【推荐1】In order to reduce the risk of suffering from COVID-19, people are supposed to say no to a handshake, give up high fives, refuse kisses on the cheek and absolutely avoid hugging. So people all over the world are changing their daily habits at work and at home to prevent it from spreading.

In France, handshaking is regarded as daily greeting habits. And kissing on the cheek is often seen even between people who have only just met. Philippe Lichtfus, a lifestyle expert notes that handshaking is a relatively recent development in human history that began in the Middle Ages. Now, he says simply looking into a person’s eyes can serve as a greeting.

The Brazilian health ministry has recommended that citizens should not share the metal straws traditionally used to consume the caffeine-rich drink chimarrão. And a kiss—even if it is not on the mouth—is totally advised against.

One of Spain’s most treasured traditions is also affected by the outbreak—the kissing of sculptures of Virgin Mary in the week leading up to Easter. During the holy week, the faithful believers queue up to kiss the hands or feet of sculptures of Mary and the saints, seeking their protection.

Germany’s interior minister (内政部长) Horst Seehofer rebuffed Chancellor（总理）Angela Merkel’s attempt to shake hands with him, smiling and keeping both his hands to himself. They both laughed and Merkel threw her hand up in the air before taking a seat.

In Iran, a video has gone viral (走红) showing three friends meeting, hands in their pockets, two of whom are wearing masks, tapping their feet against each other as a greeting. A similar video in Lebanon shows singer Ragheb Alama and comedian Michel Abou Sleiman tapping their feet against each other while making kissing noises with their mouths.

The UAE (阿拉伯联合酋长国) is advising citizens to stop the traditional “nose to nose” greeting. The UAE also said that people shouldn’t shake hands anymore or kiss. Greet each other “by waving only”.

1. What can we learn from Philippe Lichtfus?

A．Handshaking has a long history.

B．People can continue to kiss on the cheek.

C．It is recommended that people look into other’s eyes as a greeting.

D．It is unusual for two people who have just met to kiss on the cheeks.

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

A．Appreciated.

B．Refused.

C．Accepted.

D．Welcomed.

3. What can be inferred from the text?

A．Several traditional greeting habits are advised against in the UAE.

B．People who believe in Virgin Mary must be disappointed to cancel the ceremony.

C．Brazilians are crazy about consuming the caffeine-rich drink chimarrão.

D．Tapping feet against each other has already become a daily greeting in Iran.

4. What does the text mainly tell us?

A．Some old greeting styles are out of date.

B．Some new greeting styles become popular.

C．Different countries have different greeting styles.

D．People change their greeting styles to protect themselves.

【推荐2】Train Your Brain

When was the last time something important slipped your mind?    1    People's ability to remember has less to do with natural talent than it does with training and practice.

When students want to prepare for a test, they often try to study by simply reading over the material again, copying notes, etc.    2    People remember more when they actively engage with the material they are learning rather than passively receiving it. One great way to do this is to test yourself on the material. Come up with questions about the topic, and try to answer them without looking at your notes.    3    For example, you could write your own outline or study guide. The more you use the information, the more likely you are to remember it.

A psychologist, Hermann Ebbinghaus, made an important discovery about memory and forgetting. He found that people tend to forget information in a regular pattern.    4    The rate at which they forget then slows down over time. Every time the person reviews the information, it causes them to forget less of it — which means they remember more. So, we can draw the conclusion—    5    Over time, you can review them less and less frequently.

Applying these strategies will help improve your memory so that you can access everything you learn whenever you need it.

A．Spend less time reviewing what you learnt.

B．Fortunately, Your memory can be improve.

C．We have no choice but to accept the truth.

D．They forget the most information shortly after learning it.

E．But these methods of remembering are not always effective.

F．It is essential to review things shortly after learning them.

G．It also helps to try to engage with the material in different ways.

【推荐3】Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.

Question: Could you introduce yourself first?
Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.
Q: What are your great memories?
A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.
Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.
Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?
A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.
Q: How do your get along with your parents?
A: My parents supported me until I came of age(成年). I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters（过滤）out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.
1. In Misbah’s childhood,_________.

A．he was free from worry

B．he liked living in the countryside

C．he often spent holidays with his family

D．he liked going into nature

2. What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?

A．A rich life.

B．Peace and freedom.

C．A beautiful house.

D．Money for his family.

3. How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?

A．By talking to them face to face.

B．By calling them sometimes.

C．By paying yearly visits.

D．By writing them letters.