【推荐1】The year 2022 is a big year for sports in China. That’s because China held the 24th Winter Olympics from Feb. 4th to Feb. 20th in Beijing. What’s more, the 19th Asian Games will begin on Sept. 10th and end on Sept. 25th in Hangzhou.

On Aug. 6th, 2018, the official emblem (会徽) for the Hangzhou Asian Games was released (发布). The city won the hosting right for the 2022 Asian Games in 2015. It will be the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou in 1990 and 2010.

First held in 1951, the Asian Games is the largest multi-sport event in Asia. It is slso quite meaningful to China. The Beijing Asian Games was the first large international sports event to be hosted by China.

To make the first Asian Games in China a great success, Chinese people worked hard to prepare for it. Beijing built a great number of roads and gyms, including the famous Beijing Olympic Sports Centre and Asian Games Village. The Games helped the world see China and its achievements. Since then, China has improved its global image.

For the 2022 Asian Games, Hangzhou started building 33 sports gyms. The theme of Hangzhou Asian Games are “green, smart, economical (节俭) and civilized (文明)”. All the Games’ building will be environmentally friendly.

1. Which city was the first Chinese city to host the Asian Games?

A．Shanghai

B．Hangzhou

C．Beijing

D．Guangzhou

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

A．The first Asian Games was held in 1990.

B．Beijing held the 24th Winter Olympics in 2022.

C．China hosted the Asian Games only once.

D．Hangzhou built a lot of roads for the 2022 Asian Games.

3. What does the underlined word “themes” in the last paragraph mean in Chinese?

A．主题

B．信号

C．标志

D．记号

4. According to the passage, how did the Beijing Asian Games affect China?

A．It improved China’s economy (经济).	B．It made more visitors travel to China.
C．It helped China to get greener.	D．It let the world know China more and better.

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．How to prepare for the Winter Olympics.	B．The hosting of the Asian Games in China.
C．The history of the Asian Games in the world.	D．Why China wants to host the 19th Asian Games.

【推荐3】Hundreds of years ago, life was much harder than it is today. People didn’t have modern machines. There was no modern medicine, either.
Life today has brought new problems. One of the biggest is pollution. Water pollution has made our rivers and lakes dirty. It kills our fish and pollutes our drinking water. Noise pollution makes us talk louder and become angry more easily. Air pollution is the most serious kind of pollution. It’s bad to all living things in the world.
Cars, planes and factories all pollute our air every day. Sometimes the polluted air is so thick that it is like a quilt over a city. This kind of quilt is called smog(烟雾).
Many countries are making rules to flight pollution. Factories must now clean their water before it is thrown away, and they mustn’t blow dirty smoke into the air.
We need to do many other things. We can put waste things in the dustbin and do not throw them on the ground, there will be less pollution.
Rules are not enough. Every person must help to fight pollution.
1. Hundreds of years ago, life was much harder than it is today because ______.

A．people did not have any modern machines

B．there was no modern medicine

C．both A and B

2. What is the biggest problem in today’s life?

A．pollution

B．Air pollution

C．Water Pollution

3. The most serious kind of pollution is ______.

A．noise pollution

B．air pollution

C．water pollution

4. Factories must clean their water ______.

A．after it is thrown away

B．when they are thrown away

C．before it is thrown away

5. From the passage we know that ______.

A．a few years ago, there was no smog at all

B．people are making rules in order to fight pollution

C．we can drink water from the polluted rivers and lakes

【推荐1】Although the world is hungry, it is even thirstier. While nearly 3/4 of the earth is covered with water, we are still short of drinking water. This is because about 97% of the water on the earth is sea water. So we can’t use it for watering plants or drinking directly. Humans can only drink and use fresh water from places including rivers, lakes and underground.

How can we avoid a serious water shortage? First, we should save water and not waste it. Second, we should protect our water resources and not pollute them. Third, we should discover ways to reuse water. Scientists have made some progress in this field. Today, some large cities are reusing their water. But people’s need for water is increasing day by day. We still don’t have enough water. What else can we do?

The sea seems to have the best answer. There is plenty of water in the sea. But we need to take the salt away from the sea water. This is very expensive. If scientists can find the cheaper ways to do it, we can solve the problem of the shortage of water.

1. Why is our world thirsty while 3/4 of the earth is covered with water?

A．Because about 97% of the water on the earth is sea water.

B．Because they are used to water plants and wasted.

