【推荐1】Everybody likes to get a freebie(赠品). On my way to work today I was offered a bottle of new mineral water. Lucky me eh?     1    —where you can get a freebie depends on a number of factors.

For businesses, giving out something for nothing is an important marketing technique. They want to see our reaction and hear our feedback(反馈) and finally make us buy more.     2    .They want to target the so-called trendsetters, in the hope that they will speak positively about the product and encourage people to buy more.

Living in a capital city certainly improves your chances of getting a freebie.     3    . So if you live in London, Paris or Beijing, you’ll probably see a new promotional campaign starting there first. The hope is that the fashionable people there will try and like the new item and support it on social media. Eventually everyone around the country will know about it.

How businesses give away freebies is also of interest.     4    : future selling, cross-selling and up-selling. The first is about giving something away assuming we will like it and buy more clients(客户) through an entrance product, with the intention of selling them additional products during its life cycle, and up- selling happens when a basic version is given away for free but charges a client for more advanced and complete versions.

    5    —someone has to pay for it and this usually comes from a firm’s marketing budget which is funded by the products we buy—so the expression "there’s no such thing as a free lunch" could be true.

A．We might not give it much thought

B．Well it’s a not necessarily down to luck

C．Of course a freebie is not actually free

D．But who they hear from is very important

E．Maybe you have experienced one of these approaches

F．According to economist Enrico Trevisan, they have three approaches

G．Not only is the population larger but these places are considered the trendsetter

【推荐1】Sometimes people can have fights, but friendship is a valuable gift.    1     But with a little effort to step outside of your comfort zone(舒适区), you can easily make friends. Here you can find some places to make new friends.

Join an organization or a club. This is a great way to find other people who have common interests.    2     In fact, some of the most valuable friendships are between two people who don’t have much in common at all. However, if you like a specific topic, try finding a place where you can meet people who share that interest.

    3     A common mistake is that you have to be really good at playing a special sport in order to make friends with others on the team. In fact, as long as you enjoy the sport and support your teammates, joining a team with a relaxed attitude could be a great way to make new friends.

Volunteer. Volunteering is also a good way for people of all ages to meet others. By working together, you’ll build relationships with people.    4    

Make yourself available. If you want to make friends, you first need to put yourself out there somehow to meet people.    5     It doesn’t have to be a crowded table, but one with at least two other people. Remember, friends seldom come knocking on your door while you sit alone at home.

A．Join a sports team.

B．If you’re still in school, sit somewhere with other people.

C．Do well in sport in order to make new friends.

D．Sometimes, good friends are hard to find.

E．You don’t need to have lots of common interests with people to make friends with them.

F．It is not easy at all to get along with new friends when you study in a middle school.

G．So you can devote your time to a local nursing home or a hospital.

【推荐2】It seems that no one can live a happy life without friendship. While a great number of people expect others to be their friends, they don't give friendship back. That is why some friendships don't last long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.

Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven't been honest, you may lose your friend's trust. Good friends always depend on one another to speak and act honestly. Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.

Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with each other. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend's place so that you can understand the problem better.

No two friendships are exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.

1. Some friendships don't last long because ________.

A．there are too many people who want to make friends

B．those who give others friendship receive friendship from others

C．some people receive friendship but don't give friendship back

D．they don't know friendship is something important

2. According to the passage, honesty is “________”.

A．something impossible	B．more important than anything else
C．as important as money	D．the base of friendship

3. The best title of this passage is“________”.

A．Honesty Is the Best Policy	B．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed
C．Three Important Points in Life	D．How to Be Friends

【推荐3】One evening at a busy Broadway crossroad, I noticed a sister struggling to keep her little kid under control while she talked on the pay phone. She wanted him to stay still next to her, but he wanted to run and play at the curb(路边), close to rushing buses and taxis. One could sense the woman’s frustration(挫败), that she was pulled in too many directions: She was angry at the person on the telephone and shouting at the younger that she would “snap(打断) his leg” if he moved again. As I waited for the traffic light to change, the child began to complain and struggle to free himself from the woman’s grip. She dropped the phone, seized the neck of his tiny T-shirt and gave him a back-hand blow across the face that I know made his little head spin.

The light changed, and passersby continued on their way. But I stood there, fixed to the pavement. I knew this extremely upset woman would follow through on her threat of violence to the child. Before, I had wanted to approach her and offer to watch the youngster while she dealt with the distressing situation on the phone. Now I wanted to comfort the little boy. I also wanted to speak to the sister to calm her and to caution her, as I wish someone had cautioned me when I was passing my pain on to my daughter and causing her emotional suffering. But I was chicken(胆小鬼). I thought, she may think I’m out of line, or I may be her next target.

Often I’ve thought about that child and the many others abused(虐待，辱骂) by adults. I wonder how they will internalize (使……藏在心底) their pain, if it will crush their spirits. Will this little boy grow up to be an abusive man? Will he be gloomy and withdrawn? Will he find it hard to communicate with women, with other men? Or will he survive and be sensitive, caring and determined not to continue the cycle?

