【推荐2】Just as rice and noodles are different from bread, snacks in China are a world apart from those in the UK and the US. For one thing, I never imagined that sunflower seeds(瓜子）would be so popular in China.     1     I also saw that a plate of sunflower seeds is always on offer during the Spring Festival holiday.

    2     In fact, young people in Britain eat more snacks than people of the age in other European countries. A survey has shown that 64 percent of people under the age of 20 snack between meals, according to an article by the British Council.

    3     But it’s just too hard to say no to them. Our favorites are probably potato chips, which we call crisps, and chocolate bars. From a very young age, we always look forward to our crisps and chocolate bars after school.

Snacks are also popular in the US. One of the things that I found the most extraordinary(特别的）when I first visited the US was the number of snacks in their supermarkets; I was surprised to find huge aisles (过道) just for snacks that were bigger than some stores I’d been to in the UK.     4    

All in all, it’s probably best for your health if you eat sunflower seeds together with potato chips and chocolate. But eating these delicious treats occasionally(偶尔）couldn’t possibly be wrong, could it?

A．Snack tastes in the US are much the same as those in the UK, except that there are many more choices.

B．British snacks are very delicious.

C．In the UK, young people love their snacks.

D．British snacks are generally unhealthy.

E．I saw people eating them while waiting for tables outside restaurants, before dinner and, of course, while watching TV.

【推荐3】Australia is the greatest island in the world. It is to the south of the equator(赤道). So when it is summer in our country, it is a cold winter in Australia.

Australia is big, but the population(人口) there is thin. The population is the same as that of Shanghai, a city of China. Australia is young, diverse nation and Australian people come from many different countries.

Australia has many, many sheep. After a short drive from town, you will see sheep around you. You can also find a kangaroo which has a "bag" below its chest. The mother kangaroo keeps its baby in the "bag".

Australia is considered to be a relaxed, informal society(社会). When greeting others, students and young people say "Hello" or "Hi". Sometimes they say "How's it going?" or "G day". In more formal(正式的)situations, they usually shake hands the first time they meet. "Good morning", "Good afternoon" or "Pleased to meet you" are formal greetings. English is Australia's national language.

1. Australia is the greatest island in the world. The word "island" may mean ________.

A．国家

B．城市

C．山脉

D．岛屿

2. Australia has the same population as ________.

A．Shanghai

B．China

C．Beijing

D．Japan

3. When it is summer in Australia, it is ________ in China.

A．spring

B．autumn

C．winter

D．summer

4. When Australian people meet for the first time, they will ________.

A．kiss each other

B．hug(拥抱) each other

C．nod head to others

D．shake hands

5. Which statement is RIGHT, according to the passage?

A．Australia has a large population.

B．Kangaroo is a kind of sheep in Australia.

C．Young people sometimes say "How's it going?" or "G day" to greet others.

D．When you drive in Australia, you can see many horses.

【推荐1】Dolphins are not fish. They are mammals(哺乳动物). They live in groups and speak to each other in their own language. But they are quite different from almost all land animals. Their brain (大脑) is as big as men’s and they live a long life—at least 20 or 30 years.

Like some animals, dolphins use sounds to help them find their way around. They also use these sounds to talk to each other and to help them find food. They do not use their ears to receive sounds, but use the jaw—the lower part of the mouth.

It is strange that dolphins are friendly to men, and for thousands of years, there are many stories about dolphins and men. In the 19th century, in dangerous part of the sea near New Zealand, there was a dolphin. The seamen liked him very much and gave him a very good name, Jack. From 1871 to 1903, Jack met every boat in the area and showed it the way. In 1903, a passenger on a boat with the name of the Penguin shot and hurt Jack. Luckily the dolphin didn’t die, and after a long time he was well again. He guided the ships through the area for nine more years, but he refused to help the boat The Penguin.

Today, some people still kill dolphins, but many countries in the world now protect them. In these places, people are not allowed to kill them.

1. The word “jaw” means ________ in Chinese.

A．下颚

B．嘴巴

C．嘴唇

D．鼻子

2. How do dolphins find their way?

A．They use their noses to smell the way.	B．They use their ears to hear the sounds.
C．They use their eyes to see the way.	D．They use sounds to find the way.

3. Who was Jack?

A．The writer

B．A dolphin

C．A seaman

D．The passenger

4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT right?

A．Dolphins are not fish.	B．Dolphins don’t live in groups.
C．Dolphins are kind and friendly to people.	D．Dolphins can live a long life.

【推荐1】According to the speed, Chinese trains are divided into different classes, identified(确认) with different letters and numbers. The letters refer to different classes.

G—High-Speed Electric Multiple Units(EMU) Train

This is the fastest EMU train running for long distance in China, the top speed of which could reach 350km/h. Currently, the G-train could finish the 1068-kilometer Wuhan-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway in 3 hours.

C—Intercity EMU Train

This is also the fastest EMU train in China, but runs for short travel distance between two nearby cities, such as the 120-kilometer Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway.

D—Electric Multiple Units(EMU) Train

This trains are also called Hexiehao or bullet train in China. The designed top speed is 250km/h. These trains have been widely used for main city, such as Beijing-Shanghai, Shanghai-Suzhou and Shenzhen-Guangzhou.

