【推荐2】    1    The concept for Disneyland began when Walt Disney was visiting an Amusement Park in Los Angeles with his daughters. While watching them ride the merry-go-round, he came up with the idea of a place where adults and their children could go and have fun together, but his dream remained inactive for many years.

In the early 1940s, kids started asking to see where Mickey Mouse and Snow White lived. Disney thought of building a character display beside the studio. The original concept, the Mickey Mouse Park, started with an 8-acre plot.     2     Disney bought a 160-acre site near Anaheim in 1953. Construction began on July 16, 1954. Studio employee worked on the project, paid from Disney's personal funds.

    3     On Sunday, July 17, 1955, the first guests arrived. A guess list of 15, 000 swelled to almost 30, 000. Traffic was delayed on the two-lane Harbor Boulevard. Famous figures that were scheduled to show up every two hours appeared all at once. Rides and attractions broke down under the pressure of too many guests. Some parents threw their children over the crowd's shoulders to get them on to rides.     4    

After the extremely negative press from the preview opening, Walt Disney invited guests back for a private "second day" to experience Disneyland properly. In order to avoid overcrowding, Walt and his staff began to limit daily attendance to 20,000.     5     Since then, Disneyland has a larger cumulative attendance than any other theme park in the world.

A．The opening day turned out to be a disaster.

B．Not many people know the origin of Disneyland Park.

C．However, he soon realized that the suggested site was too small.

D．It is the only theme park built under the direction of Walt Disney.

E．Within seven weeks, the one-millionth guest successfully passed through the gates.

F．In addition, Disney rented out many of the shops on Main Street, the U. S. A. to outside companies.

G．As a result, most reviewers said the park poorly managed, expecting Disneyland history to end soon.

【推荐3】Christmas was coming, I was considering what present I should prepare for my father.My dad never wants anything, for he is a hard person to buy for . I pulled out my phone to read text message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked. The message was from my father.My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming，and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower，a lone dandelion standing against the bright blue sky，inspired me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid. That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father.
I called back. I told my mom to go without me and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream ­colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind .The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe；my dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it. The poem was focused around dreaming，and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples，twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both poems passing through the printer，the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood. I felt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate.
Christmas soon arrived. The minute I saw the look on my dad's face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame，I knew I had given the perfect gift.
1. The idea for a special gift began to form when the author was ______.

A．doing shopping

B．having a debate

C．reading a message

D．leaving for Wyoming

2. The author's inspiration （灵感）for the gift came from ______.

A．a photo of a flower

B．a story about a kid

C．a call from the mother

D．a text about Christmas

3. The author made the gift by ______.

A．searching for the poems online

B．drawing the background by hand

C．painting the letters in three colors

D．matching the words with pictures

【推荐1】We lead very busy lives and we too easily forget how hard it was for us to focus on homework when we were in school. Now that we have jobs to do, food to buy and cook and other errands(差事) to run, even I sometimes think it would be a welcome change to have to sit down and quietly read and write with no distractions. But, in case you don’t remember - homework is pretty much every child’s least favorite thing to do. In the age of                    Netflix, Snapchat and wifi, the distractions are almost endless. It can sometimes almost be too hard to even keep up with all the new tech advances our kids are using, so how can we make sure that those advances take a back seat to our children’s                    education? Here are some ideas.

There’s no point in stopping the reality that young people are going to focus on their phones and tablets instead of other things at times. Your best way is to accept, actually the tech sector continues to be the most profitable and fast-growing industries and that’s unlikely to change fast. There are ways to use technology to help your kid do homework. Ask your teacher and school staff what apps and websites they’re using to teach lessons and supplements(补充) them with at-home activities as well.

Even though technology has changed, the basics haven’t. If you want to read, write and think properly, you need to have peace and quiet and the ability to focus, right? Well, your kids are just the same.Try and find a space in your home to enable your kids to do work away from televisions, the Internet or other distractions. Let me be clear: this shouldn’t be a prison.I feel like I’m my most productive working alone in an office or at a busy cafe with my headphones on. Getting lost in other realities helps my creativity grow. Placing kids in isolation(独处) can often have a harmful effect and doesn’t always equal being more productive.

I feel like “getting engaged( 参 与 )” is always a big part of my advice for parents on just about everything. How can you make sure your children are being successful if you have no idea what they’re doing? How can you be sure they’re doing it right if you don’t know what is the correct answer? What do they need? You should be in touch with their teachers, have a sense of where the lessons are going, what kinds of tasks are being given and what success looks like in the classroom.

Knowing all of that is key to your child’s success, especially when matched with some encouraging praise and helpful tips on how he can keep going. Thinking about how your child is best motivated(激励) by other things and using those methods here reasonably isn’t a bad idea.

And if by chance you’re having trouble solving that Math problems or understanding a sentence, don’t fear – you’re not alone. Use the school staff, other parents or friends as your support. Better to seek help than do nothing.

