【推荐1】Healthy See, Healthy Do

Visit the grocery store on an empty stomach, and you will probably come home with a few things you did not plan to buy. But hunger is not the only cause of additional purchases.     1     And it may make or break some healthy eating habits.

The checkout area is a particular hotspot for junk food. Studies have found that the products most commonly found there are sugary and salty snacks.     2     A 2012 study in the Netherlands found that hospital workers were more likely to give up junk food for healthy snacks when the latter were more readily available on canteen shelves, for example. In 2014 Norwegian and Icelandic researchers also found that replacing unhealthy foods with healthy ones in the checkout area significantly increased last-minute sales of healthier foods.

    3     It has been working with more than 1,000 store owners to encourage them to order and promote nutritious foods. “We know that the stores are full of cues meant to encourage consumption,” says Tamar Adjoian, a research scientist at the department, “Making healthy foods more convenient or attractive can lead to increased sales of those products.”

Adjoian and her colleagues wondered if such findings would apply to their city’s crowded urban checkout areas, so they selected three Bronx supermarkets for their own study. They replaced candies and cookies with fruits and nuts near the checkout counter.     4    

Of the more than 2,100 shoppers they observed, just 4 percent bought something from the checkout areas. Among those who did, however, customers in the healthy lines purchased nutritious foods more than twice as often as those in the standard lines.     5     The findings were reported in September in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

The potential influence may seem small, but Adjoian believes that creating more checkout lines would open customers’ eyes to nutritious, lower-calorie foods. Health department officials are now exploring ways to expand healthy options at checkout counters throughout New York City.

A．They bought unhealthy foods 40 percent less often.

B．These foods give people more energy.

C．The location of store displays also influences our shopping choices.

D．These findings caught the attention of New York City Department of Health.

E．The supermarkets began to offer nutritious, lower-calorie foods.

F．And a few studies have suggested that simply swapping in healthier options can change customer behavior.

G．Then they recorded purchases over six three-hour periods in each store for two weeks.

【推荐2】A well-dressed man came to a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for his wife’s birthday. The price didn’t matter. Since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a nice black one that cost $5000, he paid for the pearl in cash, shook hands with the jeweler, and left.

A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much that she wanted another one just like it. It had to be exactly the same size and quality, because she wanted a pair of earrings made, “Can you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl? ” said the man. The jeweler regretfully replied, “I would say it’s exactly impossible to find one exactly like that pearl.”

The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers, offering $ 25,000 for the matching pearl. Many people answered the advertisement but nobody had a pearl that was just right.

Just when the jeweler had given up hope, a little old lady came into his store. To his great surprise, she pulled the perfect pearl from her purse. “I don’t like to part with it,” she said sadly, “I got it from my mother, and my mother from hers. But I really need the money. ”

The jeweler was quick to pay her before she changed her mind. Then he called the rich man’s hotel to tell him the good news. The man, however, was nowhere to be found.
1. He paid $ 5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining because ______.

A．he loved his wife deeply

B．his business had been successful

C．he was anxious to get it

D．he wanted to make the jeweler believe him

2. He told the jeweler to get him another pearl that must be ______.

A．exactly the same size as the black one

B．exactly as big and nice as the black one

C．exactly as expensive as the black one

D．exactly the same quality as the black one

3. Many people answered the advertisement because they wanted _______.

A．to see the perfect pearl

B．to sell their own pearl at a high price

C．to get in touch with the rich man

D．to help the rich man’s wife

4. The little old lady was probably________.

A．the man’s partner

B．short of money

C．unwilling to sell the pearl

D．the man’s wife

【推荐3】This US competition is for camping related（有关的）articles in which you share your tips, advice, experience, etc.
Closing: When we’ve received 100 articles — so you’d better be quick.
Prizes: $100,$75,$25 — all in VISA Gift Cards.
How to enter our writing competition
In your own words, write an article on a camping topic such as: how to’s, reviews, tips and advice, or any topic camping related.The best articles will include useful information about camping, in an interesting and well-written way.Remember that it should be no less than 200 words.
Other requirements
1.Fill in all the information required, including your article, on our webpage CampTrip.com and then submit（提交）it.
2.You must be 16 years old or over to take part in the competition.
3.You must be a student who is now studying in the US.
And what’s in it for you?
We are giving out a VISA Gift Card for first, second and third best articles.Simply share your experience with others and try to win a VISA cash card.The writing competition is limited to 100 articles which gives you a better chance of writing.So why don’t you take up this chance?
1. What can we learn about the competition?

A．Articles must be less than 200 words.

B．Articles on any topics will be welcome.

C．It will be closed when it has 100 articles.

D．It has only one kind of prize for the winners.

2. If you want to enter for the competition,________.

A．you should write something useful

B．you must be a US student who is under 16

C．you’d better write a short introduction of yourself

D．you must send your information to an e-mail address

3. It can be learned from the text that______.

A．the place of the camp must be included in the article

B．the words in the article should be as easy as possible

C．the articles should be submitted through the given website

D．everyone entering for the competition will get a VISA Gift Card

4. Who will most probably be interested in the competition?

A．Teachers.	B．Students.
C．Writers.	D．Parents.

