【推荐1】Online classes began to be popularized just a few decades ago. They are advertised as a way for adults to finish their education and students to learn the material at their own pace—it is far more suitable for people with busy schedules.

But after being enrolled in an online course last fall semester, I came to realize online classes were merely a means to fulfil course requirements.

First of all, students lack the desire to learn, and they simply complete their assignments to receive credit for a passing grade rather than genuinely engage with the course material.

As online courses tend to have more than 100 students, most of the assignments are short and simple. They are not designed for students to interact with the material in depth but designed to be graded casily to accommodate such a large number of students.

Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of taking an online class is the absence of face-to-face interaction between the teacher and their students. Live sessions are infrequent and are often scheduled during the middle of the day when students have to attend other classes or work. The office hours of the professor may also be during inconvenient times for many students as well. Most interaction with the professor has to be through email which is often impersonal. It is nearly impossible for students to build a relationship with their professor.

There is also little interaction amongst students. It can be harder for students to create study groups and form relationships with their peers.

Online classes also require either a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection. Not all students have access to these types of resources, whether it is for financial or other reasons, and some students can be put at a disadvantage.

Offering online classes certainly helps students who would otherwise not be able to attend classroom sessions. However, they fail to provide a genuine education with an emphasis on convenience rather than critical thinking. We need restructured online classes in which students can have a learning experience that will actually provide quality education.

1. What does the author say about students enrolled in online classes?

A．They can access course materials easily.	B．They are unmotivated to learn.
C．They can learn at their own pace.	D．They rarely fulfil the course requirements.

2. What does the author think of online course assignments?

A．They are made convenient to mark.

B．They are meant to facilitate interaction.

C．They are based on easily accessible material.

D．They are given to accommodate students’ needs.

3. What does the author say is one disadvantage of online classes?

A．They are frequently scheduled at irregular times.

B．They make professors’ offices much less accessible.

C．They tend to increase professors’ burden of responding to students’ emails.

D．They provide little chance for students to build relationships with each other.

4. What problem may arise if classes go online?

A．More students may find it easy to be absent from them.

B．Teachers will worry about poor internet connections.

C．Some students may have difficulty attending them.

D．Schools with limited resources will be at a disadvantage.

5. What does the author think consists of a key part of genuine education?

A．Acquisition of useful knowledge.	B．Training of real-life skills on campus.
C．Development of students’ personalities.	D．Cultivation of analytical thinking ability.

【推荐2】Recently, the “city walk” has been gaining steam among residents and tourists around China. On social platform Xiaohongshu, data shows that the number of city walk-related topic posts has increased by 700 percent over the past three months, and the total number of interactions has increased by more than 600 percent.

A city walk is a form of urban tourism originating in the UK. Unlike traditional sightseeing, which aims to hit famous attractions and commercial center, usually by vehicles with tense schedules, city walk is about “roaming” around a city on foot, soaking up the atmosphere and finding unusual things that even a resident of the city might not have noticed before. Such walks generally avoid famous scenic spots and shopping centers, and take you to places where you can have real interactions with the local people, eat at small but authentic restaurants, and gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the city.

City walkers are a cast of people who possess intense curiosity. They are eager to engage with the city they are visiting or reside in their own way. By “roaming” on foot, city walkers can better feel the texture and listen to the breath of a place. They seek pleasure more through connection than consumption, which indicates a deep cultural curiosity. For example, in Chongqing, if you don’t take a walk, you can hardly experience the unique geographical charm of the mountainous city. Be it the hutong in Beijing or the Chinese parasol tree district in Shanghai; city walks allow people to see the scenery apart from the scene and uncover hidden knowledge.

The appeal of a city walk lies in the young generation’s changing attitude toward life — pursuing quality leisure time while being occupied with demanding workloads and limited time for exploration. While roaming along the road, you can entirely focus on yourself and listen to your inner voice and care for what you feel, which is a way to love yourself and benefit your mental health. Just like Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”

1. What do the underlined words “gaining steam” in paragraph one probably mean?

A．Raising concerns.

B．Getting outdated.

C．Causing trouble.

D．Receiving popularity.

