【推荐1】College visits are important. Before you commit years of your life and money to a school, be sure you're choosing a place that is a good match for your personality and interests. You can’t get the “feel” of a school from any guidebook, so be sure to visit the campus. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit.

Explore on Your Own

Of course you should take the official campus tour, but be sure to allow time to hang around on your own. The trained tour guides will show you a school's selling points. But the oldest and prettiest buildings don't give you the entire picture of a college. Try to walk the extra mile and get the complete picture of the campus.

Read the Bulletin Boards

When you visit the student center, academic buildings and residence halls, take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards. They provide an easy way to see what's happening on campus. The ads for lectures, clubs and plays can tell you what's going on outside the classrooms.

Eat in the Dining Hall

You can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall. Try to sit with students if you can. Do the students seem happy or stressed? Also, is the food good? Are there adequate healthy options? Many admission offices will give prospective students coupons for free meals in the dining halls.

Visit a Class in Your Major

If you know what you want to study, a class visit makes a lot of sense. You'll get to observe other students in your field and see how involved they are in classroom discussion. Try to stay after class for a few minutes and chat with the students to get their impressions of their professors and major. Be sure to call in advance to schedule a classroom visit—most colleges don't allow visitors to drop in at class unannounced. Talk to Lots of Students

Your campus tour guide has been trained to market the school. Try to talk to students who aren't getting paid to impress you. These important conversations can often provide you with information about college life that isn't part of the admission script. Few university officials will tell you if their students spend all weekend drinking or studying, but a group of random students might.

For more tips, please go to collegeapps.about.com.

1. The best way to know about a college in an official campus tour is ______.

A．to walk around the campus alone	B．to take pictures of the campus
C．to visit the oldest and prettiest buildings	D．to hire a trained tour guide

2. Reading the bulletin boards can help you ______.

A．decide the major you want to study	B．find out the after-class activities on campus
C．get free coupons from the admission offices	D．find out the options of healthy food

3. Where does the passage probably come from ?

A．A news report.	B．A tourist poster.
C．An educational journal.	D．A geographical magazine.

【推荐2】How to Avoid Spreading a Cold or Other Virus?

It’s more significant than before to ensure you’re taking all of the steps you can to prevent spreading virus that can make you and your loved ones sick. Fortunately, some of the most effective steps for preventing the spread of disease are also the easiest.     1    

Wash your hands often. The best way that you can help prevent the spread of virus is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Wash your hands for 20 seconds, making sure to scrub (擦洗) your palms, the backs of your hands and fingers, under your fingernails, and around your thumbs.     2    

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. It can be really difficult.     3     That includes being careful not to rub your eyes, scratch your nose, or bite your nails, because virus can more easily enter your body from these areas.

    4     To protect yourself, avoid sharing items like clothing, makeup, drinks with anyone else, including members of your own household. That way, even if one person is sick, the virus will be less likely to spread to anyone else.

Practice social distancing. If there’s an illness going around, like during cold and flu season, try to limit your contact with other people. Those types of virus are often spread when a person sneezes or coughs.     5     And do the same if it’s you that may be sick. That way, the virus will be less likely to spread.

A．It’s smart to drink bottled water.

B．Don’t share personal items with other people.

C．Wear a face mask if you have to be around others.

D．Then wash your hands with clean water thoroughly.

E．Here are some steps to prevent people from becoming ill.

F．So stay at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from anyone who may be sick.

G．However, try to break the habit of touching your face throughout the day.

【推荐1】According to a recent report, about 15% of the people in the UK are members of gyms. But are they more likely to be fit?

A study found that gym members were 14 times more active than people who didn’t belong to any health club. Gym members did six hours more exercise a week, and this activity did make them fitter than non-gym members. They also spent less time sitting down every day than non-gym members. The results were the same for men and women.

The study included 405 people between the ages of 30 and 64, and the main characteristics of those who were gym members were the same as those who were not. “But gym members did more training than non-gym members,” said the lead author, Elizabeth Schroeder of the University of Illinois.

