【推荐1】Yesterday morning I went to Liuhou Park by bike. While I was walking in the park, a young man stopped me and asked if I could take some photos for him. I was happy to help and took many beautiful photos for him. With many thanks, he said goodbye to me. However, a few minutes later, I found the young man had left his bag on the bench(长凳). I thought he must forget to take it with him. So I decided to wait for him. Ten minutes later, the young man returned in a hurry. Seeing his bag in my hand, he was very happy. Then I gave the bag to him. He showed his gratitude to me. When I left, he thanked me again.

What a great pleasure it was to help others!

1. Yesterday morning I went to Liuhou Park ________.

A．on foot

B．by bike

C．by bus

2. A young man asked me if I could ________ for him.

A．take some photos

B．draw a picture

C．sing a song

3. The young man left his ________ on the bench.

A．hat

B．umbrella

C．bag

4. Ten ________ later, the young man returned in a hurry.

A．minutes

B．hours

C．days

5. The underlined word “gratitude”in paragraph 1 means “________” in Chinese.

A．情感

B．感激

C．看法

【推荐2】My husband Ben and I were hanging out on the street one evening. I was talking but he was looking over at someone.

He walked over to a young girl who was crying. As he talked to her, I could see from his body language that he was trying to calm her down. When I joined them, I realized that she had been homeless for some time. She told Ben that all she wanted was to go to her sister's house in another city.

Some people would have handed her some money, offered her lunch or maybe allowed her to make a call. Ben did much more. He said, “Kelly, I can't leave her here like this. Sometimes people need someone not only to help them but to believe they're telling the truth.”

It was a bit cold, so we had an idea to take her home. When I asked her if she'd like to go home with us, she thanked me about a million times with tears in her eyes.

We went home and I gave her some clean clothes to wear and told her she could use the shower. We ate something. Finally, she told us her story.

In the morning she was finally able to get a hold of her sister, so she had a place to go. Ben drove her to the bus station and bought her a ticket. 57. Who will train the children on Monday afternoons?

Sometimes what people need is not just money, but people who will trust, listen to and understand them.

1. Kelly knew Ben was making the girl be quiet because she ________.

A．heard what they said	B．saw his body language
C．asked Ben what he said	D．was doing the same thing

2. Please choose the true sentence according to the fourth paragraph.

A．The girl was so hungry that she began to cry.

B．The girl didn't believe in Ben and Kelly at all.

C．The girl agreed to go with Ben and Kelly soon.

D．Kelly felt unhappy when she heard what Ben said.

3. The phrase “get a hold of” in the sixth paragraph means “________” in Chinese.

A．联系

B．抓住

C．看到

D．控制

4. From this article we know ________.

A．Ben drove the girl to her sister's home

B．Ben and Kelly met the girl's sister at last

C．the girl's sister and Ben lived in the same city

D．the girl went to the city her sister lived in by bus

【推荐3】The “59 smiles” on a smartphone by an old woman in Wuhan, Hubei province in about six months tell a big story. The smiles are from the 59 people who offered her seats on buses. “Everybody can be a good citizen, because in many cases a friendly smile is all that is needed to build a better world.” says Zhang Yongsheng in an article on youth.cn. The 69-year-old Wuhan woman has taken photographs of the people who offered their seats to her on buses. The 59 photographs are good memories for her. Some of the smiles are shy, some friendly, while others are like sunshine.

The old lady is not good at taking photographs with her smartphone, because some of them are of poor quality, but in spite of that, the series of photographs has become famous immediately on the Internet.

The smiles that the old lady has taken show people’s care and love for others, which is becoming valuable in today’s society. Her act also expressed her thanks to those who have helped her, says Zhang.

Offering one’s seat to elderly people on buses has become a hot topic of discussion. There have been many cases of quarrels (争吵) between young and aged people recently. They could have been avoided if we had thought more about others and also more thankful when others offered help.

