【推荐1】根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。

China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪).     1     If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.     2     Family will also chat with you, never let you feel lonely.

At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you.     3     They always present more food than the guests can eat.On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables.     4     As you finish eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.

Being warm and hospitable(好客的) has been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition.

A．It’s impolite to make guests eat too much.

B．Chinese people usually treat their guests with a big meal.

C．The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home.

D．When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you.

E．Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world.

【推荐2】When you are curious(好奇的) about something and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers. The following steps can guide you during the research.

Step 1

Write down the subject that you are interested in on a piece of paper. Just get the main idea down. For example, you might write: Discover more about robots.

Step 2

Stop and think for a moment about what you have already known about your subject. List what you have already known like the sentences below: The first robot appeared in the USA in 1959. A robot can do housework and act as a teacher. Sometimes a robot catches viruses(病毒) and causes a lot of problems.

Step 3

Ask and write down questions about the robots on the paper. What might robots be like in the future? What other things can robots do for people? What kind of power will robots possibly use in five years?

Step 4

With your list of questions, you can now go to the nearest library or computer to begin your research. As you learn more about your subject, you will probably discover some new questions. For example, you might discover that robots can help scientists explore dangerous places, like the sea and outer space. How? What happened? Asking new questions can help you research your subject more widely.

Remember that learning more always brings more questions.

1. What does the writer advise us to do when we’re curious about something?

A．To read more books about it.	B．To look it up in the dictionary.
C．To turn to the teacher for help.	D．To ask questions and find the answers.

2. You will probably discover some new questions if you________.

A．write down your subject	B．go to the library
C．learn more about your subject	D．begin to ask questions

3. What might be the best title for this passage?

A．Doing Research on Science

B．Finding More Problems

C．Asking Good Questions while Doing Research

D．Having Interesting Answers while Doing Research

【推荐3】请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面的七个选项中选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整，并在答题卷上将其序号涂黑。一空一句。

Do you know what your IQ is? You can find out by taking a test. But what about your EQ?     1    

Your EQ is a measure of your ability to recognize （辨别出） and manage your emotions （情绪） , and the motions of others, according to Psychology Today. Having a high EQ means that you’re a people person.     2     You have the ability to recognize your own emotions, the ability to apply （运用） those emotions to solve problems and the ability to manage emotions, such as by calming yourself down when you’re feeling nervous.

    3     The answer is yes. People with a high EQ are more likely to perform better at work, especially if their job requires them to deal with strangers often. According to a report, many companies are now using EQ tests when taking on new staff.

    4     For example, when two friends have an argument, people with a high EQ can “read” the other person’s emotions and know when and how to stop the argument, perhaps by ending it in a humorous way.

If you feel like you have a low EQ，don’t worry.     5     For example, if you can recognize things that are likely to stress you out or use positive thinking to recover （恢复常态） from failures, you’re already improving your EQ.

A．It’s possible to improve it.

B．Do you know what your EQ is?

C．As you know, EQ is as important as IQ.

D．Can having a high EQ be a good thing?

E．There are many ways to improve your EQ and IQ.

F．Having a high EQ can help you in everyday life as well.

G．You know yourself very well and you can easily understand others.

【推荐1】According to a new study, a typical (典型的) family in the U. K. is a father, mother, and two children. Both parents work outside the home. They usually have a pet. Almost 63% of sons and 55% of daughters still live at home with their parents when they are 20 to 24 years old.

A typical British family wakes up at 6:57. They eat breakfast together only twice a week. Parents get home from work at 5:15 and have dinner at 5:54. On Mondays, they usually eat spaghetti bolognese (肉酱面). On Fridays, they bring home fish and chips from a chip shop. After dinner, they watch TV for a total of nine hours each week. They go to bed at 10:39.

Over 80% of families say they are “happy” or “very happy.” However, they usually argue (吵架) twice a week.

1. How many people are there in a typical British family?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

2. Which of the following do most British families do?
①have a pet                         ②eat breakfast together every day
③eat fish and chips at home   ④feel they are happy

A．①③④

B．②③④

C．①②④

D．①②③

3. How many hours do they usually sleep?

A．For about 6 hours.

B．For about 7 hours.

C．For about 8 hours.

D．For about 9 hours.

4. How does the miter organize (组织) this passage?

A．By using numbers.

B．By listing reasons.

C．By telling a story.

D．By giving examples.

5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．A typical British family usually watches TV after dinner.

B．Children still live with their parents when they are 18.

C．Families never argue with each other.

D．Most typical families are happy in their lives.

