【推荐1】The following is a Want ad for a 21st-century father.

Wanted: A 21st-Century Father Who Can Wear Many Hats THE LOVING HAT Responsibilities Include: Raising children, not yelling, taking mom out to romantic dinners, listening, “being there. Benefits: You’ll be loved right back. THE MONEY HAT Responsibilities Include: Holding down a good job, making enough money to support family and pay for vacations. Benefits: Who doesn’t want a good job? Plus, vacations with the family. THE FUN HAT Responsibilities Include: Taking family to baseball games in summer, going sleigh riding in winter, being goofy, dancing. Benefits: What good is life if you don’t have any fun? Family outings become memories that last a lifetime. THE HANDYMAN HAT Responsibilities Include: Taking care of the house and yard. Must know basic carpentry, landscaping, plumbing, and electrical work. Benefits: You’ll get to have a really cool set of tools, including power tools.

1. The Hats in the ad actually refer to the________ of a father.

A．life goals	B．life experiences
C．desired qualities in personality	D．personal interests and in parenting

2. According to the ad, a 21st-century father is expected to do all of the following things EXCEPT________.

A．keep a good work-life balance

B．be able to work with power tools

C．help his children with all of their schoolwork

D．pay attention to his children’s and partner’s (配偶) needs

3. Which hat suits a 21st-century father who often involves his family in different sports?

A．THE LOVING HAT	B．THE FUN HAT
C．THE MONEY HAT	D．THE HANDYMAN HAT

4. Where would you most likely find the ad.?

A．An forum on education.	B．A school booklet.
C．A sales promotion.	D．A men’s magazine.

【推荐2】Things you need to notice before travelling

Luggage

We ask you to keep what you bring with you down to one medium-sized suitcase per person on board the bus.

Seat Arrangements

Special needs for particular seats can be made on most bus breaks when booking, but since arrangements are made on a first-come-first-served basis, early booking is advisable.When bookings are made with us, you will be offered the best seats we have on the bus at that time.

Travel Documents

When you have paid your deposit (定金), we will send you all the necessary documents, so that you receive them in good time before setting off. Certain documents, for example air or boat tickets, may have to be kept and your driver or guide will then give them to you at the proper time.

Special Diets

If you need a special diet, you must tell us at the time of booking and provide us with a copy of the diet.This will be passed on to the hotel or hotels on your bus break. However, on certain bus breaks, the hotels used are tourist class and they may not be able to prepare special diets. Any extra costs must be paid to the hotel yourself before leaving the hotel.

Programs

Some of our hotels arrange extra programs which include music, dancing and film shows, etc. They are all offered by the hotel, but not sure.

1. If you want to sit in the front of the bus, you’d better_________.

A．book your seat ahead of time	B．avoid travelling at busy times
C．say it when you get on the bus	D．arrive early on the departure date

2. Your air tickets_________.

A．will be sent to you at your departure point

B．will be kept by yourself

C．will be given to you with other documents

D．may be held by your bus driver until you need them

3. Extra programs are_________.

A．offered by the bus company	B．an extra offer, so extra money must be paid
C．offered by the hotel at any time	D．offered by the hotel, but may not run

【推荐3】Jitterbug Phone Plans for Seniors 2024

While some older adults have mastered advanced smartphones like the iPhone, an even large r group needs a smartphone or fi ip phone more suited to their needs. That’s where companies bike Lively come in. This company offers one affordable, accessible phone(Jitterbug Flip2) designed specifically for older adults. It features bearing and compatibility, simple menus, a speakerphone, voice-to-text functionality, a long battery life, and add-on health and safety features. Here you will read the introduction of the phone for your parents and aging relatives.

Easy to Use

Today, mobile phones can be challenging to hear through, difficult to operate, and packed with functions that may never be utilized. However, this is not the case with the Jitterbug Flip2. Its large screen, sizable buttons, and one-touch speed dialing simplify the process of reaching out to loved ones and the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear.

