【推荐1】I will never forget the darkness, the pain and strong desire to die.

November arrived grey and busy, and going into an even more stressful. December, I was filled with anxious thoughts.

A visit to my father’s grave is often a good chance to cry and when I leave I feel a little more at peace. But this time was different. I drove home and every night for the rest of that week, I cried.

On Saturday, I watched a TV program teaching baking, and then I started to learn. By the end of the weekend, I had a dining room table covered with sweet treats. I packaged them up in tins, attached a label to each of them with “winter love” on it, and dropped them off on a few of my neighbors’ porches (门廊) before work. It shocked me how much it lightened my mood, seeing a small package lost on a porch.

The thanks I received later from the neighbors made me light up. It felt so good, and it distracted me from my dark thoughts.

By January I had developed a routine: on Sunday I’d bake cookies and package them up, and on Monday I'd deliver them. Every week I added a few different people to my delivery route, baked a few different kinds of cookies.

Somewhere along the way things started showing up on my doorstep a homemade cup, a pair of socks with tiny cookies and even a gift certificate from the local bookstore. Every single one melted my heart. But what I really appreciated was how people began to share their own stories of mental health with me. There is no greater honor than to be trusted with another’s life. I was overwhelmed by the love and care of my community. It humbled me that something so simple had created such incredible kindness. It reminded me that there was good in me, in my neighbors, in the world.

I was shifting into a new season of light, while letting go of a season of darkness. What had begun as an attempt to bring light into my own darkness had been transformed into a story more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed. It reminded me that there is beauty in being kind. That life is tough, but there is a quiet strength in knowing you are not alone.

1. After she started sharing cookies with neighbors, the author_________.

A．gained trust and care from them

B．added other things to her delivery list

C．felt her life was no longer busy or stressful

D．found some of them had more mental problems than her

2. What is the author’s attitude toward her future life?

A．Positive.

B．Cautious.

C．Doubtful.

D．Concerned.

3. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To express gratitude to caring neighbors.

B．To speak of the benefits of baking cookies at home.

C．To share how being kind helped her regain hope.

D．To show the importance of a closely connected community.

【推荐2】The Champion Snorer (打鼾者)

It was the Cedar Rapids sleeper (卧铺车). Outside, it was as dark as the inside of an ink-bottle. In the sleeping car people slept. Or tried it. Some of them slept like Christian men and women, peacefully, sweetly and quietly. Others slept like demons (恶魔) as though it was their mission to keep everybody else awake.

    1    

We never heard anything snore like him. It was the most systematic snoring that was ever done, even on one of these tournaments of snoring, a sleeping car.     2     O, no! There was more cold-blooded magic in his system than that. He waited until everybody had had a taste of sleep, just to see how nice and pleasant it was; and then he broke in on their sound sleep like a winged, breathing demon, and they never knew what peace was again that night.

    3     We all hoped it was an accident, however; and, trusting that he wouldn’t do it again, we all forgave him. Then he ruined our hopes and spoiled the sweet sincerity of our forgiveness by a long-drawn “Gw-a-h-h-hah!” that sounded too much like business to be accidental.     4     But the sleeper in "lower three” went on in long-drawn, regular rhythms that indicated good staying qualities, “Gwa-a-a-h! Gwa-a-a-h! Gahwayway! Gahway-wah! Gahwa-a-ah!”

Evidently it was going to last all night; and the exhausted heads dropped back on the sleepless pillows, and the scolding began.     5     He shot off an annoying “Gwook!” which sounded as though his nose had got mad at him and he continued to disappoint everybody with a guttural (似喉间发出的) “Gurroch!” Then he paused again for breath and when he had accumulated enough, he let out a more disturbing “Kowpff!” that nearly shot the roof off the sleeping car.

A．Pretty soon “lower three” gave us a little variation.

B．Then there was a pause, and he awakened from sleep and looked at us.

C．He didn’t begin as soon as the lamps were turned down and everybody was in bed.

D．Of these the man in lower number three was the worst.

