【推荐1】阅读短文，根据短文内容回答文后的问题。

In Florida in the US, primary school students have no homework now. The only thing they have to do is to read for 20 minutes each night.

This is called the “no homework” policy (政策). Around the US, many primary schools are trying out this policy. But there is some debate (争论) about it. Some people think this policy is good. With no homework, kids can have more time to play sports and be with their families. But others believe homework helps students remember what they have learned in class. It can also help kids make good daily habits.

In fact, the debate lasts(持续) for more than 100 years in the US. In the 1900s, many schools required no homework. But these days, parents ask for more homework, because competition from kids around the world is becoming greater. And now, people still question whether homework should be part of kids’ lives or not.

This is part of a long history of debate over homework and it may continue for years.

1. According to the passage, what do primary school students in Florida have to do each night?
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2. What is the advantage (优点) of homework? (One example is OK.)
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3. How long does the debate last in the US?
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4. Why do parents ask for more homework these days?
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5. Do you want to have homework? Why or why not?
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【推荐2】阅读短文，然后根据短文内容简要回答下列问题。

I’m Sam and my parents used to tell me how important school was for me, but I didn’t think so. I paid little attention to it. But one thing let me finally realize what my parents meant.

One day, when I walked past a mobile phone store, I saw an advertisement on its door. It was hiring new workers! “Sir, are you hiring people?” I went into the shop and asked. “Yes, but you should be the man who we need,” the manager answered. He looked at me for a few minutes from head to foot. “Do you have a high school diploma (文凭)?” he asked, “Or do you have any working experience?”

I felt so ashamed and uncomfortable that I didn’t know what to say. At last I just turned around and left. I could not fall asleep that night, and I thought a lot about my future. “I must go to school or I can’t do anything without a good education,” I said to myself silently. I never went back to the store again until I finished my study and got a diploma.

Everything looked the same when I returned to the store: the same people and the same design. However, compared with last time, I had more confidence. The manager told me they needed new workers. So it was a great chance for me. I showed my diploma to the manager. He looked at it and said, “Great, you are in.”

Now I am still working in the same store. With this experience, I always advise people to attend school. Education helps you have a bright future. Now I am not worried about my future because I’m still learning in my spare time.

1. Did Sam pay much attention to school in the past?
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2. What were the manager’s requirements for new workers?
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3. How did Sam feel when he heard the requirements?
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4. Why is Sam able to work in the mobile phone store now?
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5. What do you think of education?
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【推荐3】Patrick doesn’t like school. He thinks doing homework is too boring. He likes to play baseball and basketball after class.

One day his cat is playing with a little elf (精灵). The elf says, “Help me! Don’t give me back to that cat. If you help me, I can grant （承认）you a wish.” So Patrick says, “Help me do all my homework for 35 days.”

The elf doesn’t always know what to do and he needs help. “Help me! Help me!” he says. And Patrick has to help. “I don’t know this word,” the elf asks. “Get me a dictionary. Look up the word.” When it comes to math, the elf says, “I know nothing about math. Here, sit down beside me and help me.” The elf doesn’t know anything about history, he says, “Go to the library. I need books. And you can help me read them, too.”

Patrick works hard every day. Patrick gets A at each subject. But I tell you a secret. In fact Patrick does the homework by himself.

1. Why doesn’t Patrick like school?
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2. What does Patrick wants the elf to do for him?
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3. How does Patrick get A at each subject?
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【推荐1】快速阅读2b内容，回答以下问题。
1. What time does Molly have to get up?
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2. Why does Molly have to run to school?
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3. When can Molly play basketball?
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4. Does Molly have to follow the rules?
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【推荐2】阅读下面短文，完成表格。

New rules and behaviour standards (行为规范) for middle school students came out in November. Who are the most excellent students? Middle school uses a new way to decide them. The best students will not only have high marks. They will also be kids who don’t dye (染) their hair, smoke or drink. The followings are some of the new rules.

