【推荐1】阅读理解
One of the problems career people(上班族) have in the morning is dressing for the office when there will be an evening party immediately followed, with no time to return home to change. The easiest solution is to keep a full set of toiletries (洗漱用品) and make-ups stored somewhere at the office. A woman going to an evening party should dress in one of her “basic dresses” in the morning—the kind that can change into a different look with an added scarf or jewelry. In fifteen minutes, when her office day has ended, she can metamorphose(彻底变化) herself into another person with freshly cleaned teeth, combed hair, a new face, a different and dressier(漂亮的) pair of shoes, and some sparkling jewelry. If she must wear a long dress for the party, she should bring it to the office in a protective bag and store it safely until she has to put it on.
1. What’s a problem for the career people from this passage?

A．They must wear uniforms at work.

B．They have no dresses to wear.

C．They often have no time to change clothes for an evening party after work.

D．They have to go to the party.

2. The easiest solution is ____.

A．to keep a full set of toiletries and make-ups stored somewhere at the office

B．not to go to the party

C．to take a taxi home

D．to finish work earlier

3. If a woman is going to a party, she should wear ____ in the morning.

A．a nice dress

B．a “basic dress”

C．her uniform

D．casual clothes

4. How long does it take a woman to change herself at least?

A．About five minutes.	B．About fifteen minutes.
C．About half an hour.	D．About fifty minutes.

5. If a woman must wear a long dress for the party, she should ____.

A．wear it in the morning	B．buy one in the shop
C．borrow one from her workmate	D．bring it to the office

【推荐2】When people talk to each other, write letters or make phone calls, words of the spoken form or the written form can send any message they want to pass on.

But besides words, do you know any other ways you use to communicate with people? Rich expressions on your face can be one of them. A smile on your face shows that you are happy. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad or excited. Body languages can do the same job. When you put your hand up in class, the teacher knows that you want to say something or you may have some questions to ask. You shake your head from side to side and people know you are saying“no”or refuse others’ requirements (要求). When you nod, people will understand that you are saying “yes” or agree to others’ opinions or suggestions.

Other forms can also carry different messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop gives passengers instructions on which bus to take. The flag language made by soldiers can pass different orders. Sound from the school bell tells the students and the teachers when to begin or end a class. A photographer (摄影师) can use the photos he has taken to tell others about what he thinks of the world around him. Music and films also convey the feelings and ideas of the musicians and the directors.

1. When people want to use the words to communicate with others, they ________.

A．smile friendly

B．cry aloud

C．keep silent

D．write letters

2. According to the passage, you just need to ________ if you agree to others suggestions.

A．close your eyes	B．move your head up and down
C．put up your hand	D．shake your head from side to side

3. Through a photo, we may know ________.

A．which bus can be taken	B．what the orders mean for soldiers
C．when the students should have a class	D．how the photographer sees the world

4. The underline world “convey” probably means ________ in the last paragraph.

A．传递

B．掩饰

C．克制

D．爆发

5. The best title for the passage may be ________.

A．Spoken and Written Languages	B．Facial Expressions and Gestures
C．Forms of Communication	D．Suggestions on Communication

【推荐3】Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying, “Friends are God’s way of taking care of us.” But how do you find real friendship and keep it?

The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed (种子) and take care of it to make it grow.

First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient (耐心). For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints (抱怨) and do his best to help. To make a good friend, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.

But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest (诚实的) talk. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you could write a letter.

If you want to be friends again, you can take these steps:

Tell him or her how you are feeling; say what your friend has done wrong; explain (解释) why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.

1. Sally wants to tell students the way to ________.

A．find friends

B．plant trees

C．get happy

D．keep fit

2. What makes good friends?

A．Having fights.	B．Being kind and patient.
C．Having lots of money.	D．Having good looks.

3. How many steps can you follow to be friends again?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five

【推荐1】Lucy is a middle school student. She really likes slow music. But sometimes, her friend likes sharing her favorite rock music with her. But Lucy just doesn’t like it. “I want to tell her that I have different tastes in music”, Lucy said. “But I am worried this may make her feel bad and break our friendship. What can I do?”

Everyone has different likes and dislikes. They make you a different person from others. It is okay to express（表达）yourself. You are sharing yourself with others in this way. But if you want to know how to express yourself properly, then the following tips can help you a lot.

First, listen carefully to the other person. Although you want to explain yourself very much, listening to someone else explain their thoughts first will help keep the talk calm. You will also know their ideas better.

Next, express in a good way. Remember, you’re not trying to start a fight. Winning or losing is not the point. Don’t try to make your friend think like you.

Lastly and most importantly, show your friends that although you disagree on something, you still like him. This can stop both of you from becoming too emotional（情绪化的）.