E．Just as the other passengers had consulted together how they might stop him, morning dawned.

F．Then every head in the sleeping car was held off the pillow for a minute, waiting to hear the worst.

G．He started out with terrific “Gu-r-r-rt!” that opened every eye in the car.

【推荐3】Sweat rolled off my forehead as my younger brother and I sat under the tree.

“Hi, Jason,” said my brother, Chad. “Do you hear the train?” I listened, but I heard only thunder in the distance. It was still miles away, but I heard it. It grew stronger and louder as it gained speed and got closer. How could that be?I wondered.

We were about to grab our bikes to see what it actually was when we stopped. What looked like a flock of birds darkened the sky overhead. When I looked at it closer, I realized it wasn’t birds. It was a tornado (龙卷风). The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as the air turned green and heavy. The sun disappeared. The wind strengthened and roared. I grabbed Chad’s arm and pulled him toward the house.

I tried to open the door, but it was as if an invisible (看不见的) force pushed against me. The door refused to open. When we finally managed to get inside, we found it was as dark as night. Our family had practiced a tornado safety plan many times. But I had never imagined that it would be just Chad and me at home the first time we needed to use it.

“Inside the closet! ” I yelled. It was small and crowded, but we got in it anyway. Chad began to cry. “It’s going to be all right.” I told him. But I was worried about Mom. I hope she’d found a safe place to wait out the storm.

The storm continued. I heard a thunder on the roof. I felt the whole house shaking. Then it was quiet. I opened the door and we inched our way out of the closet. Rain had got in through the open window and wet the carpets. A kitchen window had shattered, its screen blown away. I looked at the backyard. The tree was uprooted, and broken branches lay on the ground.

“Jason, I can’t get service,” Chad said as he held the phone in his hand. We had no electricity, either. I glanced at the wall clock. Had it been only 20 minutes since we’d first heard the thunder?

Then I heard footsteps toward the house. Mom had made it home safely. “Boys!” she yelled. “Are you all right?”

We ran out and hugged her. The sun came out, and this time it shone bright and clear.

1. When the tomado struck, ________.

A．the boys felt terrified and asked for help	B．a flock of birds darkened the sky overhead
C．the boys protected themselves in a safe place	D．the sound of the train grew stronger and louder

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Mom had trouble in finding the boys.

B．Jason knew how to deal with a tomado.

C．The tomado lasted for over half an hour.

D．Their house was flooded by the heavy rain.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Jason?

A．Calm and thoughtful.	B．Cautious and curious.
C．Dependent and sensitive.	D．Creative and active.

【推荐1】Standing on the edge of the plane, my tandem skydiving (双人跳伞) instructor, Bill, asked “Do you have any last words?” “Yes,” I said, joking. “I hope my parachute opens.”

I’d never felt more alive as Bill and I stepped out and started our freefall. Those first few seconds were amazing. As we reached 4,000 feet, I felt a parachute open above us. This, I was told , would slow us down for a smooth descent (下降). So why were we still traveling so fast? I looked up: The parachute was flopping unopened in the wind. I started to freak out. I could hear Bill swearing as he tried to fix whatever had gone wrong. Seconds passed, which felt like forever, until finally our emergency parachute opened. Except it got caught in the first one, making both parachutes useless. I asked Bill, “Are we going to die?” He said he didn’t know. At that moment, I just felt guilty. I’d brought my family along for the day. I’d invited them along to watch me die.

We hit the ground. I was immediately breathless, and an unimaginable pain shot up my back as we bounced into a lake on a golf course. Gathering all my strength, I turned to face Bill. He started screaming. We were found by some golfers. My mother and sister cried uncontrollably as Bill was put into a helicopter, and I was placed into an ambulance. The next four or five months were intense. I had broken my back. After being discharged (出院) from the hospital, I locked myself in my bedroom and took painkillers. I became terrified of the outside world.

