【推荐1】When told to exercise more or exercise regularly, most people would say “I don’t have time to exercise” or “I am too busy to exercise”.

Indeed, we are all busy. We are busy with our schoolwork, our jobs and endless housework. Students have a lot of homework to do after school, and many of them even have to go to cram schools(补习班). Nine—to—fivers often have to work late for urgent(紧急的)projects. As for housewives, they can’t even take a rest until having all the housework done and putting everyone else to bed. No one seems to be able to squeeze(挤)time out of our busy schedule to exercise.

But, how about getting up a little earlier so you can go jogging for 30 minutes? How about getting off the bus one or two stops earlier and walking to your school or company? How about taking the office stairs instead of a lift? How about getting away from your TV or your keyboard or your mobile phone right now to do yoga or Pilates? You know, in fact it’s not whether you have time for it or not, but whether you want to do it or not. As the saying goes, “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.”

Stop finding ourselves excuses. Let’s get active from now on! And we might as well try to talk our friends and family into getting active with us, because exercising is always more fun when you are with someone else. Also, you’ll be happier if all the people you love and care about are healthy.

1. According to the writer, what is the real reason that people don’t exercise?

A．They are too busy.	B．They are too tired.
C．They don’t want to.	D．They aren’t allowed to.

2. According to this article, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．Many students have to go to cram schools after school.

B．Housewives are the least busy people of the family.

C．Nine—to—fivers cannot always leave the office on time.

D．We hope our family can be healthy by taking exercise.

3. What is the main idea of this article?

A．Nothing is impossible to a willing mind.	B．Time and tide wait for no man.
C．The grass is always greener on the other side.	D．The early bird catches the worm.

【推荐1】While I was running slowly one morning, I saw my friend's father sitting alone on the roadside bench. So I crossed the road to wish him a good morning.
As I came over to him, he was very happy to see me. He said it was nice of me to come and chat with him. Then he said to me in a low and sad voice： "At this stage of my life, it feels very lonely here. Anybody sharing a few heartfelt moments would mean a lot to me. "
I was completely shocked by what he said, and I wondered： What could be that little thing that I can do to make his life different?
I knew he was a painter, so I started to ask him about his latest painting experiences. Painting is a passionate (充满激情的) topic for him, and he started to talk with me about it. I asked him, "Can you teach me to paint?"
He was surprised at first and then agreed instantly.
Now, every other day, I go to learn how to paint from him. We paint a lot and talk a lot. He says he feels better, and he waits for me. I say I feel better. After all, I am the one getting so much wisdom from a man who is nearing the horizon of his life with so much experience!
1. What was the friend's father doing when the writer saw him?

A．He was doing sports.

B．He was sitting alone.

C．He was waiting for the writer.

D．He was painting.

2. The old man felt _____ at the sight of the writer.

A．pleased	B．strange
C．shocked	D．surprised

3. What does the friend's father do?

A．He is a teacher.

B．He is a painter.

C．He is an arts collector.

D．He is a public speaker.

4. Why did the writer talk with the old man about painting?

A．Because the writer was interested in painting.

B．Because the writer has much painting experience.

C．Because the old man was interested in painting.

D．Because the old man asked the writer something about painting.

5. From the passage we can know ____

A．the writer is generous

B．the writer is kind-hearted

C．the writer is hard-working

D．the writer is clever

【推荐2】

Wang Yaping, together with Zhai Zhigang and Ye Guangfu, went into space aboard the Shenzhou XIII on October 16th. The 41-year-old Wang became the first female astronaut (女航天员) to enter Tiangong space station.

Wang’s space dream started in 2003, when China sent its first astronaut Yang Liwei into space. At that time, Wang was a pilot in the Chinese army. After having safe flights for 1,600 hours over nine years, Wang was a strong candidate to become an astronaut in 2010. She pushed herself hard, getting the same training as men. “The space environment won’t change because you are a woman,” she told Xinbua.