There is too much cruelty in the world, too much cruelty between people. I tremble at the increasing verbal bitterness and violence among Black girls, and among young mothers trying to discipline their children. This behavior isn’t class- or age- related: I hear sharp words from Black women from all walks of life who are overworked and stressed out and have grown impatient. At times I, too, become short with others, or, like the sister on the phone, strike out at(抨击) those closest to me.

Often we’re tired because we’ve made the wrong choices. Young girls who still need mothering are loaded with children. We, sisters easily get hurt and annoyed when we don’t compromise(妥协)with our own sense of self. Our personal fulfillment requires knowing what is best for us, setting oar boundaries and keeping them undamaged. We will always be asked to do more than we are comfortable doing. When we know our boundaries, we can decline comfortably. People — and we ourselves — will act in ways we don’t like. But they, like us，are still worthy of love.

Whatever irritates (激怒) us about a person should be examined. Is the person reflecting behavior in us that needs to be changed? Often, when I find people irritating, I find they mirror something about me that I need to correct.

What we people of African root must do to thrive begins with love, sensitivity and our ability to work together. We Black women have these spiritual resources in abundance(充裕). Now we must draw on them to create a peaceful place — for ourselves, our children, our men.

1. The scene the author described in the passage probably happened       .

A．in a phone booth

B．on the street

C．near a taxi stand

D．at a bus stop

2. We can learn from the passage the mother of the little kid must be       .

A．confused and quick-minded	B．cruel and talkative
C．disappointed and hot-tempered	D．considerate and sensitive

3. In paragraph 2, by saying “She may think I am out of line”, the author meant the woman might say .   

A．“Walk away. It’s none of your business.”	B．“You can watch and comfort my kid.”
C．“You’re not standing in the queue.”	D．“You are walking in the wrong direction.”

4. The wrong choices the author mentions in Paragraph 5 include       _______.
a. We sisters refuse to marry young.     b. We aren’t satisfied with ourselves.
c. We have our boundaries damaged.       d. We decline others’ requests for help.

A．a, b

B．c, d

C．a, d

D．b, c

5. According to the author, when we find a person irritating, we should       .

A．return to tenderness and tolerance	B．avoid the hard words and sharp tones
C．reflect on our behavior that needs correcting	D．examine if anything is wrong with him

6. The tone of the last paragraph is       _______.

A．critical

B．optimistic

C．pessimistic

D．objective

【推荐2】The Beijing Expo Park, where the International Horticultural Exhibition (国际园艺展) took place in 2019, has become a camping resort this summer. Twelve camping areas each named after the constellations (星座) have recently opened to the public at the park.

“When I see parents and children put down their mobile phones and enjoy their family time, I feel happy. At this moment, all our efforts in organizing this camping festival have paid off, ”said Xue He, a camping operator at the park.

“Located in the Yanqing district of Beijing, the camping area covers about 280, 000 square meters. It provides more than 1, 000 camping spots where tourists can spend their leisure time on picnics, fishing, horse riding, boating, and many other activities, ” said Han Weiwei, a manager of the Beijing Expo Park Investment and Development.

At the camping area named after Sagittarius, tents are spread throughout the woods, while a wooden trestle (支架) connects the campsites. “We pursue harmony between humans and nature, so the original plants were preserved as much as possible, ” said Liu Xiao’ou, an operator in the area.

“Horse riding is one of the most popular activities here, ”Liu said, adding that campers can ride horses in the Sagittarius area under the guidance of coaches. Children can also interact with some little cute horses which are less than one meter in height.

As the altitude in Yanqing is higher than that in downtown Beijing, the expo park is much cooler in summer. “This is favorable for camping. These abundant activities have given is so much fun, ” said a resident surnamed Yin from downtown Beijing.

In the coming three months, the Beijing Expo Park is going to host more than 30 activities during the camping festival, including bicycle races, fishing contests and night runs, according to the organizers.

1. What has happened in the Beijing Expo Park?

A．Horse riding performance has been offered.

B．Twelve camping areas have opened.

C．Art exhibitions have taken place.

D．A traditional festival has been celebrated.

2. Which of the following best describes the camping festival organized by Xue He?

A．Successful.

B．Unwelcome.

C．Boring.

D．Important.

3. What can we know about the Sagittarius area from Liu Xiao’ou?

A．The camping area is only for children.

B．Campers have little fun at the Sagittarius area.

C．Horse riding becomes popular only among children.

D．Campers are offered a natural environment.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．The Beijing Expo Park will be open to the public.

B．The Beijing Expo Park has changed its course for the future.

C．The Beijing Expo Park becomes popular for its abundant exhibitions.

D．The Beijing Expo park offers memorable camping experiences to the public.