【推荐1】“Zero calories (卡路里) and no weight gain (体重增加)” Diet soft drinks are often advertised in this way. But are they really a good choice?

Some people think diet soft drinks are healthier because they don’t have sugar or calories. They think drinking these drinks can help them lose weight.

In fact, diet soft drinks do have some sugar, although very little. Usually, if there is 0.5 grams of sugar or less in a 100-gram drink, it can be described as a diet soft drink.

Although they have little sugar, diet soft drinks still taste sweet by using artificial sweeteners (人工甜味剂). They have very few calories.

But when you eat sweet-tasting things like sugar, it hits your brain and makes you want more. Your brain tells your body to prepare itself for more sugar. When you drink a diet soft drink, the brain received the “sweet signal (信号)” but no sugar arrives. Since the brain is fooled, it still craves (渴望) more sweets.

Some people drink diet soft drinks instead of water. This is not a good choice. Diet soft drinks can damage (损害) your teeth and affect your appetite (影响食欲). The additives (添加剂)in these drinks are not good for you either.

1. What do we know about diet soft drinks?

A．They don’t have any sugar or calories.	B．They can help people lose weight.
C．They don’t taste sweet.	D．They aren’t good for our health.

2. Drinking diet soft drinks may cause (导致) you to ________.

A．drink more water

B．eat more sweet food

C．become energetic

D．feel foolish

3. The last paragraph explains ________.

A．why it’s bad to drink diet soft drinks	B．how to choose healthy diet soft drinks
C．why so many people drink diet soft drinks	D．how diet soft drinks become popular

【推荐2】In the minds of the Chinese, the moon is connected with gentleness and brightness, expressing their best wishes. On August 15 of the lunar calendar (阴历) each year, the moon is full and it’s time to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

In traditional Chinese culture, the moon is a carrier of human emotions (情感). In ancient times, from royalty to the ordinary family, it was an important custom to appreciate the full moon during the festival. Adults usually enjoyed delicious mooncakes with a cup of hot tea, while children ran around with bright lanterns. After nightfall, whole families went out for a walk under the stars, looking up at the full moon and thinking of their relatives or friends, as well as those who were far from home. A line from a poem “The moon viewed at home is brighter” expresses those feelings.

Besides, with respect to the history of Chinese civilization (文明) , China is the first nation to have the dream of flying to the sky. From the story of Chang’e to Dunhuang flying apsaras (飞天), all express Chinese ancestors’ desire to explore outer space. Many ancient Chinese poets also showed their preference for the moon through wonderful words. For example, the poet Li Bai wrote hundreds of poems about the moon during his lifetime.

The Chinese exploring moon project (探月工程), named after Chang’e, fully expresses this pursuit (追求) of the Chinese. The successful launch (发射) of Chang’e 1 not only laid the ground work for future exploration of the moon, but also made a long-held dream of the Chinese people come true.

1. What do Chinese people think of the moon?

A．The moon is a symbol of health and wealth.	B．The moon is not as bright as the sun.
C．The moon carries human emotions.	D．The moon viewed at home is brighter.

2. Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ________.

A．how ancient Chinese people celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival

B．when Chinese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival

C．what poems Chinese people wrote about the moon

D．why Chinese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival

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

A．观点

B．渴望

C．遗憾

D．惭愧

4. The passage is probably taken from ________.

A．a travel guide

B．a health magazine

C．a newspaper

D．a history textbook

5. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The moon carries Chinese people’s best wishes and dreams.

B．China is the first nation to dream of exploring outer space.

C．Ancient Chinese poets wrote hundreds of poems about the moon.

D．The Chinese exploring moon project shows the love for the moon.

【推荐3】The world itself is becoming much smaller by using modern traffic and modern communication means (工具). Life today is much easier than it was hundreds of years ago, but it has brought new problems. One of the biggest problems is pollution. To pollute means to make things dirty. Pollution comes in many ways. We see it, smell it, drink it and even hear it.

Man has been polluting the earth. The more people have, the more pollution becomes. Many years ago, the problem was not so serious because there were not so many people. When the land was used up or the river was dirty in one place, man moved to another place. But this is no longer true.

Man is now slowly polluting the whole world.

Air pollution is still the most serious. It’s bad for all living things in the world,but it is not the only one kind of pollution. Water pollution kills our fish and pollutes our drinking water. Noise pollution makes us angry more easily.

Many countries are making rules to fight pollution. They stop people from burning coal in houses and factories in the city, and from putting dirty smoke into the air. Pollution by sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is now the most dangerous kind of air pollution. It is caused by heavy traffic. We are sure that if there are fewer people driving, there will be less air pollution.

