【推荐1】Coco,full of wit,music and color,was listed as one of the best movies in 2018 by Douban,a large Chinese social network.Miguel is a 12-year-old boy in Mexico who wants to become a musician against the wishes of his family.In order to take part in a music competition,Miguel borrows a famous guitar.But he is transported to the Land of the Dead and has a wonderful and amazing adventure.The movie's lovely title Coco derives from the name of Miguel's oldest living relative,great-great-grandmother Coco,whose importance to the story only becomes clear late in the movie.

There's a strong family theme in this movie,and it is mainly focused on our experiences of memory and death,which are successfully combined in the theme song,Remember Me.This movie has a magic that Pixar hasn’t had for a while.And for tears that audiences try hard to hold back,the last five minutes of Coco might come to be compared to the opening of Up.

Does Coco rise to the heights of Pixar's very best work?No.But it is a generous,heartfelt movie,full of color and music,one that highlights the importance of family.Moving and amusing,Coco stands out in the Pixar productions as their first truly diverse movie.Let's hope this is only the start of a new wave of animated Hollywood movies,and in the future they can all be as fun as this,or even better.

1. Why does the author compare the ending of Coco with the opening?

A．To explain these two belong to the same kind of movie.

B．To stress that Up is not as touching as Coco.

C．To emphasize that the ending of Coco is really moving.

D．To show the similarities and differences between Coco and Up.

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Coco?

A．The theme of the movie is well reflected in its theme song.

B．It represents a normal Hollywood animation.

C．It is so touching that people find it hard to hold their tears back.

D．It causes people to think about life and death.

3. What is the authors attitude toward the movie?

A．Critical.

B．Positive.

C．Disapproval.

D．Neutral.

【推荐3】First and foremost, “The Great Salmon Run” looks amazing. It is beautifully filmed, done in a completely natural and sometimes friendly way and never looking still. The editing is always brief and smooth and the scenery is pure magic. A wide diversity of the different landscapes are included rather thanjust one habitat. The music fits very well, beautiful and appropriate.

Again, like so many Attenborough nature/wildlife documentaries, “The Great Salmon Run” fascinates, teaches, moves, entertains and attracts. In terms of the facts, there was a very good mix of the known ones and the unknown. Some facts are familiar to us while some are going into details about the different animals, their challenges and some truly amazing wildlife events in their struggles for survival and interaction with other animals whether prey (猎物) or predator (捕食者).

Certainly the salmons are a thing of beauty but the greyish brown bears similarly have impressive moments as well. It may not be new territory for Attenborough, but animals are what one can't get enough of. Besides, there is enough freshness to the material not to make one feel going round in circles but absorbed.

Narration (解说) by Attenborough helps significantly. He clearly knows his stuff and knows what to say and how to say it. He delivers it with his usual richness, soft-spoken enthusiasm and sincerity, never talking down to the viewers and keeping them wanting to know more. Viewers care for what goes on in front of and behind the camera.

At no point does “The Great Salmon Run” ever feel like just a series of scenes. Instead, it feels like its own story and journey, with real, complex emotions and conflicts and animal characters, all of which are developed in a way a human character would in a film.

Overall, amazing.

1. The writer thinks in narration, Attenborough ________.

A．changes his usual style

B．keeps the viewers interested

C．ignores what the viewers want to know

D．thinks what to say is more important than how to say it

2. According to the passage, what do we know about “The Great Salmon Run”?

A．It not only entertains.

B．It is set in one main habitat.

C．It is Attenborough's finest work.

D．It focuses on the struggle between the salmon and man.

3. What is the writer's attitude towards “The Great Salmon Run”?

A．He considers it average.	B．He is negative about it.
C．He holds an objective view.	D．He thinks highly of it.

4. The style of the article is ________.

A．a journal

B．a description

C．a film review

D．an argument

【推荐1】In my ninth-grade World History class, Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project. In groups, we were to create a newspaper around the culture we were studying. On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. Bartlett informed us that she would take into consideration the names we chose and would let us know the results the next day. I had no doubt that I would get the group of my choice.

The next day, after the bell rang, Mrs. Bartlett called for our attention. She started to call out names. When she reached Group Three, Missy, my best friend’s name, was called. The second, third and fourth members of the group were called. My name was not included. There must be some mistakes! Then I heard it. “The last group: Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina.”

