【推荐1】When you go on a trip to America, you will see the word Motel on signs and notice boards. It is made up of "motor" and "hotel" and it is really a hotel for people who arrive by car（however, you don't need a car to stay at one）You have to pay when you arrive for your room, which usually has a bath. Meals are not provided but there will certainly be a cafeteria. Americans eat a lot of salads and sandwiches. Along the main roads there are a lot of motels. Each tries to offer more than the others. Some provide television in every bedroom: others have swimming pools and so on. Motels are especially useful when you are in the country, far from a town or city. You will also find them in big national parks.

In these great national parks, you may meet guests you don't expect to see. An American friend told me a short story. In the middle of a moonless night, she heard strange noises outside her motel window in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Thinking it might be a thief, she jumped out of bed, opened the door and crept towards a dark shadow. As she got close, she saw the thief. She was dreadfully frightened: it wasn't a human thief — it was a big black bear. The bear was turning over some empty tins with its paws, looking for tasty bits of food. My friend decided to leave that particular thief alone!

There are also, of course, places called "rooming houses", where they provide lodges（客房）. You will see such signs as Tourists or Rooms Rent, and you could try one of these. A word of warning — looking for a room in New York during the tourist season is like looking for gold on the moon!

1. Motels provide all the following EXCEPT____________.

A．bath	B．swimming pools
C．TV	D．meals

2. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us___________.

A．an interesting story

B．bears usually look for food at night

C．the experience of the author's friend

D．we may meet animals in national parks

3. From the last paragraph, we can learn that in New York during the tourist season___________.

A．tourists can find gold there

B．it is difficult to find a room there

C．tourists can have a sweet dream there

D．there is a warning for tourists to New York

【推荐3】Europe is the perfect place for a campervan holiday. Every corner of the continent is bursting with history, culture and sights. Here are 4 great European campervan holiday destinations for this summer.

Sweden

Sweden is a large country, with hundreds of well-appointed camping sites suitable for vehicles and RVs. And as you’d imagine in such a big country, there are a wide range of experiences. Head north to Lapland in the Arctic Circle and you’ll find true wildernesses where you can truly get close to nature. Head here between June and mid-July and you’ll be able to take in the midnight sunshine. If seafood is a passion, you’ll love the coastal fishing villages on the west coast of Sweden.

Germany

Germany is a country of contrasts, which is one of the reasons it’s such a compelling destination for a campervan holiday. There are massive industrial cities, rolling plains, towering mountains, deep forests and long, sparkling rivers. All these wonderful locations are all linked by one of the world’s best road systems, and there are thousands of camper stops. In late September, Munich hosts the world-famous annual Oktoberfest, complete with millions of steins of beer, sausages, sauerkraut and lederhosen.

Scotland

Scotland has something for everyone: cities with vibrant nightlife, incredible scenery, stunning lochs and medieval castles. If you want to get away from it all, then the Highlands are one of the least populated areas in the whole of Europe. Hikers will love the Cairngorms-the largest national park in the UK. If you’re in Scotland in August, then be sure to check out the Edinburgh International Festival, a feast of theatre, dance, music and comedy.

Spain

Spain’s renowned for its beach holidays, but it offers so much more than that. Blessed with a lovely climate, rich history, stunning architecture, delicious cuisine and friendly locals, Spain has long been a favoured destination for campervan aficionados (爱好者). Hiking fanatics should not miss the beautiful Picos de Europa, Spain’s only inhabited nature reserve. But beware-summers can be very hot in Spain, particularly in the South.

1. When can you enjoy the midnight sunshine in Sweden?

A．In early June.

B．In late July.

C．In late September.

D．In early October.

2. Which country should you visit if you like the architecture in the Middle Ages?

A．Sweden.

B．Germany.

C．Scotland.

D．Spain.

3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Oktoberfest is held every other year.	B．Spain has only one inhabited nature reserve.
C．Cairngorms is one of the biggest parks in the UK.	D．Highlands have the smallest population in Europe.