The earth is our home. We must take care of it. That means keeping the land, water and air clean. And we must pay attention to the rise in pollution at the same time.

1. According the passage, _______, our world is becoming much smaller.

A．because of the rise in pollution

B．thanks to science development

C．because the earth is being polluted day and night

D．because the earth is blowing away by the wind every year

2. Hundreds of years ago, life was ________ it is today.

A．as easy as	B．much easier than
C．as hard as	D．much harder than

3. In paragraph 1, the underlined word “it” means ________.

A．rubbish

B．noise pollution

C．air pollution

D．water pollution

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Many countries are making rules to fight pollution.

B．The pollution of the earth grows as fast as the world pollution does.

C．The problem of pollution is not so serious because there are not so many people living on the earth.

D．If people could go to work by bus or bike instead of car or motorbike, it would be helpful in fighting against the problem of SO2.

5. What’s the most dangerous kind of air pollution?

A．SO2.

B．O2.

C．CO2.

D．H2.

【推荐1】阅读下面的短文，从所给的A-F选项中选出最佳选项填人文中空白处（其中有一项是多余选项)。

Do your parents always ask you a lot of questions? How do you feel about that? What kind of question do your parents often ask? Here are some questions that are usually asked by parents.

    1    

Sometimes you want to show that you have grown up and you can manage your time well and choose friends wisely. You need your own secrets and lifestyles.

    2    

Unless you get all As and Bs, you’ll never want to hear this question come out of your parents’ mouths. How do they know it is the report card day? And they will be angry if they see you get a C in maths.

    3    

“YES,” you shout downstairs as you start running around your room, hiding all the clothes on your floor under your bed. You must finish all of this before your mum comes into your room to avoid her seeing your room in a mess.

    4    

You can’t understand why your parents always ask such a question. You find it difficult to give an answer. They are just close friends.

    5    

Maybe sometimes you think it’s more convenient to ask classmates or friends for help. Of course, teachers can have a clear structure of the knowledge, but they are always very busy. Sometimes it’s a waste of time to find teachers.

Maybe most of you are bored with their questions and don’t know how to deal with it. To some degree, maybe both sides need some changes and try to understand each other better.

A．Who are you going out with?

B．What’s the relationship between them?

C．Have you cleaned up your room?

D．Why don’t you ask teachers for help?

E．When will you finish your homework?

F．What was your score in this exam?

【推荐2】Childhood is a time of fun and games. Many people still remember when they were young, they often played games like hide-and seek and chess. Playing teaches children how to get on with others, and it also helps to exercise the mind and body. However, children today spend most of their time in front of the computer, playing video games.
A recent survey(调查) found that in the USA, children between 8 and 12 spend at least 13 hours a week playing video games or “gaming”. Boys of this age spend even more time, almost 16 hours a week. Although some people say that gaming is helpful, it brings many problems as well.
One big problem is that kids who spend most of their time on games might have problems communicating with real people. They might have trouble sharing and solving problems because they do not practice these skills alone at a computer.
Another problem is about health. Game players usually sit for hours without doing any exercise. And they might not eat healthily. As a result, they might be out of shape.
Next, game players might have trouble with their lessons. Many of them spend more time plating games than working on their homework. In the end, _____________________.
Finally, it is always possible that the gamers become addicted(上瘾的). Some people pay four or five hours a day or even all day. This happened to a 28-year-old Korean man. He spent about 50 hours playing an online game without sleeping or eating well. He died while gaming.
This is one example of the danger of video gaming. It tells us video gaming, like everything else, should not be done too much. A few hours a week should not hurt, but several hours a day just might be dangerous to your health.
1. Children of 8 to 12 in America spend at least _____ hours a week playing video games.

A．13

B．16

C．28

D．50

2. How many problems about playing video games are mentioned in the passage?

A．Two

B．Three

C．Four

D．Fiver

3. Which of the following is the right sentence for the blank(空白处) in Paragraph 5?

A．they might be weak in their subjects at school

B．they might lose their friends

C．they might stop playing games.

D．they might become ill.

4. What does the writer want to tell us by writing this passage?

A．Video gaming is good for people.

B．Video gaming might be a dangerous thing.

C．Childhood is a time of fun and games.

D．Children should learn how to get along with others.

【推荐3】Fights at school sometimes happen. But how can you keep away from a fight? Here’s something you can do.

Be calm（冷静）. Sometimes, you feel so angry that you really want to teach somebody a lesson. But being angry can’t solve（解决）problems. A fight can’t help, either. It may bring you more problems. In the school, everyone will be punished（惩罚）, if he gets into a fight. There is no winner in a fight.

