【推荐1】Many parents set rules for their children’s online activity, such as limiting ( 限 制 ) the mount of time they can spend online. But some children in the US and UK are saying that theyd like to makerules for parents, too. Their main complaint? That their parent share too many photos them online.

In a 2016 study, it was found that parents in the US share an average of 116 photos of their kids after they are born. Most were taken before the child tumed 8 years old. Many of the photos showed kids in embarrassing situations, like having food all over their faces,Quartz reported.

Parents do like to share their childs progress as he or she grows up. But their kids don’t like it as much. In a survey of UK children between the ages of 12 and 16, 70 percent said they feltheir parents didn’ t respect their online privacy( 隐私),Accroding to Digital Pareting magazine.

In addition, many kids said that other students at school sometimes picks on (捉弄)them aftertheir parents post photos online, CBS News noted. In one case, a girl was bullied (欺负)by boys at school after they found her moms’s blogs,which had many family photos.

“ Each time a photo or video is uploaded, it creates a digital footprint of a child, which can follow them into adult       life , “ a spokeswoman for a leading children’s charity in the UK said. “ It’s always important to ask children for their permission (允许)beforeposting photos or videos of them.”

What is sharenting？

There’s a new word English to describe it when parents post pictures of their online –”shareting”, or a combination of the world “share” and “parenting”.

1. According to the first paragraph, what do kids in the US and UK complain about?

A．Their parents setting rules fortheir online activity.

B．Their parents limiting the amount of time they spend online.

C．Their parents posting too many photos of them online.

D．Their parents setting high expectations for their schoolwork.

2. According to the 2016 study, many US parents like to     .

A．share photos online after they get married

B．post photos of their kids in embarrassing situations

C．take more photos of their children after they are 8 ,

D．pick on their kids and make them feel embarrassed

3. About 70 percent of UK teenagers think their parents     .

A．care too much about their progress in school

B．forget to set good examples for them

C．don’t care enough about their online safety

D．don’t respect their online privacy

4. What do we know from the story?

A．Parents should ask kids for permission before sharing their photos.

B．UK kids don’t mind that their photos are shared by their parents

C．Sharing photos online helps kids live a better adult life.

D．Kids don’t get bullied at school when their photos are shared online.

5. You might see this article from the     column in the newspaper.

A．Nature Today	B．All about Space
C．Society and Culture	D．Philosophy for Life

【推荐3】“Why is he writing that way?” a girl asked her dad Daniel Funke, pointing to a picture of a football player. The photo showed the man writing his name with his pen turned upside down.

Of course, the photo was not the original one. It had been changed to look like him using the pen the wrong way. Funke quickly pointed out the mistake, and his daughter got an on-the-spot education in false information. By then, however, many people had already shared it on social media.

“The results of sharing false information can be very serious,” says Laeeq Khan, who heads the Social Media Analytics Lab at Ohio University in Athens. Sharing something that’s not true can cost people their lives, he says. Last year, people in India used a messaging app, WhatsApp, to spread false stories about a crime. The lies caused serious attacks in which people died. False information stories hurt people in other ways, too. For example, false reports lead some parents to refuse vaccines (疫苗) for their children. Yet without vaccines, children can get serious diseases or even die.

“About seven in ten Americans are telling us that false information has a big influence on the confidence in our government,” says Jeffrey Gottfried. He’s a news and media-research expert at Pew Research Center in Washington, D. C. Researchers there did a survey (调查) in the United States about the influence of made-up news. About half the people in the survey said they had shared false information online. Most of them said they didn’t realize it at the time.

Besides causing serious results, sharing a false story makes it harder for people to tell what’s real. And when people find out a story is not real, they may not trust other information from a person who spread it. Therefore, it’s of great significance to do fact-checking before sharing news stories. Only when we are more cautious (谨慎) about sharing news can we avoid being hurt.

1. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?

A．Many people believed the photo.

B．The football player wrote with his pen turned upside down.

C．Funke was not sure whether the picture is true.

D．The girl found the trick of the photo when she saw it.

2. How does the author explain the results of sharing false information?

A．By making comparisons.	B．By using numbers.
C．By giving examples.	D．By sharing reasons.

3. What did the survey done by Pew Research Center find?

A．False reports lead some parents to refuse vaccines for their children.

B．Made-up news spread faster than expected.

C．70% Americans doubt whether false news has a big influence on the confidence in the government.

D．Many Americans shared false information without knowing it.

4. What is the attitude of the author to fact-checking?

A．Supporting.

B．Doubtful.

C．Worried.

D．Cautious.

