【推荐2】The Monkey Buffet Festival is on the last Sunday of November. It is a great day for monkeys in Thailand. The festival has a history of twenty - five years. People there think monkeys can bring good luck to them. So, to thank monkeys, they have this special festival. On that day every year, people put lots of fruit, vegetables, cakes and even drinks on the tables outside. They are all for monkeys. Many people come to see the monkeys on that day. During the festival, there are a lot of interesting activities about monkeys. Young people always dress like monkeys. And they sing and dance and play some music on the street. Monkeys always live in groups. Most of them live in the trees. They are good at running and jumping. They eat fruit, vegetables, flowers and birds' eggs. Monkeys are clever. Do you think so?
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1. People in Thailand have the Monkey Buffet Festival on the last Sunday of November.
2. People put lots of fruit, vegetables, flowers and bird's eggs on that day to thank monkeys.
3. Monkeys sing and dance and play some music on the street during the festival.
4. Monkeys are good at running and jumping and they all live in the trees.
5. The Monkey Buffet Festival is 25 years old and people in Thailand think the monkey is a symbol of good luck.

【推荐3】Paper cutting can be seen in many parts of China during the Spring Festival. People put paper-cuts on the windows, doors or desks for the festival.

It’s difficult to tell when it originated (起源). The ancient people cut papers into animals or people. They either buried them with the dead or burned them, wishing that things the paper-cuts stand for could be with the dead. A thousand years ago, paper-cuts were used for decoration (装饰). They were often seen on windows, doors or walls. Some people made a living with the skill.

Paper cutting was usually made by hand in ancient times. It is easy to learn. We need only paper and a pair of scissors.

Paper cutting covers nearly all topics, from flowers, birds, animals, characters in novels, to kinds of facial make-up (脸谱) in Peking opera. Paper cutting has all kinds of styles in different parts of China.

In the past, women living in the countryside got together in their free time to make paper cutting, which was a way to tell if they had skills. As society develops, fewer and fewer people learn this skill. At present, there are factories and companies for paper cutting in China. Exhibitions and exchanges are often held. Paper cutting has changed from decoration to a kind of art. At the same time, paper cutting also appears in cartoons, on stage, in magazines or on TV.

1. On which festival can we see a lot of paper-cuts on the doors, walls or windows in China?

A．Art Festival.

B．Children’s Day.

C．Spring Festival.

D．Thanksgiving Day.

2. What does the underlined word “buried” mean?

A．掩埋

B．摆渡

C．悼念

D．隐藏

3. What were paper-cuts used for a thousand years ago?

A．Presents.

B．Symbols.

C．Exhibitions.

D．Decorations.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．The history of paper cutting.	B．The kind of paper-cuts.
C．The changes of paper cutting.	D．The meaning of paper-cuts.

【推荐1】Are you a shy person? Do you expect to become outgoing?     1     In fact, being outgoing is not so hard as you think. Here is some advice on how to become outgoing.

You can start to try becoming outgoing when you stay with your friends. But the real challenge (挑战) comes when you meet strangers (陌生人) or new friends.     2     You may find it easy to start talking in this way.

Start a talk positively (积极地). Try to speak first. Simple greetings such as “Hello!” “How is it going?” and “    3    . ” are a good start. After that, you can talk more.

For example, you can talk about the latest news. But you’d better read some news in newspapers and have your own ideas first.     4     .

There is no better way to become outgoing than going out. It is also a very important step. Usually those who like to do the same things can communicate (交流) better.     5     You may make many new friends there if you get over your shyness.

A．Or you may find that you won’t have much to say.

B．Some people always stay at home because of shyness.

C．If you like playing sports, go to a sports club.

D．Smile at them, and usually they will smile at you, too.

E．Shy people look more serious than outgoing people.

F．Being outgoing can help a lot in your life.

G．It’s a little cloudy today, isn’t it?

【推荐2】You may not have heard the words freshman fifteen before, but they are very important for students who are entering university. A freshman is a first-year college student. And the fifteen means fifteen pounds—the fifteen pounds (about 7 kg) of weight (体重) many American students will gain (增加) in their first year at college. There are a few reasons why first-year college students often gain a few pounds. The most common reason may be that many college students just don’t eat right.

However, if you’re careful. It’s really quite easy for you not to put on fifteen pounds.

Here are some ideas for staying healthy at college:

·Eat only when you are hungry, not when you’re bored.

·Fill half of your plate with vegetables.

·Don’t eat desserts that are full of sugar. Have some fruit after dinner instead.

·Try not to eat while you study, or keep healthy snacks like baby carrots nearby.

·Always eat at the dinner table and never in front of the TV or the computer.

·Choose water over sugary drinks.

·Try to get out of your room often for some fresh air and exercise.

Remember that the freshman fifteen can happen to anyone. Make a deal with your friends to try and eat healthy food together. Walking, running and playing sports are always more fun with friends, too. Help each other eat right and stay fit so that you can have a happy and healthy freshman year.

1. The freshman fifteen means ________.

A．fifteen first-year college students who eat junk food

B．weight that high school students gain

C．weight that first-year college students gain

D．fifteen pounds of food that first-year students eat

2. According to this passage, which student will probably get freshman fifteen?

A．Sally usually eats some fresh fruit after dinner.

B．Ann eats ice-cream and cakes after dinner every day.

C．Tom plays basketball with his friends every morning.

D．John never eats anything when he does his homework.

3. The writer of the passage would probably agree with the idea that ________.

A．students should study outdoors more often

B．staying healthy is easier with friends’ help

C．all the college students will gain fifteen pounds

D．some students can eat anything they want

4. Which column of newspaper is the passage probably from?

A．Healthy Life

B．Sports World

C．Science Study

D．News Time

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You need to have healthy eating habits. Breakfast gives you enough energy (精力) for the morning.     1     Fruit and vegetables are good for your health, but fast food, like potato chips, will make you fat and unhealthy. So eat the right food to keep you healthy.

Playing sports can also help you keep healthy. But sometimes it may cause accidents (引发事故).     2    

Happiness is important for your health.     3     When you are ill (生病), try to be happy and you’ll feel better.     4     So, be happy to be healthy.

You must avoid (避免) smoking and drinking.     5     But they don’t know smoking and drinking can cause many illnesses. You should say no to smoking and drinking.

A．Many students think it’s cool to smoke and drink.

B．It’s the best medicine.

C．Many old people like watching TV.

D．You must stay safe when you are playing sports.

E．So don’t go to school without breakfast.

F．On the other hand, you may feel ill if you are always unhappy.