【推荐3】A blind boy sat there with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said, “I am blind, please help.”

There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took out a few coins and dropped them into the hat. He then turned the sign around and wrote something on it. He put the sign back and walked away.

Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and ask, “Are you the one who changed my sign in the morning? What did you do?”

The man said, “I only wrote the truth in a different way.”

What he had written was, “Today is a beautiful day, but I can’t see it.”

Of course both signs told people the boy was blind. But the first sign simply told people to help by putting some money in the hat. The second one told people that they were able to enjoy the beauty of the day, but the boy could not enjoy it because he was blind.

The first sign simply said the boy was blind, while the second one told people they were so lucky that they were not blind.

There are at least two lessons we can learn from this simple story.

Treasure (珍惜) what you have. Someone else has less. Try your best to help those who need your help.

Be creative. Think differently. There is always a better way.

1. From the passage we know that _________.

A．the boy is the man’s son	B．the man is one of the boy’s neighbors
C．the boy is blind and needs help	D．the boy works for the man

2. On the sign what the man wrote was, “_________”.

A．Treasure what we have already had.

B．Today is a beautiful day, but I can’t see it.

C．We are so lucky that we are not blind.

D．Try your best to help those who need your help.

3. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．The hat began to fill up after the man wrote some words on the sign.

B．The man took away all the few coins from the hat.

C．The boy wanted to get enough money to go to school.

D．Nobody wanted to give any coins to the blind boy.

4. The word “recognized” here in Chinese means _________.

A．承认

B．接受

C．表扬

D．辨认

【推荐1】This spring, the town of Oso saw twice the usual rainfall. When the sun finally shone, LoAnna and Kris's three older kids ran outside. Inside, LoAnna nursed their four-month-old Kristian. Suddenly LoAnna heard a loud noise. She rushed outside in time to see a half-mile-wide mud and sand thundering down the hill toward them, knocking over hundreds of trees.
Mudslide(泥流)!
LoAnna gathered everyone into the bedroom farthest from the falling hill side and waited.
Kris got a call from LoAnna, He hurriedly drove home.
Highway 530 was covered with thick sand, fallen trees. Kris had to run home.
The mud came up to his knees. Suddenly he heard a woman screaming for help. He pulled through mud, over pieces of houses to the source of the cries.
At first, he saw an arm reaching up through the debris. There, a woman, buried under pieces of walls. furniture, and trees. was holding a baby. Finally, he freed the baby. By this time, other citizens had come.
After saving the woman, Kris moved on. He was still a mile from home. Ahead lay two fallen houses. He heard a moan. Stepping toward the house, Kris nearly killed himself in the mud. An older man was trapped in house debris. He was twice Kriss weight. He'd have to wait for more help.
Just then, Kris heard another man moaning from the second house. Kris pulled away some pieces of the house, but the man was buried too deeply for him.
Hearing helicopter(直升飞机) on the roof, Kris climbed up, met a member of the search-and-rescue team and led him to the first man. Then he headed back and kept digging until he could turn the second man over. After the rest of the team arrived, Kris moved on to find his family.
Kris finally reached home. It was flooded, but the mud had stopped just shy of the house. His truck was gone, as were LoAnna and the others. He checked cars and houses nearby for survivors, then ran to the command center.
Not long after he arrived, he saw his truck coming down the road. LoAnna jumped out.
Kris was praised by the Red Cross for his heroics.
1. The purpose of the first two paragraphs is to       .

A．create an unusual setting of the story

B．introduce the central idea of the story

C．describe a turning point of the story

D．review the main character of the story

2. Which of the following is the correct order of the story?
a. Kris found a man buried too deeply for him.
b. Kris heard a woman screaming for help.
c. Kris led a rescue member to save the older man.
d. Kris found LoAnna, kids and his truck gone.
e. Kris was nearly killed in the mud.

A．beacd

B．badec

C．aecbd

D．aedbc

3. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A．Kris saved three persons in all.

B．Kris saved the baby by himself.

C．Kris pulled the first man out of mud.

D．Kris found some survivors near his house.

4. Which sentence best shows the central theme in the text?

A．Kris got a call from LoAnna.

B．He was still a mile from home.

C．He saw his truck coming down the road.

D．Kris was praised by the Red Cross for his heroics.

