【推荐3】It was not turning out to be the great fishing trip we had imagined. It certainly was not the one Father had promised. All day the rain beat against the roof of our cabin.

Father sat at the window, looking out over the lake. My older brother Jeremy, who had recently turned sixteen years old, lay on the bed, looking up at the ceiling. I paced the room, occasionally glancing toward Father to see if there was any sign that the rain would let up.

“I wish we’d never come out to this boring place,” Jeremy said.

I stopped pacing and looked at Father. He gave no sign that he had heard, and I hoped he hadn’t. This trip meant a lot to him. He used to come out here with own father.

I started pacing again.

“I mean, if we’d stayed home, at least I could watch TV, go out with my friends or play my guitar,” Jeremy continued.

Silence continued for some time. I kept pacing, imagining the trip I had dreamed of before the bad weather had set in. I saw us in the boat, anchor dropped in a calm bay casting our lines toward shore, the way Father had described it when he was trying to convince Jeremy to come along.

Father stood up and turned to face us. He smiled at me. “Come on, get up, Jeremy,” he said. “Let’s go fishing, boys.” He picked up his fishing rod and the tool box, opened the door, and walked out into the rain.

Jeremy and I watched Father walk down the pathway toward the dock (码头)，the wind whipping (打) at his hair,the rain wetting his clothes. Jeremy shook his head. “He's crazy if he thinks I’m going with him,” he said. “Maybe I would have when I was a little kid, but not now,” he said.

I waited for a while, unsure of what to do, looking out the open door at Father, who was walking onto the dock, facing against the storm. Jeremy couldn’t believe I picked up my rod and walked out into the storm after Father. I couldn’t quite hear what Jeremy said because of the wind in my ears, but I heard his footsteps behind me as he began to follow me out to the boat.

1. What does the underlined phrase “let up” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Stop.

B．Continue.

C．Hit.

D．Arrive.

2. Why was the fishing trip important for the author’s father?

A．He had never fished in the rain.

B．It’s his son Jeremy’s first fishing trip.

C．He and his own father usually went fishing there.

D．He wanted to have a better relationship with his sons.

3. What can we know about Jeremy?

A．He doesn’t enjoy fishing.

B．He dislikes outdoor activities.

C．He is addicted to playing the guitar.

D．He showed no interest in the fishing trip.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To express the fondness for a particular day.

B．To describe a fishing experience in the rain.

C．To reflect on the old family tradition of fishing.

D．To recall the generation gap between father and brother.

【推荐1】The advancement of human civilization is possible just because of enormous contributions made by scientists. They are one of the most influential people of today’s world. With practical advantages in engineering, medicine and technology, they have helped us to grow better understanding about the world and different working phenomena that govern us. Their names are remembered in the sands of time for their work in the welfare of mankind with different inventions that has made our modern lives easy. Here is a list of the four great scientists we’ve ever seen who changed the world.

Louis Pasteur (1822—1895)

Pasteur contributed greatly towards the advancement of medical sciences developing cures for rabies(狂犬病),anthrax and other infectious diseases. He also invented the process of pasteurization(加热杀菌法) to make milk safer to drink. He probably saved more lives than any other person.

Otto Hahn (1879—1968)

Hahn was a German chemist who discovered nuclear fission(裂变) in 1939.He was a pioneering scientist in the field of radio-chemistry, and discovered radioactive elements in 1921.He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1944.

Nikola Tesla (1856—1943)

Tesla worked on electro-magnetism and AC current. He obtained around 300 patents worldwide for his inventions from electricity to radio transmission, but many inventions developed by Tesla were not put into patent protection. He played a key role in the development of modern electricity.

James Clerk Maxwell (1831—1879)

Maxwell made great progress in understanding electro-magnetism. His research in electricity and kinetics laid the foundation for quantum(量子)physics. Einstein said of Maxwell, “The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever.”

1. Who was thought highly of by Einstein?

A．Louis Pasteur.