Tell the truth. Have you ever copied others’ homework? Don’t do it again. That’s not something an honest student should do.

Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for the environment. Join the Green School Club. You can learn more about environment. When more people work together, it will make great contributions to the school.

Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you will discover a planet like the Earth someday. Don’t look down on new ideas. Everyone’s ideas are important. You should welcome them.

Use the Internet carefully. Try not to look at Web pages that are bad for you.

How to be the most excellent student
The students have to do things with some new ways.	But they mustn’t dye their     1    .
Tell the truth.	The students should be     2     when they say or do some things.
Do more at school.	The students should do more good things for their     3     and our country.
Be open to new ideas.	The students should welcome     4    .
Use the Internet carefully.	Try not to look at Web pages that are     5     for you.

【推荐3】阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

Several years ago, an overseas student lived in Germany. After years of hard work, the student graduated with amazing achievements. Everyone thought he was going to get a good job easily and have a bright future.

But to his disappointment, he was not even given the chance for an interview! The third time he was refused, he couldn’t help telephoning the company to ask why they didn’t want him. The answer was simple. “We don’t offer jobs to dishonest people in Germany.”

What was wrong, you might wonder? The truth is, shortly after he arrived in Germany, this clever student found that it was easy to skip（越过）buying subway tickets. So in order to save money, he often went without a ticket. As a result, he had been caught without a ticket in the subway four times.

From this story, we learn that we may get short-term benefits（利益）in dishonest ways, but the truth will come out sooner or later and the cost is high. So remember: honesty is the best rule.

1. Where did the overseas student live?
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2. What did everyone think of his future?
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3. Why didn’t the company give him a job?
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4. How many times had he been caught without a ticket?
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5. What does the writer want us to remember?
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【推荐1】Do you put up your hand when you want to speak in class? If so, you have followed a rule. Rules can be as simple as putting up your hand. They can also be as complicated(复杂的) as knowing when you are “out” in a game.

Rules can be made by anyone. Parents make rules to help children grow up healthily. Rules at home might include washing dishes or cleaning rooms.

Teachers make rules to help students learn and stay safe. Putting up your hand before asking a question helps the class pay attention to the lesson. Students make rules in games to make sure that they can play without fighting. Rules can be changed often. If you change your minds, you can change the rules.

Laws are rules too, but they are made differently. Laws are made by elected representatives(被选出的代表). Voters(选民) allow their representatives to make laws that can protect people’s rights, safety and make sure everyone can be treated fairly. Laws cannot be changed often, so representatives consider laws carefully before making new ones.

The biggest difference between rules and laws is the punishment(处罚) for breaking them. If you break a rule, your punishment might be small, like losing a turn in a game. However, if a person breaks an important law, the punishment might be a fine(罚款) or time in prison.

Rules and laws keep everyone safe. People can work and live together in peace by following rules and laws.

根据上面短文的内容回答问题（每个小题答案不超过6个单词）
1. What should you do when you want to speak in class?
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2. Who makes rules to help students learn and stay safe?
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3. Why do representatives consider laws carefully before making new ones?
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4. What’s the biggest difference between rules and laws?
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5. How can people live together in peace?
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【推荐2】B) 根据所读内容回答问题。

The kiwi lives only in NewZealand. It is a very strange bird because it cannot fly. The bird is as big as a chicken. It has no wings(翅膀)or tail. It does not have any feathers(羽毛)like other birds. It has hair on its body. Each foot has four toes. Its mouth is very long. A kiwi likes a lot of trees around it. It sleeps during the day because the sunlight hurts its eyes. It can smell things with its nose. It is the only bird in the world that can smell things. The kiwi’s eggs are very big. But there are only a few kiwis in New Zealand now. The government(政府)says that people cannot kill kiwis. New Zealanders want their kiwis to live. There is a picture of a kiwi in New Zealand money. People from New Zealand are sometimes called kiwis.