【推荐2】Too often, I hear people say “I’m just a housewife” when they introduce themselves. I don’t understand why their introduction is always filled with regret and self-pity. Is it really a crime to be a housewife? Is it really embarrassing when you choose not to work outside and instead choose to work in your home?

How could you be “just a housewife” when the basic social unit of society depends on you and your service? A housewife works for the longest hour, supporting your husband, child’s studies, caring for elders, managing finances, paying bills, grocery shopping, cooking according to individual taste, cleaning, etc. A housewife could be anyone: daughter, wife, mother, teacher, financial adviser, fashion designer and nurse, gardener, driver, cook, and so on. Don’t think you are not being paid for it. You get the reward that no money can offer—the love and affection (喜爱) of your family, their trust in you, a happy home and your own satisfaction.

It is you who choose to be in this occupation, willingly or for any other reason. After a busy day, all wait to return to the comfortable home set by you. They know you will be there to absorb all their stress and tiredness and relax them. Would the life have been the same if you had been working outside to earn some money? Would you along with your family have been able to buy all the content in life that you are enjoying now with that money?

Respect yourself for what you are. Introduce yourself to the world with the same dignity (尊严). The world understands the importance of your job. It’s time to make them accept it. Introduce yourself with pride and with twinkle in your eyes “I am a housewife”. Kick that “just” out.

1. People feel ________when they say “I’m just a housewife”.

A．regretful

B．satisfied

C．proud

D．anxious

2. Listing the housewife’s duties, the author implies (暗示、意指) a housewife________.

A．usually leads a terrible life	B．plays a more important role
C．makes a great contribution (贡献) to the family	D．does not always get her reward

3. If a housewife worked outside, she would ________.

A．have the same life like before	B．lose the content that she is enjoying
C．set a comfortable home for her family	D．absorb (缓解、吸收) her family’s stress

4. What is the author’s attitude toward housewives?

A．Supportive.

B．Doubtful.

C．Opposed(反对).

D．Disappointed.

【推荐3】Cherry blossoms (樱花) in Kyoto, Japan, reached peak bloom (绽放) on March 26 this year — the earliest the event has occurred in 1,200 years of records. Why so soon?

According to records previously collected by Professor Yasuyuki Aono, Kyoto’s cherry blossoms had consistently flowered around April 10 to 17 for over a thousand years. The Washington Post reports that Japan’s most famous flowers have been trending toward blooming earlier each spring, with scientists blaming the phenomenon on increasing global temperatures. And this year, the peak has shifted all the way into the previous month. “The Kyoto Cherry Blossom record is incredibly valuable for climate change research. Even a slight drop or rise of springtime temperatures can be recorded by it,” research scientist Benjamin Cook said, noting that warmer temperatures typically mean cherry blossoms bloom earlier.

Cherry blossoms are influenced so easily by temperature that trees in Tokyo even bloomed in autumn after typhoons caused warmer weather in 2018. Meanwhile, Aono estimated that Kyoto has warmed by 3.4 degrees Celsius since 1820.While this year’s cherry blossom peak was Kyoto’s earliest in 1,200 years, this isn’t the case in other parts of Japan Tokyo reached peak bloom on March 22, which is three days earlier than average and the earliest date since 1953.

However, the global trend seems to be slowly pushing cherry blossoms into full bloom to earlier in the year regardless of where they’re planted. In 2019, scientist Patrick Gonzalez noted that the trend of earlier blooming seen among cherry blossoms in Washington was “consistent with human-caused climate change.”

Cherry blossoms are considered in full or peak bloom when 80 percent of the flowers have bloomed, which usually occurs within a week of the first flowers opening. Elements other than may also be involved in the early blooming. Gonzalez offered the warning that “no research has examined all of the factors, and it is a long way to go.”

1. How does the author introduce the topic?

A．By stating a fact.	B．By giving an example.
C．By describing a custom.	D．By sharing an experience.

2. What do Benjamin Cook’s words suggest?

A．Cherry trees will die in cold weather.	B．Springtime temperatures are falling.
C．Cherry is sensitive to temperature change.	D．Early blooming also appeared elsewhere.