You may have different thoughts about things with many people, like your parents and friends. In fact, this can be a good thing. You can even learn from it. Also, expressing different ideas makes you look more confident. That confidence can help build a better you over time. So just express your real thoughts to others next time.

1. From the passage we can know that Lucy doesn’t want to ________

A．talk to her best friend	B．make friends with others
C．hurt her friend’s feelings	D．share things with her friend

2. The writer wrote Lucy’s story in Paragraph l is to ________ for this passage.

A．talk about the main idea	B．interest the readers
C．add more details（细节）	D．give an example

3. What’s the best title for this article?

A．Different Tastes, Different Lives.	B．Tips on Friendship Improvement.
C．Stay True, Keep Growing.	D．Ways to Communicate with Friends.

4. If we put the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best?
（①=Para（自然段）1   ②=Para.2   ③=Para.3   ④=Para.4   ⑤=Para.5   ⑥=Para.6）

A．①②;③④⑤;⑥	B．①;②③④⑤;⑥
C．①;②;③④⑤⑥	D．①②;③④;⑤⑥

【推荐2】阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

Have you ever heard “You never get a second chance to make a first impression(印象)?” It may sound like an unusual piece of advice, but it is true—the first impression someone has of you when meeting you for the first time will probably influence how that person reacts to you in the future.

What is even more interesting is that the brain takes in all the information to create that first impression in about three seconds. When you meet someone for the first time, by the time you have said your name or shaken hands, the other person has already formed(形成) an opinion about the kind of person you are.

So how do you make a good first impression? Being polite and being well dressed is very important. However, the most important way of making a good first impression is your face. Smiling almost always leaves a positive(积极的) impression on people, especially those who do not know you. Most people, generally speaking, are ready to smile back when they are smiled at.

What’s more, smiling and being positive helps you to know and get a better understanding of new things. This means that you can possibly be friendlier to people you do not know and be more creative and able to solve problems more quickly. So if you ever need a reason to be happy, think about the wonderful people you might meet—and impress—with a cheerful smile.

1. What do the underlined words “reacts to” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Treats.

B．Changes.

C．Describes.

2. What can we learn about the first impression from Paragraph 2?

A．It comes very quickly.

B．It is very strange.

C．It is very interesting.

3. What is the most important to make a good first impression?

A．Shaking hands.

B．Dressing nicely.

C．Smiling.

4. What can be learned from the last paragraph?

A．Information helps you solve problems.

B．There are many reasons to be happy.

C．Being positive helps you find a way out.

5. What would be the best title of the text?

A．The importance of the first impression

B．The ways of leaving deep impressions

C．The reasons for leaving impressions

【推荐3】阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

1     I often feel sleepy in class. I don’t know what the teacher is saying and I don’t know how to do my homework either.     2     I’m not a good student in my teacher’s eyes. It seems that he cares little about such students like me. I feel sad about this.     3     My parents are very strict with me. I am not allowed to have any fun even listening to the music. I get sick of sitting there and doing exercises again and again.     4     I know I’m not talented. Even though I work very hard on my study, I make no progress. I feel very sad.     5     I do very well in my study. My teachers and parents are proud of me. But I’m not happy at all. I don’t know how to get on with others.

A. Talk to your parents and let them know you want to have other activities. A healthy mind and body will do good to your study. B. Try to make friends with your classmates. Be friendly to others. Don’t look down upon others because they are not as good as you in study. C. You don’t need to do any exercise if you get high marks in your exercises. D. Go to bed earlier at night. Concentrate on what the teacher says. If you have any questions, ask the teacher immediately. E. Don’t worry. Just take it easy. You will certainly make progress if you can keep it up. F. You can have a talk with your teacher. Tell how you are feeling about him. And make up your mind to work harder.

【推荐1】Traveling is one of the most important activities and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffic develops fast so traveling to different places is becoming much easier than before.

Staying healthy while traveling can make your trip happier. But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip? The following information may be useful for you. Before leaving:

Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.

Take some necessary medicines with you. They can be used when you get sick or have other problems.

If you do lots of sports like walking or climbing on your trip, you should do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave.

While traveling:

Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.

Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.

Tap water(自来水) is not safe, so drink bottled water and always clean the cover on the bottle.

1. Why is traveling to different places becoming easier?

A．Because there are many cars.

B．Because modern traffic develops well.

C．Because there are fewer people traveling around.

2. You should________ before you leave your home for a trip.

A．get some medicines

B．clean the cover

C．drink much water

3. You should not________ while you are having a trip.

A．wear sunglasses

B．be too tired

C．take a rest

4. If you________ While traveling, your trip will be happier.

A．walk fast

B．eat too much

C．keep healthy

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

A．It is about the things we need to do before traveling.

B．It is about the things we should do while traveling.

C．It is about how to keep healthy during a trip.