1. Why has the woman taken so many photos?

A．Because she has a good smartphone.	B．Because she wants to show thanks.
C．Because she decides to become famous.	D．Because she is good at taking photos.

2. The underlined word “citizen” means ________ in Chinese.

A．模特

B．乘客

C．市民

D．摄影师

3. Which of the following statement is NOT true?

A．The woman is 69 years old.

B．It took her about 6 months to photograph the “smiles”.

C．People offering seats to her are not happy at all.

D．The 59 photos are valuable to the woman.

4. We should ________ to make a better world according to the passage.

A．love ourselves first	B．take many photos
C．avoid quarreling with old people	D．care about others and be thankful

5. The best title for this passage is ________.

A．Kindness recorded	B．Pictures popular on the Internet
C．A woman taking pictures	D．An incident inspiring others

【推荐1】“Why do you go to school?” a teacher asked his students in class. Then they had a discussion (讨论) about it.

The students gave different reasons. Some wanted to be rich; some wanted to be famous. But one student gave a surprising answer. He said, “I study for the rise of China.” This student was Zhou Enlai.

Zhou Enlai was born in 1898 and died in 1976. He is the first premier (总理) of the People’s Republic of China. Now the film Zhou Enlai in His Childhood brought his early life in Jiangsu Province onto the screen. Through the film, we know that Zhou’s early life was not easy. He lost his mother at a young age. But he didn’t give up hope. He worked much harder and wanted to help China have a better future.

Zhou Yisheng acted Zhou Enlai in the film. Together with other actors and actresses, they told a wonderful story to us. I’m sure everyone can learn something from the film.

1. What’s the reason of Zhou Enlai’s going to school?

A．He wanted to be famous.

B．He wanted to help his parents.

C．He studied for the rise of China.

2. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “rise” in Paragraph 2?

A．崛起

B．增加

C．提高

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Zhou Enlai had an easy childhood.

B．Zhou Enlai was born in 1898 and died in 2006.

C．Zhou Enlai is the first premier of the People’s Republic of China.

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．A Story About Zhou Enlai’s Family

B．A Film About Zhou Enlai’s Childhood

C．A Film About the Actor Zhou Yisheng

【推荐2】

Each country has its own "art of living". For example, the word "niksen" shows how Dutch people fight stress and tiredness in a fast- paced lifestyle.

The term "niksen" comes from the Dutch word "niks", which refers to"nothing". In practice, "niksen" could be as simple as just relaxing, looking at your surroundings or listening to music - as long as it's without purpose and not done in order to achieve something. Think "simply sitting in a chair or looking out of the window," says Ruut Veenhoven, a professor at Erasmus University who studies happiness.

"Niksen" sounds contrary to the advice that we were all given as kids. Nowadays, we're always told to stay busy and work harder than everyone else. But "niksen" is against that attitude. It offers the chance to "deliciously do nothing", as Carolien Hamming told Time. She thinks that "niksen" is very important to staying healthy, since it's a form of mental relaxation and healing. Just like a wild animal lying in wait for their food, "niksen" seems to be a natural state of being.

For some people,"niksen" can mean more than just mental relaxation. It's also a way to imagine new ideas or plans. As an early adopter of "niksen", Jenny Holden, adds it to her daily lunch breaks. "Within 10 minutes of doing nothing-just staring and listening to myself-my head began to clear and pick out my work and home to-do lists", she told the Metro UK. However, for many, doing nothing isn't as simple as it sounds. In fact, it can be somewhat challenging to sit still and stare out a window.

Above all, "niksen" is a suggestion for balancing work and rest. As Dutch-born writer Ogla Mecking wrote in Whoolly Magazine,"niksen" is the full enjoyment of life's breaks".

Everyone is encouraged to have your "niksen" moments. They give you the strength to face everyday challenges.

