【推荐1】Last year, I worked in a middle school near my mother’s house, and I stayed with her for a month. During that time, I helped her do some housework and buy some food.

After the first week, I noticed that the food was eaten up (吃完) very quickly. Then I began keeping an eye on my mum. To my surprise, I found that she would put some of the food into a paper bag and go out with it at about nine every morning. And finally I decided to follow her. I saw her taking the food to the street children. She would also spend a lot of time talking and paying with them.

One day, I talked with a neighbor and found out that my mum was well-known in the area. The children were very friendly with her and even thought of her as their own mother. Then it hit me—why wouldn’t she want to tell me about it? Was she worried that I would stop buying food if I found it out?

When my mum got home, I gave her a big hug(拥抱). I told her she didn’t need to keep it a secret (保密) from me. And she told me something about the children. Some of them lived with an old lady in a small house. Others slept on the street. For years, she was helping the poor street children by giving them food. After she told me everything, I was so moved by how selfless(无私的) she was. She helped others in need. As her son, I was so proud(骄傲的) of my mum.

I continued (继续) to buy food for my mum after that. But I always added one more bag for her other children.

1. After the first week the writer noticed that ________.

A．the food was put into a big box	B．his mum followed the children
C．the food was eaten up quickly	D．his mum stopped buying food

2. The street children thought of the writer’s mum as their ________.

A．old grandma

B．own mother

C．new neighbor

D．dear teacher

3. How did the writer feel about his mum after she told him everything?

A．He was proud of her.	B．He was interested in her.
C．He was angry with her.	D．He was worried about her.

4. The writer added one more bag of food to ________.

A．make friends with the children	B．get a hug from his mother
C．become well-known in the area	D．help the poor street children

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

A．Bags of Love

B．Children in need

C．My mother and I

D．My mother and her neighbors

【推荐2】请阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并将其字母标号填入题前的括号内。

Though very cold temperatures continue to trouble the US, an act of kindness has warmed everyone. In Chicago a young man provided a homeless old man with the proper footwear—from his own feet. Jessica Bell, a passenger, saw everything and posted the story on Facebook.

According to her Facebook post, Bell was taking the train home on Friday when she noticed a homeless old man sitting across from her. Bell wrote that the man was wearing tattered (破烂的) shoes, and many pairs of socks to keep his feet warm, but there was blood seeping (渗) through.

On the same train was another man. According to Bell’s description, he was young, was carrying a bag and a suitcase. He was wearing big black snow boots (靴子), which looked new and expensive. They were built for a Chicago winter. Then he did a good thing.

Bell described that the young man took off his own boots and passed them to the old man. He opened his suitcase and gave him a pair of socks as well. Then the young man put on a different pair of shoes—not as nice as the ones he had given away. He told the old man to try them on and helped him clean his feet and change into the new boots as quickly as he could, and then left the train.

At the end of her post, Bell wrote, “I love my city. I love that in a time and place where a quiet act of kindness appears without warning.”

The story has received thousands of comments (评论), with many people describing how moving they found the act of kindness. One wrote, “We can all learn from that young man.” Others are thanking Bell for sharing the story—there are still good people in the world.

1. The story happened ________.

A．on a train

B．on a weekend

C．in summer

2. Which of the following is TRUE about the old man?

A．He carried a suitcase.

B．He was sick and weak.

C．He wore many pairs of socks.

3. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．What the young man did to the old man.

B．Why the young man helped the old man.

C．How Bell praised the young man.

4. From the comments, we can know ________.

A．the young man thanked Bell very much

B．the young man often helped people in need

C．people were moved by what Bell wrote in her post

5. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．A poor old man

B．Warmest boots

C．Best passengers

【推荐3】Yesterday, I was reminded of the celebration of a great hero, Lei Feng. The memory of Lei Feng reminds all of us to serve others with our lives. The act of serving others is the spirit(精神) of true harmony(和谐)and prosperity.

When I was a teenager, my mother told me. " Michael, if you want to be successful in life, spend your life finding out where there are needs and help others. The more you help others fill their needs, the more your own needs will be filled.

_______I believe that this is the true spirit of what China is about—serving others rather than only serving oneself in almost six decades(十年) of living, I’ve found that life works this way. I choose to plant seeds （种子）everywhere when there is a need. I help those who need help without the thoughts of them paying me.

Serving others is a gift. When I give it to others, I not only get back far more than what I give, but I get back things that money can’t buy. I give them my actions, my work, my money and my soul. And the things that money can   buy are those that truly make life beautiful and amazing.