I could feel the tears well in my eyes. How could I face being in that group—the boy who barely spoke English, the one girl who was always covered by long skirts, and the other girl who wore strange clothes. Oh, how badly I wanted to be with my friends. I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. Bartlett. I was determined to convince her I should be in the “good” group. “Why...?” I started. She gently placed a hand on my shoulder. “I know what you want, Karina,” she said, “but your group needs you. I need you to help them get a passing grade on this assignment. Only you can help them.”

I was shocked. I was amazed. She had seen something in me I hadn’t seen. “Will you help them?” she asked. I stood straighter. “Yes,” I replied. I couldn’t believe it came out of my mouth, but it did. I bravely walked to my group and sat down.

Halfway through the week, I felt myself enjoying the company of these three misfits(行为怪异的人). I grew sincerely interested in learning something about them. Mauro was struggling with the English language and his lack of friends. Juliette was also alone, because people didn’t understand that she was only allowed to wear long skirts or dresses because of her religion. Rachel wanted to be a fashion designer. They weren’t misfits, just people that no one cared enough about to try to understand except Mrs. Bartlett.

I did learn something that week. I was given a chance to see other people in a new light. Mrs. Bartlett gave us an A on that assignment. We should have handed it right back, for she was the one who truly deserved it.

1. Which name is most probably included on the writer’s piece of paper?

A．Missy.

B．Mauro.

C．Rachel.

D．Juliette.

2. What did the writer think of Mrs. Bartlett’s arrangement at first?

A．Favorable.

B．Puzzling.

C．Amazing.

D．Unacceptable.

3. It can be learned from the passage that ________.

A．Mrs. Bartlett was not aware of what the writer wanted

B．the writer was mistakenly put into Group Four

C．it turned out that the writer enjoyed being in the group

D．the three misfits liked the way they were treated

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．A Group of Misfits	B．An A for Mrs. Bartlett
C．A Challenging Assignment	D．A Wise Choice

【推荐2】Are you familiar with the name Oliver Wendell Holmes ? The name’s master once attended a meeting in which he was the shortest man among the big heads. "Doctor Holmes," joked a friend. "I should think you would feel rather small among us big fellows." "Actually I do," smiled Holmes. "I feel like a dime（一角硬币）among a lot of pennies(便士）."

I ever believed only such a person like Holmes could think that way. But I was proven wrong.

Yesterday I watched a huge flight of geese winging their way south through one of those beautiful sunsets that colored the entire sky for a few moments. I saw them as I rested against the lion statue in front of the Chicago Art Institute, where I was watching the Christmas shoppers hurry along Michigan Avenue.

When I looked sideways, I noticed that a bag lady, standing a few feet away, had also been watching the geese with great attention. Sensing someone was looking at her, she cast a sideways look. Our eyes met and we smiled silently acknowledging（承认） the fact that we had shared an amazing sight, a symbol of the secret of the struggle to survive. I overheard the lady talking to herself as she walked away. Her words, "Life treats me kindly", nearly made my jaw drop.

Was the lady, this homeless street beggar, being kidding or even mindless? No. I believed the sight of the geese had reminded her of, however briefly, the difficult and unpleasant reality of her own struggle. I realized later that moments such as this one provided her with great comfort and encouragement; it was the way she survived the hardness of the street. Her smile was real.

The sight of the geese was her Christmas present. It was proof（证明） that hard work mattered. It was all she needed. I envy her.

1. Why does the author mention Holmes in Paragraph 1?

A．To show his admiration and respect for Holmes

B．To introduce the topic linked to his experience

C．To arouse famous people’s empathy and attention

D．To show self-esteemed（自尊的） Holmes was

2. What amazed the author most the day he watched the geese?

A．The bag lady's comments on her life.

B．The secret of the peace of the geese.

C．People's fondness for Christmas gifts.

D．The beautiful sunset and the colorful sky.

3. What does the author envy the bag lady?

A．Her unusual experiences as a street beggar.

B．Her great pride in what she worked hard at.

C．Her friendly ways of getting on with strangers.

D．Her positive attitude towards her own struggle.

【推荐3】Mike frowned at his calendar and then picked up his guitar. His band had been together for five months. Everyone said they were fantastic but they still had not been blessed with a paying job.

The three guys had become acquainted in band class, and organizing a group had been Mike’s idea. Mike played the guitar and acted as leader. John was on drums and James was on the saxophone. The three got together just for fun and named their group Playday.

