【推荐1】It’s seven o’clock. Jenny gets up and takes a shower. Next she gets dressed and goes to the kitchen to have breakfast.

Jenny usually has some milk and bread for breakfast. After breakfast she makes her room tidy. Her mother did it for her before, but it’s her job now. She feels very happy to give a hand to her mother. She always walks to school alone(单独地) because it is just down the street.   

After morning lessons Jenny goes to have lunch at the school dining hall(餐厅).   

She eats with her best friends and they talk about all kinds of things. Movies are always their favorite topic(话题).   

In the afternoon it’s time to play different sports. Jenny likes to practice them all but she likes basketball best. At 4: 00 p.m. she is home. Her parents come back from work at 6: 30 p.m. Jenny does her homework first, and then she listens to music or watches TV.   

Dinner time is about 7: 30 p.m. Jenny helps her mother. After dinner Jenny’s father cleans the kitchen. Jenny and her mother help him, Jenny tells her parents interesting things at school. She enjoys staying and talking with her family.

1. What does Jenny do before breakfast?

A．She takes a shower.	B．She goes for a walk.
C．She plays basketball.	D．She makes her room tidy.

2. The underlined words “give a hand to” in Paragraph 2 may mean “________”.

A．ask

B．help

C．talk to

D．play with

3. Jenny and her best friends like talking about ________ best.

A．sports

B．weather

C．movies

D．food

4. How long does Jenny have to be home alone before her parents come back from work?

A．For one hour.	B．For one and a half hours.
C．For two hours.	D．For two and a half hours.

5. What can we know from the last paragraph?

A．Jenny loves her family.	B．Jenny’s father likes cooking.
C．Jenny has lots of friends at school.	D．Jenny’s parents are busy with their jobs.

【推荐2】The Lambert family lives near (在……附近) a big river. They are a family of four. Mr. Lambert is a teacher. He teaches English in a middle school. He can also speak French and Spanish. His school is across (在……对面) the river, so he goes to work by boat every day. Mrs. Lambert has a small bookshop. The books there are all interesting. Mrs. Lambert is very nice, so people like reading (阅读) and shopping in her bookshop. Elena is Mr. and Mrs. Lambert’s daughter. She is only 5 years old. She likes riding her bike near their house. Sometimes she goes swimming in the river. She is a very good swimmer. Philip, the son of the family, doesn’t like swimming, but he likes the river. He likes fishing (钓鱼). His favorite thing after school is going fishing with his dad in a boat. He is only 12 years old, but he is really good at it.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. Mr. Lambert CANNOT speak ______.

A．English

B．French

C．Spanish

D．Chinese

2. What can we know about Mrs. Lambert?

A．She reads a lot.

B．She sells books.

C．She is very interesting.

D．She goes to work by boat.

3. Elena is Philip’s ______.

A．teacher

B．classmate

C．sister

D．cousin

4. Why does Philip like the river?

A．Because his father works on the river.

B．Because the river is very beautiful.

C．Because he likes swimming.

D．Because he likes fishing.

5. What’s the best title (标题) of the passage?

A．A great shop

B．A good swimmer

C．The Lambert family

D．The Lambert family’s habit

【推荐3】Here are the results of the student activity survey at No 3 Middle School.    1    About 8% of students do homework three or four times a week.

Some students exercise after school every day.    2    Only a few students never exercise. Over 80% of students watch TV once or twice a week.    3    

    4     Nearly all students like this activity. About 26% of students use the Internet three or four times a week. But most students are too busy to go to the Internet bar every day.    5    

A．But more than 60% of students only exercise once or twice a week.

B．Do you like watching TV?

C．The results for "use the Internet" are quite interesting.

D．Only 5 of students go there every day.

E．Most students do homework every day.

F．Most students go shopping on weekends.

G．Some students watch TV every day.

【推荐1】Monday, Oct. 23, marks the beginning of Shuangjiang or "Frost's Descent", the 18^thof the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar .It usually falls around October 23 and ends around November 7, making it the last term of autumn and meaning the last two weeks of the season. Since many foreign tourists have known little about, here is some information about it.

An end and new beginning

By the time of Shuangjiang. most of the harvesting (丰收) work is already completed in northern China .Farmers are now able to enjoy a period of rest.

But in the south .the harvest is still in its best time, as farmers have to take home the sweet potatoes before they are destroyed by the coming frost.