1. The term "niksen" means ________

A．living in the moment	B．being free and doing nothing
C．staying busy and working hard	D．using your wildest imagination

2. Hamming's example is to show ________.

A．"niksen" helps fight against illness	B．"niksen" can improve one's mental health
C．"niksen" can shorten the distance between people	D．"niksen" helps people come up with new thoughts

3. Which of the following is the "niksen"" moment?

A．Sitting on the chair and dreaming.	B．Going hiking alone on sunny days.
C．Lying on the bed and thinking about nothing.	D．Watching TV while eating some snacks.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The importance of enjoying happy moments.	B．Suggestions on how to balance work and rest.
C．An introduction to one of the Dutch lifestyles.	D．An explanation of some Danish words about health.

【推荐3】What is a “cat coffee shop”? Well, it is a cafe that has cats. People can touch the cats, play with the cats and drink coffee there.

It seems that there are more pet cats around us today. And that’s true. There are 58,100,000 pet cats in China according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The number of cat owners in China is the second largest in the world after the United States. One important reason is that more young people are taking cats as pets. Maybe that’s because cats are clean pets and you don’t have to walk them. More cats bring more jobs. Many people now work at pet shops and hospitals.

But cats can be problems, too. Some people throw their pet cats away. The cats become homeless. They can pass on diseases. They also hunt and kill other animals like birds and frogs. So in Japan and Australia, the governments take homeless cats to animal hospitals. Doctors operate on them. So the cats can’t have babies. In this way, the number of cats will not go up.

1. How many things can people do in a cat coffee shop according to Paragraph 1?

A．Four.

B．Three.

C．Two.

D．One.

2. Which country has the largest number of cat owners?

A．Japan.

B．China.

C．America.

D．Australia.

3. Why are there more pet cats in China today according to this passage?

A．Because more cafes have cats.

B．Because cats are lovely and friendly.

C．Because more people work at pet shops.

D．Because cats are clean and easy to keep.

4. What might be the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．To keep pet cats or not.

B．Popular cat coffee shops.

C．Why not take cats as pets.

D．More cats, more problems.

【推荐1】            Different countries have different greeting customs. Read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures, and make sure you greet people in the right way next time you visit one of these countries.
France

French people greet each other with a handshake, but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet. They do this gesture when meeting and before leaving.

South Korea

In South Korea, it is a sign of respect for people to bow when greeting each other. In Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake. When shaking someone’s hand, it is polite to support the right forearm (前臂) with the left hand. However, South Korean women do not shake hands with Western men; instead, they bow slightly.

Brazil

Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting. In a formal situation, a handshake is often done to show respect. Men should shake hands before and after meeting, and once they have become familiar with each other, a light hug is often given to each other.

Ghana

In a social situation, it’s polite to greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting, and one palm (手掌) must directly touch the other palm. It’s considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand.

The Philippines

There are several ways of greeting people in the Philippines. An elderly person places his or her right hand on the forehead (前额) of a child to “bless” the latter. This is called “mano”. Relatives and family members greet each other with a kiss on the cheek. Friends greet each other with a polite nod or a handshake.

1. Mike kisses a French boy Jim on the cheek, they may __________.

A．meet for the first time

B．be close friends

C．be in a social situation

D．be in a formal situation

2. The underlined word “gesture” here means “__________” in Chinese.

A．动作

B．礼节

C．准备

D．尊重

3. In Brazil, it is very common to __________ between good friends.

A．shake hands	B．kiss on the cheek
C．bow to each other	D．give a light hug

4. Which of the following is NOT true about the Philippines?

A．Friends greet each other with a polite nod or a handshake.

B．An old man blesses a child by putting his right hand on the child’s forehead.

C．It’s impolite to touch the back of the hand when shaking hands.

D．In the Philippines family members can greet each other with a kiss.

5. The best title for the passage is “__________”.

A．Greeting customs in different cultures

B．How to behave politely

C．All the ways to greet people

D．Friends should greet politely

【推荐2】Rick was a young boy who was angry at everything around him. To calm Rick down, his mom came home with canvas (画布) and paints (绘画颜料). “Whenever you feel bad about something, paint it instead of getting angry.”

