【推荐1】A new generation addiction is quickly spreading all over the world. Web holism, a twentieth century disease, affects people from different ages. They surf the net, use e-mail and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer, and it becomes a compulsive (强迫的，强制的) habit. They cannot stop, and it affects their lives.

Ten years ago, no one thought that using computers could become compulsive behavior that could affect the social and physical life of computer users. This obsessional behavior has affected teenagers and college students. They are likely to log on computers and spend long hours at different websites.

They become hooked on computers and gradually their social and school life is affected by this situation. They spend all free time surfing and don’t concentrate on homework, so this addiction influences their grades and success at school. Because they can find everything on the websites, they hang out there. Moreover, this addiction to websites influences their social life.

They spend more time in front of computers than with their friends. The relation with their friends changes. The virtual life becomes more important than their real life. They have a new language that they speak in the chat rooms and it causes cultural changes in society.

Because of the change in their behavior, they begin to keep themselves apart from the society and live with their virtual friends. They share their emotions and feelings with friends who they have never met in their life. Although they feel confident on the computer, they are not confident with real live friends they have known all their life. It is a problem for the future. Tins addictive behavior is beginning to affect all the world.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The influence of web holism	B．The advantage of web holism
C．The popularity of web holism	D．The cause of web holism

2. What does the underlined word “obsessional” in the second paragraph most probably mean?

A．attractive	B．professional
C．addictive	D．potential

3. We can infer from the passage that       .

A．web holism has the greatest effect on teenagers

B．people are addicted to games on the Internet

C．students can hardly balance real and virtual life

D．virtual life is more vivid and attractive anyway

4. The author’s attitude towards web holism is that of being       .

A．optimistic	B．disapproving
C．positive	D．acceptable

【推荐3】Do you know how to play a game called “Musical Chair”? It is easy to play and most people enjoy it. All you need are some chairs, some people and some way of making music. You may use a piano or any other musical instrument, if someone can play it. You may use a tape recorder (录音机). You can even use a radio.

Put the chairs in a row. The chairs may be put in two, back to back. A better way is to have the chairs in one row with each chair facing in the opposite (相反的) direction to the chair next to it.

The game is easy. When the music starts, the players walk around the chairs . Everyone goes in the same direction, of course, they should walk in time to the music. If the music is fast, they should walk quickly. If the music is slow, they should walk slowly.

The person playing music cannot see the people in the game. When the music stops, the players try to sit on the chair. If a person cannot find a chair to sit on, he drops out. Then, before the music starts again, one chair must be taken away. When the music stops again, one more player will be out.

At last, there will be two players and one chair. The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner.

1. If ten persons are playing musical chairs, you must begin with______.

A．ten chairs	B．nine chairs
C．eleven chairs	D．one chair

2. Which of the following is not suitable for playing musical chairs?

A．A tape recorder.	B．A radio.
C．A telephone.	D．A piano.

3. The chairs should be put_______.

A．in a line	B．with the desks
C．all over the room	D．before the winner

4. When the music starts, the players must _______.

A．run about the room	B．walk around the chairs
C．get down	D．sit down on the chair

【推荐1】China and the UK have made great efforts to enhance global cooperation in response to the pandemic and global public health. Both countries have supported the WHO playing a central role in the global health crisis.

In particular, China and the UK will host the 15th Conference on Biodiversity and the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in May and November respectively (各自地).The two sides are enhancing communication on global environmental protection and climate change.

Despite all these positive factors, 2020 was not without tests for the relationship.

A series of wrong actions by the UK side on issues related to Hong Kong and Xinjiang caused severe difficulties for bilateral(双边的) relations.

Will the relationship return to the normal track and will cooperation return in the new year? This will, to a large extent, depend on whether the UK sees China as a partner 'or a competitor, respects China's core interests, and follows the basic rules in international relations, including non-interference(干涉) in each other's internal affairs. The ball is in the court(球场) of the UK side.

