【推荐1】Distance learning has become the new form of education since schools closed, and teachers have adapted — with the help of some truly amazing online applications.

Google Classroom

This popular application allows teachers to create online forums to share courses, news, or lessons as well as a platform to assign, collect, and give feedback on student work. I’ve used Google Classroom for years, and it has become the cornerstone of my classroom throughout distance learning.

Google Forms

This application is often used to gather information in a variety of contexts. Its test feature can be enabled to block users from opening other windows. It also offers auto-grading for multiple-choice tests. It has become a daily application in my classes during distance learning. I use it for pre-assessments, tests, and surveys.

Flipgrid

Flipgrid is a free online application that allows students and teachers to record short online videos Teachers can easily create accounts and then within accounts create “classrooms.” From there, teachers can create posts for students to respond to via short videos.

Google Meet

Google Meet is an online meeting platform where teachers can share their screens with all participants to see as well as record the meeting. I’ve recorded all of my daily lessons and then posted the recordings to Google Classroom at the request of my students. This is a practice I’d like to continue even after distance learning as students really like the option to return to a recording of the day’s lesson to review it at their own pace.

1. Which application is perfect for tests?

A．Flipgrid

B．Google Meet

C．Google Forms

D．Google Classroom

2. What is a typical feature of Google Meet?

A．Responding to posts with short videos.	B．Recording lessons for review.
C．Creating online forums to share news.	D．Auto-grading students’ assignments.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a magazine.	B．In a biography.
C．In a travel brochure.	D．In a science report.

【推荐2】Old Computers Make for Unhappy Workers

LONDON (Reuters)-----Dealing with the dissatisfaction of aging and unreliable office computers leads to workers,unhappiness and more sick -leave, a survey showed on Wednesday.

A survey carried out by carefree. net of over 2, 700 European office workers from the UK,France and Germany found that workplace dissatisfaction increased greatly with the age of the computer equipment.

“We do know that job satisfaction is falling in Britain and most advanced nations, "said Stephen White, a researcher from the Work Foundation. “The actual reasons for this are the subject of very heated discussion. It's certainly one interesting theory that technology may be the cause of this in some way,”White added.

A quarter of those using outdated computers in Britain said they were"quite" or " very dissatisfied"with their everyday job compared to 16 percent of those who had enjoyed an advantage from up-to-date technology.

The survey also said that among workers dealing with outdated equipment, there was a 35 percent greater probability they would take six or more days of sick-leave per year compared with the average worker. In France, where more workers use old computers, the probability jumped to 55 percent.

Results also showed that women in the three countries were more likely to be using outdated equipment. In the UK, where more workers have up-to-date computers than in the other countries surveyed, the number of women using old equipment doubled that of men.

White pointed out that there were two sides to this problem, saying that continuously having to deal with new technology and equipment cap also be a source of worry. "Old and faulty equipment is a major cause of office dissatisfaction. There is no question about it; but you also have to say that the frequent change of equipment is also, or could be, a main cause of dissatisfaction.”

1. The underlined word"this"(paragraph 3) refers to____________.

A．computer use in most jobs	B．workplace dissatisfaction
C．the aging of office computers	D．the survey by cared free. net

2. How many office workers using old computers in Britain expressed their dissatisfaction?

A．16%.	B．35%.
C．25%.	D．55%.

3. According to White, why were the women surveyed more likely to use old computers?

A．Most office workers use old computers.

B．They do some of their work with computers.

C．They are easier to be satisfied with new technology.

D．Dealing with new equipment can cause anxiety.

4. What is the subject of the news story?

A．Influence of technology in the workplace.

B．Research work of the Work Foundation.

C．Poor working conditions in offices.

D．Different attitudes to old computers.

【推荐3】Computer technology has its own special words. One example is the word “mouse”. A computer mouse is not a small animal that lives in buildings or open fields. It is a small object that you move around on a flat surface in front of a computer. The mouse moves the pointer on the computer screen. Computer expert （专家）Douglas Engelbart developed the idea of the mouse in the early 1960s. It was called a mouse because it had a tail at one end. The tail was the wire （电线）that connected it to the computer.

Using a computer takes some training. People who are experts are sometimes called hackers. A hacker is usually a person who writes software programs in a special computer language. But the word “hacker” is also used to describe a person who tries to steal information from computer systems.

