【推荐1】Here's a story I collected from a total stranger.

“Well, I am Lucy. I was 11 when my family arrived at Fern lake overlook on Trail Ridge road in Rocky mountain national park.

It was so beautiful to look miles across the Rockies and thousands of feet below into the valley.

My parents were busy getting lunch out of the trunk so I climbed over the wooden fence to get closer to the cliff edge for a better view.

I started down a little hill but soon started sliding on loose rocks.

I fell on my butt (屁股), but kept going faster and faster to what seemed the edge of the world (a 2,000 foot drop). In seconds I knew I was going to die. My feet and legs went first over the edge at a high speed. Then suddenly I felt two hands push hard on my chest and stopped me dead. My heart was racing and I slowly inched my body back to where I finally could make it back up the hill.

My father was waiting there and screaming at me for doing such a dangerous act.

I tried to tell him and my mom about the hands that saved my life, but to this day they don't believe me. They thought I was just trying to get out of trouble with a made up story.”

We parted ways, but I assured her that I believed every word of her story.

That's why I always ask people to share their miracles.

Each real story makes my day.

1. What can we infer from the text?

A．Lucy was the author of the text.

B．Lucy was a lucky dog.

C．Lucy ran along the wooden fence to have a good view.

D．Lucy went to Fern lake to enjoy the scenery alone.

2. Who saved Lucy?

A．Her parents.	B．God.
C．The unknown hands.	D．Lucy herself.

3. Why did her parents think the accident unbelievable?

A．They thought the story was too amazing.

B．They thought it was just an excuse to get free of trouble.

C．They thought Lucy was good at making up stories.

D．They thought Lucy should be responsible for herself.

4. What does the writer think about the story?

A．It is a science fiction.	B．It is a fact.
C．It is a joke.	D．It is a diary.

【推荐2】Not many years ago， a wealthy and rather strange old man named Johnson lived alone in a village in the south of England. He had made a lot of money in trading with foreign countries. When he was seventy-five， he gave ￡ 12，000 to the village school to buy land and equipment for a children’s playground.
As a result of his kindness， many people came to visit him. Among them was a newspaperman. During their talk， Johnson remarked that he was seventy-five and expected to live to be a hundred. The newspaperman asked him how he managed to be healthy at seventy—five. Johnson had a sense of humor.   He liked whisky and drank some each day. “I have an injection （注射） in my neck each evening.” he told the newspaperman， thinking of his evening glass of whisky.
The newspaperman did not understand what Johnson meant. In his newspaper he reported that Johnson was seventy-five and had a daily injection in his neck. Within a week Johnson received thousands of letters from all over Britain， asking him for the secret of his daily injection.
1. Johnson became a rich man through _________.

A．doing business.

B．making whisky.

C．cheating.

D．buying and selling land.

2. The gift of money to the school suggests that Johnson __________.

A．had no children.

B．was a strange man.

C．was very fond of children.

D．wanted people to know how rich he was.

3. Many people wrote to Johnson to find out   __________.

A．what kind of whisky he had.

B．how to live longer.

C．how to become wealthy.

D．in which part of the neck to have an injection.

4. The newspaperman ____________.

A．should have reported what Johnson had told him.

B．shouldn’t have asked Johnson what injection he had.

C．was eager to live a long life.

D．should have found out what Johnson really meant.

5. When Johnson said he had an injection in his neck each evening， he really meant that ______.

A．he liked drinking a glass of whisky in the evening.

B．he needed an injection in the neck.

C．a daily injection in the evening would make him sleep well.

D．there was something wrong with his neck.

【推荐3】Jenny was a bright-eyed, pretty five-year-old girl.
One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl(珍珠) necklace priced at $2.50. How she wanted that necklace, and when she asked her mother if she would buy it for her, her mother said, "Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs an awful lot of money. I'll tell you what. I'll buy you the necklace, and when we get home we can make up a list of housework that you can do to pay for the necklace. And don't forget that for your birthday Grandma just might give you a whole dollar bill, too. Okay?" Jenny agreed, and her mother bought the pearl necklace for her.
Jenny worked on her chores very hard every day, and sure enough, her grandma gave her a brand-new dollar bill for her birthday. Soon Jenny had paid off the pearls. How Jenny loved those pearls. She wore them everywhere to kindergarten, bed and when she went out with her mother to run errands（差事）.
The only time she didn't wear them was in the shower. Her mother had told her that they would turn her neck green!
Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would get up from his favorite chair every night and read Jenny her favorite story.
One night when he finished the story, he said, "Jenny, do you love me?"
"Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you," the little girl said.
"Well, then, give me your pearls."
"Oh! Daddy, not my pearls!" Jenny said. "But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. And you can have her tea party outfit, too. Okay?"
"Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. "Good night, little one."
A week later, her father once again asked Jenny after her story, "Do you love me?"
"Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you."
"Well, then, give me your pearls."
"Oh, Daddy, not my pearls! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She's my favorite. Her hair is so soft, and you can play with it and braid（编辫子）it and everything. You can have Ribbons if you want her, Daddy," the little girl said to her father.
"No, that's okay," her father said and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. "God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams."
Several days later, when Jenny's father came in to read her a story, Jenny was sitting on her bed and her lip was trembling." Here, Daddy," she said, and held out her hand. She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside. She let it slip into her father's hand.
With one hand her father held the plastic pearls and the other he pulled out of his pocket a blue velvet (天鹅绒) box. Inside of the box were real, genuine, beautiful pearls. He had had them all along. He was waiting for Jenny to give up the cheap stuff so he could give her the real thing.
1. Which statement is NOT correct?