【推荐1】

Experience the newly opened Grand Canyon(大峡谷)West Skywalk in Colorado.Departing from Grand Canyon’s South Rim by Airplane to Grand Canyon’s West Rim,you will land and take a ground tour to the Skywalk!Walk on air for 70 feet over the edge of Grand Canyon West.

This Skywalk has been open since March 28,2007.Daily visitorship to the Skywalk has been over 4000 people.Please be patient to enjoy your moment on the Skywalk.

After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge,you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon.This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon.

Tour Itinerary(行程)

Tour Duration	5.7 Hour	The Ground Canyon Adventure Skywalk
Flight from Grand Canyon South Rim to Grand Canyon West	1 Hour	Experience a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon as you make your way to Grand Canyon West.
Light Lunch at Guano Point at Grand Canyon West	2 Hours	You will be taken by bus to Guano Point with breathtaking views of the western part of the Grand Canyon where the Colorado River makes its way into Lake Mead.Every table for lunch has a view.
Walk on the World Famous Skywalk	1.5 Hour s	Finally you will board your bus to Eagle Point,home of the Grand Canyon Skywalk.Now it is time for you to walk on air for 70 feet over the Grand Canyon.
Fight Back to Grand Canyon South Rim	1.2 Hours	After time on the Skywalk,you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and return to Grand Canyon South Rim in time for dinner and sunset.

1. This advertisement is for_______.

A．Grand Canyon West	B．Grand Canyon South
C．Grand Canyon	D．the Skywalk

2. The package fee does NOT cover the cost of_______.

A．

B．

C．

D．

3. The Grand Canyon Skywalk Bridge is made of glass because_______.

A．it looks stronger	B．it is cheaper to build
C．it looks more beautiful	D．it gives you a better view

4. According to the Tour Itinerary,the route is_______.

A．South Rim→Guano Point→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim

B．South Rim→West Airport→Guano Point→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim

C．South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→Guano Point→West Airport→South Rim

D．South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→Guano Point→South Rim

【推荐2】The hottest “green” toy in Germany isn’t made of organic or recycled materials. This one has a solar panel (太阳能电池板) and only runs if kids remember to insert bright red “energy stones” that power the space station. Germany, a pioneer in many renewable energy movements, is also at the forefront of creating environment-friendly toys aimed at making kids think about where energy comes from and how much of it they can use, raising awareness through play. A number of high-tech green toys are on display at this year's Nuremberg toy fair, which runs through Sunday.

Among them, there are hydroelectric-powered toy cars, and doll houses with wind–powered engine and rainwater catchers. The bright green "Future Planet" space station features inner equipment with a fan that is powered by a functioning solar cell. Its aim is to get kids to use their imagination about how energy will be created in the future.

Makers and retailers believe such toys will play an increasingly important role in their future and that of our kids. "Energy is the question of the future and we are definitely thinking about this as we move ahead," said Judith Schweinitz, a spokeswoman for Playmobil, maker of the solar panel-fitted space station. "It is increasingly being brought into our play concept." she added. Studies indicate that green toys which range from those made of sustainable materials to ones like the space station that just raise environmental awareness are becoming more and more popular in the international toy market.

1. The purpose of making the green toys is to ________.

A．give kids the knowledge of technology

B．improve the safety of toys

C．raise kids’ awareness about energy and environment

D．improve kids’ imagination

2. According to the text, ________ uses solar energy.

A．the “Future Planet” space station	B．the doll
C．the doll house	D．the toy car

3. What can you infer from the last paragraph?

A．Energy is only a question of the future and we needn’t care now.

B．The trend in the international toy market is more and more green toys to raise environmental awareness will hit the market.

C．Energy has been brought into our play concept too much according to Judith Schweinitz.

D．The green toys made of sustainable materials haven’t become popular yet in the international toy market.

4. The hottest “green” toy in Germany is ________.

A．made of organic or recycled materials	B．made of green stones
C．driven by an advanced motor	D．equipped with a solar panel

【推荐1】The Boston Marathon is the oldest annual race in the world. This long-distance running event began in 1897. Like all marathons the distance is 26.2 miles (about 42 kilometer). To enter, you must first have the right to take part in, and about 20,000 athletes meet the requirements each year. Within that number are some who are known as “mobility impaired”. They might be in wheelchairs or have a man-made leg or arm. They start the marathon two hours before the other runners.

I will never forget the first time that I ran the Boston Marathon. A truly amazing thing happened when I was halfway through the race. Ahead of me, there was a man who had only one leg. He was using a pair of crutches (拐杖) to help him run. Every runner who ran past him called out some words of praise and encouragement. I finished my race that day in just under 3 hours and 30 minutes. After finding my family, we went back to our hotel room.

