【推荐2】Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.

Name: Susan Lane                                                    Age: 22 Place: Reykjavik, Iceland, 2005                                     Cost: $7,000 Organization: AFS Experience: “I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.”

Name: Sara Small                                                    Age: 23 Place: Crivitz, Germany, 2011                                     Cost: $8,000 Organization: EF Foundation Experience: “I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European schools to be hard but I am good at German now so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”

Name: David Links                                                  Age: 16 Place: Stuttgart, Germany, 2011                                     Cost: $6,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE) Experience: “I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.”

Name: Tom Jennings                                                Age: 21 Place: Conflans, France, 2010                                     Cost: $7,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE) Experience: “There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to deal with each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program it is how to take care of yourself.”

Name: Linda Marks                                                  Age: 19 Place: Chonburi Province, Thailand, 2009                       Cost: $3,500 Organization: Rotary International Experience: “There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I have a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”

1. Most of the students had their trips organized by ____________.

A．EF Foundation

B．SCCE

C．AFS

D．Rotary International

2. The students who mention both the good and bad times as an exchange student include __________.

A．Susan Lane and Sara Small

B．Linda Marks and David Links

C．Tom Jennings and Linda Marks

D．Susan Lane and Tom Jennings

3. Through the foreign exchange program, Tom Jennings learnt to __________.                      .

A．protect himself and others

B．depend on himself and fit in

C．keep himself away from others

D．accept advice and depend on himself

4. For a student without much money, the best place would be ____________.

A．Iceland

B．France

C．Germany

D．Thailand

【推荐1】BKLYN

House Hotel

This hotel features works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are good value and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urban — the hotel is by a high-rise public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under elevated(高的) subway tracks — but Bushwick’s best bars and cafes / restaurants are nearby.

Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433

Archer Hotel

Visitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this hotel. Rates vary from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.

Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100

Pod 39 Hotel

In an elegant brick building in Manhattan’s Murray Hill, this excellent budget option opened following the success of its sister hotel, The Pod. The rooms are called pods given for their small size and may not suit everyone. But with prices among the most competitive in Manhattan, budgeters will be happy.

Doubles from $95, room only. Tel: 212 865 5700

CitizenM New York Times Square

This is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain — CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. There’s a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.

Doubles from $170, room only. Tel: 212 319 7000

1. What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?

A．It has the most rooms.	B．It is located in Manhattan.
C．It is Bushwick’s best hotel.	D．It is decorated with some art works.

2. Which hotel might attract those who have a tight budget?

A．Archer Hotel.	B．Pod 39 Hotel.
C．BKLYN House Hotel.	D．CitizenM New York Times Square.

3. What is the advantage of living in CitizenM New York Times Square?

A．Regulars can enjoy a certain dis count.

B．Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift.

C．Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar.

D．Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Building.

【推荐2】Do you want to go out to eat with your kids？Here are some restaurants that are good for kids in downtown Los Angeles.

Grand Café

Tel: (213)356-4155

Do you need a place that opens as early as your kids wake up？Then go to Grand Café. Families can order breakfast off the menu or enjoy the buffet. Because of the variety,buffets seem to be an easy option for families with picky eaters. There are many options for the different moods of all family members.

Nickel Diner

Tel: (213)623-8301

Nickel Diner was listed in Los Angeles Magazine as one of “LA's Best New Restaurants”. The space is small,but the menu is wonderfully large. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed,which makes it easy to bring the kids. One of the most attractive things about Nickel Diner is its unique menu of breakfast foods.

Lucky Strike Bowl

Tel: (213)542-4880

There's nothing like a good game of bowling to add some happiness to the family outing. Why not take the family to a place where you can bowl while eating? Try their homemade Belgium fries, the mini burgers, flatbread pizza, or crispy tacos. Downtown LA's Lucky Strike Bowl will never make you and your kids disappointed.

Kula

Tel: (213)290-9631

Kula is an exciting sushi bar and is a big hit for little sushi eaters. Kula's concept includes providing “a high standard of natural organic foods” and they use 100% organic rice. If your child is not a sushi eater, there are also many other options.

1. Who would most probably go to eat at Grand Café?

A．People who love organic foods.

B．People who want to play while eating.

C．People who love a quiet eating environment.

D．People who want to serve themselves in a restaurant.