We all know that homework isn’t exactly the most entertaining way anyone spends their time. And sometimes we can’t help but feel that since we left school, we’re done with homework forever. But the circle of life plays out in all times and it’s up to us to make sure that we pass on the lessons we’ve picked up and that while homework might seem dull, it’s how we build skills, learn real lessons and get on the road to greatness. That greatness is on the inside, it’s up to us as adults to enable the young people to bring it out. The key to achieving greatness is to take a lifelong learning.

1. What is the author’s attitude towards new tech?

A．It affects parents’ everyday life.

B．It should be kept out of children’s reach.

C．It can benefit student’s education.

D．It makes homework easier.

2. Which of the following ideas might the author agree with?

A．Homework should be made entertaining.

B．Parents should know what motivates their children best.

C．Students should do their homework independently.

D．School staff should help parents on new tech.

3. While parents engaged in their children’s homework, they        .

A．must be better at all the lessons

B．needn’t make sure that their children are being successful

C．can teach their children by themselves

D．should know as much as possible about it

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Children should achieve greatness on their own.

B．Parents and their children should learn from each other.

C．Children can hardly succeed without parents’ efforts.

D．Parents can only obtain skills by helping their children.

5. Which section of a magazine is this passage most probably taken from?

A．Education

B．Health

C．Technology

D．Science

【推荐2】To walk is to be human. We' re the only creature that gets around by standing up and putting one foot in front of the other. In the more than 4 million years that humanity' s ancestors have been u-sing only two legs for walking, our ability to walk upright has allowed humankind to travel great distances and survive changing climates, environments and landscapes.

But walking is more than just transportation. It also happens to be really good for us. Countless scientific studies have found that this simple act can provide a number of health benefits and help people live longer. In fact, a walking routine-if done properly-might be the only exercise people need.

How much walking should one aim for? You’ve likely heard we need 10,000 steps a day. That’s about 5 miles. But contrary to popular belief, this recommendation doesn’t come from science. Instead, it stems from a 1960s advertising campaign to promote a pedometer(计步器)in Japan. Perhaps because it's a round number and easy to remember, it stuck.

Since the 1960s, researchers have studied the 10,000 - steps - a - day standard and have turned up mixed results. Although 10,000 steps is certainly a healthy and worthwhile goal, it’s not a one - size - fits - all recommendation.

For instance, a recent Harvard University study involving more than 16,000 senior women found that those who got at least 4,400 steps a day greatly reduced their risk of dying early when compared with less active women. The study also noted that these benefits continued up to 7, 500 steps before leveling off. This 7,500 mark isn't surprising: It’s in line with common public health recommendations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate (适度的) physical activity a week for adults.

Research has shown that picking up the pace might be a good idea, too-fast enough to raise your heart rate, even if just for a short burst.

1. Which statement will the author believe?

A．Walking 10000 steps a day fits us all who lack exercise.

B．Walking is the only exercise that unhealthy people need.

C．To be healthy, walking great distances is strongly suggested

D．The benefits of walking depend on frequency, intensity and duration

2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．A walking routine	B．A round number
C．The popular belief	D．The pedometer Ads.

3. How much walking should one aim for according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

A．4,400 steps a day.	B．7,500 steps a day.
C．10,000 steps a day.	D．150 minutes a day.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．The Only Exercise You Need-Walking

B．10,000 - Step Goal Is More Marketing Than Science

C．Walking Is One Of The Best Exercises For Health

D．Walk Often, Walk Fast And Walk Long

【推荐3】Chinese researchers have developed a robot designed to help doctors treat the new coronavirus and other highly infectious diseases.

The machine has a long robotic arm attached to a base with wheels. It can perform some of the same medical examination tasks as doctors. Cameras record the robot’s activities, which are controlled remotely so doctors can avoid coming in close contact with infected patients. Doctors and other medical workers can operate the machine from a nearby room, or from much farther away.

The robot’s main designer is Zheng Gangtie, an engineer and professor at Tsinghua University. He told a news agency that he got the idea for the device around the time of the Lunar New Year in January, when the COVID-19 virus was spreading quickly.

Zheng said a friend of his is the head of Beijing’s Tsinghua Changgung Hospital. He said his friend told him that one of the biggest problems in dealing with COVID-19 was that healthcare workers treating patients were getting infected themselves. Zheng said he wanted to do something to help this situation.

So the engineer gathered a team and went to work on the robotic device. The team was able to convert(转换) two robotic arms. The devices use the same technology that is used for space equipment. The new robot is almost completely automated and perform the most dangerous tasks. However, some doctors said that it would be better not to build such robots to be fully automatic. This is because many patients still desire a personal presence to help calm them during treatment.

The plan is to use the robot to help treat coronavirus patients, along with assistance from nurses and other hospital workers. Zheng said he would like to build more of the robots and does not plan to make any profit from the design, but hopes that a company can begin that process.

1. What is one feature of the robot?

A．It takes the place of doctors.	B．It performs tasks through cameras.
C．It frees patients from diseases.	D．It allows doctors to work from a distance.