The hardest part is the high-G training. Sitting in a spinning (旋转的) machine, Wang would become blind for a while because her brain was short of blood. “There’s a red button (按钮), said Wang.” If you can’t bear it, you can press it to stop.” But Wang never used it. “There is no such red button in my heart.” That strong spirit finally made her dream come true in 2013. She joined the team for the Shenzhou X mission.

Wang said that as astronauts, women have their own advantages (优势). “Women may be more patient and can better deal with loneliness. Women’s hearts are also easier to adapt (适应) to the weightless environment, making them more suitable for long-term missions.”

Wang Yaping went a long way before becoming the first woman to enter the Tiangong space station. She sets a good example for all women who dream of going to space.

1. What does the underlined word candidate in the second paragraph probably mean?

A．成员

B．伙伴

C．候选人

D．飞行员

2. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Wang is the first female astronaut in the world.

B．Wang dreamed of being an astronaut in 2003.

C．It was a short time before Wang made her dream come true.

D．Wang pressed the red button when she became blind after the high-G training.

3. What advantages does a female astronaut have according to Wang? 　 　
a. More patience.                                b. Less weight.
c. More problem-solving skills.             d. Better ability to deal with loneliness.

A．ad

B．ab

C．bc

D．bd

4. What can we learn from Wang’s story?

A．Never too old to learn.

B．Well begun is half done.

C．Old habits die hard.

D．Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it.

【推荐3】Robert was a boy of eight years old. One day, when he was doing cleaning at home, he thought he should move the box out of the house. The box made of wood was very heavy. And it was much bigger than he. He tried, but he could not move it. After resting for a short time, the boy started once more, but failed again. He couldn’t even move it a bit. He felt very tired and hopeless.

Just then, his father came home from work and saw his son work hard. He didn’t help Robert. Instead, he asked, “Dear son, have you done your best? And are you doing everything you can?”

“Yes, I am!” the boy cried.

“No, you’re not.” his father said quietly, “You have not asked me to help you. Asking for help is not a weakness. At some point, even the strongest of us needs help. It is important to know when to ask for help and understand why you need it. Never be afraid to ask others for help when you’re in trouble.” Robert nodded with a big smile.

根据语篇内容，判断下列句子正误，正确的为“T”，错误的为“F”。
1. The boy wanted to move away a wooden box.
2. Robert couldn’t move the box out because it was too big and heavy.
3. Robert didn’t feel tired or hopeless after he tried again and again.
4. Robert’s father gave him warm help when he saw Robert was tired.
5. According to the passage, Robert finally asked his father for help in the end.

【推荐1】A doctor entered the hospital hurriedly after being called in for important surgery (外科手术) . He found the boy's father in the hall waiting worriedly.

On seeing him, the father cried out, "Why did you take all this time to come? Don't you know that my son is in danger? Don't you have any sense of duty?"

The doctor smiled and said, "I am sorry. I wasn't in the hospital and I came as fast as I could after receiving the call and now I wish you'd calm down so that I can do my work."

"Calm down? What if your son was in this room right now? Would you calm down? If your own son dies while waiting for a doctor, then what will you do?" said the father angrily. The doctor smiled again and replied, "We will do our best and you should also pray (祈祷) for your son's healthy life."

The surgery took some hours, after which the doctor went out happily, "Thank goodness! Your son is saved!" And without waiting for the father's reply he carried on running, saying, "If you have any questions, ask the nurse."

"Couldn't he wait some minutes so that I can ask about my son's state?" shouted the father when seeing the nurse minutes after the doctor left.

The nurse answered, tears coming down her face. "His son died yesterday in a road accident. He was at the burial (葬礼) when we called him for your son's surgery. And now that he saved your son's life, he left running to finish his son's burial."

1. What did the doctor do after he received the call for the surgery?

A．He asked another doctor to do his duty.

B．He went to the hospital as soon as possible.

C．He discussed the boy's state with the father.

2. The father shouted at the doctor because he thought __________.

A．he had waited too long

B．no one cared for his son

C．the doctor was cold to him

3. Who told the truth to the father in the end?

A．The doctor

B．The nurse.

C．His son.

4. How might the father feel after he knew the truth?

A．Angry

B．Doubtful.

