【推荐2】English is difficult to learn because it is so different from our mother tongue (母语). On the other hand, we haven’t got enough chances (机会) to hear English and speak English to foreigners (外国人).

So the first important thing for us to do, I think, is to practice (练习) speaking English more both in and out of class. In class, I listen to the teacher carefully and try my best to answer the teacher’s questions. After class, I listen to the tapes of the texts again and again until I can understand every word of it. I often retell (复述) the text in my own words. I always work hard at English and never give it up (放弃).

Of course this is not enough. In the evening, I do my homework carefully. When I find something interesting, I will write it down in English. At first, I couldn’t write well, but with the help of my teacher, I have made great progress.

1. English is difficult to learn because ________.

A．there are too many English words

B．it is too hard to learn the texts by heart

C．English grammar is too difficult

D．it is very different from our mother tongue

2. What is the first important thing to learn English well?

A．Learning more grammar rules.

B．Learning more texts by heart.

C．Doing much speaking both in and out of class.

D．Taking a lot of English tests.

3. Which of the following doesn’t show the right way of learning English?

A．Listening to the teacher carefully in class.

B．Trying hard to answer the questions in English.

C．Listening to the tapes of English texts very often.

D．Giving it up if it is too hard to learn.

4. What’s the best way to improve (提高) your spoken English?

A．To have a good rest after class.

B．To do a lot of hearing and speaking.

C．To do more writing work every evening.

D．To write it down when you find something interesting.

5. When the writer talks about “I have made great progress”, he means that ________.

A．he is not very good at English

B．he does a lot of homework

C．others need to study English in his way

D．he is better at English now

【推荐3】Every year, many students decide to study in another country for a month, a term, or a year. Studying in another country can be an exciting experience!

________________

Living in another country can help you learn the language and culture. You will see a world in a new way, and learn more about yourself. The experience of studying in another country is also good for your future. Many companies(公司) today want people who speak a second language, or have an experience of   living or working in another country.

Making the Right Choice(选择)

Once you have decided to study in another country, you have to make choices. To choose the right country or school, ask yourself, “Where do I want to go? How much do I want to pay? How long do I want to study there? Do I want to live with roommates, alone or somewhere else？”

Once You Are There

After the first few weeks in another country, many students may miss their home very much. They miss their family and friends. And they also miss the way they used to do things. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school and the culture. When you feel sad or miss your family and friends, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.

1. What does the writer think of studying abroad?

A．Boring.

B．Comfortable.

C．Tiring.

D．Exciting.

2. Which of the following is NOT true about studying in another country?

A．It can help you learn about yourself.	B．It can help you work in another country.
C．It is good for you to learn another language.	D．It gives you an experience of living in another country.

3. Which can be put into the blank     in Paragraph 2?

A．How Do It

B．When Do It

C．Why Do It

D．Where Do It

4. Who is the passage mainly written for?

A．Teachers.

B．Parents.

C．Students.

D．Travelers.

【推荐1】In America, children of different ages have to do certain housework at home. American people think it plays an important role in a family. And they should tell children about their duty (责任) in the family. Use this list of age and housework for your children.

Ages 2—3 Help to make the bed; Pick up toys and books; Take dirty clothes to the laundry room (洗衣房); Help to feed pets.	Ages 4—5 Clean and set the table; Help to cook dinner; Put away groceries (杂货).
Ages 6—8 Take care of pets; Take out the rubbish.	Ages 9—12 Help to wash the car; Learn to wash the dishes; Clean the bathroom.

1. In America, people think doing housework for children is ________.

A．lucky

B．useless

C．necessary

D．terrible

2. If Bob is 4 years old, he should ________ .

A．wash the car	B．help with the dinner
C．take out the rubbish	D．help do some cleaning

3. We may read the text in “________” part of a magazine.

A．History

B．Culture

C．Education

D．Environment

【推荐2】Starting on September 1, 2022, students in primary and middle schools have at least one course every week on basic household skills such as cleaning and cooking, according to the Ministry of Education (教育部). Should household courses be compulsory (强制的) af school? Here are some people’s opinions.

By learning basic skills, children can learn how to take care of themselves and live independently. Parents won’t always be there to help their children with every problem. Children should master these important skills as early as possible. —Michael

The household course should be compulsory at school. However, there are only limited (有限的) hours in a school day. I think it’s also something that parents need to do at home with their kids. Remember that school can’t teach your kids everything. They need you, too! —Jade

Household courses should be optional (选修的) for students. They should choose whatever they like. If one likes cooking, he or she is welcome. But household courses shouldn’t be compulsory and forced on every student. —Ben

Schools should have cooking classes. Children will be taught where the food comes from, how to use the cooking tools properly and how to cook. Many parents have no time to do this. A household class would provide the knowledge and training that parents aren’t able to give their children. —Linda

1. What class do primary and middle school students have according to the text?

A．The French class.	B．The dance class.
C．The household class.	D．The swimming class.