Another well known computer word is Google, spelled g-o-o-g-l-e. It is the name of a popular “search engine（引擎）“for the Internet. People use the search engine to find information about almost any subjects on the Internet. People who started the company named it Google because in mathematics, googol, spelled g-o-o-g-o-I, is an extremely large number. It is the number followed by one hundred zeros.

If you Google someone, you might find that person's name on a blog. A blog is the shortened name for a Weblog. A blog is a personal Web page. It may have stories, opinions, pictures and links（链接）to other Web sites. Some people add information to their blogs every day. People who have blogs are called bloggers.

Blogs are not the same as spam. Spam is unwanted sales messages sent to your electronic mailbox...

1. How did the computer mouse get its name?

A．Because of its size.	B．Because of its use.
C．Because of its appearance.	D．Because of mouse's living habits.

2. A hacker refers to a person who.

A．often surfs the Internet	B．steals things from other people
C．needs some training in computer	D．is experienced in writing computer language

3. How did the author develop the passage?

A．By giving examples.

B．By following the order of time.

C．By asking and answering questions.

D．By comparing different computer words.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Computer technology.

B．Some famous computer experts.

C．Some computer words and their meanings.

D．How to use some computer words properly.

【推荐1】Zea Tongeman, a 14-year-old student, who is crazy about the Internet, applied technology to create an application that encourages people to recycle rubbish while having fun.

Zea was really inspired when she attended “Little Miss Geek Day”, an event that aims at making technology more accessible and appealing to young women and inspiring them to consider technology careers. Soon after, she entered “Apps for Good”, a competition that encourages students to create positive change through technology. Teaming up with her friend, Jordan Stirbu, she laid the foundations for the “Jazzy Recycling”.

The “Jazzy Recycling” application is designed to encourage young people to recycle rubbish more, which wins the favour of the youth. It turns waste disposal into a game and helps you find places to recycle it. Then you scan what you need to recycle, share it, and get rewards such as shopping vouchers (代币券) and games to be unlocked for what you have recycled.

Tapping into the teen enthusiasm for sharing every little aspect of their daily lives on social media, recycling efforts can be shared too as a fun game among friends, which can make more people take part in recycling activities.

Zea explains why she is addicted to the Internet and how technology has changed her ideas about the future, “I used to think technology was just fixing computers and using smartphones; I have become very tired of just using what is available. I have discovered another side of it and that I can make technology of my own.”

In fact, Zea Tongeman has taken the idea of recycling seriously and hopes all her fellow human beings would give it a serious thought. This teen girl from the United Kingdom has made use of computer programming to create her own app that would encourage people to go recycling for a better world.

1. What is “Little Miss Geek Day” intended to do?

A．To inspire students to go recycling.	B．To encourage students to create more.
C．To introduce some famous young ladies.	D．To get girls interested and involved in technology.

2. How does the “Jazzy Recycling” application appeal to the young?

A．It combines recycling with fun.	B．It offers money to those who recycle rubbish.
C．It raises their awareness of waste disposal.	D．It provides varieties of convenient services.

3. Which of the following best describes Zea Tongeman?

A．Brave.

B．Honest.

C．Creative.

D．Kind.

4. What can we learn from Tongeman’s story?

A．Teenagers have a talent for creating apps.

B．Technology plays a significant role in education.

C．Competitions inspire teenagers to achieve success.

D．Young people can make a difference in their own ways.

【推荐2】Orthopedic pillows are not just like any other ordinary pillow. These products are specially made to fulfill a specific function.

People buy orthopedic pillows for several reasons. Sometimes people buy this type of pillow because their doctor has specifically recommended them to do so as part of a treatment and management plan for neck, back, or bone problems. In recent years, people have become more aware of the science behind orthopedic pillows, which accounts for the increase in the popularity of these pillows. There has been a lot of available orthopedic pillow information for anyone interested. The science behind these pillows has also advanced significantly over the years, which means that orthopedic pillows are now more effective and useful than ever.

