【推荐2】All the cities are quite the same. Living in a modern Australian city is not very different from living in an American city. But there are some differences between living on farms.
In many parts of the world, farmers and their families live in villages or towns. In the United States, each farm family lives in its own fields. Usually their neighbours live far away. It's hard for them to see each other on weekdays. Their children take school buses to the nearest schools. These schools are only for the farm families in this area. In some areas, there are small schools for a few farm families, and the children walk to their schools. But in Australia it is very different. Farmers live near each other and their children can walk to school and often go home for meals.
Life keeps changing for everyone, so do farmers. Today there are cars, good roads, radios, television sets and there are modern machines for farming. All of these are changing farmers' life.
1. Living in a modern Australian city is almost_______ living in an American city.

A．different from	B．comfortable like
C．the same as	D．as important as

2. Usually farm families live in_______.

A．big cities

B．the country

C．the school

D．mountains

3. The farmers in_______ can visit each other easily on weekdays.

A．the world

B．Australia

C．China

D．the USA

4. How do American farmers' children go to school?

A．They take school buses or walk to their schools.

B．They ride their bikes to schools.

C．They only walk to schools.

D．They drive to schools.

5. What about the farmers' life now?

A．Their life is poor.	B．Their life is changing.
C．They don't like their life.	D．Their life is very hard.

【推荐3】Australia is the greatest island in the world. It is to the south of the equator（赤道）. So when it is summer in our country, it is cold winter in Australia.

Australia is big, but the population（人口）there is thin. The population is the same as that of Shanghai, a city of China. Australia is a young nation and Australian people come from many different countries.

Australia has many, many sheep. After a short drive from town, you will see sheep around you. You can also find kangaroo has a “bag” below its chest. The mother kangaroo keeps its baby in the “bag”.

Australia is a relaxed, informal society（社会）. When greeting others, students and young people say “Hello” or “Hi”. Sometimes they will say “How’s it going?” In more formal（正式的）situations they usually shake hands the first time they meet. “Good morning”, “Good afternoon” or “Pleased to meet you” are formal greetings. English is Australia’s national language.

1. Australia is the greatest island in the world. The word “island” may mean.

A．国家

B．城市

C．山脉

D．岛屿

2. Australia has the same population as.

A．Shanghai

B．China

C．Beijing

D．Japan

3. When it is summer in Australia, it isin China.

A．spring

B．autumn

C．winter

D．summer

4. Which statement is right, according to the passage?

A．Australia has a large population.

B．Kangaroo is a kind of sheep in Australia.

C．When you drive in Australia, you can see many horses.

D．English is Australia’s national language.

【推荐1】Last Saturday, I made a trip to Yangshuo—an old town in the southeast of Guilin.

After getting to Yangshuo by bus, I first went to the famous place—Butterfly Spring (蝴蝶泉). Butterfly Spring is the best travelling place in Moon Hill Scenic Area. It is named after a butterfly-like stalactite (钟乳石) in the beautiful park. At the entrance of the park is a large butterfly model. It looks very beautiful. He Jingzhi, a famous poet in China, visited here and was very surprised to see such a large beautiful butterfly model so he wrote “the No.1 Butterfly in the world” to praise it.

At lunchtime, I went to a small restaurant. It had friendly and quick service. I ordered two dishes. They were really delicious. But they were a little expensive.

Then I went to the famous street—the West Street. The West Street is an old street in the center of Yangshuo County with a history of more than 1,400 years. There is a saying about the West Street-One half is the village while the other half is stores.

It was a wonderful day. Just at that time, I understood the saying “Guilin’s mountains and waters rank (排名) first in China and Yangshuo’s are the best (最好的) in Guilin.”

1. Butterfly Spring is ________.

A．an old town in the southeast of Guilin	B．another name of Moon Hill Scenic Area
C．named after a butterfly-like stalactite	D．named after the butterflies in Yangshuo

2. What did He Jingzhi do?

A．He found the Butterfly Spring.	B．He was the first man to visit the Butterfly Spring.
C．He first found the butterfly-like stalactite.	D．He wrote “the No.1 Butterfly in the world”.

3. What does the underlined word “praise” mean in Chinese?

A．感谢

B．赞美

C．讽刺

D．批评

4. Which is NOT true about the writer’s lunch?

A．The writer ate at a small restaurant.	B．The restaurant had friendly and quick service.
C．The two dishes were terrible.	D．The two dishes were a little expensive.

5. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Welcome to Yangshuo	B．How Butterfly Spring came into being
C．Shopping in the West Street	D．A trip to Yangshuo

【推荐2】When I was in Chengdu, I saw teahouses on the streets. There is a saying: China has the best teahouses in the world and Chengdu has the best teahouses in China.

The service in the teahouses is really friendly. When you go into a teahouse, the waiters or waitress greet you with smiles on their faces and with teapots and cups in their hands. After you sit down, they set the cups on the table and pour the tea into the cups.

People who go to teahouses are not really thirsty. They pay 20 yuan to go to a teahouse and will sit there all day long to talk with each other. These days, more and more people go to teahouses for business talks. Some teahouses also have performances, such as story-telling and Sichuan Opera.

1. According to the passage, Chengdu has ________ in the world.

A．the best tea

B．the best teahouses

C．the worst tea

D．the cheapest teahouses

2. What does the writer think of the service in the teahouses?

A．It’s very friendly.

B．It’s so-so (一般).

C．It’s bad.

D．It’s unfriendly.

3. What does the underlined word “greet” means in the second paragraph (段落)?

A．打电话

B．照顾

C．欢迎

D．哭泣

4. From the passage, we can learn that ________.

A．every teahouse has performances

B．there are many teahouses in Chengdu.