【推荐2】On March 15, a wildfire swept a forest in Yajiang county, Sichuan province. Luckily (伤亡). Wildfires can be very dangerous as they go quickly.

①__________

In 2023, there were 328 wildfires in China. 147 of them happened in March and April, making up almost half of the wildfires.

②__________

•There is little rainfall in many areas, such as Southwest China.

•Plants are starting to grow and recover from winter.

•Strong winds are quite common at this time, making wildfires more easily.

③__________

Stay calm. This will help you to make better decisions.

Watch the wind. Stay upwind (逆风) of the fire. Change the place where you are quickly if it starts blowing towards you.

If the fire is all around you, protect yourself with a wet covering and look for areas with water. Wide roads can be also help keep a space between you and the fire.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. What percent of wildfires in China happened in March and April?

A．Almost 50%.

B．Almost 80%.

C．Almost 20%.

D．Almost 90%.

2. What’s the right order of the title for each part?
a. Why do wildfires happen a lot in spring?
b. What should we do in the face of a wildfire?
c. How often do wildfires appear?

A．a→b→c.

B．b→a→c.

C．c→a→b.

D．c→b→a.

3. Which of the following place is safe when there is a wildfire?

A．

B．

C．

D．

4. What can you use to cover yourself if the fire is all around you?

A．Warm clothes.

B．A wet quilt.

C．A dry quilt.

D．Soft toys.

5. Why does the writer write this article?

A．To introduce a wildfire happened in Sichuan.	B．To show people some reasons of wildfires.
C．To tell people to protect themselves in wildfires.	D．To list some wildfire cases.

【推荐3】根据短文的内容，从所给的选项中选出能够填入短文空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

You may hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake?     1    

Before an earthquake, it is necessary to get ready for yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas and water. It’s also important to remember some useful telephone numbers.     2    

It’s important for each of you not to be nervous. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table.     3     If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall buildings.     4    

Once the shaking has stopped, don’t run out of the building at once. You’d better wait and leave when it is safe.     5     If you smell the gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors.

A．Stay in your car.

B．Here is advice for you.

C．Don’t put heavy things over beds.

D．If your building is badly broken, you should leave it.

E．If you are outdoors, move to an open area like a playground.

【推荐1】Mike is graduating (毕业) from Concord Academy High School and Rowan Kabbalah Community College at the same time. And he is only 12. At his high school science fair, he introduced his newest invention HORIZON OS.

Mike showed great learning ability and interest in the “how” and “why” behind things at a very young age. He began to study computer programming at age 5. He taught himself on the Internet and put his learning into practice. He has learned 10 languages.

Also, he is improving another skill: written communication. “My idea is no use to anyone if I can’t express it,” he explained.

“Mike does well in all subjects,” his mother said. “When he has difficulties, he will try to find a way out.” His father was satisfied with Mike’s non-academic (非学业的) achievements. “They mean much more,” his father said.

Mike has started two technology companies. And he has a bigger dream for the future. “I really want to make things easier for people, especially the old,” Mike explained. “The next, maybe a health care robot.”

1. Mike started to learn computer programming at the age of ________.

A．7

B．5

C．10

D．12

2. What can we learn about Mike’s parents?

A．They help Mike with all subjects.	B．They are proud of their son Mike.
C．They care more about Mike’s grades.	D．They work in the same company.

3. Mike’s bigger dream is _______.

A．to make things easier for people	B．to be a health care worker
C．to learn computer knowledge	D．to start two technology companies

【推荐2】Tea bag drinking is most westerners’ favorite way of drinking tea. Do you know how it came about?
The tea bag was invented in 1908 by Thomas Sullivan, an American tea seller. He was sending out free tea in silk bags for people to try. People put the bags together with the tea leaves into the cup and added hot water. The tea tasted good, and people thought it was easy to clean the cup. They were not happy when Sullivan started sending them loose （散的） tea again.
Sullivan realized that he had a hot new thing in his hands, and he built a machine to pack the bags. As tea bags became popular, they were changed from silk to gauze （薄纱） and later paper. In 1952, Lipton Tea made the tea bag even more popular with its invention of the four-sided tea bag. _________________ and today 85% of the tea in the UK is packed in paper bags.
However, many people still prefer loose-leaf tea. This is because some tea companies put not very good tea in their tea bags. But for most drinkers, tea bags are still the easy, tasty way to go.
1. Who invented the tea bag?