2. If you want to play while eating, which number would you call to reserve a place?

A．(213)356-4155	B．(213)290-9631
C．(213)542-4880	D．(213)623-8301

3. What is the text meant to?

A．To recommend some kid-friendly restaurants.	B．To recommend some nice foods in the city.
C．To encourage people to go to Los Angeles.	D．To encourage people to go out to eat.

【推荐2】Staying at home and watching Netflix is quite cozy. To help you figure out what to watch, we take a dive into the collection and list some options released in the last two years or so that are well-worth a watch.

Penguin Bloom (2021) 95 mins, directed by Glendyn Ivin

Naomi Watts stars in this emotional roller-coaster of a film about a woman struggling to recover from a catastrophic injury. After her children bring home an injured bird, her character’s efforts to nurse the magpie (喜鹊) nicknamed “Penguin” back to health unfold in parallel with her own healing journey.

Metal Lords (2022) 97 mins, directed by Peter Sollett

Jaeden Martell and Adrian Green smith play a pair of teenage friends who decide to form a heavy metal band and enter their high school’s Battle of the Bands competition. What they don’t expect, however, is to have their friendship tested and to learn a lot more than about music when they recruit a shy cellist to join them.

The Sea Beast (2022) 115 mins, directed by Chris Williams

Chris Williams directs this animated high-sea adventure about a young girl who boards a famous monster-hunting ship secretly, only to discover that everything she thought she knew about monsters and hunters might be wrong. Karl Urban voices legendary hunter Jacob Holland in this all-age feature.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) 117 mins, directed by Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson

One of Hollywood most visionary filmmakers turns his attention to one of the most beloved tales in children’s literature in this animated adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. The film records Pinocchio’s chase to become a living boy—a journey that brings him through one adventure after another.

1. What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To introduce famous directors.	B．To give instructions on diving.
C．To advertise for Netflix company.	D．To offer movie recommendations.

2. Which film would probably encourage viewers who suffer from pain?

A．Penguin Bloom.	B．Metal Lords.
C．The Sea Beast.	D．Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.

3. What do the last two films have in common?

A．They are based on real adventures.

B．They are targeted at animation lovers.

C．They are suitable for people of all ages.

D．They are adapted from children’s novels.

【推荐3】Kept inside on a rainy day? Take the kids to your closest children’s museum, where they can learn about their world while having a fantastic time.

Please Touch Museum It can make your children’s life rich and colorful by offering play and hands-on（亲身实践）programs… Address ² 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia Hours & Admission ² Tuesday—Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ² CLOSED: Mondays ² Under the age of 2: FREE ² Children and adults: $15 each For more information, visit www.pleasetouchmuseum.org	Madison Children’s Museum In this green museum, kids can get hands-on learning about nature… Address ² 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI 53703 Hours & Admission ² Tuesday—Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ² CLOSED: Mondays ² Under the age of 1: FREE ² Children and adults: $12 each For more information, visit www.madisonchmuseum.org
National Museum of Play It is an exciting, hands-on place to play, learn, dream, wonder, and… Address ² Manhattan Square, Rochester, New York Hours & Admission ² Monday—Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ² Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ² Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. ² Under the age of 2: FREE ² Children and adults: $15 each For more information, visit www.childrensmuseums.org	Children’s Museum of Phoenix It is a fantastic place of imagination, creativity and fun with over 300 hands-on activities and many kinds of classes and programs… Address ² 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Hours & Admission ² Tuesday—Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ² CLOSED: Mondays ² Under the age of 1: FREE ² Children and adults: $18 each For more information, visit www.childmusephx.org

1. Which museum opens on Monday afternoon?

A．Please Touch Museum.

B．Madison Children’s Museum.

C．National Museum of Play.

D．Children’s Museum of Phoenix.

2. If Mr. Moor takes his one-year-old son to Please Touch Museum, they will pay       .

A．$12

B．$15

C．$18

D．$30

3. If Adam would like his children to learn more about nature, he can go to        for more information.

A．www.childrensmuseums.org

B．www.childmusephx.org

C．www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

D．www.madisonchmuseum.org

4. Which of the following about the four museums is TRUE?

A．They all offer children hands-on activities.

B．They are all open on weekdays.

C．They are all closed after 5 in the afternoon.

D．They are all in the city of Phoenix.

5. Where does the text probably come from?

A．A science textbook.	B．A news report.
C．A museum guide.	D．A tourist map.

