【推荐1】Every year, billions of kilograms of fresh produce are wasted in the United States. The food ends up in landfills, producing harmful greenhouse gases. Meanwhile, millions of poor Americans go hungry, without access to healthy, affordable meals.

Evan Lutz is passionate about correcting that social injustice. And he combines that goal with a passion for business. “I’ve wanted to become a social entrepreneur, not just starting a business that made money but also starting one that gave back. I’m just an average guy with a passion towards making sure no food goes to waste and making sure no person is hungry in America and I want to do that through business.”

Lutz is CEO and founder of Hungry Harvest, a business which collects and sells “ugly” produce. These are fruit and vegetables that most food companies would throw away. “If you go to a grocery store, everything is growing the same exact way. All the stuff that doesn’t grow the same way gets wasted and gets thrown out. So, we take all that stuff that normally gets thrown out because of its odd size or shape. We box it up into a variety of boxes. And then we deliver them to our customers once a week. We hire people that were living in homeless shelters. They were really looking to get a chance in life.”

In January 2016, Lutz appeared on the American business competition television show “Shark Tank”. It connects investors with entrepreneurs. Lutz sought a $50,000 investment in Hungry Harvest, in exchange for a five percent stake in his company. Finally, he got even more than what he expected-$100,000 for 10 percent ownership.

1. According to the passage, we can infer “Shark Tank” ________.

A．introduces the stories of investors	B．publicizes successful business cases
C．helps entrepreneurs get fund support	D．belongs to meeting of political parties

2. Who would not benefit from Evan Lutz’s business?

A．Fruit farmers.

B．Poor families.

C．Hungry Harvest.

D．The homeless.

【推荐3】In modern times, many teenagers have idols of their own who are always some stars on TV, on the Internet, etc. These stars always think that a slimmer figure may be perfect for themselves. However, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their idols? Do famous stars really have the power to influence people especially teenagers?

For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the stars these days？Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take, for example, the case of Lindsay Lohan or Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. However, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these stars to exercise and eat less.

It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen stars, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when the personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and stars to endorse products or to star in an up-and-coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, stars are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.

Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the stars, have a very powerful influence on driving teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to prevent bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in and what’s out.

1. What can we learn about Lindsay Lohan according to the passage?

A．She lives a rich and happy life.	B．She lives an unhealthy life.
C．She doesn’t get any exercise.	D．She sets a good example for teenagers.

2. Why do many stars have to be on diet?

A．To keep healthy to face competition.	B．To keep themselves away from the fat.
C．To survive under pressure.	D．To satisfy their teenage fans.

3. In the author’s view, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows?

A．They are in their development period.	B．They are tired of school.
C．Their idols often appear in many TV shows.	D．They have nothing to do in their spare time.

4. Which might be the best title for the passage?

A．Parents’ Responsibilities	B．Advice on Self-control
C．Media’s Bad Influences	D．Bad Influences of Idols

【推荐3】Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one's own.

Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one's free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has the reward of sharing the secret of Nature.

Some people, however, take no interest in country things：for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight's (two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night.

1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．People who like country things prefer to live outside the city.

B．People who work in London prefer to live in the country.

C．Some people who work in London prefer to live inside London.

D．Many people who work in London prefer to live outside London.

2. One can use the same money for buying a little house with a garden in the country to ________.

A．get a small flat with a garden in London

B．have a small flat with a garden in London

C．rent a small flat without a garden in London

D．buy a small flat without a garden in London

3. When the flowers and vegetables in the garden come up, who has the reward of sharing the secret of Nature?

A．Those who live in the country.

B．Those who have a garden of their own.

C．Those who have spent time working in the garden.

D．Those who have been digging, planting and watering.

4. What would people who think happiness lies in the town feel if they had to live it outside London?

A．Their life was meaningless.

B．Their life was invaluable.

C．They didn't deserve a happy life.

D．They were not worthy of their happy life.