【推荐2】Technology use seems to be the new wave of addiction hitting people of all ages. Its extreme use can be compared to the use of drugs, which is called Plugin Heroin.

The next time you’re in a crowded public place, look at the people around you. It’s hard to find someone who isn’t glued to the tiny screen, fingers moving at lightning speeds, texting their friends, emailing co-workers or listening to music. It may seem ridiculous that someone is that addicted to such a small object. I’ve seen people who seem to be at their wits’ end (不知所措) if their phone or iPad has been taken away, lost or left at home.

Some people may ask, “What’s wrong with technology use? It’s a way for people to communicate.” While this is true, the overuse of technology isn’t always appropriate in certain settings. Schools are becoming stricter about the use of cell phones, iPads and other electronics in classrooms. Various workplaces have signs hanging on their walls warning employees that “Cell phone use is not permitted” or “Cell phones are forbidden.”

Electronics may be a way for people to communicate and stay in touch with each other, but the disadvantages may outweigh the benefits. People are losing the ability to hold face-to-face conversations with others. However, it’s hard to avoid electronics in this day and age because almost everything is turning into an electronic format. Books, originally meant for paper design, are now being transferred (转存) to electronic forms. Photo albums, and even yearbooks, can now be viewed via the internet. With this growing trend, future generations are bound to become even more addicted to technology.

Is there a cure for electronic addiction? Simply turning electronics off for an hour or two a day may help to an extent, but it will not completely rid electronic addiction. There only seems to be one cure left, and it may be the hardest: self-control.

1. What is Plug-in Heroin?

A．The growing popularity of electronics.

B．The serious consequences of technology use

C．The unreasonable dependence on electronics.

D．The future possibility of technology development.

2. The second paragraph is intended to __________.

A．tell people it is ridiculous to use electronics	B．persuade people to quit electronics
C．prove electronics are harmful to people	D．show people’s addiction to electronics

3. Why is it difficult to avoid electronics nowadays?

A．Too many things are available in electronic forms

B．The design of paper books is less interesting.

C．It is a must to use electronics to keep in touch.

D．Fewer choices are left for communication.

4. In the author’s opinion, what is the best way to cure electronic addiction?

A．Turn off the electronics for an hour or two.

B．Be stricter about the use of cell phones, iPads and other electronics in classrooms

C．Learn to control yourself.

D．Cell phones are forbidden in the workplaces.

【推荐3】阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先请阅读下列国外媒体上的插图及提示性文字：
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Harry Potter stars add magic to young rich.
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A tour of discovering Normandy
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Do Hollywood stars guarantee a film’s success?
D．
Save Emergency Rooms for emergencies.
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Her theories on children’s psychological problems created a sensation.
F.
Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey, with Ms. McCarthy’s son, in an anti-vaccine rally.
以下是关于这些插图的简要评论。请把评论与相关插图及提示性文字匹配起来。
1. The debate has been raging for years over the safety of, and necessity for, childhood vaccinations, which has been so much so that it is termed “The Vaccine War”. The debate has only a few moments that might be inspiring to those who have been following this now familiar issue.
2. There are certainly benefits of using a star in a film. It makes the film easier to market. Stars also help sell more tickets and drive DVD sales, which are a big part of studio revenue. However, a star does not guarantee success. The simple fact is that if you pay a star a great deal of money for a film that people don’t want to see, then it won’t work.
3. They are barely in their twenties and are already multimillionaires. At the age when many people are looking for their first job, the youngsters of The Sunday Times Rich List are buying country estates or jetting off to their overseas homes. Daniel Radcliffe, for example, who plays Harry Potter, has a fortune of £42 million, at 20.
4. Millions of jobless Americans, who might be suffering in anxiety and lacking a sense of security, are showing up at emergency rooms of state-owned hospitals, contributing to a longer waiting time and a higher risk of cursory treatment by overworked doctors and nurses.
5. Alice Miller, a psychology expert, who died at 87 at home in Provence, France, on April 14, repositioned the family as a central place of abnormal psychological function with her theory that parental power and punishment lay at the root of nearly all human problems.
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【推荐1】Do you really care who wins Oscars? On February 24 this year, the Academy Awards were presented to actors, actresses, directors, musicians and many other people. Usually they are the “best” and we the audience, are persuaded that this is true.

