【推荐1】Suppose you work in a big company and find English very important for your job. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

Global English Center General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing 3-month(700 yuan), 6-month (1, 200 yuan)and one-year(2, 000 yuan) Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day Mon.Fri. Experienced college English teachers Close to city center and bus stops      Tel: 6760-5272   Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082

Modern Language School Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management Small classes(12-16 students)on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00 pm5: 00 pm English teachers from Canada and the USA Language lab and computers supplied 3-month course: 1, 050 yuan; 6-month course: 1, 850 yuan Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road,100056 Tel:6735-3019

The 21st Century English Training Center We offer morning and afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan We also have a six-week preparation class during winter and summer holidays Entrance exams: Jun. 1 and Dec. 1 Only 15 minutes' walk from city center Call 6780-1642 for more information

The International House of English Three/Six-month English courses for, students at very low cost: 60 yuan for12 hours per week; convenient(方便的) class hours:9:00 am12:00 am and 2:00 pm5:00 pm Best foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second foreign language Free sightseeing and social activities(活动) Very close to Central Park For further information call 6743-2308

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. You are free at 18: 0020: 00. You should choose ______.

A．Global English Center

B．Modern Language School

C．The 21st Century English Training Center

D．The International House of English

2. Which one is close to Central Park?

A．Global English Center

B．Modern Language School

C．The 21st Century English Training Center

D．The International House of English

3. If you want to study in Modern Language School for six months, you will pay about ______.

A．800 yuan

B．1,000 yuan

C．1,050 yuan

D．1,850 yuan

4. Which one has entrance exams?

A．Global English Center

B．Modern Language School

C．The 21st Century English Training Center.

D．The International House of English

5. You will probably prefer to go to “The International House of English” because it ______.

A．offers free sightseeing and social activities

B．has experienced college English teachers

C．costs less than the other schools

D．has English teachers from Canada and the USA

【推荐2】

When did you last visit Norland National Park? New for this summer flower show cycle paths (小道) train rides Our restaurant has won prizes for its food.   Its sausages are a speciality! It’s even bigger and better now, with room for 260 people to sit in our comfortable dining room. And you won’t have difficulty finding somewhere to walk after your delicious meal. Find out more on our new website.

Celebrate 500 years of history! Visit Barkham Hall this summer! beautiful old house museum and shop charming tea room fantastic gardens A calm countryside environment only ten miles from the highway. A great day out for all the family! If you join the Heritage Club, you will be able to visit Barkham Hall and over 200 other historic buildings. A club member is only $50 for a family of four, or $25 for one person.

You are invited to the Passion for Fashion Show See fashions from the past 100 years. For everyone who cares about what they wear. Find ideas for the fashions of the future. All for free! For $25, you can ask our fashion experts for some advice. They will advise you on the style that’s right for you. The show will last for THREE MONTHS (from April to June). For more in formation, go to our website.

An unforgettable visit to the Museum of Space Reopening after 2 years. Come and see us from June 30 in new location—1 mile underground! # You have lots of new things to see and do here: Touch a “star”! Go inside our life-size spaceship—just like the REAL thing! See what it’s like with our new Starship! Special offers all summer—call for details : (104) 870-0031. Buy tickets online at half the normal price.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. How many people can the dinning room of Norland National Park hold at one time?

A．160.

B．200.

C．260.

D．500.

2. What can you see in Barkham Hall?

A．A flower show.

B．A fantastic garden.

C．A fashion show.

D．A life-size spaceship.

3. What do we know about the Passion for Fashion Show?

A．The ticket to the fashion show is $25.

B．You can enjoy the show all year around.

C．You will get advice for free during the show.

D．You will learn about the history of fashions.

4. What does the underlined word “details” mean in the text?

A．Some discovery.	B．Some news.
C．More information.	D．More experience.

