【推荐1】“China will make depression (抑郁症) part of students’ health checks” the Ministry of Education (教育部) said.     1    

What is depression?     2     This feeling can last for weeks or months and can even influence (影响) people’s everyday life.     3     It can also cause other physical problems. But some students hardly realize that they’ve got this illness, or they are on the way of getting it.     4    

This causes the growing number of people with depression year by year.

Here are some ways to help you with it. First, ask for help, and this is very important. You can talk to your parents.     5     Second, talk with your doctor from time to time. Third, have a proper eating habit. We should always remember that the world is beautiful and there are still many people who love us.

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺，内容完整。

A．Depression is a feeling of sadness that does not go away for a short time.

B．Others think it’s a small problem, and it needn’t to be cared too much.

C．It’s okay to let them know what you’re going through.

D．Schools should guide students to actively ask for help.

E．Depression also makes a difference to people’s looks and thoughts.

【推荐2】Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, about 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now. scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.

Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. So scientist think that some shyness is genetic.

Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. Because of that, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers or sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.

You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. in Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference? One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame (责备) themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy.

For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversations. And don't forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one.

1. Almost ________ percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives.

A．50

B．66

C．15 to 20

D．80

2. According to the passage, ________ may cause shyness.

A．genetics, grown-ups and birthplace	B．genetics, family size and birthplace
C．family size, grown-ups and failure	D．genetics, family size and freedom

3. The underlined word “genetic” in paragraph 2 means ________.

A．passed down from parents	B．learned from friends
C．taught by teachers	D．made up by brothers

4. Scientists suggest that shy people can get over their shyness by ________.

A．blaming their failure on outside reasons	B．trying new things and practicing conversations
C．getting themselves away from their shy parents	D．trying to understand reasons for their shyness

5. We can learn ________ from the passage.

A．most little babies are born shy and quiet

B．you will be shy forever if you are shy now

C．many shy children have older brothers and sisters

D．most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions

【推荐3】If you want to deal with the association (社交) between boys and girls properly, here are some “does and don’ts” for you to follow.

Keep a normal and healthy state of mind. Our schools and classes are made up of boys and girls. It is very natural for the boys and girls to make friends with each other. We should make as many friends as possible. We should keep in touch with the other sex (性别) in public instead of in secret.

Don’t be too nervous or too shy. If you are a shy person, you can also find a way out. First of all, you can make friends with the students who have the same interest and hobby as you. As both of you have much in common, you may have much to talk about. If you keep doing like that, little by little, you will gladly find you are also as free to express yourself as others.

Don’t fall into the ditch (泥潭) of early love. The boys and girls at a adolescence (青春期) are rich in feeling. They are easy to regard the friendship as a sign of love and fall in love with each other at an early age. In my opinion, early love is a green apple that can’t be eaten. An apple won’t taste sweet until it is fully ripe. Boys and girls at middle school are too young to carry the heavy duty of love. Do keep out of early love.

1. The passage is mainly to _________.

A．tell students to keep away from early love

B．give some advice on how to associate between boys and girls

C．tell students how to make friends

D．teach boys how to talk with girls

2. We should keep in touch with the other sex in the following ways EXCEPT ________.

A．with a good state of mind	B．in real friendship
C．in public	D．in secret

3. If you are a shy person, you can _________.

A．find friends with the same interest and hobby first

B．only have a few friends of the same sex

C．not make friends with the other sex

D．not fall in love with other students easily

4. A person at adolescence is _________.

A．simple in feelings	B．good at making friends with each other
C．old enough to fall in love	D．easy to regard the friendship as a sign of love

【推荐1】Let's say you took violin lessons all through primary school, but you haven't got the instrument out of its case in years. Were all those lessons a waste of your parents' money because you didn't become a great violinist?

Not at all. Even though it has been a long time since you played the violin, a new study shows that as little as one year of music training can have a positive influence on your brain that will last the rest of your life.

In an experiment comparing children who had taken music lessons to those who hadn't. Laurel Trainor, a researcher of the Institute for Music and the Mind at Ontario's McMaster University, discovered that the musically-trained kids had larger brain responses to the sound recognition exams. Trainor's findings show the possibility that musical education can actually improve the brain's hearing cortex (大脑皮层). “The study's results show that music training affects attention and memory, and helps children develop learning skills. In this way music training might lead to better learning across a number of fields," Trainor said in a statement. The effects of music education are even more obvious on children with difficulty in reading and writing and other language-related disabilities.

The study's results point out that “musical training influences attention and memory, which makes a possibility that musical training might lead to better learning across a number of fields," Trainor said in a report.

The effects of music training are even more easily seen in children with difficulties in language. “A music training that can strengthen the hearing skills of children who have difficulty in reading may also help improve some of their language abilities," said Gottfried Schlaug, who has also studied music training and learning.

