【推荐1】These years, people in Shanghai are changing their eating habits.     1     Why do people like fast food better than Chinese food?     2     Sometimes it takes a long time to wait for seats, while sometimes for food. But in a fast food restaurant, just like its name, it's fast and it takes shorter time to wait.     3     This is the reason why they like fast food better.

When you go to a fast food restaurant you can see the open kitchen and the clean room.     4     But in a Chinese restaurant, people don't know what is happening in the kitchen.

And fast food is cheaper than a meal in a Chinese restaurant.     5     Young people like it. But of course it's not good for health.

A．That's another reason why people like fast food.

B．Many people, especially the young, like fast food better than Chinese food.

C．Their kitchen is really dirty.

D．Many people like it because it's healthy.

E．People in Shanghai are busy.

F．Fast food has more meat and fewer vegetables.

G．That’s because it usually takes more time to eat in a Chinese restaurant.

【推荐2】①Have you ever bought Genki Forest(元气森林) sparkling water because it is advertised(打广告) as “sugar-free”? The company(公司) of Genki Forest recently said that they were sorry for a misleading advertisement(广告).

②The company said the drinks are “sucrose-free(零蔗糖), but this is not the same as “sugar-free”. Now they have changed the word “sugar-free” into “low sugar” on the bottles.

③In fact, there are many kinds of sugar. Sucrose is just one of them. Other kinds of sugar, such as fructose(果糖) and sugar alcohol(糖醇), are still in Genki Forest drinks. These kinds of sugar are used as sweeteners(甜味剂). They offer little energy(能量), but a bit of them can make drinks taste sweet. That’s why diet(低热量的) drinks like Genki Forest are popular among people who want to lose weight. They believe that they can not only enjoy sweet drinks, but also take in less sugar.

④However, studies find that the sweeteners might make people eat more so they may easily become very fat. When you eat sweet-tasting things, it sends your brain a “sweet sign”. Then your brain tells your body to prepare itself to take in energy. But since the diet soft drink has little energy, the brain will not receive what it is expecting. At this time, you will feel hungry and start getting energy by eating more food.

⑤According to China Daily, drinking too many diet drinks with sweeteners might also lead to illnesses like heart problems. It’s time for you to think twice before choosing these diet drinks.

1. Why did Genki Forest recently say sorry?

A．For not having any sugar in its drinks	B．For advertising its drinks in a wrong way.
C．For making too many advertisements.	D．For making spelling mistakes on the bottles.

2. We can know from the passage that drinking low-sugar drinks too much can be _________.

A．unhealthy

B．enjoyable

C．popular

D．helpful

3. Which of the following shows the structure(结构) of the passage?

A．①;②③④;⑤

B．①②;③④;⑤

C．①②;③;④⑤

D．①;②③;④⑤

4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．Genki Forest-the Most Popular Drink	B．Truth Not That Sweet
C．Different Kinds of Sugar	D．A way to Lose Weight

【推荐1】People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative influence on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-pride or aggressive (攻击性的) behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been shouted at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports.

Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting events, parents may shout at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.

As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and find out the causes behind them. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. Winning is not everything. In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.

1. How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?

A．All of the children.	B．More than half of the children.
C．Less than half of the children.	D．About ten percent of the children.

2. What does the writer suggest?

A．Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.

B．Children should not play sports until high school.

C．Coaches should be required to study child psychology.

D．Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.

3. What would probably be done when “facing up to a problem”?

A．Looking for a solution.	B．Leaving alone the reason.
C．Forgetting there is a problem.	D．Paying no attention to the problem.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Are Sports Difficult for Kids?	B．Let’s Play Sports in School
C．Are Sports Bad for Kids?	D．Sports are Good for Kids

【推荐2】从方框中的A～E选项中选择正确的选项填入文中空白处,使短文完整、通顺。

Healthy eating is important for us.    1     So don't go to school without it. Fruit and vegetables are good for your health, but fast food will make you fat and unhealthy.    2     We should eat more fruit and vegetables and less meat. A glass of milk and an egg a day can help make us strong.    3    

Playing sports can also help you keep fit.    4     So stay safe when you are doing sports. It's necessary to learn about first aid. Then you can help yourself or others if an accident happens.

You must stop smoking and drinking. Many students think it's cool to smoke and drink. But they don't know they can cause many illnesses(疾病)．    5    

A．It's important for us to have healthy eating habits.

B．They are bad for our health.

C．Breakfast gives you enough energy(能量)for the morning.

D．But sometimes it may cause accidents(引发事故)．

E．So eat the right food to keep you healthy.

【推荐3】阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的A, B, C, D, E五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项只能用一次。

What Do No.5 High School Students Do in Their Free Time?

    1     Our questions were about exercise, use of the Internet and watching TV. Here are the results.
    2     Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week. Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week. And twenty percent do not exercise at all!
    3     But we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day. The other ten percent use it at least three or four times a week. Most students use it for fun and not for homework.
    4     Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week. Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week And eighty-five percent watch TV every day! Although many students like to watch sports, game shows are the most popular.
    5     But we think the best way to relax is through exercise. It is healthy for the mind and the body. Exercise such as playing sports is fun, and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together. And remember, “Old habits die hard.” So start exercising before it’s too late!

A．We all know that many students often go online.

B．We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day.

C．It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows.

D．Last month we asked our students about their free time activities.

E．The answers to our questions about watching television were also interesting.

【推荐1】Rock art is the name given to pictures drawn on rock by ancient people. In the American Southwest, rock art can be seen on the walls of caves and mountains. Many of these places are in the Four Comers area, where the states of Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico meet. More than 7,000 rock art places have been found just in Utah, where the area’s dry climate （气候）has helped keep the art.