5. Which boy most probably went to the Museum of Space?

A．	B．
C．	D．

【推荐3】阅读理解
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Every school has notice boards．Let’s see what is on the notice board of an American school．

School Policy ◇Fighting，saying bad words and all other bad behavior will not be allowed． ◇Do not throw rocks，snowballs or sticks on the school grounds． ◇Hand in a note or telephone to school if your child will be absent for the day． ◇Parents and visitors need to check in at the omce when entering the school．

Report Card
A report card about your school life and work will be given to your parents．Look at the marking key for your school work．

MARKING KEY(评分标准)
Goes beyond grade level standards	4
Meets grade level standards	3
Does not meet grade level standards，making progress	2
Does not meet grade level standards，not making progress	1

Class Announcement(通知) Testing Dates： The math test is from June 12 to June 13． The science test is on June 15． Parents Meeting： The next parents meeting is on Friday，June 22 at 7:00 pm in the meeting hall． Homework： Please check the Homework Board at the school homepage to find you homework．

After-school Program The after-school programs will continue for the year 2012．The programs will be open from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm every day． ◇3:30～4:30　Homework ＆ Reading ◇4:30～6:00　Activities If you have any questions，feel free to call the school at 524-9752．

1. According to School Policy，visitors have to________when entering the school．

A．hand in a note

B．call at 524-9752

C．check in at the office

D．telephone to the school

2. From________，parents can get information on the parents meeting．

A．School Policy

B．Report Card

C．After-school Program

D．Class Announcement

3. Report Card shows parents________．

A．certain school rules

B．after-school activities

C．plans for classes and tests

D．children’s school life and work

4. Suppose Tony doesn’t do well at school but makes progress，he will get________on the Report Card．

A．1

B．2

C．3

D．4

5. Students do their homework and read books________．

A．from 3:30 to 4:30

B．from 3:30 to 6:00

C．from 4:30 to 6:00

D．from 6:00 to 7:00

【推荐1】Don’t listen to people who say that teenagers today are selfish. It’s not true. Volunteering is becoming more and more popular. Millions of teenagers spend their free time helping others. And they do it for free. Here are some of their stories.

I enjoy playing basketball. And I can play it very well. I used to set up a basketball club to teach some kids to play basketball for free. After some days, they loved basketball very much.

I’m interested in English. Last summer holiday, I went to a small village as a volunteer. I taught some children to learn English. I try to make enough preparation before class. I stayed there for two months. How excited I was when I saw them listening to me carefully in class!

I love animals, especially (尤其) dogs. Last year, I went to the zoo to learn how to coach the dogs. Mr. Smith taught me some skills, and I could get on well with them. Now I get to the zoo to be a volunteer twice a month and I feel happy to make friends with the animals.

Last term, I joined an after­school program to clean up our city park. We went there once a week. And we felt very happy when we saw the clean park. I hope our city will become more and more beautiful.

1. How did Frank help others?

A．By teaching English.

B．By cleaning up the city park.

C．By setting up a basketball club.

2. What do you think of Julia?

A．She is selfish.

B．She is funny.

C．She is hard-working.

3. The underlined word “coach” means “________” in Chinese.

A．训练

B．开发

C．实践

4. How often does Zhao Kai clean up the city park?

A．Twice a month.

B．Four times a month.

C．Once two months.

5. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Mario teaches some skills in a zoo.

B．More and more teenagers take part in volunteering.

C．Julia worked in a small village after she graduated.

【推荐2】Last Sunday evening, my parents went out for a walk with my sister. But I studied alone at home because I would have an English test. Suddenly, I saw bright light in my neighbor’s kitchen（厨房）. I thought he was cooking, so I went on studying.

Soon, there was a terrible smell in the air and I thought something was wrong. I went out and saw fire coming out of my neighbour’s kitchen. So I shouted “Fire, Fire!” But no one heard or came out.

I ran quickly to my house to call 119, and then I rang my neighbor’s doorbell, knocked at the door, but there was no response. I got into the house through the window and found my neighbor sleeping in his bedroom. I woke him up and we rushed out of the house together.

We tried our best to pour water through the kitchen window, but the fire was too heavy. Luckily, the firemen（消防员）came and put out the fire quickly. When my parents came back, they found I was dirty and tired. After my neighbor told them the whole story, they were happy and said I was a brave boy.

1. The underlined word “response” can be replaced（代替）by___________.

A．result

B．key

C．question

D．answer

2. Why didn’t the writer go out for a walk with his parents?

A．Because he had to study for an English test.

B．Because he would have an English class.

C．Because his parents only liked his sister.

D．Because there was a fire on his neighbour’s kitchen.

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

A．No one helped the writer’s neighbour put out the fire.

B．The writer’s neighbor was sleeping when the fire started.

C．The writer’s parents were angry when they knew what happened.

D．The fire happened last Friday evening.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to put out the fire.

B．I saved my neighbour from the fire.

C．My neighbour was a brave man.

D．I studied a test at home.

