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    Many things can make summer great: swimming, camping, and the World Cup! The 20th FIFA World Cup will take place in Brazil from June 13 to July 14. Get ready for it!

    People around the world love football. The sport is very easy and cheap to play. All you need is a ball. Anyone or any country, rich or poor, can play it. A small or poor country like Ghana could never beat the US at the Olympics. But they can send the US home at the World Cup.

    In countries like Brazil and England, football is so popular that it has become part of their culture. People there will be very happy and proud if their national team wins the World Cup. This summer thousands of England fans will go to cheer for their team in Brazil, even though the trip could cost each of them 10, 000 pounds!

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●TheFIFAWorldCuptakesplaceeveryfouryears.

●Thirty­twoteamsplayinthe World Cup.

●TheWorldCupusuallylasts 30 days.

●Onlyeight nationshavewonthe 19 WorldCuptitles(冠军头衔). Brazilisontopofthelistwith 5 wins. OthersincludeItaly, Germany, Argentina, Uruguay, England, FranceandSpain.

●AccordingtoFIFA, 3.2 billionpeoplewatchedthe 2010 WorldCup. Thatisnearlyhalfoftheworldpopulation.

(From 21st Century, April 28, 2014)

— Tina. She works much ________.

— Most parents expect to see their children ________ hard the whole day.

— Yes, she always does everything ________.

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    Running is becoming popular these days. Many of us run for our health. Doctors say many of the health problems come from these bad habits: eating too much, drinking too much, smoking, and not taking enough exercise. Doctors tell us, "Eat and drink less, don't smoke, and exercise more."

    Running is a good form of exercise because it helps build a strong heart. It also helps most people lose weight. One 68­year­old woman runs three times a week. She runs to lose weight.

    Running is good for health in other ways, too. Many runners say running keeps colds and other small health problems away." Running is my doctor, "says one man.

    Running can also help people to relax. So today men and women of all ages enjoy running.