E—Direct Express Train

The type with the top speed of 100km/h is for long-distance travel. Generally, they run directly to the destination(目的地) or with some stops on the way. And some has only soft-sleeper and soft-seat.

T—Express Train

This kind has fewer stops on the way, mainly in major cities. The highest speed is 140 km/h. Almost every T-series of trains is equipped(装备) with soft-sleeper, soft-seat, hard-sleeper and hard-seat.

K—Fast Train

Its speed is 120 km/h, having more stops than the T-trains. They have air conditioning.

Accommodation(座位；铺位) Fast Train

Its highest speed is 120 km/h but runs slower than the K-train because of more stops on the way. Currently, a few of Accommodation Fast Trains don't have air conditioning.

Accommodation Train

With 100 km/h's highest speed, this should be the slowest train, having as many stops as possible, the trains are also numbered with four digits. Most of the trains don't have air conditioning at all.

1. Which of the following trains is the fastest for a long distance in China?

A．C.

B．G.

C．K.

2. How many kinds of trains are there whose speed reaches 250 km/h and above?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．five.

3. How long will it take to travel from Guangyuan to Chengdu(about 290 km) by Direct Express Train?

A．Less than two hours.

B．Over three hours

C．Only one hour

4. Why does K-Fast Train run faster than Accommodation Fast Train?

A．It has no air conditioning on it.

B．It runs for a short travel distance.

C．It has fewer stops on the way.

5. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A．You can take C-Intercity EMU or D-EMU to travel from Shenzhen to Guangzhou with less time.

B．All of the Accommodation Fast Trains don't have air conditioning.

C．Almost every Z-series of trains is equipped with soft-sleeper, soft-seat, hard-sleeper and hard-seat.

【推荐2】High -speed trains, Zhi Fu Bao, shared bikes and online shopping are considered as the new Four Great Inventions of China by young foreigners, according to a video survey by Beijing Foreign Studies University. In the video ,young people from 20 countries were asked to talk about the great inventions that had influence their lives in China. Here are 4 young people's . opinions.

Sam	I' m from Romania. China is really great country and its high - speed railways are very fast, comfortable and tidy. It takes me only about 6 hours from Beijing to Shanghai by train. It saves a lot of time and it is cheaper than airplane. I wish we would have high - speed railways in our country some day.
Yala	I' m from Nepal. I always go out by bike. Bicycle - sharing system allows people to borrow a bike from point" A" and return it at point "B". It's not only cheap but also a green and healthy way of life. I like it very much.
Archuna	My life in Beijing is quite different from that in India. Here in China, I seldom take money with me when I go out. I can pay for almost everything by Zhi Eu Bao. Oh, it' s amazing. However, in India, if you don 't take a wallet with you, you'll be in trouble.
Bond	You can find many wonderful things that we don't have in Thailand. We don' t have Zhi Fu Bao or other online payment Apps. With them, I can go shopping without going out of the doors. It' s so exciting!

1. What does Sam think of the high - speed railways in China according to his words?

A．Fast and tidy.	B．Comfortable and interesting.
C．Cheap and amazing.	D．Expensive but fast.

2. What do "A" and "B"   refer to in Yala' s words?

A．Two bikes.

B．Two riders.

C．Two places.

D．Two people.

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the information above?

A．Bicycle - sharing system provides bikes for free.

B．People can also go shopping without a wallet in Thailand.

C．Zhi Fu Bao is the only way of paying for things.

D．There' re no high - speed railways in Romania

4. What can we know about the new Four Great Inventions?

A．They were created by young foreign people.

B．They are the signs that China is improving quickly.

C．They were brought to 20 countries.

D．They are just so - so in young foreigners' eyes.

【推荐3】Hello, I’m Robin. I live in New York. Today is Sunday. My brother and I needn’t go to school but my parents should go to work. It’s 8 a.m. now. my brother is getting up and I'm washing my face. I can see hot dogs and coffee on the table.

Hey, My name is Tommy. I live in London. It’s 2 p.m. It's Sunday today. Mum is waiting(等待) for her sister to go shopping. Dad is reading a newspaper. I’m watching a CD about my school trip. Look! We are all on the beach. Some are lying on the beach(沙滩). Some are running, and I’m taking photos.

Hi, I’m Zhang Wei and I live in a small village ( 村庄). There is no light on both sides of the road. Now it's 10 p.m. My little sister is sleeping while my mom is knitting( 织 ) a sweater. I am looking for a “star” in the dark out of the window, because he always comes out after I sleep. Aha, here he comes, my busy daddy. I miss him so much.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. Where does Robin come from?

A．

B．

C．

D．

2. Who cooked the breakfast for Robin?

A．Himself.

B．His brother.

C．His parents.

D．His friends.

3. What is the CD about?

A．It's about a beach.	B．It's about Tommy’s school trip.
C．It's about Tommy’s friends.	D．It's about Tommy’s happy Sunday.

4. What is Zhang Wei doing at 10 p.m.?

A．He is missing.

B．He is sleeping.

C．He is looking for a star.

D．He is waiting for his father.

5. The “star” in Zhang Wei’s story is________.

A．his mother

B．his father

C．a star in the sky

D．the light on the road