So, whether or not you can play a Tchaikovsky symphony part, it's likely that your years of music lessons prepared your brain for all the speeches, emails, and conversations that are part of your life today. To help make sure that kids today have the same chances for music-inspired (激发) brain development, help out by volunteering with or giving away instruments to your school's music training department.

1. What does the writer think of taking violin lessons in primary school?

A．It doesn't help develop children's interest in music.	B．It seems to be a waste of parents' money.
C．One year of music training is not enough.	D．It'll influence you positively all your life.

2. What did both Laurel Trainor and Gottfried Schlaug discover in their studies?

A．Musical education can actually improve the brain's hearing cortex.

B．Music training has little effect on children's attention and memory.

C．Children with difficulty in language also benefit from music education.

D．Children who have larger brain cortex can learn music better.

3. According to the passage, what is the relation between music training and the abilities in other fields?

A．Music training has nothing to do with abilities in other fields.

B．Music training is more important than other fields.

C．Music training makes it more difficult to learn other fields.

D．Music training can help children learn other fields better.

4. What's the purpose (目的) of writing this article?

A．To tell people the importance of musical education.	B．To advertise for musical training schools.
C．To introduce the newest research and findings.	D．To explain how to develop your brain.

【推荐3】

Pottery Classes for Children

Join in our pottery (陶器) classes! Blocks of clay (黏土) are fun to turn into shapes. Learn to work with clay on a potter’s wheel to make a bowl. Paint your bowl, and then put it in a special oven to make it dry and hard. See how shiny and colorful it looks!

What: Pottery Classes

Where: Oak Park Art Center

When: Every Saturday in May

Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $25. 00

To LEARN MORE, CALL 555—6780.

1. What can we get from the title of this ad?

A．When the classes will start.	B．Who the classes are for.
C．Where the classes will start.	D．How much the classes cost.

2. The nearest way to reach Oak Park Art Center is to use the gate on _______.

A．3rd St.

B．Garden Ave.

C．4th St.

D．Pine Ave.

3. How much does Sam need to pay if he takes this ad to join in the class?

A．$30.

B．$25.

C．$20.

D．$5.

【推荐1】The viral pneumonia(病毒性肺炎) caused by the novel coronavirus is a new illness that has not been found in humans before, and the advice below is used to help stop the public from having the illness.

Ⅰ. Reduce the outdoor activities.

1. Don’t go to the epidemic areas(疫区).

2. Stay at home as much as possible, and try not to visit relatives and friends.

3. Control your activities in the public areas, such as cinemas, Internet bars, KTVs, shopping malls, public transportations, etc.

Ⅱ. Increase personal protection and handwashing

1. Wear masks(口罩) as much as possible. When you go to the public areas, go to hospital and take the public transport, please wear surgical masks or N95 masks.

2. Keep your hands clean. Don’t touch the public goods and parts in the public areas; wash your hands when you return from the public places.

Ⅲ. Mind your health and seek doctor’s advice

1. Actively pay attention to the health of your family, and take the temperature when they feel sick. Pay much attention to your children’s body temperature.

2. If you think you are influenced by the novel coronavirus, please wear masks and go to hospital nearby.

Ⅳ. Keep good living habits

1. Open your window and let the fresh air in.

2. Don’t share the towel among the family. Keep your home clean and dry the clothes in the sun.

3. Don’t spit everywhere.

4. Eat well and do some exercise.

5. Don’t touch, buy and eat wild animals.

6. Prepare the thermometer, surgical masks or N95 masks, and household disinfectants(消毒剂).

1. What does the underlined word “seek” mean?

A．need

B．look at

C．look for

D．refuse

2. What shouldn’t we do to fight against the viral pneumonia from the passage?

A．Stay at home as much as possible.

B．Open your window and let the fresh air in.

C．Share the towel among the family.

D．Pay much attention to your children’s body temperature.

3. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Suggestions on stopping the novel coronavirus.

B．A new illness that has not been found in humans before.

C．Increase personal protection and handwashing.

D．Keep good living habits.

【推荐3】American schools begin in September after a long summer holiday. There are two terms in a school year, the first term is from September to January, and the second is from February to June. Most American children begin to go to school when they are five years old. Most children are seventeen or eighteen years old when they finish high school.

High school students take only five or six subjects each term (学期). They usually go to the same class every day, and they have homework for every class. After class, they do a lot of interesting things.

After high school, many students go to college (大学). They can go to a small one or a large one. They usually have to give a lot of money. So many college students work after class to get the money for their studies.