This year, the nominations(提名)for Best Picture include Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book. According to many people, these are great movies, as are the performers who bring the stories to life. Whoever wins the award for Best Actor or Best Actress will undoubtedly become a Hollywood star.

However, Leonardo had never won an Oscar before 2016, but that doesn't mean that his films aren't amazing. I only need to mention Titanic and The Wolf of Wall Street and you can clearly see that he is an excellent actor. And of course, let's not forget Romeo and Juliet.

I'm afraid someone may wrongly apprehend my meaning. I am not saying that those who win Academy Awards are not talented people. They most certainly are talented. What I mean is that I don't think we should judge films and actors by how many awards they have. After all, at this year's Golden Globe Awards, Ricky Gervais compared the prizes to a doorstop and told the nominees to remember that no one cared about that award as much as they did.

So let's not judge an actor or actress just based on what(评论家)say. If you want to know how good an actor or actress really is go and watch the film he or she stars in.

1. Why is Leonardo mentioned in the passage?

A．He is one of the writer's favorite film actors.

B．He is one of the actors who starred in many films.

C．He is the leading actor in many award-winning films.

D．He is a good actor who didn't win an Oscar until 2016.

2. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “apprehend” in Paragraph 4?

A．Express.

B．Understand.

C．Change.

D．Show.

3. In the author's opinion, what is the best way to judge an actor?

A．To see if he has won an Oscar.

B．To read what critics say.

C．To judge him by watching his acting.

D．To see how many awards he has won.

【推荐2】In an effort to discourage people from using plastics, scientists have been hard at work inventing alternative (可替代的) packaging products.

The idea of using seaweed (海草) to make eco-friendly water bottles has been around for a few years. Recently, Ari Jonsson took his invention—a water bottle made from red seaweed—to show off at a festival. The bottles will only hold their shape as long as they are filled. As soon as these bottles are empty, they will begin to break down, though they would be perfectly safe to eat. Ari Jonsson’s bottles are a step closer to a widely used alternative to the current plastic ones.

The eatable water container (容器) is not the only product to add to our image of the future. Narayann Pessapaty has also created eatable spoons. After the success of his spoons, Mr. Pessapaty is ready to expand and introduce forks and chopsticks to his menu. His aim is to largely reduce the amount of plastic waste, which is a huge problem for waste sites all over the world. It is a product that may take up to 500 years to break down, and recycling companies worldwide are struggling to deal with it.

Aside from the obvious benefits to the environment, this new packaging is also cheap to produce and therefore cheap to buy. Even better is the fact that similar eatable cutlery (餐具) can be made at home, possibly a science project for children or just fun with friends. Why not experiment and create your own recipes?

1. Why do scientists invent alternative packaging products?

A．To make people’s life more convenient.

B．To show off their inventive talents.

C．To change the way we picnic outside.

D．To reduce the amount of plastic waste.

2. What makes Ari Jonsson’s water bottles eco-friendly?

A．They can be made at home.

B．They are cheap to produce and buy.

C．They will break down themselves when empty.

D．They will hold their shape when they are empty.

3. What do Ari and Narayana’s inventions have in common?

A．They are safe to eat.	B．They are convenient to carry.
C．They can be used for a short time.	D．They are heavier than plastics.

4. What can be inferred from this passage?

A．Home-made eatable cutlery is likely to be popular.

B．No recycling companies can break down plastic waste.

C．It’s unsafe for individuals to invent eatable cutlery at home.

D．Eatable cutlery will completely replace plastics in the near future.