【推荐1】Every day in newspapers and magazines there are articles telling us we should exercise more. And scientists now say that running is one of the best ways to keep fit. It can make you feel better and look better. Some say it can even make you live longer.

All you need for running is some comfortable clothes and a pair of trainers (运动鞋). You don’t need to buy special clothes but you should get a good pair of trainers. And remember — you should always buy trainers one size larger than your usual shoes. Some people find running tiresome, so go cycling or swimming instead sometimes.

You shouldn’t exercise every day. It’s very important to rest two or three times a week. You should eat well and drink lots of water but you can still have nice things like chocolate sometimes. Do some leg and stomach exercises every week as well, because this makes you stronger and helps you run better.

If you’re a beginner, there are lots of ways to make exercise fun.   You can join a club or you can exercise with a friend. Another idea is to enter a race. This can give you a reason to train and keep you interested in running.

1. These are the reasons why running is advised Except ________.

A．it can make you feel better	B．it can help you work better
C．it can make you look better	D．it can help you live longer

2. People should prepare ________ before running according to the passage.

A．a good pair of trainers	B．some special clothes
C．a pair of usual shoes	D．some cool clothes

3. The underlined word “tiresome” in the second paragraph probably means ________.

A．valuable

B．relaxing

C．terrible

D．boring

4. As a beginner, you can make exercise fun Except ________.

A．joining a club	B．exercising with a friend
C．entering a race	D．eating well

5. We can probably find this passage in a ________.

A．travel guide

B．sports website

C．movies poster

D．geography book

【推荐2】Everyone knows that exercise is important. We all need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for us. It makes our heart and body strong. Children who often exercise are more active (活跃的).

There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate or play ball games. Make sure you exercise in the following ways: you have to like what you are doing. Exercise enough but not too much. It’s best to exercise twice each week. Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of things until (直到) you find one, two or even three sports that feel right for you.

You can exercise at the sports centers. There is a lot of equipment (设备) there. The equipment will help exercise your arms, legs and other parts of your body which you want to exercise more. Some people buy equipment for their homes. But it’s very expensive.

Exercising can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a sports center, or they can play sports together. How do you exercise?

1. In the passage, the writer tells us that we all need to ________.

A．sleep

B．study

C．work

D．exercise

2. People who often exercise are ________.

A．unhealthy

B．fat

C．strong

D．thin

3. ________ is enough for exercising.

A．Once a week

B．Twice a week

C．Three times a week

D．Four times a week

4. We can use the equipment at the sports centres not buy it for our homes because ________.

A．the equipment is very big	B．the equipment is very heavy
C．the equipment is not useful	D．the equipment is very expensive

5. According to the passage, which of the following is True?

A．Exercising can’t be fun.	B．Doctors say exercise is good for us.
C．You should exercise for two hours each time.	D．You shouldn’t exercise together with your friends.

【推荐1】Are You Right Handed or Left Handed?

Which hand do you use when you write? About 8 to 15 percent of people are left-handed. They often have to use tools that are designed for right-handed people. So it is difficult for left handers to use most tools. If you are right-handed, try this experiment: Take a knife with your left hand and try cutting a potato into pieces. Don’t be surprised if you feel awkward（别扭的）.

In the past, people thought it was strange to use the left hand. Young students looked down upon their left-handed classmates. Some children were even punished for using their left hands to write. But these days parents and teachers have accepted that. In almost every school in the world, left-handed students can use their left hands to write.

What causes people to be left-handed or right- handed? Experts have searched long and hard on this. They conclude that left-handed people are left handed for the same reason that right-handed people are right handed. One out of every ten people just is a lef-hander. It’s simply like the color of our eyes—some people have brown eyes, while some others have black eyes.

However, many researchers think that left-handers and right-handers are different in some aspects. Right-handers are more talkative and outgoing than left-handers. Many right-handed people understand spoken words better. For example, after they listen to directions to a supermarket, they can find it easily. Right-handers are good at organizing people, too. They are also better basketball guards. Just ask Yao Ming.

Research shows that left-handers are creative and artistic. Many famous performers, like Jim Carrey and Paul McCartney, are left handed, Many left-handers learn better visually（在视觉方面）. In art, both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were left-handed. In music, Ludwig van Beethoven was left handed. In science, you find Newton and Einstein. The left-handed people are also really good at tennis and other single sports.

If you prefer one hand, but you are still good at writing with the other, you are mixed. Research shows mixed-handers can remember everyday things better than other people. What did you eat for lunch two weeks ago? If you’re mixed-handed, you can probably remember.

1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Causes of being left handed.

B．Encouragement to left-handers.

C．Punishment for using the left hand.

D．Changes in opinions on left-handers.