A．Jenny loves her father very much.

B．Jenny’s pearl necklace can turn green when it is wet.

C．Jenny has other toys she loves very much besides the necklace.

D．Jenny didn’t want to give up her necklace though she did so.

2. The reason why little Jenny wanted to give her father doll and toy horse is that __________.

A．they were lovely

B．she liked them very much

C．they were worth much more

D．she loved her necklace too much

3. What does the writer mainly want to tell us through the loving story?

A．Whatever you want, you need to earn it yourself.

B．Life is both disappointing and hopeful at the same time.

C．Your parents are always the people who would like to spoil you.

D．Only if you show your real deep love to others, will you get the same in return.

【推荐1】It's about time somebody destroyed that old myth(神话)about childhood being the happiest period of your life. Childhood may certainly be fairly happy, but its greatest moments can't compare with the joy of being an adult.     1     Adults choose the clothes their children will wear, the books they will read and the friends they will play with. This is an adult world.

    2     But which adult would honestly change places with a child? Every movement you make, every thought you think is watched by some adult, Remember how gentle pressure was given to you with words like “if you don't do as I say, I will...”. I'm sure you will never forget!

Even so, these are only part of child's trouble. No matter how kind and loving parents may be, children often suffer from terrible and illogical fears since they can't understand the world around them.     3     Adults can share their fears with other adults while children have to face their fears alone.

But the most painful part of childhood is a period when you begin to go out of it, the period when you go into adolescence.     4     Adolescents pay much attention to their appearance and the impression they make on others. They feel shy, awkward and clumsy. Feelings are sensitive and hearts easily broken. Teenagers experience moments of great happiness or black despair.

What a happy time it is to grow up. Suddenly you get your balance; the world opens up before you. You are free to choose; you have your own place to live in and your own money to spend. You do not have to ask approval for everything you do.     5    

A．You are one yourself!

B．Who ever asked a six-year-old for opinion?

C．Sometimes, adults could be very cruel to children.

D．They often have such fear in the dark or in the dreams.

E．As the old saying goes: Spare the rod and spoil the child.

F．There is a complete lack of self-confidence during this time.

G．You must have heard these words about how happy it is to be a child.

【推荐2】In today’s fast-paced world, busy lifestyle easily puts stress on relationships. Disappointment is a fact of life. Sometimes other people will unavoidably disappoint you or let you down.     1     But you don’t have to let it prevent you living a happy and successful life. The tips below can help you recover from the hurt or anger.

Allow your feelings.     2     Don’t try to hide them, because it’s natural to feel disappointed when the people you trust don’t come through for you. Putting the feelings into words can help.

Figure out why you feel let down or betrayed.     3     Do you need understanding, support, commitment or consideration? Let yourself feel the disappointment of the unmet need and then accept it or come up with ways you can meet the unmet need for yourself.

    4     Think about whether it would be useful to speak up about your feelings of disappointment or betrayal. If you decide to speak up, think about how you could do so mindfully rather than with angry reactions that can make things worse.

Set boundaries if you need to. If you’ve spoken up clearly and the person still doesn’t take responsibility or change his / her behavior, how can you best take care of yourself?     5     Boundaries can help you feel emotionally safe, and they help restore your self-respect.

A．Decide if you need to speak up.

B．You can’t stop people from letting you down.

C．Learn to be your own supporter and best friend.

D．Decide if this is someone you still want in your life.

E．Feeling refused or betrayed can cause sadness, anxiety or anger.

F．If you need practical help, consider turning to your parents or friends.

G．Think about what needs of yours aren’t being met by this person’s response.

【推荐3】Lack is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity," said the American talk show host Oprah Winfrey. I've never watched her show, but when a self-made billionaire gives life advice it' s probably worth listening to.

