【推荐1】Streetball is a city game. People play it on playgrounds and in gyms around the world.

Usually only one side of the court is used in the streetbal, but the rules of the game are almost the same as basketball games. The number of players in a game may be only 2, and it is called one-to-one. Sometimes there are also two teams of five players each. It is easy for you to join a streetball game. You only need to go to an outdoor court. If there are some teams playing, and they agree to let you take part in, then you have a chance to join any team.

Streetball is a very popular game in the world, and it is very popular with the young people. Some cities in the United States even have streetball programs on TV. It is said (据说) that this is a good way for young people to keep away from troubles such as crimes (犯罪) and drugs (毒品).

1. Where do people usually play streetball?

A．On the hill.

B．In the classroom.

C．On playground.

D．In the water.

2. The rules of streetball games are almost the same as ___________ games.

A．baseball

B．football

C．volleyball

D．basketball

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

A．麻烦

B．荣誉

C．诱惑

D．纠缠

4. Why do people say the streetball game is good for the young people?

A．Because it is very popular.

B．Because it can be played by two people.

C．Because it can make them strong.

D．Because it can keep them from some troubles.

5. What can we know from the passage?

A．It’s not easy to join a streetball game.

B．The streetball game is only for good players.

C．The streetball is very popular with young people.

D．There are many programs on TV about the streetball game all over the world.

【推荐2】下面文章中有五处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项中选出符合各段意思的小标题。 选项中有一项是多余选项。

    1     . As we know, we put food on a plate and water in a glass on earth. Gravity(引力) holds the food down and keeps the water in the glass. But in space, there is almost no gravity. So food can float away, and astronauts must eat and drink carefully.

    2    . In space, sleeping is very different. Some astronauts like to float in the air, but some astronauts like to be in a sleeping bag. They tie the bag to a wall so that they can’t float at night.

    3    . Exercise is very important in space. On earth, your legs carry your body, but in space, astronauts float, so they do not use their legs. This is bad for their legs, so they exercise for thirty minutes every day. They often use an exercise bike for this.

    4    . Many people can use computers, but few of them know how to look after them. Remember the following when you use computers: Keep your computer in a cool, dry room; do not put water or food near your computer; keep your screen clean and not too bright.

    5    . Some things can carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. Signs on the door tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?

A．Use computer in right ways

B．How to sleep in right ways

C．How to keep healthy in right ways

D．Signs and messages

E．Eating and drinking in space

F．The importance of exercise

【推荐3】Many people dream of travelling into outer space. However, spending too much time in space may cause health problems, according to NASA. That’s why astronauts shouldn’t spend more than six months on the International Space Station (ISS) at a time.

Muscle (肌肉) and bone (骨头) less

In a weightless environment, astronauts don’t need to use their muscles to support themselves. Therefore, their muscles start shrinking (萎缩). To keep their muscles strong, astronauts need to exercise about 2 hours each day on the ISS. The weightless environment also causes astronauts’ bones to lose minerals (矿物质), with density (密度) dropping at over 1 percent per month.

Sleep disorder (混乱)

In space, the sun rises every 90 minutes. It is hard for astronauts to get used to this light-dark cycle when they sleep. Also, they need to sleep in a sleeping bag that is fixed to a wall, which is uncomfortable. Astronauts now have individual sleeping pods (分离仓) that help shut out some of the light. Still, studies have found that most astronauts only sleep about six hours each night, even though they should have eight and a half hours. Brain changes scientists have found that the position of the brain changes during spaceflight. It shifts upward within the skull (头骨). This can affect how the brain deals with how we see, stay balanced (平衡) and move around. That’s why some astronauts can’t control (控制) their movement and balance after returning to the Earth.

Scientists have also found that astronauts may get used to this change after going on more spaceflights. But they still need to do more research.

