【推荐1】One cold winter morning, an old woman had to see her doctor. When she got there, she told him that her right leg hurt, and sometimes she could not walk. She asked him what was wrong, as she had never had such feeling before.
The doctor looked her over carefully, then he said, ”You are in good health for a woman of your age. I think the trouble in your right leg is just a matter of old age. We get all kinds of illnesses when we get older. The trouble will almost end when the weather turns warm.”
“I don’t think so, doctor!” she said.” ______________________________
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
1. The story happened        .

A．in the morning

B．in the afternoon

C．in the evening

2. What was wrong with the old woman?.

A．Her left leg hurt

B．Her right leg hurt

C．Both her legs hurt

3. Did the old woman have such feeling before?

A．Yes, she did

B．No, she didn’t

C．Yes, never

4. When ________, the trouble will almost end.

A．the weather turns warm

B．the weather turns cool

C．the weather turns cold

5. What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence(划线的句子)

A．我的左腿很好，它在我右腿的左边。

B．我的左腿很好，它在我右腿的同侧。

C．我的左腿很好，它和我的右腿同龄。

【推荐2】What happens when we want to do something impossible? It may seem unlikely, but it is our true nature. It may seem silly, but it is our heart’s purpose.

Once there was a strong camel. She liked dancing very much. She wanted to be a ballet (芭蕾舞) dancer. “To make every movement a thing of beauty,” said the camel, “is my dream.”

Again and again she practiced. She repeated the five basic positions a hundred times each day. She worked for long months under the hot sun, but not once did she think of stopping.

At last the camel said, “Now, I am a dancer.” She gave a performance and danced before an invited group of friends. She did very well. When her dance was over, she made a deep bow.

There was no applause (鼓掌). Instead, everyone laughed at her.

“I must tell you frankly,” said one of her friends, “you are lumpy and humpy. You don’t have any talent in dancing. You are, like the rest of us, simply a camel. You are just an animal. You are not and never will be a ballet dancer!” With these words, they moved away across the sand, laughing and joking.

“How wrong they are!” said the camel. “I have worked hard. I will be a good dancer. I will dance and dance just for myself.” That is what she did. It gave her many years of pleasure.

She practiced hard and made much progress in her dancing skills. Occasionally, the camel was chosen to perform at an animal party before her old friends. The camel was lucky because she knew exactly what she wanted and she never gave up.

1. Why did the camel want to become a ballet dancer?

A．To walk in a beautiful way.	B．To win applause from others.
C．To prepare for a party.	D．To show her great ability.

2. What did the other camels think of the camel’s dancing at first?

A．They thought poorly of it.	B．They seemed calm about it.
C．They enjoyed it excitedly.	D．They were surprised at it.

3. Which of the following words can best describe the camel?

A．Crazy.

B．Confident.

C．Proud.

D．Unlucky.

4. What can we learn from the story?

A．Choose a job you are good at.

B．Dance for the pleasure of others.

C．Success results from hard work.

D．Dancing needs more practice.

【推荐3】Long long ago, an elephant and a monkey lived in the same forest. They were good friends, but both of them were very proud. The elephant thought of himself strong, and the monkey felt himself quick.

One day they went to ask the old bird, “Can you tell us which one of us is more important?” The old bird didn't give them the answer at once.   However, he asked them to get some bananas on the other side of the river and bring them to him.
So the elephant and the monkey went to the river, but the water ran so fast that the monkey was afraid.
“Get on my back, Monkey,” said the elephant, “I shall take you there. I'm big and strong, and I can swim across the river.”
Soon they got to the other side. The elephant tried to reach the bananas, but they were too high. “Wait a minute, please. I can climb,” said the monkey. He quickly ran up the tree and gave the bananas to the elephant.
Then they came back happily to the old bird and showed him the bananas. “Now, you see, the elephant is strong,” said the old bird with a smile, “but he couldn't get the bananas; the monkey is quick, but he couldn't, either. Only you two could do the work well when you helped each other.”
1. Both the elephant and the monkey are ______ in the story.