After resting a bit, at around 6 pm, we decided to watch the last of the runners pass the finishing line. By this time, there were only a few runners left in the race. As we stood there, I began to hear people cheering. Then I saw the man on crutches getting closer and closer to the finish. It was 8 hours and 15 minutes after the mobility-impaired runners had started. As he approached the end, he suddenly raised his crutches up in the air and completed the last stretch (临近终点的一段跑道) on one leg. To watch him pass the finishing line was the most amazing and inspiring experience of my life, one that my children and I still talk about.

I have a personal motto (座右铭). "There is no great goal achieved without greater sacrifice." To me, it means that the journey toward your goals is often more difficult than actually reaching the goal itself. And people who make that journey, like the runner that day, encourage those around them.

1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?

A．The organization of Boston Marathon.

B．The influence of Boston Marathon.

C．A brief introduction of Boston Marathon.

D．The special of Boston Marathon.

2. What does the underlined phrase "mobility impaired" in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．The mentally disturbed.

B．The physically disabled.

C．The badly injured.

D．The freely controlled.

3. What happened during the race?

A．The author had a rest during the race.

B．The author inspired a runner with one leg.

C．Runners running past the author encouraged him a lot.

D．A disabled runner finished the last stretch on one leg.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．The Special Marathon Race

B．The Oldest Annual Race in the World

C．The Strong-willed Marathon Runner

D．The First Time I Ran the Marathon

【推荐2】Enjoy a museum visit with your class!
Available Programs:
Art Tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in some works of art. (All grades)
Learning to Look: An interactive tour that explores a variety of art using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce children to a museum. (Preschool-Grade3)
Native American Collection: This program explore relationships that exist between art, culture, the geographic location and natural resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez, a Towa storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and Inuit clothing. (For Grades2-5)
The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives participants a new set of vocabulary words while helping them feel comfortable. Art-on-the Move: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects. Free for organizations with Education Membership.
Planning Your Visit:
Booking: Booking is necessary for all tours and programs. Please book at least a week in advance. Teachers are encouraged to organize self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.
Tour Hours: Tours can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Education Membership. There is a charge of $6 per student of non-member organizations. Tours with art activities cost $12 per student (non-members) or $10 per student (members).
Chaperones（保护人）：We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children. Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone must pay $5 admission.
Lunch: We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the museum.
Museum Rules: Don’t touch works of art. Don’t take photographs.
Ask questions. Look, and then LOOK again!
Enjoy!
1. If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is, they will choose_________.

A．Art Tells a Story

B．Learning to Look

C．The Language of Art

D．Native American Collection

2. Why does the museum feel sorry?

A．Taking photos is not allowed at the museum.

B．Visitors can’t touch works of art at the museum.

C．Visitors are not able to have lunch at the museum.

D．Visitors can’t take part in all the activities at a time.

3. How much should the museum charge a class of 60 students with Education Membership for a tour with art activities?

A．$600

B．$630

C．$720

D．$750

4. What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum?

A．To make bookings ahead of time

B．To try to get Education Membership

C．To learn about the history of the museum.

D．To ask for the permission of self-guided visits.

【推荐3】SYDNEY — Fresh from winning a silver medal at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, China’s head coach Zheng Wei remained clear-minded about the latest achievement and expected her team to continue to grow. At the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup, China reached their first semifinals in major competitions in almost three decades before losing to the United States in the final to pocket a silver medal for the second time in history.

Sydney is not an unfamiliar place to Zheng. In 1994, as a basketball player, she and her teammates finished runners-up (亚军) at the formerly known FIBA World Championship for Women. Zheng said that Sydney is a “blessed land” for the Chinese women’s basketball team.

The 59-year-old was appointed (任命) head coach in May after working as an assistant coach within the team for more than a decade. She believed that the new role means a different working style. “While I was an assistant coach, I took care of the players. But now I have to be strict with them so that they could give full play to their potential,” she said.

Zheng is still aware of the gap between China and those strong sides, especially the United States, who have won the World Cup four times in a row. “The sport of basketball is developing in these years. The pace is faster with more physical contact and more flexibility in player positions, as we can see from the United States,” she said.

“There is a gap (间隙) separating us and those powerhouses on the global stage,” said the coach, adding that they would learn lessons from each match to improve. A positive Zheng stressed that the team is quite young, with an average age of below 26. “That means they still have room to improve,” she said. “They don’t have much experience in major international events. Given enough time, they will go further.”

1. Why is Sydney a “blessed land” for the Chinese women’s basketball team?

A．The team always beats the American team in Sydney.

B．The team is always supported by Zheng Wei in Sydney.

C．The team has won the second place in the finals twice in Sydney.

D．The team has won various awards, including the championship.

2. What makes Zheng Wei strict with her players now?

A．Rich experience.	B．Her new role.
C．Effect of emotions.	D．Dissatisfaction with the team.

3. Which of the following best describes coach Zheng?

A．Helpless.

B．Patient.

C．Rude.

D．Responsible.

4. What does Zheng Wei advise her team to do?

A．To get experience in major international events.

B．To increase team training time.

C．To make the team feel stressed.

D．To select some more experienced players.