1. According to the story, astronauts may suffer the following health problems.
a. bone loss       b. high blood pressure            c. sleep disorder       d. mental disease       e. muscle shrinking

A．abe

B．bce

C．ace

D．bed

2. Astronauts suffer muscle problems after returning to the Earth because ________.

A．they are too busy to exercise in space.	B．they don’t have enough room to exercise in space.
C．they don’t use their muscles in space.	D．they rarely (很少) walk while in space.

3. How can astronauts deal with the problem of losing their balance?

A．They can walk upside-down on the Earth.	B．They can go on more spaceflights.
C．They can take some medicine.	D．They can sleep more and rest.

【推荐1】

	Locals Care for Natural World Grasslands and lakes in Sanjiangyuan have taken on a new look and many wild animals have come back. On January 24, 2003, China set up Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve to protect the area and the wildlife. Local people joined in the project, picking up waste and protecting the animals.
China Successfully Grows Rice in Space How to grow food in space if humans live there one day? For nearly 40 years, China has developed over 260 new types of seeds (种子) in space. Recently growing rice at Tiangong Space Station make a big step forward. It can also solve food problems on Earth.
	Doctors Sent to West Africa Doctors are flying to an island of the coast of West Africa after a new flu broke out. They will test different medicines to find a way to deal with it. To get things better, they will also offer medical care and help train local nurses there.
 A strong earthquake hit Turkey on February 6. More than 8,000 international rescuers (救援人员) around the world went to help, including the Blue Sky Rescue Team from China. They helped save lives and rebuild homes.
	Scientists Fight against Plastic Pollution A natural material, fungi (真曲), used to break down a type of plastic called polypropylene (聚丙烯) turned out to be useful. Scientists at the University of Sydney found that after 90 days, between 25% and 27, 9% of polypropylene broke down and after 140 days, polypropylene became completely safe.

1. Which passages are about environmental protection?

A．a, b

B．a, e

C．b, e

2. When did China probably begin to develop seeds in space?

A．In the 1980s.

B．In the 1990s.

C．In the 2000s.

3. What does the underlined word “it” in Passage C refer to?

A．A new flu.

B．An island.

C．Medical care.

4. Which is the best title for  ?

A．Turkey Calling for Help

B．The World Saving Lives in Quake

C．Terrible Situation Faced by Turkey

5. What’s the theme shared by all the passages?

A．Challenges and Chances.

B．Responsibility and Success.

C．Problems and Efforts.

【推荐2】“Volunteering makes you look at the world differently. You can also see how little things can change a person’s life for the better, which makes everyone a better person.” Mason, a volunteer said.

National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect opportunity（机会）to encourage others to take their first step toward becoming a volunteer. Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, because they often wonder if they will be able to meet the organization’s expectations. Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also prevents some from sharing their abilities.

The following tips can help if you have some of these worries.

★ Start out slowly, don’t add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference in someone’s life.

★ Choose an organization with the same interests and common values.

★ Take part in a training meeting for new volunteers, even if it is not asked.

★ Work with a veteran volunteer. He volunteered a lot, he can help you increase the confidence （自信） and completely understand the organization’s expectations.

★ Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them.

★ Finally, it is most important to enjoy the volunteer experience and to remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesn’t work, don’t give up and you’ll surely find the right opportunity.

Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people’s lives. As Mason discovered during his volunteer experience, “little things can change a person’s life for the better.”

1. What can volunteering help people with?

A．Making a decision.	B．Seeing the world clearly.
C．Thanking other people.	D．Making people’s life better.

2. Which of the following can help people to be a volunteer?

A．Start out quickly.	B．Organize a training meeting.
C．Invite a friend to be with them.	D．Join in a group with different values.

3. What does the underlined word “veteran” in Paragraph 7 mean?

A．experienced

B．strict

C．young

D．polite

4. Why does the author write this passage?

A．To encourage people to start their volunteering.

B．To tell people to make changes in their lives.

C．To introduce how to make achievements in volunteering.

D．To tell people how to keep on volunteering.