Her point is that blind luck is very rare. You may have to be lucky to find a good job these days but that does not mean you should sit at home waiting for the opportunity to come to you. If you're a Chinese, you may already be familiar with the tale of a farmer waiting by a tree stump（树桩）for a rabbit to run out and break its neck.

Richard Wiseman, the UK psychologist, conducted an experiment as part of his studies. First he divided volunteers into two groups: those who said they were lucky in life and those who said they were not. He gave everyone a newspaper and asked them to look through it to count how many photographs it had inside. On average, the unlucky people took about two minutes to count the photographs while the lucky people took just seconds. Why? On the second page of the newspaper, a command, "Stop counting There are 43 photographs in this newspaper," was written in big letters. The unlucky people mostly did not spot the message.

It's easy to compare this situation to a young person looking for jobs in a local paper. They might search so hard for one type of position that they miss an even better opportunity. People who are "lucky", in fact, keep an open mind and don't go through the same routine every day.

I first came to China in 2002 when it was considered a rather strange thing to do, Like many foreigners, my plan was to teach English for one year. Seven years later, and still here, I've had many great opportunities such as writing for newspapers and magazines. I did not dream these would have been possible. I've also never been sick, had an accident, got into a fight or had problems with the police. Coincidence? After reading about Professor Wiseman's studies I think not.

As Wiseman advises, I usually trust my own judgment. Your friends and parents may give you advice based on rational（理性）thinking, but it's important to consider how you feel about each choice you make. Your feeling acts as a warning for a potential problem.

Finally, try to turn bad luck into good. Even if you do fall down and break a leg, the time spent at home can be used wisely to study English.

1. What do you know about Oprah Winfrey?

A．She is a good organizer of a talk show in America.

B．She became famous through her family background.

C．She was lucky and seldom fell flat on her face.

D．She became successful entirely by her own effort.

2. The writer quoted the Chinese tale of a farmer in order to show________.

A．luck is in your own hand

B．bad luck can turn into good

C．you can't wait for an opportunity

D．man can conquer nature

3. From the experiment Wiseman drew the conclusion that________.

A．lucky people are quick-minded

B．unlucky people are slow to read

C．lucky people often have an open mind

D．unlucky people are not routineers

4. The underlined word "spot" is the closest in meaning to "________”.

A．recognize

B．mark

C．make

D．receive

5. Which of the following proverbs most agrees with the writer's point?

A．Make the best of a bad situation.

B．Rome was not built in a day.

C．All is not gold that glitters.

D．A good heart conquers ill fortune.

【推荐2】The repairman told me, “No charge Professor Pan! We’re friends.” “I’d rather pay,” I replied. “If it’s free, I can’t afford it!”

Chinese often refuse payment for professional services, insisting, “We’re friends now!” But then they show up later to ask me to tutor them in English, or get them into an American university, and I wish I’d have just paid the 30 yuan I owed them in the first place!

According to the Americans, “There’s no free lunch,” meaning that there’s a price for everything, and I’m always looking around to figure out what this means．Many of our neighbours have given us fruit or flowers or costly teas, never asking anything in return．For years, a bicycle repairman has repeatedly refused to let me pay him. “Wait until you have something major to fix!” he insists．

I mentioned to a peasant friend that I wished I had a stone mill to grind (磨) flour for bread. A month later he showed up with a beautiful mill that he’d had his uncle in the countryside carve from a solid block of granite (花岗石).

Chinese generosity is a real education for Americans like me, who would rather avoid social entanglements (纠纷) and just hand over the money. But cash can’t compensate (补偿) for the greatest gift — friendship.

When an American saw some of my friends sitting on bamboo stools under the trees, sipping (呷 ) tea, he said, “They must have nothing better to do.” “Actually,” I said, “they are professors, with plenty to do. But probably you’re right in saying that, at this moment, they have nothing better to do. And neither do I!” And I joined the group. We chatted about tea and Chinese cooking and how much my boys have grown since we arrived. One man said, “They were pocket-sized when you came here. Now they’re taller than you. How time flies!”

How life flies. And Chinese are smart enough to share what they know they cannot keep. They freely give of their time, never too busy to help a friend. And they are teaching me, slowly, to both give and receive. So the next time someone says, “No charge. We’re friends!” I will thank them heartily. But if they show up later asking me to tutor them in English, I’ll make sure they tutor my son in Chinese as well, because there’s still no free lunch.

1. Why did the author insisted on paying repairman while he was offered free repairs?

A．Because he was an honest man.

B．Because he didn’t know the repairman.

C．Because he thought it natural to pay for others’ service.

D．Because he didn’t want to help others in return.