A．An English tea seller.	B．Chinese.
C．Lipton.	D．Thomas Sullivan.

2. The underlined sentence “Tea bags were soon a hit in the UK” probably means “________ in the UK”.

A．Tea bags soon became popular

B．Tea bags surprised everyone very much

C．Tea bags kicked （踢） the loose-leaf tea out of the market

D．Tea bags weren’t allowed to be sold

3. This sentence “today 85% of the tea in the UK is packed in paper bags.” tells us ________.

A．Most drinkers in the UK prefer loose-leaf tea.

B．Most drinkers in the UK prefer tea bags.

C．A quarter of the drinkers in the UK prefer loose-leaf tea.

D．A quarter of the drinkers in the UK dislike tea bags.

4. From the passage we can learn that Thomas Sullivan was very ________.

A．clever

B．stupid

C．lazy

D．busy

5. What can be the best title for this passage?

A．The invention of tea

B．The way of drinking tea

C．The history of tea bags

D．People’s favorite tea in the world

【推荐3】My name is Danny Moore. I study at Green Middle School now. My home is not far away from my school, but I seldom walk to school. My father drives me there every day.

Do you want to know what day is my favourite day of the week? Well, it’s definitely (当然) Friday, because I have my favourite subjects at school: ICT and PE. I want to work on computers when I leave school. And our teacher Mr King is so funny. He teaches us a lot about the computer with funny words. In PE class we usually play basketball. It is my favourite sport. I am good at it because I am quite tall. I am also a member of the school Basketball Club. We usually meet on the last Saturday of every month. We also have French on Friday of every month. It is my least (最少) favourite subject because it is not easy for me.

After school I often go to a café (饮食店) with my friends. The café has Wi-fi so we can go online (上网) and then we go home to do our homework. On Friday evenings, I can go to bed late because there’s no school the next day.

根据短文内容，选择最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。
1. From the passage we know Danny goes to school ________ every day.

A．by bike

B．on foot

C．By bus

D．by car

2. What is the subject ICT about?

A．Geography.

B．Words.

C．Sports.

D．Computers.

3. How often does Danny go to school Basketball Club?

A．Once a week.

B．Twice a week.

C．Once a month.

D．Twice a month.

4. Danny doesn’t like French because it is ________.

A．funny

B．difficult

C．interesting

D．easy

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Danny’s favourite day.

B．Danny’s favourite subjects.

C．Danny’s favourite teacher.

D．Danny’s favourite sport.

【推荐1】Walking down the street, you notice the boring walls on either side. As you continue walking, the wall begins to look more colorful, and feels more alive. A black line of paint curves (变弯) on the wall, suddenly turning into a colorful smiling cat—the line is the tail. This is a good example of graffiti (涂鸦) art.

Graffiti art is drawings and writing that are painted onto walls, usually in public spaces. Because it’s simple to do, graffiti has been around for centuries, with drawings being found on ancient buildings.

But modern graffiti was born out of hip-hop culture in the 1960s, mainly in New York. With its growth throughout the years, it has now entered popular culture. Graffiti can be seen in galleries (展览馆) around the world, next to other artworks. Modern graffiti attracts young artists and fans.

However, there are laws on graffiti in most countries. You must have permission from the owner of the wall before painting on it. If not, you may face a big fine. Instead, some cities have graffiti walls where people can draw freely. Berlin, Germany, is home to a lot of graffiti. It’s often called the graffiti capital of the world. Writing and drawings make the old city walls like an outdoor art gallery.

1. What’s the purpose of Paragraph 1?

A．To describe colorful walls.	B．To introduce graffiti art.
C．To tell readers what can be seen on walls.	D．To show how a cat is drawn.

2. When did the modern graffiti art appear?

A．In the 1970s.

B．In the 1960s.

C．In the 1990s.

D．In the 21st century.

3. If you want to paint on a wall, you should ________.

A．know well about hip-hop culture	B．pay a lot of money to the gallery
C．ask the owner of the wall for permission	D．invite young artists and fans to join you

【推荐2】Good news for art lovers! We have collected some information about the exhibitions put on in Shenzhen this summer.