Easy to Enjoy

Wherever they go, a built-in camera makes it easy for them to capture and share their favorite Memories. Plus, the flashlight and the built-in magnifier(放大镜) help them see in dark areas.

Easy to Be Prepared

In the event of an y emergency—medical or otherwise—the Urgent Response feature can come in handy, By pressing the dedicated button on the top of the Flip2’s screen, they can be immediately connected to an agent certified by the International Academic s of Emergency Dispatch(IAED) who could trace their location and send help if accessary. For an extra $20 per month, they can get access to it, which turned their phone into a medical alert system, complete with 24/7 professional monitoring.

Flexible and Affordable Plans

The Jitterbug Flip2 is one of the most affordable cell phones on the market and comes with reliable nationwide network coverage. With no long-term contracts or cancellation fees, they can switch cellular plans any time.

$11.99/mo.	$14.99/mo.	$ 17.99/mo.	$ 19.99/mo.
100minutes I0￠per text	300 minutes 7￠ per text	500 minutes 1￠ per text	unlimited minutes unlimited texts

The phone is available in- store or online at lively.com/flip. If you want to learn more, call 1-866-490-3411.

1. What cannot make the Jitterbug Flip 2 easier for seniors to call family or friends?

A．The large screen.	B．The big and easy to see dialing buttons.
C．The one-touch speed dialing.	D．The built-in camera.

2. How much will users probably spend if sending messages frequently and getting the emergency services?

A．$ 17.99/mo.	B．$ 19.99/mo.
C．$ 37.99/mo.	D．$ 39.99/mo.

3. Who is the text probably intended for?

A．Those adults who are looking for a suitable cellphone for their aging parents.

B．Those older adults who need affordable and accessible phones.

C．Those younger adults who want to buy cell phones for themselves.

D．All of the above.

【推荐1】Palawan is a must for the global traveller, with its charming scenery, untouched rainforests and world-class resorts(度假胜地). Palawan’s beaches simply have no equal, and there are scores of islands for the travelers to explore.

Diving

Divers troop toPalawan, which lies at the very heart of the Coral Triangle biodiversity corridor(走廊). The highlight is Tubbataha Reefs National Park, which is accessible only by live-aboard boat from late March to mid-June.

Island hopping

Top of most visitors’ lists is boarding a trusty speed boat and setting off to explore Palawan’s 1780 islands. Why not take a multiday journey, camping on remote islands under the stars, far removed from other tourists?

Beaches

The best part about Palawan’s glorious beaches? Only a few are known to the masses. The rest are yours for the taking. EI Nido has a seemingly endless supply of sandy sights. North of EI Nido, a rough road leads to Nacpan Beach. Way up north, the Calamian Islands are often ringed 360-degrees by blindingly white sand.

Jungle adventures

Close to 50% of Palawan’s old-growth forest cover remains untouched, by far the most among Philippine provinces. Naturalists can explore the rainforests in search of animals and birdwatchers migrate from around the globe to spot unusual bird species. Additionally, determined hikers can scale numerous peaks.

Palawan has always had a responsible attitude towards its environment. Against the destruction of coastal ecosystems and illegal logging and fishing, several award-wining resorts are leading the way toward a more sustainable future, mixing native design and low-carbon elements to create living spaces that will last. Ecotourism will play a role in determining the future of the islands.

1. What can a tourist enjoy in Palawan?

A．Watching the migration of birds in the rainforests.

B．Visiting Tubbataha Reefs National Park in July.

C．Getting exposed to all the beaches.

D．Exploring the faraway islands.

2. Who may have less interest in Palawan?

A．Climbers.

B．Skiers.

C．Naturalists.

D．Divers.

3. What should the local people do to maintain its continuous business?

A．Protect ecosystems.

B．Keep fishing.

C．Log illegally.

D．Ignore the concept of low-carbon life.

【推荐1】Examining the classroom practices of National Teacher of the Year winners and finalists, the study, by Michigan State University scholars, suggests successful educators aren't afraid to push the boundaries by adding real world, cross-disciplinary（跨学科的）themes into their lessons.