2. What can we know from the text?

A．Michael thinks middle school students can live alone.

B．Linda suggests children should have cooking classes at school.

C．Ben dislike students who can cook.

D．Jade often help her parents with the housework.

3. In which part of magazine can we read this text?

A．Business.

B．Travel.

C．Sports.

D．Subjects.

【推荐3】King’s College Summer School is an annual (每年的) training program for all the middle school students who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized.

This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follow：

Application (申请) date ◆Students in New York should send their applications before April 18, 2023. ◆Students of other cities should send their applications before April 16, 2023. ◆Foreign students should send their applications before April 10, 2023.	Courses ◆English language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and writing: 10 hours ◆American History: 16 hours ◆American Culture: 16 hours
Steps ◆A letter of self-introduction. ◆A letter of recommendation (推荐) from a teacher. ◆The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.	Cost ◆Daily lessons: $200 ◆Sports and activities: $100 ◆Travels: $200 ◆Hotel service: $400 ◆You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King’s Street, New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@hotmail.com

1. According to the article, ________will give the courses.

A．the teachers of King’s College and the middle schools in America

B．the teachers of Summer School and other colleges in the Unites States

C．the teachers of the middle schools and Summer School in New York

D．the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York

2. If you want to stay at your friend’s home in New York, you will have to pay the school ________.

A．$300	B．$400
C．$500	D．$900

3. You can most probably read the article in ________ .

A．a newspaper	B．a travel guide
C．a textbook	D．a telephone book

【推荐1】American schools are quite different from those in China. In America, at the beginning of the term, students must select their subjects and teachers first.

Selecting is very important for your marks in America. So at the first term don’t select too many subjects, or you' ll feel very nervous and tired. Then you have to ask for some teaching plans. There is some information about subjects, timetables, marks and textbooks At the same time you must choose the teachers. Different teachers have different teaching methods (方法). If the teacher is called "killer" by the last grade, many students will give up choosing him, because this kind of teacher will leave too much homework, too many exams and give too low marks.

There is another thing after you select the subjects and the teachers How to buy textbooks makes each student feel hard. The textbooks in America are very expensive. Each one is about S 30-50. In order to save money, many students buy some used textbooks, and some students usually borrow textbooks from the school library.

In class, discussing is very important. The teacher encourages you to ask questions or show your own opinions. They don’t usually ask you to sit well. Instead, they allow you to sit or stand everywhere you like.

1. What does the underlined word"select"mean?

A．choose

B．like

C．treat

D．take

2. According to the text American students________________.

A．don’t have to ask for teaching plans

B．don't have to choose teachers

C．would like to choose strict（严格的） teachers

D．usually buy some used textbooks in order to save money

3. What is very important in American class?

A．Reading

B．Writing

C．Discussing

D．Listening

4. The passage is mainly about__________.

A．Chinese schools

B．American schools

C．the differences (不同)between American and Chinese students

D．American school subjects

【推荐2】Falling asleep in class is still common among students. Why do students sometimes fall asleep in class?

A main reason is short of sleep. However, there are also reasons for getting too little sleep. Homework is necessary for most students, one that can take three to four hours every night. And a student who wants to be able to take part in any activity besides homework must stay up late. Club activities, sports, computer-game playing, and TV viewing, for example, all make students have less time for both homework and sleep.

Physical problems are another reason that can have students to fall asleep in class. For example, insomnia (失眠) may keep a student tired during class hours. It is a serious problem that may need medical attention.

The effects (影响) of falling asleep in class can be quite serious. First of all, sleeping in class is not a good way to endear (使……受喜爱) yourself to teachers. Secondly, it is highly possible that other students may make jokes about those who sleep in class. However, the worst effect of sleeping in class is missing important points. In the long run, sleepers may end up with failing classes.

Since students are probably not going to deal with the problem, falling asleep in class will probably go on. It will continue until more students find a way to balance (平衡) their personal and social lives with school and work, while still finding enough time to sleep.

1. _________ is necessary for most students.

A．Homework

B．Club activities

C．Sports

D．Watching TV

2. The writer tells us _________ effects of falling asleep in class.

A．2

B．3

C．4

D．5

3. What does the underlined words “In the long run” mean _________?

A．从长远来看

B．的确

C．长时间跑步

D．然而

4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．A main reason of falling asleep in class is short of sleep.

B．A student needs three to four hours every night to do homework.

C．The effects of falling asleep in class can be not serious.

D．If students don’t deal with the problem, falling asleep in class will probably go on.

【推荐3】Most children like to visit Disneyland. But do you know these secret (秘密) things about it?

