【推荐1】Little Toby is doing very badly in math. His parents try everything—tutors (家庭教师), cards, special learning centers—in short, everything they can think of. Finally they take Toby to a catholic (天主教的) school.

After the first day, little Toby comes home with a very serious look on his face. He doesn’t kiss his mother hello. Instead, he goes straight to his room and start studying. Books and papers are spread (铺开) out all over the room and little Toby is hard at work. His mother is surprised. She calls him down to dinner and as soon as he finishes eating, he goes back to his room without a word. In no time he is back hitting the books as hard as before. This goes on for some time. Day after day the mother tries to understand what is happening.

Finally, little Toby brings home his report card. He quietly puts it on the table and goes up to his room and hit the books. His mom looks at it and to her surprise, little Toby gets an A in math. She can no longer hold her curiosity (好奇心). She goes to his room and asks, “Son, what is it? Is it the nuns (修女)?”

Little Toby looks at her and shakes his head, “No.”

“Well then,” she asks again.

“WHAT is it?”

Little Toby looks at her and says, “Well, on the first day of school, when I see that man nailed (钉) to the plus sign (十字架), I know they aren’t kidding (开玩笑).”

1. Why do Tommy’s parents send him to a catholic school?

A．Because he can eat well there.

B．Because he can learn more about nuns.

C．Because his parents want him to do better in his math.

D．Because his parents don’t want him to learn math anymore.

2. Tommy’s mother feels surprised that his son ______.

A．is still the same as usual	B．eats so much at dinner
C．kisses her hello after school	D．works hard but says little

3. “Hitting the books” means _________ in Chinese.

A．studying really hard	B．doing exercise
C．being angry	D．playing games

4. The last sentence in the passage shows that ________.

A．Toby feels sorry for the nail	B．Toby is afraid of being nailed
C．Tommy doesn’t like the plus sign	D．Toby likes playing jokes on others

【推荐3】            Last week, my washing machine stopped working and wouldn’t wash my clothes. I tried to fix it by searching online, but the repairs were too expensive. Then, this week, my daughter’s older washing machine also broke down. I tried to fix it myself, but it was beyond repair. Unfortunately, I had to buy two new machines now.

                   ★           I remembered watching my grandma use an old-fashioned washing machine to wash my dirty clothes. This machine didn’t have a spin cycle (甩干模式), so grandma would squeeze out (挤出) every drop of water from each piece of clothing through a pair of rollers (滚轮).

       After washing the clothes, grandma would pat (拍) the machine lovingly, before hanging outside on the clothesline to dry. She grew up hand-washing clothes, so having a machine that did most of the work was once a wish for her.

       Thinking back on this memory made me realize something important I have more luxuries (奢侈品) than my grandma, mom, and dad had when they were younger. Instead of focusing on modern-day problems, I should be thankful for what I have and who I am.

       Remembering where we came from and how far we’ve come can help us treasure what we have today. Maybe someday we will look back on these moments as the good old days too. We should take a moment to treasure the little things in life, whether it’s a warm cup of tea or the sound of birds in the morning. It’s the simple things that make life worth (值得) living.

1. Which of the following can be put in       ★ ?

A．But I changed my mind soon.	B．It’s OK to wash clothes by hand.
C．However, things were not like that.	D．I planned to give the old machine away.

2. What childhood memory did the writer call back?

A．Watching grandma wash clothes.	B．Grandma’s hard.
C．His experience of washing clothes.	D．Nice days living with grandma.

3. Why did grandma pat the machine after washing clothes?

A．Because she considered it as a poor pet.	B．Because she was thankful for having this machine.
C．Because she wanted to dry the clothes.	D．Because the machine was too old.

4. In the end, the writer would probably __________ .

A．buy a new washing machine	B．sell his old machine online
C．wash all the clothes by hand	D．get the old machine repaired

5. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Treasure New Things	B．Life Is Worth Living
C．Remember Good Old Days	D．Little Things Matters

【推荐1】Tom and Mike want to find jobs in summer（夏天）. One day Tom tells Mike that Beidaihe Kids Summer Camp（儿童夏令营）needs help with sports, music and computers. They are very happy to hear（听说）that.
Tom can play basketball, volleyball, and he can swim. Mike can play the violin and the guitar. Tom and Mike like computers.
1. Tom and Mike want to _________.

