【推荐1】He had been on a long flight. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane flashed on: “Fasten your seatbelts.”

Then, after a while, a calm voice said, “We shall not be serving the drinks at this time as we are expecting a little turbulence (气流). Please be sure your seatbelt is fastened.” she looked around the aircraft, it became obvious that many of the passengers were becoming nervous.

Later, the voice of the announcer said, “We are so sorry that we are unable to serve the meal at this time. The turbulence is still ahead of us.

And then the storm broke out. The terrible thunder could be heard even above the sound of the engines. Lightning lit up the darkening skies and within moments that great plane was like a leather thrown around on a vast ocean. One moment the airplane was lifted on great current so fair, the next, it dropped as if it were about to crash.

The man admitted that he shared the discomfort and fear of those around him. He said, “As I looked around the plane. I could see that nearly all the passengers were upset and alarmed. Some were praying.”

“The future seemed terrible and many were wondering if they would make it through the storm. And then, I suddenly saw a girl to whom the storm meant nothing. She just sat on her seat and was reading a book. Everything within her small world calm.

Sometimes she closed her eyes and then she would read again. She would straighten her legs but worry and fear were not in her world. When the plane was being hit by the terrible storm, when it shook this way and that way, when it rose and fell so severely, and when all the adults were scared half to death, that unusual child was completely composed and unafraid.”

The man could hardly believe his eyes. It was not surprising, therefore, that when the plane finally reached its destination and all the passengers were hurrying off board he asked the girl why she had not been afraid. The sweet child replied, “Sir, my dad is the pilot and he is taking me home.’’

1. What happened while he was taking the flight?            

A．A Passenger was scared to death	B．The plane met a turbulence
C．A girl became deaf in the plane	D．Drinks and food ran out

2. Some passengers were praying during the turbulence because           

A．they were too afraid	B．they wanted to be happy
C．God asked them to	D．they were warned to

3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “composed” in paragraph 7?           

A．clever

B．health

C．strong

D．calm

4. Which is the right order of the description about the girl when others were scared half to death?           
a. She closed her eyes                      b. She straightened her legs
c. She went on reading                      d. She sat on her seat reading

A．a-d-b-c

B．d-c-a-b

C．d-a-c-b

D．a-b-c-d

5. What makes the girl be have so differently from others then?           

A．Confidence

B．Determination

C．Behavior

D．Destination

【推荐2】Sarah Toumi, a young girl growing up in France, had a dream of becoming a leader who could make a positive impact on the world. Her desire to help others was awakened when she accompanied her Tunisian father to his hometown in the eastern part of Tunisia during vacations. During her time there, she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi personally witnessed the negative effects of desertification (沙漠化). She realized that within 10 years, wealthy farmers had become worse off. Toumi was determined to stop the progression of the Sahara Desert. Due to a decrease in average rainfall and an increase in severe droughts (干旱), nearly 75% of Tunisia’s agricultural lands are currently at risk of desertification.

Toumi understood the need for a change in farming practices. She firmly believed that even small plots of land could bring significant returns if farmers were willing to adapt. This adaptation involved planting sustainable crops, using advanced water treatment technologies, and using natural products and fertilizers (肥料) instead of chemical alternatives.

In 2012, Toumi took a decisive step towards realizing her dream of fighting desertification. She moved to Tunisia and set up a program called Acacias for All, with the aim of putting her sustainable farming ideas into action. “I want to show young people in the countryside that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living without water.”

By September 2016, over 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with a survival rate of 60% reported by farmers. Toumi estimates that around 3 million acacia trees are required to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She plans to plant 1 million trees by 2018. In the coming years, Toumi aims to promote the program to Algeria and Morocco.

1. How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her?

A．They made her decide to leave the country.	B．They helped her better understand her father.
C．They destroyed her dream of being a teacher.	D．They inspired her to take action to help others.

2. What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland?

A．Cold weather.

B．Soil pollution.

C．Low rainfall.

D．Forest damage.

3. Why did Toumi start Acacias for All in Tunisia?

A．To ensure access to primary education for children.

B．To promote the protection of agricultural land.

C．To create job opportunities for young people.

D．To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers.

4. Which of the following can best describe Toumi?

A．Determined and helpful.	B．Considerate and calm.
C．Wealthy and academic.	D．Thankful and flexible.

【推荐3】When I was a baby, I entertained you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”, you’d shake your finger at me and ask, “How could you?”—but then you’d give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.