Orthopedic pillows help you maintain the right gesture. While traditional pillows may be very comfortable, they do not necessarily promote the proper gesture as you sleep, which is proved to be important for your health. It also helps you avoid waking up with a host of body aches and pains. Among the most common causes of back and neck pains is sleeping without adequate support. Orthopedic pillows can provide you with the necessary support that will keep these kinds of body pains away. The pillow is specifically designed to conform to the natural contours (轮廓) of your body, thus ensuring that your skeletal structure is kept in proper alignment (直线) throughout the night and that no part of your body is subjected to too much pressure, which leads to pain.

Of course, it is understandable that you may find an orthopedic pillow a bit uncomfortable the first time you use it, but that is true with any new experience. The materials used in manufacturing these pillows are ideal for the kind of sleep that you are looking for.

Just like any product in the market, there is a disadvantage to an orthopedic pillow as well. They are usually more expensive than traditional pillows. But, if you treat the purchase as an investment on your health, it may be a lot easier for you to part with the cash.

1. What makes orthopedic pillows increasingly popular?

A．People's worries about sleep loss.

B．Doctors' specific recommendation.

C．The advancement of medical sciences.

D．Their good effects on decreasing back and neck pains.

2. Orthopedic pillows are superior to traditional pillows mainly in that .

A．materials used in orthopedic pillows are much more ideal

B．orthopedic pillows promote the proper sleeping posture

C．orthopedic pillows may make sleepers more comfortable

D．people's body pains will be cured by using orthopedic pillows

3. What causes body pains when one is sleeping according to the passage?

A．Proper alignment.

B．A thick quilt.

C．The skeletal structure.

D．Lack of support.

4. What does the author think of orthopedic pillows?

A．They are just worth the price.

B．They can bear a little pressure.

C．They help cure people's disease.

D．They have shortcomings in function.

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The impacts of pillows on people's health.

B．The market prospect of orthopedic pillows.

C．Benefits and drawbacks of using orthopedic pillows.

D．Scientific secrets behind orthopedic pillows.

【推荐3】Steve Jobs was one of the fathers of the personal computing time and the founder of Apple. He was also one of the giants of the information age. Here are some of his greatest contributions.

Apple II Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computers Inc. in 1976. A year later, the Apple II was invented. This production was the world’s first personal computer.	The iMac Under Job’s leadership Apple introduced the all-in-one iMac computer in 1998. The iMac became the first machine, which offered only a CD-ROM slot (狭孔).
The iPad By 2010, Steve Jobs was confident the world was ready to have a tablet computer that would be great for watching movies and playing games. The iPad is a great success.	iPhone 4s iPhone 4s came out on October 4, 2011, in America. It looks like iPhone 4. It has a large and wider screen and a better camera.

1. When was the iPhone 4s invented?

A．In 1977.

B．In 1998.

C．In 2010.

D．In 2011.

2. Which one was the oldest?

A．The Apple II.

B．The iMac.

C．The iPad.

D．The iPhone 4s.

3. From the passage, we can know that the iPad ________.

A．has a CD-ROM slot	B．is great for watching movies
C．has a better camera	D．is the first personal computer

【推荐1】STEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Strengthening STEM education is vital to preparing kids to compete in the 21st century economy, because kids’ success is driven not only by what they know, but by what they can do with what they know. As a result, it’s more important than ever for youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. The following camps provide the skills needed to succeed in the highly competitive society.

Steve & Kate’ s Camp

December 26th to January 24th

Steve & Kate’s Camp was founded on the belief that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and develop creative confidence that will help them unleash (突然释放) their true potential. It offers a safe, judgement-free environment where kids can be themselves, explore their passions and make a few mistakes along the way.

Phone:415-389-5437

App Camp

February 16th to March 28th

Asheville School is offering a unique app camp experience for teenagers across the US and abroad who are interested in learning how to make exciting new apps for the iPhone and iPad. Students will learn about Apple’s Swift programming language and learn Apple’s new AR technology.

Phone:828-254-6345

Game Camp Nation

April 17th to June 9th

Use your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, strengthen self-confidence and make new friends. Creativity, Critical thinking & Communication: We emphasize the 3Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world. Hands-on projects spark curiosity. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends.

Phone:619-446-6495

Camp Motor-sport

August 10th to October 7th

For the camper who loves to hear those famous words “Start your engines!” Camp Motor-sport offers exciting motor-sport focusing on summer camp programs for girls and boys aged 9 to 17. In addition to gaining valuable seat time, campers get hands-on experience with the STEM aspects of automotive design. When not driving, Camp Motor-sport still has all the fun campers expect including a private lake with swimming, boats, and gaga ball just to name a few.

