【推荐2】Protecting wildlife has become a tough problem in today’s world. As one of the effort, many countries formulate(制定) related laws to protect wildlife. The need for such protection was realized centuries ago in India.

About 300 BC an India writer described forests that were somewhat like national parks today. The game of killing animals was carefully controlled. Some animals that became dangerous to human visitors were trapped or killed outside the park.

The need for wildlife protection is greater now than ever before. About a thousand kinds of animals are in danger of extinction(灭绝), and the speed at which they are being destroyed has been increasing. With mammals(哺乳动物), for example, the speed of extinction is now about one kind every year. From AD 1 to 1800, the speed was about one kind every fifty years. Everywhere, men are trying to solve the problem of saving     wildlife while caring for the world’s growing population(人口).

1. “Protect wildlife” means ______.

A．保护野生动物	B．保护每一个生命
C．猎杀野生动物	D．关爱野生动物

2. The reporter says that the need for protecting wildlife ______.

A．was understood in India centuries ago

B．was described by an India writer about 3,300 years ago

C．is not met in many centuries ago

D．is not carried out in the forests as well as in national parks

3. The reporter says that in India forests of long ages, ______.

A．hunters were given permits to hunt games

B．all animals were to be killed

C．the game of killing animals was controlled

D．no killing of animals was allowed

4. According to the report, men trying to save wildlife are thinking about ______ as well.

A．the animals in national parks	B．stricter laws against hunting
C．the trees in the forests	D．the growth of the population

【推荐3】A company in San Francisco, California, has found a way to turn used plastic bottles into women's shoes. Every day, millions of Americans drink water and other liquids from plastic bottles. More than 60 million of them are thrown away each day. Many of the plastic bottles end up in landfills or are burned with other waste products.

A San Francisco-based company called Rothy's, however, turns this plastic waste into environmentally friendly shoes. Roth Martin is the company's co-founder. He explains how they turn plastic into soft material for women's feet. They take plastic, clean it, and break it down into small pieces. Then they press them through a device that makes soft fibers. Those fibers are then bonded together. This is done by a 3-D machine. It is designed to reduce waste while people are making the shoes. The knitted stuff and the inner part of the shoe are then attached to the shoe's outer part called the sole（鞋底）. This outer sole is also made from environmentally friendly material: responsibly sourced no-carbon rubber.

Rothy's shoes are sold online. They are flat shoes, with either a rounded or pointed toe. They come in different colors and designs. They cost either $ 125 or $ 145 per pair, depending on the design. After American actress Gwyneth Paltrow discovered them, the demand for the shoes grew. Martin says there is no shortage of material to fill that demand. “We're not going to run out of water bottles any time soon, so we have a limitless supply of material, and I think that is a good sign for our future.” When the environmentally friendly shoes wear out, customers can return them at no cost to a company that uses the recycled material to make other products.

For now, the shoes are only available to be shipped in the United States. However, the company says it will add international shops in the near future.

1. How are used plastic bottles usually dealt with?

A．They are used to make shoes.

B．They are buried or burned.

C．They are changed into soft material.

D．They are returned to factories for reuse.

2. What does the underlined word " knitted" in the third paragraph mean?

A．Combined.	B．Fixed.
C．Spotted.	D．Repaired.

3. Which of the following directly helped to increase the sales of Rothy's shoes?

A．The design and color.

B．The reasonable price.

C．The power of famous people.

D．The company's advertisement.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To advertise a new kind of shoes.

B．To describe the process of making shoes.

C．To introduce a new way of recycling plastic waste.

D．To stress the importance of environmental protection.

【推荐1】“I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless,” said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. What’s wrong with me? ”

Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character — even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular — experience loneliness at least sometimes. It’s healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, we’ve all heard “No man is an island.” That’s true. We all need others in our lives.

Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we’ve got to get beyond this.

If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施).

Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don’t wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a non aggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.

Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And don’t let popularity decide whom you reach out to. You’ll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.

Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with “yes” or “no”. For example, don’t ask “Do you have a dog?” Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.” Avoiding asking “yes” or “no” questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one word answer.

1. Why does the author begin the text with Lisa’s worry?

A．To set a sad tone.	B．To share Lisa’s pain.
C．To introduce the topic.	D．To teach readers a lesson.

2. What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage?

A．Being refused by others.	B．Putting ourselves in danger.
C．Being treated in a rude way.	D．Losing interest in communicating.

3. What can we know from Paragraph 5?

A．Shy people are hard to talk to.	B．Popular people are often easy going.
C．Just waiting for chances will waste our time.	D．A proper manner is important in making friends.

4. Why does the author suggest not asking “yes”or “no”questions?

A．It is considered unfriendly.	B．It will leave a bad first impression.
C．It shows the poor quality of the speaker.	D．It isn’t good for keeping a conversation going.

【推荐2】A research by the National Center for Health Statistics is seen as an important confirmation of the “Hispanic mortality paradox (西班牙裔死亡率悖论).”

On average, Hispanics outlive whites by 2.5 years and blacks by 7.7 years. Their life expectancy at birth in 2006 was 80.6 years, compared with 78.1 for whites, 72.9 for blacks and 77.7 years for the total population.

The report shows that the Hispanic population has higher life expectancy at birth and at almost every age despite a socioeconomic status lower than that of whites. “Mortality is very correlated with income, education and health care access,” says Elizabeth Arias, author of the report. “You would expect the Hispanic population would have higher mortality, in line with the black population.”

The Hispanic paradox has been documented for more than two decades, but this is the first time the government has had enough data to issue national numbers. Researchers are struggling to explain why Hispanics live longer.

“We don’t know,” says David Hayes-Bautista, director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. “We thought it was a problem in the data, but we can pretty much say this is real.”

Potential factors:

·Culture and lifestyle. Support from extended family and lower rates of smoking and drinking. Latino groups in particular have very strong family and social ties.

·Migration. The “healthy migrant effect” argues that healthy people are more likely to emigrate. And when immigrants become ill, they might return home and die there.

“Solving the puzzle may help the nation deal with health care issues because Hispanics use health services less—they make fewer doctors visits and spend less time in hospitals,” Hayes Bautista says. “It’s clearly something in the Latino culture,” he says.

1. In 2006, Hispanics’ life expectancy is years longer than the average of the total population.

A．2. 5

B．7. 7

C．2. 9

D．80. 6

2. What does the underlined word “outlive” in the second paragraph probably mean?

A．To live longer than.

B．To live shorter than.

C．To die out.

D．To expect to live.

3. What is the main idea of paragraph three?

A．Hispanics were born better than whites.

B．Morality is closely related with health care access.

C．Whites should have longer life expectancy.

D．Even experts can’t explain the phenomenon.

【推荐1】A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night’s sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off（打瞌睡）—if it is milked from a cow at night.

Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety（焦虑）.The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder（奶粉） made from cows milked both during the day and at night. Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.

Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer.

While the effect of cow milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who have trouble falling asleep at night.

Previous （以前的）studies have also showed that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which helps people to relax.

1. According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk_______.

A．started sleep more easily	B．were more anxious
C．were less active	D．woke up later

2. Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?

A．It’s been tested on mice for ten years.

B．It can make people more energetic.

C．It exists in milk in great amount.

D．It’s used in sleeping drugs.

3. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Night Milk and Sleep	B．Fat Sugar and Health
C．An Experiment on Mice	D．Milk Drinking and Health

4. How does the author support the theme of the text?

A．By giving examples.

B．By stating arguments.

C．By explaining statistical data.

D．By providing research results.

【推荐2】There are plenty of beaches in the world that are attractive for exactly the same reasons. Can you imagine having a swim with pigs, flamingos or even penguins?

Pig Beach: Bahama!

Nobody knows exactly how the pigs got to this remote island, but we can easily understand why they decided to stay: good temperature, clear water...

The Pig island is located in Exuma. There are about 20 wild pigs and piglets that love the beach and to swim. They also like to be caressed, fed, and entertained by the curious tourists!

