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the following is true according to the author of the passage? A. Climbing hills on bicycles is the best way to take exercise. B. People are silly to pay to go to the gym. C. Those who want to achieve success can39。s End Beth Webb More stories of Fleabag, the talking cat—star of this wonderful set of 3 books. Ages 8—13, 208 pages, paperback 07459 44116, £ The little White House Elizabeth Goudge A fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal. Ages 8—12, 240 pages, paperback 07459 45783, £ My Very First Christmas Book Lois Rock and Alec Ayliffe A big, bright book, which presents the story simply, and delightfully for very young children. Ages 0—3, 12 pages, 200mmx200mm, board 07459 40560, £ First Festival: Christmas Lois Rock An allinone book to help grownups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs. Ages 5—8, 48 pages, 290mmx250mm, hardback 07459 39074, £ Star of Wonder Pat Alexander A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy. Ages 7—12, 224 pages, paperback 07459 39323, £ The NotSoWise Man Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 Wise Men who traveled to Bethlehem(伯利恒) and discovered the baby Jesus Christ. This is the tale of another one, who always missed the point. Ages 5—9, 32 pages, 270mm210mm, hardback. 07459 38922, £ 59. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer? A. Star of Wonder B. The NotSoWise Man C. First Festival: Christmas D. My Very First Christmas Book 60. Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2yearold child? A. 07459 40560. B. 07459 38922. C. 07459 45783. D. 07459 44116. 61. If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice? A. Pat Alexander. B. Beth Webb. C. Lois Rock. D. Elizabeth Goudge. D I told my friend Graham that I often cycle two miles from my house to the town centre but 嘉興英語教學(xué)網(wǎng) 收集整理 歡迎使用 第 6 頁 共 8 頁 unfortunately there is a big hill on the route. He replied, ―You mean fortunately.‖ He explained that I should be glad of the extra exercise that the hill provided. My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to grumble as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will exercise my heart and lungs. It will help me to lose weight and get fit. It will mean that I live longer. This hill is my friend. Finally I fort myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationery exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free. I have a smile of satisfaction as I reach the top of the hill. Problems are there to be faced and overe. We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote, ―Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.‖ One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards adversity(逆境 ).From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents, afflictions and difficulties. Some are of our making but many confront us through no fault of our own. While we cannot choose the adversity we can choose our attitude towards it. Douglas Bader was 21 when in 193l he had both legs cut off following a flying accident. He was determined to fly again and went on to bee one of the leading flying aces in the Battle of Britain with 22 aerial victories over the Germans. He was an inspiration to others during the war. He said, ―Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do