【推荐1】阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项。(每个选项只用一次，选项中有一项为多余选项)

There are many ways for us to exercise.     1     Why do we like exercising? It’s good for our health. And exercise makes us tired, so we can sleep better at night.

You may like to run. If you do, take care of your feet.     2     Right running shoes make you feel comfortable. Some people like to run on the road but they must watch out for cars.

Walking is a good kind of exercise. You may take a walk in the park. You can walk alone to enjoy yourself.     3     This will make your exercise have more fun.

Some people like to swim.     4     If you like this kind of exercise, make sure that someone is watching you. They can offer（提供） you help when you are in danger.

Jumping a rope (跳绳) and riding a bike are also good for your health.     5     Find out which one you like best and keep on doing it. You will know what makes you fit.

A．You can also walk with your friends.

B．Besides these, there are also many other kinds of exercise.

C．We can walk, run, jump or swim.

D．But others don’t like to go into the water.

E．Make sure you have the right shoes.

F．It’s good for your health.

【推荐3】    1    

Daming’s grandparents like to stay healthy, so every day they get some exercise in a park near their home.   They sometimes wear T-shirts.

    2    

Darming's mother likes chocolate, but she doesn't often buy any because it isn't very healthy.   She likes going shopping and always buys expensive clothes.   She has got 11 silk scarves, 20 dresses and a lot of shoes.   She spends a lot of money.

    3    

Betty's cousin likes reading and she reads lots of books and magazines.   She also likes films and often goes to the cinema, but she never watches sports.

    4    

Tony's sister likes music.   She likes going to concerts but it's often expensive.   She buys CDs of her favourite songs.   

    5    

Lingling's aunt and uncle like football, but they don't go to football matches.   They usually watch football on television at weekends.   They always like watching AC Milan, but they sometimes watch Manchester United.

                    

A.                  B.      C.
D.      E.                  F.

【推荐1】How can you remember a song from your childhood to this day? Why do your teachers use songs to teach you English? It seems there is a scientific reason for this.

Researchers are now studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They find that remembering words in a song is the best way to remember even the most difficult language.

“Singing could be a new way of learning a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are used in a catchy and meaningful way,” said Dr. Karen Ludke. The findings may help those who have difficulty learning foreign languages. On his blog, Dr. Ludke writes, “A listen-and-repeat singing method can help foreign language learning, and open the door for future research in this area.”

Many language teachers know the value of using music and singing. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D. C., depends heavily on songs in teaching Chinese. She says, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics（歌词）. So it’s easy for them to start because they know the music. Not only does it work, but it is fun for the kids.”

“Sometimes, I think if I were taught English that way, maybe I would speak much better English than now,” Hua Zhuying adds.

Our brain likes music, especially for remembering. So, if you’re still having difficulty in learning a language, why not try singing it out?

1. According to the passage, the brain likes ________.

A．reading and writing

B．remembering music

C．remembering what the teachers say

2. The underlined word “catchy” probably means “________” in Chinese.

A．悦耳易记的

B．艰涩难懂的

C．枯燥乏味的

3. Dr. Ludke believes that foreign language can be learned by ________.

A．using the listen-and-repeat singing method

B．listening to all kinds of famous music

C．writing songs with the language

4. What can we know about Hua Zhuying from the passage?

A．He was taught English by listening to music.

B．He teaches children English by using music in China.

C．He teaches Chinese by using music in an American school.

5. What does the passage mainly tells us?

A．Many researchers realize the importance of language studying.

B．Your brain remembers a language better if you sing it out.

C．Many language teachers know the value of famous music.

【推荐2】Trees are one of the oldest “citizens” of our earth. Just like us, trees change a lot as they grow. At 1 to 3 years old, young trees learn how to grow up safely. For example, many trees grow thorns (刺) to stop animals getting near them. Most young trees have large, deep green leaves so that they can catch enough sunlight and change it into their food and energy.

When trees are 4 years old, they begin to grow very fast and become strong enough. At the age of 15, trees become young adults (青壮年). They grow more slowly and begin to produce flowers and fruit.

It is not until (直到) the tree is 20 to 25 years old that it becomes a real adult. The tree reaches its largest size. The adult tree gives us shade and natural beauty. It is also a great place for a tree house, or a place for us to read a book, listen to music and so on. If we give the adult tree good care, it will go on to live healthily for many years.