A．help with sport, music and computers	B．be good with kids
C．get（获得）help from the camp	D．None of the above(以上都不正确)

2. What job do they want to find?

A．To play with kids.	B．To tell stories to the kids.
C．To help the kids.	D．To be good with kids.

3. Mike can play _________.

A．ball games

B．computer games

C．the violin

D．basketball

4. Tom can play _________.

A．the guitar

B．volleyball

C．computer

D．music

5. What do Tom and Mike both（都）like?

A．Football.

B．Computer.

C．Swimming.

D．Sports.

【推荐2】When we buy a house, we all want to have nice neighbours, because most of us think that it is helpful to live with some good neighbours. But what kind of neighbour is good? The answers are different from people to people. Here are my answers.

First, it is very important to respect(尊敬) each other. If our neighbours try to know more about our life, what will we feel? He or she may also talk with others about our life. Do you want to live with him or her any more? The answer is “No”. We will feel very sad to have this kind of neighbour and move away quickly.

Next, a good neighbour is always ready to give us a hand when we need him or her. For example, if we are not at home, our good neighbours will watch our house for us.

Finally, a good neighbour should love the environment(环境). He or she never puts rubbish here and there. Good neighbours should keep the place clean, because the good environment can make us comfortable and happy.

I think we all should learn to be good neighbours, and I also hope everyone will have good neighbours and live a happy life.

1. We want to have nice neighbours because _______.

A．they can share food with us.	B．they can tell interesting stories.
C．they can make us feel happy.	D．it is helpful to live with good neighbours.

2. What WON’T your good neighbour do?

A．He or she will keep the place clean.

B．He or she will respect your life.

C．He or she will try to know more about your life.

D．He or she will watch your house when you are not at home.

3. What is the best title(标题) for this passage?

A．What kind of neighbour is good.	B．I have some good neighbours
C．How to have good neighbours	D．My neighbours

【推荐3】Most young boys like spending time on things like video games, superhero movies and sports, but Ken, a 9-year-old boy from the Philippines, is spending his free time trying to start an animal shelter (庇护所) for at-risk dogs.

In February, photos of Ken feeding dogs on the street circled the Internet and immediately attracted many people who wanted to help. “I feel sorry for the dogs with no owners while other dogs around the world are being pampered (宠养),” Ken tells Pet360 in an email. “It really wasn’t fair. And they are really thin.”

When Ken began feeding the dogs which had health problems, they would not let the boy come close. But after several feedings, the dogs warmed up to Ken and allowed the boy to help them. When animal lovers found out what Ken was doing, donations started to roll in, and Ken and his father were able to start a non-profit (非盈利的) animal shelter called Happy Animals Club. The donations helped three dogs, Blackie, Brownie and White Puppy, receive high-quality canned food and treatment. After two months with Ken at Happy Animals Club, the dogs look like completely different animals and will be adopted (领养) soon.

In May, Ken and his father hiring a 10,000-square-foot lot (停车场), where Ken hopes to build a no-kill animal shelter to help more dogs in need. “I want the dogs to have a home, where they can have shelter, eat and have fun,” says Ken.

Ken wants to save dogs from the city pound (宠物收留所) where most animals are put down. Right now, Ken doesn’t have enough money to start the shelter. If you also want to save homeless dogs, you can visit the Happy Animals Club’s website and offer some help.

1. What makes Ken different from other boys of his age?

A．That he lives at a shelter.	B．That he wants to save homeless dogs.
C．That he loves animals very much.	D．That he loves watching superhero movies.

2. Blackie, Brownie and White Puppy are given as examples to show that ______.

A．many dogs are waiting to be adopted

B．dogs can become very friendly in the end

C．high-quality canned food is very important

D．the donations can improve some dogs’ lives

3. What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the last paragraph?

A．To encourage us to help Ken save dogs.

B．To ask us to bring homeless dogs to Ken.

C．To show it’s really not easy to raise money.

D．To tell us about the Happy Animals Club’s website.

