【推荐2】In 1997, a group of twenty British women made history. Working in five teams with four women in each team, they walked to the North Pole. Apart from one experienced female guide, the other women were all ordinary people who had never done anything like this in their lives before. They managed to survive in an environment which had defeated several very experienced men during the same period.

Once on the ice, each woman had to ski along while dragging a sledge(雪橇) weighing over 50 kilos. This would not have been too bad on a smooth surface, but for long stretches (一片地域), the Arctic ice is pushed up into huge piles two or three meters high and the sledges had to be pulled up on side and carefully let down the other so that they didn't crash. The temperature was always below freezing point and sometimes strong winds made walking while pulling so much weight almost impossible. It was also very difficult to put up their tents when they stopped each night.

In such conditions the women were making good progress if they covered fourteen or fifteen kilometers a day. But there was another problem. Part of the journey was across a frozen sea with moving water underneath the ice and at some points the team would drift (漂流) back more than five kilometers during the night. That meant that after walking in these very terrible conditions for ten hours on one day, they had to spend part of the next day covering the same ground again. Furthermore, each day it would take three hours from waking up to setting off and another three hours every evening to set up the camp and prepare the evening meal.

So, how did they manage to succeed? They realized that they were part of a team. If anyone of them didn't pull her sledge or get her job done, she would endanger the success of the whole expedition (远征探险).Any form of selfishness could result in the efforts of everyone else being completely wasted, so personal feelings had to be put to one side. At the end of their journey, the women agreed that it was mental effort far more than physical fitness that got them to the North Pole.

1. During the expedition, the women had to be careful to avoid ________.

A．being left behind	B．damaging the sledges
C．falling over on the ice	D．breaking the ice

2. It was difficult for the women to cover 15 kilometers a day because ________.

A．they got too tired	B．they kept getting lost
C．the ice was moving backwards	D．the temperatures were very low

3. Which of the following can best describe the women in the text?

A．Strict but caring.	B．Proud but patient.
C．Honest and devoted.	D．Determined and strong-willed.

4. What can we infer from the text?

A．Experience must be bought.

B．Facts speak louder than words.

C．He who risks nothing gains nothing.

D．Motivation and teamwork achieve goals.

【推荐3】My husband Scott used his legs to win downhill ski scholarships in April and climb to the top of Grand Tetons in Wyoming. Then, without warning, a tumor (肿瘤) was discovered in Scott’s spinal cord (脊髓). The doctors said death or physical disability could be the result, and told us to prepare Scott of life in a wheelchair.

Our three children, aged from seven to two, didn’t really understand all the “bad things” going on. They were the biggest cheerleaders and the best teachers and never bored with what their dad couldn’t do. They stood on the pedals of his wheelchair and shouted with joy as her raced down quiet hospital corridors (走廊). When he fell on the grass, they laughed with him and strongly told their dad to “try to stand up”.

But I would think about the camping trips we’d never take and the mountains Scott would never climb.

During all these changes in our lives, I took a drawing class at a local college. The teacher told us we couldn’t draw things but spaces between them. One day, sitting under a big pine tree drawing the spaces between branches, I began to see the world as Scott and kids saw it. I didn’t see the branches as obstacles (障碍) stopping a wheelchair from travelling across the grass. I saw all the spaces that would allow wheelchairs, people and even small animals to get through. When I wasn’t focused on the branches - or the obstacles of life - I began to appreciate all the spaces. Strangely enough, whether you draw the spaces or the branches, the picture looks pretty much the same. It’s just how you see it that is different.

When I joined my family in looking for the “space”, a new world opened up. It wasn’t the same. Sometimes we were frustrated - but it was always pleasant because we were working together. As we tried all these new adventures, Scott began to stand up and then walk with the use of a cane. He still has no feeling in his lower body and legs, he can’t run or ride a bike, but he enjoys so many new experiences.

1. The kids were actually        while their father was in hospital.

A．too sad to realize their dad’s situation	B．old enough to take care of their father
C．too young to know what a tumor means	D．friendly with the doctors and nurses

2.        led the writer to change the sense of her husband’s situation.

A．Her drawing experience	B．The practical condition
C．The doctor’s warning	D．Her energetic children

3. The passage is mainly about       .

A．what the children did after their father fell ill

B．whether we should draw branches or spaces between them

C．how the husband turned a sick man from an excellent climber

D．how the writer changed her attitude to life in face of difficulties

【推荐1】The teenage years can be tough, and it's normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings don't go away or become so intense that you can't handle them, you may be suffering from depression.     1    .

