【推荐1】We all know that Earth only has one moon. But did you know that Earth gets to have new friends every now and then? They are called "mini-moons".

A mini-moon is also called a Temporarily Captured Object(暂时捕获的天体) , or TCO. Earth doesn't get them very often. When Earth and other objects in space get close together, Earth's gravity(重力) will pull on the objects and change their orbits(轨道) . Then the object may move around Earth for one or two years and then leave.

             The newest mini-moon

In September, NASA scientists found an object coming into Earth's orbit. They named it 2020 SO, it will stay in our orbit until May 2021, according to Universe Today.

The new mini-moon could be a man-made object. Paul Chodas, a NASA scientist, believes that it could be an old rocket part from NASA's failed moon-landing mission(失败的登月任务) in 1966. Scientists will keep watching it to find out, as it'll get closer to us in November.

             Previous(之前的) mini-moons

We have seen two mini-moons before. One was 2006 RH120, which moved around Earth from 2006 to 2007. The other is 2020 CD3. Scientists found it in February this year, but it left in March. Both of these mini-moons were space rocks.

1. From the second paragraph we know that ___________.

A．Earth has many mini-moons	B．mini-moons stay in Earth's orbit forever
C．mini-moons will leave Earth	D．mini-moons can change Earth's orbit

2. What do we know about 2020 SO?

A．It might come from the moon.	B．It has orbited Earth for over 50 years.
C．It will enter our orbit in May 2021.	D．Scientists don't know what it is.

3. How long it might 2020 CD3 stay in Earth's orbit?

A．For 54 years.

B．For one month.

C．For one year.

D．For two years.

4. Together, how many mini-moons are mentioned in the passage?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

【推荐2】Astronomers (天文学家) can tell just how hot the surface of the moon gets. The side of the moon toward the sun gets two degrees hotter than boiling water. The night side reaches 243 degrees below zero.

In a lunar eclipse (月食) the earth’s shadow falls on the moon. Then the moon’s temperature may drop 300 degrees in a very short time.

A temperature change like this cannot happen on the earth. Why does it happen on the moon? Astronomers know that the surface of the moon is dust. On the earth, the rocks store (储存) heat from the sun. When the sun goes down, the rocks stay warm. But the dust of the moon cannot store heat. So when the moon gets dark, the heat escapes quickly. The moon gets very cold.

阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。
1. Astronomers have found that the moon’s surface is _________.

A．always hotter than boiling water	B．either very hot or very cold
C．usually many degrees below zero	D．about the same as that of the earth

2. During a lunar eclipse, the moon is _____________.

A．turned away from the sun	B．in the shadow of the sun
C．in the shadow of the earth	D．in direct sunlight

3. Temperatures on the moon change _________.

A．very quickly	B．by only a few degrees
C．very slowly	D．only when there is an eclipse

4. Temperatures on the earth change _________

A．more than those on the moon	B．more slowly than those on the moon
C．more quickly than those on the moon	D．the same as those on the moon

5. The surface of the moon is _________

A．rock that stores heat	B．dust that stores heat
C．dust that cannot store heat	D．rock that does not store heat

【推荐3】Last year I had a trip with my friend, Nancy. The weather was cloudy except for one night. Nancy and I sat in the field and we felt relaxed. We talked about the fantastic trip, looking at the stars. “It’s a pity we don’t know which stars we’re looking at, Jenny,” said Nancy. “I know some of them.” I answered. Nancy felt surprised when I finally finished telling her all the names I knew.

My interest in stars began when I was eight. My aunt took me to a planetarium (天文馆). A guide showed us the groups of stars and told us stories about how they got their names. The stories were wonderful.

Everyone knows we can see the stars better when it’s not cloudy, but lots of people don’t realize that a bright moon also stops us seeing very much. I always look for the Plough (北斗星), because once I see that, I can find the North Star and other stars.

I wanted to learn more about the stars, so I took a course at the club. There are so many lights in the city that we have to go into the countryside to see any stars. I’m planning to make videos about stars in the countryside. I’ll post them online for everyone to watch. My greatest dream is to be an astronaut and I wish I could have space travel.

1. How did Nancy feel after Jenny told her the names of stars?

A．Relaxed.

B．Surprised.

C．Angry.

