【推荐1】It was the day before Thanksgiving and Kaleb Benham was wandering around outside his home in Noring California. His 90-pound pit bull (斗牛犬), Buddy, was playing around nearby, doing what dogs do: getting into trouble. And this time, Buddy was getting into a whole lot of trouble.

The unmistakable sound that no one wants to hear alone in the woods caught Benham’s attention. It was the deep, strange roar of a black bear. Benham wheeled around to see the beast, which Benham figured weighed around 350 pounds, some 100 feet away. In an instant, the bear fastened on to Buddy’s head and started dragging him away.

Benham, a thin, fit, 24-year-old, took off after them. “Honestly,” he told CBS13, “the only thing I could think of was ‘save my baby’.” He lowered his shoulder and ran quickly towards the bear. But it only seized Buddy tightly. Benham grabbed the bear by the throat. Nothing. He tried getting its mouth open but the jaw was locked tight. Benham resorted to street fighting —punching the bear over and over around its mouth and nose. It worked. The bear dropped the dog and ran off into the woods.

Buddy was in bad shape. His face was bloodied. He had a bite mark clear through his lip and one that barely missed an eye.

“My first thought was that I was going to lose him,” Benham said. He picked up Buddy, put him into his car, and sped off to a nearby veterinarian. Buddy’s surgery took nearly four hours. Benham watched the procedure through a window, waiting for a miracle.

This was the second time Benham had rescued Buddy, says CBS13. The first was from a shelter a few years ago. “If it was your kid, what would you do?” he asked. Nodding toward Buddy, he added, “That’s my kid.”

1. What is the text mainly about?

A．A brave rescue.	B．A regular routine.
C．A fearless pet dog.	D．A demanding surgery.

2. Why did the author mention the weight of the bear in paragraph 2?

A．To prove the excitement of Benham.

B．To describe the fear in Buddy’s heart.

C．To indicate the difficulty of the rescue.

D．To show the bear’s starvation and fierceness.

3. How was the dog finally saved from the bear?

A．Benham defeated the beast by grabbing its throat.

B．Benham ra n towards the beast with dropped shoulder.

C．Benham punched the beast’s mouth and nose repeatedly.

D．Benham forced open the beast’s mouth by unlocking its jaw.

4. What can we know about Benham and Buddy?

A．Buddy once saved Benham.

B．They used to share a shelter.

C．Benham had no kid but Buddy.

D．They had very close relationship.

【推荐2】Thirty years ago I worked in a company. My job was to sell the cars. I was young and strong and I had been to most parts of the world and I spent one fifth of my time in the trains or planes. I liked such a life and sometimes I called myself “traveler”.

But one day I got into trouble. It was a cold morning. It blew heavily and the ground was covered with thick snow outside. I was still in bed though it was nine. I finished a long journey the day before and decided to have a good rest. Suddenly the telephone rang and my manager told me to fly to New York to take part in an important meeting. I had to get up and after a quick breakfast I hurried to the airport. The taxi went slowly and I missed the first flight. I had to take the next one. It meant I would wait for nearly five hours in the waiting-room. But five hours later a passenger said the information showed there was a bomb in our plane and the policemen were looking for it. And another five hours passed and most passengers lost their patience before we were allowed to get on the plane. At the entrance each passenger and their baggage had to be examined. A young man who seemed a soldier shouted at the policemen at the entrance, “If I had a gun in my baggage, I would shoot you two hours ago!”

1. The writer called himself “traveler” because he_________.

A．sold cars for his company	B．often took trains and cars
C．traveled most parts of the world	D．liked traveling in many places

2. He didn’t get up until the phone rang because he_________.

A．felt very cold outside

B．wanted to have a rest that day

C．was going to have a meeting

D．was waiting for the manager’s call

3. The taxi went slowly because _______.

A．there was much snow on the road

B．it was very cold that morning

C．the driver didn’t know he would fly to New York

D．the manager told him not to hurry

4. The young man became angry because he_________.

A．wouldn’t be examined

B．had a gun in his baggage

C．waited for a long time at the airport

D．hated the policemen at the entrance

5. How long at least did the writer wait for the next flight?

A．Five hours.	B．Seven hours.
C．Ten hours.	D．Two hours.

【推荐3】There once lived a young man who thought himself to be poor. One day he went to a wise man to ask how to become rich. The wise man said, “Young man, you are already rich now.”