Try not to isolate yourself.

When you're depressed, you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just geting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse.     2     Spend time with friends, especially those who are active.

Keep your body healthy

Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. Ever heard of a "runners high"? Physical activities can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps!     3     As for food, make sure you are feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

    4    

You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a "mood boost", even if just for a short time. However, substance use can not only make depression worse, but can cause you to become more depressed. In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse — not better in the long run. You will need special treatment for your substance problem.

Ask for help if you are stressed

Stress and worry can lead to depression.     5     In addition, if you have a health concern you feel you can't talk to your parents about, see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment. If you're dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust.

A．Substance use may help.

B．Avoid alcohol and drugs.

C．Even a short walk can be beneficial.

D．The more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.

E．Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming.

F．Help is available and you have more power than you think.

G．As you get out into the world, you may find yourself feeling better.

【推荐2】Experts are warning about the dangers of “fussy eating” after a 17-year-old living on a diet of chips suffered sight loss. Since leaving primary school, the teen had been eating only chips and white bread, as well as occasional meat.

The teenager, who cannot be named, saw a doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling tired and unwell. At that time he was diagnosed(诊断) with vitamin B12 deficiency(缺乏) and took supplements, but he did not stick with the treatment or improve his poor diet.

Three years later, he was taken to the Bristol Eye Hospital because of progressive sight loss. Dr Denize Atan, who treated him at the hospital, said, “He used to live on crisps, and not really any fruit or vegetables.” Dr Atan and her workmates rechecked the young man’s vitamin levels and found he was low in B12 as well as some other important vitamins. He was not overweight or underweight, but was badly malnourished(营养不良的). In terms of his sight loss, he met the standard for being considered blind. “He had blind spots right in the middle of his vision.” said Dr Atan. “That means he can’t drive and would find it really difficult to read or watch TV.”

Nutritional optic neuropathy(视神经病变)－the condition the young man has－is treatable if diagnosed early. Left too long, however, the damage becomes permanent(永久的).

Dr Atan said cases like this are thankfully uncommon, but that parents should be aware of the possible harm that can be caused by picky eating, and ask for help from experts. And they may offer some practical advice.

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

A．Strict

B．Different

C．Picky

D．Common.

2. What can we learn about this teenage when he was 14?

A．He took his illness lightly.	B．He was sporty and energetic.
C．He gave up the unhealthy diet.	D．He refused to have a health check.

3. What did Dr Atan find after rechecking this teenager’s body?

A．He would get well soon.

B．He went blind after living on chips.

C．He had corrected his vitamin B12 deficiency.

D．He was underweight because of a lack of nutrients.

4. What will the author write in the following paragraphs?

A．The teen’s life after being treated.

B．The shocking findings about eyesight.

C．Some tips from experts on healthy eating.

D．Other cases of blindness caused by unhealthy habits.

【推荐3】阅读理解。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。
Just 10 years ago, I sat across the desk from a doctor. “Yes,” he said, “there is something wrong with the left, upper lung. You are suffering a severe cancer. You’ll have to give up work at once. Later on, we’ll see.”
Feeling like a man who is in mid­career has suddenly been placed under sentence of death, I left the doctor’s office, walked over to the park, and sat down on a chair. I needed to think. In the next 3 days, I cleared up my affairs, then I went home, got into bed, and set my watch to tick off not the minutes, but the months. Two years later, I left my bed and began the long climb back. It was another year before I made it.
I speak of this experience because these years that passed so slowly taught me what to value and what to believe. I realize now that each day, to me, is a precious thing. I’ve learned to appreciate those little things I never thought I had the time to notice before: the play of light on running water, the music of the wind.
Frequently, I sit back and say to myself, “Let me make note of this moment I’m living right now, because in it I’m well, happy and hard at work doing what I like best to do. It won’t always be like this, so while it is, I’ll make the most of it—and afterwards, I remember—and be grateful. I contribute all these to that long time spent on the fight with cancer.”
1. Which word can best describe the author’s feeling after visiting the doctor?

A．Hopeless.	B．Curious.
C．Confused.	D．Energetic.

2. How long did it take the author to recover from his disease?

A．Two years and a half.	B．Three years.
C．Three years and a half.	D．Four years.