D．Nervous.

2. When can we see the stars better?

A．When it’s cloudy.	B．When there are many lights.
C．When it’s fine.	D．When the moon is bright.

3. What is Jenny planning to do?

A．Have space travel.	B．Take courses online.
C．Make videos about stars.	D．Give a talk about the names of stars.

4. Which of the following would Jenny probably agree with?

A．Students should move to the countryside.

B．Children’s favorite hobby is to write stories.

C．The best place to watch stars is the city center.

D．A bright moon may stop people seeing the stars very much.

【推荐1】Visit Hawaii

Maybe the most beautiful place in Hawaii is Kauai. You can visit its long, sandy beaches in the south and west of the island, and the mountains and forests in the north. Don’t be surprised if it rains in the centre of the island. Daytime temperatures there are usually around 24℃ to 26℃ by the sea, and only a little cooler by late evening.

Visit Ship Gothenburg (哥德堡号）

The Swedish Ship Gothenburg Sails Again

On July 18th 2006, Guangzhou, the cradle and starting point of the ancient Marine Silk-road, greeted the visiting “Ship Gothenburg” of the Swedish East India Company again after centuries.

In the eighteenth century, the Swedish Ship Gothenburg sailed to and departed Guangzhou three times. On September 12, 1745, when she nearly reached Gothenburg port, unfortunately she hit a reef (暗礁) and went down into the water.

Now, this giant ship berths (停泊) in Gothenburg for visitors to visit.

Enjoy Thailand

When you visit Bangkok in Thailand, don’t miss the early morning river boat trip just outside the city. There you will find many kinds of fruits and vegetables. And you can pay for them when you sit in your boat. Don’t forget your hat: the sun can be strong and it may be 40℃ at noon.

Come to Austria (奥地利)

Soll is a village in the mountains in western Austria. It is a lovely place. And the Post Hotel is clean and not expensive. It is opened by a local family. From the hotel you can see the whole village, the forests and the mountains. Temperatures in summer are usually 20℃ to 25℃ in the daytime. But it will be cold in the evening.

1. If you want to see the mountains and forests in Kauai, where should you go?

A．To the east.

B．To the south.

C．To the west.

D．To the north.

2. When did the Swedish Ship Gothenburg sink（沉没）?

A．On July 18th, 2006.

B．278 years ago.

C．In 1800.

D．On December 9, 1745.

3. The river boats appear ________.

A．in the morning

B．at noon

C．in the afternoon

D．in the evening

4. Which of the following is NOT true about Soll?

A．It lies in western Austria.	B．It is lovely.
C．It is the mountains.	D．It is always hot.

5. The article is about ________.

A．how to take a trip	B．how cool the trips are
C．the travel information	D．how to find nice places

【推荐2】In America, people often invite friends for a meal, a party (such as dancing party, housewarming party, birthday party, wedding party, New Year's party and so on ) or just coffee. They often invite others face to face or by making phone calls, and sometimes they send messages or e-mails.

When they make an invitation, they often say like this, "Would you like to come over for dinner this Saturday?" "We are having a party on Friday. Can you come?" To answer an invitation, they say "Sure, I'd love to. Thank you" to accept, or "Sorry" and give a reason to turn it down. Anyway, they must reply an invitation in a polite (礼貌的) way.

Sometimes what people say is like an invitation but they are not real invitations. For example, "Please come over for a drink sometime." "Let's get together for lunch soon." They are not real invitations because they don't talk about the date or time. They just show that person is trying to be friendly. When people hear them, they usually answer "Sure, that would be great." or "OK, thank you." So next time you hear what is like an invitation, listen carefully. Is it a real invitation or is the person just being friendly?

1. What party is NOT mentioned (提及) in the passage?

A．Holiday party.

B．Birthday party.

C．Dancing party.

D．Wedding party.

2. Which of the following ways is the best to turn down an invitation?

A．I'm sorry I won't come.	B．No, I can't come to your party.
C．I'm sorry I have to see the doctor.	D．Sorry, I can't.

3. If someone says, "Please come over for dinner next time", what's the best way to answer it?

A．I'm sorry I'm busy these days.	B．That's a great idea. When?
C．OK. Thanks for asking.	D．Sorry, I can't.

