【推荐2】A butterfly is an insect(昆虫)with a thin body and four wings. Its front wings are big and its back wings are small. Most butterflies fly during the day. When a butterfly rests, it holds its wings up toward the sky. Most butterflies have brightly colored wings.

A moth looks like a butterfly. It also has two big front wings and two small back wings. Moths eat plants as most butterflies do. But there are also some differences between them. The body of a moth is often wider(更宽的)than the body of a butterfly. Most moths fly at night. When a moth rests, it makes its wings out. The wings of most moths do not have bright colors.

The life cycles of a butterfly and a moth are similar. However, their eggs are different in size and color. Some are so small that you can't see them. Most of their eggs are green or yellow. Some are red or orange. Butterflies and moths always lay their eggs on the plants which they like to eat. They want to make sure that when their babies are hatched(孵化), they will have food to eat. When the eggs are hatched, the moth or the butterfly caterpillars(毛虫)come out. Caterpillars can be almost any color. There are three pairs of legs near the front of their bodies. Caterpillars eat all the time. Most butterfly and moth caterpillars eat green plants. They can make cocoons(茧). These caterpillars grow inside their cocoons. After a period of time, they will become butterflies or moths.

1. From Paragraph 1, we can know that ________.

A．a butterfly has four wings and four legs

B．a butterfly always flies during the night

C．a butterfly's back wings are smaller than its front wings

D．a butterfly holds its wings up toward the sky when it flies

2. What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?

A．The body of a butterfly is longer than that of a moth.

B．A butterfly eats plants, while a moth doesn't.

C．The wings of a moth aren't as colorful as those of a butterfly.

D．A moth stays at a place, while a butterfly flies everywhere.

3. What does the underlined word "lay" mean in Chinese?

A．挑选

B．产卵

C．替换

D．埋葬

4. A butterfly or moth caterpillar ________.

A．looks like its parents	B．comes out of an egg
C．eats only in the daytime	D．gets a cocoon from its parents

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．The most beautiful insect in the world	B．The life cycles of a butterfly and a moth.
C．The moth and the butterfly caterpillars.	D．Two insects with similar look.

【推荐3】Food for thought?

VEGANS

Vegans are vegetarians: they don’t eat fish or meat. However, most vegetarians eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products, but vegans don’t. In fact, they don’t eat any food from animals — eggs and honey, for example. Why do people become vegans? Usually, they believe that it’s wrong to kill animals for food or keep them for milk, eggs, and other products. They also believe that keeping animals is bad for the environment because it needs a lot of space. A small farm with animals can produce food for 20 people; but use the same land for vegetables and it can feed 240 people. Farm animals are also bad for the environment because they need a lot of water.

FRUITARIANS

Fruitarians are vegans: they don’t eat meat, fish or any other animal products. But there are other rules too. Fruitarians don’t cook their food and they don’t eat any vegetables, rice, bread or processed food. So what can they eat? Well, nuts(坚果) and seeds are OK. They can eat sweet fruit, like bananas and apples, and also olives, peppers and tomatoes because these are fruit too. Some people are fruitarians because they believe it is healthy. However, most doctors believe that fruitarians do not have a balanced diet(饮食). The human body needs something which isn’t in fruit or nuts.

1. We can learn from this passage that vegans have       as their food.

A．fish

B．eggs

C．tomatoes

D．milk

2. According to the passage, people become vegans because      .

A．they eat the same as vegetarians

B．they disagree to use animals for food

C．they think farm animals pollute the environment

D．vegetables are cheaper than any food from animals

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about fruitarians?

A．Fruitarians don’t have cooked food.

B．Fruitarians eat fruits and vegetables.

C．Fruitarians have a healthy eating habit.

D．Fruitarians have food like milk and cheese.

【推荐1】In the U.K., students usually take the school bus to school.

They have five lessons in the day and finish at 3:00 in the afternoon. They have three lessons in the morning. At 11:00, children have a break for an hour. It’s their relaxing time. They have lunch in the school dining hall at 12:30. Then they start lessons in the afternoon at 1:30. After school, they go swimming, play basketball, have music lessons and play with their friends. They also do their homework.

In China, many students usually go to school on foot, by bike or by bus. They usually have eight lessons in the day and it’s their activity time after two lessons in the afternoon. They can play sports or games for about half an hour. After that they have another two classes to do their homework. School is over at about 5:30, then they go home.