The study is one of the first in depth investigations（调查）of how teachers use creativity in the classroom. "The best teachers are taking their own creative interests—from rap music to cooking to kickboxing—and are finding ways to include these into the curriculum," said Danah Henriksen, lead author of the study. "They're bringing together different subject matters and finding areas of connections so students can learn both in interesting ways."

America's test-driven educational policy, Henriksen argues, has prevented creativity in teaching and learning. Many teachers today struggle to balance testing and responsibility to act flexibly and independently in their classrooms. "I think that there's a lot of fear," one of the award-winning teachers says in the study." And when teachers are teaching in fear, they take few risks, for they have to consider exams and academic performance."

The findings have major meanings for teaching and learning. The study' s main recommendations are as follows: Teachers' unique creative interests should be brought into classroom lessons. Teacher education programs and professional development courses should include a focus on real world. Administrators and policymakers should support opportunities for teachers to take creative risks in their work.

If we want teachers to be creative, we need to provide them with opportunities to bring those outside interests into their professional life," said Mishra, study co-author," The point is to find what works for you. Finally, we teach who we are. That's the most powerful finding."

1. According to the study, what are successful teachers like?

A．They take creative risks to help students learn.

B．They tend to lead students to outdoor activities.

C．They encourage students to take more risks in life.

D．They focus on developing students' academic performance.

2. Many teachers are teaching in fear because           .

A．the students are always troublesome

B．they are afraid to make mistakes in teaching

C．administrators and policymakers don't support them

D．the American educational policy is focused on test

3. What may be the best title for the text?

A．America's test-driven educational system

B．How teachers use creativity in the classroom

C．A great finding: best teachers are creative

D．What are the major meanings for teaching

【推荐2】Teenage summer camps

We helped on a nature reserve (保护区) for a week. We did different things every day, including cutting the reeds (芦苇) by the lake. Every day, we took turns to cook, in teams of five. When it was our team’s turn, we made a simple dinner of pasta and salad for everyone. Judging by the fact that there was none left, we didn’t do too badly!

—Adam

We stayed with families who had kids of our own age, and because they were on a mid - term break, they came with us on all the trips. So except when we were actually in a language class, we were spending time with our new friends. It was a great way to practice English we had been working on in the classroom.

—Oliver

Every morning we had the same breakfast, and then cleaned up the camp. When it was all completely tidy, we could head off for the day. The first time we went into the city, we were put into teams and given lists of things to spot, like statues, squares and other landmarks. With some help from the locals, my team found almost all of the things on our list and came second. We went to different museums and galleries in and around the city every day. It was a great chance to learn about another country and its history.

—Sarah

1. What do we know about the food Adam’s team made?

A．It didn’t taste good.	B．It was very popular.
C．It was healthy.	D．No one liked it.

2. What did Oliver find great?

A．Staying with the local families.	B．Helping the kids learn English.
C．Making friends with the locals.	D．Practising English with the native.

3. What did Sarah’s team do?

A．They helped protect wild animals.	B．They took a language course.
C．They made a cultural tour.	D．They enjoyed the natural scenery.

【推荐3】People from Britain and Ireland first came to live in Australia in 1788. They brought different dialects(方言) of English with them. These different kinds of English began to mix and change. The newcomers soon began to speak wi)th their own typical accent(口音) and vocabulary. More and more people came to Australia during the Gold Rush in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some came from Britain and Ireland; others came from non-English speaking countries. Australian English continued to grow and change.

Australian English has also been influenced by American English. During the Second World War, there were many American soldiers staying in Australia. More importantly, American television shows and music have been popular in Australia since the 1950s.

Australians use many words that other English speakers do not use. The famous Australian greeting, for example, is G'day! A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback. Many words were brought to Australia from Britain and Ireland. For example, mate means "friend",and it is still used in Britain. Some of these words have changed in meaning. Some words have come from Australian original languages, many of which are names for animals, plants and places, like dingo and kangaroo.