C．Because most of it has been polluted.

D．We haven’t used all the water in rivers and lakes.

2. What should we do now to avoid the water shortage?

A．We should protect our water resources and not pollute them.

B．We should discover ways to use less water.

C．Factory should make great use of water to earn money.

D．Try to get the salt out of the sea water.

3. Where is filled with fresh water?

A．In the rivers and lakes.	B．Below the underground.
C．In the sea.	D．A & B.

4. Which of the following is TRUE about the passage?

A．It’s cheap for scientists to take the salt away from the sea water.

B．Many cheaper ways to solve water shortage have been found.

C．Some large cities are reusing their water these days.

D．97% of the earth is covered with water.

5. This passage is mainly talking about ________.

A．water shortage	B．water pollution
C．water waste	D．the use of water

【推荐2】The culture of India

Avtar Singh is an old man in India. He has a long beard. It’s about 5.6 feet or 1.70 meters long. Avtar Singh lives in Amritsar. He is a little fat and he wears glasses.

India is a country in South Asia. In his country, people live a different life. They like to eat rice and they often drink black tea. In China, many people think eight is a lucky number but in India their lucky numbers are three, seven and nine.

In India, women often wear sari. Men are often in white clothes. They don’t like wearing socks. Of course, many old men like wearing a long beard!

1. Avtar Singh’s ________ is very long.

A．hair

B．feet

C．beard

D．hand

2. What does Avtar Singh look like?

A．He is a fat old man with glasses.	B．He is very tall.
C．He is a man of medium height.	D．He is thin with dark hair.

3. Men like wearing   ________ clothes in India.

A．white

B．black

C．red

D．green

4. In India, ________ is a lucky number.

A．5

B．7

C．8

D．13

5. According to the passage, which is NOT true?

A．Women often wear sari in India.	B．People like to eat rice in India.
C．In India, they often drink black tea.	D．In India, women like wearing socks.

【推荐3】Everyone has got two personalities (性格) -the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control yourself, but when you're asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, you often change your sleeping positions. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you go to sleep.

If you go to sleep on your back, you're a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by new ideas. You don't like to make people unhappy, so you never express your real feelings. You're quite shy and you aren't very confident.

If you sleep on your stomach, you are a person who likes to keep secrets. You worry a lot and you're always easily becoming sad. You never want to change your ideas, but you are satisfied with your life the way it is. You usually live for today not for tomorrow.

If you sleep on curled up (蜷缩), you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and often protect yourself from being hurt, so you are very defensive. You're shy and you don't usually like meeting people. You like to be on your own.

If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced (平衡的) personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You're usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel worried, but you don't often get unhappy. You always say what you think, even if it makes people angry.

1. When does the sleeping position best show your secret personality?

A．In the daytime.	B．At the beginning of sleep.
C．At night.	D．During the deep sleep.

2. Tina hardly tells her secrets to her friends. She probably goes to sleep ________.

A．on curled up

B．on her stomach

C．on her back

D．on her side

3. What does the word "defensive" mean in the passage?

A．易怒的

B．攻击性的

C．外向的

D．有戒心的

4. What does the passage tell us?

A．Sleeping on your side is the best way of sleeping.

B．Changing positions will cause sleeping problems.

C．Sleeping positions show people's secret personalities.

D．Enough sleep makes people look better and healthier

【推荐1】Many people say that they are working too many hours. They don’t have enough time to relax or to stay with their family.

Work hours are different from one country to another. In France, people spend about 1,646 hours a year at work. In Japan, however, people work about 2,159 hours a year. That means a Japanese worker works 513 more hours a year than a French worker.

Why do people work so many hours? Some people work extra hours because they want to make more money. However, many companies don’t pay overtime. Their workers don’t get more pay for more work. Some people think it’s their duty to work more hours. Some are afraid of losing their jobs if they don’t work more hours.

Many people say that their vacations are too short. In France, people get five weeks of paid vacation a year. In Germany, they get four to six weeks, and in the United States, two weeks. One study shows fewer than half of workers used all their vacation days. In Great Britain, there is a saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull (迟钝的) boy.” If that is true, there must be a lot of dull people in the world.

1. A Japanese worker works __________ more hours a year than a French one.

A．513

B．1,646

C．2,159

D．1664

2. The word “extra” in Paragraph 3 means __________.

A．正常的

B．额外的

C．少量的

D．剩余的

3. People in __________ get only two weeks of paid vacation a year.

A．France

B．Germany

C．the United States

D．China

4. The following statement __________ is true according to the passage.

A．no companies offer vacations to their workers.