After years of therapy(治疗) and hard work, the deep physical and mental pain is healing. I heard that Bill made a full recovery and returned to skydiving. I was always terrified of being myself and doing the things I wanted. Now I’ve learned that I need to be fearless. There’s nothing like falling from 15,000 feet without a parachute and surviving to force you to make the most of every day.

1. How did the author feel before skydiving?

A．Worried	B．Excited
C．Terrified	D．Guilty

2. What happened during the tandem skydiving?

A．Bill didn’t open the parachute in time.

B．The author stayed calm the whole time.

C．Something went wrong with the parachutes.

D．The author couldn’t breathe during the freefall.

3. How did the accident affect the author?

A．He had constant pain in his head.

B．He became crazy about extreme sports.

C．He was sick both physically and mentally.

D．He became more confident in himself.

4. What did the author eventually realize?

A．Safety first.	B．Fear can lead to failure.
C．Cooperation matters.	D．Seize and cherish every day.

【推荐2】As time went on, Philip’s deformity was accepted like one boy’s red hair and another’s unreasonable obesity. But meanwhile he had grown horribly sensitive. He never ran if he could help it, because he knew it made his limp more noticeable. He stood still as much as he could, with his badly shaped foot behind the other. Because he could not join in the games which other boys played, their life remained strange to him; sometimes they seemed to think that it was his fault if he could not play football, and he was unable to make them understand. He was left a good deal to himself. He had been inclined to talkativeness, but gradually he became silent.

The biggest boy in his dormitory, Singer, took a dislike to him, and Philip, small for his age, had to put up with a good deal of hard treatment. About half-way through the term there was a game called Nibs. It was a game for two, played on a table or a form with steel pens. Soon nothing was seen but boys playing this game, and the more skilful acquired vast stores of nibs. But in a little while Mr. Watson made up his mind that it was a form of gambling, and forbade the game. Then he ordered all the nibs in the boys’ possession be handed in. Philip had been very skilful, and it was with a heavy heart that he gave up his winning; but his fingers itched to play still, and a few days later, on his way to the football field, he went into a shop and bought a pennyworth of J pens. He carried them loose in his pocket and enjoyed feeling them. Presently Singer found out that he had them. Singer had given up his nibs too, but he had kept back a very large one, called a Jumbo, which was almost unconquerable, and he could not resist the opportunity of getting Philip's Js out of him. Though Philip knew that he was at a disadvantage with his small nibs, he had an adventurous disposition and was willing to take the risk; besides, he was aware that Singer would not allow him to refuse. He had not played for a week and sat down to the game now with a thrill of excitement. He lost two of his small nibs quickly, and Singer was jubilant, but the third time by some chance the Jumbo slipped round and Philip was able to push his J across it. He crowed with triumph. At that moment Mr. Watson came in.

“What are you doing?” he asked.

He looked from Singer to Philip, but neither answered.

“Don’t you know that I’ve forbidden you to play that game?”

Philip’s heart beat fast. He knew what was coming and was dreadfully frightened, but in his fright there was a certain exultation. He had never been swished. Of course it would hurt, but it was something to boast about afterwards.

“Come into my study.”

The headmaster turned, and they followed him side by side. Singer whispered to Philip:

“We’re in for it.”

Mr. Watson pointed to Singer.

“Bend over,” he said.

Philip, very white, saw the boy quiver at each stroke, and after the third he heard him cry out. Three more followed.

“That’ll do. Get up.”

Singer stood up. The tears were streaming down his face. Philip stepped forward. Mr. Watson looked at him for a moment.

“I’m not going to beat you. You’re a new boy. And I can’t hit a cripple. Go away, both of you, and don’t be naughty again.”

When they got back into the school-room a group of boys, were waiting for them. They set upon Singer at once with eager questions. But he did not answer. He was angry because he had been hurt.

“Don’t ask me to play Nibs with you again,'” he said to Philip. “It’s jolly nice for you. You don’t risk anything.”

“I didn’t ask you.”

“Didn’t you!”

He quickly put out his foot and tripped Philip up. Philip was always rather unsteady on his feet, and he fell heavily to the ground.

“Cripple,” said Singer.

