【推荐1】A growing number of Chinese stories are being told by foreigners through the Internet.

Recently, a video made by an Australian on Douyin swept the screen, followed by more than 2 million zans and 110, 000 comments (评论). In the video he said. "I'm pleased with the Chinese lifestyle. It's really difficult to live in a country like Australia, especially after you have spent so much time in China. If you don't drive a car in China, you just ride a bike. You can get anywhere easily, and there are subways. But in Australia, if you don't have a car, you can do nothing."

The Australian uncle also complained about (抱怨) the price of Uber, an Australian taxi-hailing software. "My God, one kilometer is almost 20 Australian ollas (about 97 yuan RMB)."

The blogger of Beijing Expat Guide, Paul Stoker, compared life in Beijing with life in America. He said. "Life is usually controlled by cars in the US. There's no cheap and good public transportation, so it's so difficult to get somewhere. You always have to borrow or rent a car or ask for a ride." "Compared to the colorful life in Beijing, life seems so boring in America. It seems nothing has changed at home, except for you."

Coming back to America, Cynthia Lopez said at eChinacities. "The number of mass shooting in the US has quickly increased in recent years. You don't have to worry about your safety in China—guns are not allowed by law in China. Because of America's gun culture, guns will never be illegal in the US."

Many foreigners who have spent so much time in China are happy about the Chinese lifestyle. And they    1    living in China. They think public traffic in China is very fast and cheap, which can take them anywhere    2    . However, in their hometowns like Australia and America, public traffic is not so convenient, but    3    . They can hardly go anywhere without a car. In their eyes, life in China is    4    while the lifestyle in their own countries seems so boring. Another good thing in China is that they don't have to worry about their    5    because guns are not allowed by law.

In fact, there must be something good both in China and any other foreign country. It's important to understand and learn from each other.

【推荐2】阅读短文，根据要求完成文后的题目。

What does it mean to be Chinese? According to a survey, more than 40% of Chinese people believe that Chinese love their country and their families. The survey also shows about one third of the foreign people describe the Chinese as hard-working and creative（有创造力的）people.

In China, plenty of people, including scientists and workers, always work day and night for the development of China. While patriotism（爱国主义）is the spirit that bonds（联系）the nation together, family plays a big role in traditional Chinese culture, “My Chinese friends get married and have babies, and they think about their family first when they choose a job or give up one,” said Aaron Cedillo, an English teacher in a school in Beijing.

Besides, the characters（性格）of being hard-working and creative also comes to light. Sheryl Wang, a Malaysian student at Zhejiang University provided a good example of how hard-working Chinese people are. “Many Chinese don’t stop working even on weekends. It seems those men never need to rest,” A foreign university teacher has found Chinese students in the lab could always come up with new ideas. “I’m really surprised,” he said.

Over the past 70 years, China has developed rapidly to become one of the most important countries in the world. During the process, everyone has got a clear understanding of Chinese traits（特征）.

1. What do some foreigners think of the Chinese according to the survey?
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2. Do Chinese people love their families?
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3. Why does Sheryl Wang think Chinese people are hard-working?
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4. 将划线句子译成汉语。
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5. 为本篇文章拟一个标题。
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【推荐3】Many Americans go to work five days a week. American school students go to school five days a week, too.

So they usually have a two days' weekend. All the families enjoy weekends. Sometimes they go shopping or go for a drive, and sometimes they visit friends.

They also do some sports on weekend. For example, they enjoy swimming and hiking in summer. In fall, they prefer playing ping-pong. In winter, they go skating and skiing. In spring, they like travelling.

For most Americans, weekends are very busy. Some of them may ask their friends to come over to have a party together. Some families may grow flowers in their gardens or near their houses.

Now most Chinese go to work five days a week, too. And they also spend their weekends in many different ways. But don't do it in this way: ask some friends to come over and play cards for money after drinking much. It's bad for your health.

任务一：根据短文内容, 回答下列问题。
1. How many days do many Americans go to work every week?
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2. What sports do many Americans do in summer?
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3. Why does the writer advise us not to ask friends to come over and play cards for money after drinking much?
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任务二：
4. 从短文中找出可以替换划线部分的词语。They prefer playing ping-pong.
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5. In this passage, the underlined(划线) word "them" refers to (指代) _______________.

【推荐1】Do you know how to do goose step (正步走)? Can you make your quilt look like a piece of tofu? You can learn all these skills in military raining (军训). Schools in other countries also have military training programs for students. What do they usually do? Let’s take a look.

South Korea

In South Korea, men between the ages of 20 and 30 must serve in the army (服役). They usually serve for two years. Children also have military training in primary school. They have different kinds of activities, such as hiking and walking through mountains at night. Sometimes, the activities are very hard. For example, students need to exercise in the snow with no shirts on.

