【推荐1】If you are a teenager without a job, you probably do not have much extra money. Sometimes parents will give their children a weekly pocket money for doing small housework, but it is often not enough once the children grow into teenagers and want to do things with their friends all of the time. How to make money is an important thing for teens to learn. If you’re wondering how a teenager can make good money, some ideas might be.

Getting a part-time job at a local restaurant or store is always a sure way to make money as a teen. But getting a job somewhere like this might be hard, considering many jobs in local stores are being taken by adults more and more often. Babysitting is always a good way to make money as a teenager, and finding jobs as a babysitter is often easier than finding a job at a store.

Doing landscaping (绿化) is something that most adults do not like to do, and teens can usually find jobs around their neighborhood doing the landscaping of friends and family Some teens are good at something such as writing or photography. These teens can make money by doing things such as writing articles for newspapers or magazines or selling their photos online.

Teens who live in a country area can try raising their own animals such as chickens, and selling them or their products.

Looking for jobs can seem hard at first, but if you have a try, it should not be too hard to find a job or way to make money.

1. What problem do teenagers have to face when finding a job in local stores?

A．Low pay.	B．Competition with grown-ups.
C．Long working hours.	D．Heavy work

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．Getting a part-time job is hard for teens.

B．Most grown-ups hate doing landscaping.

C．Pocket money from parents is often enough for teens.

D．Looking after babies is easier than serving customers in a restaurant.

3. Which of the following is easier for teens from the country if they want to earn extra money?

A．Babysitting.	B．Doing landscaping.
C．Raising animals.	D．Selling photos online.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．The Necessary Skills to Make Money

B．How Important Is Money to a Teenager

C．How Can a Teenager Make Extra Money

D．Teenagers Should Depend on Themselves

【推荐2】When you sleep, do you ever realize that you are dreaming? If yes, then you have had a lucid dream (清醒梦).     1     Only some people are able to have them. Now, scientists have found ways to help more people to have lucid dreams, Live Science reported.

Denholm Aspy from the University of Adelaide in Australia found that certain skills are key to helping people have lucid dreams.

First, people can train themselves to figure out whether they are dreaming or not. For example, someone may look at a clock, look away, and then look back.     2     Then, they might dream about this trick while sleeping. But in their dreams, the time on the clock may change very quickly. So people know they are dreaming.

Another trick is to wake up after five hours of sleep.     3     During this time, repeat the words, “The next time I’m dreaming, I’ll remember that I’m dreaming.” Then, go to bed again to enter rapid eye movement (REM，快速眼球运动) sleep. In REM sleep, people are more likely to be aware of their dreams.

Scientists found that those who used these tricks had a 17 percent success rate at having lucid dreams.     4    

In a lucid dream, people might study a hobby and then become better at it in real life, according to Aspy. For example, you might learn to play the piano in a lucid dream.     5    

A．Then, stay awake for a while.

B．The time should stay the same.

C．This was far higher than if they did nothing.

D．People learn new skills faster in a lucid dream.

E．It is hard for most people to have a lucid dream.

F．Then, your real-life piano skills might improve.

G．Some people will need more time to fall asleep and have a dream.

【推荐3】Continuous learning benefits us in many ways. First of all, it allows the increase in knowledge and ability in our career. For example, watching someone work can make us a better worker.     1     For example, we can learn about the general workforce and how the application process works to better prepare us for job searching. This can help if for some reason you lose your job and need to find other work.

What’s more, continuous learning can open our mind. Having an open mind and willingness to take on new ideas can do wonders. First of all it builds your attitude towards change.     2     Second, when you take continuous learning into account, you can begin to understand how others feel about a particular issue.

    3     They are always looking for new experiences and do different things. Moreover, they not only have knowledge on various topics that aren’t always related to present roles but also know about the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

To develop continuous learning, you have to begin with setting a clear and specific goal.     4     Once your goal is set, build a system to help support your strategy. You want to be looking for different sources of information, but also to be picky about it, In other words, try to learn within your specific field but ensure the information is coming from a trustworthy source- At the same time, do use tools to help improve your learning system.     5     Seminars (研讨会) workshops, and live classes are the tools that modern learners need as they make learning effective.

A．Learning can improve other areas in our lives.

B．Besides, learning can prepare us for the unexpected.

C．If always learning, you are always improving.

D．Excellent continuous learners behave in a specific manner.

E．Being excited about change can affect others around you positively.

F．There’re various tools to help you present information and learning.

G．Knowing what you want to achieve can encourage you to keep learnings.

【推荐1】In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited. About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted at them. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seem all at sea and looked embarrassed. No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.

Learning the language of a country isn’t enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn’t agree. But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty.

1. The British people tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way, because the gentlemen _______ .

A．were foreigners	B．didn’t have tickets
C．made a loud noise	D．didn’t line up for the bus

2. According to the article, if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country, you should ___.

A．learn the language of the country	B．understand the manners and customs of the country
C．have enough time and money	D．make friends with the people there

3. In India it is considered impolite ________.

A．to use the right hand for passing food at table.	B．to pass food with the left hand.
C．to eat food with your hands.	D．to help yourself at table.

4. The best title for this article is ________.

A．People’s Everyday Life	B．Mind Your Manners
C．Shaking and Nodding Head	D．Taking a Bus in England

【推荐3】Dear Betty,
My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes.
Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late?   At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?
Yours,
Knowing Nothing
Dear Knowing Nothing,
It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.
You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous.
If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.
Yours,
Betty
1. Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _____.

A．ask for some advice	B．tell Betty some good news
C．answer some questions	D．invite her to dinner

2. According to Betty, Knowing Nothing ______ when going to a dinner party.

A．can only bring some flowers

B．can’t bring wine

C．should arrive twenty minutes late

D．should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late

3. Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _____.

A．relax at the dinner table	B．keep silent at table
C．ask the person beside him	D．watch the other guests