【推荐1】Sarah was excited. She was going to be 13 in two weeks. Her mother said it was a big day for a teenager. She said that Sarah could have a tea party to celebrate.
Sarah had 20 people in her class, and her mother said she could invite all of them. So they bought beautiful cards and wrote down the guests' names, and the time, date and place of the party. Sarah's mother also wrote down her phone number, so that guests could reply. Then they posted the invitations.
When you receive an invitation, it is polite to reply as soon as possible. You can either write a reply or make a telephone call. It's especially important when it is a wedding or anniversary (纪念日) invitation.
Sarah received 19 replies. One boy did not reply. "He is very rude!" said Sarah's mother.
The party was held in Sarah's village. Her guests brought birthday presents as well as flowers for her parents. It is polite to bring a gift for your host, even if it is only small. It means you are thanking him or her for inviting you.
Sarah really enjoyed her party and wrote letters to all the guests, thanking them for their presents. It is polite to write back and thank the host for inviting you. Say how much you enjoyed the party, even if you didn't.
1. Sarah was going to have her ___________ birthday very soon.

A．second

B．thirteenth

C．nineteenth

D．twentieth

2. How did Sarah and her mother invite the guests?

A．They told them in class.	B．They called them one by one.
C．They wrote letters to the guests.	D．They sent cards to the guests.

3. It is impolite if you ____________.

A．reply to the invitation as quickly as you can

B．bring a small gift for the host

C．don’t really enjoy the party

D．don’t write or call back after receiving an invitation

4. What can we infer(推断) from the article?

A．Sarah wanted to celebrate her birthday because she was very old.

B．You only reply when it is a wedding or anniversary invitation.

C．Sarah’s mother didn’t like what the boy did because she thought him impolite.

D．All the people that Sarah invited came to her birthday party.

5. What can be a good title for this article?

A．Learn to be a good guest	B．Sarah and her 20 classmates
C．Important events in U. K.	D．How to invite other people

【推荐2】Kids’ birthday party are more fun than adults’ (成年人的) parties. You don’t have to be serious. And there are a few things for parents to remember when they want to have one for their kids.

Make a list (清单). Each kid wants different kinds of parties. Write down all your child’s ideas on a piece of paper and then get things ready according to (根据) the list.

Make invitations. Make sure you won’t have the party at the same time as your child’s soccer game. Make sure you write down the name of each guest, so you will know the number of the things you have to prepare, such as chairs and plates.

Buy something. If you go to a party store, they will have everything you need, and you won’t have to go to different stores to get everything ready.

You need to decide whether (是否) to buy a cake or make one. Decide what kind of food to have. Make sure to get the food ready on time. You could have some drinks, such as Coke and juice. Having a small bottle of cold water is a good idea, too, especially (尤其) during hot weather.

1. If you don’t want to forget to do things for the party, you should ________.

A．invite everyone

B．make a list

C．buy many things

2. If you have the party at the same time as your child’s soccer game, what may happen?

A．They want to enjoy both the game and the party.

B．More children will come to enjoy the party.

C．Fewer children will come to enjoy the party.

3. What is the best place to buy things for the party?

A．A party store.

B．A supermarket.

C．A restaurant.

4. The fifth paragraph mainly tells us to ________.

A．plan party drinks

B．invite guests

C．plan party games

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

A．Why to organize a birthday party for kids.

B．When to organize a birthday party for kids.

C．How to organize a birthday party for kids.

【推荐3】Lily is ten years old . One morning her good friend MeiMei says to her, “ Next Friday is my birthday. Would you like to come to my birthday party?” Lily says “ Yes, I would like to”.
On Friday, Lily asks her mother, “ Can I go to MeiMei’s birthday party” “Yes, but you must be polite .and I want you to sing a song for your friend.” “Ok. Mum” Lily answers and goes to MeiMei’s home on foot. Then she buys a toy for MeiMei.
At the party there are many children. Some are dancing . Some are talking. Some are playing cards. And Lily is singing an English song .There are some apples , oranges , bread , and a big birthday cake with eleven candles on it . The children sit around the cake. MeiMei makes a silent wish, and then blows the candles out in one breath. The children have a good time. Then Lily goes home by bus.
1. How old is MeiMei?