The US

US schools don’t ask students to do military training. If children take an interest in the military, they can join military camps. The government also holds activities for children to experience military life. Children learn how to work in a team and work out hard problems themselves. For example, a group has to climb over a high wall. If even one person falls down, the whole group needs to do it again. So everyone must help each other and finish the task together.

Russia

In Russia, boys between the ages of 15 and 16 have to take part in a five-day military training program. They learn skills like shooting (射击), parachute jumping (跳伞) and cooking outside. Students also learn military history. Recently, Russia has encouraged all schoolchildren from 14 to 18 to try military training.

Complete the chart according to the passage with not more than two words for each blank.

Military Training in Different Countries
South Korea	★Elementary school students have different activities. Some of them are very hard. For example, students might exercise in the snow     1     wearing shirts.
The US	★Children can join military camps if they are     2     in the military. ★Children can learn how to work in a team and     3     hard problems. They need to help each other to finish tasks together.
Russia	★Boys between 15 and 16 need to do military training for     4    . ★They learn shooting, parachute jumping, cooking and military     5    . Russia also encouraged schoolchildren from 14 to 18 to have military training.

【推荐2】All around the world, people drink tea. But tea doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. In different countries people have different ideas about drinking tea.

People in China like to drink tea with nothing in it, and they often have it with their friends or by themselves. They have two kinds of tea—green tea and black tea. They may drink tea at any time of the day anywhere. But they don’t drink tea just before they go to bed, for tea makes them awake.

In England, people like to drink tea with milk and sugar in it, and they often have it in the afternoon with their friends.

In Japan, people also like drinking tea very much. It is very popular there. They drink tea every day. They have it in different ways from that in China. Some young Japanese girls are good at making tea. They can do it beautifully.

In the U.S.A., people drink tea at breakfast or after meals. They usually use tea bags to make their tea. Making tea with tea bags is faster and easier than making it with tea leaves in teapots.

1. People in ________ like to drink tea with milk and sugar in it.

A．England

B．China

C．the U.S.A.

D．Japan

2. Why don’t people often drink tea before they go to bed in China?

A．Because they are full.

B．Because they may not sleep well.

C．Because there is nothing in the tea.

D．Because there is some milk and sugar in it.

3. In which country do people usually make tea with tea bags?

A．In England.

B．In China.

C．In the U.S.A.

D．In Japan.

4. Chinese people like to drink ________.

A．tea with anything in it	B．milk and sugar in it
C．tea with tea bags in it	D．tea with nothing in it

5. What does “black tea” mean in Chinese? It means ________.

A．浓茶

B．黑茶

C．红茶

D．绿茶

【推荐3】任务型阅读,阅读下文并回答问题。
Almost everyone knows the meaning of Mr., Mrs. and Miss. People use Mr. with men’s last names. And Mrs. is for married women and Miss is for single (单身的) women. But what is Ms?
For some time, people in the United States use Ms. before a woman’s name when they do not know whether the woman is married or not. Today many people like to use Ms. Some women feel that it is not important for people to know whether they are married or not.
There are some problems with Ms. Not all women like it. Some like the old ways of doing things. They find it difficult to pronounce (发音) the word. But young people like it.
1. What do people usually use before married women’s name?
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2. When do people use Ms. before a woman’s name?
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3. Is it difficult to pronounce the word “Ms.”?
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【推荐1】阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。

COVID-19（新冠肺炎）is spreading all over the world. What should we do to prevent the virus（病毒）from spreading? Here are the suggestions.

First, we should seldom go out. It's easier to get sick outside. When we have to go out, we must wear face masks（口罩）. Second, we should often open the windows in order to keep the air in the room fresh. Fresh air is good for us to keep healthy. Third, we ought to wash our hands many times a day, especially before meals and after going to the toilet. And each time we should wash them with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds. Fourth, make sure we have a good sleep at night. People who are tired or under stress can get sick easily, so it's important to have enough sleep. Lastly, we can do sports like walking or running slowly at home.

Everything will go well as long as we take good care of ourselves. We believe that we will win the fight soon.

1. What must we wear when we go out?
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2. What should we often do to keep the air in the room fresh?
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3. How long should we wash hands each time?
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4. Why is it important to have enough sleep?
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5. Can we do sports at home?
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【推荐2】阅读短文，根据题目要求完成各小题。

Money makes the world go around, yet the best things in life are free. 3.A penny saved is a penny earned, but you get what you pay for. You probably have your own idea about spending money. Now is a great time to learn how to spend money wisely.

When you are considering buying something you want, run through this checklist first.

How much do you really want it?

Seeing a $25 (about 159 yuan) gumball(口香糖球) machine, Ben wanted it. But after thinking about it, he decided that it would be exciting only for a day or two. “Besides, it’s not possible for me to chew that much gum,” he said wisely.

Do you still want it a week later?

If the thing passes the “really-wanting-it” test, try to wait for some time to see how strong the desire(欲望) is. This strategy works for grown-ups, too!

How will you pay for it?

