【推荐1】Because of Internet technology, people from different parts of the world can connect with one another, and get information about any and everything in the world.     1     They spend so much time online, hardly realizing that much of it is actually wasted on something meaningless. For example, they waste much time playing games. Luckily there are many meaningful things you can do on the Internet. For example:

●    2     These courses don’t require you to go out to attend classes. They can also be done from the comfort of your home. So they’re very convenient.

●If you’re a DIY (Do It Yourself) person, you should check for online resources (资源) that help you with this thing. From questions like how to paint a room, to questions like how to repair a broken car engine, all the answers can be found online.     3     From home decoration and repair to fashion and relationships, there are many sources that give you good advice.

●Practise your hobby on the Internet. Find information on what you like to do. Find the latest information on things of your interest.     4     In a word, the Internet has many good sources that allow you to practise your hobbies, and even earn out of them.

●Listen to your favorite songs, watch your favorite movies, or listen to speeches by inspirational (激励的) speakers. Songs can help you feel relaxed.     5     And listening to inspirational speeches can make you feel good about yourself.

A．Take part in fun activities that you enjoy.

B．Movies can give you that much-needed break.

C．Take academic courses and improve your skills.

D．However, very few of us make real good use of the Internet.

E．So, what type of productive thing would you like to do on the Internet?

F．There are so many websites where we can discover ideas and gain knowledge.

G．Also you can use the Internet to find answers for questions related to daily living.

【推荐2】       Anyone who has ever tried to stop smoking knows how difficult it is to quit. There is no lack of information about how unhealthy smoking is for you—not to mention the unpleasant smell. So why would teens ever begin to smoke?

    1    Research shows that the majority of smokers lit up their first cigarette in their early or mid-teens, precisely at a time when children are beginning to establish their own identity apart from their parents. Smoking can be an act of rebellion (反抗) against parents or authority figures, as well as a way to fit in with others and feel accepted.

Here are some things that parents can do to help a child stay smoke-free.

Start talking to your teen about how bad smoking is for him early, well before his teens. Keep talking, too.    2    

    3    For example, smoking makes your hair and clothing smell bad, stains the teeth, and reduces your lung power to play sports.

    4    Talk about the addictive power of smoking and tell him while those few cigarettes are his choice, the addiction that occurs shortly afterwards makes him powerless to decide whether or not he wants to light up.

Work on self-esteem (自尊) and self-confident with your teen. Much of the attraction of smoking is to gain acceptance.    5    

A．Young teens live in the moment, too.

B．Play on your child’s desire to make his own choices.

C．The answer lies in the develop-mental stage of your teens.

D．Give your child the facts, but focus on the things he can relate to.

E．Help your teen to feel good about himself without having to smoke.

F．One discussion will not be enough to help your child not to smoke.

G．They won’t be aware of how powerful addictive smoking is in a very short time.

【推荐1】Dear Santa Claus,
My name is Amy. I am 17 years old. I have a problem at school. Can you help me, Santa? Kids laugh at me because of the way I walk and run and talk. I have cerebral palsy. I just want one day when no one laughs at me or makes fun of me.
Love, Amy
At radio station WJLT in Fort Wayne, Indiana, letters poured in for the Christmas Wish Content. When Amy’s letter arrived at the radio station, Manager Lee Tobin read it carefully. He thought it wound be good for the people in Fort Wayne to hear about this special girl and her unusual wish. Mr. Tobin called up the local newspaper.
The next day, a picture of Amy and her letter to Santa made the front page of the “News Sentinel”. The story spread quickly. All across the country, newspapers and radio and television stations reported the story of the girl in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who asked for such a simple, yet remarkable Christmas gift—just one day without teasing.
Suddenly the postman was a regular at the Hagadorn house. Envelopes of all sizes addressed to Amy arrived daily from children and adults all across the nation. They came filled with holiday greetings and words of encouragement. Some of the writers had disabilities; some had been teased as children. Each writer had a special message for Amy. Through the cards and letters from strangers, Amy saw a world full of people who truly cared about each other.
Many people thanked Amy for being brave enough to speak up. Others encouraged her to ignore teasing and to hold her head high.
Amy did get her wish of a special day without teasing at South Wayne High School. Teachers and students talked together about how bad teasing can make others feel.
That year, the Fort Wayne mayor officially declared December 21^st as Amy Jo Hagadorn Day throughout the city. The mayor explained that by daring to make such a simple wish, Amy taught a universal lesson. “Everyone,” he said, “wants to and should be treated with respect, dignity and warmth.”
1. Amy’s letter showed that______.

