第Ⅰ卷

Part Ⅰ Reading Comprehension

Directions: In this part there are four passages. Each passage is followed by five comprehension questions. Read the passages and answer the questions. Then mark your answer on the answer sheet.

Passage One

Sometimes, people simply do not realize they are being ill mannered. Take Ted, for example. He prides himself on speaking his mind, and has something to say on everything. But his frankness is often extremely embarrassing.

    He is incapable of saying, "I thought that last advertising campaign had a lot of good ideas in it, but perhaps next time we could give the copy more vitality(活力)." Instead, he would say, &q ……此处隐藏49806个字…… ayers each. It is also commonly played three-on-three, two-on-two, or one-on-one. Since it is a team sport, the two key factors of winning are concentration and cooperation.

    Basketball is good exercise providing me with a variety of benefits. Below are the ones I get out of it. Basketball is an excellent way to burn calories, which helps me keep fit and healthy. Basketball, as a team sport, also trains me to cooperate with others. In addition, playing basketball enables me to relieve stress and boost energy levels. On the whole, basketball is full and exciting to play.

    Every Sunday I will play basketball with my friends. And we always enjoy the game.