My housetraining was a long process, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. We went for long walks, runs in the park and car rides. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.

Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. Eventually, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a dog person, but I still welcomed her into our home. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement, I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Your wife was afraid I would bite them. But nevertheless, as they began to grow, I became their friend.

Now, you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family.

I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. The children were in tears as they waved me goodbye. And “How could you?” were the only three words that swept over my mind.

Is it better to live with hope or without hope? At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind and that this was all a bad dream.

My beloved master, I will think of you and wait for you forever. I hope you receive more faithfulness from your family than you showed to me.

1. Who tells this story?

A．A dog.	B．A child.
C．A dog’s owner.	D．A dog trainer

2. Which is true about the dog when it lived at the pound?

A．It hoped to be adopted by another family.	B．It continued to love its former owner.
C．It did not trust humans any more.	D．It was excited about the pound.

3. What is the theme of the story?

A．Be ready for changes.	B．Never expect too much.
C．Never complain about your life.	D．Be faithful to those who love you.

【推荐1】Linda was a sixteen-year-old girl in Britain. She was feeling bad for several days. Her mother took her to a hospital and the doctors found out that she had cancer.

Linda’s life changed. She began to go to the hospital often for treatment (治疗), and she also became depressed.

The hospitals and the doctors were good, but Linda did not have hope herself. Linda’s mother called a flower shop close to the hospital. “I want some beautiful flowers for my daughter. She is a teen girl with cancer. ” She told the shop owner. Later, the flowers arrived. Then Linda saw something unusual. It was a card. It read:

Linda,

I own (拥有) this flower shop. I had cancer when I was fifteen years old. I am 24 years old now. Good luck. My heart goes out to you.

Yours,

Alice.

Linda smiled. She finally felt some real hope. She found the will (意志) to live.

Little things make a big difference. All of us can give little things like kindness, encouragement and hope to others.

1. What does the underline word “depressed” mean in Paragraph 2?

A．safe.

B．serious.

C．sad.

D．excited.

2. Who sent Linda a card?

A．Her mother.

B．A doctor.

C．A shop owner.

D．Her friend.

3. What happened to Linda after reading the card?

A．She became hopeful about life.

B．She wanted to work with Alice.

C．She thanked her mother a lot.

D．She liked the card very much.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Be kind to yourself.

B．Little things make a big difference.

C．Try something different.

D．Be kind to others.

【推荐2】That youngsters were glued to online games on their smart phones was a great concern for Ngurang Meena, a school teacher in Nirjuli. The 30-year-old social science teacher, who ran the Ngurang Learning Institute, an adult literacy centre, said that she felt disheartened when she read student papers. "The graph of student performance is falling every year. It breaks my heart whenever I see answer sheets-basic grammar skills are missing and there's an absence of any cohesive(连贯性的)expression. They lack guidance and reading culture is almost zero," Meena said. When her school and the centre she ran had to close due to infectious diseases, she planned to do something to solve the problem.

Inspired by a similar proposal in Mizoram, Meena set up a bookshelf with around 80 books as well as some benches on the side of the road in Nirjuli on August 30th, 2020, where passers-by could spend time reading. The selections included motivational books, biographies and novels as well as comics for young children. "I have to please the children with sweets to sit and read, but that is okay." she laughed.

Meena's bookshelf became a hit among youngsters who spent hours in the reading corner. Within two months, her effort became the talk of the town.

Now, generous contributions of books come in from the public and she is even receiving requests to set up such libraries in other parts of the state, including one in the capital, Itanagar. Since the tiny libraries are far from the main town, she also lends books out to those who want to read at home.

"I never thought that this would become such a big inspiration," Meena said. "Since childhood, we have been told that books are our best friends. The next generation of kids is focused on games and other things. I don't want them to head on the wrong track," she added.

1. What's the aim of Meena's reading program?

A．To help adults learn cohesive expression.

B．To care for youngsters lacking in reading.

C．To keep Ngurang Learning Institute running well.

D．To highlight the importance of reading for adults.

2. What did Meena do to encourage young kids to read more?

A．She offered them transportation.	B．She offered some rewards to them.
C．She chose novels with beautiful covers.	D．She selected books covering every category.

3. Which words can best describe Meena's libraries?

A．Influential and meaningful.	B．Small and useless.
C．Large but impractical.	D．Widespread but unwelcome.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Books: Sources of Knowledge	B．The Roadside Reading Corner
C．The Library: a Heaven for the Young	D．New Ideas about Setting a Reading Plan