A．quick

B．proud

C．strong

2. According to the story, ______ is more important.

A．the monkey

B．the elephant

C．neither

3. Picture ______ shows the right position of the banana tree.

A．

B．

C．

4. They should ______ to get the bananas.

A．first swim across the river and then come back

B．first climb up the tree and then swim across the river

C．first swim across the river and then climb up the tree

5. The best title for the story is “______”.

A．Teamwork is important

B．An elephant and a monkey

C．Strong or quick

【推荐1】I am a girl called Yuan Ningfei from Beijing. Now I live in London and I’m a student at City of London School for Girls. In my school, music is not just for people who play an instrument. It is for everyone.           

We have music lessons once every week. Not everyone plays a musical instrument, but everyone is expected to learn a little bit about music. After all, it is never too late to pick up an instrument. During our lessons, we learn about musicians like Beethoven and Schumann. We not only listen to the music they composed (作曲), but also learn about their personal history.

 We have concerts each grade. And it’s not just musicians who take part in our concerts. Everyone can take part! The students play the main role. Teachers give non-musicians some simple percussion (打击乐器) instruments because they’re easier to play. When I was in Grade 7, my classmates and I performed（表演） for our parents. I have a few friends who don’t play music. But they played these percussion instruments for that concert. I asked them what it felt like. One of my friends said, “It made me feel confident even if I didn’t think I could be there!” 

Except the concerts, we have many other musical activities as well. Last month, I took part in the Young Musician of the Year Competition, which was organized (组织)by my school this year. I played the piano and won an award (奖项). I felt like I was a star performer onstage. I was so proud!

We all love music, and we believe music is an important part of life and that everyone should have the right to enjoy it.   

根据短文内容，选择最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。
1. Where does Yuan Ningfei study at?

A．a school for Boys in Beijing	B．a school for Boys in London.
C．a school for Girls in Beijing	D．a school for Girls in London

2. How often does Yuan Ningfei have music lessons?

A．Once a day.

B．Twice a week.

C．Once a week.

D．Twice a day.

3. Which of the following is TRUE about the concerts?

A．Only musicians can take part in the concerts.

B．The teachers play the main role in the concerts.

C．Yuan Ningfei performed for her parents when she was in Grade7.

D．Yuan Ningfei’s friend didn’t play any instruments at that concert.

4. What does the underline word onstage mean?

A．在舞台上

B．在会议上

C．在网上

D．在讲台上

5. What do we know from the passage?

A．Music makes everyone become confident.

B．Music is important for Yuan Ningfei’s life.

C．Yuan Ningfei likes classical music the most.

D．Students should take part in different activities.

【推荐2】The search for life outside the Earth may have moved to a new and exciting level. A team of astronomers ( 天文学家) said they have found a new planet that has many important parts similar to those of the Earth.

The planet,  which travels around a red dwarf star( 红矮星) called Gliese 581,  has the right size and temperature. Most importantly,  the planet lies in the suitable living area of the star,  which makes the planet not too hot or too cold.

Scientists say the new world,  Gliese 581C is five times larger than the Earth. It may have water since it is in the right place for the red dwarf to survive in space.

Swiss scientist Michel Mayor said it is an important step on the way to find possible life in the space and there are still lots of questions.

For more than ten years,  astronomers and scientists have been keeping their eyes on the space in search for another Earth,  another world that can support life or already has it.

According to records,  the first discovery of extra solar(太阳系) planet going around a normal star was made in 1995. Since then,  the number of newly discovered worlds has increased to about 200. But they are just dead with lifeless bodies.

The Gliese 581C came into our eyes and mankind has reason to celebrate. After all,  we may have living neighbours. The discovery doesn't promise much,  but it offers hope that there could be other people or living things out there.

1. The new planet has made_________.

A．the search for life outside the Earth new and exciting

B．many important parts of the Earth new and similar

C．a red dwarf star not too hot or not too cold

D．the astronomers believe everything

2. The new planet goes around_________.

A．the Earth

B．the Sun

C．the red dwarf star

D．the Moon

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．A new planet for people to live in has been found.