2. How does the city walk differ from traditional sightseeing?

A．It pursues economical tourism.

B．It is usually well-organized and scheduled.

C．It helps promote the authentic food of the destination.

D．It focuses on feeling the local culture by connecting the city.

3. What do we know about city walkers?

A．They are keen to buy souvenirs.

B．They tend to walk as much as possible.

C．They have strong curiosity about the local culture.

D．They prefer the city landscape to the natural scenery.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Why city walk changes people’s lifestyle.

B．Why the young fall in love with a city walk.

C．How popular the city walk is among citizens.

D．What young people usually do during a city walk.

【推荐3】Developing healthy eating habits starts from childhood, therefore it is important for parents to teach and provide children with a healthy diet. DPHSS administrator of the Bureau of Nutrition Services, Charlie Morris told KUAM News, “A healthy diet for a child consists of a lot of fruits and vegetables in the diet limiting the amount of simple sugars in the diet and high fat food and highly processed (加工的) food.”

This means staying away as much as possible from food such as chips, cookies, candies and sugary drinks, as all children need to have meals which involve a wellbalanced diet. Community nutritionist (营养学家) Thelma Romoso said, “The fruit, the vegetable, the grain, the protein, and also the milk, the diary product, so for the fruits it’s easy for a mother to go into the two plus three concept of fruits and vegetables or five a day.”

This concept means that there are at least two servings of fruits a day, three servings of vegetables a day which can be served for lunch and dinner. As for protein parents can make a variety of dishes from chicken, beef, fish or even dried beans to make sure the child gets three servings a day.

Morris said that the child’s hunger level controls how much is eaten and the parent controls what and when the meal is offered, saying, “Mom needs to ensure that the food offered is good food for the child to eat and throughout the day depending on how active they are, snacks are not a bad thing, so the mom should offer good kinds of snacks.”

When it comes to preparing your child’s lunch and snacks for school, make sure to keep in mind that the food you provide should not only be a source of energy but also be nutritionally beneficial such as fresh fruits, and whole grain bread. But parents must be sure to remember that a good nutritional diet must be balanced with physical activity, namely it is important that children get outside and run around and play and get activity in addition to eating a good diet.

1. According to Charlie Morris we can know that _________ .

A．mothers should prepare delicious food by themselves

B．highly processed food should be reduced in daily life

C．sugars and high fat exist in few kinds of food

D．active children prefer more and more snacks

2. Which is NOT true when preparing your child’s food for school?

A．The food must provide energy as well as nutrition.

B．Physical exercise is as important as a good diet

C．Running and playing when eating is beneficial.

D．Fruits and whole grain foods should be included.

3. It can be inferred from the text that _________.

A．fresh fruits are often ignored by children

B．a good nutritional diet may cost too much

C．choosing healthy food is linked with income

D．parents play an important role in children's diet

4. What does the author intend to tell us in the text?

A．Choose healthy food and snacks for your child.

B．Fruits and vegetables are good for your child.

C．Take steps to provide a good lunch for your child.

D．Make various and delicious dishes for your child.

【推荐2】          Throughout this long, tense election, everyone has focused on the presidential candidates and how they’ll change America. Rightly so, but selfishly, I’m more fascinated by Michelle Obama and what she might be able to do, not just for this country, but for me as an African-American woman. As the potential First Lady, she would have the world’s attention. And that means that for the first time people will have a chance to get up close and personal with the type of African-American woman they so rarely see.
　　Usually, the lives of black women go largely unexamined. The prevailing theory seems to be that we’re all hot-tempered single mothers who can’t keep a man. Even in the world of make-believe, black women still can’t escape the stereotype of being eye-rolling, oversexed females raised by our never-married, alcoholic (酗酒的) mothers.
　　These images have helped define the way all women are viewed, including Michelle Obama. Before she ever gets the chance to commit to a cause, charity or foundation as First Lady, her most urgent and perhaps most complicated duty may be simple to be herself.
　　It won’t be easy. Because few mainstream publications have done in-depth features on regular African-American women, little is known about who we are, what we think and what we face on a regular basis. For better or worse, Michelle will represent us all.
　　Just as she will have her critics, she will also have millions of fans who usually have little interest in the First Lady. Many African-American blogs have written about what they’d like to see Michelle bring to the White House—mainly showing the world that a black woman can support her man and raise a strong black family. Michelle will have to work to please everyone—an impossible task. But for many African-American women like me, just a little of her poise (沉着), confidence and intelligence will go a long way in changing an image that’s been around for far too long.
1. Why does Michelle Obama hold a strong fascination for the author?

