【推荐1】阅读下面短文, 根据文章内容及题目要求回答问题。

Is it the future worrying me? Did I hurt someone by mistake? Am I expecting too much from life? We are often stuck in these unnecessary thoughts, causing anxiety and making us weak.

The escape from my sadness and depressed thought has been cooking for the past few months. I read through quick recipes, find the ones that I can connect to, and search up for materials in the kitchen. Every time I cut a vegetable, it is like I am cutting off my problems. All of this not only brings me great joy, but it leads me to discover something I am good at, which I might have never tried otherwise.

Cooking can work as a treatment, which has received some scientific explanations. Mental health experts have talked about the benefits cooking and baking provides for people struggling with poor mental health. Through cooking, these people can get back control of their lives. They can bring back the feeling of joy and excitement that has been long gone from their daily lives. Julia Ohana, an active expert in culinary therapy, talked about the significance cooking holds in terms of time control, communication, and problem-solving ability. She believes all these skills combined help people become less depressed and more satisfied.

The excitement when you work on a recipe is unexplainable. You look forward to what you are going to create from your own hands. You have the power to make something great, only depending on the direction you take and your cooking skills.

1. What might be the result if we are caught in unnecessary worries?
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2. According to the experts, what benefits will cooking bring to people with poor mental health?
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3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The author chooses to cook when he feels sad because he wants to comfort himself with a good meal and the cooking process also brings him happiness.
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4. Please briefly present some other ways to get rid of unnecessary worries.   (In about 40 words)
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【推荐2】This is why you should try pouring boiling water onto your car

Body shops and garages don't want you to know about this amazing trick with boiling water. A car accident is an awful thing for all parties involved. Besides a scare and potential injury, damage to your car can cost you quite a bit of money, for example, an ugly dent (凹痕).

Getting a considerable dent removed from your car can easily cost you a lot.     1    That is to say, body shops and garages can cut you a bad deal very easily. Even if you come to get a dent removed, somehow they find all kinds of other issues with your car that need to be solved and it all starts to add up.     2    Luckily, we have found a trick that will help you get rid of that dent in your car and it won't cost you a cent!

It’s very easy to repair a dent by yourself? All you need is a kettle with hot water and a toilet plunger (通厕器). So, how do you do it? We’ll explain!

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*As soon as the water is boiling, you take the kettle out to your car and pour the water onto the dent and the surrounding area.    4    

*Now it's time to use the toilet plunger.    5     Slowly and carefully repeat this step a couple of times, making your way towards the dent.

*After a few minutes of careful work, the dent will be completely gone! It's just as if there never was any dent in the first place.

A．Fill a kettle with water and boil it.

B．That's not what you asked for.

C．This trick works well and saves you lots of money.

D．You never know if the person in the other car is hurt.

E．Put the plunger around the dent and carefully pull it towards you.

F．Most people have no idea what an appropriate price for this service is.

G．Do be careful because the water is very hot, of course!

【推荐3】The best long distance friends are the ones who know how to communicate well. As often as we move around for school, work or family, long distance friendships are a reality of adulthood.    1    , there’s no reason to let physical distance keep you from staying connected.

Be explicit and intentional about keeping your long distance friend

If you want to keep people in your life, you have to tell them and be ready to put in the effort. Whether you’ve just moved away from your friend or you’ve been apart for years, long distance friendships require a mutual(互相的) commitment. That means reaching out, finding time to hang out, and showing your friend you value them.    2    .

Use common interests to feel connected

Develop an “anchor” for your friendship.    3    . Maybe you both love cooking, so you each send photos of the new dishes you make with a link to the recipe. Or you both love, let’s say, the HBO show Euphoria, and you text to discuss it after each episode comes out. It doesn’t really matter what it is, as long as it helps you initiate a connection.

Don’t hesitate to reach out

    4    . When phone calls won’t cut it, think about a visit. Visiting is one of the most important things you can do to keep a long distance friendship going.

Address conflicts openly

Separation is hard. Miscommunication happens. And because there’s just a limited amount of time you get with your friend, it’s easy to let conflicts go unaddressed. In fact, addressing conflict is one of the ways you can become closer with your friend.    5    . It’s recommended to do it in a non-accusatory way. Then, ask your friend what their experience of the issue was and try to see things from both sides.

