【推荐2】Zenergy Gymnastics

At Zenergy Gymnastics we offer different classes to help participants promote self-confidence, build physical fitness and encourage independence.

Hot Shot & Strength Training

This program is designed to teach basic gymnastics skills and ensure the development of a strong physical and mental foundation for young male athletes. Individual training focuses on strength, flexibility and balance, which can be transferred to any sport.

Wednesdays & Saturdays 4: 30 p. m. — 5: 20 p. m. Monthly fees: $65. 00

Me & My Grown Up

This is a great class for the young children and adults to enjoy time together exploring movement and starting to understand their little bodies. The class is directed by instructors, yet parents work directly with their children. In addition to learning gymnastics, the children will also learn valuable social skills, like following directions.

Saturdays & Sundays 10: 30 a. m. — 11: 30 a. m. Monthly fees: $55. 00

Nimjia Warrior Program

This class is for kids from the age of six to eleven. Students will compete in a safe challenging environment while having fun. This is the perfect program for a child who has a ton of energy because we promise they'll leave tired, sweaty and talking about how much fun they have had!

Mondays 4: 25 p.m. — 5:05 p. m. Fridays 7: 35 p. m. — 8: 15 p.m. Monthly fees: $57.00

Competitive Team

Competitive Team is for adult athletes who wish to reach the next level in their competition. Athletes are invited to team based on their gymnastics skill levels. We attempt to help them promote their confidence and grow as a teammate.

Tuesdays 6: 45 p. m. — 8: 15 p. m. Sundays 5: 00 p. m. — 6: 30 p. m. Monthly fees: $73. 00

1. Which class encourages its customers to take their kids with them?

A．Competitive Team.	B．Me & My Grown Up.
C．Nimjia Warrior Program.	D．Hot Shot & Strength Training.

2. What is special about Nimjia Warrior Program?

A．It charges the lowest fees.	B．It is scheduled for weekdays only.
C．It has the longest class period.	D．It promises energy conservation.

3. What is this text?

A．An advertisement for a gym.	B．A parenting guide.
C．An introduction to a sport.	D．A workout schedule.

【推荐3】Here are some apps you may find useful.

Mirror

It is like having a personal trainer in your home with you. The super smart screen is designed to look like a full⁃length mirror. It offers more than 20 types of workouts with classes ranging from 15 to 60 minutes and from beginner to expert levels. Mirror requires special equipment that is separate from the membership fee.

Peloton

Even those who don’t like exercise know what Peloton is. Workouts available(可用的) on the Peloton app go far beyond biking. But with so many Peloton diehard fans praising the app for offering one of the best cardio workouts out there,the cycling aspect deserves the spotlight. Peloton is community⁃based and offers the chance to bike with other members. Classes are fun to take, led by famous instructors.

Fitbod

It builds custom(定制的)workouts based on your strength⁃training ability, past workouts, and available gym equipment. Each day you get a personalized fitness plan to help you get stronger. It is its advantage that attracts many diehard fans. Fitbod workouts focus on all your muscle groups in the classes. Fitbod is free to try, but if you want to unlock the unlimited workouts, you have to pay.

Tonal

It is designed for people who like the range of machines at the gym, but don’t like sharing them. It brings the whole gym set⁃up home, but it’s not cheap. Accessories(配件) like handles and a bench are sold separately. Instead of taking up a bunch of space in your garage or basement, Tonal provides everything including fitness classes via a touch⁃screen display.

1. Which app is best for cyclists?

A．Fitbod.

B．Tonal.

C．Mirror.

D．Peloton.

2. What is special about Fitbod?

A．It offers daily workout plans.	B．It can be used for free forever.
C．It has offline personal trainers.	D．It centers on weight loss programs.

3. What do the four apps have in common?

A．They require users to register.	B．They sell relevant equipment.
C．They give fitness classes online.	D．They can be used while people are working.

【推荐1】The climate change may lead humans to shrink in size. Steve Brusatte, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, believed that the way that other mammals have previously responded to periods of climate change could offer an insight into humans’ future. He compared the possible difficult situation of people to that of early horses. Those horses became smaller in body size as temperatures rose around 55 million years ago.

In his book, Brusatte mentions that animals in warmer parts of the world today are often smaller than those in colder areas. “Becoming smaller was a common way that mammals deal with climate change.” Brusatte told The Guardian, “That’s not to say every species of mammal would get smaller, but it seems to be a common survival trick of mammals when temperatures rise very quickly.”