B．many people say they have enough time to relax.

C．not all companies pay their workers for more work.

D．Jack doesn’t like to play with other kids.

5. We can infer (推断) __________ from the passage.

A．half of the workers don’t use their vacation days.

B．work hours are the same around the world.

C．there are a lot of dull people in the world.

D．many workers have to work long hours.

【推荐2】 An old woman has a cat. The cat is very old. It cannot run fast and it cannot catch mice. When the old cat sees a mouse, it tries to catch it, but the mouse can always run away. The woman is very angry about it. Then she has a good idea. She buys a new cat to catch mice. Now the old one can rest.

1. The old cat cannot _______ now.

A．jump on the mice

B．catch dogs

C．walk or run

D．run fast or catch mice

2. When the cat tries to catch a mouse, _________.

A．it eats the mouse	B．it jumps on the mouse
C．if follows the mouse	D．the mouse runs away

3. The old woman is ________ when she sees a mouse run away.

A．very good

B．very kind

C．very angry

D．very happy

4. The old woman _________.

A．likes the cat	B．doesn’t want the cat
C．buys a new cat	D．teaches the cat

5. The old woman doesn’t like_______ in her house.

A．cats

B．mice

C．dogs

D．young people

【推荐3】Welcome to Alaska! Fairbanks' location is a dream place for experiencing northern lights viewing because it is under the "Aurora Oval(极光带)". Today you could enjoy a free day in Fairbanks. We have prepared wonderful winter activities for you.

Dog Sledding in Winter Dog Sledding (11/2019-5/2020): $129/person Dog sledding was a very important part of Alaskan local life. Dog sleds were the most convenient way to travel and deliver important supplies between local villages in winter. On this tour, sit under a warm blanket and enjoy the lively 30-minute sled ride through the beautiful forests of Alaska. Since It's not allowed to take pictures yourself, your driver will help take photos for you.
Snow Machine Tour Snow Machine Tour (11/2019-5/2020): $149/person Duration: 1 hour Snow machines make common back country travel feel like an adventure. Guests can take a guided trip on the snowy surface, with photo-opportunity stops at famous natural features along the way. No experiences? No problem. Every snow machine rip includes an introductory lesson, plus a guide to help guests along every mile of the trip. Minimum (最小的) age: 16. This tour is designed for 2 people to share one sled.
Ice Fishing Ice Fishing (11/2019-5/2020): $149/person Duration: 5 hours In Alaska, rivers and lakes freeze over from November to May. The ice provides a great environment for one of the favorite winter pastimes in Alaska—ice fishing. Sit in the warmth of a small ice house and look into the mysterious green color of the ice and water below. Our local fishing guide will teach you the ticks of ice fishing and if you catch a fish, you can cook it up on the spot. Note: The Ice Fishing requires a fishing license. The fishing license fee is $30.00/person/day, which is not included in the tour fee.

1. If your parents want to go Ice Fishing today, how much should they pay for it?

A．$179.

B．$298.

C．$358.

D．$363.

2. Which of the following statements is True?

A．People who are interested in northern lights viewing can visit Alaska.

B．Guests who enjoy the Dog Sledding Tour can take photos themselves.

C．People who want to go Ice Fishing should have introductory lessons first.

D．Children who don't have experience can also take the Snow Machine Tour.

3. Which part of the magazine is the writing most probably from?

A．News Corner.

B．Travelling Square.

C．Language World.

D．Technology Garden.

【推荐1】Get a physical once a year, Let your doctor do routine test (常规检查) to make sure your body works well. You can even take any other test to make sure your body is healthy.

Visit your dentist twice a year for cleaning and any other dental (牙科的) work you need. Brush your teeth twice a day to keep your teeth healthy.

Taking care of your teeth can help you have a healthy body, too. If you are a smoker, try to stop smoking. Smoking is not good for your lungs (肺).

Drinking all the time is not good for your body. Getting the correct amount (数量) of sleep at night will help to keep you healthy, too. Everyone should get at least six hours of sleep at night. But if possible, try to get a full eight hours of sleep. Being well rested will not only make you feel good, but also help you look good.