The Cats

It’s not easy to keep the park clean. Every night after the closing time, about 200 cats will come into the park. Because of them, there are few pests (害虫) in the park. They are the nice workers in the park.

The Light

In the 1950s, Walt Disney had an apartment (公寓) in the park. When the light in the house was on, people would know that the owner (主人) of the park was in. Today, the light always stays on in honor (纪念) of him.

The Hidden Mickeys

At Disneyland, Mickey Mouse logos (标志) are everywhere. However, there are hundreds of “Hidden (隐藏的) Mickeys” in the park. They are often difficult to find. No one knows how many “Hidden Mickeys” there are in the park.

1. It’s ________ to keep the Disneyland park clean.

A．easy

B．difficult

C．interesting

D．impossible

2. When will the cats come into the park?

A．In the morning.

B．At noon.

C．In the afternoon.

D．At night.

3. People show their respect (尊敬) to Walt Disney by ________.

A．visiting the park often	B．visiting his house often
C．keeping the light in his house on	D．keeping “Hidden Mickeys” in the park

4. When did Walt Disney have an apartment (公寓) in the park?

A．In the 1950s.

B．In 1950.

C．In 2050.

D．In the 2050s.

5. How many “Hidden Mickeys” are there in the park?

A．200.

B．About 200.

C．No one knows.

D．1950.

【推荐1】

Postmen Wanted No experience necessary but you must be hard-working. Free to choose working hours. Have a driver's license. Write to No. 38 Zhonghua Rd., Wuxi.	English Teachers Wanted Warm and patient college students. Able to speak standard English, good with children. Time: on weekends E-mail address: Sunshine School@163.com
Air Hostesses Wanted Age between 20 and 33. Height from 1.7 m to 1.75 m. Two foreign languages. College graduate (毕业生). Address: China Airlines, Beijing	Tour Guides Wanted Two years' working experience. Good English and good at talking to people. Age: 20-25 Go to Friendship Traveling Company to ask the manager for more information.

1. If you want to be a postman, you should ________.

A．be hard-working	B．be patient with people
C．be good at English	D．have two years' working experience

2. A college girl student who is good at English can ask for being ________.

A．a postman

B．an English teacher

C．an air hostess

D．a tour guide

3. Wang Ping is 27, a college graduate, and knows two foreign languages. Which job is suitable for her?

A．Working in Friendship Traveling Company.	B．Working in a post office.
C．Serving for China Airlines.	D．Teaching at Sunshine School.

4. The tour guides wanted should ________.

A．have a driver's license	B．be good at talking to people
C．be good with children	D．speak two foreign languages

5. Which of the following is true?

A．If you want to be a postman, you have to work on weekends.

B．If you want to be a teacher, please write to No.38 Zhonghua Rd.

C．If you want to know more information about tour guides wanted, you can send an e-mail.

D．If you want to be an air hostess, you must have finished college study.

【推荐2】As we all know, Lu Xun was one of the greatest Chinese writers. Lu Xun was his pen name. His real name is Zhou Shuren.

Lu Xun was born in a rich family on September 25,1881. He grew up in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Lu Xun was a hard—working student. He got good grades and enjoyed reading a lot at school. In 1902, Lu Xun went to study in Japan. Two years later, he started to study medicine here because he wanted to be a doctor and helped people to keep healthy. However, he left his school two years later. From then on he decided to be a writer. He thought it was more important to help Chinese people think right. He wrote a lot of articles. And he sent them to newspapers. Although Lu Xun died, we will remember him forever.

正确的写“T”,错误的写“F”。
1. Lu Xun was one of the greatest Chinese writers.
2. Lu Xun was his real name.
3. Lu Xun enjoyed reading at school.
4. Lu Xun started to study medicine in Japan in 1903.
5. Although Lu Xun died, we will forget him forever.

【推荐3】Do you have a pen pal? If not, do you want to have one? Now let me tell you how to get a pen pal. There are usually three steps (步骤). The first is greeting. In this step, you and your new friend will say “hello” to each other and tell names. The second step is to talk. When you are talking with your new friend, it is always about your age, your family, your favorites or any other thing like that. The third step is leave-taking. In this step, you tell your new friend that you are happy to meet him/her. You can also say “Do you want to be my pen pal?” or “I hope we can be pen pals.”

1. This passage is about ________.

A．how to get a pen pal

B．how to get to hotel

C．how to learn new language

D．how to write a letter to a good friend

2. Which of the following is NOT a greeting?

A．Hi!

B．Where are you going?

C．Hello, my name is Jane.

D．Good morning.

3. You may talk about your father’s favorite animals in the ________ step.

A．first

B．second

C．third

D．fourth

4. What does “leave-taking” mean?

A．Meeting your pen pal.

B．Visiting your pen pal’s house.

C．Saying goodbye to your pen pal.

D．Telling your pen pal your favorites.