In a recent study, researchers studying human remains over the past million years have also suggested that temperature is a main predictor of body size change, while scientists studying red deer have said that warmer winters in northern Europe and Scandinavia may lead to the body size of these animals becoming smaller.

However, not all experts agree that rising temperature causes mammals to shrink. Adrian Lister, an expert from the Natural History Museum in London, said, “The relationship shown by the recent human remains study is weak. I prefer to believe that the strong connections between temperature and mammal body size may often depend on the availability of food and resources.”

Lister has also expressed doubts about the idea that humans will shrink as the climate heats. “We are not really controlled by natural selection,” he said. “We wear clothes. We have got heating. We have got air conditioning if it is too hot.”

1. What is Steve Brusatte’s belief expressed in his book?

A．Humans are responsible for climate change.

B．Humans and horses share similar qualities.

C．Animals are wiser than humans when responding to climate change.

D．Mammals may become smaller when experiencing warmer climate.

2. Which of the following might Steve agree with?

A．Smaller-sized animals in warmer winters in northern Europe.

B．Smaller-sized animals in periods when it is hard to get food.

C．Bigger-sized animals in colder winters in areas of Scandinavia.

D．Bigger-sized animals in periods when it is hard to find shelter.

3. What can we infer from Adrian Lister’s words?

A．Natural selection doesn’t have an effect on human beings.

B．Use of air conditioning contributes to humans becoming smaller.

C．Humans take measures to reduce the control of hot temperature.

D．Study about recent human remains differs from that in the distant past.

4. In which part of a newspaper can you probably find the text?

A．History.

B．Science.

C．Education.

D．Lifestyles.

【推荐3】An earthquake is one of the most common natural disasters. It may cause great damage. So it is wise to learn some simple safety tips to protect yourself or your family members.

Fragile (易碎的) items like those made of glass are easily broken and should usually be placed on a lower surface, near the ground instead of placing them in the cupboards higher up. Never place them near your bed, sofas and other furniture where you would be sitting or lying down. So when there is a strong movement, these pieces will fall on the floor directly and not on you.

There is a strong chance of short circuits and fire during an earthquake. Make sure you turn off electrical connections and gas immediately when an earthquake happens.

During an earthquake, lie beneath an object that is not easily damaged. Do not go near objects that could directly fall on you. Never use the elevator to go down. Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries happen when people inside buildings try to go out. Use the staircases (楼梯) at all times.

If you are outdoors, do not take shelter under a tree, streetlights, electric poles or tall buildings. If you are driving, stop your car and stay in a safe place. Do not park your car under a tree or any tall object.

If trapped in ruins, cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or the wall so rescuers can find you. Use a whistle (哨子) if one is available. Never shout for help. Shouting can cause you to breathe in dangerous amounts of dust. Do not light a match because you may burn yourself.

1. To reduce the injury from the earthquake, items made of glass should be put ________.

A．in the cupboards	B．on a lower surface
C．in the bedroom	D．in a place where children can’t reach them

2. During the earthquake, people are advised to ________.

A．go out of the building at once	B．shout for help
C．take shelter under a tree	D．turn off electricity and gas immediately

3. What’s the best title of this passage?

A．Remember to Protect Ourselves	B．Call in Earthquake
C．Safety Tips for Earthquake	D．The Influence of Earthquake

【推荐1】SHEFFIELD
LINCOLN COLLEGE OF ENGLISH
Classes for foreign students at all levels
3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one year course Open all year
Small class (maximum(最大限度) 12 students)
Library, language laboratory and listening center
Accommodation(膳食供应) with selected families 25 minutes from London
Course fees for English for one year are ￡1, 380, with reduction for shorter periods of study.
1. Lincoln College of English _______.

A．is at the centre of London

B．lies far away from London

C．takes in foreign students, from beginners to the advanced

D．accepts students only at the beginning of the year

2. While you stay there, _______ will take care of you.

A．the school where you study

B．the family you have chosen

C．your classmates

D．your own parents

3. If you go there for a one-term course, you will pay _______ for it.

A．￡1, 380	B．over ￡1, 380
C．much less than ￡1, 380	D．nothing

【推荐2】Market traders and street vendors （摊贩）are making a comeback across China, and this time they find themselves equipped with a new set of digital skills essential to navigating the vast consumer market. To revitalize （复兴）retail stands, in a move aimed at stimulating domestic spending and stabilizing employment, the country's leading e-commerce platforms are lending a helping hand, offering services like accessible financing backed by technologies.

Domestic wholesale site 1688. com is among the first group of tech players with such offerings. At the heart of the action plan is an effort to link street vendors directly with factories, effectively avoiding middlemen and saving time and costs.

