【推荐1】阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

Here comes a bus with black ears, round eyes and a big nose. A group of passengers excitedly get on the bus. About a minute later, the driver changes the bus to self-driving. At a slow speed, the bus runs along a straight road and stops at green lights before parking at the next stop.

With the cute and lovable appearance of a giant panda, this black-and-white bus is called “Panda Bus” and has caught widespread attention. Passengers can get on the bus through a fingerprint recognition system（指纹识别系统）. They can also buy food on the bus. A robot on the bus can communicate with passengers. It can help them plan routes（线路）and tell them where to get off. Besides that, the robot will record bad behavior like stealing and announce it at once. The bus can change between manned and unmanned driving. While it is self-driving, it first decides where it will go and what the road is like.

The AI-based “Panda Bus” was developed by DeepBlue Technology, China’s Heading AI company, It has already hit the road in some cities across China. DeepBlue has also begun selling smart buses abroad. “There’s still a long way to go before the technology becomes more widely used,” says Chen Haibo, CEO of DeepBlue.

1. Why is the bus called “Panda Bus”?
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2. Where does the bus stop before parking at the next stop?
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3. Is there a human driver on the bus?
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4. What does the AI-based bus do when it runs in the unmanned driving?
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5. What does Chen Haibo think of the smart bus’s development?
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【推荐2】

What does taking the train mean to you? Perhaps it’s just way of getting to your destination (目的地). (A) ________ fact, the train itself can be part of the fun.

On March 28, first panda-themed train left Chengdu in Sichuan for Zunyi in Guizhou. It soon became the talk of China with its special design and comfortable service.

(C) Its inside and outside are decorated with giant panda pictures. Attendants (乘务员) carry panda toys and passengers can try panda-shaped food, as well as Sichuan snacks. Some people call it a “mobile star hotel” because it has a bar, karaoke room and dance hall. Passengers can take showers and use its 5G network as well. This high level service is one side that has attracted travelers. But train travel attracts people for other people.

In the fast-paced times we live in, train travel is a good way to slow down. It gives you time and space to read, sleep, chat with friends, or simply do nothing (B) ________ watch the changing scenery outside.

Sheng Yawei, 26, once took the longest railway in the world—the Trans—Siberian Railway. “Running from Moscow to Vladivostok, it took me six days. It was like a time travel experience. Since the route covers eight time zone (时区), I saw my watch go back suddenly,” Sheng said. “the rivers, forests, mountains, and deserted countryside along the way made me feel peaceful.”

(D) Train travel is also filled with surprises. You might meet new people. Sheng met a Russian college student and they became friends “Though we didn’t understand each other’s language, it made me feel nice.”

1. 在文中(A)和(B)的空白处分别填入适当的词：________ ________
2. 划线部分(C)its指代的是：________
3. 文中划线部分(D)改写为：Train travel is ________ ________ surprises, too.
4. 从文中找到两个体现熊猫主题列车特点的名词或名词短语：________; ________
5. 从文中找出能说明本文中心大意的单词或短语：________

【推荐3】The bicycle is one of the most important vehicles (交通工具) in the world. Many people use bicycles for work or sports.

Bicycle riding is good exercise. It is good for riders in many ways, like helping them become strong. Bicycle riding is good for the environment because bicycles don’t bring pollution (污染).

Bicycles usually share roads with cars and buses. Drivers do not always notice bicycles. It is more dangerous to ride a bicycle on the road. So more and more people put their bicycles at home and go to work in their cars.

People can solve (解决) this problem easily. Bicycle riders should always look at the traffic around them carefully. They must follow traffic signs. They must also follow all the traffic rules. They should wear helmets to protect (保护) their heads. When people are riding at night, they must wear light-coloured clothes. An accident on a bicycle may be serious. Bicycle riders should know how to stay safe. When they are badly hurt, they must call 120 for help.

1. What do many people use bicycles for?
They use bicycles for ________.
2. Why is bicycle riding good for the environment?
Because bicycles ________.
3. What kind of vehicles do bicycles usually share roads with?
Bicycles usually share roads with ________.
4. Which word means “头盔” in the last paragraph?
It is “________”.
5. When must bicycle riders call 120 for help?
They must call 120 for help when ________.

【推荐1】Which musical instrument（乐器）shall I learn?

Many people would like to learn how to play a musical instrument, but they are put off by one big problem: What to play? Here are a few questions to help you decide.

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Many instruments are of different use, but some are more fit for certain types of music. Some instruments may lead themselves better than others to the music you like, so consider this before you start.

Do you want to play with other people?

Think about your long-term future as a musician. If you want to play with other people, what sort of instrument would be most practical? Your first thought of playing the violin, for example, might disappear when too many people are competing with you!

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Many people live in flats（公寓）and practicing the drums, for example, it will drive your neighbors crazy. Think about where and when you are going to practice, as well as the feelings of the people you live with or near.

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This is quite a big factor. Many instruments can be bought at different prices. But this doesn't change the fact that many, such as the piano, are always pretty expensive. If you can't afford your chosen instrument, will you be able to borrow someone else's or hire one?

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Talk to people you know who already play instruments. They might even let you try theirs. It's also a good idea to find an experienced music teacher, preferably one who plays a few different instruments, who can give you some advice and push you in the right direction.

A. Still not sure? B. Where are you going to practice? C. How much money can you spend? D. What kind of music do you like?

1. _______
2. _______
3. _______
4. _______
5. Do you like music? Why or why not? （不少于5个单词）
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【推荐2】Away from It All is a very popular TV series (连续剧) in England, and it has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success. The series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. None of the action can be seen on TV today. There is also no stressful time, busy offices or crowded cities. It tells simple stories about people’s kindness in the English countryside.

The directors of the TV series say that its success is a sign of teenagers suffering(遭受) from stress. They say that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressure of exams and homework, and the troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it’s a good sign of today’s young people turning to happier TV series as it shows they would like a happier and healthier world.

Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes all day and are using Away from It All an excuse for not completing their homework. Some children have even refused to study for exams. They say that they can only achieve personal happiness by avoiding all stressful situations.

And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, an expert of education, says that TV has to do with children’s lifestyles. But she says that if a child reacts (回应) strongly, it’s probable that there are other reasons for his change in behavior. She says that there is nothing wrong with watching Away from It All, but she suggests that parents should make sure that their children know TV is not the same as the real life.

1、2题完成句子；3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下第三段的主题句；5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1. The TV series Away from It All tells simple stories in ________.
2. The success of the series shows that young people would like ________.
3. What does Paula Ray advise parents to do?
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4. ______________________________________
5. ______________________________________

【推荐3】Hello, my name is Kate. I’m in a middle school. This is my schoolbag. It’s black. What is in it? There are two books. Are these books mine? No, they aren’t. They are my teacher’s. What are those? They are two pens. One is red, and the other (另一只) is blue. The red pen is mine. The blue pen is Lily’s. There are some keys and a map in my schoolbag, too. They are not mine. The keys are my mom’s. Whose (谁的) map is it? Oh, I can see a name on(在…上) it, M-I-K-E. It’s my good friend. I can call him（他）. His phone number is 456-9898.

1. What color is Kate’s schoolbag?
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2. Is the blue pen Kate’s?
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3. Whose(谁的) map is it?
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4. What are in Kate’s schoolbag?(写出所有物品)
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