【推荐1】Ridgewood is a small town 20 miles from Manhattan, New York. It is a quiet town, perfect for raising children away from the rapid pace of the city. However, besides hours of homework, many Ridgewood children have too many after­school activities－from swimming to piano classes. Some kids compare their life to that of a New York general manager who has an 80­hour workweek.

Children's schedules filled with homework and activities made a lot of townspeople worried, so the town decided to start a movement called “Ridgewood Family Night－Ready, Set, Relax！” The mayor (市长) made a public statement, calling for a town­wide night for families to do nothing. And schools and clubs agreed to support the movement so families could relax and get together.

Some parents like to talk about their childhood, one without so many scheduled after­school activities. As kids, they just went out to play with neighborhood friends after school. However, almost all these parents take their children to their regularly scheduled activities. These fathers and mothers feel it is their duty to make sure their children are prepared to survive in today's high­pressure work environment. They are afraid that their children can't enter the “right” universities and won't succeed in a more and more competitive world.

However, it seems that Family Night worked, at least to a certain degree. Cars moved freely around Ridgewood's normally busy downtown streets. Some families ate supper together for the first time in months. One family watched home movies of when the children were little, baked cookies and played games together.

At first, some people were excited that they could take back their lives. But sadly, few families now believe that one night will change them. Nearly all of the townspeople are sure that they will fall back into the old habit.

1. Which of the following can be used to describe the life of Ridgewood children?

A．Really exiting.	B．Very relaxing.
C．Quite peaceful.	D．Terribly busy.

2. How can people benefit from Family Night?

A．They can learn and share knowledge.

B．They can rest and enjoy family time.

C．They have more time to discuss family matters.

D．They have enough time to talk about schoolwork.

3. What is most important for kids in the eyes of Ridgewood parents?

A．Spending a happy childhood.	B．Doing things at their own pace.
C．Working hard for a better future.	D．Enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle.

4. How do most Ridgewood people look at Family Night?

A．It won't change their lifestyle.	B．It will help take back their lives.
C．It can't be accepted by the public.	D．It may help break kids' bad habits.

【推荐3】Tabichi’s father,uncle,and cousins have all worked as teachers. He could see that his relatives were making a real difference to people’s lives and wanted to do the same. So for the past 12 years, Tabichi has worked as a math and science teacher in the hope that his lessons will give students a chance to improve their situations.

However,working at a remote village school in Kenya hasn’t been easy. The unique challenges and obstacles have forced Tabichi to find unique solutions for his students. The school only has one computer and unreliable Internet access. The school also has no library or laboratory. To make matters worse,there are not enough books for all the students and the school is desperately in need of more teachers. Most of the students are not able to concentrate, because they haven’t had enough meals at home.

One of the other major challenges that Tabichi faces is keeping kids in school as long as possible. So Tabichi spends most of his time outside of the classroom working on ways to keep kids in school. When the 36-year-old gets the feeling that a student is at risk of dropping out, he works to persuade families to put more value in education. To help those in poverty afford food,uniforms,and books, Tabichi also gives away 80 percent of his salary. Despite all the obstacles he faces, Tabichi is credited for improving the school and keeping much of the village’s youth in school. He has also managed to set up science clubs and addressed food insecurity issues.

Thanks to his tireless work,his students have excelled. In recent years,students have won national and international science competitions. In March of 2019, Tabichi was voted the best teacher in the world and won the prize of $1 million.

1. What inspired Tabichi to be a teacher?

A．The high salary of teachers.

B．His father’s demand on him.

C．Contributions a teacher can make.

D．His relatives’ encouragement.

2. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The difficulties Tabichi’s school faced.

B．The life of a remote village in Kenya.

C．Tabichi’s unique teaching ways for his students.

D．Most of the students’ distraction on their learning.

3. What occupied Tabichi’s most time?

A．Giving students the best lessons.

B．Helping students get rid of poverty.

C．Persuading students not to drop out.

D．Getting students away from any risk.

4. Which of the following can best describe Tabichi?

A．Pitiful.	B．Lucky.
C．Punctual.	D． Selfless.

【推荐2】Whether work should be placed among the causes of happiness or among the causes of unhappiness may perhaps be regarded as a doubtful question. There is certainly much work which is exceedingly weary and an excess of work is always very painful. I think, however, that, provided work is not excessive in amount, even the dullest work is to most people less painful than idleness. There are in work all grades, from mere relief of tedium up to the profoundest delights, according to the nature of the work and the abilities of the worker most of the work that most people have to do is not in itself interesting, but even such work has certain great advantages.