1. The underlined word “prosperity” means_______ in Chinese.

A．骄傲

B．繁荣

C．反腐

D．榜样

2. Which of the following can be put into the blank?

A．So, I study very hard	B．So, I put myself to helping others.
C．So.I will travel around China	D．So, I start to plant seeds.

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage

A．The memory of Lei Feng reminds all of us to serve others.

B．Michael's mother asked him to serve others when he was a teenager.

C．Michael helps others with money, work and so on.

D．Michael felt unhappy when he helped others.

4. What's the best title of the passage?

A．Serving others is a gift	B．The spirit of China
C．How to plant seeds	D．A great hero Lei Feng

5. Where can you read the passage?

A．in a story book	B．In a newspaper
C．In a blog（博客）	D．In a fashion magazine

【推荐1】Once upon a time the colors of the world quarreled. All thought that they were the best and most beautiful.

Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I’m the color of grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die.”

Blue interrupted, “Don’t just think about the earth. What is the color of the sky and the sea? Is not water the most important thing for life?”

Yellow laughed and said, “You are all so serious. I bring laughter, happiness and warmth into the world. Every time people look at a yellow sunflower, they start to smile, Without me, there would be no fun.”

Orange said at the top of his voice, “I am the color of health and strength. I carry the most important vitamins (维生素). Think of carrots, pumpkins and oranges. When I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, everyone is shocked at my beauty and nobody gives another thought to any of you.”

Red could stand it no longer, so he shouted, “I am the color of danger and bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause.”

And so the colors went on quarreling. Their voices became louder and louder. The thunder (雷) got angry and the rain started to pour. When the colors began to cool, the rain said, “Your foolish colors. Don’t you know that each of you is unique? Join hands and follow me.”

They did what they were told and together made the most beautiful thing in the world—the rainbow.

1. Which color stands for life and hope?

A．Green.

B．Blue.

C．Yellow

D．White.

2. What can orange bring us?

A．Laughter and smiles.	B．Happiness and warmth.
C．Health and strength.	D．Danger and bravery.

3. What does the story teach us?

A．Be unique and have a specialty.	B．Be united and make the best of things.
C．Truth comes from quarreling.	D．Don’t be too proud of yourself.

4. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “unique” in English?

A．only

B．specially

C．special

D．especially

【推荐2】Days ago, I made a skirt for a friend’s daughter. Today, I noticed (注意) a message on my phone on WeChat. It was my friend saying, “I know you worked hard on the skirt and it looks very nice, but my daughter doesn’t like the pattern (图案) on the skirt. Could you change(改变) it?”

I felt angry and wanted to call her back. Then I suddenly thought of Grandma and what she did for me long ago.

It was a summer when I was eight. One day, Grandma decided to dress up my hair with some flowers. She spent a long time on it, and she enjoyed doing that. When Grandma finished, she was so happy, and I stood on a chair to look at myself in the mirror. My heart went cold.

“You can go out and play now,” Grandma said, smiling.

I nodded (点头) and slowly walked towards the door. I looked out of the door and saw some kids playing outside. My best friend, Liu Mei, saw me and waved (挥手) at me to go outside, but I couldn’t move. I knew everyone would laugh at my hair, but I couldn’t tell Grandma how I felt.

Finally, I went into Grandma’s room and said in a scared voice, “Grandma, I don’t think the flowers in my hair look nice.”

Grandma looked sad, but didn’t say a word, she stood me back on the chair in front of the mirror. While Grandma was pulling out the flowers gently (轻柔地), I realized (意识到) she loved me so deeply that she put my feelings before hers. And that is the kind of love I try to pass on today.

I picked up my phone and replied to my friend on WeChat, “I am glad to change it.”

1. The writer felt ________ when she noticed the message on WeChat.

A．angry

B．worried

C．excited

D．touched

2. Why didn’t the writer tell her grandma how she felt at first?

A．Because her grandma was busy.

B．Because her grandma wasn’t at home.

C．Because she was afraid that her grandma would be sad.

D．Because she wanted to pull out all the flowers by herself.

3. According to the passage, the writer wants to tell us that ________.

A．she was good at making skirts

B．we should put others first if we love them

C．we must tell our true feelings to others

D．her friend didn’t like the pattern on the skirt

【推荐3】Hello, friends! My name is Susan. I’m twelve years old and I live in Alton, UK. I would like to talk about my future ideas. When I grow up, I want to be an animal doctor, because I like animals. I have two cats, one dog and some fish at home. They are very cute. My favorite TV show is about nature (大自然). I often go to the zoo with my parents. There’s a museum of nature near my home and I go there every weekend.

