【推荐1】My parents knew their wealth: each other, their six children, and their faith. They tried to live simple lives so that they could have time for what was most important.
They didn’t busy themselves buying a bigger house, because that would mean working harder to pay the monthly mortgage(按揭贷款), working overtime or taking a second job. Who would go running with me then? Who would read stories to me?
They didn’t burden themselves with buying an expensive car because that would mean worrying about installment(分期付款) bills. Besides, walking to the shopping centre every Saturday afternoon with me gave my dad his needed exercise, and made me feel so special.
One of my heart’s delights was seeing Dad and Mom in their bedroom at night, after our nightly family prayer. The lights were turned off, and I’d see the figure of my father seated on his old chair and Mom standing behind him, gently massaging his shoulders. I’d hear them talk about what happened during their day. Even as a child, I sensed their quiet pleasure in being together.
My question today: Could they have done this rich practice each night and nourished(滋润) their marriage if they had been busy paying for expensive clothes for themselves or their kids, or if they had been worrying about monthly bills for new hi-tech equipment? I don’t think so. And I’ve made a choice: I don’t want that of life either.
1. Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s family?

A．There were six people in the family.

B．They decided to buy a bigger house.

C．They lived an easy and happy life.

D．They had a second-hand car.

2. What did the parents regularly do with the author?

A．They wrote stories together.

B．They read newspapers together.

C．They went shopping together each day.

D．They regularly took exercise together.

3. The author believed that his/her parents’ happiness was because of_______.

A．their attitude towards life

B．their love for each other

C．Their common interests

D．their ability to communicate with each other

4. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author __________.

A．got bored with his/her parents’ way of educating kids

B．was influenced by his/her parents’ lifestyle

C．didn’t want to follow his/her parents’ advice

D．didn’t want to live the same life as his/her parents

【推荐3】When a fire broke out in my home in the middle of the night, I knew I'd do anything I could to save my family. The medicine that I take for my rheumatoid arthritis causes me to wake up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. January 15, 2016, was no different. I, Indiana, US, awoke at 2:30am needing water.

I was walking back upstairs from the kitchen when I heard my bulldog , Rock. Whatever Rock was doing down there, it made enough noise for me to go to him. By the time I made it to the bottom of the stairs, he was running up, and he never came up the stairs, no matter what. I think that was his way of telling me, "We've got to go back up. "When I got to the top of the stairs, I turned around and saw a light on, but I didn't remember leaving one on. I walked downstairs again, and that's when I saw fire. I immediately shouted to my wife to wake up and get our three kids. I grabbed a knife and cut out the plastic that covered the window to the porch roof. I then pried open the window and kicked out the screen. I started screaming for help. But help never came. I got everybody out on the roof and threw a blanket out there so we wouldn't slip off. It was cold, January cold. Then I started screaming for help. But help never came.

Now, I'm scared of heights and have physical issues, what with my rheumatoid arthritis, but I couldn't let my family burn up. So I jumped off the roof. I didn't scoot to the edge; I just jumped and got the wind knocked out of me when I landed. I found our ladder, placed it against the house, and climbed back up to the roof. I wrapped my arms around my daughter and carried my nine - month - old with my teeth, by his little sleeper. Then I climbed down the ladder. Once on the ground, I had my little girl hold her brother, and I went back up to the roof to get my other daughter. Then I went back up again and got my wife. I tried to get my dog, but he just disappeared in the black smoke. I never saw him alive again,

I'm no hero. I'm just an ordinary person who'd help anybody. This happened to be the time when I helped my own family. I live to protect my family. Just likeRock—he lived to protect us.

1. What made the author wake up at 2:30am?

A．My dog's barking	B．The medicine's effect
C．A burning fire	D．A noise downstairs

2. How did Rock tell the author the danger downstairs?

A．He turned on a light downstairs.

B．He ran to the author's room upstairs.

C．He kept barking and running up to stairs.

D．He made some noise at the bottom of the stairs.

3. What did the author do after his family all stood on the roof?

A．He placed a blanket to keep warm.

B．He started screaming for help.

C．He jumped off the roof.

D．He broke open the window and kicked out the screen

4. Which of the following best describe the author?

A．Courageous and responsible	B．Caring and selfish
C．Loyal and brave	D．Strong and considerate

【推荐1】When a group of children politely stop a conversation with you, saying, “We have to go to work now.” you’re left feeling surprised and certainly uneasy. After all, this is the 21st century and the idea of children working is just unthinkable. This is, until you are told that they are all pupils of stage schools, and that the “work” they go off to is to go on the stage in a theatre.

Stage schools often act as agencies to supply children for stage and television work. More worthy of the name “stage school” are those few places where children attend full time, with a training for the theatre and a general education.

A visit to such schools will leave you in no doubt that the children enjoy themselves. After all, what lively children wouldn’t settle for spending only half the day doing ordinary school work, and acting, singing or dancing their way through the other half of the day?

