Where is the man
8、 moving? AEngland BAmericaC Finland 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17What do people like to watch in big cities? A Ice-skating showsBBicycle races C Soccer games18In which country is it suitable for swimming? A Austria BAustraliaC Thailand19How is the weather in Thailand? A It often snows BIt is very cold, C It
9、seldom rains20What do the Swiss love to do? ASkiing BSurfing, C Hiking第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use a
10、s safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety Still, the firefighters first words You need to come up here to the Stillwater River made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK” When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrap
11、ped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine I hurried over to him You OK?I asked ”Yeah, was all he said But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didnt get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest The story was this: A woman
12、 was being swept under water Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore In an age in which the word hero is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son
13、 The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didnt mean they have no desire to do goodStill shocked by my sons daring, I drove him home Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say The only words he said were, ”Whats for supper? I spent s
14、ome time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day Watching from the window,1 was reminded that
15、 still water often runs deep21Why did the mother allow her son to swim there? A He was an excellent swimmer BThe water of the river is shallow C He was old enough to swim DThe rocks can be of help if theres danger22The underlined part who tends to play his cards close to his vest probably means A An
16、ton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids B Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks C Anton always has a desire to help others D Anton seldom changes his mind23In the mothers eyes, what her son did was A dangerous but interesting C unexpected and courageousB meaningful but difficultD aw
17、ful and absurd24 What might be the best title for the passage?A My Son, My Hero B Anton, A Silent Boy C A Good Deed DA Proud MotherB The Cuban iguana is a species of lizard（蜥蜴） of the iguana family It is the largest of the West Indian rock iguanas, one of the most endangered groups of lizards This s
18、pecies with red eyes and a thick tail is one of the largest lizards in the Caribbean The Cuban iguana is primarily herbivorous; 95% of its diet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from as many as 30 plant species, including the seaside rock bush and various grasses However, Cuban iguanas occa
19、sionally consume animal matter, and individuals have been observed eating the dead flesh of birds, fish and crabs, The researchers wrote that quite a few people on Isla Magueyes could have caused this incident The Cuban iguana is distributed throughout the rocky southern coastal areas of mainland Cu
20、ba and its surrounding islands with a wild population booming on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico It is also found on the Cayman Islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, where a separate subspecies occurs Females guard their nest sites and often nest in sites half destroyed by Cuban crocodiles To avoid t
21、he attack from them, the Cuban iguana often makes its home within or near prickly-pear cacti （仙人掌） In general the species is in decline, more quickly on the mainland than on the outlying islands One of the reasons for their decline is habitat destruction caused by the over consuming of farm animals,
22、 housing development, and the building of tourist resorts on the beaches where the animals prefer to build their nests Although the wild population is in decline, the numbers of iguanas have been sharply increased as a result of captive-breeding（圈养） and other conservation programs25The underlined wo
23、rd herbivorous （Paragraph 2） probably means A dangerous B gentle C plant-eating D flesh-eating26Why does the Cuban iguana build its nest near prickly-pear cacti? A To keep itself cool B To get the food easily C To stay away from people D To avoid crocodiles attack27How many reasons are mentioned for
24、 the habitat destruction? A Two B Three C, Four D Five28Whats the authors purpose of writing the text? A To give us a brief introduction to the Cuban iguana B To show he is concerned about the Cuban iguana C To explain reasons for the Cuban iguanas decline D To draw peoples attention to the endanger
25、ed Cuban iguanaCIts time for your family to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to get more informationTake the Rides of Your LifeVisit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills Even though its located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point
26、 as the best overall theme park of the country, says US News & World Report The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, and with 16 to choose from, its hard to argue Its open daily from May 10 through Labor Day; weekends only from Labor Day through November 2Tickets start at $ 489
27、9 per person if purchased onlinehttp:/wwwcedarpoint,comWander Free on a Dude farmDust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise Located in Augusta, Montana, The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for, says Sunset magazine, in
28、cluding hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-onlyprograms are availableTotal cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per childhttp:/wwwtriplejranchco
29、mDig for DinosaursMost kids （and adults） love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruita, Colorado The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children ages five and older You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions Imagine how your child will feel w