Across the country, after year of farming, now it is time to plow the fields and prepare the soil for next year.

Enjoy the flaming red maple leaves (枫叶)

Autumn might be the most colorful season in China with the leaves turning from golden yellow to red. Activities like hiking become popular as people appreciate the bright red leaves.

Nearly all the tourist websites list the best places for admiring the red maple leaves during this time, and many cities start to offer official routes for the best views of the leaves.

Appreciating in the view an old tradition starting in ancient times .Du Mu ,a well-known poet from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) described the mountainous scenery in a poem :“ stopped the coach as charmed by the maple woods ; Frosted autumn leaves outshine February flowers in redness.”

Best time to adjust (调整)to a healthy lifestyle

It is said that Shuangjiang is the best time to adjust to a nourishing (营养的) life, which reflects the belief that this is an important time to focus (关注) on health."Keeping warm "should be dealt with first.

Persimmon is the most popular fruit in many areas .Chinese believe that persimmon could not only keep off the coldness ,but also strengthen the muscles and bones .Other fruits ,including apples and bananas, are believed to help provide the necessary nutrition for the human body.

1. The writer uses the poem to show that ______.

A．poets take more interest in autumn

B．it has just become popular for people to appreciate the bright red leaves

C．different routes are provided for us to enjoy the view

D．admiring the autumn view is a Chinese traditional custom

2. By saying "Keeping warm should be dealt with first", the author probably means that ______.

A．People might feel warmer around Shuangjiang.

B．People usually have difficulty keeping warm around Shuangjiang.

C．It's unnecessary to keep warm around Shuangjiang

D．It's more important to keep warm than other things around Shuangjiang.

3. This passage probably tries to interest _______.

A．kids aged 3-6	B．travelers from other countries
C．rock music lovers	D．football fans

4. Which of the following structures will you choose for the mind map of this passage?

A．

B．

C．

D．

【推荐2】Almost every kid on the planet loves snacks, and they seldom care how healthy they are. Although some snacks like chocolate and candy are found everywhere, others are unique to a country or a culture.

In Japan, matcha（抹茶）is a kind of green tea powder. It is made from tea leaves and can be used with ice cream or cake. In fact, matcha came from China first but took off in Japan. Biscuits or cookies covered with chocolate are also a Japanese favorite.

Potato chips and French fries are very popular in the US. They are very cheap and tasty. But they are high in calories and eating too much may make you fat. Popcorn（爆米花）is another typical snack. People eat it when they are watching sports games or visiting the amusement park. Most cinemas also sell popcorn.

In the UK, many people sit down for snacks at around 4pm every day. They call it “afternoon tea”. Traditional afternoon tea is biscuits and tea. People also have the scone（烤饼）with jam and cream, which is probably the most classic English snack. Potato chips and French fries are popular in the UK, too.

Do you want to eat snacks in a healthy way? Here are some helpful tips. Have a look! A handful of walnuts is great for your brain. But a whole bag will add nothing but fat. If you’re crazy for chocolate, try a hot chocolate drink instead of a chocolate bar. Don’t eat too many snacks after dinner.

1. Most kids usually don’t think about ________.

A．where to find snacks like chocolate and candy

B．whether snacks are healthy or not

C．why they love to eat snacks

D．what snacks stand for a country or a culture

2. ________ is (are) popular both in the US and in the UK.

A．Biscuits and cookies	B．Popcorn
C．Potato chips and French fries	D．The scone

3. Paragraphs 2-4 mainly talk about ________.

A．some snacks are special to a country or a culture

B．the most delicious snacks around the world

C．some helpful tips to eat snacks in a healthy way

D．why some snacks are popular in some countries

4. Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage? (P=Paragraph)

A．

B．

C．

D．

【推荐3】Children in England will no longer be able to buy energy drinks. The UK government has made plans to ban (禁止) the sale of energy drinks to kids. It is now asking for public suggestions as to what age the ban should start at (16 or 18), the BBC reported.

An energy drink is a type of drink that contains stimulants (兴奋剂), such as caffeine (咖啡因). Red Bull is one of the most famous energy drinks. The makers of these drinks say that they can give you energy when you feel tired.

However, these drinks have very high levels of sugar and caffeine. Energy drinks have 65 percent more sugar than normal soft drinks. This may explain why obesity (肥胖) rates have risen among children.