Then of course there are times for the children to make a name and make a little money in some big shows. Some stage schools give their children too much professional work at such a young age. But the law is very tight on the amount they can do. Those under 13 are limited to 40 days in the year; those over 13 to 80 days.

The schools themselves admit that not all children will be successful in the profession for which they are being trained. So what happens to those who don’t make it? While all the leading schools say they place great importance on children getting good study results, the facts seem to suggest this is not always the case.

1. People would stop feeling uneasy when realizing that the children they’re talking to   .

A．attend a stage school	B．are going to the theatre
C．have got some work to do	D．love singing and dancing

2. In the writer’s opinion, a good stage school should   .

A．produce star performers

B．help pupils improve their study skills

C．train pupils in language and performing arts

D．provide a general education and stage training

3. “Professional work” as used in the text means   .

A．ordinary school work	B．money-making performances
C．stage training at school	D．acting, singing or dancing after class

4. Which of the following best describes how the writer feels about stage schools?

A．He thinks highly of what they have to offer.

B．He favors an early start in the training of performing arts.

C．He feels uncomfortable about children putting on night shows.

D．He doubts the standard of ordinary education they have reached.

【推荐2】七选五。根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Four Ways to Be a Great Roommate

Having a roommate can be one of the best experiences in college or, easily, one of the worst.    1    Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that turn good roommate relationships sour.

◇Talk things out. Communication is key. If something happens, sit down with your roommate and have a face-to-face conversation. I've seen roommate relationships fall apart because something happens and, instead of talking to each other, the two start complaining about their roommates behind their backs.    2    

◇Don't expect to be best friends. Some roommates become the best of friends, and some don't. Don't put pressure on yourself or your roommate, especially when you first meet.    3    And if your roommate doesn't end up being your best friend, don't worry.

◇Ask before you take. This applies to food, clothes and anything else. If you want to keep a relationship going, show your roommate that you have respect for what is his or hers by asking first.    4    

◇Clean up after yourself. This should do without saying. Don't be lazy. Or, at least, don't bury your roommate in your clothes and garbage. Most people I've come across in college are messy.    5    But being considerate with where you put your stuff will help you avoid conflict.

A．So you need to think twice before you help your roommates out.

B．This creates nothing but awkward situations and unhappiness.

C．Even if you both agree to share everything, you should still ask.

D．You don't have all the time to clean your room and keep it organized.

E．It all starts with you to have a good relationship with your roommate.

F．Sometime you get stuck with someone who has tons of negative energy.

G．Remember, you're trying to make a new friend, not to scare your roommate away.

【推荐3】I waved goodbye to my senior high school life just six months ago and now I am a college freshman. However, all the details of my senior high school life are still fresh in my memory.

My senior high school is called Yantai No. 1 Middle School of Shandong with a long history , which can date back to 1931. When I recall my memorable senior high school life, I feel happy and impressed.

To be honest, my senior high school life was tiring but I really enjoyed it. I focused myself on studies and studied hard to realize my dream. At that time, I got up at 5: 30 a. m. and went to bed late in order to have more time to review what I had learned in the day. In addition to study, I also took part in some activities such as English speech contests and calligraphy (书法) competitions.

Our class was like a big family. I got along well with my classmates. We always discussed topics of all kinds after class. I made many friends in the family and we still keep in touch with each other after we graduated. Luckily, my teachers were also very enthusiastic and friendly. We were seen as their children. They not only taught us knowledge but told us how to study better.

What's more, my dormitory life is also worth mentioning. Living far away from my home, I was quite independent by the end of the first semester at senior high. My roommates and I worked as a team to do the cleaning every day. We had a good time living as a family together, and my social skills were gradually improved.

This is my senior high school life, busy but fulfilling. I will never forget it.

1. It seemed that the author’s senior high school life was anything but________.

A．Memorable

B．impressive

C．tiring

D．terrible

2. What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A．The author was unhappy about his high school life.

B．The author was a hardworking student when at high school.

C．The author had no time for hobbies other than study.

D．The author won a lot of prizes in competitions during high school.

3. What can we know about the author’s dormitory life?

A．The author couldn’t do things on his own.

B．The author’s roommates were all enthusiastic

C．The author had trouble getting along with others.

D．The author had a better understanding of teamwork.

4. Where is this passage probably from?

A．A guidebook.	B．An advertisement.
C．A fashion magazine.	D．A college composition website.

【推荐1】Sometimes, we need a little help and get back to a state of mindfulness when it comes to taking care of our physical and mental health. Wellness vacations are on the rise.

■ Ketanga Fitness          When: April 6—10            Where: Phoenix, Arizona

What: Sweat it out surrounded by the red rocks of Arizona’s desert. P. E. Club owner Nedra Lopez leads a mixture of high and low intensity workouts in the mornings and evenings. During breaks, guests will have plenty of time to explore the desert. After your last workout class, you can hit the town for dinner and drinks.

■Rksolid Retreat (静修)   When: April 15—22            Where: Oahu, Hawaii

What: What better excuses to relax yourself in Hawaii than a retreat led by Barry’s Bootcamp star Rebecca Kennedy? During your week-long journey to Oahu, you’ll surf, climb waterfalls, and hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. In between all those workouts, Kennedy creates a special stretch and recovery class so you won’t skip a beat next day.