B．The red dwarf star is five times larger than the Earth.

C．Scientists have a lot of questions about the new planet.

D．Scientists have proved there is some water in the new planet.

4. Why do astronomers and scientists keep their eyes on the space?

A．They hate the life on the Earth.

B．They want to support more life.

C．They want to search for another world.

D．There are some people and living things there.

5. What would the scientists most like to tell us in the passage?

A．Astronomers first discovered the extra solar planet in 1995.

B．Mankind wants to celebrate the discovery of the new planet.

C．The number of newly discovered worlds is about 200.

D．Mankind may have living neighours in space.

【推荐3】“It’s 8:15 on a Sunday morning,” said the officer, Tidwell, “and this sort of thing seems an unlikely adventure(冒险) at such a time. Would you mind explaining?”
The man was astonished(吃惊的) at the voice from behind. He turned about and said, “I know what you’re thinking, officer, but it isn’t true. It’s a very funny mistake.”
“I think you’ve just left this house in a manner rather than the usual one. That may be quite all right, but I’d like to make sure.” Tidwell took out his notebook and a pen. “Name, address and occupation and then, please tell me your story.”
“Charlie Crane, lorry(卡车) driver, from Nottingham, 51 Brecon Street. My story?”
“Yes, What were you doing like a fly on that wall, Mr. Crane?”
“Well, I had a breakdown yesterday and had to stay the night here. The landlady’s name is Mrs. Fern. She gave me breakfast at seven, and I was out of here in the right way and down at the lorry park by half past seven. It was only when I felt around for a cigarette that I realized I’d left $80 under the pillow(枕头) here. It’s a habit I’ve got into. I even do it almost every day.”
“I see. Why didn’t you miss it when you meant to pay Mrs.? What’s her name?”
“I paid her last night. You’ve got to pay when you take the room, see? So I came rushing back, but it’s Sunday, and she’d gone back to bed. I rang the bell and banged on the front door for ten minutes before I came round here. Up I went this pipe(管子) and the money was still there. You know the rest, and I hope you believe it because….”
“Mr. Crane, whatever are you doing here? I thought you’d gone an hour ago.” It was Mrs. Fern.
1. What did Tidwell see?

A．He saw a man going to a park in a hurry

B．He saw a man bringing a pipe out, through a window.

C．He saw a man leaving a house

D．He saw a man trying to go up a pipe

2. When Mr. Crane was at home, he         .

A．kept his cigarettes under his pillow at night

B．always carried his money about him at night

C．tried to give up the habit of smoking

D．put his money under his pillow at night

3. What do you think happened in the end?

A．Mrs. Fern found the $80 in the house

B．Tidwell took Mr. Crane to the police station

C．Mrs. Fern said sorry to Mr. Crane

D．Mr. Crane was let go

【推荐1】Do you have a good sleep（睡眠）every night? March 21 is World Sleep Day. It’s a good time to think about our sleeping habits and get more sleep.

Sleep is important（重要的）because it helps our bodies to recover（恢复）from the stress（压力）of living.

But today, heavy stress and the habit of using smartphones before bedtime make people lose sleep. About 62% of adults in the world feel that they don’t sleep well, according to a survey. In America, around 50 million to 60 million people suffer from sleep problems. Losing just one or two hours of sleep every night can affect（影响）us.

“If you don’t get enough sleep at night, you might sleep in school. If you’re asleep, you don’t learn anything,” says Mary Carskadon, a sleep researcher at Brown Medical School.

How much sleep do you need? That depends on how old you are. The Sleep Foundation says that teenagers（青少年）need 8. 5 to 9 hours a day.

1. According to the passage, sleep can help ________.

A．recover from stress	B．learn good habits
C．think about work	D．use smartphones

2. The underlined words “suffer from” in Paragraph 3 means ________.

A．远离

B．遇见

C．解决

D．遭受

3. A 16-year-old boy should sleep ________ a day.

A．7 hours

B．8 hours

C．9 hours

D．10 hours

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．More than half of adults have good sleep.