But when some fans praised their talent, they decided to turn fun into profit. To make themselves known, Playday volunteered to entertain at parties. They played for free at school get-togethers. Mike loved the applause! He felt like a superstar. They practiced hard and discussed young musicians who had vaulted into prominence.

“The Jackson Five were kids,” John said. “Michael shot to fame like a rocket!” He exclaimed. “We can do it!” Mike encouraged the group.

After months of keeping Spirits high, Mike was tired. They haven’t seen even a cent. Let alone making a killing. Everyone was in low spirits. They decided to break up after one final volunteer job. The next day, they were to perform for patients at the Children’s Hospital where Mike’s mother worked as a nurse.

The next day the three young guys set up in the hospital lobby, and the nurses brought in the audience. As Playday began its number, Mike could feel their lack of spirit. Then Mike spotted one patient sitting limply in her wheelchair. Her expression was vacant, but when music filled the room, this rag doll came to life. She sat up straight, and the light that shone in her eyes lighted up something in Mike. He felt the thrill he’d been missing. As Mike’s playing caught fire, James and John gained energy. Soon, Playday was rocking as never before.

After the performance, the three guys spent time with the patients. Mike spoke to the girl who had encouraged him to play so well. “Wouldn’t it feel great to be rich and famous?” she asked, eyes still bright. “Will you be a rock star?” “Probably not,” Mike answered. “But I’ll never give up my music. I felt like the big time playing for you!”

1. The underlined phrase “had vaulted into prominence” most likely means         .

A．had grown into adults	B．had made a promise
C．had played The Jackson Five	D．had become successful

2. The members of Playboy were tired and depressed because they _______.

A．had no offer of a paying performance	B．competed cruelly with other bands
C．called an end to the band	D．performed at the Children's Hospital

3. While performing at the Children's Hospital, Mike became inspired because _______.

A．his guitar caught fire	B．a girl took him as a rock star
C．a patient was much cheered up	D．a toy doll suddenly became alive

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

A．Mike, John and James got to know each other as they were relatives.

B．They planned to make money when they had a big fan base.

C．Their wonderful performance at Children’s Hospital cured the girl of her disease.

D．Mike found out the enjoyment of volunteer performance after playing at the hospital.

【推荐1】Galaxy saw a man and a woman who communicated with sign language at the train station when she was on the way home one evening. She noticed that the woman was asking the man for direction. He told her that he did not know. Galaxy decided to help them. She had learned sign language when she served as a volunteer in the deaf and mute (聋哑的) school. Then she showed the woman the direction and left her email address to them in case they needed her help later.

She received an email from that man the next day. Kazrim was his name. Galaxy replied his mail sincerely. They both started chatting online soon after and began seeing each other. Although they only communicated with the sign language, it never bothered her.

Galaxy grew fond of him gradually. Obviously, Kazrim was the same too. He presented Galaxy with a bunch of sunflowers and asked her sincerely, “Are you willing to be my girlfriend? Galaxy was pleasantly surprised. She requested him to give her some time to persuade her parents. As she had expected, her parents were furious after they had learned of their love story. Galaxy explained, “Kazrim is an excellent and a very optimistic person. He has a very positive attitude towards life and work. He cares for others always. He is 100% better than the normal. Moreover, the mute is still a human. He should have a perfect and wonderful love.”

Her parents asked to see him then. The very worried Galaxy took Kazrim home a few days later. When they were on the train, Kazrim told her, “I'm going to tell your parents that I'll be looking after you well with all my life!” Galaxy was deeply moved. As soon as they had entered the house, Galaxy introduced him to her parents. She said, “This is Kazrim.” Just right after her speech, an unbelievable thing happened. Kazrim threw the gift away and held her in his arms tightly. He said. “You CAN talk?” It was the same question that Galaxy wanted to ask, too. The four people were shocked all of a sudden. As a matter of fact, Kazrim always believed that Galaxy was a mute and he still fell in love with her deeply.

1. How did Galaxy and Kazrim get to know each other?

A．They were introduced to each other

B．They met each other by chance.

C．They once studied at the same university.

D．They both served in a special needs school.

2. How did Galaxy probably communicate with Kazrim before she took him home?

A．Writing words on paper.

B．Using sign language.

C．Judging from his expression.

D．Speaking her native language.

3. What does the underlined word “furious” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Very curious.

B．Deeply moved.

C．Extremely angry.

D．Pretty disappointed.

