C. Activities that turn one’s attention away.

D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.

63. According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?

A. Courage.

B. Devotion.

C. Hard work.

D. Self-confidence.

C

Sports can help yokeep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether yoare on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, yoshould be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as yomay know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that yocould take up today. Yodon’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and yodon’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep yofit. If yowalk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make yofeel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport yotake up, yocan make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for yoto start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.

64. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A. Cycling around a lake.

B. Motor racing in the desert.

C. Playing basketball in a gym.

D. Swimming in a sports center.

65. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B. It causes water shortages around the world.

C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

66. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because _________.

A. it is an outdoor sport

B. it improves our health

C. it uses fewer resources

D. it is recommended by experts

67. The author writes the passage to _________.

A. show us the function of major sports

B. encourage us to go in for green sports

C. discuss the major influence of popular sports

D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

D

Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage (遗产) Site.

I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist (薄雾), Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool’s history.

As if stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries (美术馆) than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain’s No.1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, madding the city a place of wonder.

As yowould expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool’s famous Philharmonic pub (酒馆). It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.

Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.

68. Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by __________.

A. its charming banks