3. What can we learn about cherry blossoms from the last paragraph?

A．The studies have covered all factors.

B．Further scientific study is still needed.

C．Climate change is the only influential factor.

D．Reasons of early blooming have been identified.

4. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To discuss the negative impact of human-caused climate change

B．To appeal to the public to appreciate Cherry blossoms

C．To call attention to the increasing global temperatures

D．To introduce one influential factor of Cherry blossoms blooming

【推荐1】Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities.

Visit SeaWorld

There are sea life shows, adventure camps, thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.

Windsurf (风帆冲浪) at South Padre

With miles of shallow (浅的), calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds coming off the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.

Swim at Barton Springs

Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Creek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.

Take part in an outdoor adventure

In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.

Camp and hike in Big Bend Park

Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping－you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.

Enjoy saltwater fishing

Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿) to make good use of Texas’ world-class saltwater fishery.

1. The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for ________.

A．Texas	B．San Antonio
C．South Padre	D．Gulf of Mexico

2. From the text you know that _______.

A．Barton Springs is the most popular in the USA

B．Lake Buchanan Adventures offers indoor activities

C．Big Bend provides outdoor activities in an ancient way

D．Fishermen may get the best salt fish when fishing in Texas

【推荐2】An amazing occurrence happened in South Africa when 31 elephants made a "Journey To Pay Their Respect" to their hero who had saved their lives and many other animals. Lawrence Anthony (1950-2012), a legend (传奇人物) in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller The Elephant Whisperer, bravely rescued wildlife and elephants all over the globe, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals in 2003. On March 7, 2012, Lawrence Anthony died.

Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two old female elephants. Separate wild groups arrived to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend. A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to reach his South African House. Witnessing this sight, humans were obviously in awe (敬畏) because of not only the precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of the deep memory and emotion the beloved animals showed in such an organized way.

Walking slowly — for days — they made their way in a one — by — one queue from their home in the wild bush to his house. Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to (在……前面的) that day for well over 3 years!

They knew where they were going and they seemed to know why they were going to Lawrence's home. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their human friend who had saved their lives — so much respect that they stayed for 2 days and 2 nights without eating anything.

After honoring Lawrence Anthony in the only way they could, then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home.

1. When did the elephants appear at Lawrence Anthony's house?

A．On March 5, 2012.	B．On March 7, 2012.
C．On March 9, 2012.	D．On March 11, 2012.

2. Which paragraph(s) shows the elephants were intelligent, emotional and well organized?

A．Paragraph 1.	B．Paragraph 2.
C．Paragraph 2 and 3.	D．Paragraph 3 and 4.

3. What makes Lawrence Anthony a legend?

A．The bestseller The Elephant Whisperer.

B．The wild elephants' amazing occurrence.

C．His rescues of wildlife all over the world.

D．His special way of living with wild animals.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．An honorable legend	B．A long journey back home
C．Well-organized wild elephants	D．The day they remembered

【推荐3】Experts agree that parents who give up control over their children’s lives would raise them to be more independent adults. While the vast majority of parents are not in the position to bribe their children into elite(精英) schools, this extreme case illustrates the temptation many feel to take control of their kids’ lives. But an extreme hands-on approach can have devastating (毁灭性的) consequences when it comes to a child’s mental health.

“These parents thought their kids were incapable of managing their lives by themselves. And I don’t think there’s any worse message you can give somebody than ‘I don’t have any confidence in your ability to handle your own life,’” the clinical neuropsychologist Willam Stixrud told HuffPost. Stixrud is the author of The Self-driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives, along with Ned Johnson.

In their research, Stixrud and Johnson have identified the importance for young people to feel a sense of control over their own lives. “We have this epidemic(流行病) of stress-related problems like anxiety and depression, and so many of those are related to the fact that kids feel so little control over their lives,” said Stixrud. “They feel like, ‘Here’s a script to get into college, and that’s what your life is going to be.’ It’s incredibly stressful and discouraging for many kids.” In order to develop healthy self-motivation, young people need to feel a sense of agency and autonomy, which parents and educators have the power to promote.