2. Why did Zheng mention his friend in Paragraph 4?

A．To appreciate his timely help.

B．To introduce the caring expert.

C．To explain the reason for creating the device.

D．To show the great danger of COVID-19 virus.

3. What did some doctor say about the device in Paragraph 5?

A．It requires some improvement.	B．It can’t replace doctors completely.
C．It is not useful to patients.	D．It is of great convenience.

4. What can be inferred about Zheng?

A．He cares little about money.	B．He gets on well with his friends.
C．He is a leading scientist in his field.	D．He is a teacher at Tsinghua University.

【推荐2】We have a real crisis in this country in the basic understanding of science. It affects our global competitiveness as a country, our national security, and the effectiveness of our social system. The misunderstanding about science is blinding our eyes. 

We know that an awful lot of teachers who are teaching science today have not been properly empowered to do so. School frequently isn’t testing whether you understand something but whether you’re familiar with it. What’s Newton’s second law? You say F=ma, and you get an A. That does not reflect a deep understanding of Newtonian mechanics. Science education is not just a body of facts; it’s a process. To present it with appeal and excitement you need to picture it as a detective story—asking questions, making observations, and collecting evidence. You test and you fail but, you know, failure can lead to discovery.

Another challenge we face is that science is often viewed as too hard, for experts only. But I don’t actually think it’s that difficult. People see science every day. They look outside and see weather and nature. They push a button in their house and the lights go on. Everybody’s dealing with science every day. They just don’t call it that. And it’s important they do. In fact, science is determining the quality and outcomes of their life.

Science needs creativity. And one of the best ways to be creative is to think “out of the box”. However, we need more courage when we come to practice. Take me for example. Very early in my teens I decided to educate myself. That’s why I quit school early and risked everything to start a company. I risked everything I had because I had nothing to lose. I’d rather fail at trying to do something really big than succeed at being medium.

“When’s the right age to think creatively?” you may ask. I’d say in the womb (子宫)! Kids don’t have anxieties about trying to avoid failure. They are full of imagination and much more willing to fail. Just watch a 3-year-old. They touch everything, and if it hurts they don’t touch it again. They learn everything at a breathtaking rate. Start to think out of the box as early as you can, because it’s more likely to take you to places that you can’t predict, schedule and budget for. Do all that when you can bear the insecurity.

1. The author believes that they actually have a problem in________.

A．the security of his nation	B．the understanding of science
C．the global competitiveness	D．the present social system

2. According to the passage, science teachers should ________.

A．train students’ memory for right facts

B．present interesting detective stories

C．focus more on the learning process

D．abandon frequent science examinations

3. Paragraph 3 indicates that _______.

A．science is intended for experts only

B．it’s important to see weather and nature

C．people can determine the quality of life

D．we should realize science is around us

4. What’s the tone of the passage?

A．Questioning.

B．Praising.

C．Complaining

D．Encouraging

【推荐3】Dear Bob,

I'm having trouble in my life. The grades of No 1 student in our college are even lower than that of mine. To my surprise, I have no reward (奖学金). It discourages me. I'm having doubts about myself. I always want to find out if someone else is better than me, but I can't. It's unfair. I can't accept the fact.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours Frustrated

Dear Frustrated,

Thank you for writing to me. I' m sorry that you are having troubles because of what your college did. Is it possible that you are worrying too much? Perhaps you could use your energy to fix your attention on your studies and forget about the grades that your fellow students are getting. My suggestion would be to try to gain as much as you can and leave it at that! It can be wasteful to use your energy complaining about your college or what other students are doing.

I do not mean to lecture you, but I find that it's human's nature to see what others are doing and compare ourselves with them. You know sometimes, this will bring much unhappiness.

From your letter I can tell that you are young and smart, and that you are getting good grades. This is great. But if other students are getting good grades as well, fine, wish them good fortune and go back to your studies. Try it!

Best wishes.

Bob

1. What's Frustrated feeling now?

A．excited	B．determined
C．interested	D．sad and angry

2. What's Frustrated's problem according to the passage?

A．He doesn't like other students in college.	B．He isn't satisfied with the college's decision.
C．He didn't get the best grades.	D．He can't find out someone else better than him.

3. What's Bob's advice to Frustrated?

A．He should try his best to pay more attention to his own studies.

B．He should forget his grades.

C．It is a waste of energy complaining others.

D．He is worrying too much.

4. It can be inferred (推断) from the passage that           .

A．the student didn't fix his attention on his studies

B．comparing oneself with others may bring unhappiness

C．students must feel very proud of themselves

D．You must wish your classmates good fortune

5. What's Bob's attitude to Frustrated's problem?

A．Bob is interested in Frustrated's problem.

B．Bob is not interested in Frustrated's problem.

C．Bob doesn't think the way Frustrated dealt with his problem is proper.

D．Bob supports the way that Frustrated dealt with his problem.