【推荐3】

Chinese Farmers’ Harvest(收获；收割) Festival is the first festival in China for farmers. The festival starting from 2018, falls on the Autumn Equinox(秋分) each year. The Autumnal Equinox is one of the 24 solar terms(节气) of the Chinese lunar calendar and usually falls between September 22nd and 24th, during the country’s harvest season.

As we all know, China has the largest population all over the world. It was difficult to feed the largest population in the past. After reform and opening-up(改革开放), with the development of modern agriculture(农业), people’s life is getting better and better, and their living conditions have improved a lot. Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival shows that our government is paying more attention to agriculture and farmers’ life. It will greatly encourage farmers to farm and develop further modern agriculture. China has a long history of agriculture. Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival, the cultural symbol, helps to show China’s long farming culture to the world. It also connects the excellent traditional Chinese culture to modern civilization(文明) and improves the cultural self-confidence and national pride.

Since the festival is especially created for farmers, they are encouraged to think of their own ways to celebrate harvest. Some activities are held across the country, but most of the celebrations will take place at a local level that comes from local customs. Also, the local government usually hosts all kinds of activities for the festival, such as folk culture performances, food tasting and so on.

Some people think the festival is the happiest time of a year, even better than the Spring Festival, because food gives people a sense of safety and hope. For other people, the harvest festival is a time to look back at the past and look forward to the future.

1. We may celebrate the Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival on _________.

A．September 20th

B．September 23th

C．September 25th

2. What’s the purpose that Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival was created?

A．To show the long history of farming culture of China.

B．To encourage farmers to change the ways of farming.

C．To give farmers a chance to celebrate harvest.

3. We can learn from the passage that _________.

A．the celebrations will be differently based on local customs

B．Western countries also celebrate the Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival

C．farmers can only celebrate the festival in the government’s way

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The festival falls on different days in different areas in China.

B．In the past, it was not easy for people to get enough food.

C．The festival is more important than the Spring Festival.

【推荐1】Mary is from the U.S.A. She has two brothers. Now her family are in China. Her father, Mr. Peterson teaches English in Xihu Middle School. And her mother works in the same school. She teaches English, too. Mary likes red clothes very much. Her mother likes red clothes a lot, too.
Mary is a nice girl student. She is in Xihu Middle School .She can speak Chinese. She has many Chinese friends. She teaches them English, and they teach her Chinese. Her two brothers are twins. One is Bob, the other is Bill. They look the same. They are only three. So their grandparents look after(照顾) them at home. Mrs. Peterson has many toys(玩具) for the twins. Bob likes toy cars, but Bill likes toy bears. They are happy every day.
1. Who is in Xihu Middle school ?.

A．Mr. Peterson

B．Mrs. Peterson

C．Mrs. Peterson and Mr. Peterson

D．Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Peterson and Mary.

2. Mr. Peterson is a ________.

A．teacher

B．farmer

C．officer

D．doctor

3. How many people are there in Mary’s family?

A．four

B．five

C．six

D．seven

4. Mary ________.

A．can’t speak Chinese at all

B．isn’t very nice

C．can speak Chinese well

D．likes red clothes

5. Which one is NOT right?

A．Mary’s family is from America.

B．Mary’s parents are both teachers.

C．Mary has two twin sisters.

D．Mary’s grandparents are in China.

【推荐2】Ann's birthday dinner is next week.Her family wants to get some food for her.

“Does Ann like chicken？” her brother Jack asks.“I like chicken.”

“I think she likes it，” Mum says.“And she likes hamburgers，too.”

“Well，chicken and hamburgers.What about fruit？” asks Dad.

“I know she likes strawberries.She always eats some strawberries after dinner，” Jack says.

“What fruit do you want，Jack？” Mum asks.

“I like pears，Mum，” Jack says.“And apples，too.”

“Well，it sounds good.I like them，too，” Dad says.

“OK.Let's get some strawberries，apples and pears，” Mum says.

They think it will be a great birthday dinner.

