【推荐2】UK parents hope their kids can grow into successful people so they make their kids learn all kinds of subjects after school. Though some kids are very young, they still take part in a lot of after-class activities. 

In UK, 20% of parents spend yearly 600 pounds on different classes for their kids. For example, young kids have to learn French, swimming, painting and so on to follow their parents’ ideas. 75% of parents think that early learning is good for kids. Most kids who go to after-class activities are under 6 years old. 

The famous educator Lisa Houghton says, “Although learning different kinds of subjects is important to kids, it’s more important to make them have a happy childhood. Parents should spend more time having, fun with their kids, not just making them stay in the classrooms.”

1. UK parents make their kids learn a lot because they hope their kids can ________.

A．become successful people

B．enjoy their life

C．be famous

2. Young kids go to learn a lot after class because they want to ________.

A．enjoy themselves by studying

B．do what their parents tell them

C．be better than others

3. The idea “Early learning is good for kids.” is supported by ________ of the UK parents.

A．20%

B．60%

C．75%

4. The famous educator Lisa Houghton thinks ________ is the most important for parents.

A．spending more time having fun with their kids

B．providing their kids with a happy classroom life

C．helping their kids learn more subjects

5. How old are most of the kids who go to after-class activities? ,

A．Over 6 years old.

B．Only 6 years old.

C．Under 6 years old.

【推荐3】In the U.K., students usually take the school bus to school. They have five lessons in the day and finish at 3:00 in the afternoon. They have three lessons in the morning. At 11:00, children have a break for an hour. It’s their relaxing time. They have lunch in the school dining hall at 12:30. Then they start lessons at 1:30 in the afternoon. After school, they go swimming, play basketball, have music lessons and play with their friends. They also do their homework. In China, many students usually go to school on foot, by bike or by bus. They usually have eight lessons in the day and it’s their activity time after two lessons in the afternoon. They can play sports or games for about half an hour. After that, they have another two classes to do their homework. School is over at about 5:30, then they go home.

1. The students in the U.K. have ________ lessons in the afternoon.

A．five

B．four

C．three

D．two

2. In Chinese schools, students can do ________ for about 30 minutes at school.

A．English

B．homework

C．Chinese

D．sports

3. The underlined word “break” means “________”.

A．假期

B．休息

C．宴会

D．课程

4. The passage tells us something about ________ in the U.K. and China.

A．the way to school	B．students’ activities
C．the school day	D．students’ lessons

【推荐1】Mary is the hostess of her school radio station. She hosts New Movies once a week for ten minutes, and Travel Around the World for fifteen minutes each time, once a week, too.

But this time, she is talking to the world on web radio. Her district started web radio for kids this month. Every weekday, during lunchtime, students make a 30-minute Internet radio program. All the schools in the district take turns to host the program.

Mary says her job is very important. “In the past only the students in my school could hear me, but with the web, students all over the world can hear my voice! I am sure that I can make friends with many people through my warm and easy talk,” she said.

Besides（除……之外，还）Mary, other kids from her school do much work, too. After they decide on a story, some kids begin to surf the Internet, while the others begin to think of the program ideas or write the stories. The program is made on a computer. Listeners can then hear it by visiting the website.

The Education Bureau（教育部） began to prepare for web radio last year. An official（官员） said, “We want to let the kids know how to make full use of the Internet instead of only playing web games.”

1. How long does this web radio program last every weekday?

A．For fifteen minutes.	B．For twenty-five minutes.
C．For half an hour.	D．For two and a half hours.

2. Who host the web radio program?

A．Mary herself.	B．Mary and her schoolmates.
C．Education Bureau officials.	D．All the schools in the district.

3. How can listeners hear the web radio program?

A．By watching TV.	B．By calling the hostess.
C．By visiting the website.	D．By listening to the radio.

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Only children take part in the web radio.

B．Mary is in charge of（主管） the web radio.

C．Kids can learn lots of stories from the web radio.

D．This web radio program is mainly for the old men.

【推荐2】Nearly 30 egg-shaped robots have started teaching English at elementary schools in South Korea. You may think it sounds unbelievable, but I have to say that I am telling the truth.