For the rest of the term he tormented Philip cruelly, and, though Philip tried to keep out of his way, the school was so small that it was impossible; he tried being friendly and jolly with him; he abased himself, so far as to buy him a knife; but though Singer took the knife he was not placated. Once or twice, driven beyond endurance, he hit and kicked the bigger boy, but Singer was so much stronger that Philip was helpless, and he was always forced after more or less torture to beg his pardon. It was that which rankled with Philip: he could not bear the humiliation of apologies, which were wrung from him by pain greater than he could bear. And what made it worse was that there seemed no end to his wretchedness; Singer was only eleven and would not go to the upper school till he was thirteen. Philip realized that he must live two years with a tormentor from whom there was no escape. He was only happy while he was studying and when he got into bed. And often there recurred to him then that queer feeling that his life with all its misery was nothing but a dream, and that he would awake in the morning in his own little bed in London.

1. Why did Philip put his badly shaped foot behind the other?

A．Because he could maintain a balance.

B．Because he fell into that particular habit.

C．Because he had a strong desire to fit in with others.

D．Because he wanted to escape any reference to it.

2. It can be safely inferred about the game Nibs that _______.

A．the game amounted to much as to Mr Watson.

B．the game was very fashionable among the boys.

C．the game was the only way for Philip to socialize with others.

D．the game favored those who were the most patient and skilful.

3. Which of the following can best describe the character of Philip?

A．Fragile and frustrated.	B．Depressive but strong-willed.
C．Talkative and adventurous.	D．Aggressive but independent.

4. What does the underlined sentence show?

A．Mr. Watson showed sympathy for Philip.

B．Mr. Watson discriminated in favor of Philip.

C．Mr. Watson looked down upon Philip.

D．Mr. Watson expected none of Philip.

5. What can we learn from the passage about Philip?

A．He didn’t intend to make up with Singer.

B．He felt inferior and left out.

C．He was negative about his future in the end.

D．He didn’t take pleasure in studying.

【推荐3】One of my neighbors used to have a beautiful tree in her front yard. Her dad had planted it for her and several years later it started to shoot towards the sky with amazing speed. Soon it blessed her with cooling shade in the summer and glorious, golden leaves in the fall.

When the two-day snowstorm struck our town, heavy snow fell on the tree’s branches that were still full of leaves. The weight broke that lovely tree down the middle. It was so sad seeing half of it lying on the ground after the storm. When I talked to my neighbor later, she said that the damage had been too much and that the entire tree would have to be cut down.

Still, it was a shock to drive by her house the other day and see nothing but a stump in her front yard. I missed that tree. I missed its beauty, its leaves shinning in the afternoon sun. I thought that the stump would be a sad reminder of its loss for a long time to come. My wonderful neighbor, though, had another plan. When I drove by her home today I saw a tiny bird feeder sitting on that stump and a lovely bird having its dinner. It was such a joy to see this. I could feel my heart smile.

Life sometimes hands us both beauty and tragedy, love and loss, pleasure and pain. What we do with it, however, is up to us. We can let it break us in two or we can use even its hardest times to make our souls stronger and our hearts more loving.

1. We know from the first paragraph that ________.

A．the tree grew very slowly

B．the tree showed its beauty and benefits

C．the author’s neighbor was good at planting trees

D．the tree was so strong that it could bear any weight

2. The author’s neighbor left the stump in her front yard to use it as ________.

A．a good reminder	B．a seat after dinner
C．a place to feed birds	D．a beautiful sculpture

3. What does the author mainly want to show in the passage?

A．Life has beauty and tragedy.	B．Life consists of pain and suffering.
C．Life should be pleasant rather than painful.	D．Life is determined by our attitude towards it.

【推荐1】Like many young people, I dreamed of growing up and becoming a successful writer one day. My first part-time job came when I was 18 years old. I was working in a paint factory. Because of the terrible smell of paint, it became normal for me to temporarily pass out during my lunch time.