■ Wellness Immersion (沉浸)   When: August                                   Where:   Amanbagh, India

What: The Amanbagh hotel offers 4—21 day programs focusing on immersion courses that focus on relieving stress from people’s body. Activities include hikes overlooking beautiful gorges, yoga and meditation sessions, and meals made with organic, locally harvested produce.

■Mile High Run Club          When: August 18—28                  Where:   Reykjavik, Iceland

What: After landing in Reykjavik, runners can work towards their best time in the annual marathon, half marathon, or 10K. After a race, you’ll relax your muscles in the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa and hit the ground running again with guided runs through Thorsmark National Park. Do we even have to mention Saltarello’s crazy glacier views?

1. Which vacation will you choose if you want to visit desert?

A．Ketanga Fitness.	B．Rksolid Retreat.
C．Wellness Immersion.	D．Mile High Run Club.

2. What do the four vacations have in common?

A．Men are the target vacationers.

B．They are available all year round.

C．Courses and classes are arranged during them.

D．They are combinations of wellness and scenery.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To promote marathon events.

B．To advertise some P. E. clubs.

C．To introduce some wellness vacations.

D．To attract more tourists to come to America.

【推荐2】Welcome to SummerCamps.com; find and book the very best summer camps. Your children are precious so we offer the highest quality of camps that will meet each child’s needs and interests.

Catalina Sea Camp

Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions to boys and girls aged 8-13 and two three-week sessions to teens aged 12-17. Our hand-picked instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers to a host of ocean adventures, marine(海洋的) biology, and social summer camp activities.

Address: Toyon Way, San Bruno, California 94066

Phone: 800-645-1423

Camp Cayuga

Camp Cayuga is a private summer camp for children aged 6 to 16. The camp is on a 350-acre land in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania, just outside the village of Honesdale. It’s a 3-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia.

Address: 321 Niles Pond Road-Suite ISC, Honesdale, Pennsylvania 18431

Phone: 908-470-1224

Camp Rockmont

Camp Rockmont is a Christian summer camp for boys, aged 6-16, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Rockmont’s duty of developing boys into healthy young men is accomplished through age-appropriate skills, activities, and challenges that help campers to know themselves better.

Address: 375 Lake Eden Road， Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711

Phone: 828-686-3885

Primitive Pursuits Overnight Camps

Primitive Pursuits Overnight Camps offer week-long Summer Adventure Overnight Camps in New York’s Finger Lakes to your children aged 11-15. Campers experience a week of nature-based skills training, inspiring challenges, and fun activities under the guidance of skilled instructors.

Address: 611 County Rd 13, Van Etten, New York 14889

Phone: 607-272-2292

1. Where should a girl of 7 go camping?

A．Toyon Way, San Bruno.

B．611 County Rd 13, Van Etten.

C．375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain.

D．321 Niles Pond Road- Suite ISC, Honesdale.

2. What is special about Camp Rockmont?

A．It’s targeted at older boys.

B．It provides skills training.

C．It is located in the mountains.

D．It has something to do with religion.

3. Who is the text most likely intended for?

A．Campers.	B．Educators.
C．Parents	D．Children.

【推荐3】Of all the American blockbusters, some popular movies are rolled out for the teenagers. With the preparation of popcorns, you can choose one of them for your teen to watch with you or their friends.

1. Dead Poets Society

An English teacher, called Mr. Keating, guides his students, who hope to be lawyers and doctors, to poetry and free-thinking. With each student coping with some issues, he urged them to set up Dead Poets Society for reading and writing poems.

2. The Hunger Games

Based on a book by Suzanne Collins, the story set in Panem, a destroyed country in North America. Each year, boys and girls, coming from 12 districts of Panem, take part in Hunger Games. Broadcast alive, this competition is exciting because all the participants play the games against death.

3. The Breakfast Club

It begins with five students at the Shermer High School, Claire, a princess, John, a criminal, Andrew, an athlete, Brian, a bookworm and Allison, an unfortunate person, who are forced to spend 9 hours together on a Saturday. In spite of their differences, they find that their social problems are more similar than they think.

4. Eighth Grade

Kayla is a shy, socially anxious girl trying to get by the last few weeks of middle school. She earns the “most quiet” girl title in school, but at home, she posts online self-help and motivational videos that not many people watch. Kayla is raised by her single father Mark, who tries to disconnect Kayla from the social media.

1. Who helps teenagers form a Dead Poets Society?

A．Mr. Brain.	B．Mr. Keating.
C．Suzanne Collins.	D．Ms. Claire.

2. Which film is adapted from a book according to the passage?

A．Eighth Grade.	B．Dead Poets Society.
C．The Hunger Games.	D．The Breakfast Club.

3. Whom is the passage most likely to be targeted at?

A．Teachers.

B．Teens.

C．Friends.

D．Parents.