【推荐3】

An old man called Xie Liang, 80, has given free help to people who ask for directions for 8 years.
Every day, Mr Xie goes to Dongzhimen Bus Stop, and gives help to at least 1,200 people asking for directions. During holidays, the number may be even 3,500. There are more than 50 roads and streets meeting at Dongzhimen, and at least 100 thousand people pass by there daily.
The reporter of Beijing Youth Daily had an interview with Xie. At that time, he arrived at the bus stop and placed his little table with maps and guidebooks written by himself on it."Is it really free to ask you for the way?" said a person from southeast China"Of course," answered Xie with a smile. "Quite a number of people have asked me the same question. I am a volunteer."
The reporter found that at least 5 people came to ask him for the way in a minute, and Xie told them the way patiently and gave every one of them a note with his words on it. Xie has a husky voice. People think that it's because of the result of the things he is doing.
Now Xie has encouraged several other volunteers to join him. Many people hope to do volunteering like Xie, but it's hard to do as well as he does.
1. Xie Liang directs the ways for people at the bus stop as ______.

A．a driver

B．a reporter

C．a guide

D．a volunteer

2. During holidays, there may be ______ people a day asking Xie for ways.

A．5

B．1,200

C．3,500

D．100,000

3. The old man helps others by ______.

A．calling a taxi for them

B．driving them to the right place

C．giving them maps or guidebooks to read by themselves.

D．telling them the right way or writing the way on a note.

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

A．No other volunteers help Xie Liang now.

B．Xie Liang has written some guidebooks on his own.

C．People don’t need to pay Xie Liang for asking for directions.

D．Xie Liang’s voice is bad because he has to talk with so many people every day.

5. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．A Good Man Called Xie Liang	B．How to Help Others
C．Where to Help Others	D．How to be a Volunteer

【推荐1】

World Photography Awards Exhibition (世界摄影奖展览) Time: Wednesday—Sunday: 11: 00 a. m.—4: 00 p. m. January 10—June 11, 2024 Address: 19 Mann Island, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool	Sony World Photography Awards
Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition Time: Monday to Saturday: 9: 00 a. m.—5: 00 p. m. October 2—28, 2024 Address: 9 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire	Travel Photographer of the Year
Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 Exhibition Time: February 2024—August 2024 More information will be coming soon Over 70 winning photos will be shown in the exhibition	Bird Photographer of the Year
International Photography Exhibition 163 Time: Thursday—Sunday: 10; 00 a. m.—5: 00 p. m. Until August 21, 2024 Address: The Royal Photographic Society, RPS House, 337 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol A total of 105 works by 57 photographers will be on display	International Photography Exhibition 163

1. How many exhibitions are mentioned?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

2. Which city should you go if you want to see World Photography Awards?

A．Cheshire.

B．Arnos Vale.

C．Liverpool.

D．Bristol.

3. If you are free on Tuesday in October, which exhibition can you go?

A．World Photography Awards.	B．Bird Photography of the Year 2024.
C．International Photography Exhibition 163.	D．Travel Photographer of the Year.

4. What can we know about Bird Photographer of the Year 2024?

A．The details (具体的) time of the exhibition.	B．The number of winning photos.
C．The address information.	D．The name of the winners.

5. Where can you probably find the passage?

A．A photography magazine.	B．A science magazine.
C．A history magazine.	D．A geography magazine.

【推荐2】Dear David,

How are you? I’m in Beijing now. I like Beijing a lot. I have two good friends here. They are Bill and Wang Xin. Bill is from Canada and Wang Xin is from China. We are in the same class. Wang Xin often helps me with my Chinese. I can speak a little Chinese now. All the teachers are kind to me.

I like Chinese food, like Guangdong food, Sichuan food and Hunan food. They are nice. Sometimes (有时) we eat out. Jiaozi is my favourite food. I often have jiaozi for lunch and have noodles (面条) for dinner. I have milk and bread for breakfast. What about you?

Yours,
Bob
1. Where is Bob now?

A．In England.

B．In Canada.

C．In China.

D．In America.

2. Where is Bill from?

A．China.

B．England.

C．Cuba.

D．Canada.

3. Who can speak a little Chinese now?

A．Bob

B．David.

C．Wang Xia

D．Bill.

4. What is Bob’s favourite food?

A．Bread.

B．Chicken.

C．Jiaozi.

D．Noodles.

5. Which of the following is TRUE (对的)？

A．Bob, Bill and David are in the same class.

B．Bob has jiaozi for dinner.

C．All the teachers are kind to Bob.

D．Bob has milk and hamburgers for breakfast.