2. Generally, the author thinks that Chinese are       .

A．generous and always ready to help their friends

B．good at exchange of equal values

C．free enough to drink tea and chat with their friends

D．helpful but don’t treasure time

3. What is an American’s attitude towards the author’s friend sitting, drinking tea, on bamboo stools under the trees?

A．Respectful.	B．Uncomprehending.
C．Uncaring.	D．Tolerant.

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The Chinese would rather not take the money to avoid problems in social communication.

B．When a peasant knew the author needed a mill, he made one for the author himself.

C．The author thinks that Chinese are wise enough to enjoy the limited life.

D．The author thinks little of Chinese way of life.

5. The best title of the passage should be “       ”.

A．Learn to Both Give And Receive

B．A Good Lesson from Chinese

C．True Help or Not

D．Still No Free Lunch

【推荐1】Scientists and marine biologists(海洋生物学家) had something to celebrate last week when two lost humpback whales(座头鲸) returned to the Pacific Ocean. Delta and Dawn — a mother and a baby — had circled the Sacramento Bay area for two weeks before going back to the ocean.

＂We all shouted loudly like ‘Yay’!＂said Jim Oswald, a spokesman for the Marine Mammal Center. ＂It’s been really exciting.＂

The humpback whales were last spotted on May 29 near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. Scientists are sure that the whales swam into open water during the evening of May 29 or early the next morning, since there have been no further sightings of the whales. Even so, boats were sent out to look for them, just in case the whales made another wrong turn.

Officials spent two weeks trying to get the whales to turn back towards the ocean. Biologists played recordings of whale-feeding as well as unfamiliar sounds to try to make the whales head back to the Pacific Ocean.

However, Delta and Dawn gave scientists an unexpected chance to study humpback whales in the wild. Scientists were able to gather sound recordings and watch their behaviors. This is especially exciting because humpback whales are an endangered species. What’s more, scientists don’t usually have the chance to observe (观察) them in their natural habitat.

＂All those things are very hard to get,＂ said Oswald,＂So what we are doing is filling up the knowledge blank on humpback whales in the wild. ＂ Scientists should be able to use this information to help other lost whales in the future.

1. Jim Oswald was very happy because____________.

A．the whales traveled to Sacramento Bay

B．he found the lost humpback whales

C．the scientists held a great celebration

D．the whales returned to the Pacific Ocean

2. In order to make the whales go back to the ocean, the biologists____________.

A．fed them with other animals	B．swam into open water
C．played music for them	D．played strange sounds to them

3. The fifth paragraph mainly tells us that____________.

A．humpback whales will disappear in the future

B．humpback whales were excited in their natural habitat

C．scientists learned more about humpback whales

D．scientists are worried about humpback whales

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

A．Looking for the Lost Whales	B．Helping the Lost Whales
C．The Lost Whales Returned	D．Two Whales Were Lost

【推荐3】The beginning of baseball in China traces back further than most would think, in 1863. From that time, Chinese universities soon began to stage baseball activities. The first game, as documents recorded, was held in Shanghai in 1905. National interest in this traditionally American sport picked up quickly, and in 1915, China placed second in the Greater Asia baseball tournament held in Shanghai. Several decades later, baseball was as popular as it would ever be. In 1959,teams from 30 regions came together in a national competition.

Founded in 2002, the China Baseball League (CBL) is China’s professional league for the sport, with seven teams around the country. The opportunity to capture a huge new market with China’s growing interest saw the US Major League Baseball (MLB) open its first China office in Beijing in 2007, which has since then developed the Chinese market and educated young athletes.An example is the youth baseball program Play Ball in major Chinese cities. In the same year, the CBL partnered with Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), agreeing to allow Japanese clubs to send coaches and players to China and Chinese players to train at Japanese facilities. This program helps Chinese schools integrate baseball into their physical education curriculum, build professional development centers. More and more Chinese youths are getting involved with the sport, taking baseball class on the weekends or after school. Many programs for children have been established and often hold classes at many baseball fields.

Through these different partnerships and co-operations, China has created opportunities for the citizens to experience another culture. China might just be the future of baseball. Through heavy investments since 2017, the CBL hopes to one day cultivate a Yao Ming of baseball, which would bring huge exposure to the sport.

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

A．The beginning of baseball in China.

B．The development of baseball in China.

C．The national competition of baseball in China.

D．The interest in this traditionally American sport.

2. How does the writer develop this text?

A．By the time order.

B．By the cities adding.

C．By China’s interest growing.

D．By partner countries increasing.

3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word "capture" in paragraph 2?

A．lose.	B．found.
C．seize.	D．control.

4. What can we predict from paragraph3?

A．Baseball remains a mystery to most of Chinese people.

B．The interest in developing baseball is limited in China.

C．Chinese schools will have baseball education curriculum.

D．More baseball talents and fans will spring up in China.