A．she wanted to win Christmas Wish Contest

B．she is more independent than before

C．she is often ignored in and out of class

D．her schoolmates can’t understand her disability

2. We may infer from Amy’s story that_____.

A．the disabled hate those who laugh at them

B．the news media played a key role in helping Amy

C．Amy will still be made fun of by her classmates

D．there are few disabled people in Amy’s country

3. The mayor officially declared Amy Jo Hagadorn Day _______.

A．to tell how bad teasing can make others feel

B．to encourage people to hold their heads high

C．to explain how brave Amy was by making her wish

D．to call on the public to treat everyone properly

【推荐2】Forgiving someone who has hurt you or let you down is never an easy thing. Several new studies, however, say that it could have a lot of health benefits. When you think of forgiveness, you probably don't think of it as being a health or medical problem. Studies from Stanford University, on the other hand, show that something like anger can change your well-being.When cartoon book characters like the Incredible Hulk get angry, they change colours and often gain special power. In the real world, anger is less obvious and may be more dangerous. That's why Professor Fred Luskin, founder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project and author of Forgive for Good, says holding on to anger and hatred can harm your physical and mental health. Two new studies seem to show the same idea.

The studies find that people who are able to forgive feel less stress, less back pain, and less depression(抑郁). They also have fewer headaches, lower blood pressure, and fewer problems on sleeping.

So it doesn't matter if your anger is caused by the traffic or other things. Learning to let it go is important. Techniques such as deep breath or thought can help. Or just ask yourself if it's worth hurting yourself by staying angry with someone else.

Forgiveness does not mean that you simply accept what happened and say it's OK. Instead, it's a way of making peace with yourself about what happened in the past.

1. The author of the passage tries to make his viewpoint clear______.

A．by raising his own examples

B．based on his own experience

C．by mentioning some studies

D．by mentioning some typical patients

2. The example of the cartoon book characters is taken in the passage to______.

A．tell us that anger is more obvious and may be more dangerous in the real world

B．support the viewpoint that anger and hatres harm physical and mental health

C．let the readers know the different colours of cartoon faces

D．show how to control one’s temper

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?

A．People who are able to forgive feel less stress.

B．People who are able to forgive feel less depression.

C．People who are able to forgive have fewer problems on sleeping.

D．People who are able to forgive feel less tired.

4. The best title for his passage is probably______.

A．Forgiveness Is Good for Health

B．Forgiveness Is Never Easy

C．A Secret to Keeping Healthy

D．Anger Is Bad for Health

【推荐3】When your friends suddenly stop talking to you, it can leave you confused on what to do next.     1     However, basically, your friends are either really upset with you, or it has nothing to do with you at all. But how can you tell? What’s more, what should you do?

Find out if they have shut all their friends out or just you. It’s important to figure out if your friends have moved on from everyone, or just you. If it’s just you, then you probably did something at some point.     2     They try to get their forgiveness.

Reflect on yourself. Have your friends been upset with you for a while? Would you get it if they were? Not all people yell or scream when they’re upset.     3     If you fail to hear exactly what they’re saying, or you keep doing the same thing over and over again, they may move on and completely shut you out.

Communicate in a different way. There’s always the possibility that your friends haven’t shut you out completely, but they are bored with a certain form of communication, like texting or chatting online.     4     If so, trying a different method to reach your friends could make things better.

    5     If you can’t get responses from your friends, consider reconciling (和解) with them at some point in the future. Send them a note—Let them know you care about them and leave the door open for them.

A．Give them a helping hand.

B．So sometimes they take a break from it.

C．If you feel it was something bad, apologize for it.

D．Let your friends know you’re open to friendships.

E．There are many reasons why your friends might shut you out.

F．Your friends may not answer your calls or emails suddenly.

G．Some people will talk to you calmly about something you did.