1. Most American children go to school at the age of ________.

A．eight

B．seven

C．six

D．five

2. High school students ________ after class.

A．do a lot of homework	B．do some housework for their parents
C．do many interesting things	D．do some shopping

3. After high school, many students go to ________.

A．work in a college

B．college

C．make more money

D．cities or towns

4. In order to ________, many college students work after school.

A．get the money for their studies	B．help other people
C．help their parents	D．learn some new things

5. From this passage we can know in American, a summer holiday begins in ________.

A．July

B．January

C．September

D．February

【推荐1】阅读短文及文后 A-E 选项, 选出可以填入 1 至 5 各题空白处的最佳选项。

You’ve been learning words since you were a tiny baby. At first, you learned them only by hearing other people talk. Now that you’re a reader, you have another way to learn words. What should you do when you come to a word and you think you don’t know what it means?     1    

Say it

First sound it out. Then say it to yourself.     2     . Sometimes you know a word in your head but you don’t know what it looks like in print. So if you match up what you know and what you read-you have the word!

Use context

If this doesn’t work, take the next step: look at the context—the other words and sentences around it. Read this sentence: When it rained, the dog looked for shelter in the doorway.     3     . Rain and in the doorway might give you helpful information.

    4    

If the context doesn’t help, look at the parts of the word. Does it have any parts you know? These can help you understand what it means. If you don’t know the meaning of miner, try looking at parts of the word. You might know that a mine is a place underground where people get coal and other valuable things. A lot of times, -er at the end of a word means “a person who does something”. So a miner might be someone who works in a mine.

Look it up

If the three steps above don’t work, you can look it up—     5     —either a book or online.

Nobody knows the meaning of every word, but good readers know how to understand words they don’t know.

A．Use word parts

B．It might sound like a word you know

C．You can find the word in a dictionary

D．Following some easy steps can help you

E．If the word shelter doesn’t look familiar, look at the words around it

【推荐2】请阅读下面短文，根据语篇内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。

Recently, we’ve interviewed a few parents.     1     Here are the replies from two of them.

Janet: I think the biggest difference between my childhood and the present is today’s lack(缺乏) of time.     2     When I was a child, we were outside, climbing trees, building houses with sand and playing from day to night. We would leave our houses and go for explorations(探索) in the woods independently.     3     They spend a lot of time in front of a TV, or a computer or a mobile phone. I worry about how modern children can have a love for nature and animals.

They spend so little time getting close to them. And they have no place to go for explorations. That seems terrible for the kids these days.

Esther:     4     In my time, we could only read about different countries and their cultures through books. And we even didn’t have enough books to read. Now, there are not only a large number of traditional paper books but also all kinds of digital media(数字媒体).

    5     Kids also have the chance to travel around to experience the world in person and open their eyes to other cultures.

A．But modern kids often stay inside.

B．This includes the time for explorations.

C．We discussed a lot about kids’ problems on that day.

D．All of these can provide the kids with more knowledge about the world.

E．We’ve asked them how children of today are different from those of the past.

F．In my opinion, children nowadays have more ways to see and experience the world.

【推荐3】Do you believe in green living? Read the following blog (博客) and replies about a fun, easy and creative way to make your lifestyle greener.

	Posted by Gina at 8:32 a.m. on 29 Oct. 2021 New uses for old clothing Nowadays, we’re more wasteful than ever-buying using and throwing things away without thinking the costs. We need to start living more responsibly—but how? One answer is to upcycle (再生利用). If you are like me you might already make soil for gardening from food waste and use empty paper boxes as storage place. Did you know you can apply (应用) the same way to old clothing? You just need imagination! I started upcycle clothing. Making new things out of old clothes is the best way to mix my talent and my interest. Do you upcycle? If so, what new things have you made? If not, why not give it a try?
	Terry B   Posted at 9:08 a.m. on 29th Oct. 2021 Why don’t you give your old clothes to people in need? I even gave away the most expensive things. I don’t wear any more. So I can help the environment while giving something useful to people in need.
	Gina   Posted at 9:28 a.m. on 29 Oct. 2021 Good points! I’m talking about only the oldest clothing in your room — the clothes that are too old to be worn by others. The same idea goes for food waste at restaurants and supermarkets. Before upcycling food that can still be eaten, for example, using it to make soil, we should give it to those in need.
	Betty99     Posted at 10:18 a.m. on 29th Oct. 2021 I have made shopping bags out of T-shirts and dog toys out of socks Upcycling clothing is a fun hobby, but the most important thing is that it makes me feel like I’m living less wastefully.

1. What is special about the hat?

A．It came from an old sweater.	B．It was given by Gina’s mom.
C．It was new and expensive.	D．It was a gift from Gina’s sister.

2. What did Betty99 upcycle to make dog toys?

A．

B．

C．

D．

3. In which section of a newspaper would you probably read the text?

A．Do It Yourself.	B．Fashion And Life.
C．Greener Lifestyle.	D．Healthy Habit.