【推荐1】

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1. Join the club and you are likely to get the following EXCEPT___________.

A．a starter pack

B．bi-monthly magazines

C．a set of rare stamps

D．a new calendar

2. From the advertisement we can learn ________________.

A．how much you must pay to become a member of the club

B．today is the last day for stamp collectors to join the club

C．members may receive a set of album pages every month

D．Collectors Club is among the largest clubs of its kind in the country.

3. Where is this advertisement most probably found?

A．In a newspaper.

B．On a web page.

C．In a magazine.

D．On a TV program.

【推荐2】Exploit your parking space

An unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to £200 or £300 a week. Put an advertisement（广告）for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.

Rent（出租）a room

Spare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you won’t have to pay any tax on the first £4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.

Make money during special events

Don’t want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money. Grashpadder can advertise your space.

Live on set

Renting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free—but you will be charged if your home gets picked.

Use your roof

You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing   solar equipment(around￡14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.

1. If you earn ￡5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on ______.

A．￡800	B．￡500
C．￡4500	D．5000

2. Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event?

A．On Letpark.	B．On Roomspare.
C．On Grashpadder.	D．On Roommateeasy.

3. For whom the text most probably written?

A．House owners.	B．Advertisers.
C．Lodgers.	D．Online companies

【推荐3】China has a history of thousands of years， which gives it a lot of historical sites which include the Summer Place， the Forbidden City， the Terracotta Army， the Potala Palace and the Mogao Grottoe. All of these are UNESCO World heritage.

The Summer Palace： China's Largest Imperial Garden

Location： Beijing

The Summer Palace is China's largest imperial garden. UNESCO added this 300﹣hectare site to the World Heritage List in 1998. There are numerous stores in Suzhou Street， selling souvenirs like antiques snacks， silk， jewelry and tea. The shop assistants there are dressed in the costumes of the Qing Dynasty.

The Terracotta Warriors： First Emperor Qin's Buried Army

Location： Xi'an

The museum covers an area of 22， 780 square meters. Over 8，000 life﹣size terracotta soldiers and horses and more than 10，000 bronze weapons were unearthed. The Terracotta Army is candidate for the title "eighth wonder of the world".

The Potala Palace： Masterpiece of Tibetan Architecture

Location： Lhasa

It was first built as the palace of Songtsen Gampo（617﹣650），founder of the Tu﹣Bo Dynasty. After being rebuilt in the 17th century， it was the residence of Dalai Lamas. There are plenty of precious historical relics in the palace， including over 10，000 Buddha statues made or gold， silver， jade， wood or clay.

The Mogao Grottoes： a Holy land of Buddhist Art

Location： Dunhuang

The Mogao Grottoes has 735 grottoes， 450，000 square meters of mural paintings， 2， 415 colored Buddha statues made of clay， and more than 50，000 historical relics. All of these make the Mogao Grottoes the largest and the most significant land of Buddhist art.

There are some bestsellers including some of these historical sites：

▪4﹣Day Lhasa Highlight Tour

▪11﹣Day Classic Wonders Tour﹣Beijing， Xi'an， Lhasa

▪16﹣Day Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise﹣Beijing， Xian， Yangtze， Shanghai

You could always contact us to tailor your own unique tour of China's historical sites.

1. Where can you buy gifts for your friend who is a tea lover？

A．At the Potala palace.

B．At the Terracotta Warriors.

C．At the Summer palace.

D．At the Mogao Grottoes.

2. You can see the following items during 11﹣Day Classic Wonders Tour EXCEPT .

A．China's largest imperial garden

B．Buddha statues made of jade

C．terracotta soldiers and horses

D．grottoes with mural paintings

3. What can we learn from the passage？

A．The Terracotta Warriors is the eighth wonder of the world.

B．The Mogao Grottoes is the most important place of Buddhist art.

C．Only three tour packages are available for tourists to choose.

D．The Potala Palace was first constructed for the residence of Dalai lamas.

【推荐1】The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health. Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat.

Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon. Different cultures are more likely to cause certain different illnesses because of the food that is characteristic in these cultures. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, about 35 years ago, government researchers realized that nitrates, commonly used to preserve color in meats, and other food additives, caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which things on the packaging labels of processed food are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to beef and living animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cow. Sometimes similar drugs are given to animals not for medical purposes, but for financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue.