C．Sorry.

5. What may the story show us?

A．Seeing is believing.

B．Time waits for no man.

C．Think before you decide.

【推荐2】

Lost ＆ Found
1. Found: Is this your computer game? Please call Jim. Phone 512-8843.	2. Lost: A set of keys. My name is Henry Cooper. Please call Henry at 476-3539.
3. Lost: A blue watch. My name is Peter. My phone number is 680-7432.	4. Found: Is this your notebook? Please call Sam at 555-0287.

1. What color is the watch?

A．green

B．red

C．blue

D．black

2. What’s Sam’s telephone number?

A．512-8843

B．467-3539

C．680-7432

D．555-0287

3. _______ found (找到) the computer game.

A．Sam

B．Peter

C．Henry

D．Jim

4. _______ lost a set of keys.

A．Jim

B．Henry

C．Peter

D．Sam

5. Sam found a _______.

A．computer game

B．notebook

C．watch

D．a set of keys

【推荐3】

127 HOURS This movie comes from the true story of a mountain climber, Aron Ralston, who falls into a canyon（峡谷）in Utah. He can't get out of the canyon because his arm is under a rock. Over the next five days he thinks about his life, his friends, and his family. He wants to save himself. After the fifth day, he cuts off his arm. It is an amazing movie and James Franco gives an excellent performance as Aron Ralston.

MY SISTER's KEEPER This movie comes from a novel by Jodi Picoult. The central character, Kate, has a serious blood illness. Her younger sister has lots of operations to save her sister. This is a moving movie about what it means to be a good parent, a good sister, a good person. The acting is excellent, with Cameron Diaz in the role of the mother. You'll need a big box of tissues!

THE KING's SPEECH Everything about this prize—winning historical theatre play is perfect: the screenplay（台词）, the costurnes, the background, the sounds, and, of course, the wonderful performance by Colin Firth in the role of King George VI. The movie comes from the true-life story of the King's speech disability and his unusual friendship with his Australian speech trainer. A great movie.

SHERLOCK HOLMES This action-adventure movie directed by Guy Ritchie takes place in London in 1891. Robert Downey Jr. plays the role of Sherlock Holmes. He is one of the most interesting characters I've ever seen on screen. The special effects（特效）are amazing and the screenplay is excellent. It's fun, it's pleasing, and Robert Downey Jr. will hold your attention from beginning to end.

1. What does the underlined part "You'll need a big box of tissues!" suggest?

A．The story is sad.	B．The parent is funny.
C．The characters are famous.	D．The movie is moving.

2. Who acts as a mountain climber in the movie 127 HOURS?

A．James Franco.	B．Cameron Diaz.
C．Colin Firth.	D．Robert Downey Jr.

3. Information about the director, the actor and the character is given in ______________.

A．127 HOURS	B．MY SISTER's KEEPER
C．THE KING's SPEECH	D．SHERLOCK HOLMES

【推荐1】Do you hope to do a lot of homework every evening? Are you interested in your classes? Who do you want to teach you? Maybe you have lots of questions in your mind before school starts.
Well, I want to give you some good advice (建议) on these problems.
First, keep calm (冷静的). Don't worry about all the questions you have. Put your heart into learning, and you can find something you are interested in. Do it actively.
Second, try your best to finish your homework quickly. Don't spend a lot of time on it. Do more reading or writing in English. Think about the problems you have and solve them at once.Don't stay up late (熬夜), or you can't study well the next day.
Third, think of something instead of (而不是) copying or repeating(重复). If you can remember the words in your way, you can tell your teachers you don't like the way of copying them again and again. Be sure you can pass the test. I think your teachers will agree with you. And they can give you something interesting to do.
School is really a good place for you to learn. Believe in (相信) your teachers and yourself. You are the best one and you can do everything well.
1. The writer writes the passage to _______.

A．give students some good ways of learning

B．ask students not to listen to their teachers

C．ask students not to do their homework

D．tell students what a good teacher is

2. What does the writer tell students to do about their homework?

A．They should spend a lot of time on it.