3. The underlined words “these years” in Paragraph 3 refer to the years when the author _______.

A．was ill

B．started his career

C．cleared up his affairs

D．struggled to go back to his work

4. By fighting with his disease, what did the author realize?

A．Patients should know how to get on with doctors.

B．Doctors should treat patients more carefully.

C．We should pay enough attention to diets.

D．We should value and appreciate life.

【推荐2】Clara packed her things at the Patent Office and went to her boss. “It’s been a pleasure working with you, but I’m quitting my job.” She turned and left.

“What are you doing home so early?” asked her sister Sally.

“The Civil War is taking its toll on the Union soldiers. I need to help them.”

Sally chewed her lips and looked around the room. “I’m going with you.”

The two volunteered at the Washington Hospital. After several months, Clara became unsettled. “Sally, this isn’t enough. I need to help the soldiers in the field and on the front lines. I’m leaving in the morning.”

Sally’s brows rose into her forehead. “Clara! You can’t. It’s too dangerous.”

“The front line soldiers who need help are in greater danger.”

Clara got donations where she could and used her own savings to buy supplies. She traveled from battle to battle with three army wagons. She also organized men to give first aid, carry water, and prepare food for the wounded.

After many months of battlefield after battlefield, Clara told her friend Rachel. “I finally received official permission to bring supplies to battlefields. The wounded soldiers are so appreciative of all I do, they’ve named me the “Angel of the Battlefield.”

“That’s wonderful,” said Rachel. “You certainly deserve the recognition. You’re one of the bravest women I know.”

After the Civil War ended, Clara went to Europe to rest her body and mind. So many years of helping soldiers and their families had worn her down.

While visiting Switzerland, Clara learned of the International Red Cross. Its mission to help war victims around the world aroused Clara’s interest and excitement. It also sparked an idea.

When she returned home, Clara worked to establish an American Red Cross. She even met with President Hayes to discuss it. Finally, on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was formed. A month later, Clara was elected president of the organization.

1. Where did Clara first volunteer to help the Union soldiers?

A．Switzerland.	B．The Patent Office.
C．The front lines.	D．The Washington Hospital.

2. Which of the following words best describes Clara’s character?

A．Fearless and devoted.	B．Generous and energetic.
C．Humorous and brave.	D．Considerate and confident.

3. What is the text mainly about?

A．The suffering brought by the Civil War.

B．The development of the American Red Cross.

C．Women’s contributions to the American peace.

D．A great woman who introduced Red Cross into USA.

【推荐3】Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.

He walked into the station café, he looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom's workmates came in and sat with Tom.

"What time is your bus?" asked Mike. "There's plenty of time yet," answered Tom. "Well, I'll get you some more tea then," said Mike. They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. "Oh! It's going backward!" he cried. "A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it's half past eleven."

"You're looking at the clock in the mirror." said Mike. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.

1. Tom went into the station cafe because           .

A．Mike asked him to have a cup of tea	B．it was quite early and he could find a seat there
C．he didn't like to stay with the schoolgirls	D．he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there

2. From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find ________.

A．the time is right	B．it's going slower
C．it's going backward	D．it's going faster

3. Which of the following is true?

A．Tom arrived in Paris on time

B．The next bus would leave in half an hour

C．After that Tom didn't like clocks any longer

D．Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once

4. Which of the following is the title of the story?

A．The Mirror of the Station	B．Not A Careful Man
C．Missing A Bus	D．The Clock In The Mirror

【推荐1】We all know Albert Einstein was probably the most intelligent man that ever lived, and that his contributions to science were the greatest, but still, there are a few things you may not know about the great scientist.

Einstein Syndrome

Einstein was supposed to talk late—he told his biographer（传记作者）he didn't start speaking until at least three years old. Stanford economist Dr. Thomas Sowell even invented the term "Einstein Syndrome" to describe extremely bright children whose speech is delayed.

A Simple Compass

When Albert Einstein was five years old and sick in bed, his father showed him a simple pocket compass. Einstein was attracted. What force made the little needle point in a single direction? This question stayed with Einstein for many years and has been considered as the beginning of his interest in science.

Einstein and the Violin

Einstein's mother, Pauline, was an excellent pianist and wanted her son to love music too, so she started him on violin lessons when he was six years old. Unfortunately, at first, Einstein hated playing the violin. He would much rather build houses of cards, which he was really good at. When Einstein was 13 years old, he suddenly changed his mind about the violin when he heard the music of Mozart. With a new passion for playing, Einstein continued to play the violin until the last few years of his life and Einstein would use the violin to relax when he became stuck in his thinking process.