4. Which of the following is NOT RIGHT?

A．Usually in a real invitation people will tell the date and time.

B．You don't need to answer it when you hear an unreal (假的) invitation.

C．People should reply to an invitation politely.

D．When people turn down an invitation, they often find a good reason.

【推荐3】All of us live in one world. While we are eating food, drinking water, wearing clothes, watching TV, using computers and so on, we are producing waste every moment. When we finish reading a newspaper, the paper will become waste. When TV sets or computers are broken, they will become electronic waste.

Plastic bags are often used in our everyday life. The number of used plastic bags is increasing day by day. We like to use plastic bags because they are convenient. When we get home, we throw the plastics away. These are called "white pollution", as most plastics are white. Rubber is also common in our daily life. Many of our products are made of rubber, just like the tyres（轮胎） and the bottom part of our shoes. It's true that rubber plays an important role in our life. However, it also brings us some trouble when it has been used for a long time. The old rubber pollutes environment very badly because it can't break down easily in nature-it will stay unchanged for a long time. This is really a big problem all over the world.

Everyone should play a part in saving our world. For example, when we go shopping, we can bring cloth bags instead of plastic ones. And we should do something to recycle rubber. Our small actions can make a difference and lead to a better future.

1. Which of the following things probably becomes electronic waste?　 　

A．The TV set.

B．The plastic bag.

C．The newspaper.

D．The rubber.

2. Why do we like to use plastic bags?　 　

A．Because they are very light.

B．Because they are convenient.

C．Because they are always used.

D．Because they are used several times.

3. What does the underlined phrase "break down" mean in Chinese?　 　

A．中断

B．影响

C．利用

D．分解

4. What can you learn from the passage?　 　

A．Few of our products are made of rubber.

B．Only scientists can help to save our world.

C．Everyone can do something to save our world.

D．The new plastics pollute the environment badly.

【推荐1】Who invented the umbrella? There are many different opinions. Some people say that the people of ancient Egypt invented it, some say the Romans invented it and some say Luban's wife invented it in ancient China. There's even an interesting story about its invention in China.

Luban was the most famous craftsman (工匠) in ancient China. One day, Luban and his wife were taking a walk and enjoying the beautiful view. Suddenly it began to rain. Both of them were soaked when they got back home. Luban's wife said, "If there is something that can protect people from the rain when they are walking outdoors, it will be wonderful." Then Luban said, "That's easy. I will build many pavilions (亭)." His wife replied, "That's a good idea, but it is not convenient. Is it possible to make a movable (可移动的) pavilion, which could always follow the people?" She thought all day and all night. One day, she saw some kids playing in the rain, and each kid held a big lotus leaf (荷叶) over the head to protect themselves from getting wet. That gave her a great idea. Then, she made the first umbrella in ancient China.

Since the umbrella was invented, it has been part of people's life in every corner of the world. Right now, there are many kinds of umbrellas, such as beach umbrellas, kids umbrellas and market umbrellas.

How many umbrellas are made every year in the world? Maybe millions or even more. One interesting thing is that most umbrellas in the world are made in China. Shangyu in Zhejiang Province alone has more than 1,000 umbrella factories and it is called "China Umbrella City".

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. How many opinions about the inventor of the umbrella are given in Paragraph 1?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

2. The underlined word "soaked" in Paragraph 2 means "________" in Chinese.

A．受伤的

B．疑惑的

C．惭愧的

D．湿透的

3. What was Luban's advice on protecting people from the rain?

A．To wear a big hat.	B．To bring a big lotus leaf.
C．To build many pavilions.	D．To make a movable pavilion.

4. How is the second paragraph different from the rest of the passage?

A．It tells a story.	B．It teaches a lesson.
C．It gives some advice.	D．It describes some problems.

5. What do we know about Shangyu?

A．It has over 1,000 umbrella factories.

B．Most of the world's umbrellas are made there.

C．The local people know the story of Luban and his wife well.

D．More kinds of umbrellas are made there than in other places in China.

【推荐2】In Chinese, we often say, “The weather in June is like a baby's face. It always changes suddenly.” It's a Chinese saying. It's about the weather. In English, people often say, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb(羔羊). ” What does it mean?