The year 2021 has historic significance for both China and the UK. There will be new opportunities for the relationship this year, and there will be promising future for China-UK cooperation in trade, investment, financial services, science and technology, education and health care, as well as in protecting multilateralism (多边主义), fighting against the pandemic, addressing climate change, and promoting the global recovery.

As I am about to complete my tour of duty in the UK, where I have served as Chinese ambassador for 11 years, I would like to express my two wishes for the China-UK relationship.

First, I hope China and the UK will continue to deepen their pandemic cooperation, promoting the research and contributing to an early global victory.

Second, I hope China and the UK will deepen mutual (相互的) trust, resist disruptions(干扰) and avoid "political viruses" in the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, so as to ensure the healthy and steady development of our relationship and jointly promote the building of a global community                                                                   of health for all.

1. What can we infer from the text about the relationship between China and UK?

A．They make efforts to fight against the outbreak of pandemic respectively.

B．The relationship between them is not positive all the time.

C．The relationship will return to the normal.

D．What the UK has done has no severe influence on the bilateral relations.

2. What is the author's attitude towards the China-UK relationship according to the last three paragraphs?

A．Positive.	B．Negative.
C．Doubtful.	D．Indifferent.

3. What does the underlined sentence "The ball is in the court of the UK side" mean?

A．The UK wins the ball game.

B．The UK's international status puts it in a superior position in the competition with China.

C．Whether the relationship will be normal depends on the UK.

D．The UK has no rights to judge the future of, the relationship with China.

4. What can be the suitable title for the text?

A．Spring is around the corner

B．Rome is not built in one day

C．The cooperation between China and UK

D．Better to be friends than competitors WK

【推荐2】Here are five movies that are perfect for English learners.

The Social Network (2010)

Starring (主演) Jesse Eisenberg. Directed by David Fincher.

Story: how Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook.

For learning English: Its natural conversation is enjoyable to listen to and easy to follow.

The Remains of the Day (1993)

Starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. Directed by James Ivory.

Story: a drama (戏剧) about the relationship between a butler (男管家) and a housekeeper in an English rich family.

For learning English: The film is set in an English upper-class home in the 1930s, so the characters speak very formally. Before watching the film you could read the novel that the film is based on by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Toy Story (1995)

Starring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. Directed by John Lasseter.

Story: an animated (动画的) film about toys that come to life when children and adults aren’t around.

For learning English: Animated films are usually aimed at children and this means the storylines are uncomplicated (简易的).

Willy Wonka& the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Starring Gene Wilder. Directed by Mel Stuart.

Story: things go wrong when a group of kids get a free tour of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.

For learning English: You’ll enjoy it for its dark humour and interesting characters. On top of that, you’ll hear some passages selected from English literature.

12 Angry Men (1957)

Starring Henry Fonda. Directed by Sidney Lumet.

Story: a jury (陪审团) of 12 people have to reach the same decision on whether a boy killed his father.

For learning English: The conversation is easy to understand and the entire movie is set in the jury room and this lets you really focus on what’s being said.

1. Who plays the part of a housekeeper and speaks very formally in one of the above films?

A．Jesse Eisenberg.	B．Henry Fonda.
C．Gene Wilder.	D．Emma Thompson.

2. Parents would be more likely to take their kids to see .

A．Toy Story	B．The Social Network
C．12 Angry Men	D．The Remains of the Day

3. If you want to know more about Facebook, you can choose to see .

A．Toy Story	B．The Remains of the Day
C．The Social Network	D．12 Angry Men

【推荐1】Dolly Parton, an American musician, is used to performing for big crowds. But after her set this year at Glastonbury, Britain’s largest music festival which can date back to 1970, she admitted a butterfly was in her stomach. Since that show, her album Blue Smoke has stayed near the top of the album chart for eight weeks.

Live music is flourishing (繁荣) even as sales of recorded music have decreased greatly. In the past two years, it has grown by 15%. Live music lovers now spend more than €l billion a year on tickets and almost half that on food, drink and the like. In the early 1990s, Britain had few festivals. But around 450 will take place this year. The festival season, once limited to July and August, now stretches until early autumn. On the first weekend of September, four festivals battle it out.