According to general manager Wang Hai, numerous small-scale merchants on the site have managed to gain the upper hand in price negotiations, while manufacturers are more willing to mass-produce as the economy of scale serves to reduce costs, thus creating a win-win situation.

“Data analytics also kicks in, giving traders some insight into current consumer trends so that they no longer need to operate their business purely based on intuition （直觉），and they can avoid stockpiling,“ Wang said. For instance, the most sought-after categories in markets are daily necessities _? underwear , digital gadgets and beauty products, according to the company, whereas the most passionate buyers come from Guangdong, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces.

Meanwhile, to stabilize employment _, e-commerce major JD. com vowed to add a number of job positions that either require flexible working hours, allow working from home or are designed to promote startup businesses. For posts related to delivery, warehouse management and packaging, priority is given to people from poverty-stricken areas.

“The COVID-19 outbreak will accelerate the digital transformation of the real economy, and individual traders and smaller stores are no exception,^” said Xu Lei, CEO of JD's retail unit. "We have the capability and, more importantly, the responsibility to inject vitality （活力）into these entities, thus contributing to the economic rebound （回弹）and stabilizing employment.

1. What can we learn about e-commerce platforms like 1688. com?

A．They have an advantage in price negotiation.

B．Their efforts help street vendors cut the cost.

C．They increase production through technology.

D．Their services are financed by the government.

2. How does data analytics benefit traders?

A．By improving traders' business intuition.

B．By helping traders find out market trends.

C．By telling traders when to stockpile goods.

D．By aiding traders in controlling the market.

3. Who is more likely to get a delivery job from JD?

A．A person experienced in driving a truck.	B．A person willing to start a new business.
C．A person from an underdeveloped village.	D．A person preferring flexible working hours.

4. Which column of a newspaper is the passage probably taken from?

A．Culture.	B．World.
C．Lifestyle.	D．Business.

【推荐3】Teenagers are often a difficult group.With all those hormones(荷尔蒙)flooding in their bodies，they can be moody，unpredictable，and tend to make uncertain choices.But however confusing their teenage years are，kids can still be generally happy，depending on their lifestyle choices.According to a new research by British scientists，teens who don't smoke，drink only moderately(适度地） or not at all，and who don't eat much junk food are likely to be happier than other teens.

The study looked at 40,000 British families and came up with some interesting findings.For example，kids who never drank alcohol were up to six times more likely to report higher levels of happiness than kids who drank.And teens who smoked were five times less likely to rate high on happiness charts compared to kids who didn't smoke.The same goes for diet and physical activities.The more fruits and vegetables kids eat，and the more hours they spend playing sports，the happier they are.

Now，of course this doesn't mean that not smoking or drinking，and playing sports can guarantee happiness.It could be that kids who have happy character tend to be more active and less addicted to drinking or smoking.And it could equally be the case that kids who are unhappy are more related to drinking，smoking and eating junk food.

Other studies have shown that exercise is a proven way to treat anxiety and depression. Future studies may support the idea that other healthy behaviors，including refraining(克制)from smoking，drinking，and eating too much junk food，can avoid sadness and increase happiness，too.

1. The author develops the second paragraph mainly by________.

A．making comparisons	B．providing statistics
C．offering examples	D．analyzing causes

2. What can we learn from the text？

A．Not smoking or drinking guarantees happiness.

B．Teens with flooding hormones cannot be happy.

C．Playing sports can decrease teens' unhappiness.

D．Unhappiness can certainly lead to smoking and drinking.

3. Which can be the best title for the text？

A．Ways to treat anxiety and depression

B．Exercise and teenagers' health

C．Teenagers shouldn't drink or smoke

D．Teenagers' lifestyle and their happiness

【推荐1】While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can’t be avoided. The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress.

◆Try physical activity

When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.

◆Take care of yourself

You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest. If you easily get angry and can’t sleep well enough, or if you’re not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.

◆Make time for yourself

Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Don't forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.

◆Make a list of things to do

Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “there’s so much to do, and not enough time”. Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first.

1. Which of the following statements shows that you have fallen into stressful situations?

A．You can’t sleep well all the time.	B．You have a break after work.
C．You always feel happy and relaxed.	D．You only do one thing at a time.

2. According to the passage, how do you make a list of things to do?

A．Try to take care of everything at once.

B．Do one thing at a time.

C．Only do the most important thing.

D．Have a break from your work.