Shout loudly. If you know someone is coming up behind you to attack, turn to the person with your hands up in front of your body and loudly say “stop” before walking away. Loud voice can usually make the attacker calm down. If the person doesn’t stop, shout for help by calling out the name of at teacher whose office is not far away.

Your friend may ask you to join in a fight, but helping him fight is not really helpful to him. If you really want to help him, try to ask him to give it up. Also, he may get hurt and be punished. Then, try to learn why he wants a fight and help him find a right way to solve the problem.

1. If you really want to solve problems, what should you do?

A．Feel angry.

B．Keep calm.

C．Have a fight.

D．Shout loudly.

2. Which picture has the same meaning with the underlined word “attack” in Paragraph 3?

A．

B．

C．

D．

3. Which of the following sentences can be put in the ________?

A．Try to listen

B．Learn to say no

C．Join in a fight.

D．Learn from friends

4. The passage is written to________.

A．make students work hard	B．ask students to help each other
C．teach students to keep calm	D．help students keep away from fight

【推荐1】请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项， 使短文意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余。

After a long week, Sunday is the perfect day to sit down with family, relax and enjoy a special dinner: Sunday roast(周日大餐).     1    

British people have eaten Sunday roasts for centuries. In the old days, people had to go church on Sundays. After that, people would be hungry.     2    

So what are these tasty dishes? Every Sunday dinner has roast meat, usually chicken or beef , roast potatoes, vegetables and Yorkshire pudding.    3    

What if you don't have time to make the traditional dinner? Don't worry. In Britain, there are special restaurants, called carveries.     4       The name "carvery" comes from the act of cutting the meat into slices, before putting them on a plate.

    5     Parents and children will sit down and tell each other about their week at work or school.

With many traditions fading(逐渐消失), traditional Sunday dinners are as strong as ever. And I have a feeling that this traditional dinner will be on British tables all the time.

A．This is a tradition for many British people on Sundays.

B．This is a tradition for few British people on Sundays.

C．This is a pudding made with eggs, milk and flour.

D．Besides the tasty food, this meal is also a great time for family.

E．So family would get together to eat a big meal.

F．There you can have a Sunday roast.

【推荐2】When I walk down the street in Beijing during the summer, I often find it difficult to where I’m going. Why? Because of all the umbrellas in my way.

Before I came to China, I’d never seen people carrying umbrellas on sunny days. But in China, women carry umbrellas when it’s not raining. What is the purpose? I wondered.

I found that there are many reasons for this. Firstly, it protects people from the sun’s rays(光线). Many Chinese cities get hot in the summer. People sometimes carry umbrellas to stay cool.

But wait a second. If umbrellas can help us stay cool, why don’t I ever see men carrying them? That brings us to the second reason—blocking the sun helps Chinese people’s skin stay pale(白皙的). In China, pale white skin is considered to be more beautiful than tanned (晒成棕褐色的) skin. Cosmetics companies even sell special creams and powders(香粉) to make your skin look whiter.

Women in the United States, on the other hand, actually prefer to be tanned. It’s considered more beautiful there. Some people will lie outdoors in the sun for hours to get a tan. But doing this too much can be dangerous, as the sun’s rays are bad for your skin.

And as it turns out, China isn’t the only place where women carry umbrellas during the summer. Women in Greece are also known to carry umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun. So there you have it—umbrellas aren’t just for rainy days, although I don’t think I’m going to start carrying one anytime soon.

Choose the best choice according to the passage.
1. What gets in the way when the writer walks down the street in Beijing?

A．Children.

B．The sun’s rays.

C．Umbrellas.

2. Why do women in China carry umbrellas on sunny days?
a. To stay pale.               b. To get tanned skin.     c. To stay dry.          d. To stay cool.

A．ab

B．ac

C．ad

3. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．US women and Chinese women have the same skin color preferences(爱好).

B．Too much sun is bad for people’s skin.

C．Greek women only use umbrellas on rainy days.

4. The underlined word “cosmetics” means “________” in Chinese.

A．化妆品

B．食品

C．印刷品

5. We can infer(推断) from the passage that ________.

A．tanned skin is considered unhealthy in the US

B．carrying umbrellas is a tradition for men in Greece

C．the writer may not use umbrellas on sunny days

【推荐3】阅读下面短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。

International travel is popular, but visitors can run into trouble if they don’t know any basic “rules”.     1    

BRAZIL

In general, Brazilian culture is informal (不拘礼节的). Most Brazilians are very friendly, but men usually just shake hands. Brazilians usually stand very close to each other while speaking.     2     If you go to a business meeting, you are not expected to take a gift. Yet, if you are invited to someone’s house, you should take a gift.       3    

If you are invited to dinner, arrive at least 30 minutes late, but always dress well, because a person’s appearance can be very important to Brazilians.