I discovered content mills, where a writer could devote his time to writing soul-destroying online copy. It provided a little pay, but I wouldn’t faint. So I quit my day job. But it is difficult to work from home. At times, I would lose all passion for writing 500 words about a bed for a few pounds, but the terrible smell of paint reminded me to get back to writing.

Several months later, the money got better. I was given consistent work writing for one of the largest entertainment websites in the world. The job was simple: I complained about everything that was wrong with society and they paid me£ 50 for each article. A guy from the website asked if would be interested in leaving my small town life to move to the big city of Manchester to become a professional writer for them. I accepted,

After a pretty successful year, I was offered a promotion. Just 18 months earlier, I was suffering from the smell of paint on a daily basis and now I was managing a team of nine writers. I had come a long way.

1. What happened to the writer when he was in a paint factory?

A．He became unconscious due to the bad smell of paint.	B．He lost his breath during lunch time.
C．He loved his part-time job.	D．He passed out for a long time.

2. Which of the following can be learned according to the text?

A．The writer quit his job to get a higher salary.

B．The writer declined to become an in - house writer.

C．The writer was in charge of a team of 9 writers now.

D．The writer fainted daily due to the bad pay.

3. Why did the writer once lose love for writing?

A．The smell of paint was unpleasant.	B．He lost consciousness while writing.
C．He was given consistent work.	D．He was given a little pay for writing

4. What does the writer mainly want to express?

A．A man can do no more than he can.

B．Follow dreams and never give up.

C．The last leg of a journey just marks the halfway point.

D．No pains, no gains.

【推荐2】Global warming does more than just kill plant species — it also changes the way plants grow. Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle — Wittenberg(MLU) joined forces with the Leibniz Institute for Plant Biochemistry(IPB) to discover the molecular (分子) process of plant growth. In Current Biology, a scientific journal, they presented their findings on high-temperature plant growth. This could lead to developing plants that can survive global warming.

Plants react to even small temperature changes, but they are unable to move to new locations. “When temperatures rise, plants grow taller ... to cool themselves off. Their stems become taller, and their leaves become narrower and grow farther apart. Yet, this makes the plant more unstable overall,” explains Professor Marcel Quint, an agricultural scientist at MLU. Unstable plants bend faster in the rain and produce less food that’s also less nutritious.

There’s still lots to learn about plant reactions to temperatures. “We are just starting to understand how plants feel the changes in temperature ...,” Quint says. Earlier studies have shown that the protein (蛋白质) PIF4 directly controls plant growth and is also dependent on temperature. When it’s cold, PIF4 is less active, meaning the plant doesn’t grow. At higher temperatures, PIF4 activates growth-promoting genes, and the plant grows taller. This is new information, says Quint.

To understand it, they studied the growth of thale cress (拟南芥) seedlings. Normally, its seedlings form short stems at 20℃. These stems become much longer at 28℃. They discovered a hormone (荷尔蒙) that activates the PIF4 at high temperatures, thus producing the protein.

The findings may help to develop plants that remain stable even at high temperatures and produce many crops.

1. Why did the researchers at MLU and IPB conduct their research?

A．To study the negative effects of global warming.

B．To find out how plants help reduce global warming.

C．To observe how global warming affects plant growth.

D．To understand the ways that plants cause global warming.

2. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A．Low temperatures have little impact on plants.

B．Plants prefer dry weather to rainy weather.

C．Plants are very sensitive to change in soil.

D．High temperatures reduce crop production.

3. What do we know about PIF4?

A．It mainly exists in thale cress seedlings.

B．It works differently at different temperatures.

C．It is a kind of gene that controls plant growth.

D．It is a plant hormone that works at high temperatures.

4. Who will probably benefit most from the findings?

A．Farmers.	B．Teachers.
C．Researchers.	D．Environmentalists.

【推荐3】The 4 Best Greek Islands For A Beach Getaway

With more than 5,000 islands in Greece, choosing which one to visit is extremely difficult. So we're going to help you by sharing our list of the 4 most beautiful Greek islands!