【推荐3】As a schoolgirl， I'm not beautiful at all． I don't have big eyes． I'm not tall． And I'm very heavy． My face is big． There is a scar（疤痕）on my face． It makes me sad． However，my father often encourages me． Here is his advice（建议）for me．

Don't be sad． Try to hold up（抬起）your head when you walk on the street．No one cares about（在意） what you look like．

Get on well with your classmates and teachers．Please help them when anyone needs help．Helping others is helping yourself．It can make you happy．

Work hard at your lessons．If you do well in your tests，you will feel very confident （自信的）．

Play sports and have a healthy body．Have some good eating habits and try to play sports every day．Then you will have lots of energy to study．

1. What does Nancy look like when she is a school girl？　 　

A．She's tall with small eyes	B．She has big eyes and a big face．
C．She is tall and thin．	D．She's heavy with a big face

2. What does the underlined word "it" refer to？　 　

A．Helping others．

B．Nancy's father's advice．

C．Having good eating habits．

D．The scar on Nancy's face．

3. The father gives the writer　 　 pieces of advice．

A．3．

B．4．

C．5．

D．6．

4. What's the best title for this passage？　 　

A．A middle school girl﹣﹣﹣Nancy．

B．Helping others is helping yourself．

C．Nancy's father's advice for Nancy

D．How to have good eating habits．

【推荐1】These days more and more students like to have parties on weekends. But is it good or bad for them？Different people have different ideas. Some people are for it, but others are against it.

Some people think having a party is good for students to know and understand each other well. On weekdays, the students are always studying. They don't have any time to have fun, they seldom sing or dance, and they have no time to communicate. A party can make them relaxed and happy. On the other hand, each family has one child. The children need to make friends with each other.

However, some parents are against having parties. They think it's a waste of money and time. The students always buy many expensive gifts that will cost them a lot of money. But the students don't earn money, they have to ask their parents for money. And some students are always serious about the parties. They spend too much money and time. Some parents say nothing can be done when the students get together and they only amuse themselves. They think the students can't pay more attention to their studies in the following week.

In my opinion, I am for having a party. But the students can't spend too much time or money.

1. What is the article mainly about?

A．The students.

B．The parties.

C．The study of the students.

D．Money and time.

2. Why do some people think having a party is good for students?

A．Because the students are always studying.

B．Because the students like to have parties.

C．Because it's good for students to know and understand each other well.

D．Because the students can sing and dance.

3. What do the students do on weekdays?

A．They have parties.

B．They sing and dance.

C．They are busy studying.

D．They do nothing.

4. What's the writer's opinion about the parties?

A．He is for it.

B．He is against it.

C．He stands in the middle.

D．We don't know.

5. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The students have no time to have fun on weekdays.

B．The parties can make the students relaxed.

C．The students often have parties on weekends.

D．All the students spend a lot of time and money on the parties.

【推荐2】There are forty-seven different kinds of kangaroos（袋鼠）. They live in Australia. The smallest are about a quarter of a metre long; the biggest are taller than a man.

Kangaroos have very long, strong back legs. These are used for jumping. They also have long, strong tails（尾巴） used for resting on. Kangaroos' front legs are much shorter, and are almost like arms. Kangaroos' heads are small, but their ears are quite large.

Mother kangaroos have a pocket at the front. They have one baby each year. When it is born, the baby kangaroo is straight（直接） into its mother's pocket. The baby kangaroos stay there for six months.

The biggest kangaroos stand more than two metres tall, and their legs are so strong that they can jump more than nine metres. They are very fast, and can travel at more than 50 kilometres an hour. They are very strong, but only eat fruit, leaves and grass.

1. How many different kinds of kangaroos are there?

A．37.

B．74.

C．47.

D．40.

2. The biggest kangaroos are ________.

A．smaller than a man	B．bigger than a man
C．the same size as a man	D．a quarter of a metre long

3. Does a mother kangaroo have a pocket?

A．Yes, it does.	B．We don't know.
C．No, it doesn't.	D．It doesn’t tell us.

4. A baby kangaroo stays in its mother's pocket for ________.

A．one month

B．three months

C．six months

D．five months

5. How far can kangaroos jump?

A．More than 2 metres.	B．More than 9 metres.
C．Less than 2 metres.	D．Less than 9 metres.

【推荐3】With historical sites and beautiful beaches, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area has keptattracting tourists from far and wide. Tourists can experience winter sports, hot springs, the teaand wine culture, as well as history and sightseeing. As Beijing has been worldwide popular, let's have a look at some of others.

	Tianjin Eye is a sky wheel built on a bridge over the Haihe River. It is 120 meters tall and one of the landmarks of Tianjin. It is the only sky wheel built above a bridge in the world.
	Five Great Avenues（大道）lie in the south of downtown Tianjin. Along the sides of those avenues, there are more than 2,000 villas（别墅）in different western styles.
	Mountain Resort（度假胜地）of Chengde was built for the royal（皇家的）families to spend the hot summer months. Compared with the Forbidden City, the resort is famous for its simple but beautiful style.
	Beidaihe is well-known for its coastline and seaside attractions. The place is never too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Visitors can have great fun tasting local snacks and seafood.

1. What can tourists experience in the Beijing-Tinnjin-l-lebei aveu?

A．Winter sports and hot springs.	B．The ten and wine culture.
C．History and sightseeing.	D．All of the above.