“We suggest parents think of themselves as consultants, rather than a kid’s manager or boss, or the homework police. It’s a very different kind of thinking about your role”, said Stixrud, “As a consultant, your role is not to force anything or say ‘You need to be like this’. Instead, help your kid understand what he or she wants to be.” He advises parents to encourage their kids to make their own decisions long before the college years. It’s important to constantly ask, “Whose life is this?” and realize the answer is “My child’s life, not mine.”

1. What does the writer think of the extreme hands-on approach in parenting?

A．It’s good for parents to control children better.

B．It can raise children to be independent ones.

C．It’s harmful to children’s mental health.

D．It can help children to be admitted into better schools.

2. What does the underlined word “bribe” in Paragraph 1 mean?

A．persuade

B．translate

C．throw

D．shock

3. In the last paragraph, the author intends to_________.

A．summarize the previous paragraphs	B．add some background information
C．provide some advice for parents	D．introduce a new topic for discussion

4. Which could be the best title for the text?

A．How to Be Your Children’s Friend

B．Be Your Children’s Consultant Instead of Manager

C．Accompany Your Children Growing Up

D．How to Help Your Children Adjust to College Life

【推荐1】Teenagers who talk on the cell phone a lot, and hold their phones up to their right ears, score worse on one type of memory test. That’s the finding of a new study. That memory impairment might be one side effect of the radiation (放射线) that phones use to keep us connected while we’re on the go.

Nearly 700 Swiss teens took part in a test of figural memory. This type helps us remember abstract (抽象的) symbols and shapes, explains Milena Foerster. The teens took memory tests twice, one year apart. Each time, they had one minute to remember 13 pairs of abstract shapes. Then they were shown one item from each pair and asked to match it with one of the five choices. The study volunteers also took a test of verbal memory. That’s the ability to remember words. The two memory tests are part of an intelligence test. The researchers also surveyed the teens on how they use cell phones. And they got call records from phone companies. The researchers used those records to figure out how long the teens were using their phones. This allowed the researchers to work out how big a radiation exposure (接触) each person could have got while talking.

A phone user’s exposure to the radiation can differ widely. Some teens talk on their phones more than others. People also hold their phones differently. If the phone is close to the ear, more radiation may enter the body, Foerster notes. Even the type of network signal that a phone uses can matter. Much of Switzerland was using an older “second-generation” type of cell phone networks, the study reports. Many phone carriers (通讯公司) have moved away from such networks. And more companies plan to update their networks within the next few years.

The teens’ scores in the figural memory tests were roughly the same from one year to the next. But those who normally held their phones near the right ears, and who were also exposed to higher levels of radiation, scored a little bit worse after a year. No group of teens showed big changes on the verbal memory test. Why might one type of memory be linked to cell phone use, but not another? Foerster thinks it could have to do with where different memory centers sit in the brain. The site that deals with the ability to remember shapes is near the right ear.

1. According to Paragraph 2, which of the following is TRUE?

A．The teens took two types of memory tests four times in total.

B．The teens needed to report the average time spent on their phones.

C．Researchers paid little attention to the teens’ habits of using phones.

D．The teens’ ability of remembering words is shown in figural memory test.

2. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?

A．How people hold their phones has no effect on their bodies.

B．Phone users can make more money with new networks.

C．The cell phone network type has little to do the cell phone use.

D．Radiation levels are affected by the cell phone network types.