B．Otto Hahn.

C．Nikola Tesla.

D．James Clerk Maxwell.

2. What can we infer about the four people?

A．They are medical pioneers.	B．They are Nobel Prize winners.
C．They are great contributors to society.	D．They are founders of modern physics.

3. What contribution did Louis Pasteur make to society?

A．The development of medicine.	B．Radio-chemistry.
C．Modern electricity.	D．Quantum physics.

【推荐2】Since smartphones were invented, more and more people have been addicted to them. The addiction to phones has spread to running. They’re perfectly used during a run outside. Smart phones can provide music for you and track your route. But experts warn that it’s not a good idea to hold your phone in your hand while you go out for a run because it could cause hip (臀部) and shoulder injuries.

Professional UK Athletics running coach, Alexa, asks runners to carry phones in a fanny pack (腰包) instead.“When you hold something in your hands, there are slightly indirect influences on your pace. It influences the balance of muscles (肌肉), affects the weight of some body parts, and makes you run less fast,” she tells Cosmopolitan UK.“This could be happening every time you train, week after week, month after month.” And as mobile phones get bigger and heavier, the more injuries are likely to happen.

People like to always hold their phones in the same hand. It’s a force of habit. With one arm heavier, your body will try to compensate for the imbalance, by working certain muscles harder than others.

The other risk of running with phones in hand, of course, is damaging the screen of your phones if you fall. It’s very expensive to change a screen. Some of the latest phones can close to $300.

1. Why do experts think it is unsuitable to run with a smartphone?

A．It affects people’s hearing.

B．It makes people lose eyesight.

C．It does harm to parts of people’s bodies.

D．It causes people to fall down and get lost.

2. What does Alexa advise people to do?

A．Carry smartphones in a bag.

B．Avoid touching smartphones with your hands.

C．Watch smartphones when running.

D．Carry smartphones in a fanny pack.

3. What does the underlined phrase “compensate for” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Meet up with.	B．Make up for.
C．Face up to.	D．Come up with.

4. If you fall while running with you phones, you will risk _______.

A．changing a phone number	B．changing a screen
C．changing shoes	D．changing direction

5. Holding phones while running influences the balance of   _______, and makes you run less fast.

A．muscles	B．weight
C．feet	D．brain

【推荐1】●Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Stretching for five miles along Ireland’s western coast, the Cliffs of Moher are a sight more than 300 million years in the making. At their highest, the cliffs soar an impressive 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering millions of visitors who visit each year unbelievable views sure to leave hearts racing both from the beauty and the height.

●White Cliffs of Dover, the UK

These famous cliffs along England’s southeastern coast are as rich in history as they are in beauty. They stand tall along the Strait of Dover, separating England from France and continental Europe. During World War Ⅰ, the first bomb to hit the UK fell in Dover, and it served as an essential location during WWⅡ as well. And nowadays, the city is best known for the beauty of its white cliffs.

●Mount Thor, Canada

The name Mount Thor may inspire fear or respect — as well it should, considering this is the steepest, tallest cliff in the world. Mount Thor reaches an astonishing 4,101 feet above sea level, and the utter greatness of its vertical incline keeps it from being successfully climbed up until 1965. Today, it remains a challenging and popular place for rock climbers.

●Cliffs of Étretat, France

Located along France’s Alabaster Coast, these cliffs offer more than just steep walls. Climb to the top and you’ll have views of arched rock formations, as well as the scenery that inspired the famous painter Claude Monet. At various points along the cliffs’ 80-mile stretch, you can spot natural sculptures that are said to resemble (像) an elephant among other things.

1. What is the purpose of the author?

A．To introduce some of the world’s most amazing cliff views.

B．To advise people to climb cliffs in their spare time.

C．To ask people to explore why the cliffs are so steep.

D．To call on people to protect our environment.