One reason was a change of the licensing laws, which made it easier to put on a show outdoors. The recession (经济衰退) helped too: Britons who could no longer afford foreign holidays found a weekend of camping in a muddy field more attractive.

Ageing crowds are another bonus. Older people have more cash to spend on festivals, and their demands have helped make festivals safer and more pleasant. Security at bigger festivals has grown much tighter. Fancy food and drinks have replaced cheap hot dogs and beer.

All this is changing the way the music industry works. Festivals are increasingly seen as a way for artists to attract fans. Newer names find them essential: Clean Bandit, a British band who brought out their first album this year, is performing at around 20 festivals this summer. And music managers are increasingly taking into account how successfully artists will perform at big outdoor festivals before deciding to sign them.

1. What do we know about Dolly Parton?

A．She is an inexperienced performer.

B．Glastonbury used to be her favorite festival.

C．Glastonbury’s large audience made her nervous.

D．Her album Blue Smoke was an instant hit in the UK.

2. Which of the following can indicate live music is flourishing in Britain?

A．The licensing laws have been changed.

B．The festival season lasts longer than before.

C．Ticket prices of music festivals have increased by 15%.

D．People are willing to spend more money on recorded music.

3. What’s older people’s contribution to outdoor festivals?

A．Helping attract huger crowds of fans.

B．Spending more money on food and drink.

C．Offering music festivals financial support.

D．Urging organizers to offer a comfortable experience.

4. Why are music festivals important to new artists?

A．They may change Britain’s music industry.

B．They can be effectively promoted at the festivals.

C．They can cooperate with some big-name artists.

D．They may make the acquaintance of music managers.

【推荐2】Bahamas’ 4 Best Budget Beachfront Hotels

Hundreds of islands and beaches in Bahamas have long been attractions for travelers. Here are 4 unique beach destinations.

Pigeon Cay Beach Club

Pigeon Cay Beach Club is located on the largely undeveloped Cat Island, where it’s possible to wander the coastline for miles without spotting a soul. TVs, AC, and Wi-Fi are all off-duty, leaving guests to explore the island by bike and boat. Meals can be served at the beach bar, on the beach, or in the cottages, which all have full kitchens and furnished outdoor spaces.

Compass Point Beach Resort

Compass Point Beach Resort may be Bahamas’ most interesting property. The resort was opened in 1995 by a music producer. Its appearance is as noticeable as its history. It’s composed of 18 rainbow-colored small wooden houses. All rooms have surround-sound music systems, open-air kitchens and dining spaces.

Stella Maris Resort Club

If you’re looking for a casual, cheerful, and cheap life, the beachfront Stella Maris Resort Club more than fits the bill. The large, family-owned complex is a bargain for its competitive rates and accommodations that suit larger parties. One of the highlights of the resort is its range of activities, many of which are free, including day trips, boating, nature walks and caving.

St Francis Resort

If you want to go off the Internet, St Francis Resort is as remote as you can get. The resort is only accessible by boat and has little human development: no cars, no roads, and only about two dozen residents. But it’s not all peace and quiet: the restaurant draws plenty of boaters and day-travelers and the hotel hosts activities like poker nights and weekly barbecues.

1. What characteristic do Pigeon Cay Beach Club and St Francis Resort share?

A．They are undeveloped and poorly-furnished.	B．They offer various night outdoor activities.
C．They are rich in unique local culture.	D．They have no access to the Internet.

2. Where would you prefer to go if you are a music fan?

A．Pigeon Cay Beach Club.	B．Stella Maris Resort Club.
C．Compass Point Beach Resort.	D．St Francis Resort.

3. Which of the following can best describe life in Stella Maris Resort Club?

A．Luxury and comfortable.	B．Relaxing and inexpensive.
C．Exciting and competitive.	D．Informal and peaceful.

【推荐3】Poetry is an interesting form of writing.It is very free，has few restrictions and can be a great way to express feelings.Writing a poem is all about observing the world within you or around you.