Australian spelling comes from British spelling. In words like organise and realise, -ise is the expected and taught spelling method. In words like colour, favourite, -our is the normal, but nouns such as the Labor Party and Victor Harbor are spelled with -or. Program, on the other hand, is more common than programme.

There are also differences in the definition(定义) of words Australians use in different parts of the country. For example, football means "rugby" in New South Wales and Queensland, but "Australian rules football" in everywhere else in Australia. In New South Wales, a swimming costume is called a cossie or swimmers, while in Queensland it is called togs and bathers in Victoria.

1. According to the passage, which of the following is spoken only by Australians?

A．Mate.	B．Outback.
C．Program.	D．Rugby.

2. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?

A．The same word might have different meanings in different parts of Australia.

B．There are different expressions about sports in Australia.

C．Australian rules football is the most popular sport in Australia.

D．Australians are fond of sports and games.

3. What might be the best title for the text?

A．The History of Australia.

B．The Development of Australian English

C．The Birth of Australian English

D．Different Kinds of English Across the World

【推荐1】Every time we get on a plane, we’re asked to either turn off our phones or change them to flight mode—it’s for “security reasons”.But according to The Conversation website, having to turn our phones off on a plane is “a service issue, not a safety one”.When we speak on our phones in the air, they can cause interference to the aircraft’s radios and pilots can hear this interference in their headphones.“It’s the same noise you’ll be familiar with, if you put your mobile too close to a speaker,” the Mirror noted.“It is not safety-critical, but is annoying for sure.” Though speaking on a phone during a flight isn’t dangerous, from the viewpoint of service, it isn’t still a good idea.

When we make or receive a call on the ground, we connect to a cell tower that deals with all calls within an 80-kilometer radius (半径).As we move from place to place we are “handed on” to different cell towers.As US scientist Sven Bilen explains, for this system to work, there are “built-in” expectations:There shouldn’t be too many “handoffs” and people shouldn’t be traveling faster than car speeds.“Of course, phone users should be close to the ground.” he added.If we were to make phone calls while we flew, however, none of these expectations would be met.And even worse, our cellphones would stop working.

But now things are beginning to change.If we still can’t speak during a flight, we can use other phone functions.For example, Airbus A330 of Emirates Airlines has inflight WiFi to make passengers send and receive short messages in the air.In the future, as Bilen points out, it may be possible for air travelers to make and receive calls freely.The breakthrough could be “pico cells”, which are small cell towers on the plane itself.There would no longer be connections made between phones and the ground and therefore there would be no danger of disruption to phone service.

One day, perhaps, we will be chatting in the air as much as we chat on the ground.

1. Why are passengers required to turn off their phones on a plane?

A．Because using phones will pose a threat to their safety.

B．Because using phones may cause annoying noise to pilots.

C．Because turning off phones can ensure passengers a better service.

D．Because phones will fail to be connected to the cell tower when in the air.

2. How many “build-in” expectations are mentioned by Sven Bilen to help make a phone call?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．People should travel slower than airplane speeds to make a phone call successfully.

B．Passengers are likely to make or receive phone calls freely on a plane in the future.

C．“Pico cells” has been applied by airlines to provide passengers with good phone service.

D．Passengers can receive calls on Airbus A330 of Emirates Airlines with the help of inflight WiFi.

4. Where is the text most likely from?

A．A science fiction.

B．A travel journal.

C．A guidebook.

D．A magazine.

【推荐2】“If you could have any three things, what would you want?” Eleven-year-old   Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking that question, but it’s not a game. She asks it at nursing homes in the Harrison, Arkansas, where she lives. Even more amazing, she then sets out to make the residents’ wishes come true.

Ruby Kate has long been close to older folks. Her mother, Amanda Chitsey works at nursing homes in northwest Arkansas, and Ruby Kate often stays with her in the summer. The Chitseys learned that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries. So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it. “I’ve never found them scary at all, so I’m able to just go up to them and ask if they need anything,” she says.