After the first two steps, Ben found he really wanted a toy pirate ship(海盗船), but cost $50. He had $22 in his pocket and got $1.50 a week to spend. His mother helped him work out how many weeks he would need to save to get the ship: 19.

Are there ways to earn the money?

Ben agreed to wash the downstairs windows at a dollar each. So he got $10 for himself—and sparkling(闪亮的) sunlight for the rest of the family.

Can you get it cheaper?

After deciding to buy it, it is necessary for you to look for less expensive ways to buy it: search for what you want on the Internet or in shops and flea markets(跳蚤市场). Sometimes you can find the same thing at a much lower price.

If these suggestions work well, they can save you a lot of money. You will be a really smart shopper.

1. How much pocket monkey did Ben get each week?
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2. How much did Ben get from washing the downstairs windows?
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3. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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4. Where can you search for what you want?
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5. What is the passage mainly about?
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【推荐1】阅读短文，回答问题。

In our life, we may meet people with different personalities. What is your personality type? Read about the following and find out.

A Dreamer thinks there is a “right” way to do this. This person wants to live in a “perfect world”. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many work as teachers, and often lead others. Famous Dreamers: Mohandas Gandhi, Angelina Jolie.

A Partner wants to be in a group. For this person rules are important. They consider traditions to be of great value. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers and police officers. Famous Partners: Queen Elizabeth II, Mother Teresa.

For Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to deal with problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be active. They like to win. They have very strong opinions. Many thinkers work as scientists, inventors and engineers. Famous Thinkers: Bill Gates, Stephen Hawking.

Artists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. They are creative and do well as musicians and actors. Famous Artists: Cristiano Ronaldo, Madonna.

1. How many personality types are mentioned in the passage?
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2. Who may give you a hand when you need help according to the passage, a Dreamer or a Partner?
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3. If you are active and like to win, what kind of job is the best choice?
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4. Do Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking have the same personality in some ways?
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5. What is a Partner like?
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【推荐2】Some people believe that your nationality (国籍) can influence your personality. This is why you might hear someone saying “She is a typical (典型的) Australian” or “He is so French”. It seems that people from a certain country share certain similar char acteristics. For example:

French

French people are often seen as romantic and outgoing people with a great love for life, food and wine. They are good at singing and dancing.

Chinese

Chinese are friendly people who are hard-working. They are polite because they are careful about “saving face” when dealing with other people.

Australians

Australians are merry people who spend a lot of time outdoors. They enjoy a slower life. They laugh a lot but sometimes people think they are loud and rude.

Germans

Germans are often described as being serious and careful. They are hard workers and pay a lot of attention to every detail. However, sometimes people say Germans don’t have a sense of humour.

All these national types can be true for some people, but very wrong for others. For example, you might meet a German who is a confident singer with a great sense of humor, or an Australian who is shy and quiet.

1     and nationalities
Opinion	People from a certain country     2     certain similar characteristics.
3	French	Romantic and     4    ; Love life, food and wine; They are all good singers and     5     .
	Chinese	Friendly, hard-working and polite; Afraid of “    6     face” before others.
	Australians	Like to stay outdoors, enjoy a     7     life; Merry people,     8     a lot, sometimes loud and rude.
	Germans	Pay attention to     9    ; Serious and careful, not     10    .
Conclusion	Nationalities may influence personalities, but not for all!

【推荐3】阅读短文，回答下面5个问题。（每题答案不超过10个词）

SOLOMON SLOW was the son of a gentleman, who lived on the border of the New Forest. His mother called him Solomon. “Because,” she said, “slow and sure is sure to do well. He is a wise child.”

“Yes,” said his father, “but he is too slow and unless he becomes a little quick and a little less lazy, I shall never make a man of him.”

When he was about ten years old, his father and some friends planned a picnic in the Forest and hired a large van to take them there. They were to set out at seven in the morning. Solomon knew this as he had heard his father say so the night before.

It was a really fine day when he woke up at six the next morning, but he was as lazy as ever. “If I get up about ten minutes before seven,” said he, “I shall be down in plenty of time.” So he lay still in bed and heard all the party pass his door as they went downstairs.

They even called to him; but he gave no answer, and only lazily rolled himself up in the clothes. At last, up he jumped, dressed, and ran down the stairs but he found the breakfast-room empty, and the van gone!

Snatching (抓) up his hat he ran as fast as he could down the road; but there was a high wind and the dust was in clouds everywhere. He screamed and shouted for the van to stop; but it’s useless. No one could hear him and at last, tired with running and half fed with dust he walked sadly home.

But even this did not cure him. He was a lazy boy and grew up to be a lazy man; and when in business, though the bus passed his door every day he was seldom ready.

1. Why did the mother call the boy Solomon Slow?
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2. What was the weather like when he woke up?
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3. When did Solomon Slow plan to get up?
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4. Did he catch the van in the end?
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5. What suggestion can you give to Solomon?
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