“But where is my wealth(财富)?” the young man asked.

“It is with you. Your eyes are your wealth. You use them to see this world. You use them to see all the beautiful things in this world. Your hands are your wealth. You can use them to work. You can use them to hug your beloved ones. Your legs are your wealth. You can go to any place...” the wise man said.

“You call these wealth? But everyone has them,” the young man said.

“These are wealth. What you have now is not what someone else can luckily have. Would you like to give your eyes to me? I'd like to give you a lot of money to exchange for them,” the wise man said.

“No, I'm not going to do so! My eyes are important to me!” the young man said.

Everyone is rich. We should treasure(珍惜)our wealth, and take care of it. We should not overuse it because once it is gone, it is gone forever. Remember it is our wealth that we do not want to lose.

1. Why did the young man go to visit the wise man?

A．Because he was ill.

B．Because he was the wise man's friend.

C．Because he wanted to know how to be rich.

D．Because he wanted to be wise.

2. The wise man thought the young man himself___________.

A．was rich	B．was poor
C．was wise	D．was silly

3. The wise man called ______ wealth.

A．the young man's money	B．the young man's eyes and feet
C．the young man’s buildings	D．the young man’s cars

4. The young man wasn’t willing to exchange his eyes for money because ________.

A．he was rich

B．he didn’t like the old man

C．he thought his eyes were important to him

D．he didn’t like money

【推荐1】I grew up five minutes from Clapham Junction station in south London. Our house backed onto the railway, so the regular sound of passing trains was a sound I found noisy. Clapham Junction was famously busy, but it felt separate from the rest of London, as if its purpose was to carry people away from the capital. I felt I stood on the edge of the city.

During my last year at primary school, I spent every afternoon going across the road with my mum to eat white toast with drinking sugary tea. My mum would argue with the Greek Cypriot owner about politics. They disagreed about everything, but laughed a lot while arguing. Our life seemed uneventful.

But as time passed by, our area changed. The town became modern, and I changed a lot too. I went from a state primary school to a private secondary school. I stopped drinking sugary tea. I cared less about branded skirts but more about books. I spent less time hanging around the common but more travelling to the libraries where I found my interest.

It was then that I discovered Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle and Elaine Dundy's The Dud Avocado. After that I scanned the shelves of bookshops for some writing. In this way I found so many writers who have influenced me: Barbara Pym, EM Delafield and so on.

Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People wasn't like any other book I'd read. For more than sixty years the rock solid, time-tested advice in this book has carried thousands of now famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. Now this previously revised and updated bestseller is available in trade paperback for the first .time to help you achieve your maximum potential throughout the next century! I read it as a guide anyway. And in a way it was.

1. How did the author feel about her childhood?

A．Meaningful.

B．Unsatisfied.

C．Unforgettable.

D．Colorful.

2. What happened to the author when she studied in the secondary school?

A．She often felt lonely.	B．She usually drank sugary tea.
C．She began to become modern.	D．She started to like reading.

3. What does How to Win Friends and Influence People mean to the author?

A．The world.

B．A dream.

C．The inspiration.

D．A plan.

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

A．My Colourful Life	B．Reading Changed Me
C．My Hometown Raised Me	D．My Learning Experience

【推荐1】The cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you're willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.

Ecuador

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U.S. Dollar for their currency. In this country, it's cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around $50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while you're away.

Mexico

Although the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.

Argentina

Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it's not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.

Vietnam

Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.

1. Why has Ecuador become a holiday destination for Americans?

A．Because housing is very cheap.

B．Because it has a low cost of living.

C．Because it is similar to America in many ways.

D．Because it has lots of nice places for sightseeing.

2. What do all of the four countries have in common?

A．All of them have great restaurants.

B．All of them have a low cost of living.

C．All of them are poor developing countries.

D．The middle-sized homes are a little expensive.

3. In which country is the U.S. dollar used for its currency?

A．Ecuador.

B．Mexico.

C．Argentina.

D．Vietnam.

【推荐2】As the saying goes, "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music is very important in our lives and here are four of the greatest musicians in history.

Ludwig van Beethoven(1770-1827)

Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven never held an official position in Vienna. He supported himself by giving concerts, teaching piano, and the sale of his compositions(作曲). The last 30 years of Beethoven's life were filled with a lot of hard times, the first of which was his deafness. Beethoven's music greatly influenced the next generation of musicians.

