【推荐1】Training for a marathon (马拉松) requires careful preparation. There are steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs.

    1     No one can say which brand will work best for you, so you have to rely on the feel of each pair on your feet. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit.     2     As always, you should stretch at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries.

During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day.

    3     Relaxation is also important.

But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run.     4    

After two weeks, start timing yourself.     5     Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.

A．After six days, it is wise to take a day off to rest.

B．With each day, increase the distance by a half mile.

C．If they still feel good, you can begin running in them.

D．As a good marathon runner, you should have a healthy diet.

E．Now you are ready for a goal of improving distance and time.

F．Before you begin your training, buy the best-fitting running shoes.

G．Time spent for preparation raises the quality of training.

【推荐2】In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some hold an optimistic attitude. They value it highly,believing that it is a natural result of social progress and prosperity(繁荣) and that anyone who wants to he outstanding has to keep up with the pace. Others think otherwise. They say that competition is bad,that it sets one person against another and that it leads to the unfriendly relationship between people.

I have taught many children who hold the belief that their self-worth depends on how well they perform at tennis and other skills. For them,playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit（追求) of success,the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.

However ,while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed,others have an opposite opinion. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players,they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. They have no choice. Teaching these young people,I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying,they always have an excuse： “I may have lost,but it doesn't matter because I really didn't try. “ What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they really try and lose,that will mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly,this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one's self-respect relies on how well one performs compared with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve(消除) can we discover a new meaning of competition.

1. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A．Competition helps to set up self-respect.

B．Opinions about competition are different among people.

C．Competition is harmful to personal quality development.

D．Failure is a necessary experience in competition.

2. The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means __________.

A．those who try their best to win

B．those who value competition most highly

C．those who are against competition most strongly

D．those who rely on others most for success

3. What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a desire to fail?

A．One's worth lies in his performance compared with others.

B．One's success in competition needs great efforts.

C．One's achievement is determined by his particular skills.

D．One's success is based on how hard he has tried.

4. Which point of view may the author agree with?

A．Every effort should be paid back.

B．Competition should be encouraged.

C．Winning should be a life-and-death matter.

D．Fear of failure should be removed in competition.

【推荐3】

Help Wanted	PAINTER Must have at least 3 years painting experience. Commercial and new construction work. $ 10/hr. Immediate opening. Call 435-9201 with work history. SECRETARY Part-time position available in friendly, busy office. Good typing and general office skills. Some weekends required. High pay. Various duties. Apply（申请）at East Side Management, 500 Park Drive, DeWitt, NY. 13214.
Help Wanted	VETERINATIAN ASSISTANT（兽医助理） Person needed for busy animal hospital. Some nights and weekends. Apply in person to Johnson-Marks Animal Hospital, 404 Snow Road, Syracuse, NY. 13224. After 4 p.m. only please. NURSES’ ASSISTANTS Full-time and part-time positions available for modern nursing home. High pay. Call Mrs. Downes, R.N. at 534-7618.
Help Wanted	COOK NEEDED Immediately. Busy downtown restaurant. Must be good and dependable. Experience preferred. Weekends required. Call 324-9817. SALESPERSON Experienced. Must have some knowledge of men’s clothing industry. Available to work evenings and some Saturday. Send resume（个人简历）to: Martin’s Apparel, 237 Rockledge St. Syracuse, NY. 13224. TEACHER Small private school needs English and math teachers. Must have BS degree and at least 4 years teaching experience. Send resume to: Wales Charter School 19 South 8th St. NY. 13214.
Help Wanted	HOTEL needs part-time FRONT DESK CLERK. No experience necessary. Excellent people and phone skills a must. Some computer skills helpful. $ 13/hr. Call: Mr Jones 357-2897.

1. If you want to get a job as a math teacher, send your resume to _________.

A．237 Rockledge. St. Syracuse, NY. 13224	B．404 Snow Road, Syracuse, NY. 13224
C．500 Park Drive, De Witt, NY. 13214	D．19 South 8th St. NY. 13214

2. If you dislike working on Sundays, being a ________ should be your best choice.

A．cook	B．secretary
C．salesperson	D．veterinarian assistant

3. If you want to get a job at ________ you must have office skills.

A．Martin’s Apparel	B．East Side Management
C．Wales Charter School	D．Johnson Marks Animal Hospital

4. Which job do you think suitable for a beautiful lady, who just graduated from a university and without any work experience?

A．FRONT DESK CLERK	B．TEACHER
C．SECRETARY	D．PAINTER

【推荐1】California’s Yosemite National Park is home to many stunning waterfalls. However, from mid-to-late February each year, the unlikely star of the preserve is Horsetail Fall-a small waterfall that forms over the eastern edge of the park’s famous vertical rock formation, El Capitan, every winter. That’s because, during the two-week-period, the temporary1,000-foot fall frequently transforms into a red “firefall” for about ten minutes a day during sunset.

For the phenomenon to occur, several conditions need to coincide. There must be enough snow and snow must be melted to form the waterfall. During drought years, Horsetail Fall is reduced to a trickle flowing slowly in drops or does not appear at all. Additionally, the skies have to be entirely clear. Even a slight mist is enough to ruin the illusion (错觉) of fire falling down the cliffs. Finally, the sun has to strike the water from the right angle to set the waterfall “burning” brightly.

The “firefall” has been popular with professional and amateur photographers since the 1940s.However, in recent years, thanks to social media, its fame has risen to new heights, with thousands of people flocking to the national park each February. In 2019, over 2,200 people crowded into the small viewing areas on February 22, the best day to see the light show last year. However, the visitors not only stepped on sensitive vegetation but also left behind large amounts of rubbish.