30、hen she helps unearth the fossilized（化石） bones of ancient species, says Outside magazine It lasts from May to October Digs start at $ 125 per person http:/wwwmuseumofwesterncocomSurf Sand DunesSwap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon Real Simple recommen
31、ds learning the basics at this private dune park, which offers board rentals and lessons - often taught by world-champion sand boarders Then you can hit the ,slopes to test your skills From March to June, and September to NovemberRentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45
32、an hour per person http:/wwwsandmasterparkcom29What is special about Cedar Point? AYou can visit Cedar Point on weekends BIt has 16 roller coasters for you to choose from CYou can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaurs DIt offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders30If you have a
33、3-day holiday in April, which of the following may interest you most? A Take the Rides of Your Life B Wander Free on a Dude farm C Dig for Dinosaurs D Surf Sand Dunes 31Where will you probably find this passage? A A science fiction B An adventure storybook C A travel magazine D A theme park advertis
34、ementD We know that cigarette smoking kills So, producers made electronic cigarettes as a safer smoking choice - safer than tobacco Although e-cigarettes contain the drug nicotine like cigarettes, they do not use tobacco and you do not light them They are powered by battery （电池） However, if e-cigare
35、ttes are so safe, why has the United States Center for Disease Control（CDC） seen an increase in telephone calls about e-cigarette poisonings? The answer is children Most of the calls are from people worried about children who have played with the devices, In the period of one month this year, the Ce
36、nter said 215 people called the Center with e-cigarette concerns More than half of these calls were for children aged five and younger The devices had made them sick Tim McAfee is director of the Centers Office on Smoking and Health, He says the problem is regulation Meaning, the US federal governme
37、nt does not control e-cigarettes even though they contain liquid nicotine MrMcAfee adds that liquid nicotine is a well-known danger MrMcAfee explains that nicotine poisoning happens when it gets into the skin, gets into the eyes or is swallowed It can cause stomach pain or a sense of unbalance And t
38、oo much nicotine can kill, Tim McAfee says e-cigarettes do not create the level of risk to people that tobacco products doHe notes that almost 500,000 Americans die each year from cigarettes So, cigarettes are the winner in that contest E-cigarettes do not contain hundreds of harmful chemicals that
39、are found in real cigarettes So, the USSurgeon General Boris D Lushniak has suggested that e-cigarettes may be a useful tool for adults trying to end their tobacco use But McAfee worries that teenagers may think electronic cigarettes are harmless They could become addicted to the nicotine and then s
40、tart smoking real cigarettes In other words, he fears that for young people fake e-cigarettes could be a gateway to the real thing32What do the producers think of e-cigarettes?A Dangerous B Expensive C Safer D Cheaper33Why did the CDC receive so many calls about e-cigarettes? A Parents feared that t
41、heir children might get poisoned, B Parents found the device useless in quitting smoking C Children swallowed the liquid nicotine from the device D Children might get addicted to playing with the device34It can be inferred from the passage that A the CDC wants to develop a better type of e-cigarette
42、sB the government is in favor of the use of e-cigarettesC Surgeon General Boris D Lushniak is a heavy smokerD smokers most probably cant quit smoking using e-cigarettes35What is Tim McAfees opinion about smoking? A Adults should use harmless e-cigarettes B Smoking e-cigarettes can make a person sick
43、 C He claims that regulations should be made to ban smoking D He is concerned about the teens using e-cigarettes第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。If something that youre doing doesnt challenge you, then it doesnt change you We all need some normal stress in our lives, af
44、ter all 36 So challenge the following limits: 1 Figure out what youre scared of and do it continuously If youre a salesman, and youre scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking youll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone
45、 and make a call 37 But dont stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, Go on, Im not scared! 2 38 Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and
46、 so on Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income 3Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise 39 A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourselfExercise can not only help you maintain your regula
47、r weight, but also make you feel better about yourself 4Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with the service staffYou never know what kind of people theyre going to be Get out of your house or go online right now
48、 to book your class 40 A You should do it continuously B Someone may hang up on you C You dont need to go to the gym D Running in the gym may be a better choice E Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself F Take a class for a hobby youve been wanting to develop G You can never see any impr
49、ovement if you stick to your comfort zone第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题：每小题15分，满分30分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Lunch hour is crazy at SAME Cafe, the 40-seat restaurant my husband and I run in DenverA woman in a（n）_ 41 suit stepped in Hi, Libby she saidWow, what