_________. Everything that you do to maintain (维持) your healthy body is part of how you live your life. Exercising, eating right, routine check-ups with your doctor and dentist are some of the main things you can do to live a healthy life. Once you start living your life healthily, you will look and feel great.

1. It is not good for your ________ to drink.

A．lungs

B．head

C．body

D．sleep

2. The writer suggests people go to ________ twice a year.

A．the doctors

B．bed

C．the dentists

D．walk

3. Everyone should get at least ________ hours of sleep at night.

A．seven

B．six

C．eight

D．nine

4. Which sentence can be put into the underlined part (画线处)?

A．What should we do to have a healthy body?

B．By doing all of these things you will have a healthy body.

C．How can we look good?

D．Then what shall we do?

【推荐2】What’s the best thing to eat on a hot summer day? Many people would say ice-cream. Yes, eating ice-cream with some fruit on top is a great way to cool down. But think before you eat. If your body is hot from playing sports, it's not the best time to eat ice-cream.

When your body is hot, a lot of ice-cream may give your stomach some problems, and you could get diarrhea(腹泻). You can eat some ice-cream after you’ve cooled down a bit and had some tea. Just try not to eat too much all at once!

After dinner is another time people shouldn’t eat or drink anything cold. Drink something hot after you eat, and your stomach will digest your food better. If you love fruit, summer is a great time for you. Go to the market and pick out the best fruit of the season. If you want to stay cool, oranges, bananas, pears and watermelons can help. Also, try to eat more ginger(姜)and gram(绿豆). They will help you stay cool and healthy.

In summer, bacteria(细菌) grow very fast and make your food go bad quickly. Try hard to keep yourself and your home clean in summer. Always eat clean, fresh food. When you feel like eating a cold dish, put vinegar(醋)in it to kill bacteria. If you can’t finish your food and want to eat it again next day, make sure you heat it enough to kill the bacteria in it. And when you put food in the fridge, make sure to keep the cooked food away from the uncooked food.

Stay healthy this summer, and enjoy a nice treat now and then. What’s inside your favourite snacks?

1. Having ice-cream with some________ is a great way to cool down.

A．fruit

B．tea

C．food

D．milk

2. The underlined word “digest” most probably means________ in Chinese.

A．杀死

B．杀菌

C．消化

D．降温

3. It is the best time to eat ice-cream ________.

A．while playing football	B．right after dinner
C．if your body is too hot from playing	D．after you've cooled down a bit after sports

4. From the passage we can know that________ can kill bacteria.

A．oranges

B．jam

C．vinegar

D．ginger

5. The passage mainly tells us________ in summer.

A．what we can eat.	B．what to eat and how to eat them.
C．how to cook food.	D．how to stop food going bad.

【推荐3】One day at the beginning of this new term, I planned to go to the supermarket for daily use. As we got up late, I put on a deep shade of blue coat and a pair of loose white trousers at will. Then we were on our way.

While we were about to cross an overbridge, two pupils about 6 to 10 years old caught our attention. One of them said to me, “Good morning, Aunt! Thanks for your supporting the traffic rules. Please keep it up!” She gave me a red flower. Though there’s something uncomfortable, facing such a lovely girl and fresh flower, I didn’t think a lot.

In the supermarket, when I lined up waiting to pay the bill, two boys more than 17 years old came up to me and said, “Aunt, may I borrow your membership card?”...(A few seconds)

Stop! There’s something wrong. Oh my god! “Aunt”, the same word again! I was about to snarl(咆哮), but I held it. I smiled and asked them with my softest voice, “Why did you call me ‘Aunt’?” He didn’t answer.

In my deep heart, I had an impulse(冲动) to tell him aloud that I’m only 20 years old and I’m a golden-aged girl like a beautiful flower. I turned to my roommate and complained about it. She laughed loudly for a few minutes. “Look at yourself, your womanly curly hair (Ha ha), your womanly clothes. You’re nothing but an ‘Aunt’ !(Ha ha)”

I drooped(垂落) my head.
1. We can infer(推断) from the passage that the writer was probably a(an)                    

A．college student

B．accountant

C．pupil

D．assistant

2. What does “at will” in Paragraph 1 mean?

A．庄重地

B．随意地

C．乐意地

D．志愿地

3. Which statement is true according to the passage?

A．The writer went to buy some school things.

B．The writer snarled to the boys in the supermarket.

C．The writer told the boys how old she was.

D．The writer followed the traffic rules when crossing the overbridge.