To Begin with, it fills a good many hours of the day without the need of deciding what one shall do. Most people, when they are left free to fill their own time according to their own choice, are at a loss to think of anything sufficiently pleasant to be worth doing. And whatever they decided, they are troubled by the feeling that something else would have been pleasanter. To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have reached this level. Moreover the exercise of choice is in itself tiresome. Except to people with unusual initiative it is positively agreeable to be told what to do at each hour of the day, provided the orders are not too unpleasant. Most of the idle rich suffer unspeakable boredom as the price of their freedom from exhausting work. At times they may find relief by hunting big game in Africa, or by flying round the world, but the number of such sensations is limited, especially after youth is past. Accordingly the more intelligent rich men work nearly as hard as if they were poor, while rich women for the most part keep themselves busy with innumerable trifles of those earth-shaking importance they are firmly persuaded.

Work therefore is desirable, first and foremost, as a preventive of boredom, for the boredom that a man feels when he is doing necessary though uninteresting work is as nothing in comparison with the boredom that he feels when he has nothing to do with his days. With this advantage of work another is associated, namely that it makes holidays much more delicious when they come. Provided a man does not have to work so hard as to impair his vigor he is likely to find far more pleasure in his free time than an idle man could possibly find.

The second advantage of most paid work and of some unpaid work is that it gives chances of success and opportunities for ambition. In most work success is measured by income, and while our capitalistic society continues, this is inevitable. It is only where the best work is concerned that this measure ceases to be the natural one to apply. The desire that men feel to increase their income is quite as much a desire for success as for the extra comforts that a higher income can acquire. However dull work may be, it becomes bearable if it is a means of building up a reputation, whether in the world at large or only in ones own circle.

1. What is the author’s opinion about work?

A．Work can keep people busy as if they were poor.

B．Work is a cause of the greatest delight of life.

C．Work is very tiresome, especially when too excessive.

D．Work can at least give relief from boredom

2. The reason why the more intelligent rich men still work hard is that ________.

A．they want to overcome boredom

B．they want to earn more in case they meet with business failure

C．they do not have any sensations in life

D．they have to pay the price of their freedom from hard work

3. In the author’s opinion, what is the last product of civilization?

A．To make wise use of leisure.	B．To be free from hard work
C．To keep oneself busy with trifles.	D．To work to some extent

4. As is put by the author, most of the work that most people have to do is ________.

A．delightful but time consuming	B．exceedingly dull and always painful
C．not worth doing and bearable at all	D．not interesting but rewarding

【推荐3】When you buy something for yourself, you probably spend hours shopping around for the best deal on the highest quality product. Some of you may even desire to know how a brand operates as a company. However, when we donate money to one of the countless charities out there, most of us don’t conduct such research. We have absolutely no idea about where that money goes to, what it buys or who it helps. At least that is the case for the majority of charities. Perhaps you should start to take a greater interest in the winding path that your charitable donations take, because many of them may lead to dead ends.

You really should ask the question: will my donation to this charity actually help the people or cause? Sometimes it makes matters worse. For example, many charities help African people install water pumps to deliver clean water to their communities. Money has been invested over the past 20 years to install a total of 60, 000 pumps across sub-Saharan Africa. However, today 40% of those have failed to work at some point. They have been left there, like expensive but useless decorations.

One of the least effective means of giving is when charity sends endless shipping containers full of material goods to underdeveloped nations. For instance, Kenya imports more than 100, 000 tons of clothes from global charities each year. The issue is that these mountains of regularly imported clothes have completely destroyed local textile industries, which have previously supported local economies.

Ultimately, to whom and how much you give is your choice. It is important to provide highly specialized services instead of material goods. As a general rule of thumb, the more your donation matches the need of the receivers, the better it will be for the long-term prosperity of those you want to help.

1. What do most people do when they donate?

A．They keep track of their donations.

B．They neglect the process of charities.

C．They select products of highest quality.

D．They do research on application of funds.

2. Why is the example of water pumps mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．To stress effective giving.	B．To illustrate a fault investment.
C．To confirm a charitable failure.	D．To complain the pumps' quality.

3. Which view will the author most probably agree with?

A．Donations should meet local demands.

B．Ineffective charities must be abandoned.

C．Material goods can boost textile industry.

D．Specialized services turn out satisfactory.

4. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Has your donation hit a dead end?

B．Why should you make a donation?

C．Where does my donation take its way?

D．Will my donation to charity really help?

【推荐1】Have you ever dreamed of going to beautiful destinations in Europe? Dream no more, because TECNO is here to fulfill that dream.

Africa number one smartphone brand-TECNO is once again set to reward consumers with up to 2 million Naira and a tour to beautiful destinations in Europe in the "Unlock A New CAM* ERA" photography contest.

Join the "Unlock A New CAM*ERA" contest by uploading your creative pictures and stand a chance to be selected among the 24 people that will go on a 3-day photography camping contest.

In the TECNO#UnlockCAMission, there are three missions. The first mission-a macro-photography contest has ended and winners will be announced soon.