1. What does Ann like to eat?

A．Rice.	B．Eggs.
C．Bread.	D．Hamburgers.

2. Who's Jack?

A．Ann's father.	B．Ann's friend.
C．Ann's cousin.	D．Ann's brother.

3. The underlined word “them” means “______”．

A．pears and apples	B．Jack and Ann
C．Mom and Dad	D．strawberries and pears

4. The best title for this passage is “______”．

A．Great Parents	B．Good Brothers
C．Healthy Food for Us	D．Birthday Food for Ann

【推荐3】For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park, call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission, single-day use only.

Sea World San Diego

A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998.

DETAILS: General admission is $46.95 for adults, $37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com

San Diego Zoo

There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a baby panda cub（幼崽）, Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26.

DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children 2 and younger. 1-(619)-234-3153 or www.sandiegozoo,org.

Maritime Museum of San Diego

The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship featured in the film Master and Commander, is on exhibit through Nov. 30.

DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids aged 5 and younger. 1-(619)-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org.

Old Town Trolley Tours

Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego They can get a hometown pass and ride for free with your paid admission.

DETAILS: The main ticket booth is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs St. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily $25. www.historictours.com/sandiego.

1. The purpose of this text is to _____ the tourists.

A．warn

B．amuse

C．persuade

D．guide

2. If you want to enjoy the performance of dolphins, you should go to _____.

A．Sea World San Diego	B．San Diego Zoo
C．Maritime Museum of San Diego	D．Old Town Trolley Tours

3. If a couple visits San Diego Zoo with their children, one aged 3 and the other 2, the admission will be _____.

A．$ 35

B．$ 49

C．$ 56

D．$ 70

4. According to the text, Old Town Trolley Tours can be well described by the saying “_______”.

A．Love at first sight.	B．Kill two birds with one stone.
C．Easy come, easy go	D．Strike the iron while it is hot.

5. It can be inferred from the text that ___________.

A．San Diego Zoo will attract the largest number of children

B．there may be some stories about the island of Atlantis

C．tickets during the holidays are more expensive

D．the film Master and Commander can be seen in Maritime Museum of San Diego

【推荐1】Every James Bond movie starts with a different theme song. It's usually performed by one of the top artists of the day. Here are three Bond theme songs from the films Diamonds are Forever (1971), A View to a Kill (1985), and Skyfall (2012).

             Diamonds are Forever
             Diamonds are Forever (from the movie of the same name) is one of the most famous James Bond theme songs. The song is sung by Shirley Bassey. She's one of the most famous British singers of the 20th century. She's probably best-known for singing the theme songs to three Bond films:Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds are Forever (1971) and Moonraker (1979).
             A View to a Kill
             A View to a Kill is the theme song from 1985 Bond film of the same name. This song is sung by Duran Duran, one of the biggest pop groups of the 1980s. They were one of the first groups to appear regularly on MTV. The band is still together and its members are Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Richard Taylor.
             Skyfall
             Skyfall is the theme song from the latest Bond film of the same name. This song is sung by Adele, a 24-year-old English singer-song writer. She's been respected(尊重) very much by other musicians. Beyonce has said she wants to work with her and Madonna recently said, "Adele is wonderful. I love her!" She even impressed Bond himself. Daniel Craig, the actor who plays 007, said he cried when he first heard the song. He said it "perfectly matches" the film.
1. Each of the three Bond theme songs enjoys the same name of the                 .