To prevent a repeat of the unfortunate incident, in 2020, the park service closed two of the ideal viewing areas. The only one open required a 1.5-mile-long hike. However, the 3-mile round-trip, as well as a warning by the officials that a dry spell turned the fall into a trickle, leaving the possibility of a “firefall” in doubt, didn’t not seem to have deterred fans. Hundreds of people made their way to Horsetail Fall to catch a glimpse of the light show. Hopefully, Horsetail Fall enthusiasts would be more respectful of the natural environment this time.

1. When can the “firefall” be seen?

A．About at dawn.

B．Exactly at noon.

C．Just before dusk.

D．Late at night.

2. Which of the following conditions must be met for the “firefall” to be visible?

A．The temperatures have to be warm enough.

B．Horsetail Fall must be reduced to a trickle.

C．There has to be enough slight fog in the sky.

D．The waterfall must be frozen down the cliff.

3. What do we know from Paragraph 3?

A．The “firefall” was discovered by a photographer.

B．The viewing areas were equipped with telescopes.

C．Social media offer new tools to view the “firefall”.

D．The tourists caused the environmental pollution.

4. What does the underlined word “deterred” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Disapproved.	B．Discouraged.
C．Disturbed.	D．Distinguished.

【推荐2】Cheap Travel

You can pay a fortune to travel around the world. Or you can pay nothing at all. Here are some places you’ll never regret visiting that won’t cost you a dime.

British Museum, London (U. K. )

You need to go here to see the Egyptian mummies, the ancient Greek marbles and so many other treasures. It’s open every day, and unlike most other attractions in England that cost an arm and a leg, it’s completely free.

National Mall, Washington D. C. (U. S. A. )

You can walk a pathway from the Lincoln Memorial to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the Washington Monument with other sights in between. Do you know you can go up in the elevator to the top of the Washington Monument? Tickets are free, but pay a small fee to reserve them in advance to avoid being disappointed.

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris (France)

This great treasure of the world simply can’t be missed. The great stained glass rose window alone is worth the visit. The Sunday Mass with Gregorian chant was like stepping back in time. Admission is free every day, but you’re welcome to leave a donation. There are also free tours a few times each week. You’ll pay extra for tours of the bell tower or the crypt.

Tips: Notre-Dame Cathedral was greatly damaged by a massive fire in April 2019. Please visit notredamedeparis. fr/en/ for more information regarding future visits to the cathedral.

National Museum of Ireland, Dublin and Mayo (Ireland)

Want to see bog bodies, gold ornaments, Viking artifacts and learn about rural Irish life? All four branches of this museum are free to visit, including museums devoted to archaeology, natural history, decorative arts & history and country life. The museum of country life in Turlough Park, Mayo, is devoted to Irish rural traditions, while the natural history museum is especially famous for its collection of insects.

1. What does the underlined part “an arm and a leg” mean in the second paragraph?

A．A large amount of money.	B．A short period of time.
C．Walking on your own.	D．Observing the exhibits.

2. Which place do you need to pay for a reservation?

A．The Lincoln Memorial.	B．The top of the Washington Monument.
C．The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.	D．Notre-Dame Cathedral.

3. What are tourists required to do if they want to visit the bell tower or the crypt of Notre-Dame Cathedral?

A．Leave a donation.	B．Set off at a certain time.
C．Pay an extra fee for the tour.	D．Make reservations in advance.

4. If you do a study on how a worm turns into a butterfly, you probably go to _________.

A．the British Museum	B．the National Mall
C．Notre-Dame Cathedral	D．the National Museum of Ireland

5. What can visitors do at the National Museum of Ireland?

A．Collect some special insects.

B．See the Egyptian mummies and the ancient Greek marbles.

C．Get more information about the local rural customs.

D．Enjoy some historical stories.

【推荐3】Activities to Get You Outdoors While Traveling

Many of us would enjoy getting outside and escaping our day-to-day work with some fresh air while traveling. But where do you start? Try out a few of these activities, and you're sure to find a new outdoor hobby to help you enjoy nature on your next holiday.

Horseback Riding

Many people may shy away from this, excusing having little experience with horses, but most operators have horses for riders of any experience including none if they meet the physical（身体上的）needs. Horses can take you across greater distances in a shorter time, covering areas that would be difficult or inaccessible（不能接近）otherwise.

Fly-Fishing

For an excuse to stand in a river enjoying the sounds, smells and scenery of some of the most beautiful places, try fly-fishing. Fishing is a perfect activity to enjoy with children, grandparents or whoever. With enough practice, you may even catch a delicious big fish.

Cycling + Mountain Biking

On the path or the road, spending time on a bike allows you to slow down and take in the scenery around you. Mountain biking can give you the biggest excitement, while road cycling may offer a more peaceful and calming experience. Travel with your bike or rent one at your traveling places, and your possibilities for exploration will increase.

Rock Climbing

For a more physical and challenging experience outdoors, try your hand at rock climbing. Unlike other activities, climbing asks for some skill. Maybe you can get a feel for climbing in a gym, but rock climbing's real rewards lie in putting those skills to use outside. Many popular travel places have great climbing within a day-trip distance.

1. Who can take a horseback ride?

A．Those who want to have a try.

B．Men with much experience of horse riding.

C．Those who have the basic physical conditions.

D．The explorers enjoying traveling in dangerous places.

2. Which activity is fittest for all the family members?

A．Fly-Fishing.	B．Rock Climbing.
C．Horseback Riding.	D．Cycling + Mountain Biking.

3. What is special about Rock Climbing?

A．It needs some climbing skills.

B．It allows one to enjoy nature completely.

C．Its climbing places are mostly inaccessible.

D．It offers you a more peaceful and calming experience.