A．ten	B．eleven
C．thirteen	D．twelve

2. What does Lily buy for MeiMei?

A．apples	B．oranges
C．a toy	D．a big cake

3. What is Lily doing at the birthday party?

A．singing	B．dancing
C．playing cards	D．talking

4. How does Lily go home？

A．She walks home	B．She takes a car
C．She rides a bike	D．She takes a bus

5. What is on the table?

A．An apple, two oranges and a birthday cake with candles on it

B．apples , oranges, bread and a birthday cake with candles on it

C．some apples , bread and a birthday cake with candles on it

D．some apples , oranges and a birthday cake with candles on it

【推荐1】Karen always said that she didn’t like her house at all. One day I asked why she didn’t look for another house. Karen answered, “I will look for another one when I come back from vacation.”

Sam hated his job. However, he loved taking photos, and was taking a two-year course to make him better at it. Every day he said his work was boring. I asked him why he didn’t give up his job and start a business(生意) of taking photos. His reply was, “When I finish my course, I will start a business.”

Harry worked for a company that allowed(允许) him to retire(退休) early but he had to get less money after he retired. Now Harry became very weak and found it difficult to deal with his work. I was worried about his health because too much work was bad for him. “Why don’t you retire, Harry? Do something that you want to do.” I said. “If I were older, I would get my full pay. When the next summer comes, maybe I will.” Harry replied.

There is an old saying that says, “If and When were planted and Nothing grew.” A year later, Karen is still living in the house she hates. Sam is still busy with his boring job and hasn’t finished his course. Harry is still working and his health is even worse(糟糕的).These people had a lot of stress(压力) in their lives and couldn’t change the situations by thinking “if or when”.

Life is too short for “ifs and whens”. The next time you find yourself thinking “if or when”, remember the saying:   “If and When were planted and Nothing grew.”

1. What course was Sam taking?

A．Travelling.

B．Cooking.

C．Picture-taking.

D．House-painting.

2. Why didn’t Harry want to retire?

A．Because he was very strong and healthy.

B．Because his company didn’t allow him to do so.

C．Because his work was interesting and important.

D．Because he wanted to get full pay after retiring.

3. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The course can help Sam take photos.

B．Karen lives in a new house now.

C．Harry is not working in the company

D．They didn’t have any stress in their lives.

4. The underlined(划线的) old saying wants to tell us ________.

A．when to grow plants

B．to do something at once

C．to stop working hard

D．how to change ourselves

【推荐2】Nowadays, computer technology is commonly used in cartoon films. However, all the characters are brought to life just by hand in Hayao Miyazaki（宫崎骏）’s magical world, who is known as Japan’s Walt Disney.①

This month, the 72-year-old man said he would end his life as an animator—（动画设计师） and start to be a volunteer in a local museum. The Japanese animator has made 11 films over the past forty years, including Princess Mononoke（《幽灵公主》）, My Neighbor Totoro（《龙猫》）, the Oscar—winning Spirited Away《千与千寻》）, and his latest work. The Wind Rises（《起风了》）, which tells the life story of a man who made Japanese World War Ⅱ fighter planes.

② In Miyazaki’s stories, wizards（巫师） are turned into beasts（野兽）; young girls are charged overnight into 90-year-old women; greedy（贪婪的） parents are changed into pigs, which seem to be quite mysterious.

People believe the reason for Miyazaki's great success is that all his works are made by hand. ③ In an interview with CNN, he named himself as an “extinct species（稀有的物种）” in the 21^st century. A recent documentary on the making of The Wind Rises showed people a disappointed Miyazaki throwing a pile（叠）of drawings into the dustbin. He said that he didn't stop drawing until he found the one that met his standards. ④ Maybe that is why Even John Lasseter — head of a famous US computer animation company — once called Miyazaki “one of the greatest filmmakers of our time”.

1. Among the following works of Miyazaki, ________ won the Oscar Award.

A．Spirited Away	B．Princess Mononoke
C．My Neighbor Totoro	D．The Wind Rises

2. The best place to put in the sentence “As a storyteller, he is an inventor of fairy tales full of mystery（神秘事物）” is ________.

A．①

B．②

C．③

D．④

3. According to the passage, we know that ________.

A．there is a lot of computer technology in today's cartoon books

B．Miyazaki planned to be a volunteer in a local museum after his life as an animator

C．the Wind Rises tells a story of a man who made Japanese World War I fighter planes

D．the interviewer from CNN called Miyazaki as an “extinct species” in the 21st century

4. From the passage we know that Miyazaki is a（an）________   person.

A．willing

B．strong

C．outgoing

D．lucky