Johann Sebastian Bach(1685-1750)

Bach, "the father of modern music", was born in Eisenach, Germany. His parents died when he was nine years old, and in 1695 he went to live with his brother Johann Christoph, who was an organist(风琴手)in Ohrdruf. He stayed there until 1700. Seven years later, he moved back to Weimar, where he served as court(宫廷)organist for nine years. His music greatly influenced classical music.

Frederic Chopin(1810-1849)

Chopin was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland. He showed a talent for the piano at a very young age. Chopin began composing when he was still a child, but some of his early works have been lost. He gave his first public concert in 1818.Chopin was considered as the leading musician of his time.

Franz Schubert(1797-1828)

Schubert was born and died in Vienna. Unlike most of his predecessors(前辈), Schubert was not a great performer. He never had much money but he was very productive. He wrote his first masterpiece when he was only sixteen. However, he died young, before his talents had even been known.

1. Where was Beethoven born?

A．In Vienna.

B．In America.

C．In Germany.

D．In Poland.

2. Who is called "the father of modern music"?

A．Bach.

B．Beethoven.

C．Schubert.

D．Chopin.

3. When did Chopin give his first public concert?

A．In 1707.

B．In 1818.

C．In 1810.

D．In 1828.

4. What do we know about the four musicians?

A．They all lived a hard life at their old age.	B．They were all born in Germany.
C．They were all talented musicians.	D．They all served as a court organist.

【推荐3】

The 22nd Winter Olympic Games Duration : February 7 to February 23, 2014. Host city: Sochi, Russia Number of athletes: over 3000 athletes from 88 countries Total number of events: 98

China football, September 15, 2013 Beijing Guo’an Team VS Shanghai Shenhua Team TIME: September 15(19:30) PLACE: Beijing Worker’s Stadium TICKET PRICE: ￥100 for an adult；half for students

The Beijing-Guilin High Speed Railway Open time: December 28, 2013 Number of stations: 19 (including Beijing and Guilin) Departure time: 7:46 a.m. Arrival time: 6:18 p.m.

1. The 22nd Winter Olympic Games was held in _______.

A．Beijing

B．Sochi

C．Rome

D．London

2. If five students want to watch the football match, the tickets will cost______ yuan.

A．500

B．450

C．350

D．250

3. It takes you about _________ hours to travel from Beijing to Guilin on the high speed train.

A．19

B．11

C．22

D．6

【推荐1】Jim suffered heart problems.In conversation he expressed little joy and it seemed that his life was drawing to a close.
When his heart problems led to operation,Jim went through it successfully,and a full recovery was expected.Within days,however,his heart was not beating properly.Jim was rushed back to operation,but nothing was found to explain the cause of his illness.He died on the operating table on the day before his 48th birthday.
Dr.Bruce Smoller,a psychologist(心理学家),had had many conversations with him,and the more he learned,the stranger he realized Jim’s case was.When Jim was a child,his father,a teacher,suffered a heart attack and stayed home to recover.One morning Jim asked his father to look over his homework,promising to come home from school at noon to pick it up.His father agreed,but when Jim returned his father had died.Jim’s father was 48.
“I think all his life Jim believed he killed his father,”Dr. Smoller says.“He felt that if he had not asked him to look at his homework,his father would have lived.Jim had been troubled by the idea.The operation was the trial(判决) he had expected for forty years.”Smoller believes that Jim willed himself not to live to the age of 48.
Jim’s case shows the powerful role that attitude(态度) plays in physical health,and that childhood experiences produce far-reaching effect on the health of grown-ups.Although most cases are less direct than Jim’s,studies show that childhood events,besides genes,may well cause such midlife diseases as cancer,heart disease and mental illness.
1. Jim was sent back to operation because______.

A．his heart didn’t work well.

B．he expected a full recovery.

C．his life was drawing to a close.

D．the first one wasn’t well performed.

2. What made Dr. Smoller feel strange about Jim’s case?

A．Jim died at a young age.

B．Jim died on the operating table.

C．Both Jim and his father died of the same disease.

D．Jim’s death is closely connected with his father’s.

3. From Smoller’s words,we can infer that______.

A．Jim’s father cared little about his study.

B．Smoller agreed that Jim did kill his father.

C．Jim thought he would be punished some day.

D．Smoller believed Jim wouldn’t live to the age of 48.

4. Which of the following could have strong effect on one’s physical health according to the text?

a.One’s genes. b.One’s life in childhood. c.One’s physical education. d.The date of one’s birthday. e.The opinions one has about something.