There are three forms of rock art. The first is petroglyphs, which are pictures carved （雕刻）into the surface of rock. A sharp （尖利的）stone may have been used as a carving tool. A heavy stone may have been used to hit the sharp stone into the surface. The second form of rock art is pictographs, which are pictures painted on the rock. The paint was made from plants and trees. The artists painted with fingers, brushes made from hair, or bird bones. The third kind of rock art is geoglyphs, which are designs made in the ground by taking away stones.

Some rock art shows faces, hands, animals, and trees. Other pictures are symbols such as lines, circles, and squares. Some scientists think these symbols marked the location of water or good hunting grounds. Some think the symbols were put there during special celebrations. Others think the symbols showed the movement of planets and stars. Still others believe that they are just doodles.

Some rock art may be a form of writing. Large scenes are shown on mountains. Some scenes seem to tell a story. A hunting scene may include animals and people with hunting tools. A scene with many people holding hands could mean friendship. Rock art in caves may have been a way to decorate the artist’s home.

Some rock art in the Southwest is about 200 years old. Other rock art may be 10,000 years old. Scientists think ancient people called the Anasazi created the older works. They were farmers and lived in caves.

1. The writer mainly wants ________.

A．to introduce an ancient art form	B．to describe pictures drawn on rock
C．to tell the history of a certain area	D．to solve the mystery of old symbols

2. According to the passage, what are “doodles” probably like?

A．They are carelessly written or drawn.	B．They show different symbols.
C．They are carefully chosen or designed.	D．They have special meanings.

3. What can we learn about rock art?

A．The artists were usually farmers and lived in caves.

B．It requires special paint made from plants and trees.

C．Most of it describes the daily life of ancient peoples.

D．Utah has the largest collection of it in the Southwest.

4. What can we infer （推断）from the passage?

A．Petroglyphs are the easiest to be washed away by rain.

B．Artists of modern times can copy rock art rather easily.

C．The works created by the Anasazi must be pictographs.

D．Places like rainforests are not ideal for keeping rock art.

【推荐2】How do we make traditional Chinese culture alive and popular again among young people? The livestream (网络直播) has made it. It is not only fun, but also a new stage for traditional culture artists.

On video websites and apps, many traditional culture artists are trying the livestream for the first time. Some of them sing Peking Opera, some show their handmade pieces of art, while others perform classical music.

Li, 59 years old, is a laosheng performer in Peking Opera who started the livestream this year. Unlike performing on a formal (正式的) stage, Li uses everyday places as his stage, including his backyard, his study, and even a sofa. Besides singing, Li also teaches viewers about Peking Operas in a funny way. People can ask him questions and get answers directly. “The livestream has brought this great art to more people.” Li said, “It allows young people to know this traditional art and learn more about it in an easy way.”

Other artists also see the livestream as a new opportunity. A fashion show was once livestreamed on an app. Performers showed beautiful clothes in traditional Chinese style, including those from the Tang and Ming dynasties. During the show, viewers enjoyed the clothes and watched how performers used ancient styles of make-up. For example, one performer taught people how to draw the guiye eyebrows (眉), which was popular during the Tang Dynasty.

There is no doubt that the livestream has created a new way through which traditional culture can be kept alive.

1. What makes traditional Chinese culture popular again according to the passage?

A．Pecking Opera.	B．Traditional Chinese clothes.
C．The livestream.	D．Ancient styles of make-up.

2. What do traditional culture artists use the livestream to do?
①Sing Peking Opera.                                        ②Perform classical music.
③Show their handmade pieces of art.                    ④Sell goods to make money for themselves.

A．①②③

B．②③④

C．①②④

D．①③④

3. What can we know about Li according to the passage?

A．He has used the livestream for many years.

B．He always performs on a formal stage.

C．He teaches viewers about Pecking Opera in a serious way.

D．He thinks highly of the livestream’s role in spreading traditional art.

4. If we divide the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best? (Paragraph= P)

A．P1 P2/P3 P4/P5	B．P1/P2 P3/P4 P5
C．P1/P2 P3 P4/P5	D．P1 P2/P3/P4 P5

5. The passage is written in a ______ tone (语气).

A．serious

B．hopeful

C．humorous

D．worrying

【推荐2】Traveling without a plan costs more money and sometimes gets you into trouble.    1     With these four suggestions, travelers can not only save money, but also find transport, food and places to sleep every night in the U.K.

Book your hotel.

If you travel in England during the tourist season, finding a hotel room can be very difficult. Cheap rooms are booked up, especially on weekends. What's more, even the cheapest beds are expensive. Some hostels in London raise the prices on weekends.    2    

Plan your transport well.

    3    On the one hand, the U.K. train is really expensive. On the other hand, buses offer bottom seats if you book ahead of time (提前)，as low as 1 pound between cities. Other bus tickets are around 10 pounds. However, a similar train ride costs about 60 pounds.

    4    

Nearly all hostels have kitchens, and they often have enough food. With that in mind, you can cook your own dinner at least a few times a week. The easiest way is to cook breakfast and lunch. Buy some fruit, yogurt, and bread in the nearest shop. You can even cook sandwiches for lunch.

Carry an umbrella or a rain jacket.

    5     It's even wetter than you imagine. In the U.K., travelers need a rain cover for their bags and the person. Bus stops are often not covered.

If you follow the suggestions above, you may probably have a better experience when travelling in the U.K.

A．Cook meals for yourself.

B．Make a plan for your meals.

C．You may think it crazy but the United Kingdom is wet.

D．Though trains are faster, buses are great ways in England.

E．Saving a few pounds every day makes you stay longer in the U.K.

F．Here are four important suggestions for travelers in the United Kingdom.

G．So the only way you can find a cheap hotel to sleep in is to book before you travel.