2. If you want to challenge yourself as a rock climber, what’s the best choice?

A．Cliffs of Étretat.	B．White Cliffs of Dover.
C．Cliffs of Moher.	D．Mount Thor.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Sculptures are commonly seen along most cliffs.

B．Mount Thor soars amazing 702 feet above sea level.

C．Visitors to White Cliffs of Dover are impressed by their history.

D．Claude Monet got his inspiration partly from White Cliffs of Dover.

【推荐2】The geographical location of a country and its physical characteristics are very important to its development and progress. The United States is very fortunate in this respect.

First of all, it has a good climate. In almost all sections of the country it is possible to live comfortably during the whole year. It is true that in the south it sometimes gets very hot, and in the north very cold. But the people who live in these regions become accustomed to the climate and never suffer very much when the weather is either very hot or very cold.

In a large country there is usually a great variety of different physical characteristics. In the United States, there are wide plains and high mountains, thousands of lakes and rivets of all sizes, cool forests and hot deserts, and a coastline several thousand miles long.

The many lakes and rivers, as well as the long coastline, have been of great importance to the development of the country, since they made possible the easy transportation of people and all the things people need. Transportation by water is still necessary and important. In modern times, however, trains, automobiles, trucks and airplanes are doing much of the work which was formerly done by ships and boats.

1. What are the principal physical characteristics of the United States?

A．Almost the same.	B．Rather various.
C．Very good for farming.	D．Suitable for transportation.

2. In what respect is the United States very fortunate?

A．Geographical location.	B．Good climate.
C．Physical characteristics.	D．Both A and C.

3. Why are rivers，lakes and coastlines important to the development of the U. S. A?

A．They make the climate better.

B．They provide people with a good many opportunities of employment.

C．They provide people with good transportation and whatever they need.

D．They make the scenery of the country more beautiful and attractive.

4. What used for transportation in the distant past in the U. S. A. ?

A．Trains.	B．Trucks.
C．Planes.	D．Ships and boats.

【推荐3】Ho Khanh is a middle-aged farmer, living in a village on the edge of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam. What is special about him is that he has discovered Son Doong, the largest cave in the world.

“I first found the cave about thirty years ago, in 1991,” he says. “I was out collecting firewood near the national park. My family were very poor, so I decided to go deeper into the forest to find some aloe, which is very valuable. Not many people went that far into the forest because they were afraid of the wild animals.”

Soon Khanh lost his way. “I sat down with my back to a huge round rock,” he says. “Then I heard the sound of a strong wind and running water coming from behind me.” He found the entrance to a huge cave, with a wide river coming out of it. Khanh thought he was walking into a great cave. With no ropes or lights, he did not go further into it.

Khanh’s story spread like wildfire, but not everyone believed him. “I wanted to prove that I was telling the truth, but I couldn’t remember the way to the cave.” Then one morning early in the winter of 2006, a group of cavers from Britain came to ask Khanh for help, as they had heard about his discovery fifteen years before.

Khanh agreed to help the team to find the cave, but after three days in the jungle, they lost their way. “I just couldn’t remember where it was,” he says. The team came back twice, but each time they were beaten by the thick jungle. Finally the cavers left.

In 2009, Khanh headed to the jungle one cold winter’s morning. “I stopped by a big round rock,” he says. “There was the same strong wind, the sound of water running — I knew I’d found the cave at long last.” Soon the British cavers returned and followed Khanh on a six-hour trip deep into the jungle. On April 14 they found Son Doong.

1. What is the text mainly about?

A．How Son Doong was discovered.	B．How Son Doong got its name.
C．A young farmer in Vietnam.	D．A national park in Vietnam.

2. Ho Khanh first discovered Son Doong when he was __________.

A．looking for aloe	B．collecting firewood
C．catching some animals	D．cutting down trees in the forest

3. What did the British cavers think of Ho Khanh’s story?

A．They doubted it.	B．They believed it.
C．They were uncertain of it.	D．They had little interest in it.