Too much caffeine can lead to health problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness. A 250 ml can of Red bull contains about 80 mg of caffeine, three times the level of a can of Coca Cola, The Guardian noted.

In the UK, more than two thirds of 10-to-17-year-olds buy energy drinks, according to the government date. Childhood obesity is one of the greatest health challenges (挑战) this country faces. It’s important that we do all we can to make sure children have the best start in life,” the UK former Prime Minister Theresa May said in a statement.

The ban would apply to (应用于) drinks containing more than 150 mg of caffeine per liter. Under the ban, shops in England that sell the drinks to children would face fines of up to t2,500 (22,070 yuan).

1. According to the ban, how many mg of caffeine in drinks can be sold to children?

A．80 mg

B．65 mg

C．less than 150 mg

D．more than 150 mg

2. What does the underlined word “This” refer to?

A．sugar

B．energy drink

C．soft drink

D．caffeine

3. What is an energy drink?

A．It’s a type of drink that contains a lot of milk.

B．It’s a type of drink that has a very low level of caffeine.

C．It’s a type of drink that contains stimulants.

D．It’s a type of drink that can keep you healthy.

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The ban will be carried out around the world.

B．Shops that are against the ban would not be punished.

C．The UK will ban the sale of all drinks to children.

D．Energy drinks do a lot of harm to children’s health.

【推荐2】It was 18：15. Rob waited outside the cinema impatiently. His friend, Steve, was supposed to meet him in five minutes.

Both of them really liked movies and tried to see one almost every week, but lately Steve had been arriving later and later. If he didn't arrive soon, they wouldn't have time to get popcorn and drinks before the movie started. They might even miss the previews（预告）！Rob grumbled（发牢骚）while he waited.

He watched cars arriving at the parking lot, trying to find Steve's blue car. However, watching cars made him more irritated（恼怒的）.He was almost sure Steve would be late.

Rob checked his watch one more time. There was only one minute left…Then he heard a voice. "Rob, I made it!”

Rob turned around and saw his friend Steve. He looked at his watch again. Steve was on time.

"Well, let's go then,”Rob suggested. He reached for his wallet then, so he could buy a ticket. Where was his wallet? He looked around worriedly.

"What's wrong?" Steve asked.

"I don't have my wallet.”

"Go and check in your car.”

Rob ran across the parking lot. By the time he got his wallet from his car and bought a ticket, he'd already missed the previews and he didn't have time to get popcorn or a drink. Steve shared his popcorn, but Rob could hardly eat it.

When the movie was over, Rob said to Steve, "I'm sorry, Steve. I was grumbling about you being late, but then I was the one who was late.”

"Don' t worry. It happens to all of us.”

"I see now. Thanks for understanding.”

"That's what friends are for,”Steve said.

1. When was Steve supposed to meet Rob?

A．At 18：00.

B．At 18：10.

C．At 18：15.

D．At 18：20.

2. How many times did Rob check his watch?

A．Once.

B．Twice.

C．Three times.

D．Four times.

3. Rob ran to the parking lot to

A．get his ticket	B．check his car
C．get his wallet	D．find his friend

4. Rob felt sorry because he __________.

A．was late himself	B．missed the previews
C．didn't like the movie	D．had no time to buy a drink

【推荐3】It’s usual to hear of Chinese parents hiring a tutor（家教）if their children are doing poorly on tests. Did you know that teenagers can be tutors themselves? Amir Davis,16, from New York, US, is a tutor. Together with six other teens runs a special tutoring pro-gram for other kids in his community. The program mainly helps middle schoolers who have difficulties in their classes or who are preparing for a test called the Specialized High School Admissions Test （SHSAT）. It is an admissions test（入学考试）for eight STEM-Orien-ted（注重STEM教育的）public high schools in New York.

As an African-American student at one of these schools, Davis was sad to realize that black and Latino（拉丁裔的）students had low admission rates（录取率）every year. These groups hold only 10.4 percent of the students admitted these schools.

One of the reasons for the low admission rate is that a number of black and Latino students don’t take the SHSAT, with many families not realizing that they can take the test. So Davis tries to help kids in his area prepare for the test while also helping them with other schoolwork.