Look at the 1-meter-high robot. It has its own name. Its name is Engkey. It has a TV panel (面板）on the top. When you look at the panel, you can find a white female face. The robot can move around the classroom while it is speaking to the students. Such robots are also able to read books and dance to music by moving their heads and arms. The robots are controlled remotely (远程地) by English teachers living in Philippines.

The robots teach after-school classes at 21 schools in the city of Daegu (大邱). "The kids seemed to love the robots because they look cute and interesting. The robots can make students become interested in learning . All in all, such robots are really useful," said Kim Mi-Young, a local education official.

Do you know what developed the robots? Just remember :they were developed by the South Korea Institute of Science and Technology . They are part of a project to encourage the growth of the robot industry of the country.

1. About Engkey, which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．It's one meter high.	B．It has a TV panel on the top.
C．It can move around the classroom.	D．It can't read books but it can dance.

2. How does Engkey dance to music?

A．By moving its head and arms.	B．By moving its head and legs.
C．By moving its arms and legs.	D．By moving its head and hands.

3. Who controlled remotely the robots like Engkey?

A．English teachers living in South Korea.

B．English teachers living in Philippines.

C．Clerks from the South Korea Institute of Science and Technology.

D．The persons who encourage the growth of the robot industry of the country.

4. Kim Mi-Young thinks that         .

A．few kids love the robots

B．most of the robots are ugly

C．the robots can make students become interested in playing games

D．such robots are very useful

【推荐3】阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
XI′AN ------ Today more than 2000 people have written their names on a paper．They promise to use less energy and live a low-- carbon(低碳) life．Let′s follow them．Cut off the power of your computer when you don′t use it．Turn off the lights when going out．Use buses more．Share your cars with others．Eat less meat．Let′s do our best to stop the earth from warming.
XINING ------ A special train is now leaving Xining for Shanghai．It carries the last 300 Tibetan(藏族的) children．The platform is crowded with people．Most of them are parents ．These children will study in some famous schools in Shanghai until they finish high school．Those schools will pay all their expenses(费用)．The children will get 100 yuan as pocket money each month．Many parents asked us to give their thanks to the Party.
1. Where can you see these articles ?

A．In a book．

B．In a magazine．

C．In a newspaper．

D．In a paper

2. Which of the following is a way of low-carbon life ?

A．Never turn on your computer．

B．Always keep the lights off.

C．Never drive to work．

D．Eat less meat.

3. The second news says that ________ ．

A．the children will get 100 yuan from their parents each month

B．there are only parents at the station

C．all the children will go to the same school

D．the parents are very thankful

【推荐1】

Passage 68
Timetable Air Beijing(International)							CAAC
		Beijing	Bahrain	Doha	Abu Dhabi	Dubai		Muscat
Week	Flight No	Leaving	Arriving	Arriving	Arriving	Arriving		Arriving
Mon	F002	1000	1920		2225	0705
	F112	2045		0615		0900		1030
Tues	F004	1000		1930				2225
Wed	F008	1000	1920		2225			0010
	F018	2045				0375		0925
Thurs	F012	1400	2320		0325
	F018	2045				0375		0925
Fri	F016	1000	1920					2225
	F126	2045						0825
Sat	F006	1000		1930				0010
	F128	2045	0605			0855		1035
Sun	F014	1000		1930		2230
	F022	2045	0605					0945

根据上面表格,完成下列题目.
1. What does 2045 mean? It means _________?

A．twenty forty-five in the evening.

B．eight forty-five in the morning.

C．a quarter past eight in the evening.

D．a quarter to nine in the evening.

2. What is the flight number from Beijing to Abu Dhabi?

A．F002, F004 and F012	B．F002, F008 and F012
C．F002, F008, and F018	D．F012, F016 and F022

3. How long does it take to fly from Beijing to Doha?

A．Ten hours.

B．Nineteen hours and a half.

C．Seven and half a hours.

D．Six hours and a quarter.

4. On what days can one fly from Beijing to Dubai leaving and arriving in the morning?

A．Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

B．Monday, Thursday and Wednesday.

C．Wednesday.

D．Monday.

