【推荐1】Take time off school, because your body will fight off the cold virus better if it is well rested. However, if you have to go, avoid close contact with your classmates.    1     Meanwhile, wash your hands as frequently as possible. Nomsedating（非镇静的）allergy medicine, which you can buy from a chemist, can ease the problems of a runny nose and watery eyes.

As soon as you feel a cold coming on, drink plenty of liquid. Water or juice is ideal but hot herbal teas with lemon will help thin sticky substance and remove it from the body. A warm gargle with salt water will make your throat more comfortable by reducing the swelling.     2    

    3     Breathing in steam over a bowl of hot water helps a lot, too. For a violent cough, the latest research suggests that honey, either straight from a jar or mixed with a hot drink, works as well if not better than costly sprays.

A good diet is also essential for a quick recovery, so start the day with a healthy breakfast including vitamin C in the form of fresh fruit.     4     For dinner, easily digested solid food is recommended, such as rice porridge made with vegetables or eggs.

    5     It not only makes you physically stronger, but enhances your emotional well-being. Just remember not to attempt anything that requires a lot of effort or strength. Finally, to recharge your body and regain your strength, you need a full eight hours' sleep.

A．Besides, a little light exercise is beneficial as well.

B．As we know, the virus can be spread easily from one person to another.

C．The name “cold" came into use in the 16th century due to cold weather.

D．The warm air generated by a hot shower or bath will help clear blocked noses.

E．Signs and symptoms may appear less than two days after exposure to the virus.

F．For lunch, chicken noodle soup is good since it helps block cells that cause coughing.

G．It also washes out bacteria and viruses so it can be used as a preventive measure as well.

【推荐3】Since December, 2019, there have been tens of thousands of COVID- 19 cases both in and out of China, caused by a previously unknown virus: novel coronavirus.

It’s not the first time for viruses to make headlines. Viruses have brought big trouble to humans, with their potential to cause widespread disease and death.

What are they? Viruses are considered to be non-living organisms (有机物). They can infect animals and plants, making them sick. They contain genetic materials like DNA and are protected by a coating of protein.

Unlike bacteria,viruses can’t reproduce (繁殖) on their own. Instead, they invaded the cells of living organisms to reproduce, spread and take over. But the basic question is, where did viruses first come from?

Until now, no clear explanation for their origin exists. “Tracing the origins of viruses is difficult,” Ed Rybicki, a virologist at the university of Cape Town in South Africa, told Scientific American, “because viruses don’t leave fossils (化石) and because of the tricks they use to make copies of themselves within the cells they’ve invaded.”

Understanding the origins of viruses means fully understanding the history of their hosts——not only humans, but also bacteria,plants and other animals, which is a complicated task, says Nature. However, there are three main theories (推测) to explain the origin of viruses. First, viruses started as independent organisms, then became parasites (寄生者). Second, viruses evolved from pieces of DNA or RNA that’ escaped from larger organisms. The third one is that viruses co-evolved with their host cells, which means they existed alongside these cells.

For the time being, these are only theories. The technology and proofs we have today cannot be used to test these theories and discover the most plausible explanation. Continuing studies may provide us with clearer answers. Or future studies may find that the answer is even more mysterious than it now appears.

1. What can we learn about viruses from the article?

A．They mainly infect animals and plants.	B．They are really small living organisms.
C．They are more dangerous than bacteria.	D．They can’t reproduce unless they find a host cell.

2. Which of the following might explain the origin of viruses?

A．They evolved along with their host cells.

B．They evolved from the DNA or RNA in animals.

C．They evolved from the fossils of large organisms.

D．They evolved from parasites to independent organisms;

3. The underlined word “plausible” in the last paragraph probably means “       “

A．creative

B．reasonable

C．common

D．unbelievable

4. What do we conclude from the article?

A．Viruses live longer in human host cells than in animals.

B．Viruses will become more like bacteria as they evolve.

C．It may take a long time to understand the origin of viruses.

D．The author is confident about future virus research.

【推荐1】“I Went Skydiving at 84!”

As a young girl growing up in the 1930s, I always wanted to fly a plane, but back then it was almost unheard of a woman to do that. I got a taste of that dream in 2001, when my husband arranged for me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday. But the experience turned out to be very dull. Around that time, I told my husband that I wanted to skydive. So when our retirement community announced that they were having an essay competition and the topic was an experience of a lifetime that you wanted to have, I decided to write about my dream.