To write a poem，first you should begin with an idea or inspiration.Inspiration may come at any time unexpectedly.It may be a specific person，place or thing that causes some sort of strong emotion.It may be more of an abstract idea or release of emotion.

After getting the idea，you can write down everything that comes to mind.Don't think much and let all feelings pour out.Remember everything can be thrown out later.

Then，you can think about its form and begin to organize thoughts.Poetry comes in many forms，from epic poetry that has a story to dramatic poetry intended to be performed.Try them all out.One will come naturally.Maybe different poems fit different forms.When you write a poem，think about both meter(韵律)and rhythm   carefully，which are equally important in poetry.Meter is the fixed pattern of the poem，while rhythm refers to the   sound when it is spoken.It is also important to use a lot of descriptive words.Create imagery(意象)with words，trying to make them attractive to all the senses.For auditory(听觉的)interest，try repeating of similar sounds in a sentence or phrase.All of this adds life and interest to a poem.

After you finish your work，don't be afraid to share your work with others.When others point out your weakness，accept and grow from it.

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

A．Change.	B．Order.
C．Limitation.	D．Organization.

2. When you begin to write a poem，you should first ________．

A．begin with some specific persons

B．come up with an idea

C．describe a famous place

D．organize your thoughts

3. We can infer from the text that ________．

A．writing poems needs imagination and the ability to use language well

B．people can get more ideas if they often share their poems with others

C．people should first learn to write epic poetry，then dramatic poetry

D．people need to write down every feeling they want to release at a time

4. What's the purpose of the text?

A．To tell readers how to write a poem.

B．To encourage more people to write poems.

C．To show what quality a good poem should have.

D．To teach people how to appreciate poems.

【推荐1】Two friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. In fact, according to an official report on youth violence, “In our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why aren’t students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit?
First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult (侮辱). For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. Laughter over the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isn't in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.
Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution (解决): stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he or she should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words, name­ calling, and accusations only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, soft words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.
After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy (策略) for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non­threatening questions to clarify the speaker's position. Then the two people should change roles.
Finally, students need to consider what they are bearing. This doesn't mean trying to figure out what's wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to accomplish. For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these：How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue becomes clearer, the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesn't, careful thought helps both sides figure out a mutual（彼此共同的）solution.
There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesn't mean there needs to be violence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resolution program, according to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64 percent of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75 percent of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92 percent of the students felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students deal with friends, teachers, parents, bosses, and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.
1. This article is mainly about ________.

A．the lives of school children

B．the cause of arguments in schools

C．how to analyze youth violence

D．how to deal with school conflicts

2. From Paragraph 2 we can learn that ________.

A．violence is more likely to occur at lunchtime

B．a small conflict can lead to violence

C．students tend to lose their temper easily

D．the eating habit of a student is often the cause of a fight

3. Why do students need to ask themselves the questions stated in Paragraph 5?

A．To find out who is to blame.

B．To get ready to try new things.

C．To make clear what the real issue is.

D．To figure out how to stop the shouting match.

4. The writer’s purpose for writing this article is to ________.

A．complain about problems in school education

B．teach students different strategies for school life

C．advocate teaching conflict management in schools

D．inform teachers of the latest studies on school violence

【推荐2】When I was three years old, I couldn’t speak at all. Unfortunately, however, none of the doctors I visited could understand.

One day, I was following my mother. She found herself looking in a mirror, and through it our eyes met. She began to speak, to me through the reflection (反射), and I slowly began to mimic (模仿) her mouth’s movements until I formed a word.

It turned out I’m deaf in my left ear, and have a slight problem in my right. Being hard of hearing has been difficult, but I’ve never lived in a state of self-hating sorrow. Imagine being able to shut out all sound as you lay your head down to sleep by simply rolling over onto one side. That’s my reality when I sleep on my “good ear”，and it makes me feel like a superhero sometimes.