3. Why does the writer write this passage?

A．To give opinion.	B．To give suggestions.
C．To make a request.	D．To ask for advice.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．How to Deal with Stress?	B．How to Make Time for Yourself?
C．How to Take Care of Yourself?	D．How to Make a List of Things to Do?

5. Which of the following would be the advice to deal with stress according to the passage?

A．Just lie in bed for a rest.	B．Always listen to pop music.
C．Insist on doing work.	D．Make a list to do things one by one.

【推荐2】Earth Day falls on 22 April and it began in 1970. It has grown into a global event recognized by over 192 countries. Devoting a special day to helping Earth is a way to demonstrate how much we care about the future of our planet. If you like, there's always a way for you to get involved in Earth Day celebrations. But you don’t have to wait for Earth Day to show your love for the planet we call home.The following are what you can do for our mother Earth.

Learn more about the environment.

Earth Day is a good time to make a commitment to learning more about the environment and how you can help to protect it. Read articles to get up to date on the current issues affecting the environment,like pollution, water shortage and climate change. Or, learn about a region you’ve never thought about before, like the Arctic, the deserts or the rainforests. Not sure where to start? Check out your local news sources for information about environmental issues in your own backyard.

Join an environmental group.

Think about the issues that concern you the most and if you haven't done so already, join a local group that undertakes activities to help protect the environment in your area. Earth Day is a great day to start getting involved In almost any community, you'll find local groups that do the following.

Host clean-ups of local rivers, lakes or seashores.

Plant trees and grow flowers or vegetables in community gardens.

Protect wildlife habitats under threat.

Spread the word

Everyone who has environmental knowledge can share with others. It's a good way to talk about the environment with people who may not think about it that much. Talk to your parents, friends,teachers, siblings, and anyone else you'd like to know about the issues you care about most.

1. The underlined word"demonstrate"in paragraph 1 can be replaced by “______”.

A．display

B．make sure

C．lead to

D．throw light on

2. According to the passage, we can get involved in the following activities EXCEPT______.

A．checking out local news

B．planting trees in community gardens

C．sharing environmental knowledge with others

D．using public transport like buses

3. The author writes this passage mainly to_______.

A．tell us what we can do to protect Earth

B．inform us of the information about Earth Day

C．tell us the background of Earth Day

D．tell us the significance of Earth Day

【推荐3】Some of the best museums across China are putting their exhibitions online in VR format for free. While stuck at home due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, why not take a detailed online tour at museums that you would not otherwise have time for?

The Palace Museum

The Palace Museum is known as the Forbidden City. Although the museum is now closed due to the current epidemic prevention, it's possible for visitors to take a virtual tour of parts of the museum without actually setting foot on the majestic grounds.

Visitors can browse all the buildings of the Palace Museums. More than 400,000 imperial artifacts have been digitized online, which can definitely help you gain knowledge and immerse yourself in a cultural atmosphere.

The websites:   https://pano.dpm.org.cn/gugong_app_pc/index.html

https://www.dpm.org.cn/shuziduobaoge/html

Shanghai Museum

Shanghai Museum is a large and famous museum, which collects over 120,000 precious artistic relics from more than 5,000 years ago to the Qing Dynasty. The marvelous bronze, ceramics, paintings and calligraphies offer a visual feast for the eyes, and also provide a good chance for people to learn the profound Chinese history and culture.

If you are into ancient Chinese arts and crafts, then the online Shanghai Museum is definitely worth your time.

The website: https://www.shanghaimuseum.net/treasure/show/show

Mogao Caves

The Mogao Caves, also known as Thousand Buddha Grottoes, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Dunhuang in northwest China's Gansu Province.

Now visitors can directly browse dozens of classic caves and appreciate the murals(壁画) by cave rooms through the “Digital Dunhuang”, the website of the Mogao Caves. The development of “Digital Dunhuang” not only shocks visitors in a visual sense but also “moves” the Mogan Grottoes outside.

The website:   https://www.e-dunhuang.com/index.html

1. The people interested in ancient Chinese arts and crafts should visit ________.

A．https://www.e-dunhuang.com/index.html

B．https://www.dpm.org.cn/shuziduobaoge/html

C．https://pano.dpm.org.cn/gugong_app_pc/index.html

D．https://www.shanghaimuseum.net/treasure/show/show

2. What can the visitors see through “Digital Dunhuang”?

A．Precious imperial artifacts.

B．Classic caves and the murals.

C．Ancient people living in the caves.

D．All the artistic relics of Dunhuang.

3. What is the purpose of writing the passage?

A．To guide what to do at home.

B．To recommend an online tour.

C．To support the sickness prevention.

D．To invite visitors to real scenic spots.