C．only the waitresses make tea in the teahouses

D．young people don’t like going to the teahouses

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

A．The Price of Teahouses	B．China Has Great Teahouses
C．Performances in Teahouses	D．Teahouses in Chengdu

【推荐3】下面文章有五处需要添加小标题，请从一下选项（A—F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题，选项中有一项是多余项。

Hong Kong is a good shopping place. During the Hong Kong Shopping Festival in July and August each year, Hong Kong puts on special events and stores put on sales.

    1    

Hong Kong is a city with lots of shopping malls, departments stores, and street markets. But shopping areas are mainly in Hong Kong Island, and Kowloon(九龙).

    2    

Hong Kong is one of the best shopping places in the world. The best three buys are clothes, cosmetics(化妆品) and electric appliance(电器). As the goods are tax free, the prices are always lower than those found in other countries.

    3    

When you shop in Hong Kong, you usually need to change your money. And you will find the currency symbol $ on the price tag. It looks like the symbol of US dollars, but it always refers to Hong Kong dollars rather than US dollars. You can exchange your currency for Hong Kong dollars at any authorized money changers.

    4    

There are many street markets in Hong Kong. You can buy souvenirs there. The famous street markets are Stanley Market, Ladies Market and Temple Street Market.

    5    

Retail shops usually open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, but most department stores and shopping malls in main tourist areas will stay open until 9:30 p.m. or even later. Please check the opening hours before you pay them a visit.

A．Hong Kong Dollars

B．Opening hours in Hong Kong

C．The Best Three buys in Hong Kong

D．Exchange money in Hong Kong

E．Street Markets in Hong Kong

F．Shopping Areas in Hong Kong

【推荐3】

#1 ________ Want to have a good sleep? Or want to enjoy yourself in a room with a big window? Then, it is your choice! Tel: 01826 387263 E-mail: info@woodhotel.co.uk Website: www.woodshotel.co.uk Opening time: Coffee shop: 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Movie hall: 11:00 a.m.—midnight	#2 ________ There are many animals you can feed. I’m sure you can enjoy your holiday here! Tel: 01687 396842 Opening time: 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. E-mail: sales@happyfarm.co.uk Website: www.happyfarm.co.uk Price: $5 adult $4 child $15 family
#3 ________ Come and see the beauty of art. There is something for everyone—including popular drawings and a great shop full of funny books and cards. Price: $4.00 Opening time: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Tel: 01887 396822 Website: www.artmuseum.co.uk

1. When can you go to the Movie hall of #1?

A．At 8:00 a.m.

B．At 9:00 a.m.

C．At 10:00 a.m.

D．At 2:00 p.m.

2. How much should two families pay for a visit to #2?

A．$30.

B．$18.

C．$15.

D．$9.

3. What can you buy at #3?

A．Cute pencils.

B．Funny cards.

C．Interesting CDs.

D．Beautiful notebooks.

4. What is the proper title for #1, #2 and #3?
a. Happy Farm        b. Woods Hotel        c. The Art Museum

A．a-b-c

B．a-c-b

C．b-a-c

D．c-a-b

5. Where is the text most probably from?

A．A science book.

B．A guide book.

C．A picture book.

D．A history book.

【推荐1】We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm.

Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave. They think that the sound of western classic (古典的) music makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. Without music, people spend even less.

Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This makes people eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way.

Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax.

The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might influence the way you do things.

根据短文内容，判断下列句子正(T)误(F)。
1. According to the text,we know that music plays an important part in our daily life.
2. Scientists believe that music can influence the way people behave.
3. Light music can make people work faster and faster.
4. The habit of listening to music can make a student worry about studies.
5. Some scientists think that music can make people think and learn better.

【推荐3】According to the world Happiness Report , people who live in Denmark（丹麦）are the happiest in the world . Why ? Because they know the secret to happiness－“hygge”. But what is “hygge” ?

The Danish （丹麦）word “hygge”（pronounced“hoo-ga”）is often translated in English as “coziness”. But coziness paints only part of the picture . It’s also about spending peaceful time in a quiet environment with no calendar . It’s about spending time alone or spending time with family.

Danish people are very good at “hygge” . For example , they create a “hygge” environment by burning candles in classrooms , kitchens , bedrooms , etc . According to some reports , Danish people burn more candles every year than people from any other European country .

However , “hygge” isn’t just about creating a nice and warm environment ; it is best enjoyed with family members and friends . With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter , Danish people spend more time indoors as a result , and they often get together for a meal or hot drinks , without the distraction （使人分心的事物）of technology or the stress of daily life .

Still can’t understand what “hygge” is ? If you’re reading this in a comfortable chair , with a few candles around you , that sense of coziness you’re feeling might just be “hygge”.

1. People who live in         are the happiest in the world.

A．America

B．Denmark

C．Switzerland

D．France

2. How do Danish people create a “hygge” environment ?

A．By painting their houses.	B．By cleaning up bedrooms.
C．By burning candles.	D．By shopping online.

3. With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter , Danish people         .
① play computer games till midnight            ② spend more time indoors as a result     
③ stay up late to work in their own rooms        ④ often get together for a meal or hot drinks

A．①②

B．②④

C．①③

D．③④

4. In the last paragraph , the word “coziness” means “          ” in Chinese .

A．舒适

B．友善

C．奢侈

D．密切

5. The article mainly tells us         .

A．when Danish people like to stay home	B．why Danish people burn so many candles
C．how Danish people spend their winter	D．what the Danish secret to happiness is