Davis and his team recently turned a building that his father bought into a tutoring center. During their tutoring, they first address what the students are doing in their classrooms. If they are having trouble with any specific topic, Davis or other tutors will walk them through it. With this help, the students can try to improve their knowledge of difficult sub-jects and do better in the classroom.

1. Davis runs a tutoring program to help ________.

A．students choose a good tutor

B．black and Latino students find better jobs

C．students with good grades become tutors

D．middle school students prepare for the SHST

2. Black and Latino students have low admission rates in STEM-oriented schools because ________.

A．most of them don’t work hard

B．they need tutors to help them with their school work

C．many schools don’t accept black and Latino students

D．many of them don’t realize that they can take a test to get in

3. What does the underlined phrase “walk them through it” mean?

A．take them away quickly	B．help them out easily
C．talk about the problem together	D．celebrate the success happily

4. What do we know from the story?

A．Davis’s parents support his program.

B．Davis is finding it hard to run the program.

C．Davis’s tutoring center makes a lot of money.

D．Kids don’t get much help from Davis’s tutoring.

【推荐1】The coffee shop Starbucks will give people a discount if they bring their own cups. It wants to cut down on the number of paper cups that are put in the rubbish bins. It is part of a two-month experiment in cafes in England. Starbucks wants to reduce waste and recycle more, The president of Starbucks in the UK said, "We are very happy to increase recycling rates(比率)，and reusable cups are a key part of our waste reduction plan." Bosses will decide later if they will continue the discounts. People who bring their own cups will not get a discount on the cafe's cheaper filter coffee.

The problem of paper cups has been in the news a lot. Around seven million cups are thrown away every day. Reporters say that some cafes lie about how many paper cups they recycle. The reporters say the cafes do not recycle as many cups as they say. Customers wrongly believe that a coffee shop is environmentally friendly. Less than one in 400 paper cups at coffee shops are recycled. A coffee drinker said she would bring her own cup. She said, "I am so sad that cafes recycle so little. I thought they were more responsible."

1. Starbucks will give people discounts if they bring their _______.

A．families

B．pets

C．cups

D．friends

2. How long will the discounts of the experiment in cafes last in England?

A．Two weeks.

B．Two months.

C．Two years.

D．Ten years.

3. What do people waste in the cafes?

A．Cheaper coffee.

B．Filter coffee.

C．Paper cups.

D．Water.

4. People feel _______ when they know cafes waste a lot of paper cups.

A．surprised

B．excited

C．happy

D．sad

5. The passage is mainly about _______.

A．food

B．drinks

C．health

D．environment

【推荐2】Who can help you ? Maybe you think your parents, teachers or others can help you. In fact, all these people only help you to help yourself.
There have been many great men in history. They had few people to help them. They could not get good education, either. But they tried their best to learn and never gave up. One famous teacher in England once told his students, “I cannot make you great men, but I can help you make men of yourselves.”
However, some young people do nothing and they depend on others. If these young people can see their weak points and change their ways, they can be successful. They must take the advice of their parents and teachers, and most importantly, depend on themselves.
1. Many great men in history succeeded because _______.

A．they got good education.

B．their families could help them.

C．they worked hard and never gave up.

2. The famous teacher thought a teacher could _______.

A．do everything

B．help his students make men of themselves .

C．make his students become great.

3. Which of the following is true?

A．Young people should completely depend on others.

B．Young people should take the advice of their teachers and parents.

C．people in the past were cleverer than people today .

4. The writer of the passage________.

A．praise(赞扬) those who are working hard to be successful

B．likes those who depend on their parents and teachers

C．hopes to a famous person

5. Which of the following is the best title?

A．Others’ Help Is Important

B．How to Be Famous

C．Depending On Yourself.

【推荐3】

Instruction: 1. Shake well before use. 2. Take three times daily after meals. 3. Dose (每次的用量): Adults (成人) and children over 15:2 teaspoonfuls; children 8—14: 1 teaspoonful; children 3—7: 1/2 teaspoonful. 4. Not for children below the age of 3. 5. Store in a cold place. 6. Use before December 2020.

1. Rose is seven years old. She should take _____ a day.

A．1/2 teaspoonful

B．3/2 teaspoonfuls

C．3 teaspoonfuls

2. Rose’s parents should _____.

A．shake the medicine well before Rose takes some

B．let Rose eat nothing before she takes some

C．put the medicine in a warm place