She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world. Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn’t be able to provide. Instead, they asked for chocolate bars, McDonald’s fries, and pants that fit properly.

“It broke me as a human,” Amanda says. “We left the nursing home that day and went straight to a store and bought as many items as we could.”

Using their own money, the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months. Then they started asking for donations.

The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically, so much that Amanda set up a GoFundMe page, Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, hoping to collect $5,000. They hit their goal in a month. After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her story nationwide this past January, Three Wishes raised $20,000 in 24 hours and more than $250,000 in five months. With those funds, the Chitseys were able to get more creative: One resident asked for a man cave, so they got him a Walkman and stocked his fridge with snacks. Another wanted to go to a friend’s out-of-state wedding; they gave her money for gas and food.

Earlier this year, Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents became a nonprofit and launched its first nationwide chapters. One of its new goals is to set up a communal laptop in one nursing home in each state. Ruby Kate doesn’t plan to stop there. Actually, besides Ruby Kate, more youngsters are involved in helping others as a hobby. At one high school, students turned a single dollar into a truly inspirational act.

1. Why did the Chitseys decide to ask and meet the residents’ wishes?

A．It was Amanda’s duty to do that.	B．The residents’ stories moved them.
C．They wanted to do something for the poor there.	D．They had a close relationship with the residents.

2. Amanda said “It broke me as a human,” in Para.4, probably because _______.

A．the wishes were simple	B．the wishes were in her plan
C．she couldn’t realize the wishes	D．she couldn’t help her daughter

3. From last two paragraphs, we know the Chitseys _______.

A．started a page to get profit	B．wrote stories about nursing homes
C．appealed to more people to join them	D．carried out their project across the world

4. The story mainly inspires people to _______.

A．accompany the senior	B．deliver kindness to others
C．treasure what they have	D．be optimistic toward life

【推荐3】When I was 6, my elder brother brought me to the local BMX(自行车越野) track to ride in a kid’s race for the first time. The hill out of the starting gate looked so scary and step that I backed off. My parents took me back for another try the next week. I fell almost immediately but still managed to win the second place. I’ve loved racing ever since.

I turned pro at 15, which isn’t possible now: You have to be 17 to compete professionally around the time I went pro, BMX became an Olympic sport and I decided to pursue it after high school. I’m the youngest woman with a professional title in the United States.

BMX isn’t judged on tricks or how you handle barriers, but it’s an extreme sport. It’s like horse racing mixed with riding a roller coaster. It starts with a huge burst of speed—I go 40 mph by the time. I’m two and a half seconds out of the gate. Then I try to come out in front of seven competitors at the end of the track, which includes 40-foot jumps. I keep chasing the high that comes from prestart nervousness, big jumps, and that feeling of crossing the finish line first.

Strength and balance are key in competition, so I work out at least five days a week to prepare. I do tons of resistance and agility(灵活) training, both on and off the bike. I also do mental drills with a sports psychologist to make sure I’m focused and confident going into competition. If I make a mistake on the course, I have to move on. Everyone is out to beat me; I need to concentrate on winning so my competitors can’t capitalize on an error and pass me!

I was so proud to win a silver medal at the Olympics in Rio, but I felt I was capable of gold, so that will push me to do better. I’m continually working to reach my potential in the sport. Until I feel completely satisfied, I’ll keep coming back.

1. What do we know about the author?

A．She withdrew from her first BMX race.

B．She became the youngest BMX rider in America.

C．Her parents forced her to turn BMX professional.

D．Her efforts resulted in BMX entering the Olympics.

2. To win the BMX race,the author has to________.

A．jump highest	B．focus on other competitors
C．play tricks	D．keep balanced all the way

3. The underlined phrase “capitalize on” in Paragraph4probably means_________.

A．make up for	B．take advantage of
C．keep an eye on	D．take notice of

4. What qualities have led to the author’s success?

A．Proud and serious.	B．Ambitious and hard-working.
C．Optimistic and generous.	D．Independent and cooperative.