1. What is the best possible title of the passage?

A．Drug and Food	B．Cancer and Health
C．Food and Health	D．Health and Drug

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons

B．Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living animals.

C．Researchers have known about the potential dangers of food additives for over thirty-five years.

D．Food may cause forty percent of cancer in world.

3. How has science done something harmful to mankind?

A．Because of science, diseases caused by polluted food haven been virtually eliminated.

B．It has caused a lack of information concerning the value of food.

C．Because of the application of science, some potentially harmful substances have been added to food.

D．The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables.

4. The underlined word “carcinogenic” most nearly means “_____”.

A．trouble-making	B．color-retaining
C．money-making	D．cancer-causing

【推荐2】CCTV­9 is an English channel which was set up on September 25th，2000.It provides people around the world with programs 24 hours a day，seven days a week.Various programs about China's politics，economy，history，culture and customs are open up to the world.Here are some of its main programs.

CCTV NEWS

CCTV News is the main news program on CCTV­9.The 30­minute news program mainly reports on the latest news and social developments in China，and important international news.It's a good choice if you want to know about what's happening in China.

CULTURE EXPRESS

Culture Express is a 15­minute program reporting news and stories about China's culture，art and education.China's long history has produced a colorful civilization.What is ancient Chinese culture like and how is the culture developing today? Culture Express records the changes and developments of Chinese culture.

CHINESE COOKING

Chinese food is world­famous for its color，smell and taste. Follow famous cooks in this 15­minute program and try to make Chinese food in your own kitchen.And you can find the great joy in preparing it yourself.

KUNGFU

From Monday to Saturday，Chinese kungfu masters show real kungfu and teach how to learn this traditional Chinese martial arts.

1. CCTV­9 has been in service since ________.

A．2001	B．2000
C．2004	D．2002

2. How many TV programs are introduced in the passage?

A．Six.	B．Five.
C．Four.	D．Three.

3. We can learn Chinese kungfu every day on CCTV­9 EXCEPT on ________.

A．Friday	B．Saturday
C．Monday	D．Sunday

4. Which of the following is NOT true about CCTV­9?

A．It only reports on the latest news and social developments in China.

B．It is broadcast every day nonstop.

C．Chinese Cooking is 15 minutes long.

D．You can see Kungfu six times a week.

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．How to Receive CCTV­9

B．A Channel about Chinese Culture

C．An Introduction to CCTV­9

D．Why to Watch CCTV­9

【推荐3】China is a country with many colorful days and festivals. The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them. This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). It stands for the start of spring and farming. This year, the day falls on March 4th.

The dragon is important in Chinese culture. We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. Therefore, people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.

On the day in ancient times, people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen. This was to “lead the dragon into the house”. People believed that with the help of the dragon, they could have a good harvest in autumn.

Also, people eat special foods on that day. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whisker (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”.

Today, many customs have faded away. But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother’s brothers. So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.

1. Why is the dragon deeply rooted (扎根) in Chinese culture?

A．Chinese people think the dragon is a symbol of power.

B．Chinese people see the dragon as a symbol of good luck.

C．Chinese people think the dragon stands for the start of spring and farming..

D．Chinese people consider themselves the descendants of the dragon.

2. The underlined word in the last paragraph means ________.

A．disappear gradually	B．become stronger
C．run away	D．die off

3. On the day in ancient times, why did people put ashes in the kitchen?

A．Because the dragon liked the ashes.

B．Because the ashes led the dragon into the house.

C．Because the ashes brought a good harvest.

D．Because the ashes could bring good luck.

4. Which custom has been kept according to the passage?

A．Putting ashes in the kitchen.	B．Eating dragon whisker noodles and dumplings.
C．Cutting hair.	D．Eating special foods.

【推荐1】There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers，he used two buckets(水桶).One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one，which had seen many years of service，but was now past its best.

Every morning，the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path，one on each side，to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled. The old bucket felt very ashamed(惭愧的)because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds，much water had leaked(渗漏)along the path.

Sometimes the new bucket would say，"See how capable I am! How good it is that the gardener has me water the flowers every day! I don’t know why he still uses you. What a waste of space you are!"

And all that the old bucket could say was，"I know I am not very useful，but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me ，at least.’’

One day，the gardener heard that kind of conversation. After watering the flowers as usual，he said，"You both have done your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back，and I want you to look carefully along the path."

Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed，on the side where the new bucket was carried，there was just bare earth；on the other side where the old bucket was carried，there was a joyous row of wild flowers，leading all the way to the garden.

1. What was the old bucket ashamed of?

A．Its   past.

B．Its aging.

C．Its   manner.

D．Its leaking.

2. What does the underlined word "dilapidated" probably mean?

A．Dirty.

B．Dark.

C．Worn out.

D．Ordinary-looking.

3. The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to________.

A．take pity on the old one	B．laugh at the old one
C．show off its good look	D．praise the gardener's kindness

4. Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?

A．Because it was used to keep a balance.

B．Because it stayed in its best condition.

C．Because it had its own advantage.

D．Because it was thought of as a treasure.

【推荐2】There are a number of events going on this weekend and in the days ahead at the Cooperage,located at 1030 Main Street in Honesdale. Enjoy! Remember more events can be found on the Calendar of Events or under our Community Link.

The Cooperage Maker Fair

The Cooperage Maker Fair will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, June 12th on the grounds of the City Museum. The Maker Fair is a place where people show what they are making — a showcase of invention and creativity, and share what they are learning. Anyone interested in presenting their projects, hobbies and experiments should apply to take part at www. cooperagemakerfair.com.

Such Sweet Thunder

At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17th, there will be a film screening of comedy Twelfth Night as part of the Such Sweet Thunder: Shakespeare’s Plays on Film Series. Dr. Robert Dugan will introduce the play with a brief background and orientation (培训). Admission is free, but due to limited seating, booking is required at www.suchsweetthunder.com.

Sounds Like Teen Spirit

On Thursday, June 25th, there will be an event called Sounds Like Teen Spirit from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Sounds Like Teen Spirit is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of our community’s youth. School-aged students are encouraged to share their performing art on stage at the Cooperage!

Great Brazilian Music Tour

On Saturday, June 27th, a fantastic opportunity is ready for you to listen to some great Brazilian music by the musical group Minas. It is from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and doors open at 2:00 pm. We encourage children and their families to come to learn all about the rhythm, excitement and sound of Brazilian music. The 2-hour performance is sure to be fun for the whole family. The admission charge is $5 for each person, and all the money will go to the local food bank. You can also give away old clothes and money at the entrance.

1. When is the event kids can put on their own performances at?

A．June 12th.	B．June 17th.
C．June 25th.	D．June 27th.

2. Which event requires people to make a reservation?

A．Such Sweet Thunder.	B．Sounds Like Teen Spirit.
C．The Cooperage Maker Fair.	D．Great Brazilian Music Tour.

3. What can you do at Great Brazilian Music Tour?

A．Show your gift for invention.	B．Learn to make music.
C．Perform with Minas on stage.	D．Make a donation.

【推荐3】Kettle's Yard, Cambridge

This modern art gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Jim Ede and reopened in February, following a two-year redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects. This means a new cafe, a four-floor education wing and improved gallery space that can accommodate more visitors. The gallery's permanent colletion includes works of Joan Miro, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.

Being Brunet, Bristol

To celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Being Brunel opened in March on Bristols harbourside. The museum included a range of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions, including an 1821 school report. It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.

Royal Academy of Arts, London

The RA reopened on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a renovation（翻新）with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme. These will include three galleries, which will host exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and architecture. The grand facade（正面）of the Burlington Gardens building has also been restored-possibly the first time it's had a proper clean in its 150-year history.

V&A Dundee

One of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotland's first designed museum-and also the first V&A anywhere outside of London-on 15 September. The museum building sits on the River Tay. It will celebrate Scottish designs and objects in its collection.

1. What do we know about Being Brunel?

A．It has a long school report.	B．It includes three galleries.
C．It is family-friendly.	D．It possesses permanent collections.

2. The purpose of the RA reopening is          .

A．to expand the exhibition.	B．to mark its 250th anniversary
C．to display contemporary art	D．to present its 150-year history

3. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract more visitors to the UK.

B．To compare different tourist attractions.

C．To describe some famous museums and artists.

D．To introduce openings of some famous art galleries and museums.

【推荐1】The critics’ top four books of 2018 are based on Christmas selections in national newspapers, the London Evening Standard, The TLS, The Spectator and the New Statesman.

Normal People by Sally Rooney   Faber £14.99

Sally Rooney’s debut novel, Conversations with Friends, was one of last year’s most talked-about books. The response to the Irish writer’s follow-up has, if anything, been even more ecstatic. The 27-year-old was praised for her ability to convey subtle modulations of emotion. The novel was long listed for the Man Booker Prize — but many felt that it should have done better.