B．Many American people have sleep problems.

C．Losing one or two hours of sleep is not a problem.

D．If we sleep at school, we can learn something.

【推荐2】Some researchers explain how most people form their social groups with people of their age. Especially, as children and teenagers, even adults, people make their friends based on proximity (邻近) more than anything else. Even in a college classroom, the students may not make friends with those who have similar personalities and interests. It's the people they really sit next to. Clearly, who stands nearest to you has the greatest influence on you. As Jim Rohn has widely said. "You are average (平均) of five people you spend the most time with."

Over the past ten months, I've paid Ryan, a famous writer of several bestselling books, to help with the book I'm writing. Working with him has shown me just how low my standards for my work are. For example, every time I send him a drab (草稿), he shows me how it could be 10 times better, and he holds me to that standard.

________________ It's because that I don't know what I don't know. Working with Ryan has made me realize what is possible and what it takes to create something powerful.

Like Ryan, my business partner Richard has wonderful ideas and far different experience than I have. He has written 36 New York Times Bestsellers. He's been speaking and doing events for 20 years. Richard always performs at high levels, and he is also very strict with me because my performance is a reflection (反映) on him. It's not a bad thing because it creates high pressure (压力) to help me make great progress in organizing author training.

In a word, you need to stay with those people who can help you realize your level and potential. Staying with people who have higher standards is the fastest way for you to change.   If you don't change your environment, your progress will be very slow. Who you stay with has huge importance. You can't ignore this.

1. Why did the writer quote (引用) Jim Rohn's words in Paragraph 1?

A．To support the writer's opinion.	B．To introduce the writer's best friend.
C．To show Jim Rohn's working ability.	D．To prove Jim Rohn is a great person.

2. Which of the following can be put at the beginning of Paragraph 3?

A．It's not that my workmates' abilities are low.

B．It's not that my working ability was born low.

C．It's not that I made friends based on proximity.

D．It's not that I’ve paid Ryan to help me with my book.

3. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 4 refer to (指代)?

A．The writer's performance.	B．Jim Rohn's famous saying.
C．Richard’s different experience.	D．Richard’s strictness with the writer.

4. The writer mainly wants to tell us that ________________.

A．we can improve our working abilities by ourselves

B．we must pay attention to our talent and potential

C．we’d better make friends with those who can hold us to higher levels

D．we should stay with those who have similar personalities and interests

【推荐3】As the old saying goes，“If you want to know a man，walk a mile in his shoes.” “I want to say if you want to know an Amsterdam man，you’d better ride a mile on his bike. Bikes are an important part of the city’s transport system. You'll find them everywhere，such as on the bridges，outside shops，on the streets and so on. Riding a bike in the city will give you a taste of local life. It's easy to rent a bike or join a bike tour.

Today there are more than 400 kilometers of cycle paths in the city. Amsterdam has done everything it can to make cycling safe. Here are a few tips on cycling safety.

Use the bike lanes（车行道）-mark out bike symbols in the middle with white lines.

Don' t cycle on the pavement（人行道） or in the walking areas.

Be careful of tourists on foot as they often walk into bike lanes without noticing you.

Avoid rush hours as there are lots of bikers on the roads.

You can go on different bike trips， which depend on whether you prefer to pay a visit to famous places of the city or travel around to learn everything from old buildings to little villages. The tours are perfect for bikers at any time of the year. Amsterdam is always worth a visit for its beautiful view.

1. Bikes play an important role in the Amsterdam's transport system.
2. There aren’t bike lanes in Amsterdam.
3. You can choose different bike trips to visit famous places or little villages.
4. Riding a bike can help you know about Amsterdam and taste local life.
5. The article mainly talks about the history of Amsterdam.