A．She serves as a role model for African women.

B．She possesses many admirable qualities becoming a First Lady.

C．She will present to the world a new image of African-American women.

D．She will pay closer attention to the interests of African-American women.

2. What is the common stereotype of African-American women according to the author?

A．They are victims of violence.

B．They are of an inferior violence.

C．They use quite a lot of body language.

D．They live on charity and social welfare.

3. What do many African-Americans write about in their blogs?

A．Whether Michelle can live up to the high expectations of her fans.

B．How Michelle should behave as a public figure.

C．How proud they are to have a black woman in the White House.

D．What Michelle should do as wife and mother in the White House.

4. What does the author say about Michelle Obama as a First Lady?

A．However many fans she has, she should remain modest,

B．She shouldn’t disappoint the African-American community.

C．However hard she tries, she can’t expect to please everybody.

D．She will give priority to African-American women’s concerns.

5. What do many African-American women hope Michelle Obama will do?

A．Help change the prevailing view about black women.

B．Help her husband in the task of changing America.

C．Outshine previous First Lady.

D．Fully display her fine qualities.

【推荐3】When it comes to materials to do good to our body, it must be mentioned that there are all sorts of foods to everyone’s taste. Some foods are known to have a completely ruined effect on your brain function, and nutritionists advise us not to consume them too much in order to limit their negative impacts.

Here are the top five foods that kill your intelligence.

1. Sugar

Sugar and sugary products are bad not only for your waistline, but for your brain function as well. Long-term consumption of sugar can create a lot of neurological (神经系统的) problems, and it can also do harm to your memory. On the other hand, sugar can also bring damage to your ability to learn. So avoid the products.

2. Alcohol

Alcohol is known to harm your liver (肝) in the long run, and it also causes what is known as “brain fog”, a feeling of mental confusion. It acts like a cloud that impacts your ability to think clearly, as well as your memory. Have you ever noticed that you cannot remember common items’ names? This might be influenced by high alcohol intake, which impacts the balance of the brain.

3. Junk Food

A recent study has revealed that junk food can change the chemicals in the brain, thus leading to symptoms associated with depression and anxiety. Besides, foods that are high in fat can also produce some symptoms that are similar to the signs of “miss” when you stop consuming them. These foods affect the production of dopamine (多巴胺), an important chemical that promotes happiness and an overall feeling of well-being.

4. Very Salty Foods

Everybody knows that salty foods affect your blood pressure and they are very hard on your heart. However, as research suggests, foods that contain high amounts of salt can affect your learning function and make your ability to think imperfect. Otherwise stated, salty foods affect your intelligence! As a matter of fact, the consumption of salty foods has been shown to have the same effect as taking drugs, as it can cause uncomfortable symptoms and hunger for salty foods.

5. Foods with Processed Proteins (蛋白质)

Meat is the richest source of high-quality protein, but avoid overly processed proteins such as hot dogs, sausages and so on. Unlike the natural proteins that help your body protect the nervous system, processed proteins do exactly the opposite. Better choose natural products, such as fish, dairy products, and seeds as these are natural, high-quality protein sources.

1. Which group of foods may affect your memory?

A．Alcohol and junk food.

B．Sugar and very salty foods.

C．Sugar and junk food.

D．Sugar and alcohol.

2. If you want to promote happiness, which of the following should you stop eating?

A．Sugar.

B．Junk food.

C．Alcohol.

D．Foods with processed proteins.

3. Compared to the overly processed proteins, which of the following is an advantage of the natural proteins?

A．The protection of your intelligence.

B．The increase of dopamine.

C．The protection of the nervous system.

D．The increase of happiness.