Slowly, trees begin to grow older and older and even die. At this time, they are still useful. When a tree becomes hollow (空心的) or part of it becomes dead, it provides a home or food for some animals.

In many ways, the life of a tree is like our own life. When we are looking at the life of a tree, we learn that each period of life brings its own form of joy and challenge.

1. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?

A．Sunlight.

B．Energy.

C．Safety.

D．Food.

2. When do trees start to grow very quickly?

A．At the age of 1.

B．At the age of 4.

C．At the age of 15.

D．At the age of 25.

3. How can trees live healthily for many years when they’re real adults?

A．People should take good care of them.	B．People should give them enough air.
C．People should water them very often.	D．They should get enough food.

4. What can we NOT learn from the passage?

A．Trees start to produce fruit when they’re 15.	B．Trees are still useful when they are old.
C．Trees can provide some animals with homes.	D．All the trees have large green leaves.

5. What can be the best title of the text?

A．The importance of trees.	B．The growing of trees.
C．The use of trees.	D．The beauty of trees.

【推荐1】Earthquakes are hard to predict (预言). But do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here’s some advice:

Before an earthquake It’s necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc.). Never put heavy things over beds.

During an earthquake It’s important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong table. The purpose is to protect yourself from objects (物体), stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you’re cooking, turn off the gas. If you’re outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridge and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall buildings. Stay in your car.

After an earthquake Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once. It’s better to wait and leave when it’s safe. Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, leave it. If you smell the gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.

1. Which of the following is mentioned in the second paragraph?

A．People should know how to turn on gas.

B．People should know how to save water.

C．People shouldn’t put heavy boxes on the beds.

D．People shouldn’t forget some useful phone numbers.

2. When an earthquake happens, ________ can help you a lot.

A．standing there	B．staying calm
C．looking outside	D．moving indoors

3. During an earthquake, if you are driving in an open area, you should ________.

A．slow down your car

B．stop your car and stay in it

C．stop your car and run out to tall buildings

D．drive your car to the bridge as soon as possible

4. When the earth stops shaking, you should ________.

A．check around you and help those in trouble first

B．open the windows and doors and let people out at once

C．report the earthquake to your company

D．run out of the building at once

5. You can learn ________ after reading the passage.

A．what an earthquake is like	B．how an earthquake happens
C．how to protect yourself in an earthquake	D．what to do to avoid an earthquake

【推荐3】【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】

Sick while in motion

As the weather gets warmer, there are few things that are better to do than travel. But traveling might not be that fun for everyone, especially for those who have motion sickness.

Motion sickness is also called travel sickness. It is a common experience for many people. Depending on how you travel, it can be called carsickness or seasickness. People with motion sickness feel very uncomfortable while they are in motion. They feel sick and dizzy, like the room around them won’t stop spinning.

It is generally believed that motion sickness happens when your senses become confused with each other, Scientific American reported.

We use different parts of our body to sense movement. Our eyes tell us if we are moving. The inner ears contain a special liquid that helps us sense our direction and balance. Our muscles react to movement.

When you move around, these body parts work well together. But when you are in a car or an airplane, they get confused. Your inner ear signals that you’re moving, but your eyes say you’re sitting still because you can’t see that you’re moving. This mismatch gives us motion sickness.

But some people are less sensitive to motion sickness. This may be because they have certain genes that prevent mismatching senses, Bethann Hromatka, a genetics expert from the US, told the Atlantic.

Although there are many ways to deal with motion sickness, scientists believe that the key is to simply try to adapt to it. For example, some astronauts do special exercises that give them mild motion sickness. After a week or two, the astronauts become used to it and don’t feel uncomfortable anymore, Sam Puma, a NASA flight doctor, told the BBC.

1. People with motion sickness feel very uncomfortable while they are ________.

A．sleeping

B．driving

C．in motion

D．in bed

2. According to paragraph 3, if your senses become confused with each other, ________.

A．you may have cold	B．you may have motion sickness
C．you cannot drive	D．you should sleep

3. The special liquid in the inner ears can sense________.

A．movement and sickness	B．direction and balance
C．movement and balance	D．direction and movement

4. Bethann Hromatka thinks that________may prevent mismatching senses.

A．certain genes

B．the speed of car

C．motion

D．travelling

5. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce motion sickness.	B．To introduce sickness.
C．To introduce gene.	D．To introduce the parts of body.