3. According to the study, teens who use their phones to their right ears a lot do worse in ________.

A．matching numbers	B．reading signals
C．remembering shapes	D．learning words

4. What might be the best title for the text?

A．Cell phone use and safety warnings

B．Facts about cell phone use at school

C．Dangerous levels of cell phone use among teens

D．Teen’s cell phone use linked to memory problems

【推荐2】“Beauty is only skin deep." This expression means that beauty is only a temporary surface quality. Some beauty products can cause lasting damage that goes far below the surface of the skin.
In America，many people use sunlight and non-natural light to darken their skin. Health
experts advise against what is called“tanning”because of its links to akin cancer. In the African country of Senegal（塞内加尔），some women take health risks trying to do just the opposite.
An average beauty supply shop in Dakar has many kinds of skin-lightening creams and
soaps. The World Health Organization says that 25％of Senegalese women use skin-lightening production a usual basis. These products can contain chemicals，like mercury（汞）， hydroquinone（对苯二酚），etc. These are dangerous ingredients that can cause cancer and possibly other physical damage to the akin. They can actually burn the eyes and skin.
Shop worker Adama Diagne advises her visitors to avoid the stronger products that promise fast results. She users a cream that is made from carrots，not the strong chemical，hydroquinone. She says that it is a personal choice and that no one pressures her. Some women want to be black every day，but for her，she likes to be a shade of brown. Women in Senegal say they lighten their skin for the same reason that women all over the world make changes to their appearance. They say they want to look beautiful，to find a husband， to stand out in a crowd or simply to look great for a special event.
This thinking troubles Senegalese film-maker Khardiata Pouye Sall. So，she made“This
Color That Bothers Me"，a film about the subject of skin lightening. She said，“I used the most shocking images so that women would see the dangers. It is hard to understand why a woman says that dark skin is not beautiful. It is in their heads. They want to please a man，to he loved or they want to please society，to succeed."
Ms. Sall says that the government needs to better control the marketing and the sale of skin-lightening products. But she adds that education is the best way to persuade people against using them.
1. The underlined part“the opposite" in Paragraph 2 means some Senegalese women ．

A．use sunlight to darken their skin

B．try creams to prevent skin cancer

C．use products to lighten their skin

D．take health risks to become beautiful

2. According to Adama Diagne，women shouldn't believe ·

A．beauty is just a personal choice

B．a cream from carrots is healthier

C．it is beautiful to be black every day

D．a product can make you beautiful quickly

3. We can infer that women in Senegal ．

A．attract attention with shockingimages

B．don't consider dark skin to be beautiful

C．find it hard to understand the true beauty

D．put beauty in the first place in their heads

4. What is Sall's attitude towards skin-lightening products?

A．Unsupportive.	B．Casual.
C．Responsible.	D．Positive.

【推荐3】Every Thursday morning, a snake-like queue forms outside streetwear brand Supreme’s store in Soho as fans line up in the hope of walking away with bags filled with limited edition clothing “dropped” that day. Among them are teenagers. They’ve come for the purpose of buying items to resell on Depop, a youth-targeted auction(竞拍) app.

And it’s not just Supreme. Generation Z—those born between the mid-1990s and early 2000s—are buying from streetwear brands such as Yeezy, and Nike to resell on platforms such as Depop, and eBay.

Forget delivering newspapers or working in the local supermarket. Instead, these teens are devoting hours every week to reselling limited edition goods, a job that’s earning them up to several thousand pounds a month.

Reuben Wall was just 14 when he became hooked on selling items online after he bought one extra Rubik’s Cube by accident. “I sold it for double the price that I got it for,” says Wall, now 18. He then spent the money buying two more and sold those on eBay, before purchasing more. From there he moved on to reselling other items. He says he will read comments and polls(投票) on Twitter to evaluate the popularity of a certain product. But sometimes items will “brick”, so sometimes he takes a loss.

Depop founder Simon Beckerman says the app has “opened the doors” to a new generation using a marketplace for the first time. He says Generation Z aren’t afraid of building businesses from their bedrooms. “There’s very little risk in trying,” he adds. “There’s so much uncertainty around us nowadays that being your own boss is a very appealing idea.”

1. What’s the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic.	B．To show his attitude.
C．To reach a conclusion.	D．To state a problem.

2. The underlined phrase “became hooked on” in paragraph 4 can be replaced by “______.”

A．felt uncertain about	B．became crazy about
C．was tired of	D．was opposed to

3. How does Reuben Wall decide what to sell?

A．By consulting Simon Beckerman.

B．By studying the price difference.

C．By using different auction apps.

D．By analyzing online data.

4. What can we learn about Generation Z?

A．They prefer Depop to eBay.

B．They devote hours to delivering.

C．They love staying in their rooms.

D．They tend to build up their own businesses.