When I leave school, I think I’ll go to university and learn how to look after animals. After that, I think I’ll work at a zoo.

I think I will get married (结婚) when I’m thirty. I don’t want to be rich or famous, but I want to be happy. I hope my husband (丈夫) will be a friendly and handsome man. I hope we’ll have two lovely girls, too.

I think that the world will be hardly the same. I think most of us will probably drive electric (电动的) cars and there will be very smart robots in our life. I think I’ll live in a big city.

I think life will be easier and people will live longer. We’ll care more about nature and animals.

What about you? What are your plans and predictions for the future?

根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
1. What does Susan do every weekend?

A．She goes to the zoo.

B．She walks her pets.

C．She visits the museum of nature.

2. Where will Susan probably work after finishing university?

A．At a zoo.

B．In a hospital.

C．In a museum.

3. Which picture might be Susan’s family photo in the future?

A．

B．

C．

4. What transportation will most people use according to Susan’s prediction?

A．By bus.

B．By electric car.

C．By subway.

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Susan’s dream job.

B．Susan’s future ideas.

C．Susan’s favorite TV show.

【推荐1】“Can I have a glass of hot water?” This is a very common question in a restaurant. For many Chinese people, nothing is more common than drinking hot water every day. However, the simple habit is like a mystery to people from other countries.

For many Westerns, the idea of drinking hot water is very strange. However, most Chinese people think the Americans’ habit of drinking ice water is also strange and even unhealthy. Some old people carry a tea kettle (茶壶) when they travel. Chinese doctors are encouraging more people to take on the habit of drinking hot water, especially for women.

But in Western countries, drinking hot water isn’t common. Westerners often have drinks with ice, not just on hot days but almost every day.

There is a story online about a British man, who has been in Beijing for over five years. He visited a local café when going back to England. He asked for a glass of hot water in a British accent (口音). But his request surprised the waitress, “To…to…to drink?” she doubted. Finally, the man received the hot water but felt cold stares from every corner of the cafe.

Westerners wonder why Chinese people drink hot water as Chinese are wondering why Westerners drink cold water. This cultural difference is not a simple problem, but related to (与……有关联) history, culture and science.

As a matter of fact, many teenagers now depend on bottled water for daily drinking. With the younger generation growing up, will drinking hot water become a less popular life habit? Who knows?

1. What do most Chinese think of drinking icy water from the passage?

A．Normal and healthy.	B．Strange but healthy.
C．Normal but unhealthy.	D．Strange and unhealthy

2. What’s the meaning of the underlined part in the fourth paragraph?

A．Other people in the restaurant were angry at the man’s request.

B．Other people in the restaurant laughed at the man.

C．Other people in the restaurant thought the man’s request was strange.

D．Other people in the restaurant were interested in the man’s request.

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Drinking hot water is very good for health.

B．Drinking cold water is very harmful to health.

C．Different drinking habits are probably related to different cultures.

D．More and more people will take a tea kettle for daily drinking.

4. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Different Drinking Habits.	B．Drinking Hot Water in China.
C．Healthy Life Habits.	D．How to Drink Water.

【推荐2】Franco is from Italy．He lives in a small city on a beautiful island(岛)on the coast（海岸)of Italy．The sea is blue there and he likes going fishing when he doesn’t work．in summer it is very hot and sometimes he goes to the 1110untains because it is cooler there．
Rome is the capital of Italy．It is a very old city．There are lot of famous buildings .St Peter’s is a very big and beautiful church(教堂)．Rome is a very busy city．It is in the middle of Italy. Milan．is in the north-west of Italy and it has a population of about 4,000，000 people·People there are usually busy working．Milan has a lot of factories，shops and banks．Venice is a famous city in Italy．It is on the sea，、and people use boats for traveling．Venice is very beautiful，with lovely and old bridges and buildings by the water．
1. How many cities are mentioned(提及)in the passage?

A．One．

B．Two．

C．Three．

D．Four．

2. What does the underlined word“population”mean in Chinese?

A．面积

B．渔民

C．移民

D．人口

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Franco’s hometown is on the coast of Italy．

B．People in Milan are usually busy working

C．Venice is famous for St Peter’s Church．

D．There are lots of famous buildings in Rome．

【推荐1】The weekend is here! You can sleep longer and get up later than usual. But is it a good thing to sleep longer during weekends?

Scientists from the United States said this habit is bad for your health and can make you pain weight(增加体重), CNN reported.