SAUDI ARABIA (沙特阿拉伯)

Saudi Arabia is a very traditional country. People respect the old and take good care of the young. It is important to greet the oldest or the most senior person first. People shake hands in business situations, but men and women do not touch in public.

    4     Instead, lead the conversation by asking about people’s family or health. Arrive on time for business meetings, but don’t be surprised if others are late. Being on time is less important in Saudi Arabia than it is in most Western countries.

A．Even if this is unusual in your culture, try not to move away if it happens.

B．In a business meeting, do not start with business matters at once.

C．People don’t like talking about weather when they meet for the first time.

D．So, it’s important to learn about the cultures of the country they’re visiting.

E．However, avoid anything purple or black, as these colors have to do with death.

【推荐1】

Erhu is a Chinese folk instrument. It is sometimes known as the “Chinese violin” because it sounds like a violin. The Moon over a Fountain is the most famous piece of erhu music.

The earliest records of guzheng were found in the Warring States Period. It was used to hit the enemies at that time. Later, guzheng was used as a kind of instrument. Guzheng had 12 strings（弦） in the Han Dynasty. Then a 13-string guzheng was developed in the Tang Dynasty. Now it usually has 21 strings.

Xun is one of the oldest Chinese instruments. It has a long history of more than 7, 000 years. Xun comes in different shapes. The most common one is egg-shaped. Each shape produces a different sound. It can be made of stone, jade（玉） and clay.

The horse-head fiddle（马头琴） is the traditional musical instrument of the Mongolian ethnic group （蒙古族）. There are two strings on the horse-head fiddle. It has been played for centuries. Once upon a time, a boy had a little white horse. Unluckily, it was killed by a bad guy. The boy made a musical instrument out of its body and carried it all the time, as if it was still with him.

1. Which instrument is called the “Chinese violin”?

A．Erhu.

B．Guzheng.

C．Xun.

D．The horse-head fiddle.

2. How many strings did Guzheng have in the Tang Dynasty?

A．2

B．12

C．13

D．21

3. What is mentioned about Xun in the passage?
① Its shape.       ② Its inventor.       ③ Its materials.       ④The culture behind it.

A．①②

B．①③

C．②③

D．③④

4. What does the second paragraph in Part Four mainly talk about?

A．The story about the horse-head fiddle.

B．The popularity of the horse-head fiddle in the past.

C．The traditional way of making the horse-head fiddle.

D．The famous pieces of music played with the horse-head fiddle.

5. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Xun is in the shape of eggs.

B．The horse-head fiddle has the longest history.

C．The Moon over a Fountain is the famous piece of violin music.

D．Guzheng was used as a weapon（武器） in the Warring States Period

【推荐2】Time flies when you play on your smartphone. But when you get down to the real business of work and study, one hour feels like a year. Why do we like to spend too much time on the phones but easily become bored by studying?

It all comes down to something small and hard to see: dopamine(多巴胺). Dopamine is something that makes people feel good.Our body can release(释放) it when we eat delicious food, after we exercise or when we are rewarded(奖励).

Compared with studying, playing on smartphones causes our body to release more dopamine.For example, checking your phone for information leads to a 400 percent increase in dopamine. But why?

When we look at our phones, we don’t know what we’ll see next, or who will give you “like”. This uncertainty(不确定性), or “the magic of maybe”, makes the dopamine system active, according to the popular science website Guokr. We get excited wondering if we have “likes” from our friends. When our expectations achieve, dopamine is released.

And to get more dopamine, we continue checking our phones. However, Studying doesn’t provide such uncertainty. Without the excitement of “gambling(赌博)”, we get bored much more easily.

“As for studying, you could check your progress daily or weekly and reward yourself for it.” said Daniel Wong, writer of The Happy Student. You could also use what you’ve learned to make a difference in the real world. This will make studying much more interesting.

1. According to the writer, when students study, they ________.

A．are getting happier	B．feel time pass more slowly
C．have more dopamine	D．need to eat food

2. What might the phrase”comes down to”mean in Paragraph 2?

A．works out.

B．turns out.

C．results in.

D．is because of.

3. Which of the following activity cannot help release more dopamine?

A．Get up early.	B．Eat delicious food.
C．After we exercise.	D．When we are rewarded.

4. When do people have more dopamine?

A．When they know what will happen next.	B．When they stay in a familiar environment.
C．When their expectations achieve.	D．When they face less uncertainties.

5. Which of the following might Daniel Wong suggest to make studying interesting?

A．Stopping playing and finding more interests in real life.

B．Reading the most difficult parts of your books first.

C．Sleeping more when you are in face of difficulties.

D．Using what you learn from books to do things in real life.