Phone:888-836-1212

1. Which camp will you choose if your kid has a long Christmas vacation?

A．Game Camp nation.	B．Camp Motor-sport
C．Steve Kate’s Camp.	D．APP Camp.

2. If interested in programming, the kids can choose ________.

A．Steve & Kate’s Camp	B．APP Camp
C．Game Camp Nation	D．Camp Motor-sport

3. What number will you call if your kid wants to have much fun in the camp?

A．415-389-5437.	B．828-254-6345.
C．619-446-6495.	D．888-836-1212.

4. What do Steve Kate's Camp and Game Camp Nation have in common?

A．They both make learners become confident.

B．They both appeal to learners full of curiosity.

C．They are both popular with programming language learners.

D．They are both free of charge for teenagers all around the US.

5. The passage is written to ________.

A．motivate teenagers to prepare for the competition

B．share information on how to spark kids’ curiosity

C．help teenagers compete successfully in society

D．attract parents to enroll their kids in the camps

【推荐3】Most children now chat daily either online or through their mobile phones. They are connecting to a huge number of other children all over the world. Some are shy “in real life” but are confident to communicate with others online; others find support from people of their own age on relationship issues, or problems at home.

Sometimes the online world, just like the real world, can introduce problems, such as cheating or arguments. Going online is great fun, but there are also a few people who use the Internet to do bad things. Children must know that there are both the good things and the dangers on the Internet.

To keep children safe, your management must cover the family computer. Just as you decide which TV programmes are suitable, you need to do the same for the websites and chatrooms your children visit. Remind your children that online friends are still strangers and there are dangers too.

Computer studies are part of schoolwork now, so it’s likely that your children may know more than you do. We get left behind when it comes to the interactive areas of websites, like chatrooms and message boards, which are especially strange. The language of chat is strange to many parents, too. Chatters love to use abbreviations (缩写) such as: atb — all the best, bbfn — bye bye for now, cult8r — see you later, gr8 — great, Idk — I don’t know, imbl — it must be love, kit — keep in touch, paw — parents are watching, lol — laugh out loud, xint — excellent!

It seems like another language, and it is!

1. The passage is meant for _______.

A．children

B．teachers

C．parents

D．net bar owners

2. In order to keep children safe online, you’d better _______.

A．not allow them to use the Internet	B．surf the Internet together with them
C．teach them to use correct net words	D．choose suitable websites and chatrooms for them

3. If you stand beside him when your son is chatting about something secret online, he may use _______.

A．bbfn

B．paw

C．cul8er

D．lol

4. Which of the following will the author probably agree with?

A．The chat language is strange to adults.	B．The Internet is not good for children.
C．Children can chat so much online.	D．The Internet is a good place for children.

5. Most children now are fond of chatting online because _______.

A．some of them are shy in real life

B．some of them like connecting to other children

C．they have bad relations with their parents

D．they find support from people of their own age on relationship issues, or problems at home

【推荐1】You’re doing homework online for a science class. A question comes up: Do newborn human babies see the world in black and white? Do you guess or search for the answer? Searching online for the answer may get you a better grade on the homework. But a study suggests it won’t necessarily help you learn.

Psychologist Amold Glass gave his students a series of quizstyle online homework assignments. The day before a lesson, students answered homework questions about the upcoming material. They answered similar questions in class a week later and again on the exam. If you read about a topic again and again, you’re not likely to remember it very well. But if you test yourself again and again, you will have better performance in the end. So the students in Glass’s classes should have performed better on each set of questions in the homework series, and then best of all on the exam.

For many years, students had improved through each set of questions and did best on the exam. But later, many students are doing more poorly on the exam than before. Glass wonders “What a bizarre result that is? How can it be? ” His students tend to blame themselves, thinking, “I’ m not smart enough,” or “I should have studied more.” He suspects something else is going on, so he think about what has changed over those 11 years. One big thing is the rise of smartphones. So it is easier today to quickly go online and find the answer to just about any homework question. But students can’t use phones during an exam. And that might explain why they aren’t doing as well on the tests.