According to sleep expert(专家) Vsevolod Polotsky, sleeping longer during weekends isn't good for you. You might feel like you're catching up on sleep. But if you still sleep poorly during weekdays, you will feel hungry more often. You might eat more and gain some weight.

Also, sleeping more during weekends can change your biological clock( 生物钟). If you get up late on the weekend, you might eat breakfast, lunch and dinner later than usual. Eating later in the day can also cause you to gain weight.

1. What does Vsevolod Polotsky think about sleeping late on weekends?

A．It can help you catch up on sleep

B．It can cause you to eat less on weekends

C．It may cause you to feel hungry more often

D．It can cause people to feel much more hungry than any other activity.

2. Put the following sentences in the correct order(顺序)
a To catch up on sleep, you get up later on weekends
b You're busy with your studies during weekdays
c. You don't get enough sleep during weekdays
d. You eat every meal later than usual and you gain weight
e. Sleeping late on weekends changes your biological clock

A．b →c→d→e→a

B．b→c→a→e→d

C．e→d→ c→b→a

D．e→c→a→b→d

3. What does the writer try to tell us?

A．We can sleep longer on weekends

B．There are many ways to catch up on sleep.

C．If you want to gain weight, try to sleep more on weekends

D．Getting up later on weekends is bad for health

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Tip(提示) for better sleep

B．How to change your biological clock

C．Too much sleep is bad.

D．How to gain weight

【推荐2】Hobbies are also a way of making friends. Starting a new school term is always exciting. It is a chance to see your friends again. But the most exciting of all is that the new term is a chance to take up new hobbies. It is common in Britain for students to take up new hobbies after the Christmas holidays.

Most schools offer different kinds of hobby classes. Students take them in their free periods or after school. You have to pay for some classes and other classes are free. For example, I once took a free Wednesday evening gymnastics class my school offered. But when I learnt how to play the drums, my parents had to pay for the lessons.

The most popular extra classes at my school were piano lessons and drama club. Both classes offered exams that students could take. Students with many hobbies sometimes felt more stressed than those without any. But the students with hobbies left school with many extra skills.

I haven't continued any of the hobbies I began at school. But I have never regretted taking them. My best friend today is someone I met in my gymnastics class.

1. For the UK kids, the new term is a chance to ________.

A．make a New Year's decision	B．take up new hobbies
C．relax and have fun	D．start a new year

2. What time can students take part in the hobby classes according to the passage?

A．From morning to afternoon.	B．In their school time.
C．In their spare time.	D．On Wednesday evening.

3. The underlined sentence shows that ________.

A．it is helpful for you to learn extra skills	B．it is not good for you to learn extra skills
C．you're the best if you take hobby classes	D．the more hobbies you have, the better you are

4. We can know from the passage that the author ________.

A．paid for her gymnastics classes	B．regrets taking hobby lessons
C．continues with her childhood hobbies today	D．met her best friend in hobby classes

5. The best title for this passage is ________.

A．Never give up your hobbies	B．Everyone should have a hobby
C．Hobbies play an important role in our life	D．Taking up new hobbies is also a way to make friends

【推荐3】There was a beautiful garden. Every year the king would go to the garden to decide(决定) which flower was the most beautiful one.

For the last few years, the rose was always Number One. Because of this, the rose garden became arrogant. It would never let birds stay on its flower. Then all the birds started staying away from the garden.

Behind the garden, there was a little yellow flower. People called it Jungle. Jungle wasn't more beautiful than the rose, but it welcomed the birds to stay on its flower. All the birds in the garden liked it.

This year the king went to the garden as before. The gardener(园丁) pointed at the rose and said to the king, “Your favorite flower, my king.”

Of course, the king also saw the yellow flower behind it and asked, “What flower is that?”

“Oh! That's Jungle, a wild flower.”

“I didn't see a flower like it before. There are so many birds on it. I think it's much more beautiful than the rose. It will be the King Flower of this year!” said the king.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
1. From the passage, we can know that Jungle was ________.

A．famous

B．serious

C．friendly

D．smart

2. The underlined word “arrogant” means “________” in Chinese.

A．骄傲的

B．粗心的

C．易怒的

D．开朗的

3. What do you think this passage is?

A．An ad.

B．A story.

C．A piece of news.

D．A diary.

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

A．All the birds liked the garden.

B．The birds liked to stay on Jungle.

C．The garden became ugly this year.

D．The king didn't like Jungle.

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．The king's garden	B．The clever king
C．The flowers and the birds	D．The most beautiful flower