2. According to the passage, right-handers ________.

A．learn better visually	B．are good organizers
C．are better at single sports	D．give clear directions to others

3. From the passage, we can learn that left-handers ________.

A．may be more talkative and outgoing

B．are ordinary people like right-handers

C．might remember everyday things better

D．no longer need to use right-handed tools

【推荐2】China isn’t famous for its science fiction films, but recently a new film called The Wandering earth has become a great success.It tells an amazing story of Earth in danger,along with exciting scenes of spaceships and outer space.

The Wandering earth is based on a story by Liu Cixin,who is famous for The Three-Body Problem.In the story, the sun was dying out, people all around the world worked together to move Earth out of the solar system(太阳系)and sail Earth to a new star system.The film began with the early life of a young boy who was born just after the project started ,The engineers pushed Earth away and, built vast cities under the ground for the rest of the humans to live in.Yet the 2500 years' journey came with all kinds of dangers.In order to save the humans, a group of young people came out and fought hard for the planet.

Chinese film industry is keeping growing.Just as Americans want to get into the Chinese market, Chinese filmmakers(制片人) are looking for their way to the international(国际的)market.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Wandering Earth is China's first space film Chinese science fiction writer, Anna Wu, says science fiction"is a new challenge for the Chinese film industry."Some Chinese filmmakers have achieved a great success at this kind of film.but most of them still have a long way to go.

Still.Wu notes that within China, "Not all the science fiction films have had success.It still takes time to accept science fictions, "and that with the development of our country,people are"getting busier, wealthier and more stressed, "which creates a perfect environment for this new kind of film and television.The Wandering Earth is a good example.

1. The Wandering Earth is a(an)_________.

A．romantic movie	B．action movie
C．cartoon	D．science fiction movie

2. The underlined word vast in Paragraph 2 means_________.

A．old

B．quiet

C．huge

D．noisy

3. Put the following statements in the right order according to the film.
a.The engineers pushed Earth away.
b.Humans met all kinds of dangers
c.Many young people fought for Earth.
d.a young boy was born after the project started.
e.The engineers built vast cities under the ground.

A．d-a-e-b-c

B．d-a-e-c-b

C．a-e-c-d-b

D．c-e-d-a-b

4. Why did Anna Wu think science fiction was a new challenge for the Chinese film industry?

A．Because there are few science fiction writers.	B．Because there are too many Hollywood films.
C．Because not every story can be made into a film.	D．Because not every filmmaker can be successful.

【推荐3】Drowning（溺水）is among the 10 leading causes of death of children and young people in every region of the world, with children aged under 5 years especially at risk and males twice as likely to drown as females.

Tragedies are happening over and over again. To prevent them from growing further, we need to keep some safety tips in mind. Remember, you can drown in the sea just as easily as a swimming pool.

●Supervise when in or around Water.

Ask a responsible adult to watch young children while in the bath and all children swimming or playing in or around water：Because drowning occurs quickly and quietly, adults should not be involved in any other distracting activity (such as reading, playing cards, or talking on the phone) while watching children, even if lifeguards are present.

●Drowning ≠ Crying for help.

Drowning is often not as dramatic as what we see in movies. When someone is drowning, especially if it is a child, they may not be able to shout out. A lot of times when kids drown, they look like they are just absent-minded —but they are actually going unconscious. At this point, they should be immediately carried out of the water.

●Life jackets can reduce risk.

Don’t use air-filled or foam toys, such as “water wings”, “noodles”, or inner-tubes, instead of life jackets. These toys are not life jackets and are not designed to keep swimmers safe.

●Don’t try to save drowning friends.

Yes, what we are telling you is this is not when you should show your unconditional love to your drowning friends and family members. It is very likely that by saving them, you can get yourself into danger, and might end up becoming a drowning victim yourself.

Saving someone drowning hand-in-hand with a few others can be even more dangerous. The “human chain” you form can easily break if one of you experiences any kind of tiredness, and one person can drag down the whole team.

●Know who can save a life.

Now, knowing that you cannot really save a life, who should you ask for help? Lifeguards. They are usually well-trained and are equipped with many tested life-saving methods. Therefore, if you think you see someone drowning, alert a lifeguard at once, even if you’re not sure what drowning looks like or think you might be wrong.

1. When in or around water, what should you do when you see someone drowning?

A．Turn to a lifeguard for help.	B．Make sure he is really drowning.
C．Show your unconditional love to him.	D．Get him out of water with a “human chain”.

2. What should you do if your young child is in a swimming pool?

A．Talk with others.

B．Keep an eye on the children all the time.

C．Ask one of the children’s peers to watch them.

D．Use air-filled toys as life jackets for the children.

3. The underlined word “victim” in paragraph 6 refers to ______.

A．a person who is dangerous	B．a tool which is helpful
C．a person who is hurt or killed	D．a tool which can be used to save people

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to swim safely.	B．How to stay safe in the water.
C．How to keep children off danger.	D．How to save a life when drowning happens.