1.Paxi

Paxi is smaller and less known than the other Greek islands, making it a perfect place for travelers to seek privacy without being disturbed by any noise.

There are excellent beaches and restaurants in the main port of Gaios that serve fresh fish. The best time to enjoy the magical atmosphere is in the evening.

2.Mykonos

Mykonos has become one of the most popular destinations in Greece, which is the best choice for those who want to party.

Mass tourism hasn't affected the beauty of the island yet, with picturesque houses and narrow streets full of Cycladic architecture and, not to mention, the crystal-clear blue sea.

3.Tilos

Mountains and rough back roads make this island the perfect pick for adventurous travelers looking for day trips to explore the rich wildlife.

The beaches are rocky and difficult to access, but once you get there you'll be able to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature, even during the peak season.

4.Gavdos

The southernmost island in Europe is included in our list because of its unique and intact (完好的) nature and its efforts to maintain their local traditions.

There are few tourist accommodations, but we recommend to grab a tent and sleep on the beach under the stars.Its beaches are one of the most beautiful in Greece and probably the entire continent.

1. Where should visitors go if they want to appreciate Cycladic architecture?

A．Mykonos.

B．Paxi.

C．Tilos.

D．Gavdos.

2. What can we learn about Paxi and Tilos?

A．Both of them are quiet.	B．Both of them serve visitors fish.
C．Both of them are difficult to reach.	D．Both of them have beaches and restaurants.

3. What can visitors do on Gavdos?

A．Have a party at night.	B．Camp on the beach.
C．Enjoy picturesque houses.	D．Walk in the narrow streets.

【推荐1】We all need to eat, and when we go to buy food at the supermarket, we’re offered many choice. But we often buy food that’s been produced in huge amounts and that’s traveled many miles before it ends up on our plate. So for some, growing their own food is a better choice – and it tastes good too!

From growing vegetables in little pots on your balcony to taking care of a small plot of land, there are many ways to produce home-grown food. It can be backbreaking work digging, weeding and watering the soil, but the result is fresh, home-grown fruits and vegetables, helping us keep a ‘five-a-day’ diet.

The recent Covid-19 pandemic lock-down means demand for homegrown food has seen a comeback in the UK. Miriam Dobson from the University of Sheffield, told the BBC that some people have been spending a lot of their time on their plots, growing plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables – which, at times, have been challenging to buy in supermarkets. She says “Coronavirus has reminded people of the weakness within our global food system. In such a difficult time, interest in self-support rises.”

But for those with limited space, a solution to grow your own vegetables lies closer to home – using pots. Sheila Brand lives in a third-floor flat in Rotterdam. She has managed to grow tomatoes and eggplants and is already harvesting raspberries. She told the BBC watching the plants grow “is very exciting: 'Oh it's got a new leaf!' ”

As well as the benefits of saving money and enjoying tasty food, growing your own from a balcony or window ledge not only improves your well-being and immediate environment, you can actually grow a lot of vegetables. So, maybe it’s time for us all to get planting and develop our green fingers!

1. A “five-a-day” diet (Para. 2) probably refers to a diet that include__________ every day.

A．Five meals	B．Enough fruits and vegetables
C．Five kinds of rice	D．Plenty of water

2. According to Para 3, home-grown food is getting popular again in the UK recently because _____.

A．It’s more interesting, cheap and delicious.

B．our global food system is doing harm to us.

C．It saves the time and money on transportation.

D．it can be hard to buy fresh food during the pandemic.

3. According to the writer, where can you grow your own food if you live in a small flat?

A．In a pot.

B．On a plate.

C．In a garden.

D．On the roof.

4. What does the writer imply in the last sentence?

A．Growing your own food can do good to your health.

B．Growing your own food can make your fingers green.

C．Growing your own food can improve your gardening skills.

D．Growing your own food can bring your family more happiness.

【推荐2】The summer I turned 16, my father gave me a car, which permitted Hannah and me to drive around Tucson whenever we wanted to.