2. What is Tianjin famous for?

A．Tianjin Eye and Haihe River.                      13. Tinnjin Lye and Five Great Avenues.

       C. Beidailie and Mountain Resort.                  D. Coastline and Forbidden City.
3. Tony enjoys seaside activities but can't stand the Beat in summer. Which place would you          advise him to visit?

A．Tianjin Eye.	B．Beidnihe.
C．Mountain Resort of Chengde.	D．Five Great Avenues.

4. Where does the passage probably come from?

A．A travel guide.	B．A science magazine.
C．A story book.	D．A film poster.

【推荐1】阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

How to build good relationships with people from other cultures? Actually, it is important to learn some communication skill.     1    .

Learn about the culture in advance. A little knowledge can go a long way. So if you have time before going abroad or meeting with someone from another culture, try to take time to learn the basic “do’s and don’ts” of that culture.     2     It’s very convenient.

Be respectful and tolerant.     3     Signs of these may appear when you communicate with people from other cultures. However, it is not the time to judge people based on these differences during basic communication. Instead, respect them for what they are, and tolerate them.

Speak clearly and slowly. But do not shout at others even if they don’t understand you.     4     Instead, it can be seen as a rude behavior. What’s more, even if there are difficulties in communicating with people from other cultures, do not treat other people as though they are stupid.

    5     In some cultures, looking another person in the eye when you speak is seen as a sign of honesty and interest. However, in other cultures, it may be disrespectful.

A．You can find information on this from the Internet.

B．Know whether to make eye contact or avoid it.

C．Each culture has its own set of values and beliefs.

D．The following are some tips that many help you.

E．Raising your voice cannot make yourself understood.

【推荐2】The world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you really like? Here are some tips.

What makes you happy? If you have a favorite hobby or recreation, look for books about that activity. You can find books about almost anything you like.

Fact or fiction? Some books are nearly made up and imagined. Those are called fiction books. Novels, short stories, and fables are all examples of fiction. These books can bring you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience.

Non-fiction books give you the who, what, when, and why. They tell stories using facts, but that doesn’t mean they are boring. Non-fiction books can bring to life everything from the first trip to the moon, to what it’s like, to explore the deepest oceans. Many of them read like novels from start to finish. Try both fiction and non-fiction books to see which you like better.

Find a family favorite. What was your mother’s favorite book when she was at your age? Or your dad’s? Ask them and give it a read.

Ask an expert. Your local library is a great place to find books that you’ll love, and you don’t have to search all by yourself. Tell a librarian about your interests. Your librarian can help you find other books that you’re sure to love. Your teacher is another good person to ask.

1. The underlined word “recreation” means ________.

A．information

B．purpose

C．amusement

D．feeling

2. From the passage we know fables are ________.

A．fact

B．novels

C．poems

D．fiction

3. According to the passage, non-fiction books are sometimes ________ to read.

A．boring

B．interesting

C．difficult

D．easy​

4. According to the passage, you can read ________ favorite books.

A．your parents’

B．your friends’

C．your teachers’

D．the librarian’s

5. The passage mainly tells us ________.

A．how to read good books	B．how to choose books that you like
C．how to ask for help while reading	D．who can help you read books

【推荐3】Our lives have become more digital（数码的）in the modern world. We can study, find information and communicate with friends through computers and cellphones. However, spending a lot of time working, reading, texting and gaming through digital devices（数码设备）is bad for our eyes.

Digital eyestrain（眼睛疲劳）is one of the problems. People with digital eyestrain may get headaches, dry and red eyes, eye pain, and other problems.

These problems have started to increase among children. “Children get cellphones when they’re young and they are using them very often during the day.” Sarah Hinkley told USA Today.

There are many things you can do to reduce digital eyestrain.

When you use a computer, first sit in your chair and reach out your arm. Your hand should rest comfortably on the screen, as if you’re high-fiving（击掌）the screen. Increase text size until your eyes feel comfortable.

When you are using a cellphone, keep it at least 30 cm from your eyes and just below eye level. Try not to use it in the sunlight.

Remember to take a 20-20-20 break: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet (about 6 meters) away.

1. According to the passage, people may have ________ after using digital devices.

A．eye problems

B．back pain

C．stomach ache

D．dry mouths

2. What do we know from Sara Hinkley?

A．Children can easily get eyestrain.

B．Children shouldn’t use cellphones.

C．More children are experiencing digital eyestrain.

D．Using cell phones may not cause so many problems.

3. When we use phones, we should keep at least ________ from our eyes.

A．10 cm

B．20 cm

C．30 cm

D．40 cm

4. How long should we take for a break every 20 minutes?

A．20 minutes.

B．20 seconds.

C．40 minutes

D．40 seconds.

5. The passage gives suggestions about ________.
a. how to use computers safely
b. how to use phones safely
c. when to take breaks from digital devices
d. how to clean your eyes

A．abd	B．bcd
C．acd	D．abc