【推荐1】I was having breakfast, when "OUCH!" I screamed. “Why do you pinch （捏）me?”

"You're not wearing green/' said my little brother; Tex. “Everyone knows you get pinched if you don’t wear green on Saint Patrick's Day!"

I was mostly mad about getting pinched, but also a tiny bit glad about being reminded that it was Saint Patrick's Day.

I panicked. "What am I going to do? I don't have time to change. I'll get pinched all day long!" "Well,", Tex said, taking the old green baseball hat off his head, "you could borrow my lucky hat.”

"But it's your favorite!" I said.

"I know,” said Tex. "Just promise to give it back after school."

"No problem," I said, glancing in the mirror on my way out the door. "I look like a fool in this thing !"

"A lucky fool.” said Tex.

"Hum." I grabbed my backpack. "Thanks, I think?'

Now, before I go on, you should know that I'm not a superstitious （迷信的）person. I don't believe that thirteen is an unlucky number or that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.

Anyway, I was racing to catch the school bus, and I saw a dollar on the sidewalk! I looked around to see if anyone was looking for it, but people just kept stepping on the poor thing, so I decided to rescue it. I had found pennies before, but never a dollar!

My luck didn't stop there. Carlos and Jackson were sitting behind me, quizzing each other on spelling words.

I turned around and said, "You guys know that test isn't till tomorrow right?"

"It got switched to this morning," said Jacsksn. "Remember?"

"That's right. I totally forgot!" I said. "I'm so lucky that I sat in front of you. If I hadn't, I wouldn't have found out till it was too late!”   I got out my spelling words, studied all the way to school. And ended up getting a good mark in the test!

The minute I got home, I gave Tex a big hug.

“This is the luckiest hat in the world,” I said. "I'm never taking it off!

"But you promised to give it back!" said Tex.

"Please—oh—please let me borrow your lucky hat for one more day!" I begged.

"Tomorrow I'm auditioning （试演）for the school play, and I need every bit of help I can get.” "OK," said Tex. “One more day. But you'd better be really nice to me."

"I will," I agreed. "In fact, here you have my lucky dollar!” Tex cried with joy, then started dancing around and waving his gift in the air.

The next day turned out to be super lucky. My audition couldn't have gone better.

"Wow, Arizona!" said my friend Mareya. "I can't believe how amazingly you just did! You are so getting a major part in this play!"

"Thanks! But honestly. the only reason I did OK is because I had my lucky hat.”

"What lucky hat?” asked Mareya.

“This one,” I said, reaching into my backpack, where I thought I'd put Tex's hat since I couldn't

wear it for the audition. But it wasn't there! " Oh no!" I cried. "It's gone! What am I going to tell Tex?”

Mareya helped me look for it. Luckily, we found Tex's hat in my locker. Also luckily. I discovered that I could be lucky with or without a goofy-looking hat.

"So it wasn't the hat," said Mareya. "This is just a wild guess, but maybe it was all those hours you spent practicing over the past month.”

"Hmm,” I said. “It's possible.”

So, dear friend, I guess you could say that luck is a combination of being prepared, believing in yourself... and maybe just a tiny bit of magic! In other words, luck may come your way, but you have to be ready for it when it does!

1. What can we infer from what the writer said "I look like a fool in this thing"?

A．She thought she became a fool when wearing the hat.

B．She didn't like to wear the green baseball hat.

C．She didn’t believe the hat would bring her a good luck.

D．She thought she was foolish to put on the green hat.

2. What did the writer think of her behavior of picking up a dollar?

A．It was a shameful behavior.	B．It was an individual behavior.
C．It was a moral behavior.	D．It was a fortunate behavior.

3. When was the writer reminded of the test?

A．On the school bus.	B．A few minutes before the test.
C．In the classroom.	D．When the quiz began.

4. Which of the following statement is CORRECT?

A．The writer begged Tex to give the hat to her.

B．The writer's audition was quite successful.

C．The writer bought a present for her brother.

D．The writer got the major part in the play.

5. What does the underlined word "goofy-looking" most probably mean?

A．Good-looking.	B．Lucky-looking.
C．Foolish-looking.	D．Cool-looking.