1. 题判断正(T)误(F)The kiwi doesn’t live in New Zealand.
2. 将文中画线句子译成汉语It does not have any feathers(羽毛)like other birds.
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3. 简略回答问题How many toes does a kiwi have?
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4. 简略回答问题 When does a kiwi sleep?
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5. 简略回答问题Are there many kiwis in New Zealand?
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【推荐1】阅读下面的短文，在思维导图中填入恰当的内容完成阅读摘记，每空一词。

Did you have any interesting dreams last night? Do you know everyone dreams? But not everyone remembers their dreams. A person can usually have up to seven dreams a night, and each dream usually lasts from 10 to 40 minutes.

Why do we dream? Scientists believe that we dream to remember because dreams come from our memories and they tell us a lot about ourselves. They also help us hear from the past and even help us solve problems.

Different dreams mean differently to people. For example, if you dream about flying, you are probably quite happy. This is a good time in your life. You may feel that other people see you as a leader. And when you dream that you didn’t study for a test, it usually means you are worried about an important thing coming in your life.

	Facts about dreams	a. Everyone dreams, but not all     1     their dreams. b. One can have     2     dreams a night. Each lasts from 10 to 40 minutes.
Dreams	3     of dreaming	a. To remember. b. To     4     problems.
	Examples of dreams	Flying probably feel quite     5     . You didn’t study for a test: usually worry about an important thing.

【推荐2】As we have known, learning strategies are a common topic of language learning. But what are learning strategies? They are the methods that learners choose to learn. Here are several examples of language learning strategies.

Guess a new word’s meaning in the sentence. This is a basic language skill for students. There is an example: When you first meet the new English word “insist”, you can guess its meaning in the sentence, “His mother didn’t allow him to go with us, but he insisted on coming with us.”

Cooperate with partners. Work with other language learners to improve language skills. When you need to practice spoken English and try to have a real communication, you’d better find a partner to work in group.

Know about background knowledge before reading. Try to find more information about the passage and its writer. It is useful for us to understand the main idea, writing purpose and also the feelings of the writer.

Make a note of what you should improve. It is more important to know where you are but not what you know. In this way, you can find what you need to improve and further find a way to improve your study. This is also the most important ability for self-study.

It’s important for learners to know about different strategies. In fact, more able learners use different kinds of learning strategies.

1、 2题完成句子；3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下全文的主题句；5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1. Learning strategies are __________ that learners choose to learn.
2. It’s a basic language skill for students to _______________________.
3. Why should we find more background knowledge before reading?
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4. ______________________________________________________________
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【推荐3】根据短文内容，完成下面的表格。每空限填一词。

Have you ever asked your relatives or friends if there is Wi-Fi in their houses? Have you ever searched for Wi-Fi when you are at restaurants or hotels? The answers will probably be “Yes”. Most of us want Wi-Fi everywhere as if we can’t live without it. But we can only use free Wi-Fi in some public places. We still have to spend some money accessing (连接) the Internet at most time. How can we deal with these problems? Here comes a piece of good news.

A powerful organization in the USA called the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) made a decision to send up hundreds of satellites (卫星) into low Earth orbit (轨道) in 2018 in order to give free Wi-Fi to everyone on earth.

This is because they have made a survey and found that only 60% of the world’s population have been able to get information on the Internet. And this is also because many countries can’t offer people the necessary infrastructure (基础设施) to access the web.

We can expect to use free Wi-Fi everywhere in the near future.

Most of today’s Wi-Fi	●Many of us want Wi-Fi everywhere as if we can’t live without it. ●Accessing the Internet     1     us some money.
What the organization will do	●MDIF, a powerful organization, decided to send up hundreds of satellites into low earth orbit in 2018. ●MDIF hopes that every     2     on Earth will get free Wi-Fi.
3     MDIF decided to give free Wi-Fi to people	● Up to 40% of the world’s population are     4     to get information on the Internet. ●Many countries can’t     5     people with the necessary infrastructure to access the web.
What we can expect	●We will use free Wi-Fi all around the world in the future.