50、 a 42 ! The first time she came to the cafe two years ago, she had no money to pay 43 many customers, she volunteered to wash dishes and 44 Look at her now: confident and hopefulWasnt this what wed hoped for? In 2003, wed 45 this crazy dream: start a restaurant with a donation box instead of a cash
51、register（收款台） Right away we hit hurdles（阻碍） There is no such thing as a 46 lunch, one potential landlord （房东） sniffed I met brokers, bankers and suppliers, only to watch them 47 ， shaking their heads No bank would lend us the money to open a restaurant with no 48 The only fund we could get was our i
52、ndividual retirement account 49 we rented space from a landlord on Colfax StreetWe put flyers（传单） around the neighborhood, asked friends to 50 the word, and held our breath Word traveled fast, 51 stories in the papers and on TV Soon we had more than 50customers a dayA few ate without paying or 52 an
53、 hour of workBut most gave what they could, 53 it was just a doilarThose with money gave, and then moreOne of our customers left a 54 for 500 dollarsAnother bought 1000 dollars in gift certificates 55 another donated a truck so we could transport 56 from suppliers People came here partly for what ou
54、r cafe 57 SAME: So A11 May Eat, We treat everyone with 58 We hoped to develop a sense of community- so that we might 59 one anotherThe woman in business suit was one of themOur 60 to open the cafe was worth it,41 A dinnerB eveningC businessD summer42A changeB beautyC foolD coincidence43A WithB LikeC
55、 BesidesD Towards44A waitB singC performD sweep45A livedB hatchedC ignoredD achieved46A packedB deliciousC freeD delivered47A crowd togetherB flood inC walk awayD turn up48A staff supportB regular customersC lunch boxesD cash register49A UnfortunatelyB FinallyC InterestinglyD Illegally50A analyzeB r
56、eadC spreadD approve51A thanks toB apart fromC ahead ofD according to52A regrettingB gainingCdonatingD balancing53A only whenB and foreverCso thatD even if54A rewardB checkC billD list55A StillB InsteadC OtherwiseD Thus56A lunchB customersC dishesD produce57A stood forB applied forC benefited fromD
57、depended on58A patienceB generosityC confidenceD dignity59A protectB trustC helpD treasure60A dreamB struggleC managementD style第II卷第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题15分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。（请将答案写在答题卡上） Do you believe fate can bring together people who are far apart? Here
58、is a true story As he posed for a holiday photo on the beach, six-year-old Nick Wheeler paid no attention to the little girl 61 （make） sandcastles a few yards away It was only when he showed his fiancee Aimee Maiden the phot0 20 years later that she pointed at 62 five-year-old in a swimsuit and crie
59、d 63 （surprise）: Thats me!” 64 the picture was taken in 1994, the pair lived hundreds of miles apart, yet fate determined that they 65 （meet） and fall in love at sixth-form college, 11 years later After their college years, MrWheeler joined the army 66 Miss Maiden trained as a teacher They moved in
60、together three years ago and got engaged last year They hosted a party, where they showed off the photo 67 their friends and family The couple married on Saturday at Gulval Church in Mousehole, 20 years 68 me photo was taken and just a 69 （minute） walk from the same spotThey are heading to Florida f
61、or _ 70 _ honeymoon and plan to frame the treasured picture as soon as they get back第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均限一词。 2只允许修
62、改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。（短文改错部分请在答题卡上作答）第二节书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是某校高三学生李华，下面的通知引起了你的注意。请根据通知内容和要求向学校写一封申请信。VOLUNTEERS WANTED The 2016 International Horticultural Exposition（世界园艺博览会）will be held in TangshanVolunteers are wanted to offer service to visitors from all over the world REQUIREMENTS: 1Fluency in Engli
63、sh 2Excellence in personality 3Good knowledge of Tangshan If interested, please send your application in English to the Office of the Principal before Friday注意： 1词数100左右： 2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯： 3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。（请在答题卡上作答）Dear Sir or Madam,Im glad that the 2016 International Horticultural Exposition will b
64、e held in Tangshan Looking forward to your reply Li Hua第一节短文改错It was a year ago when Joshua got a bike for Christmas, but he rode it every day One morning, he suddenly found the bike gone Ran to his front yard, he saw a man loading it into his car He shouted, but the man drive off As a devoted Chris
65、tian, he told his dad he real forgave the thief Whats more, he wanted the thief know he was forgiven So the next day, he posted the message on a poster-board and put it in the front yard To the person who stole my bike: You hurt my feeling But I am a Christian and I forgive him! When he left for hom
66、e the next morning, at the end of the driveway, the bike was back with new brakes参考答案卷A1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8.B 9. C 10. A 11. C 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. A 17.A 18. B 19. C 20. C 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 36. G 37. B 38
67、. F 39. C 40. E 41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. C 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. A 56. D 57. A 58. D 59. C 60. B 卷B1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10.C 11. A 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. B 17.C 18. C 19. B 20. A 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. A
68、 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C 36. G 37. B 38. F 39. C 40. E 41. D 42. B 43. C 44. A 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. D 53. C 54. A 55. C 56. B 57. D 58. B 59. A 60. C 语法填空：61.making62.the63.surprisedly64.When65.would meet/ were to meet66. while 或and67. to68. after 69. minutes 70.