People call my deaf side my “bad ear”，but when I wear my healing aid (助听器), I have access to a range of features that some other deaf people don’t. In cinemas, for example, with one click of a button I can enjoy a whole film as if it were whispered to me from the mouths of the actors.

Owning a hearing aid hasn’t always felt good, however. On the first day I got my aid, when I was eight, I took it to school for show-and-tell. As I explained how it worked to my classmates, a boy shouted out, “Aren’t those for old men?” At that moment, I felt different. It took a long time for me to get over that sense of being so unlike my schoolmates.

But it’s not just school kids who can make us deaf and hard-of-hearing people feel like burdens (负担). Every video on social media (社会媒体) without subtitles (字幕), for example, means an entire community of deaf people is unable to enjoy it. Completely deaf people are not included in enjoying many movies too, as subtitles in cinemas are almost impossible to find.

And with hearing aids costing around $2,500 each, it can be hard for many people to afford to be able to listen to the things that others think it natural. As for me, I can listen to music, enjoy films, and catch conversations — I’m lucky. I’m deaf, but I can stilI hear everything. I’ve been blessed with wonderful life experiences, and I am human. And when it comes to sleeping, I’m even a superhuman.

1. How does the author view his hearing difficulty?

A．It’s a disaster and causes him a lot of trouble.

B．It helped him to live in his own world without being troubled,

C．It made him feel proud in front of his classmates.

D．It gave him a chance to experience something special.

2. What can be inferred from the passage about the author?

A．He was born deaf in both ears.

B．The hearing aid brings much convenience to his life.

C．His family and classmates have supported him a lot.

D．He is optimistic and helpful.

3. What is the author’s attitude (态度) toward his life?

A．Thankful.

B．Anxious.

C．Excited.

D．Disappointed.

4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article?

A．To give advice on life to disabled people.

B．To show how difficult life is for disabled people.

C．To share his experience of treating a disadvantage.

D．To show the convenience a hearing aid could bring.

【推荐3】It was the first day of Spring here but it didn't feel like it. The Coronavirus(冠状病毒) Pandemic was sweeping the globe and everywhere there were feelings of uncertainty, fear, loneliness and even despair. "Social Distancing" had become the new norm. Here the schools had been closed, the restaurant dining rooms had been shut, and people had been told to work from home whenever they could. Even the sheltered workshop where my oldest son worked had been closed until furl her notice. People had made a run on the stores and large areas of the shelves were bare. On the news the numbers of sick and dead continued to rise. It felt like there was a weight on the souls of everyone in the world.

My own family was staying at home as much as possible and as I looked out my window I wondered how long this crisis would last. It was then, however. that I saw something that lifted that weight off of my soul, made my face smile, and made my heart feel happy again. On the street below my house there was an old friend of mine from high school who was a teacher there now. With him was my younger son s former aide from the high school as well. They were delivering the school lunches door to door to the hungry children who were stuck al home. Watching them made me think of something everyone's childhood television neighbor. Mr. Roger's once said:“ In the bad times, always look for the helpers. ”

I have no doubt this crisis will pass as all the crisis before it have. But it is our choice on whether it brings out the best in us or the worst in us. Let it bring out the best in you. Use it to strengthen your faith. Use it to free yourself from fear. Use it to grow kinder, more giving, and more loving. Become a helper to all those in need and you will be a happy person today and in all the days to come.

1. How did people feel in face of the epidemic?

A．Disappointed.

B．Confident.

C．Tense.

D．Doubtful.

2. What made the author happy?

A．Seeing someone delivering lunches from door to door

B．Staying together with his families in time of danger

C．Seeing a childhood television in time of danger

D．Standing by the window and look out into the street

3. What Mr. Roger said actually means ______.

A．in bad times we should watch mon TV programs

B．school lunches are not easy to forget for many people

C．we should prepare more lunches for school children

D．people look forward to helping hands in bad times

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To express his expectation to end the epidemic soon

B．To encourage people to bring out their best in had times

C．To show that he is ready to help others in time of danger

D．To explain why we should have strong faith in ourselves