Though not that happy, Rick gave it a try. After creating many paintings, he took his artwork to his mom.

“Tell me, Rick. What are these paintings about?”

“The first is about how some kids show off (炫耀) their new clothes. The next is about my teacher who always tells me about how I’m doing things wrong. And the last painting is about how one of my schoolmates said I should change my attitude. They all make me so angry.”

Rick’s mom took Rick by her side and told him, “Don’t you see, Rick? You’re getting so angry but you never try to understand why.” Then she explained carefully, “All the people you were angry at did nothing wrong. The kids were showing off their good clothes but never laughed at you for being poor. Your teacher scolded you but that was because you caused trouble in class. And your schoolmate was only trying to help you correct your mistakes.”

“Next time you get angry, take a deep breath and walk away for a couple of seconds. And when you come back, talk to the person you’re angry at. You might calm down in this way.”

Rick took his mom’s advice and became less angry. He even started to feel happy around other children.

根据短文内容判断正、误。（正确的涂“A”，错误涂“B”）

1. Rick got on well with other children because they helped him correct his mistakes.
2. The first painting was about how some kids showed off their new clothes.
3. Rick always tried to understand why he got angry.
4. According to the passage, the mother thought the people who Rick was angry at did nothing wrong.
5. Rick’s mother’s advice was so useful that he started to feel happy when being with other children.

【推荐3】I’m Jack. I’m a middle school student. I have lessons from Monday to Friday. At weekends, I usually get up very late. I wash my face, brush my teeth and then go out to do morning exercises. I eat my breakfast at about nine o’clock. After that, I often go to the park with my parents. The park is a little far from our home, so we go there by bus. It often takes us about twenty minutes to get there by bus. The park is very beautiful. There are always lots of people in the park. There are men and women, old and young. Parents must take good care of their children. There is a large lake in the middle of the park. I often go swimming there. Sometimes, I fly kites. We always have a good time there.
1. What time does Jack have breakfast at weekends?

A．At about 7:00.	B．At about 8:00.
C．At about 9:00.	D．At about 10:00.

2. Where does Jack often go at weekends?

A．To the bookstore.	B．To the cinema.
C．To the museum.	D．To the park.

3. Who does Jack go to the park with?

A．His parents.	B．His brother.
C．His cousin.	D．His mother.

4. How long does it take them to get to the park by bus?

A．For about forty minutes.

B．For about twenty minutes.

C．For about ten minutes.

D．For about five minutes.

5. What is in the middle of the park?

A．A small hill.	B．A big library.
C．A large lake.	D．A beautiful square.

【推荐1】Did you see snow in your home town last winter? Did you feel it was warmer than before? “There have been 21 warm winters in China since 1986,” said scientists. They also said that in the past 100 years, as the global (全球的) temperatures went up by 0.74 ºC, the temperature in North China has gone up by 1.4 ºC in only 50 years.

China needs to take quick action to cut carbon dioxide emission (排放), because it’s the main reason for global warming. We plan to cut energy use by 20% and pollution emission by 10% in the 11th Five-Year Plan.

Can you slow global warming? Sure! You and your family can take steps to cut the amount of carbon dioxide that is sent out into the air.

Here are some pieces of advice to help you save the earth. Wear used clothes. Wearing your brother’s, sister’s or dad’s old T-shirts means you save the energy.

Ride on the bus. Taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year.

Open the window. Don’t use the air conditioner (空调), and let some fresh air in. When you have to use it, set the temperature higher in summer and lower in winter to save energy.

Make small changes in your daily life. Don’t use paper cups, bags and boxes.

It’s time for all of us to do something to save the earth.