To test this, Glass and Kang asked students in 2017 and 2018 whether they came up with their homework answers themselves or looked them up. Students who tended to look up answers also tended to do better on homework than their exams.

1. What can we infer from the first 2 paragraphs?

A．Doing homework online is a trend.	B．Childish question is hard to answer.
C．Thinking over a question helps you a lot.	D．It is necessary to find an effective learning method.

2. What can we know about Amold Glass’ tests?

A．Students get enough knowledge from tests.

B．Questions on tests were chosen from homework.

C．Students performed better on tests than on homework.

D．Questions on tests had nothing to do with homework.

3. What does the underlined word “ bizarre” mean?

A．Final.

B．Strange.

C．Possible.

D．Obvious.

4. What would be the best title?

A．Bad Effects of Online Knowledge	B．Technology is not Always Good for Us
C．What Is the Best Way to Get Knowledge	D．Guessing Answers or Searching Them Online

【推荐2】I still remember a lovely girl, though I don't know her name.

We met in the Children’s Hospital, I was 11. I was born with a hole in my heart. So was the five- year-old girl in the bed beside me. We were both recovering from the same operation. Because I was older and wiser, I thought it was my job to look after her. “Do you want to hear a story? ” I asked her one afternoon. “Great! ” she said.

It was so easy to make her happy. She seemed always to be smiling or singing songs.

Life wasn't fair. She passed away. My recovery went well. “You’re really lucky nurse told me. ” But how come my operation was so easy and hers wasn’t?   "I asked. “Easy?” my dad said. “David, your operation wasn't easy at all. We thought we were going to lose you. For two weeks after your operation many things could go wrong. You’re really lucky When you were in the coma（昏迷）,she used to come over to your bed and sing to you. She was watching over you. ” my dad said.

My surgery scars（疤痕）are hidden under my shirt along with the memory of that little girl. She will be at my side like a small angel（天使）. I am old and wise enough now to know that I watching over me whenever life is fair or unfair.

1. Why did the writer look after the little girl?

A．He thought it was his duty	B．Her parents were busy.
C．She wanted to hear stories.	D．She was his best friend.

2. What was the girl's character like?

A．Shy.	B．Kind
C．Careful.	D．Humorous.

3. What can we learn about the writer?

A．He stayed in hospital for a short time.

B．It was easy for him to recover from illness.

C．A nurse in the hospital said he was unlucky.

D．He treasures the memory of that little girl.

【推荐3】Human beings can use language to communicate, but what about animals? How do they communicate with each other without using language? Well, different animals use different types of communication.

Sounds are one of the most common types of communication in animals. Bats usually follow sound waves to communicate. Birds communicate through their chirping(唧唧叫).Mammals generally use sounds to give calls to other members of their community and whales are good at using sound waves.

Besides sounds, facial expressions are also used by animals. For example, when dogs are angry, they show their teeth barking and raise their ears. When they’re frightened, they pull their ears behind with the mouth open. For another example, when the parent bird brings food for the baby bird, the “begging expression” can be observed on its face.

Next, gestures and body movements are also common in animals. For example, honey bees dance to communicate. A deer waves its tail to warn others of some danger coming closer. A gorilla sticks its tongue out to express anger.

Many animals communicate through smells. They give off pheromones (信息素)to express messages to other animals. Wolves, deer and insects generally use this type of communication. Even amoebas (变形虫)need to communicate and do it by giving out chemicals. The animals use this type of communication to attract others for giving birth to baby animals.

Besides the above means of communication, some animals communicate by touching each other. For example, monkeys express feelings by touching each other’s hands, and they even give hugs and kisses to express love.

1. When a dog shows its teeth barking and raises its－ears, it must be _________.

A．expressing its fear	B．expressing its anger
C．begging its owner for something	D．warning its owner of some danger

2. Smells are used by animals mainly to _________.

A．produce their young	B．drive their enemies away
C．show their different feelings	D．ask for some food

3. We can learn from the passage that _________.

A．a deer will waves its tail once it senses danger

B．most animals use their smells to attract others

C．bats are better at using sound waves than whales

D．a gorilla sticks its tongue out when it’s frightened

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Sounds are the most common type of communication in animals.

B．Human beings can use language to communicate, but animals can’t.

C．Animals can communicate with each other without using language.

D．Animals communicate with each other in different ways, such as sound, smell etc.