In the essay, I wrote about my desire to skydive, stating that George Bush Sr. did it at age 80. Why not me? I was just 84 and in pretty good health. A year went by and I heard nothing. But then at a community party in late April 2009, they announced that I was one of the winners. I just couldn’t believe it. Inspired by this, I decided to realize my dream, even though some of my family members and my doctor were against it.

On June 11, 2009, nearly 40 of my family and friends gathered in the area close to where I would land while I headed up in the airplane. My instructor, Jay, guided me through the experience. The plane was the noisiest one I had ever been in, but I wasn’t frightened-I was really just looking forward to the experience. When we reached 13,000 feet, Jay instructed me to throw myself out of the plane. When we first hit the air, the wind was so strong that I could hardly breathe. For a second I thought, “What have I gotten myself into?” But then everything got calmer. We were in a free fall for about a minute before Jay opened the parachute (降落伞), and then we just floated downward for about five minutes. Being up in the clouds and looking at the view below was unlike anything I have ever felt—much better than the hot air balloon. I was just enjoying it.

Skydiving was really one of the greatest experiences of my life. I hope other people will look at me and realize that you don’t stop living just because you are 84 years old. If there’s something you want to experience, look into it. If it’s something that is possible, make it happen.

1. What happened to the author in 2001?

A．She flew an airplane.	B．She entered a competition.
C．She went on a hot air balloon ride.	D．She moved into a retirement community.

2. The author mentioned George Bush Sr. in her essay to ______.

A．build up her own reputation	B．show her admiration for him
C．compare their health condition	D．make her argument persuasive

3. How did the author feel immediately after she jumped out of the plane?

A．Excited.

B．Scared.

C．Intense.

D．Regretful.

4. What did the author enjoy most when she was skydiving?

A．The beautiful clouds.	B．The wonderful view.
C．The company of Jay.	D．The one-minute free fall.

【推荐3】Jakarta, Indonesia (AP)—When a garbage collector came to Ghina Ghaliya’s house in the Indonesian capital and asked if she had an old mobile phone that his children could use to access the Internet, it sparked (引发) an idea for a broader campaign to help students stuck at home by COVID-19.

“He said it does not matter if it is an ugly one, as long as his children can use it for learning from home,” said Ghaliya, a journalist at a national newspaper.

Shortly after COVID-19 hit Indonesia, Ghaliya and 11 other journalists in Jakarta organized a group to provide food and money for people in need. They stared hearing from parents who wanted their children to be able to study online but lacked a way to access the Internet.

Ghaliya and the other journalists decided to shift（转移）their focus to providing mobile phones for underprivileged students, many of whom were still not allowed to do face-to-face learning when the new school year started in July.

They announced their campaign through social media and the response was strong, with some people donating(捐赠)second-hand units and others giving cash. So far, nearly 300 phones have been distributed to Indonesian students around Jakarta as well as to remote regions like Papua, the country’s most eastern province.

Khaissyah Levi, 16, is a high school student in Depok, who attends online classes in the morning. His father Deny Sayuti had been lending his mobile phone to him for his studies, but that meant Sayuti could only do his work as a motorcycle taxi driver for part of the day, missing out on peak times like the morning rush hour.

Sayuti worte to Ghaliya’s group in August, and his family received a mobile phone a month later. Sayuti believes that his son can now do better with his online studies. “Now I see him more comfortable, and he can directly reach out to his friends and teacher,” Sayuti said.

1. Why did the garbage collector ask Ghaliya for a mobile phone?

A．To play online games.	B．To send a text message.
C．To call police for help.	D．To help his son study online.

2. Which is the closest in meaning to the word “underprivileged” in paragraph 4?

A．Dependent.	B．Desperate.
C．Unfortunate.	D．Unhealthy.

3. What information can we get from the fifth paragraph?

A．People reacted coldly to Ghaliya’s campaign.

B．Papua is a less developed district in Indonesia.

C．Ghaliya’s group advertised a mobile phone brand.

D．Social media was not accepted by the Indonesians.

4. What’s the importance of a mobile phone for Deny Sayuti?

A．He depends on it for online learning.

B．It helps him much in making a living.

C．He contacts his son at school with it.

D．It guides him when traveling abroad.