【推荐1】If you go to an American middle school on Wednesday morning, you will hear kids talking about the American idol(美国偶像)show from the night before. Some have called it the most influential show in the history of television.
American Idol has been extremely successful in the country since 2002. The show was number one for six years! The most popular episode（剧集）had nearly 38 million viewers. But why is the show so popular?
The idea of the show is this: everyday people get a chance to show their singing talents to the world and become an “American Idol”, a famous pop star. Anyone in the country(between the ages of 15 and 28) can have a try—a chance of becoming world famous.
In fact, everyday people are the ones who are allowed on the show. If you are a professional singer—you cannot be an American Idol. The winners are regular people from small towns—people who sang in churches or bars（酒吧）but had bigger dreams.
The winners of the contest don’t get a prize of money. Instead, they get to record an album. Famous stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood gained fame(获得名声) from winning the show. So, it seems the contest really works.
It is the idea that anyone can be a super star that draws people to this program. All those hours of practicing in front of the mirror could lead to fame and fortune（财富）.Even you could be the next “American Idol”.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。
1. On Wednesday morning, US middle school kids often ____________.

A．play ball games to keep fit

B．watch the American Idol show

C．talk about TV shows

D．perform on TV shows

2. The underlined word “viewers” means _____________ in Chinese.

A．听众

B．观众

C．评委

D．制片人

3. According to the story, only ________ allowed on the show.

A．professional singers	B．famous pop stars
C．primary school kids	D．ordinary people

4. ___________ attracts people to watch and take part in the shows.

A．The prize of lots of money

B．The idea that anyone can be a pop star

C．The chance to record an album

D．The dream of becoming a professional

5. What does the story mainly tell us about?

A．How US kids spend their spare time.

B．Why the American Idol show is so popular.

C．What America’s most successful show is.

D．How the American Idol show creates pop stars.

【推荐2】When a man was walking by some elephants, he suddenly stopped. He wondered why these huge animals were being held only by small rope tied to their front legs. No chains, no cages. It was clear that the elephants could break the rope at any time, but for some reason, they did not.

He saw trainer nearby and asked why the animals just stood there and didn't try to get away."Well," the trainer said, "when they were very young and much smaller, we used the same rope to keep them from running away. At that age, it's enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break the rope. They believe it can still hold them, so they never try to break free. "

The man was surprised. These animals could break free whenever they wanted, but because they believed they couldn't, they were stuck right where they were.

How many of us go through life like the elephants-holding onto the belief that we cannot do something simply because we failed at it once before?

Failure is a part of learning. If we failed once, it doesn't mean we can never succeed. If we try again and again, maybe we will succeed one day. So don't be afraid of failure and keep on trying.

1. Why did the elephants never try to break the rope after they grew up?

A．Because they liked being tied.	B．Because they were too weak to break it .
C．Because they didn't want to break it.	D．Because they thought they couldn't break it.

2. The underlined word"stuck" in Paragraph 3 means"_______________."

A．left

B．caught

C．killed

D．found

3. What does the writer want to tell us?

A．Elephants should be set free.	B．Failure can help us succeed.
C．Never let failure stop you from trying again.	D．People should look after the elephants well.

【推荐3】Reading is a good hobby for all kinds of reasons.
First, reading is fun. You can always keep yourself happy if you like reading. You will never feel bored or tired.
Next, you can read a book anywhere—in a car, on a plane, or even in the bathroom. All you need is a book! Another good reason for reading is that it is useful. If you read as a hobby, you will get better and better at it. And you will read faster and find it easier to understand what you read. As your reading skills improve, you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much better.
Some people say that reading is out of date. This is not true. You can read on computers, and the better you read, the better your computer skills will be.
Good readers may become writers, too. They always have more things to write about.
Reading is a wonderful hobby. Why not start reading right now?
1. Reading can always keep yourself      .

A．bored

B．happy

C．tired

D．angry

2. You can read a book      .

A．anywhere

B．only on a plane

C．when you are driving a car

D．only in a bus

3. You can read faster      .

A．when you read a book	B．if you are a student
C．if you read as a hobby	D．before you read a book

4. It is       that reading is out of date.

A．true	B．not true
C．sure	D．not sure

5. What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．Reading is a good hobby.

B．You can read on computers.

C．Good readers must be good writers.

D．Reading makes you happy.