A．film

B．actor

C．singer

2. Duran Duran is a famous                 .

A．pop group

B．rock singer

C．song writer

3. Although Adele is very young, she has                 .

A．sung three Bond theme songs

B．joined the biggest pop group

C．been greatly respected and loved

4. If you want to see the latest Bond film,                  will be your right choice.

A．Diamonds are Forever

B．A View to a Kill

C．Skyfall

5. This passage mainly introduce us three                 .

A．James Bond movies

B．Bond theme songs

C．007 movie actors

【推荐2】“This is the third time that you have been late, Julia. Why?”Mr. Malone stopped Julia as she walked by his desk. Julia explained, “I’m sorry. I was cleaning the tables in the science room. Someone spilled（洒）the chemical, so cleaning took me longer than usual. ”

Mr. Malone replied. “I’ve talked to you about your lateness. I am afraid you won’t be able to go with us in the field trip.”“But…” Julia cried. Mr. Malone stopped her. “Unless your parent comes in to discuss this with headmaster and me, you won’t be attending. ”

After dinner, Julia found the courage to talk to her dad. She told about the messy science tables and how her science teacher would deduct（减去）points from their daily grades if they did not clean up. Her friends’ next class was on the opposite side of the building. Since her class was nearby, Julia volunteered to help clean up so that her friends would not be late. Then she explained how this would prevent her from attending the school trip . Her dad watched her for several seconds. Finally, he simply said, “I’ll be there right after school.”

The next day after school, Julia walked to the office. Her father and Mr. Malone were already there. Mrs. Thompson, the headmaster, spoke, “Julia, why were you cleaning the science tables alone ?”

Julia answered slowly,“I guess no one wants to clean up, and I don’t want my friends to get into trouble. ”“But you got yourself in trouble. ”Mrs. Thompson said. Julia nodded. Julia’s dad continued, “You’re still responsible for breaking the rules; even if it was for a good reason. Do you have any ideas for a punishment ? ” Julia shook her head hopelessly.

“Normally, your lateness would prevent you from attending some school activities. However, I have considered the reason and will allow you to go on the trip.” Mrs. Thompson said. Julia jumped out of her seat, repeating, “Thank you, thank you, thank you !” “Don’t be too excited. You’ll have a one-day detention (课后留校) for each lateness.” Mrs. Thompson warned, “I hope you won’t be late again.”

“No, madam, I won’t.” Julia replied, smiling from ear to ear.
1. Julia helped clean up the science tables so that _____________.

A．her friends would get points	B．she would not be punished
C．she would be praised by teachers	D．her friends would not be late

2. What happened to Julia in the end ?

A．she was popular in her class.	B．she was able to attend the field trip.
C．she was not allowed to go to school.	D．she was not understood by teachers.

3. From this story , we can learn that ____________.

A．parents are always on our side

B．helping friends often gets us in trouble

C．we should be responsible for breaking the rules

D．we can be late for class if it is for a good reason

【推荐3】Traveling can be expensive. But there are some ways to save money when traveling. Try some of the advice below on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.

Look for city tourism cards. With the card, you can pay less at restaurants and shops. You don't have to wait for a long time at busy attractions. You might even get free tickets to top tourist attractions. City tourism cards can save your money and time without question.

Don't get the best room. How long will you stay in your room? Will you just be sleeping there? Do you really need a bigger room with a good view (景色)?

Find a hotel outside a city. It can help you save some money by choosing a hotel away from big tourist attractions, for you are always doing the same—go to the attractions and then return to your hotel to sleep.

Book (预订) a room with a kitchen. Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation, I don't mind making breakfast in my room. We always eat at a nice restaurant on our last night of the vacation. I'd rather eat breakfast and lunch at the hotel and then spend much money on a delicious supper.

1. With ________, you can pay less at restaurants and shops.

A．ID cards

B．tourism cards

C．bank cards

D．phone cards

2. To save some money, the writer advises tourists to ______.

A．get the best room

B．live near big tourist attractions

C．live away from big tourist attractions

D．take a map with them when traveling

3. The writer prefers to make breakfast and lunch in the hotel because ______.

A．they are healthier and more delicious

B．he likes cookers in the hotel

C．there are not any restaurants in the neighborhood

D．he'd rather spend much money on a delicious supper

4. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．How to save money when traveling.

B．How to get a tourism card.

C．How to find a hotel outside a city.

D．How to book a room on the Internet.