【推荐1】A boy likes drawing very much, But he is very poor, he has no money to buy food and drinks, how can he buy a pen to draw pictures?

One day, an old man with white beard(胡子) comes to the boy. He gives the boy a pen to draw pictures. Before leaving, he says to the boy, “I know you like drawing pictures, but you can’t buy pens. Take the pen and draw for the poor men. Help them with your pen. The pen is magic.” The boy draws much bread and many eggs, oranges, apples, pears and bananas for the poor man, and he draws coats and houses for them too. Everything he draws can become real things. The boy is drawing and drawing…

Soon, the landlord hears the news. He asks the boy to draw a gold hill before his house. The boy thinks for some time, and he draws a sea first, then he draws a gold hill on the sea, The landlord wants to go to the gold hill so much, but there is no boat. He asks the boy to draw a boat for him. The boy draws a boat. He wants to get much gold. Seeing the landlord in the boat, and the boat in the middle of the sea, the boy draws a big storm. The storm throws the boat here and there; the boat is up and down in the sea. The landlord cries, “Help! Help!” The poor men are all happy, no one wants to help him. The big storm sinks the boat. The landlord dies. All the people say, “Thank godness! We can live a happy life from now on.”

1. One day the boy meets       .

A．a landlord

B．some poor men

C．an old man

D．an young man

2. The boy gets        from an old man.

A．some money

B．a boat of gold

C．gold hill

D．a pen

3. The rich man wants the boy to draw him        .

A．bread, eggs, oranges, apples, pears and bananas	B．a boat and a lot of food
C．a sea of gold	D．a gold hill

4. Which of the following is right?

A．The landlord dies on the way to get much money.	B．The boy doesn’t help the poor people.
C．The boy gives the poor a lot of money.	D．The boy draws a lot of money for himself.

5. The best title is        .

A．A boy and a Landlord	B．The Magic Pen
C．A boy Helps the Poor	D．An Old Man and a boy

【推荐2】Thousands of years ago, there lived a king. He built many things. Every year, he would rebuild his palace (宫殿) and every time it looked better than before.

One day, the king thought, “This year I will build the best palace in the world. Everyone in the kingdom will like it, and the people of neighboring states will like it, too.”

After rebuilding his palace, the king invited noblemen (贵族) from his kingdom, as well as from neighboring states, to give their ideas about the palace. “Unbelievable! It is a perfect(完美的) palace,” the noblemen said. But one man standing in the corner was quiet.

The King wondered why the man said nothing when everyone else was praising(赞美) his palace. He walked up to the man and asked, “why are you silent? Is there something wrong with my palace?”

The man replied in a cool voice , “Dear king! Your palace is strong and will last forever. It is beautiful but not perfect, since the people living in it are mortals (凡人). They are not permanent (永久的). Your palace will live forever, but not the people in it. That is why I am silent. Man is born with empty hands—and also he die.”

The king thanked the wise man for his words and never tried to rebuild his palace again.

根据短文内容判断对错，正确的为“A”，错误的为“B”。
1. The king liked to rebuild his palace every year.
2. The king invited the people of neighboring states to help him rebuild his palace.
3. The wise man didn’t think the king’s palace was perfect.
4. The wise man suggested that the king rebuild his palace in a different way.
5. The king was angry about what the wise man said.

【推荐3】Bob works in an office. Every morning he has breakfast at seven thirty, reads his newspaper, drinks a cup of coffee and then goes to work. One morning, he is still at the table reading his newspaper at 8 o'clock. He asks his wife for another cup of coffee. His wife asks him, “Aren't you going to the office today?”“The office?” He jumps up from his chair, “I think I am in the office.”
1. Bob is _ .

A．a bus driver	B．an office worker
C．a primary school teacher	D．a waiter

2. Bob _ before he goes to work.

A．has breakfast	B．reads his newspaper
C．drinks a cup of coffee	D．A, B and C

3. Bob _ today.

A．can go to work late	B．must go to work
C．doesn't go to work	D．should go to work early

4. Bob _ this morning.

A．has a cup of coffee at home

B．has two cups of coffee at home

C．has a cup of coffee in his office

D．has two cups of coffee in his office

5. Bob thinks _ .

A．today is Sunday	B．he is in the office
C．he works very hard	D．he is at home.

【推荐1】Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.

Children in the US will leave their parents’ home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents during holidays. Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.

Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.

1. Most American families are ________ those in other countries.

A．larger than	B．smaller than
C．as big as	D．as small as

2. When children in the US grow up, they leave their parents’ home to ________.

A．get married	B．be free
C．find good jobs	D．study

3. Children in the US visit their parents ________.

A．on weekdays	B．on weekends
C．at any time	D．during holidays

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Children in the US have the freedom to choose their own jobs.

B．Parents in the US don’t ask their children to do the housework.

C．Parents in the US think it important for children to make their own decisions.

D．When children in the US grow up, they usually live far away from their parents.

【推荐2】阅读并按照要求完成选择

    1     Maybe there are some points you can follow.

Sometimes you think your parents are not fair to you. When you want to dress in a modern way, your mom doesn’t like you wearing a mini-skirt. When you are making phone calls to friends, they ask if you’re speaking to a boy or a girl. Sometimes it seems that you’re not as close to your parents as you used to be.     2    

Closing the Gap by American writer Jay McGraw gives advice on how to have a better relationship with your parents. He gives ways to help you understand your parents. When you think, “My parents don’t want me to have any fun.” that usually means your parents want you to be safe.     3     They need to feel they are important and loved. You should tell your parents your needs, and find out what their needs are. Then, you can think of a way to make all of you happy. He gives you some ideas:

(1)     4     You could talk about your school life and your plans for the future.

(2) Keep a diary. This is to help you understand more about yourself and your feelings.

(3) Show your parents you are growing up.     5    

Your parents will feel that you are no longer a little child. If you follow these steps, soon you will be able to break down the walls between your parents and yourself.

A．Make time to talk.

B．How can you become close again?

C．Both parents and children have needs.

D．Wash your clothes and help clean the house.

E．Have you ever had a dream to make your home a happier place?

【推荐3】Three Poems

Still remember the following three? Memories（回忆）return every time I read or hear them.

1	2	3
Hush now, my little one. Hush now, my sunshine. Hush now, piece of my heart. Go to sleep, my little one. Go to sleep, my love. Go to sleep, piece of my heart. Sleep, my little one, While I sing to you. Sleep, my little one, Who is already asleep.	My mama feeds me, And washes my fur. The first thing I see every morning is her. The last thing I kiss every night is her face. My mama is the very best one. And sings like a bird, And knows how I feel. When I don't say a word, My mama is warm.	I can set the table. I can sweep the floor. I can wash my clothes And count to forty-four. I can wash dishes. And clean my bedroom. There is so much I can do. Now ask you.
asleep睡着的 hush安静   kiss亲吻     sweep打扫

1. These three are most probably _____________.

A．plans

B．poems

C．stories

D．notices

2. The first one is sung to（被唱给）________________.

A．babies

B．mothers

C．teachers

D．friends

3. What are the three mainly about?

A．Food and health.	B．Hobbies and sports.
C．Family and love.	D．Animals and humans.