While it might seem clear that gym members exercise more and are healthier than non-gym members, Schroeder says this has not been directly shown before. However, the study is only designed to show a tie between gym membership and more exercise. It may be that active people like to join gyms. In the study, people who exercised as much as gym members were also in good health.

You can get the same benefits wherever you exercise. This study shows a gym membership can make you do more exercise, but other research shows that exercising outside has other help. Outdoor activity can make you feel happy about life, especially if you run through a forest.

Outdoor exercise is also more interesting than going to the gym. The first five minutes of outdoor exercise is especially helpful in making people feel good. But Schroeder says that a gym may also encourage greater exercise because it can be social and fun.

1. What did the new study find out?

A．British people are crazy about the gym.

B．Gym exercise is better than outdoor exercise.

C．Gym membership can make us healthier.

D．Gym is necessary for our daily life.

2. In the study, researchers studied ________.

A．people between aged 30 and 64	B．the same number of men and women
C．405 gym members	D．people with the same characteristics

3. The study is aimed to build a tie between ________and ________.

A．active people; more gym exercise	B．more exercise; health
C．gym membership; more exercise	D．happiness; more exercise

4. The underlined “other help” means outdoor exercise can make you ________.

A．healthier

B．happier

C．more social

D．more helpful

5. Which statement will Elizabeth Schroeder agree with?

A．Women should do more gym exercise.

B．We should be careful with outdoor training.

C．Outdoor exercise is better than gym exercise.

D．We may make great exercise if we go to the gym.

【推荐2】Sometimes we are picturing what sport we might do: working out at the gym, playing on a competitive sports team, swimming, biking, or rock climbing. However, we don’t often think of martial arts as possible activities; instead, we rule them out because we think they’re dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Martial arts aren’t considered a sport, right?

Well, here’s some good news:you’re wrong! Martial arts. aren’t much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape, both physically and mentally. They’re much less boring and much less arduous than they’re usually described as in movies, so do not worry that they need a lot of effort.

Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms, sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head. And practicing martial arts can help you lean to stay more focused, which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.

Martial arts also improve your coordination (协调性), and greatly improve your posture. I have personally seen students go from slouching (没精打采) to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.

There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts. Whichever one you like better, know that all of them are good choices.

1. What is the common idea towards martial arts?

A．They are not a proper sport to do.	B．They need no effort to practice.
C．They are available to everyone.	D．They are wrongly described in movies.

2. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Attractive.

B．Friendly.

C．Hard.

D．Easy.

3. Which of the following aspects benefits the most from practicing martial arts?

A．Your mental state.	B．Your coordination.
C．Your concentration.	D．Your physical health.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards martial arts?

A．Unclear.

B．Positive.

C．Doubtful.

D．Negative.

【推荐3】Sometimes it’s hard to find time to exercise. But in fact, whether you’re on the road, at work, or at home, you can always find a few more ways to work out.     1     Just train yourself to find ways to fit in a little fitness, and you’ll soon gain the rewards.

    2     When you go to the store, park far away from the door so you can enjoy a nice walk on your way to the shop. While you’re shopping, look for ways to turn it into a quick workout. If you’re shopping on your own, avoid depending on your cart, and try to keep your pace up.

Any time you find yourself with something heavy in your hands, lift it. This works with canned food, grocery bags, backpacks, and anything the least bit heavy.     3     If you prefer, raise your arm over your head and lower your hand behind your head repeatedly. Playing with kids and pets is also a great way to get a workout. The same goes for dancing, skating, and games like tennis, ping pong, basketball, and softball.     4     Join them! You’ll get a surprising workout and have a lot of fun at the same time.

    5     You can do such moving across the room. If you’re near a wall, try a wall sit with your back pressed against the wall and your legs bent. Stay in that position as long as you can. Do this every day and you’ll develop real strength.

A．When you’re seated during long journey, why not stand up?

B．The biggest change you have to make is in your attitude．

C．If your kids like to play games, don’t just sit and watch．

D．When you have a spare moment, why not do leg lifts?

E．As you go about your day, look for chances to walk.

F．The main problem is that you have no free time．

G．If it is easy, then do some more．