【推荐1】In order to survive in the world with challenges, we need to be wise. Why is wisdom crucial in this modern world? Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations.       1    

    2     This will open up new pathways for us. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always get to experience something new.

You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day, you must develop athirst for knowledge. Take new classes, read books, listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on.     3     All of these activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything easier.

You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right? The best way is to have wise people as your mentors (导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them.     4    

If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge, then why not share it with others too?     5     In today’s world, it is very easy to become wise but it isn’t easy to help others. So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values. This will pave the path to success.

A．Change your routine in every aspect.

B．Communicate only with wise people.

C．Here are some strategies that we can use to get wiser.

D．Surf the Internet and clear out your problems that confuse you.

E．Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to different perspectives.

F．The more time is spent with them,the more transfer of knowledge there will be.

G．Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your wisdom.

【推荐2】There are some skills for students to listen to teachers in class, which means you’re going to have to practice it. Just as you would have to practice basketball to be a better player, you also have to practice listening. How to listen in school?     1     .

One of the things you need to do is to make sure that your mind doesn’t wander (漫游).     2    , especially when you’re not interested in the subject. So make yourself pay attention to what the teacher is saying.

    3    . If you want to catch every little piece of information, you’ll feel tired and bored. You’ll also need to look at the teacher. Not only does this show respect to the teacher, it also helps prevent your mind from wandering. It might be a friend who is trying to pass you a note. Or it could just be someone talking to their neighbors who shouldn’t be.     4     , or a group of kids who are talking loudly as they pass the door to your room.

Finally, you need to take notes because you can not remember everything the teacher says. You’ll have to take down the notes so that you can study it after class.     5    .Listening isn’t always easy, but if you follow these simple steps, you’ll be much more successful in your classes.

A．Here are some suggestions

B．Next,listen for the main ideas

C．It can even be some birds outside the classroom window

D．Taking notes also makes you pay attention to the class

E．It’s easy to start thinking about other things

F．You will obey the rules

G．It’s not necessary for you to make notes

【推荐1】Greetings - Ways to Say Hello

People greet each other in every country and culture. But they say and do many different things to greet each other. Greetings seem simple, but they are often a complex part of language. In English, people greet each other in different ways depending on the situation. People also use different greetings depending on how well they know the other person.

Greetings may also be different in different countries that speak English, in Australia people often say ‘G’day.’ In parts of the United States people may greet each other with ‘Howdy!’ or How you doing? In the United Kingdom people more commonly say ‘Hiya.’

But there is more to greeting than words. Some greetings also include particular movements. For example, in many places it is common for people to shake each other’s hands when they meet In some cultures, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Southern Europe, people kiss each other on the side of the face, the cheek. Some people give hugs by putting their arms around each other and squeezing.

So how do people know what to do, especially when traveling between countries and cultures? Jamie Bowlby-Whiting told about a difficult greeting experience on his blog:

“I thought they were going for the kiss. But it was the hug. Now I just wet their face. And then hit them in the nose with my head. It was so embarrassing (窘迫的)!”

People can avoid these embarrassing experiences. They can research how to greet correctly before connecting with people of other cultures. It is especially important to learn if there are any forms of greeting that may not be used in a particular country. For example, in some countries, like Japan, kissing is not considered a good way to greet someone. Sometimes cultures also have different greetings for women and for men.

A person may not always know the correct greeting. But the most important thing when greeting someone is to show respect. Try your best and apologize if you offend someone.

1. What does the author say about greetings?

A．They are simple and a part of language.

B．They include words and body gestures.

C．They are the same in English-speaking countries.

D．They won’t bring embarrassment in different countries.

2. Which of the following people may consider it improper to kiss when greeting?

A．the Japanese	B．the Mexicans
C．the Arabs	D．the Italians

3. According to the author, how should people greet when travelling across cultures?

A．Do nothing at all.	B．Greet as they like.
C．Do as the Romans do when in Rome.	D．Greet as they do in their own country.

【推荐2】“Did you hear what happened to Adam Last Friday?” Lindsey whispers to Tori.

With her eyes shining, Tori brags, “You bet I did, Sean told me two days ago.”

Who are Lindsey and Tori talking about? It just happened to be yours truly, Adam Freedmam. I can tell you that what they are saying is (a) not nice and (b) not even true. Still, Lindsey and Tori aren’t very different from most students here at Linton High School, including me. Many of our conversations are gossip(闲话). I have noticed three effects of gossip: it can hurt people, it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction, and it can cause social pressures in a group.

An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked about. Usually, gossip spreads information about a topic—breakups, trouble at home, even dropping out—that a person would rather keep secret. The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is, the juicier the gossip it makes. Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie. People often think of gossipers as harmless, but cruel lies can cause pain.

If we know that gossip can be harmful, then why do so many of us do it? That answer lies in another effect of gossip: the satisfaction it gives us. Sharing the latest rumor(传言) can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others don’t. Similarly, hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the “in group.” In other words, gossip is satisfying because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority(优越感).

Gossip also can have a third effect: it strengthens unwritten, unspoken rules about how people should act. Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group. Translated into high school terms, this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said, then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you the same kind of negative attention. The do’s and don’ts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook.

The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation. The next time you feel the urge to spread the latest news, think about why you want to gossip and what effects your “juicy story” might have.

1. The author uses a conversation at the beginning of the passage to ________.

A．introduce a topic	B．present an argument
C．describe the characters	D．clarify his writing purpose

2. In the author’s opinion, many people like to gossip because it ________.

A．gives them a feeling of pleasure

B．help them to make more friends

C．makes them better at telling stories

D．enables them to meet important people

3. Professor David Wilson think that gossip can ________.

A．provide students with written rules

B．help people watch their own behaviors

C．force school to improve student handbooks

D．attract the police’s attention to group behaviors

4. What advice does the author give in the passage?

A．Never become a gossiper	B．Stay away from gossipers
C．Don’t let gossip turn into lies	D．Think twice before you gossip.

【推荐3】“Have a nice day!” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless expression. When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well.

“Have a nice day. Next!” This version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at the supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out the door. The words come out in the same   tone(腔调) with a fixed procedure (步骤). They are spoken at me, not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else’s is the management’s attempt to increase business.

The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it shows the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we don't know what to say. “Oh, you may have a tooth out? I'm terribly sorry, but have a nice day.”

The expression can be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you don't know has tried to be nice to you.

Although the use of the expression is an insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting. The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher, and all the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day. But in a strange and comfortable way, it's nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don't care all that much. While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like.

1. How does the author understand Maxie’s words?

A．Maxie shows her anxiety to the author.

B．Maxie really wishes the author a good day.

C．Maxie encourages the author to stay happy.

D．Maxie really worries about the author's security.

2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．The salesgirl is rude.	B．The salesgirl is annoyed.
C．The salesgirl cares about me.	D．The salesgirl says the words insincerely.

3. By saying “Have a nice day”, a stranger may ______.

A．try to be polite to you	B．express respect to you
C．give his blessing to you	D．share his pleasure with you

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Have a Nice Day--- a Social Custom.

B．Have a Nice Day--- a Pleasant Gesture.

C．Have a Nice Day--- a Heart-warming Greeting.

D．Have a Nice Day--- a Polite Ending of a Conversation.