Ⅱ 语法填空。
Sometimes, people think they have to choose between exercise 1. fun. For many people, it is 2. (interesting) to watch television than to run five miles. However, if you don’t exercise, your body will get soft and out of shape.
You will move and think more 3. (slow). Well, there are many ways 4. (exercise) and have fun.
One family solved the exercise problem by 5. (use) their TV. They had a rule in their family—anyone 6. wanted to watch TV had to ride a bike.
Think of the times when you are just “hanging out” with your 7. (friend). You go outside and jump rope, play ball, run races, and so on. Soon, you are all laughing and having a good time. Many group activities can provide you 8. exercise and be fun too.
Maybe there aren’t enough kids around for group games. You can get plenty of exercise just by 9. .
In the morning, walk the long way to the bus stop. Ride your bike to school every day. Practise the dance by yourself. Before you know it, you will be the 10. (good) dancer of all your friends!

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Ⅰ Read culture corner in the textbook and answer questions.
1. In which country were white elephants thought to be a gift from the gods?
2. What did white elephants stand for?
3. White elephants could work for people, couldn’t they?
4. What would the king do if he didn’t like a person?
5. Why did the king do so?
6. What does “a white elephant” mean today?

In ancient Thailand.
They stood for peace and wealth.
No, they couldn't.
He would give a white elephant to the person.
He would have to spend all his money taking care of the elephant, and 
get nothing in return.
Something that costs a lot of money but is useless.