Vietnam by Max Hastings William Collins £30

This long-awaited historical blockbuster follows the Vietnam War over three decades,from the French “dirty war” of 1946—54 to America’s capitulation to the Vietcong in 1975. Hastings, who reported from the battlefield in Vietnam as a young British journalist, was praised for his encyclopedic knowledge of the conflict.

The Silence of the Girls   by Pat Barker Hamish Hamilton £18.99

Pat Barker’s novel is a retelling of The lliad — but with women at the heart of the action. The central character is Briseis, who appears only glancingly in Homers original. Best-known for her First World War Set Regeneration trilogy (1997). Barker, in her fifties, again focuses on the traumas of war. Reviewers praised the novel’s subversive energy even if it was judged conventional in places.

A Certain Idea of France by Julian Jackson Allen Lane £35

This biography by British historian Julian Jackson — born in 1954 chronicles the life of Charles de Gaulle who is regarded as one of the greatest ever Frenchmen. While acknowledging that de Gaulle wasn’t very likeable, Jackson salutes his imagination and boldness- qualities that helped him steer France through its liberation from the Nazis and the war in Algeria. Critics suggested it would become the standard biography.

1. Which author of the four books is the youngest according to the text?

A．Sally Rooney

B．Max Hastings

C．Pat Barker

D．Julian Jackson

2. Which book may people who are interested in a political leader’s life choose?

A．Normal People	B．Vietnam
C．The Silence of the Girls	D．A Certain Idea of France

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To remember the four great novelists.	B．To promote the values of the four novelists
C．To encourage studies on the four novels	D．To introduce the yearly top four novels.

【推荐2】Read t he following two advertisements and answer the questions below:

(1)

(2)

1. What’s the best time for drivers to get gas filled?

A．Monday	B．Tuesday
C．Wednesday	D．Thursday

2. We can get all kinds of services from Paiges Basic except _______.

A．giving advice for free.	B．changing pets’ bad behavior.
C．going to hosts’ home for training.	D．curing Pets’ disease.

3. Of these two advertisements, which one doesn’t provide the address?

A．The first one.	B．The second one
C．Neither one.	D．We have no idea.

【推荐3】April Fools' Day is supposed to be a day to play jokes on others in hopes of getting a good laugh and making one feel like a fool.However，the April Fools' Day of 2019 was quite different for my mom and me.

That day my friend Jimmy and I were playing a game.I had dropped down from a bar (横木) many times in the past without ever having a problem，but that day the simple act of dropping to the ground became a nightmare (噩梦)．I broke my arm.

Jimmy's dad heard my crying and rushed out to see what was going on.When he saw the problem，he quickly put me into his truck and went inside to telephone my mom and let her know he would take me to the hospital.As that day was April Fools' Day，Mom was not buying it and really thought all this was a big joke.Mom was finally convinced by Jimmy's mom.When she saw me，she broke down in tears because she felt so bad－she simply believed that was just a big trick.

I guess one could compare this to the story The Boy Who Cried Wolf.Since I had played bad tricks before，it was no wonder that my mom didn't believe it.I as well as my mom was made to look like a fool that day.We both learned a valuable lesson.

1. What happened to the writer on the April Fools' Day of 2019?

A．He dreamed a terrible dream.

B．He was hurt by Jimmy.

C．He had an accident.

D．He fooled his mom with his friend.

2. Why did Jimmy's dad phone the writer's mom?

A．Because he wanted to play a joke on her.

B．Because he wanted her to go to the hospital to pay the money.

C．Because he wanted to see how deeply she loved her son.

D．Because he wanted to inform her of the accident.

3. What does the underlined sentence “Mom was not buying it” mean?

A．She didn't believe what Jimmy's dad said.

B．She would not like to pay the money.

C．She had no preparation for the bad news.

D．She thought her son deserved (应受) it.

4. Why did the writer mention the story The Boy Who Cried Wolf?

A．Because he thought it was his mom's fault.

B．Because he had a lesson like that.

C．Because he was proud of his story.

D．Because he felt he was luckier than that boy.

5. From the passage we can infer that ________．

A．the writer's mom didn't care much about him

B．the writer was a dishonest person

C．the writer won't play jokes as before

D．the writer will lose interest in games