Akumal Beach: Mexico

The coast of Mexico is the chosen spot by many sea turtles as the perfect place to lay their eggs. Turtles are able to travel thousands of miles to make their nest year after year literally in the same place. At this beach you can swim with these prehistoric creatures, but there's a simple rule: you must keep a minimum distance of 3 meters. Don't forget that you're in their home and they shouldn't get stressed.

Boulders Beach: South Africa

Penguin are funny animals..

At the Boulders Beach, 42 km away from Cape Town in South Africa, there is a colony of African penguins that live in freedom and truly enjoy the water and rocks of this place. If you visit this beach, you'll most likely be able to watch these animal closely.

Monkey Beach: Koh Phi Phi,Thaland

This is an attractive beach by itself, and it sums up points due to is unusual animals monkeys. On this beach, lives a colony of monkeys that will entertain you with their games and yes, watch out for the food and the bright objects, they have very long arms and are very fast!

1. What will people see when they go to Pig Beach?

A．They will see monkeys that will entertain you with their games.

B．They will see wild pigs and piglets that love the beach and to swim.

C．They will see many sea turtles who are looking for places to lay eggs.

D．They will see African penguins that live in freedom and enjoy the water.

2. Which beach will you go if you are interested in Penguins?

A．Pig Beach:Bahamas.

B．Akumal Beach: Mexico.

C．Boulders Beach: South Africa.

D．Monkey Beach: Koh PhiPhi, Thailand.

3. Which is right according to the passage?

A．When you swim at Pig Beach, you must keep a minimum distance of 3 meters with pigs.

B．When you go to Boulders Beach, you will find many penguins that come from Antarctica.

C．When you swim at Akumal Beach, you must keep a minimum distance of 3 meters with turtles.

D．When you go to Monkey Beach, you will find monkeys that have short arms and move fast.

【推荐3】When homework and tests keep you up late at night, you may plan to make up for your lost sleep during the weekends. But is it useful?

A study published in the journal Current Biology shows that the habit of sleeping in on weekends doesn’t fix the damage that has been done by a lack of sleep during the week. Even worse, it may damage your health.

In the study, which was conducted over 10 days, 36 healthy young men and women with different sleep requirements were divided into three groups. The first group were asked to sleep nine hours a night and the second group five hours a night. The members of the third group slept for five hours on weekdays but rested as long as they wanted on the weekend.

The researchers found that people who lacked sleep ate more snacks and gained weight quickly. However, this wasn’t the case for the first group.

That could be partially due to the shifting of the biological clock and changes to certain body hormones, especially hunger hormones. In order to catch up on their sleep during weekends, people in the third group would eat later as a habit. So their biological clocks shifted, which also changed the production of hunger hormones.

“The hormone leptin(瘦素) decreases appetite(胃口), while the hormone ghrelin(饿素) increases appetite,” explained US researcher Vsevolod Polotsky. “Sleep shortage causes leptin to drop and ghrelin to rise, so you’re hungry and eat more.”

And even if they tried to sleep for as long as they wanted to during weekends, according to researchers, it was still not enough because they found it difficult to fall asleep.

Moreover, short and insufficient sleep schedules will lead to an inability to change blood sugar and increase the risk of metabolic(新陈代谢) disease in the long term.

1. Which of the following is true about the study?

A．Participants were divided into two groups.

B．Researchers studied 36 children and adults.

C．It lasted for more than two weeks.

D．Each group follow different sleep requirements.

2. What does the underlined word “shifting” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．increasing

B．lacking

C．changing

D．shortening

3. Why may people without enough sleep eat more?

A．They need to create more energy.

B．There is less leptin in their bodies.

C．They have a lower blood sugar.

D．Their bodies produce less hormones.