B．They should stay up late doing it.

C．They should do more reading or writing in English.

D．They should have boring work to do.

3. What's the third piece of advice about?

A．How to get on with friends.

B．How to get high grades.

C．What kind of schoolwork is better for students.

D．How to finish the homework in a short time.

4. According to the passage, students should believe in _______.

A．themselves and their teachers

B．themselves and their parents

C．their parents and teachers

D．themselves and their classmates

【推荐2】Loot at the instruction on the bottle of the medicine and then choose the right answers.

John is twelve years old. He had a bad cold and coughed day and night. He went to see a doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine.

Cough Medicine.

Shake(摇动) it well before use.

Take it three times each day before meals.

Dose(药量):

Age: over 14   2 teaspoonfuls(勺)

8～13     1 teaspoonful

4～7     1/2 teaspoonful

Not right for children below the age of three. Put it in a cold place. Use it before December 1st 2014.

1. John should take       a day.

A．2 teaspoonfuls

B．3 teaspoonfuls

C．4 teaspoonfuls

2. The medicine should be kept in       .

A．a fridge

B．hot water

C．any place

3. John should       before he takes it.

A．shake the medicine well

B．eat nothing

C．do some exercise

4. When people are      years old, they cannot take this medicine.

A．eighty

B．thirty

C．two

5. John will       the medicine when it is left after Dec. 1st, 2014.

A．throw away

B．stop to take

C．take once

【推荐3】

Chinese students are thought to be hard workers who put great effort into their studies. How well do they perform on tests on a world level? The 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA国际学生能力评估项目) found that 15-year-olds in Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang ranked(排列) No 1 in reading, science and math. They got the highest rating(等级) — Level 4.

The PISA is carried out every three years by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This year, it tested around 600,000 students in 79 countries and regions.

Students from Singapore came in second place in reading. Students from Macao ranked third in all three categories (类别). Students from the United States ranked Level 3 for reading and science and Level 2 for math.

Chinese mainland students first took part in the PISA in 2009, when students from Shanghai ranked on top. The city's students got the top spot again in 2012.

The PISA rankings have raised global(全球的) interest in Chinese teaching methods. The UK ranked 26th in math in the 2012 PISA. Teachers there are starting to use Chinese math-teaching methods. Around 5,000 of Britain's 16,000 primary schools have used the Shanghai math-teaching method, China Daily reported.

Britain translated math textbooks from Chinese schools and published them in 2017. Every year since 2014, groups of British and Chinese teachers have visited each other's schools to share teaching tips and discuss methods.

The new teaching methods have allowed younger students to learn basic knowledge in a more solid (坚实的) way that makes sure they understand more complex content (复杂的内容) when they are older, noted Carol Knights from Britain's National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Math.

Both China and the UK have benefited (获益) from each other. “We've benefited from working with Chinese partners due to(归咎于) the very high quality of lesson planning and teaching for memorization in China. Our Chinese partners have benefited from our methods of the development of character, focus on innovation (创新) and application (应用) of knowledge," Philip Avery, from the Bohunt Education Trust, said to China Daily.

1. From the article, we know that mainland students ________.

A．won many international prizes	B．performed well on the 2018 PISA
C．helped the OECD organize the 2018 PISA	D．joined an international student organization

2. What do we know about the PISA?

A．It tests students from different places.	B．It is carried out every year.
C．It is held by the United Nations.	D．Its tests cover students in all countries.

3. What does the report show about students from different regions?

A．Students from Macao ranked second in reading.

B．Students from the US are better at math than reading.

C．15-year-old students from Beijing ranked highest in reading.

D．Students from Shanghai were the best math learners in 2018.

4. Britain translated math textbooks from Chinese schools to ________.

A．learn how Chinese schools teach math

B．improve British students' ability to innovate

C．help British students apply their knowledge

D．give suggestions to Chinese students who are learning math

5. What can we infer(推断) from the passage?

A．More countries will pay more attention to their teaching methods.

B．China will get top score again.

C．We should take extra courses after school.

D．The students in China are smarter than those in other countries.