【推荐1】阅读下面的短文，并根据短文内容回答后面的问题。

Like many children across the United States, Emerson Weber, 11, is sheltering at home, which makes it hard to connect with people the way she'd like. So the fifth-grader decided to ramp up her letter writing.

Emerson, who already wrote an average of five to ten letters per week, decided to drop an extra note to her own mailman. "In return, she's gotten dozens of letters, a sign of how important human connection is during the pandemic," said her dad, who shared the story on the Internet.

In her note to mailman Doug Scott, Emerson wrote, "The reason why you are very important in my life is that I don't have a phone so how else am I supposed to stay in touch with my friends? You make it possible!" She put the letter in the mailbox and the next day received a package with two notes and stamps inside. One letter was from Scott and the other from his supervisor(主管)at the US Postal Service(USPS), who wanted to share how touched they were by her message.

Emerson's note eventually landed in the corporate newsletter(时事通讯)of the USPS. Then, the unexpected happened. Letters poured in from postal workers from across the country. "The power of connection is what we are delivering, as we bring medicines, letters and goods to people staying at home," USPS spokesman David Rupert said. Because we are hard at work, we are helping keep them safe and connected."

Now, Emerson is writing up to 25 letters each week to respond to her new postal pen pals. "I just think now we need to be thankful for them because we need them during this time," she said.

Emerson's dad admitted he was shocked by the response at first but believed there was a message in this. He explained, "At present, any sort of human contact has more meaning."

1. What does the underlined phrase "ramp up" in Para. I probably mean? (no more than I words)
2. Why did Emerson write to Doug Scott? (no more than 8 words)
3. What happened to Emerson after her note was published in the USPS' newsletter? (no more than 8 words)
4. What was Emerson's father's attitude to her action during the pandemic? (no more than 12words)
5. Do you think what Emerson did is meaningful? Please give your reason. (no more than 20words)

【推荐2】Here are some superheroes in the fight against COVID-19 (新冠肺炎). Let's come close to them and remember them.

	Zhong Nanshan(1936.10-) He is one of the famous medical scientists in the 21st century. Dr. Zhong Nanshan was the first to tell the public that the virus could be transmitted from person to person. He is a good doctor in the countrymen's eyes and respected by all Chinese people.
	Li Lanjuan (1947.09-) When COVID-19 broke out, she suggested that Wuhan should be locked down immediately to prevent the spread of the disease. She headed for Wuhan and took an active part in the battle. Now, she still receives patients every day.
	Wang Yong (1985.12-) As a delivery (快递) driver, he volunteered to support the medical staff in Wuhan during the epidemic (疫情). He tried his best to keep life going for the doctors and nurses. Time magazine has put on its cover, presenting the courage and hard work of common people.
	Li Wenliang (1985.10-2020.02) He is the first doctor to warn people how dangerous the virus could be at the end of last December, so people call him the "whistle-blower (吹哨人). Because of COVID-19, he lost his life on February 7 th, 2020. People across the country were sad to hear about his death.

1. Who is the oldest of the four people?

A．Wang Yong.

B．Zhong Nanshan.

C．Li Lanjuan.

D．Li Wenliang.

2. How many of them are doctors in the passage?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

3. When did Li Wenliang warn people the danger of the virus?

A．At the end of last December.

B．At the beginning of 2019.

C．On January 25th, 2020.

D．On February 7th, 2020.

4. What did Wang Yong do during the epidemic?

A．He drew a cover for Time Magazine.

B．He was busy with his own business.

C．He wrote an article to Time magazine.

D．He volunteered to support to the doctors and nurses to keep their life going.

【推荐1】Doctors have long known that diet and exercise are the best ways to stay healthy. But few people get enough exercise. Only 20% of Americans get the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week. More than 80 million Americans over age 6 are entirely inactive. People leading a sedentary (久坐的) life pay a price. They are at higher risk for serious health problems. These include heart disease and cancer.

Health experts want people to know about the benefits of exercise. They believe it can lead to slower aging, better moods, stronger vision—the list goes on.

This year, the U. S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is starting a major study. It will record in detail what happens inside a body in motion (运动). Through its research，the NIH hopes to prove scientifically that exercise is good medicine.

The project will run for six years. A group of about 3, 000 sedentary people will take part in the project. They will range from 11-year-olds to the elderly. The group will begin an exercise program. Their blood, fat, and muscle will be studied before and after each workout. Scientists will look for clues to how the body changes with physical activity. A group that doesn't exercise will also be tracked. Experts will compare the two groups. Studies show that many positive changes happen in the body during and after a workout.

One of the best pieces of news is that much of what we already do counts as physical activity. “Sweeping the floor, watering the plants, washing the car—all that is exercise,” says Jack Berryman. He is a retired professor of medical history at Washington University School of Medicine, in Seattle. “Physical activity includes all movement, not just throwing a ball through a basket.”

Bamman hopes the NIH study will help doctors give each of their patients a detailed workout plan. In the meantime, here is a prescription (处方) for good health: Get active!

1. What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?

A．Few people know the benefits of exercise.

B．Lack of exercise can cause health problems.

C．Doctors suggest 150 minutes of weekly exercise.

D．People over age 6 are more likely to get serious disease.

2. How is the study by NHI conducted?

A．By doing a survey.	B．By making interviews.
C．By making predictions.	D．By making comparison.

3. What can we infer about exercise according to Jack Berryman?

A．It refers to doing sports.	B．It can replace medicine.
C．It includes doing housework.	D．It needs professional training.

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

A．The Best Medicine	B．The Price of Laziness
C．Choose Your Favorite Exercise	D．Balance Your Diet and Exercise

【推荐2】It’s a struggle for many of us to get out of the sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle, despite our best intentions.     1    , the biggest barriers are mental ones. Maybe it’s a lack of self-confidence that keeps you from taking positive steps, or you get easily discouraged and give up.

You already know there are many ways and great reasons to exercise — from improving mood, sleep, and health to reducing anxiety. But knowing how and why to exercise can’t get you starting and sticking to your exercise plan.     2    , you need to follow these steps which can make exercise less painful and more fun.

● Get rid of the all-or-nothing attitude. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym or force yourself into boring or painful activities you hate to experience the physical and emotional benefits of exercise.     3    . In fact, adding just tiny amounts of physical activity to your weekly routine can have a great effect on your mental and physical health.

● Be kind to yourself. Don’t punish yourself if you miss a workout.     4    . If you miss a day, consider it a rest day, and remember there’s always tomorrow. If you have a hard time sticking with your workout routine, just try something different. There are plenty of ways to stay active, and at the end of the day, you will find an exercise routine that works for you.

●     5    . You are not out of shape overnight, and you’re not going to instantly transform your body either. Demanding too much, too soon only leads to dissatisfaction. Instead of paying attention only to results, focus on consistency (连贯性).

A．Let it go and be patient

B．Share the results with others

C．Have reasonable expectations

D．If you really want to make exercise a habit

E．Remember a little exercise is better than nothing

F．If you are having trouble in finding an exercise to do on a daily basis

G．While practical concerns like a busy schedule can make exercise challenging