【推荐1】My writing career began ten years ago with my articles published locally and nationally. As a beginning writer,I was happy to be on my way, writing and learning as much as I could. With two little kids underfoot, as well as working full-time, it was really difficult to make time for writing, but I managed.

Readers told me they laughed, cried or were inspired by my articles. But they didn’t know what was really going on behind the typewriter.I was not a happy mommy, and found it difficult to enjoy the everyday little things in life. In short, I was not a happy person.

I realized I had to make some changes.I started walking every morning. It cleared my head, allowed me time to think, gave me fresh air, and made me feel invigorated(精神焕发) and healthy. I was eating wisely, and the weight started to go. I started a new job, joined a monthly writing chapter, and was determined to keep up my walking. Finding the balance was sometimes difficult. But I was determined to fit in writing time because it made me happy.Sure I loved to watch the news and have my tea, but that wasn’t what made me truly happy.My own happiness has shown through my family, my job performance and my attitude towards challenging situations.I again have readers telling me the effect my writing has had on them,with some able to get on with their own writing because of my articles.

It was up to me to make it happen—my own happiness. One step at a time—one word at a time. And I did it.

1. What was a big challenge to the author according to the first paragraph?

A．Writing good articles.	B．Doing well at work.
C．Finding time to write.	D．Taking good care of children.

2. How did the writer feel before she made some changes?

A．She felt unhappy.	B．She felt satisfied.
C．She felt embarrassed.	D．She felt awesome.

3. Why did the author start walking every morning?

A．To be physically healthy.	B．To enjoy fresh early morning air.
C．To have more energy for writing.	D．To get back to happiness.

4. What can we know about the author from the text?

A．Her articles had a great effect on readers.

B．She didn’t enjoy making changes in her life.

C．She wasn’t interested in watching TV news.

D．She couldn’t find the balance between work and life.

5. What do you think is the main idea of the story?

A．Practice makes perfect.	B．Well begun is half done.
C．Time and tide wait for no man.	D．Happiness lies in your own hand.

【推荐2】阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, he was determined that none of his children would be denied (拒绝) an education.

Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.

Then came the moment—the time to share the day’s new learning.

Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen. “Felice,” he’d say, “tell me what you learned today.”

“I learned that the population of Nepal is ....” Silence.

Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation (拯救) of the world would depend upon it.

“The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well….” he’d say. “Get the map; let’s see where Nepal is.” And the whole family went on a search for Nepal.

This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.

As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one another’s education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming (肯定) our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.

Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting (传授) what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life.

1. What did the author’s father think of his children’s education? (no more than 10 words)
2. What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to? (no more than 2 words)
3. What did the author and his papa talk about at dinner time? (no more than 15 words)
4. What has served the author well all his life? (no more than 8 words)
5. What do you think of the author’s father? (no more than 15 words)

【推荐3】阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。

When I was a kid, there was only one way my parents would let me stay home from school and that was if I had a high fever. Most of my friends could stay home due to a stomachache or a mild fever — but not me… I had to be dying in order to stay home. By the way, my parents are both doctors. My parents used to say that they were teaching me how to have a good work ethic (职业道德). I didn’t understand the connection until last week.

The other day I was on the train and sat behind a young man who was complaining to his friend about his life. He went on for twenty minutes about how his passion in life was to make movies, but he wouldn’t pursue it because he had no clue if he could make enough money and he didn’t want to waste time because it would take years to make it big. He then admitted to thinking about buying stocks by borrowing money because he thought he could easily make six figures within one year. His friend agreed with him and said, “The stock is good because you can make tons of money and only work for a short time.”

I think they were indulging (沉溺) in the wildest fantasy. Many people these days don’t realize that when things seem to happen immediately, it is only because a lot of effort, determination and time have gone into them and it isn’t due to some miraculous (不可思议的) event. The easier it looks, the more hours go into it. There is no excuse for laziness.

Looking at the two young men, all of a sudden I was having a flashback of being ten years old and watching the television show Fame.

In the show the dance teacher told her students, “If you want fame, fame costs and here’s how you start paying for it … in sweat.” Every time we watched that show, my dad would proudly say how right the teacher was because in order to succeed you have to work hard.

1. Why did the young man on the train give up his dream of making movies?
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2. What will it take to make lots of money in a short time in author’s opinion?
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3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
 The author’s father thought that in order to succeed we can rely on some miraculous event.
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4. Do you agree with the author’s opinion? Give your reasons. (about 40 words)
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