4. What can be a suitable title for this passage?

A．Appetite Affects our Sleep Quality

B．Sleeping in Causes Weight Loss

C．Catching up on Sleep Harms Our Body

D．Men and Women Sleep Differently

【推荐1】When I was a kid, I always used to wonder how in the world my father worked outside in the winter without a coat. It could be minus 20 degrees centigrade and there’d be Dad, removing snow, or perhaps chopping(砍) some wood — his coat thrown aside — wearing a shirt, a cap, and a pair of gloves.
“Aren’t you cold, Dad?” I’d ask. “No,” Dad would reply. “I’m not cold—working too hard to be cold.”
Many times I wondered whether my father was an extremely tough man, or whether he was foolish.
One time when I was quite young, perhaps five or so, I went ice fishing with Dad. It was a bright, clear day—and bitterly cold.
After we’d been out on the ice for a little while, my feet started getting cold.
“Daddy, my feet are cold.” I said.
“Yeah, it’s cold out here today,” he replied.
“Tell you what,” he said. “Walk around. Make some circles in the snow. See how many different patterns you can make. That will get your feet warm.”
I was just a little girl at the time but I remember thinking, “How in the world will walking around in the snow make my feet warm? Dad must be out of mind.”
But he was my father, after all. I made circles in the snow. I made squares. Pretty soon I was having so much fun making patterns in the snow. I forgot about my feet being cold.
Now, all these years later, I know, too, from personal experience how my father was able to take his coat off and work outside in the winter wearing just a shirt, a cap and gloves. Because I do it, too. “Aren’t you cold?” my husband asked one winter day. “No,” I replied. “I’m not cold—working too hard to be cold.”
I hope my husband has decided I’m both tough and smart. But I guess quite a bit of the time he thinks I’m foolish.
Wherever Dad is on that great big farm in the sky—I’m sure he can’t help but smile whenever I take my coat off while I’m working outside in the winter.
1. When the author’s feet felt cold, her father advised her to ________.

A．go home alone first	B．keep walking in the snow
C．draw pictures in the snow	D．light a fire on the ice

2. Hearing her father’s advice, the author thought her father ________.

A．forgettable

B．warm-hearted

C．crazy

D．cruel

3. What might the author’s husband think of her?

A．Tough.

B．Smart.

C．Brave.

D．Foolish.

4. The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to ________.

A．remember her tough and smart father

B．show how her father cared about her

C．describe memories of her childhood

D．explain why her father loved her so much

【推荐2】When I was 16years old and in foster care （非亲代养）in Tennessee，people told me I was unadoptable．But I desperately wanted a family．I sought the help of a judge，even the commissioner of the Department of Children's Services and was adopted just a week before my 18th birthday．

We have a lot to be grateful for and this holiday season .Let's not forget about the more than 415000 youth in foster care especially older youth．These youth are the most likely to get overlooked for adoption but they shouldn't be．They need and deserve a family just as much as young children do．Making an older youth a part of your family can bring just as much a joy as adopting a baby or a younger child-without all the diapers and potty training．

My adoption was life changing and probably the best thing that ever happened to me．I still remember the first gift my parents gave to me．It was a Mickey Mouse key chain with a key to their home．They told me that no matter what happened they would always love me and I'd always have a place to come home to．This is our 17th Thanksgiving together…

My first Thanksgiving with my family was a little overwhelming with lots of extended family including grandparents，aunts，uncles，and cousins．However，it's when I realized that I would never have to spend another holiday alone and that was truly an amazing feeling．

I was always eager to spend time with my little sister，Beth．She was six when I joined the family．My dad always says he knew we were really sisters，and I was no longer a guest in the house when Beth and I had our first fight．Today，she's one of my best friends，and I'm her biggest cheerleader．

There were also bittersweet Thanksgivings．One we spent in my mom's hospital room．It was there that she helped me plan my wedding but passed away three weeks before the ceremony，My dad walked me down the aisle，and my sister was my maid of hono,Because of our bond we were able to support each other through that challenging time and that's what family is for-the good and bad times．

It's nice having my dad and sister to share holidays and special occasions．But they're even more important when it comes to the little things like having someone to share my bad day with,celebrate my promotion at work，or help me think through a difficult decision．It's in these moments that I just can't imagine being alone in the world．