March is a month between winter and spring. It “comes in like a lion”. Why? Because the month begins with winter weather like storms(暴风雨), wind and cold days. At the end of March, spring is on the way. The weather gets warm. So we say it “goes out like a lamb”.

If March begins with warm weather and clear days, people should be careful of bad storms at the end of the month.

1. Why does March come in like a lion?

A．Because the weather gets warm at the beginning of March.

B．Because the weather gets windy and cold at the beginning of March.

C．Because the weather gets very cold at the end of March.

D．Because the weather gets warm at the end of March.

2. If March begins with warm weather and clear days, ________.

A．the weather will be nice and clear in the whole month

B．people should be careful of hot days at the end of the month

C．people should be careful of bad storms at the end of the month

D．people can enjoy the weather all the year around

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

A．March is the best month in a year.

B．June is people's favorite month.

C．In English, people often say “The weather in June is like a baby's face.”

D．The two different sayings mean the weather always changes suddenly.

【推荐3】

Many animals have tails（尾巴）. They use their tails to do many different things. Some animals use their tails as flyswatters（苍蝇拍）. Have you ever seen a cow shake its tail back and forth? It’s driving away the flies. Horses also use their tails in the same way.

Some animals hang by their tails. Monkeys often do this. Then they can use all four of their paws for other things, such as eating. Monkeys use their tails as a “hanger”, which can help them hang in the trees and climb trees. Animals that live in the water use their tails to help them swim. A fish uses its tail from side to side. A kangaroo（袋鼠）has a large, useful tail. It’s like a chair. The kangaroo stands on its tail to rest. It helps the kangaroo stand well. The tail is also good for landing. This is important because an adult kangaroo can jump as far as 15 feet at a time. A fox has a big tail. This is a good tail to have on cold nights. The fox can put its tail over its nose and paws while it sleeps. The tail can keep the fox warm.

Some animals don’t keep their tails with them at all times. If their enemies（敌人）catch them, their tails will break off（折断）. Don’t worry. They will soon grow a new tail. How amazing（令人惊异的）it is!

1. A tail can help a kangaroo ________.

A．rest and stand well

B．keep warm on cold nights

C．jump as high as they can

2. Some animals break off their tails because   ________.

A．the tails seem to be amazing

B．their enemies catch them

C．they can keep their tails well

3. What kind of animals does paragraph 1 mentioned (提及)?

A．a cow

B．a cow, a horse

C．a cow, a horse and flies

4. How far does a kangaroo jump?

A．15 feet

B．14 feet

C．10 feet

5. What is the best title （标题）of the passage?

A．How Animals Use Their Tails

B．Tails Help Animals to Catch Things

C．Animals are Amazing

【推荐1】

Tuesday， Jan. 6， 9: 50 p.m. We are sitting in our warm living room； the TV is running； everything is peaceful. Our back yard is brightly lit（照亮的）， as if somebody turns on floodlights! Suddenly the light goes out. Then everything goes black. We find the flashlight and some candles and go to bed.

Wednesday， Jan. 7， 7: 30 a m. My first thought after waking up is that it is very cold in the bedroom. Clearly， the power has not come back on. After I look out of the window， I feel even more depressed because it is still raining heavily. The temperature in the house has gone down to 10 degrees. Although that isn’t too bad， we have no idea when the power will come back on. So Ron lights a fire in the fireplace.

Thursday， Jan 8， 12: 30 p. m. It has started to snow. The poor trees， which are already bent（弯曲的）under the ice， now have to carry the weight of snow. Ron comes back home， as there is no power in his office. What’s more， the storm is supposed to last until Saturday morning.

Friday， Jan 9， 6: 00 p. m. Still no power. Even though we have lit a series of candles， it is difficult to do anything in their weak light. I am sitting beside several candles， but I am having trouble reading.

Saturday， Jan. 10， 1: 00 p. m I take the car to go on a search for a store. The destruction along the roads is sad: everywhere， trees have been broken and the traffic light is out of order. I buy something like bread， some fruit， more drinking water and cat food.

Monday， Jan 12， 9: 46 p. m. Suddenly the alarm system（警报系统） goes off and the fridge and the answering machine come on. After so many days， the power has come back on!