Frank Yang’s Artworks An exhibition showing late master Frank Yang’s old photos, letters, videos and landscape paintings is being held. Entry is free. Dates: Until July 26. Venue Guan Shanyue Art Museum, 6026 Hongli Road, Futian District. Metro: Lime 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station, Exit B.	Contemporary Art Chinese artists Wang Dawei and Li Xiao are holding their exhibitions, featuring modern sound art and video art. The show is mainly about the art in recent time. Entry is free. Dates: Until August 18. Venue: OCAT Shenzhen, South AArea, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District Metro: Line 1 to Qiaocheng East Station, Exit A.
Cassie Chen’s Photos Cassie Chen, a graduate of Tsinghua University, is exhibiting her photographic works in Shenzhen. Visitors can find photos on different themes. Entry is free. Dates: Until July 30. Venue: TC101 Exhibition Hall, 2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District. Metro: Line 3 to Universiade Station, Exit C.	Future Art Chinese artist Sun Fangping is exhibiting his works. Organizers hope that this series of exhibitions will explore the direction and value of the future of art. Dates: Until August 31. Venue: Zhi Art Museum, Song’an Road, Bao’an District. Metro: Line 11 to Houting Station, Exit A and then take a taxi.

1. Which metro line can you take to enjoy Cassie Chen’s Photos?

A．Line 11.

B．Line 3.

C．Line 4.

D．Line 1.

2. In which district can you visit Future Art?

A．Nanshan District.

B．Longgang District.

C．Futian District.

D．Bao'an District.

3. Which exhibitions can you choose if you are free on August 15?

A．Contemporary Art and Future Art.

B．Cassie Chen’s Photos and Future Art.

C．Contemporary Art and Frank Yang’s Artworks.

D．Frank Yang’s Artworks and Cassie Chen’s Photos.

4. Which of the following exhibition’s entry may NOT be free?

A．Frank Yang’s Artworks.	B．Contemporary Art.
C．Cassie Chen’s Photos.	D．Future Art.

5. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A novel.

B．A newspaper.

C．A story book.

D．A science magazine.

【推荐3】

Chinese Prints This exhibition starts on 1 July at the Newman Gallery in the U.S. and ends on 15 September. At 6:00 p.m. on Friday 3 July there will be a talk on Chinese painting by Dr. Alison Enwnight. In August there will be talks on Chinese culture. Opening times: Mon—Sat from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Xu Beihong(1895-1953) was important in modern Chinese folk art. During his lifetime, he developed the tradition of combining(融合) poetry with painting. Across this painting, named Racing Horse, we can see a horse running at high speed like a missile across the sky. Xu cleverly drew in black ink to show the moving hair on the horse’s mane and tail.

   

Qi Baishi(1863-1957) was one of China’s greatest painters. He drew simple pictures from everyday life, such as vegetables, flowers, birds, and insects. Cabbage is a well-known example of Qi’s works. The tiny insect near the cabbage has some red on its back. Its black eyes, which are fixed on the cabbage, show the creature’s interest in the vegetable. Qi Baishi’s style of painting often leaves the audience guessing and makes them use their imagination.

Chen Yifei(1946-2005) was a very successful artist. His soft portraits (肖像) of beautiful women are very valuable. In 1997, one of his paintings sold for US $503,000. The painting, named Poppy, is a typical example of Chen’s style. In the painting, a young woman sits alone and is deep in thought. Her hand holding the fan is elegantly positioned on the table.

1. When will there be a talk on Chinese painting by Dr. Alison Enwnight?

A．At 6:00 p.m. on 1 July.	B．At 6:00 p.m. on 3 July.
C．At 6:00 p.m. on 15 September.	D．Anytime from Monday to Saturday.

2. What can we know about Xu Beihong from the text?

A．The audience should enjoy his paintings with imagination.	B．He was important in soft portraits.
C．In 1997, his paintings sold for US $503,000.	D．He is good at combining poetry with painting.

3. Who is famous for drawing simple pictures from everyday life?

A．Qi Baishi.

B．Xu Beihong.

C．Gu Kaizhi.

D．Chen Yifei.

4. The purpose of the text is to ________.

A．share the three top artists’ lifetime with people	B．teach us how to paint Chinese paintings
C．introduce Chinese paintings to foreigners	D．show the importance of Art