I'm so glad that I didn't listen to those people who said I was unadoptable，I'd never find a family，and that I was putting myself out there for rejection．It's a risk for older foster youth to consider adoption．It's an opportunity to be rejected once again． But it's a risk they should take because life doesn't end at 18．It's really just beginning．

If you know someone who might consider adopting an older teen，please share my story--and have him or her think of my family．They didn't get to see my first steps or watch me be a pilgrim in my second grade Thanksgiving play．But they taught me so many things about life and were there to watch me walk across the stage when I graduated from college and law school and accompanied me to the White House last year as I was honored for my work helping foster youth．

I look forward to many more Thanksgivings with my family and I'm eternally thankful they chose me to be a part of their family．

1. What does the author's personal experience indicate？

A．It's rather difficult for older youth to be adopted．

B．Older youth bring less joy than babies．

C．It's boring having a bittersweet Thanksgiving．

D．An older youth aged 18is too old to need a family．

2. What contributes to the author's feeling that she can't imagine being alone in the world？

A．The family's giving the author a Mickey Mouse as a gift．

B．The author's spending her Thanksgiving with her extended family for 17years．

C．The mother's failing to attend the author's wedding ceremony for her severe disease．

D．The family's always sharing happiness and sorrow with her．

3. The underlined sentence"It's an opportunity to be rejected once again．"in Paragraph 8means that___．

A．older teens take the opportunity to be adopted

B．older teens are less likely to be adopted

C．older teens create the opportunity to be adopted

D．older teens are in danger of being adopted

4. What's the author's main purpose of writing the passage？

A．To express her appreciation for her family．

B．To show sympathy to the unadoptable older youth．

C．To appeal to more people to adopt the older youth．

D．To persuade the readers not to believe others’ words.

【推荐3】Earlier this year when the summer heatwave was in full swing, most people were dreaming of the cooler autumn temperatures. But for those who love the summer weather, the winter colder temperatures and dreary weather are anything but welcome. The good news? There are some brilliant winter sun destinations you can escape to for glorious pleasant weather and warm sunshine.

Dubai

During the winter months the city still boasts temperatures around 26°C, perfect if you plan to make the most of the city’s beaches. However, it’s not so hot that you can’t enjoy most of the things to see and do in Dubai, from the theme parks to epic malls such as the Burj Khalifa.

Planning to make the most of the attractions? It’s worth looking into a Dubai Pass where you could save up to 50% off a host of the top must-see sights.

Thailand

The best time to visit Thailand is between November to January when it’s a dry season and the temperatures are pleasant. The country is filled with epic sights and attractions.

Fancy a city break? Head to Bangkok where glorious temples, floating markets and incredible food festivals await. Or of course you could spend a few days making the most of Thailand’s most beautiful sea sands.

Cape Verde

Sal Island is one of the main tourist spots in the country. Cape Verde is well-known for offering up a relaxing holiday; and with 10 islands to explore, there’s still ample opportunity to have an adventure or two.

However, if you only visit one spot, make it the beautiful Sal Island. It tends to be a hit with holidaymakers thanks to the white sand beaches and crystalline waters that make up its shores.

Barbados

If the idea of a snowy Christmas break doesn’t appeal, then Barbados could make for a once-in-a-lifetime festive season.

December temperatures can be around 28°C, meaning you’ll have heaps of hot weather and sunshine and of course Barbados beaches are the ideal spot to enjoy them.

1. What’s the purpose of this passage?

A．To provide warm destinations for winter.	B．To compare four foreign tourist spots.
C．To offer advice on traveling abroad.	D．To help escape from the hot weather.

2. What could be the best choice for food lovers?

A．Dubai.	B．Thailand.
C．Cape Verde.	D．Barbados.

3. What do the attractions have in common?

A．They offer tourists sights on a budget.	B．A variety of food is supplied for tourists.
C．They recommend some shopping centers.	D．Travelers can go for relaxation on seashore.