Designed a Refrigerator

Twenty-one years after writing his Special Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein invented a refrigerator that operated on alcohol gas. The refrigerator was patented（获得专利）in 1926 but never went into production because new technology made it unnecessary. Einstein invented the refrigerator because he read about a family poisoned by a sulphur dioxide-emitting（排放二氧化硫的）refrigerator.

1. What is the term "Einstein Syndrome" in Paragraph 2 used to describe?

A．Some people who change their mind about learning music.

B．Some children who can't speak until they are three years old

C．Some smart children who begin to speak later than normal children

D．Some people who are crazy about the pocket compass and its needle.

2. What did Einstein think of playing the violin before he was 13?

A．Boring.

B．Interesting.

C．Frightening.

D．Hateful.

3. Which of the following is TRUE about Einstein according to the passage?

A．Einstein benefited a lot from playing the violin.

B．Einstein invented the refrigerator out of curiosity.

C．Einstein received a compass as a gift for his fifth birthday.

D．Einstein suffered from a special illness when he was a child.

【推荐2】There are fifty states in the United States. The largest in population is California, the largest in area is Alaska. Alaska is the smallest in population and Rhode Island is the smallest in size. The oldest states are the ones along the Atlantic coast. The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is also the coldest state. California and Florida are the warmer. Henry and his family live in Seattle, a big city, on the Pacific coast. But Los Angeles and San Francisco, also on the Pacific coast, are larger than Seattle. Henry's cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in the United States. Thousands of people visit New York each year. The most important city in the United States is Washington, D. C. It is the capital, but it is much smaller than New York.

1. How many states are there in the U. S. A.?

A．Five

B．Forty- Five.

C．Fifty

D．Fifteen.

2. Which state is the largest in population?

A．California.

B．Rhode-Island.

C．Alaska

D．Los Angeles.

3. Which of the following is true?

A．The oldest states are the ones along the Pacific coast.

B．Washington is the most important and the largest city.

C．New York is the largest city in the United States.

D．Henry's cousin lives in the Seattle.

4. Why is Washington, D. C. the most important American city? Because _________.

A．it is the largest city	B．it is the largest in population
C．it is the most beautiful city	D．it is the capital of the United States

【推荐3】OAKLAND, Calif. —Facebook said on Thursday that it would allow many employees to work from home permanently.

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, told workers during a meeting that within a decade as many as half of the company’s more than 48, 000 employees would work from home.

“It’s clear that the coronavirus has changed a lot about our lives, and that certainly includes the way that most of us work,” Mr. Zuckerberg said. “Coming out of this period, I expect that remote work is going to be a growing trend as well.”

Facebook’s decision, the first among tech’s biggest companies, is an obvious change for a business culture built around getting workers into large offices and keeping them there. Using free shuttle buses, free cafeterias and personal services like dry cleaning, tech companies have done as much as possible over the years to give employees little reason to go home, let alone avoid the office. If other large companies follow suit (仿效), tech employment could start to move from expensive centers like Silicon Valley, Seattle and New York.

Tech executives have believed that person-to-person communication was a big part of the creativity that went into making popular products. Mr. Zuckerberg long worried that employees who worked remotely would lose productivity.

In March, the coronavirus lockdown (封锁) forced companies to send employees home. Many tech companies, including Facebook, emptied their offices. Now, more than two months later, executives are discovering that their remote workers performed better than expected.

Mr. Zuckerberg said the change could offer more benefits than inconveniences for the company. Allowing remote work will allow Facebook to attract valuable employees, reduce the climate influence caused by commutes (上下班) and expand the diversity of its work force, he said.

1. According to Zuckerberg, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．Half of Facebook’s employees have been working from home.

B．The coronavirus is one of the factors leading to remote work.

C．Employees’ work performance at home is beyond his expectation.

D．There are more benefits of remote work than inconveniences caused by the change.

2. What can be inferred from paragraph 4 and 5?

A．Facebook’s decision has influenced other companies.

B．Tech companies offer different services to attract valuable employees.

C．Remote work will lower tech companies’ cost.

D．It is believed that person-to-person communication helps lead to creativity.

3. Where is the text most probably from?

A．A newspaper.

B．A guide book.

C．An entertainment magazine.

D．An advertisement.