69、 their/the短文改错It was a year ago when Joshua got a bike for Christmas, but he rode it every day. One that andmorning, he suddenly found the bike gone. Ran to his front yard, he saw a man loading it into Runninghis car. He shouted, but the man drive off. As a devoted Christian, he told his dad he real
70、 drove reallyforgave the thief. Whats more, he wanted the thief know he was forgiven. So the next day, he toposted the message on a poster-board and put it in the front yard. “To the person who stole my abike: You hurt my feeling. But I am a Christian and I forgive him!” When he left for home the fe
71、elings younext morning, at the end of the driveway, the bike was back with new brakes.书面表达One possible versionDear Sir or Madam,Im glad that the 2016 International Horticultural Exposition will be held in Tangshan. Im writing to apply to be a volunteer. In my opinion, I meet all the requirements. To
72、 begin with, I have a good command of English and can speak English fluently. So there is no doubt that I have no difficulty communicating with foreigners. Besides, Im outgoing, warm-hearted, and quick in mind, which I think is a basic quality for a volunteer. Above all, as a native of Tangshan, I k
73、now this city and its culture very well. So Im sure that the visitors will appreciate my work and enjoy their stay in our city.Looking forward to your reply. Li Hua听力原文第一节Text 1:M: Excuse me. Do you have the time?W: Yes, sir. My watch says 20:10, but it is ten minutes slow.Text 2:W: Excuse me, sir.
74、Ive been waiting here for nearly 20 minutes just to pay my telephone bill.M: Im very sorry, but our computer system is not working at the moment.Text 3:W: Whats wrong with Jim?M: His mother refused to buy an iPhone 5S for him.Text 4:W: Can I help you, sir?M: Yes, I want to buy some biology books. Ca
75、n you tell me where they are?Text 5:W: Daddy, I have decided to give up science and go to business school.M: Well, it is your choice, but I should warn you that not everyone with a business degree will be a successful manager.第二节Text 6:W: Im tired of these rainy days. By the way, do you have any pla
76、ns for this weekend? Would you like to visit Mount Tai?M: That sounds great. Ive never been there before. But wait a moment, is it going to be sunny tomorrow?W: I have no idea.M: Oh, I remember the weather forecast said tomorrow would be extremely hot.W: If so, lets visit the History Museum.M: Ive l
77、earned that the museum is being repaired.W: Then we should think about some other activities instead. How about going fishing? My brother would like to go with us.M: OK, thats a deal. See you then.Text 7:M: Hi, Kate. I hear that you are interested in music, right?W: Yes. I like classical music. Beet
78、hoven is my favorite composer. How about you, David?M: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favorite and my wife Hazel is fond of rock music.W: You play the piano, dont you?M: A little bit, but Hazel is much better than me. She can also play the violin.W: Really? I hope I can hear her play some
79、 day.M: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary.W: Id love to. Thank you!Text 8:W: Goodness me! I never expected to see you here. How long have you been at this place?M: I moved here last year. I built this small house at the edge
80、 of the mountain.W: Why do you live in such a lonely place?M: Im delighted to be here. Its really beautiful. No pollution! No cars, and in fact, not much traffic of any kind!W: Compared with the city, this is really like a fairyland.M: Yes, you are right. By the way, why do you come here?W: I joined
81、 an organization to protect the environment. We want to collect some samples of wild animals and plants in the mountains and to see if they are suffering from pollution.M: Thats great! I can be a guide for you to go into the mountains.W: That sounds great. Thank you!M: My pleasure.Text 9:W: Hey, Tom
82、, what are you doing here?M: I came to put an advertisement in the newspaper. But what are you doing here, Susan?W: I work here now.M: Really? Why did you give up your teaching job in the English training center? Didnt you get a high salary?W: My husband changed his job, and it took him a long time
83、to get to the new office, so we moved. But it was a long distance from where I worked, so I decided to find a new job.M: Oh, I see.W: What kind of advertisement do you want to put in the newspaper?M: I want to sell my house as Im moving.W: Why are you moving?M: My wife wants me to move to England. S
84、he doesnt want to live in America.W: In that case, it might be hard to see you again.M: I guess so.Text 10:Sports help people to live happily. They help to keep people healthy and feeling good. When they are playing games, people move a lot. This is good for their health. Having fun with their frien
85、ds makes them happy.Many people enjoy sports by watching others play. In small towns, crowds meet to watch the bicycle races or the soccer game. In big cities, thousands buy tickets to see an ice-skating show.What games have you played? What are your favorite sports now? You probably play the games
86、that people in your town or city play. Is the climate hot where you live? Then swimming is probably one of your sports. Boys and girls in Australia love to swim. There are wonderful beaches there and the weather is good for swimming. Or do you live in a cold climate? Then you would like to ski. Ther
87、e are many skiers in Austria where there are big mountains and cold winters. Does it rain often where you live? Then kite flying would not be one of your sports. It is one of the favorite sports of Thailand. Surfing is an important sport in Hawaii. The Pacific Ocean sends huge waves up on the beaches. Waves are just right for surfing. People in Switzerland love to climb the wonderful mountains of their country. Mountain climbing and hiking are favorite sports there. But there can be no mountain climbing where there are no mountains.