A．a,b,d	B．a,b,e
C．a,c,e	D．b,c,d

【推荐2】IMPORTANT FALL SEMESTER 2020 UPDATE

Welcome back students! We hope that you had a productive and safe summer.

Our office staff is committed to your safety and well-being during the ongoing COVID-19. As the virus continues to spread and in accordance with University of Idaho safety efforts, our office procedures have changed for the fall semester. Please read the letter to all University Honors Program students from the director with important information.

The Honors Program enriches your experience at the University of Idaho.

·Small, enriching, discussion-based courses that count toward degree requirements

·Selective honors program-specific, four-year scholarships

·Special advising to help you get engaged in undergraduate research and prepare for graduate school

·Extracurricular academic activities such as “Fireside Chats” with professors and trips to regional honors conferences

·Free admission to on-and off-campus concerts and movies

·Leadership opportunities such as the Honors Student Ambassador Program. Peer Mentor Program and student clubs

·Supportive campus living groups

Students interested in finding out more about national competitive scholarships, fellowships and grants for summer research, and language program, please contact Dilshani Sarathchandra, coordinator of the Distinguished Scholarships Program at the University of Idaho, at dilshanis@uidaho.edu. Please also visit the program home page.

1. Who is the director’s letter intended for?

A．All the staff at the University of Idaho.

B．University of Idaho safety departments.

C．All University Honors Program students.

D．The officers changing the autumn semester.

2. What will you do to probably help you get a degree according to the passage?

A．Organizing academic activities.

B．Supporting campus living groups.

C．Taking part in special graduate research.

D．Attending enriching，discussion-based courses.

3. Which of the following is helpful if you aim to be a leader?

A．Student clubs.	B．Summer study.
C．Language programs.	D．Concerts and movies.

【推荐3】Canada is a bilingual country with "co-official" languages. English and French enjoy equal status as the official languages of the country. This means that the public has the right to communicate with and receive services from federal(联邦的)government institutions in either English or French. Federal government employees have the right to work in the official language of their choice in bilingual regions.

Like the United States, Canada started as a colony. Beginning in the 1500s, it was part of New France but later became a British colony after the Seven Years' War. As a result, the Canadian government officially recognized the languages of both colonizers: France and England. The Constitution(宪法)Act of 1867 legally accepts the use of both languages in federal courts. Years later, Canada strengthened its commitment to bilingualism when it passed the Official Languages Act of 1969, which restated the constitutional origins of its co-official languages and set out the protections afforded by its dual-language status.

Recognition of both English and French protects the rights of all Canadians. Among other benefits, the 1969 Act recognized that Canadian citizens should be able to access federal laws and government documents, whether their native language was French or English. The general law also requires that consumer products feature bilingual packaging throughout the country.

The Canadian federal government is committed to advancing the equality of status and use of the English and French languages, within Canadian society. However, the reality is that some Canadians speak English, and of course, some Canadians speak the other language entirely.

Although the federal government theoretically guarantees bilingual services in all areas, there are many regions of Canada where English is the clear majority language, so the local government does not always seek services in French in those regions. Canadians use the phrase "where numbers warrant" to determine whether a local population's language usage requires bilingual services from the federal government.

While many Canadians are bilingual, they are not only speaking English or French. Statistics Canada finds that more than 200 languages that were not English or French, were reported as a language spoken by its people. About two-thirds of the respondents who spoke one of these languages also spoke either English or French.

1. The acceptance of two official languages in Canada is due to______________.

A．the language-using tradition caused by Canada's colonial history

B．the convenience for business dealings by using two languages in the country

C．the welcome attitude toward immigrates from all over the world.

D．the mastery of two languages of Canadians because of school education

2. In reality whether bilingual service provided by the federal government is necessary in different districts is decided by_____________.

A．the legal order from the federal government

B．the popularity of the language in the world

C．the number of schools teaching the language

D．the number of local people using the language

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．English has gained superior legal position to French because of bigger number of users in Canada.

B．The legal court usage of French and English was established in Canada in 1969.

C．Both French and English should be used on products in Canada according to federal law.

D．Canadian people speak either French or English in social communication.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The advantages of using multiple languages in Canada.

B．The history and current situation of two languages used in Canada.

C．The disadvantaged status of the French language used in Canada.

D．Canadians' advancement in balancing two languages in business world.