1. The students in the U.K. have                lessons in the afternoon.

A．five

B．four

C．three

D．two

2. In Chinese schools, students can do               for about 30 minutes at school.

A．English

B．homework

C．Chinese

D．sports

3. The underlined word “break” means “             ”.

A．假期

B．休息

C．宴会

D．课程

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The students in the U.K. don’t have homework.

B．The students in the U.K. can go swimming after school.

C．Chinese students can go to school by bike or by bus.

D．The students finish school at about 5:30 p.m. in China.

5. The passage tells us something about               in the U.K. and China.

A．the way to school	B．students’ activities
C．the school day	D．students’ lessons

【推荐3】When you’re feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, the following ways can make you feel good about yourself.       1. Look in the mirror（镜子） and say to yourself, “I’m special and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything!” It may not sound so good, but it really works!       2. Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.       3. Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Try to find the good things in your life.       4.Learn something new! Do you always want to make your own room more beautiful or learn how to swim? Go for it! New jobs are fun and can make you feel proud when you finish them.       5. Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your parents or maybe even your cousin.
1. This passage gives            ways to make us feel good about ourselves.

A．three

B．four

C．five

2. We may make you feel proud when we             .

A．look in the mirror

B．learn new jobs

C．are friendly to people

3. From the passage, we can know staying with our         is one way to feel happy.

A．parents

B．friends

C．family

4. This passage tells us how to              .

A．be happy

B．remember something

C．learn something new

5. According to the suggestions, which of the following is NOT mentioned(提到) ?

A．We can smile to show“How friendly you are！” to people we meet.

B．Failing is the mother of making the dream come true.

C．It can make us feel happy to help others.

【推荐2】Americans love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as a part of the family. They treat their pets as their children—sometimes even better.

In America, there are more families with pets than those with children. 43 percent of U.S. homes have pets. Some of the pets are overseas animals, such as monkeys, snakes, butterflies and even wolves. Those animals come from other countries, especially China, Thailand, South Africa and so on. More common pets include fish, mice and birds. However, their favorites are cats and dogs. They sometimes have strong feelings about whether dogs or cats make better pets. “Dog people” and “cat people” often have friendly arguments about that.

People can get many benefits from pets. Pets stay with people, make people happy and help people get rid of loneliness. Therefore, most of Americans like pets. They think pets should be treated well. At least seventy-five animal welfare (福利) organizations have been set up in America. They provide care and good services for homeless animals. Some pets can help people live a better life. For example, researchers have discovered that getting on with animals can help lower a person’s blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from strange visitors. Cats can play games with the children. Some kinds of pets can provide love for their owners. In fact, to keep a pet can help a young couple have the responsibility to raise children. Pets are as basic to U.S. culture as hot dogs or apple pies. To Americans, pets are not just property (财产), but a part of the family.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
1. The underlined word “overseas” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.

A．national

B．foreign

C．local

2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．57% of U.S. homes don’t have pets.

B．In the U.S., the families with children are fewer than those with pets.

C．Fish, mice and birds are the most popular pets in the U.S.

3. Most Americans like keeping pets because ________.

A．they treat their pets even better than their children

B．there are at least 75 animal welfare organizations in the U.S.

C．pets can bring many benefits to people

4. How can some pets help people live a better life?

A．Getting on with animals can help lower animals’ blood pressure.

B．Dogs can protect their owners from strange visitors.

C．Dogs and apple pies are a part of the family in the U.S.

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Americans like keeping pets.

B．“Dog people” often argue with “cat people”.

C．Young couples should keep pets in the U.S.

【推荐3】Have you ever noticed how you feel when you play with a dog or a cat?     1     Of course, playing with pets is fun but as it turns out (结果发现), spending time with animals can also be helpful in keeping us mentally healthy (心理健康).

“A pet can remind you that you’re not alone.” said life coach Desiree Wiercyski.     2     This can be helpful when you feel lonely.

I can speak from experience (有亲身体会) about this. I myself feel a bit sad or lonely from time to time, since I live by myself. But I recently had the chance to take care of my friend’s cats while she was away.     3    

When I come home, they’re always happy to see me.     4     It’s almost like they can tell when I need someone to hang out with. So the next time you’re feeling a bit blue (忧伤的), maybe you should find a dog or cat to talk to.     5    

A．She added that pets give unconditional (无条件的) love.

B．Caring for her cats has made a big difference in my life.

C．Even something as easy as petting a cat can make you feel happier and healthier.

D．Or maybe even some other animals, like a goldfish or a rabbit.

E．When I’m tired or sad, they come to me and “ask” me to pet them.