5. When is it possible for one to fly from Beijing to Abu Dhabi and then to Bahrain on the same day?

A．Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

B．Monday and Thursday

C．Wednesday.

D．It’s not possible.

【推荐2】No matter how old your kids are, you can take steps to improve a healthy diet and to encourage good eating habits.

Tip One: Family Meals

Family meals are nice for both parents and kids. Children like to guess what they are going to have and parents get the chance to introduce new foods to children. Parents can also use the mealtime as a chance to talk with their kids about their life.

Tip Two: Healthy Snacks

Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what can get at home. That’s why it’s important to have enough healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt and whole-grain biscuits.

Tip Three: Being a Good Example

The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast food and sweet drinks, you are sending the right message.

Tip Four: No Shouts about Food

Parents might find themselves shouting at children to get them to have healthy foods in front of them. This in fact can make children dislike what they are asked to eat. You need to work a bit on different cooking methods.

Tip Five: Get Kids Included

Most kids will enjoy making the decision about food. Talk to them about making choices and planning a healthy meal. It can help them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat.

1. The author’s attitude(态度) toward snacks is ________.

A．snacks shouldn’t be eaten	B．healthy snacks can be accepted
C．kids can only have snacks at home	D．it’s not necessary to have snacks at home

2. The best way for parents to encourage a healthy diet is ________.

A．to have family meals	B．to eat healthy snacks
C．to be a good example	D．to get kids included

3. According to Tip Four, parents should ________ if kids refuse to eat healthy food.

A．explain how healthy it is	B．try cooking it in a different way
C．never cook the same food	D．ask kids to get used to its taste

4. Parents should get kids included ________ when they make the decision about food.

A．to let kids eat anything they like

B．to help kids become a wonderful cook

C．to help kids make good choices by themselves

D．to set a good example of eating healthy food

【推荐3】If you like peanut butter, you’ll love this recipe. The steps are easy, and there’s nothing to cook. You can make it all by yourself!

DIY Recipe from the kitchen What you need: 2 cups graham cracker(全麦粉)                         1/2 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons sugar                                             1/3 cup com syrup(糖水) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon(肉桂皮)                       1 cup powdered sugar 2/5 teaspoon nutmeg(豆蔻) What you do: First, mix together the graham cracker, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Next, add the peanut butter and corn syrup. Mix well. Then, roll the mixture into balls. Place them on a large plate covered with wax paper. Leave the plate in the fridge for an hour. Finally, take peanut butter balls out of fridge. Put powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until it is covered.

1. How much peanut butter shall we prepare?

A．1/3 cup.

B．1/2 cup.

C．1 cup.

D．2 cups.

2. To make this recipe, you must use __________.

A．a blender

B．a knife

C．an oven

D．a fridge

3. How many steps are mentioned in this recipe?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

【推荐1】Reading is the key to school success, and like any skill, it takes practice. A child learns to walk by practicing until he no longer has to think about how to put one foot in front of the other. An excellent sportsman practices until he can play quickly, correctly and without thinking.
Educators (教育家) call it "automaticity (自动性)”．
A child learns to read by sounding out the letters and finding the meaning of the words. With more and more practice, hesturnblesless and less. As a result, he can read by the phrases and soon by sentences. With automaticity, he doesn't have to think about the meaning of words, so that he can give all his attention to the meaning of the text.
It can begin as early as first grade. In a recent study of children in Illinois schools, Alan Rossman of Northwestern University found that automatic readers in the first grade not only read almost three times as fast as the others, but also got better results in exams.
According to Rossman, the key to automaticity is the amount of time a child spends reading, not his IQ. Any child who spends at least 3.5 to 4 hours a week reading books, magazines or newspapers will probably reach automaticity. It can happen if a child turns off TV just one night for reading at home.
You can test yourself by reading something new which is suitable for your level. If you read aloud with expression, with a sense of the meaning of the sentences, you probably are an automatic reader. If you read brokenly, one word at a time, without expression or meaning, you need more practice.
1. "Reading is the key to school success" means that reading_______.