A．But bringing issues up can feel scary

B．Remember that they treasure you as well

C．It is something that you have in common

D．Although friends are long-lost family members

E．Create the space to make your friend feel valued

F．Show your friend they don’t need to fear rejection

G．While they might require some planning and creativity to keep up

【推荐2】Most people think that a first responder’s(现场急救员)only job is to save lives, but two Idaho firefighters just proved there’s more to the job, when they stuck around to help after rescuing a man who went into cardiac arrest(心脏停跳).

Last Friday, first responders from Kootenai County, Idaho were sent to save a local man who had fallen down while mowing his lawn and went into cardiac arrest. “I listen to the police scanner sometimes and I heard his street over the radio and the dispatcher(调度员)was talking about someone having an attack,” said neighbor Chris Beaty. “It was a guy who lives directly across the street from me.”

Beaty ran over and stayed with the man until help arrived. “They transported him to the hospital and the fire truck left behind,” said Beaty, who expected the rest of the first responders to leave shortly after. But he was left astonished by what a couple of firemen did next. “They actually took the mower and finished mowing this guy’s lawn,” Beaty said. “I said, ‘Hey, I can do that,’ and they said, ‘No, this is what we do.’ They finished the lawn and then put the lawn mower away and went on their way.”

“It’s part of the public service we provide. It’s our duty to take care of an incident. If there is time to go the extra mile and help someone one what could be the worst day of their lives, we should,” said Kootenai representative fire chief, Dan Ryan. “They were super caring and went above and beyond,” Beaty said. “They weren’t there to punch a time clock. They were there to serve the community. They didn’t have to do that but they did. They genuinely care and that was awesome to see.”

1. What were the firefighters sent to do?

A．Help a local man mow his lawn.

B．Save a man suffering from heart attack.

C．Rescue a man falling down and hurting his leg.

D．Save a local man trapped in the mowing machine.

2. Who sent the local man to the hospital?

A．Some firefighters.	B．The dispatcher.
C．Chris Beaty.	D．Dan Ryan.

3. Why did the two firefighters mow the lawn for the local man?

A．To do some easy jobs to kill time.

B．To make the local man satisfied.

C．To get praise from other witnesses.

D．To complete the rest of their work.

4. How does Beaty think of the two firefighters’ actions?

A．He thinks they should care more about the locals.

B．He thinks they should do more for the man.

C．He thinks highly of them.

D．He thinks little of them.

【推荐3】The organic (有机的) food market is made up of the sale of organic foods, drinks and related services. These food products do not use a lot of food additives or industrial solvent (溶剂).

Increasing health concerns about the growing number of chemical poisoning cases globally is acting as a driver in the organic food market. People are paying more attention to health because of the harmful effects caused by the presence of chemical pesticides (杀虫剂) in food products.

The chemical pesticides in food products can cause cancer. According to a UN report, around 200,000 people die every year due to bad effects of pesticides in food products. This is causing people to change their focus towards organic food products.

Are organic foods safer? We cannot say yes immediately. Some data show possible health benefits of organic foods. Some studies have shown differences between the organic foods and the traditional ones. But there is little information to prove how these differences can give overall health benefits.

Compared with the traditional foods and drinks, short shelf life of organic foods is controlling the organic food market. For example, a study conducted by a research team shows that the shelf life of organic food products is shorter than traditional products. Similarly, some researchers find that many organic foods have higher levels of bacteria than traditional products, which cause food to go bad. As organic foods don’t have the similar amount of preservative (防腐剂) to that of traditional foods, organic foods are easier to gain bacteria attacks and have a shorter shelf life, which in turn makes it difficult for people to keep them. Thus, people will experience a high risk of buying the bad organic foods.

The organic food market is controlled by authorities such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to ensure high-quality standards of food products. Also, the authorities have come up with strict food labeling rules for the organic food market.

1. What makes people prefer organic foods according to the text?

A．The low price.	B．The food safety.
C．The special taste.	D．The unique packaging design.

2. What is paragraph 5 mainly about?

A．The use of organic foods.

B．Ways of making organic foods.

C．An introduction to traditional foods.

D．The disadvantage of organic foods.

3. What’s the author’s attitude towards organic foods?

A．Supportive.

B．Doubtful.

C．Uncaring.

D．Objective.

4. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A medical book.	B．A health magazine.
C．A cooking guidebook.	D．A book review.