4. What did Galaxy expect her parents to do?

A．To have a talk with Kazrim.	B．To prepare for her marriage.
C．To treat Kazrim as a normal person.	D．To accept Kazrim as her boyfriend.

5. What can we learn about the two young people from the passage?

A．They fell in love at the first sight.

B．They cheated each other to win love.

C．They mistook each other for being mutes.

D．They ignored the anger of Galaxy's parents.

【推荐2】There’s more evidence that what’s good for your heart is good for your head. A new study shows that people who run，swim or do other moderate intensity(中等强度的)exercise have brains that look，on average，10 years younger than the brains of couch potatoes.

“Our study showed that for older people，getting moderate intensity exercise may be protective，helping them keep their brains work better，”said Dr. Clinton Wright of the University. Of Miami，who led the study. But it’s not necessarily easy. Walking，golf，bowling and yoga didn’t count，and people need to start before they begin showing memory loss，Wright’s team reported in the journal Neurology.

The study of nearly 900 people who exercise regularly showed that 90 percent fell into the low-intensity group. These people are part of a larger group taking part in a bigger study called Northern Manhattan Study. They were asked how long and how often they exercised during the past two weeks. Five years later，they were tested for memory and thinking skills and got a brain MRI. Seven years after that，they took the memory and thinking tests again. The 10 percent who said they took part in moderate intensity exercise scored better on the tests. These included running，climbing，swimming，riding bicycles and so on.

“We found that those with moderate heavy activity had higher scores and slower decline than inactive patients when comparing the results，”the study team wrote.

Many studies have shown that exercise may not prevent Alzheimer’s but may delay it. The findings fit in with a study that found two years of exercising，eating healthier food and brain training can promote people’s memory function.

1. According to the study，moderate heavy exercise________.

A．makes people’s heart better than their heads

B．helps people keep a younger brain

C．makes people ten years younger

D．makes people look like potatoes

2. What’s true about the study?

A．Most people surveyed took low-intensity exercise.

B．Only 900 people took part in the bigger study.

C．High-intensity exercise is better.

D．Ten people scored best on the test.

3. How did the study team come to the conclusion?

A．By observing people exercise.	B．By using examples.
C．By making a comparison.	D．By doing a brain MRI.

4. What’s the best title for this passage?

A．How to keep healthy	B．Ways to make your brain work better
C．To exercise or not	D．Moderate exercise keeps your brain younger

【推荐3】As missing children age, their appearances are quite different from their last known photographs, which makes finding them tough. Now AI could make it quicker to match any found children to those old photos.

Police can use software to age photos of people who have been missing for a while, but these tend to work best in adults, as age-related changes to adult faces are more predictable and so easier to simulate.

With children, these aged images don't tend to be like the older child, and matching photos of found children to old images in a database of missing children is difficult.

Now Debayan Deb, a professor at Michigan State University, and his colleagues have created an program to do this for them. They trained a face-recognition program on data sets including the Children Longitudinal Face data set, which contains images of nearly 1000 children aged between 2 and 18 years old. Each was photographed at least four times over a period of six years.

The AI learned to match recent photographs of children with images taken 2.5 years earlier   80 per cent of the time.

With one year between the two photographs, the method was 90 per cent accurate at identifying faces. This dropped to 73 per cent after three years. The approach beats comparing children with photos taken when they were aged 0 to 4 that have been aged by software, which hovers at 50 percent recognition after six months. The new AI might help to improve accuracy of this kind of software as well.

"This is a very good paper that could potentially be used to identify missing children," says Amarjot Singh at the University of Cambridge.

Deb's next goal is to extend the age gap. His team also hopes to develop an app that could be used to fight child trafficking.

1. The software which police has used can_________.

A．match photos of found kids to former images	B．predict the changes of people over time
C．produce accurate images of children	D．age the photos of missing people

2. Why it is difficult to match photos of found children to their old images?

A．Because the data set of child face images is quite large.

B．Because the software can’t age the photos of those kids.

C．Because aged images aren’t very alike to the older child.

D．Because it’s difficult to recognize the older kids with photos.

3. It can be learned that Deb’s team________.

A．helps police identify missing children	B．intends to develop a new app
C．improved the software used by police	D．will give their app to police

4. What do we know about the approach created by Deb and his colleague?

A．It is based on the Children Longitudinal Face data set.

B．It can recognize children’s images between 2 and 18.

C．It is more accurate than the software to match photos.

D．It has been used to identify missing children.