A．helps school develop faster

B．is a key to a successful school

C．helps students go to a key school

D．can improve students' learning results

2. Children with "automaticiy" can read faster because they_______.

A．know how to read the words

B．pay attention to the meaning of the text instead of the words

C．read by themselves without any help

D．do not have to think while reading

3. Rossman tells that any child who __________ will possibly be an automatic reader.

A．turns off TV one night 4 weeks

B．reads books by the word quickly

C．spends an hour reading every day

D．gets the same grades as others in exams

4. The underlined word "sturnble" in the second paragraph means“ _____ ”in Chinese.

A．结结巴巴地读	B．全神贯注地读
C．心不在焉地读	D．声情并茂地读

5. The best title for the passage is“_______”．

A．IQ is the Key- to the Automaticity

B．TV is Bad for Children's Reading

C．Automaticity Needs a Lot of Practice

D．Automatic Readers Must Be Successful

【推荐2】Carrots are grown all over the world. They are easy to plant and easy to harvest. They have a good taste.

When people think about carrots, they usually think they are a kind of long, thin orange-colored vegetable. In fact, carrots are in many different sizes and shapes. And not all carrots are orange.

Carrots should be grown in a field that does not have water for a long time. The earth should also not be too hard. To prepare your carrot garden, dig up the earth and turn it over.

Weather, soil condition (土壤状况), and time affect the taste of carrots. Warm days and cool nights are the best time to grow great delicious carrots.

The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its color. Usually the brighter the color is, the better the taste is.

Most people do not know that carrots can be grown during the winter months. If the winter is not cold enough to freeze the ground, you can grow carrots the same way as you do during the summer months.

Carrots are prepared and eaten in many different ways. They are cut into thin pieces and cooked with other vegetables or meat. Or, they are washed, and eaten just as they come out of the ground.

1. What does the underlined word “harvest” mean?

A．品尝

B．收获

C．种植

D．销售

2. ________ carrots have a better taste.

A．The long

B．The orange

C．The thin

D．The bright

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Dig up the earth and turn it over before planting carrots.

B．Carrots shouldn't be grown in a field without water for a long time.

C．The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its color.

D．It's not difficult for us to plant and harvest carrots.

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

A．Carrots	B．How to Plant Carrots
C．Different Weather, Different Tastes	D．How to Harvest Carrots

【推荐3】If life can be compared to a meal, I think the mistakes are like salt and the success is a candy.

“Hey,” said the boy whose name I couldn’t remember, sitting next to me. “Don’t worry. Take your time.” And so I did. But I still couldn’t pronounce my Chinese name that was given by the teacher. I was so embarrassed on my first day of learning Chinese.

I took Chinese classes during my summer vacation. Every morning I walked for 25 minutes to the class while having a Chinese pancake from one of the breakfast carts(推车) on the way. Learning Spanish in school was a cushy job for me, because I could speak French and Italian which helped me with it. However, learning Chinese was difficult at first. As a boy who was born in America and grew up in America, I knew nothing about the language and had no experience of learning the language. I chose it mainly because my goal was to teach and work internationally.

As the classes went on, I slowly found that I was making connections. My 10 years of playing the piano has allowed me to perform for others. My several years of writing has led me to become a school reporter. I knew that my Chinese classes would allow me to speak Chinese well. As the teachers helped me build up the confidence, I soon began tasting the sweetness.

So what did my summer really taste like? It tasted like the Chinese food that, for the first time, I did not order in English, my mother language.

1. Why did the writer feel embarrassed in his first Chinese class?

A．Because he had no Chinese name.	B．Because he forgot his Chinese name.
C．Because he had bad Chinese pronunciation.	D．Because he couldn’t write his Chinese name.

2. The underlined word “cushy” in Paragraph 3 most probably means “________”.

A．common

B．easy

C．popular

D．interesting

3. The writer’s first language is ________.

A．French

B．English

C．Italian

D．Spanish

4. What do we know about the writer according to the passage?

A．He is good at playing the piano.	B．He doesn’t like Chinese food at all.
C．He is interested in writing and painting.	D．He wants to be a Chinese teacher in the future.

5. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A．An unpleasant day at school.	B．How to get on with Chinese teachers.
C．How to develop an interest in Chinese.	D．A sweet experience of learning Chinese.