1. What did the writer do after the light went out on Tuesday？

A．She went to bed.	B．She looked out of the window.
C．She took the car to a store.	D．She turned on the fridge.

2. What do the underlined words “more depressed” mean in English？

A．Happier.

B．Sadder.

C．More careful.

D．More humorous.

3. What did Ron do to help the writer？

A．He bought a lot of things.	B．He took her out for dinner.
C．He tried to make her warm.	D．He tried to turn the power on.

4. Why did the writer say it was hard to do anything on Friday？

A．Because the power kept turning on and off.

B．Because the flashlight batteries had run out.

C．Because the candlelight was not bright enough.

D．Because the temperature in the house was too low.

5. Why does the writer write the diary？

A．To tell us an interesting story.	B．To encourage us to look after ourselves.
C．To explain how to be safe.	D．To introduce a disaster.

【推荐2】Before you go to another country it is a great help if you know the language and some of the customs of the country.

When people meet each other for the first time in Britain, they say “How do you do?” and shake hands. Usually they do not shake hands when they just meet or say goodbye. But they shake hands after they haven't met for a long time or when they will be away from each other for a long time.

Last year a group of German students went to England for a holiday. Their teacher told them that the English people hardly shake hands. So when they met their English friends at the station, they kept their hands behind their backs. The English students had learned that the Germans shake hands as often as possible, so they put their hands in front and got ready to shake hands with them. It made both of them laugh.

1. It is ______ if you know the language and some of the customs of the country.

A．not useful

B．not helpful

C．very helpful

2. English people usually shake hands when they ______.

A．meet every time

B．meet for the first time

C．say goodbye to each other

3. Usually English people don’t shake hands ______.

A．when they will be away for a long time

B．when they say “How do you do?”

C．when they just meet or say goodbye

4. Which of the statements is RIGHT?

A．German people shake hands as often as possible.

B．English people shake hands as often as possible

C．German people hardly shake hands

5. The story is about ______.

A．shaking hands

B．languages

C．customs

【推荐3】This is a tale of two friends, 53-year-old Jia Haixia and Jia Wenqi. One is blind, the other has no arms. On their own, the two are "disabled". But together, they are a powerful team that has changed part of their village in North China's Hebei Province into a rich, green forest.

Their story began in 2000, when Haixia, who was already blind in his right eye, lost his left one after an illness. Wenqi lost his arms in an accident when he was just three. Neither could find a job, so the two decided to team up. They rented some poor land and began to plant trees. In return, the local officials paid them a small fee. Haixia and Wenqi never imagined that they would end up creating an environmental paradise. Their forest now has over 10,000 trees, hundreds of birds and many other wild animals. In addition, it saves the village from river flooding during the rainy season.

When the friends work together, they focus on their strengths not their disabilities. Their day begins at 7 a.m. when the sightless Haixia carries Wenqi across the river to get to their worksite. Since they cannot afford to buy young trees to plant, the two use branches from existing trees. Haixia climbs to the tree-top and with Wenqi's direction, selects the perfect branch. He then digs a hole and carefully plants it. Finally Wenqi waters the area. Though hard-working, the men don't make much money. But as Wenqi puts it, "We stand on our own feet, so the fruits of our work taste sweeter."

Neither Haixia nor Wenqi cares about money. Together, they already have everything they need- a perfect pair of eyes, two strong hands, and the best friendship in the world!

1. Why did Haixia and Wenqi start working together?

A．Haixia needed someone to help him.

B．They both needed a way to make money.

C．They wanted to improve the environment.

D．They were required to do so by local officials.

2. What does the underlined world "it" refer to in Paragragh 2?

A．Their story

B．Their strength.

C．A small fee

D．Their forest

3. Why do Haixia and Wenqi plant tree branches?

A．They are easy to get.

B．They do not cost money.

C．They can grow very quickly.

D．They are preferred by animals.

4. In Paragraph 4, when Wenqi says "We stand on our own feet, so the fruits of our work taste sweeter", he means that"____________________".

A．they hope to make the forest even better

B．the fruits from their trees are very sweet

C．they are proud not to depend on others

D．they are able to do any difficult work

5. What does the writer want to tell us?

A．Never give up and you will succeed.

B．We should help the disabled to work.

C．Try your best when facing difficulties.

D．We can achieve more with teamwork.