But you can still participate in the second and third mission

●Mission 2-Wide-Angle Photography-Here you are required to take a wide-angle photo of any landmark structure around you.

●Mission 3-Low-Light Photography-This requires you to take exceptional pictures at night or in low light environment with your smartphone.

The second mission is currently ongoing and you can join the contest right here. All entries must be accompanied with the hashtag (标签) #UnlockCAMission.

8 lucky people will be selected from each mission and qualify for an all-expense-paid trip to a location in Nigeria. Right in the camp, they will be given photography tasks and so the fun would begin. Whoever is able to complete his or her tasks will win the new Camon 12 and lots of cash prizes. At the end of the 3-day camping, three best participants will be selected to go on the adventure to Europe free of charge.

How to participate offline

●Visit any TECNO Shop to purchase the new Camon 12,and get your raffle ticket(兑奖券).

●Keep your raffle ticket, at the end of the campaign, there will be a raffle draw and 2 people stand a chance to win an all-expense-paid tour to Europe.

The#UnlockCAMission challenge will run until the 30th of May, 2020. Join the challenge today and stand a chance to have a fun and memorable Ember season in Europe.

1. What is probably the purpose of the contest?

A．To give back to consumers.

B．To promote European tourism.

C．To help people to realize dreams.

D．To search for expert photographers.

2. What is a necessary requirement of Mission 2?

A．A wide-angle photo of nature.

B．A macro-photography knowledge.

C．Pictures taken in low light environment.

D．Entries with the hashtag#UnlockCAMission.

3. How many people at most can have a free tour to Europe through the campaign?

A．24.

B．8.

C．5.

D．3.

【推荐2】High school is more than just attending classes and trying to get good grades. Students can take full advantage of the opportunities high school offers them to explore their interests and interact with fellow students in activities and clubs.

Honor Societies

For students who do well academically or artistically, there are organizations like the National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society and National Art Honor Society that reward students whose achievements are superior. Students who desire to be a part of high school honor societies are required to have grade point averages of at least 3.0, on a 4.0 scale, and may have to get nominated (提名) by teachers or request recommendation letters. While these organizations focus on scholarship, they also teach members leadership skills and encourage community service.

Sports and Athletics Clubs

Whether formally joining a sports team or simply participating in school activities, high schools offer students a wide range of sports and athletics clubs. Helping students stay active and healthy, these clubs teach students the importance of teamwork, patience and practice.

Community Service Organizations

Organizations like the Key Club International and Habitat for Humanity help students give back to their communities by participating in structured service learning activities. From cleaning a local park to distributing (分配) Thanksgiving baskets to the homeless, these organizations teach children the importance of reaching out a helping hand to those in need.

Career Development Clubs

Determining the right career path comes from exploring different options to learn what each career requires and how it fits your interests. High schools develop clubs and organizations dedicated to students who want to own businesses, become teachers, doctors, lawyers and actors, among many other careers. Students participating in these clubs are active in the community and often compete against students on local, regional and sometimes national levels. Clubs like DECA (an association of marketing students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) have students compete against one another to test their business skills. Other career-oriented clubs include organizations for future teachers, debate and photography enthusiasts.

1. Which of the following has a requirement for student achievements?

A．Career Development Clubs.	B．Honor Societies.
C．Community Service Organizations.	D．Sports and Athletics Clubs.

2. What do Sports and Athletics Clubs and Community Service Organizations have in common?

A．They both need students to work together.

B．They both teach students practical skills.

C．They both provide moral education for students.

D．They both build students' confidence.

3. What is the purpose of Career Development Clubs?

A．To help students with career planning.	B．To train people for all walks of life.
C．To lead students to find their hobbies.	D．To improve students' awareness of competition.

【推荐3】If you're planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.

First of all, always check and double-check departure (起程) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.

The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency (货币) with you when you arrive in a country. This can be necessary if you are flying to a place which few tourists normally visit. A few years ago, I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via Dallas, with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. "Listen！I only take real money!" the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was embarrassing (令人难堪的).

The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination (目的地) before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suit and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, or places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get warm during the day.

1. According to the passage, it's obvious that ____________.

A．the author learns some rules of travelling from his own experience

B．the author doesn't plan his trips or journeys carefully

C．Englishmen like to wear heavy suits wherever they travel

D．the American taxi driver never travels to England

2. What does the underlined word "there" in Para3 refer to?

A．London.	B．Manchester.
C．Tulsa.	D．Dallas.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．People should choose warm places as their travel destinations.

B．People don't have to take credit cards when travelling.

C．One should know more about the weather of the place he'll visit.

D．One should take enough change when travelling to other countries.