Hannah was my best friend. “Hannah’s amazing," my mother always said. And sure enough, that summer she signed with a modeling agency. She was already doing runway work.

One day, Hannah and I went to the movies. On the way home, we stopped at the McDonald's drive-through, putting the fries on the seat between us to share. "Let’s ride around a while," I said. It was a clear night, moonlight shone over the desert. Taking a turn too fast, I hit a patch of dirt and fishtailed.

French fries on the floor. An impossible amount of blood on Hannah’s face. They took us in separate ambulances. In the ER, my parents spoke quietly: Best plastic surgeon in the city. End of her modeling career.

We'd been wearing lap belts, but the car didn’t have shoulder harnesses. I’d cracked my cheekbone; Hannah's forehead had split wide open. What would I say to her?

When her mother, Sharon, came into my hospital room, I started to cry, bracing myself for her anger. She sat beside me and took my hand. “I almost ended my best friend when I was your age,” she said, “I totaled her car and mine.”

“I'm so sorry,”I said.

“You’re both alive,”she said, “The rest is window dressing.” I started to protest, and Sharon stopped me. “I forgive you. Hannah will too.”

Sharon’s forgiveness allowed Hannah and me to stay friends throughout life. I think of her gift of forgiveness every time I want to resent someone for a perceived wrong. And whenever I see Hannah, the scars are a symbol of grace for me.

1. What caused the car accident?

A．Poor visibility.

B．Driving too fast.

C．Hitting a patch of dirt.

D．Not staying focused.

2. Which word can best describe Hannah’s mother?

A．Supportive.

B．Generous.

C．Optimistic.

D．Helpful.

3. What result did the accident cause to Hannah and the author?

A．It worsened their friendship.	B．It made both of the two disabled.
C．It changed Hannah's working career.	D．It ruined the author’s confidence in driving.

4. Which is the best title for the text?

A．Lucky Survival	B．Lifelong Friendship
C．My Best Friend Hannah	D．Learning to Forgive

【推荐3】As climate change affects the planet, the world is turning to seaweed (海草)as a possible settlement and play a huge role in fighting climate change. It is used to create natural fuel and renewable plastics. It helps improve oceanic ecosystems.

People think of forests as the best defense(防护)against climate change. But some researchers say seaweed is a better settlement. Unlike trees, seaweed doesn't need fertilizers or fresh water. It grows faster than trees do. And it doesn't require any land. Most importantly, it absorbs carbon from the environment.

Seaweed could also become a key global food source. Many worry about the environmental influence of eating meat. Could seaweed farms provide enough protein for the world? Carlos Duarte, a professor of oceanic ecology thinks so. When you look at how we are going to feed the world population by 2050, in a way that doesn't harm the environment, there is only one pathway," he says. "Seaweed fanning."

In the past decade or so, global seaweed production has doubled. In British Columbia, seaweed farming becoming popular. For thousands of years, First Nations people, the native people of Canada, have farmed on land and in the ocean. Seaweed farming helps them create economies of their own that agree with their traditions. Their role has always been to connect with the land and repair it.

Seaweed might fight climate change but it isn't without risks. If it isn't harvested, it can go bad and give off carbon back into the air or water. Growing too much of it could also affect the amount of light that reaches species living deeper in the water. That would be dangerous for underwater ecosystems. So some scientists think seaweed can be a part of the settlement to climate change, but it's not a perfect one on its own.

1. What is an advantage of seaweed in fighting climate change compared with trees?

A．Growing taller.	B．Using fewer resources.
C．Living longer.	D．Absorbing more carbon.

2. What is Carlos Duarte's attitude to growing seaweed to feed the world?

A．Unclear.

B．Doubtful.

C．Uncaring.

D．Supportive.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．First Nations people have changed their traditions.

B．Seaweed farming has its origin in British Columbia.

C．Seaweed farming isn't risk-free for the environment.

D．Global seaweed production has been less in recent years.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Seaweed Farming for Food	B．Seaweed Production in the World
C．Seaweed Creating Natural Fuel	D．Seaweed in Environmental Protection