6. At the end of the story, the writer realized that "                "

A．an ounce of luck is better than a pound of wisdom

B．bad luck always comes in threes

C．behind bad luck comes good luck

D．opportunities are only given to those who are well-prepared

【推荐2】Fathers have a strong influence on their children.And one of the areas in which researchers look for the influence is in the development of language.What begins with gestures and sounds develops into competence with language by around age 3.Fathers are proving to be an important part of this process,as Lynne Vernon-Feagans of the University of North Carolina and her colleagues are finding out.

They have done some of the most interesting work looking at children's language development in both middle-class and poor,rural families.They've found,to their surprise,that not only are fathers important for children’s language development,but that fathers matter more than mothers.For example,they found that fathers'use of vocabulary when reading picture books to their children at 6 months of age was significantly related to the children's expressiveness at 15 months and use of advanced language at age 3.This held true no matter what the mother's educational level was or how she spoke to the children.

Vernon-Feagans was surprised by the difference between mothers and fathers.She had thought they would be equally involved in encouraging their children’s language development.Why would fathers be more important in this regard than mothers?Maybe it's because mothers are more familiar with their kids,typically spending more time with them than fathers do.That makes mothers more likely to choose words the kids know.Fathers aren't as familiar with their kids,so they use a broader vocabulary,and the kids learn new words and concepts as a result.

Vernon-Feagans thought there might be another factor at play as well.Because fathers usually spend less time with their kids,they are more of a novelty.That makes them more interesting playmates.“I do think our children see it as very special when they do book reading with their fathers,”she said.“They may listen more and acquire language in a special way.”

The researchers found that wealthier fathers produced a greater rise in their children’s IQs than did similarly active low-income fathers.It might sound discouraging,but it suggests that improving men's educational or financial status would bring benefits not only to them but to their children as well.

1. What did Vernon-Feagans and her colleagues find unexpectedly in their research?

A．Mothers'improper ways to talk to children.

B．Fathers'important role in children's language.

C．Children’s use of advanced language at age 3.

D．Different vocabulary in different families.

2. What might make mothers a less important role in children’s language development?

A．Use of new words.

B．Familiarity with words.

C．Use of limited vocabulary.

D．Too much time with children.

3. What does the underlined“a novelty”in Paragraph 4 indicate?

A．Fathers cannot afford the time with their kids.

B．Kids often complain about their fathers'absence.

C．It is quite common that fathers stay with their kids.

D．It feels new and different for kids to stay with their fathers.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．Fathers'social status benefits children's language.

B．Parents have different influences on children's language.

C．Children’s language abilities depend on good fathering.

D．Fathers contribute more than mothers to children's language.

【推荐3】Do not merely think that you are going to become great; think that you are great now. Do not think that you will begin to act in a great way at some future time; begin now. Do not think that you will act in a great way when you reach a different environment; act in a great way where you are now. Do not think that you will begin to act in a great way when you begin to deal with great things; begin to deal in a great way with small things.

Do not think that you will begin to be great when you get among more intelligent people, or among people who understand you better; begin now to deal in a great way with the people around you.

If you are not in an environment where there is opportunity for your best powers and talents you can move in due time; but meanwhile you can be great where you are. Many great people were as great when they were common as when they became great; as common people they did common things in a great way, and that made them great.

You are not made great by the location in which you happen to be nor by the things with which you may surround yourself. You are not made great by what you receive from others, and you can never show greatness so long as you depend on others. You will show greatness only when you begin to stand alone. Dismiss all thought of reliance on externals ternals, whether things, books, or people. As someone said, “Shakespeare will never be made the study of Shakespeare. Shakespeare will be made by the thinking of Shakespearean thoughts.”

Never mind how the people around you, including those of your own household may treat you. That has nothing at all to do with your being great; that is, it cannot get in your way of being great. People may look down on you and be unthankful and unkind in their attitude toward you; does that prevent you from being great in your manner and attitude toward them？

1. What does the author give readers in the first two paragraphs？

A．Advance warning.	B．Professional advice.
C．Practical suggestions.	D．Official recommendations.

2. What did great people have in common？

A．They acted quickly in small things.	B．There were opportunists.
C．They had good relationship with others.	D．They were always great.

3. Which of the following plays a key role to seek greatness？

A．Location.

B．Reliance.

C．Thoughts.

D．Donations.

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

A．How greatness comes into being.	B．Act differently, think differently.
C．Come down on earth to be great.	D．What should be done to be great.