1. Since more than 30 years ago, there has been _______ according to the passage.

A．more and more snow	B．more cold winters
C．the rising of the temperature in South China	D．higher and higher global temperature

2. The main reason for global warming is _______.

A．the oil	B．carbon dioxide emission
C．paper cups, bags and boxes	D．televisions and computers

3. The word “energy” in the second paragraph means “_______”.

A．活力

B．干劲

C．精力

D．能源

4. Which of the following is true?

A．Using air conditioners may be a waste of energy.	B．It’s funny to wear your dad’s old T-shirts.
C．Taking a bus wastes a lot of oil every year.	D．Using paper bags saves energy a lot.

5. The passage is mainly about the ways to _______.

A．slow down global warming	B．make energy
C．change our daily life	D．change the world weather

【推荐2】Last year when Tom graduated from school, he came to Taibei. He didn't like to work on his father's farm and hoped to find a job in a big city. He went from one company to another but no one wanted him. With little money left, he got to the station, sad and tired. All he wanted to do was go back to his small town. It was very late at night and the station was full of people. They were waiting to buy tickets of the last train. He bought the last ticket, and he was very happy.
At that time, a woman with a crying baby walked to him and asked him to sell her the ticket. He gave her the ticket because he thought they needed it more than he did. After the train left, he sat on the bench and didn't know where to go. Suddenly, an old man came and said, "Young man, I have seen what you did to the woman. I am the owner of a big company. I need a good young man like you. Would you like to work for me?
1. Tom came to the station to _______.

A．find a job	B．take the train home
C．sell the ticket	D．take the train to Taibei

2. The woman walked to Tom because _______.

A．she was Tom's old friend

B．her child wanted to talk to Tom

C．she needed to take the train

D．she had no money to buy a ticket

3. Tom didn't take the train because _______.

A．he didn't take a train ticket

B．he missed the train

C．he wanted to talk to the old man

D．he gave his ticket to the woman

4. The old man wanted to _______.

A．lend Tom some money	B．give Tom a job
C．say "Thank you " to Tom	D．sit on the bench with Tom

5. What can we learn from this story?

A．Many people find job in a train station.

B．Don't buy the last ticket of the train.

C．If we try our best to help others, others will help us.

D．We should not give our ticket to others in a train station.

【推荐3】The well-known "new great inventions" of modern China have made our daily lives more convenient.

High-speed trains

China created its first high-speed railway line in 2008.Since then，the number of passenger trips has grown by over 30 percent every year. By 2016，more than 5 billion trips had been taken on the trains. By 2020，one-fifth of the country's 150，000-km railway network will be used by the trains. This network will link more than 80 percent of major cities across China.

Mobile payment

Mobile payment is turning China into a “cashless society”. Instead of paying by cash（现金），customers now pay for their goods and some kinds of bills simply by typing a short password into the Alipay or WeChat Pay on their mobile phones.

Shared bikes

China has surprised the world with how quickly shared bikes are widely used. Nowadays，bike users can simply pick up or park the bike on the street through GPS and smart phone apps.

Online shopping

With around 751 million Internet users，China has been the world's largest and fastest-growing online shopping market. Because of lower costs and fewer licensing requirements（执照要求），it's easier for sellers to open an online shop in China. In 2016，more than 20 million jobs of rural areas were created，with over 8.1 million running their own online shops.

1. What's the passage mainly about？

A．The fast-developing technology.	B．Modern China.
C．China's new great inventions.	D．Convenient daily lives in China.

2. By 2020，more than _________ of major cities across China will be linked by the high-speed trains network.

A．30%

B．one-fifth

C．80%

D．20%

3. Mobile payment makes shopping more convenient in China because customers _________.

A．can go shopping without mobile phones	B．needn't take cash
C．don't have to use a password	D．needn't pay for the bills

4. Shared bikes can be picked up or parked _________.

A．on the street

B．at home

C．in parks

D．in the supermarket

5. _________ can make online shopping develop so fast in China.

A．Lower costs

B．Fewer licensing requirements

C．More job chances

D．A，B&C