We all ________ you to do that for one of your friends there can help you．

1. A.
   promise
2. B.
   persuade
3. C.
   hope
4. D.
   expect

I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree.

    He placed his finger over his mouth so I would not cry out. “What are you doing?” I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat, and I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know.

    He then answered me with a simple statement“TEACH THE CHILDREN！”

    I was puzzled; what did he mean?

    Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR(杉木) TREE .“Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round，describing the everlasting hope of mankind，all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven.”

He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. “Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a savior(救世主) for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of his promise.”

    He then reached into his bag and pulled out a CANDLE. “Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of he who displaces(取代) the darkness.”

    Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL. “Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return.”

    Santa looked back and was pleased. I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, “Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but an humble servant of the one that is, and I bow down to worship HIM, our LORD, our GOD.”

1.Author opened the door when he was going to sleep because________.

A. he heard something unusual

B. he was not sleeping at the moment

C. he saw the Santa at the moment

D. he wanted to step out of the room

2.According to Santa, the star was ________.

A. a symbol of man's thoughts turning towards heaven

B. the sigh of fulfillment of the Santa's promise

C. the symbol of the light of the world

D. the sound of the bell which ring mankind to the fold

3.What does the underlined word “twinkle” refer to?

A. Tears.　　B. Smiles.　　C. Glasses.　　D. Eyes.

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從下面的A-F選項(xiàng)中選出能概括每一段主題的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)涂黑。選項(xiàng)中有一項(xiàng)為多余項(xiàng)。

How to Become a Healthy Person?
【小題1】
The following are some healthy lifestyle tips that will help you on how to be a healthy person. We all know that our minds control our actions, and so does our thoughts, and this is why the happy and optimistic people live longer and healthier! In this modern world, we often pay more attention to the negative（負(fù)面的，消極的） than the positive! Believe it or not,the more negative thoughts you have in your mind,the more outcomes of you efforts will be.No matter what the situation is, you need to change your thoughts and practice to pay attention to the positive.
【小題2】
You need to give enough rest to your body and mind which will only come from a good sound eight hours sleep. This will not only make your body and mind fresh,but also make you more active and relaxed. Some tips for better sleep would be to stay away from such things as so-called “energy drinks”. If you want real health, sleep is all you need to have.
【小題3】
Have you seen the group of old people in the park who form a round circle and start laughing as if they would win a million dollars for it ? No matter how funny it looks, the benefits of laughter are a way beyond our imagination. If you feel like smiling, just smile! No matter what, wear that beautiful smile on your lips and make sure it is always there.
【小題4】
Eating healthy foods and balancing it with the right amount of exercise is extremely important. Try to eat as much fruit and vegetables as possible. Such food makes you feel light and active! Wake up early in the morning and start with proper exercise.A 30-minute walk or run will not only make you physically healthy and active, but also make you more flexible and your mind smart.
【小題5】
The way you look upon yourself is the way you look upon your life. It is very important for a person to have self-esteem(自尊)， for it is your attitude that decides your life. No matter what you have done so far, it’s the way you look upon yourself that really matters. Think what person you want to be and keep to it. Work hard towards becoming the person you want to be.