A: How was your day off, Tina?
B: Oh, it was awful.
A: Really?      66
B: Well, we wanted to go camping, but the weather was terrible.      67
A: Oh, that’s too bad. Then what did you do? Did you watch TV at home?
B: No.      68     . It was boring.
A: Sounds terrible, Tina.
B:      69
A: I think I had great fun. I went to the museum and met a famous actor.      70      And I got his autograph.
B: That sounds wonderful.

A: How was your day off, Tina?

B: Oh, it was awful.

A: Really?      66

B: Well, we wanted to go camping, but the weather was terrible.      67

A: Oh, that’s too bad. Then what did you do? Did you watch TV at home?

B: No.      68     . It was boring.

A: Sounds terrible, Tina.

B:      69

A: I think I had great fun. I went to the museum and met a famous actor.      70      And I got his autograph.

B: That sounds wonderful.

1.A. What happened?                     B. Are you OK?

C. Can you help me?                     D. How is the weather?

2.A. It is raining now.

B. It rained all the time.

C. It is sunny.

D. It was fantastic.

3.A. We often go there by ship.

B. We will go out for a walk.

C. We helped mom with the chores.

D. We like delicious food.

4.A. Would you like to go with me?

B. When did you get to the museum?

C. Why did you meet a famous actor?

D. How about your day off, Tony?

5.A. I’m going to be a nurse.

B. I don’t like action movies.

C. I can’t stand soap operas.

D. I took a photo with him.

Why play games? Because they are fun, and we can learn even more while playing. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member — these are all “game” ideas that you will come across all through your life. They can help you in different ways.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are very interesting. But perhaps more importantly, they translate part of life into exciting games that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作).   
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which improves the hand-eye coordination (協調) needed in fishing.
The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competitions. People who watch the event (比賽項目) know that a gold medal is a win for the whole country, not just the athlete who got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters (災害) or wars, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports games are also an event that unites (團結) people. Football is the most popular sport in the world. People all over the world play it — some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian football player, has discovered a way to spread hope through football. He created a foundation (基金會) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a bright future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other parts of your life.

1. 1.

   What are children expected to learn when they play games?

   1. A.
      To act as a team leader.
   2. B.
      To follow the basic rules.
   3. C.
      To train how to move fast.
   4. D.
      To practice rope-jumping.
2. 2.

   What can we learn from the passage?

   1. A.
      Games can help everybody to make much money.
   2. B.
      Games can turn real-life experiences into a story.
   3. C.
      Games can make skill learning more interesting.
   4. D.
      Games can prevent all the countries from disasters.
3. 3.

   What’s the main idea of the passage?

   1. A.
      Games can help people in different ways.
   2. B.
      People are advised to play games for fun.
   3. C.
      An Olympic win means a lot to every country.
   4. D.
      Sports can get people all over the world together.