【推荐1】Wetlands! Valuable Resources on the Earth

There are many wetlands in China and some of them have become the world’s important wetlands.

The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More than 700 Milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world, but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.

The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering(提供) food and home for some special kinds of animals is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and less space for wildlife.

Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.

1. Usually the weather in the wetlands is ________.

A．pleasant

B．cold

C．hot

D．dry

2. We must protect wetlands because ________.

A．they are home for wildlife	B．they can prevent flood
C．they can offer food to animals	D．all of the above

3. The World Wetlands Day is on ________.

A．February 2

B．April 22

C．June 25

D．March 22

【推荐3】Here are some of the most beautiful, creative and artificial islands that human has created.

Harbor Island(港岛)	Built in 1909, Harbor Island was once the largest artificial island in the world. It has an area of 395 acres and mainly an industrial and port area with train stations and some of Seattle’s sports stadiums.
Kamfers Dam （卡姆菲斯大坝）	Kamfers Dam in South Africa is one of only six places in the world where Lesser Flamingos(火烈鸟) breed. The S-shaped island was built in 2006 as a shelter for the birds, which are attracted to the wetland’s high concentration of blue-green algae (水藻).
Peberholm Island (佩博霍尔姆岛)	It is a bridge/tunnel combo(连接体). It is a part of the Oresund Bridge that connects Denmark to Sweden. It is off limits to people apart from biologists. Since the busy traffic is safely separated, Peberholm has become a home for numerous bird and plant species.
Hong Kong       International     Airport	It opened in July 1998 on the artificial island of Chek Lap Kok. The southern gateway to Mainland China took years and $20 billion to build, increasing the land area of Hong Kong by 1 percent. As the third busiest airport in the world, the transportation hub carried more than 53 million passengers in 2011.

1. What does the unlined word mean in Chinese?

A．虚假的

B．人造的

C．自然形成的

D．举世瞩目的

2. Kamfers Dam has a history of _______ years so far.

A．5

B．8

C．14

D．12

3. Which statement below is true?

A．It is hard to go to Peberholm Island since the traffic is busy.

B．Kamfers Dam, a U-shaped island was built in 2006 as a shelter for the birds.

C．Harbor Island is the largest artificial island in the world.

D．Hong Kong International Airport is the third busiest airport in the world.

【推荐1】Do you want to know what we can do to help make our city a better place to live in? Why not take part in "Clean & Green weekend"? Join us, and you can make new friends and help protect the environment at the same time.

Park Life

Do you like hanging out in the park with your friends? If so, why not take the chance to come with us and tidy up the park as you go? To add some fun, there is a gift for the person who collects the most rubbish! Meet us at the south entrance to Taohe Park at 9 a. m. next Saturday if you want to join in.

The Air You Breathe

A great way to make the air we breathe cleaner is by planting lots of trees! It is a fact that trees slowly filter(过滤)a lot of pollutants from the air. So come and help us plant some new ones in Fenhe Park at 2 p. m. next Sunday.

War on Graffiti(涂鸦)

Some people think graffiti is cool. Well, it is not! The best way to stop buildings from becoming totally covered in ugly graffiti is to get rid of it as soon as possible. And that is exactly what we are going to do. We are repainting the school walls from 1 p. m. on Saturday. You don't have to bring any tools, just remember to wear some old clothes!

1. The main purpose of "Clean＆Green Weekend" is to ________ .

A．make our city more beautiful	B．offer the chance to have fun
C．help students meet old friends	D．have a nice weekend

2. The students who want to join in the rubbish collecting activity must meet ________ .

A．at 1 p.m. on Saturday

B．at 2 p.m. next Sunday

C．at 9 a.m. next Saturday

D．at 3 a.m. on Sunday

3. According to the passage, we know ________ .

A．graffiti can make the buildings look cool	B．the person who collects rubbish can get a gift
C．we can plant trees to improve the environment	D．we can draw pictures on the wall

4. We might read the passage above ________ .

A．in a fashion magazine	B．on a school notice (通知)board
C．in a newspaper advertisement	D．on a hospital notice board

【推荐2】Saihanba(塞罕坝) National Forest Park in Chengde used to be a famous hunting ground for the old royal families（皇家）, and is a mixed word of Mongolian and Chinese, which means a high mountain with good-looking scenery.

In the late Qing Dynasty, a lot of forest had been cut down and gradually turning large piece of forest into a complete dry land. After new China was founded, the Chinese government decided to reforest the area again and created the Saihanba Mechanical（机械的）Forestry Center in 1962. When the first 300 college volunteers reached the wild land, only a hard sand storm harshly welcomed them. From then on, the 3-generation forest workers dedicated（奉献）their whole lives to forest development and planting technology. 50 years later, the desert eventually transformed into a lush（葱翠的）forest. It’s honored to be the largest man-planted forest farm in the world.

Now the park has presented a new feature of forests and grasslands as well as more than ten lakes, which are so clean and clear, and will show you the charming and beautiful natural scenery. The area has more than seven hundred kinds of animals and plants. The best season for visiting the park is summer when the wide grassland being nearly all covered by golden flowers. It is an ideal place for touring, hunting and getting away from the summer heat of the big cities. Its beauty in the early 2000s drew attention of more than 500 thousand tourists. Now it’s doubled. Saihanba —-truly a sight to be seen.

1. Saihanba is a mixed word of name that means________________.

A．a place worth visiting	B．a large forest park
C．a beautiful and high mountain	D．a remote wild place

2. What happened to Saihanba in the late Qing Dynasty?

A．More trees had been grown.	B．It was developed as the hunting ground.
C．The royal families made it for training soldiers.	D．The old forests had almost turned to be a desert.

3. The Mechanical Forestry Center was created because________________.

A．the government needed some wood.	B．more trees would be cut down there
C．they wanted to make a man-planted forest	D．a new touring place would open to the public

4. Which of the following sentences could be added to the chart（图表）?

The young volunteers came to the poor land.

Great changes have taken place now.

A．They had a good time.	B．They just experienced an adventure.
C．They returned home some years later.	D．Many people spent 50 years working there.

5. Why is summer the best season for visiting?

A．Because it is green everywhere.	B．Because it is warm and beautiful.
C．Because it has forests and grassland.	D．Because the weather is cool and the scenery is beautiful.

【推荐3】根据短文内容，判断正误（正确“T”，错误“F”），并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。

The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970. It was in the United States. How did it come into being? A man named Mr. Nelson started it. He wanted people to take care of the earth. People worked on cleaning the land, water and air. Some people picked up trash, other people planted trees and flowers.

The second Earth Day was on April 22, 1990. This time, people all over the world took part in, 2007 organizers in over 150 countries planned over 4,000 big events. But Earth Day is not just about big events. In the week around Earth Day, there are many thousands of smaller local events. People in Australia clean beaches. People in Jordan and Canada plant trees. People in Russia plant gardens. People in Sweden visit farms. People in Japan make soap and postcards out of trash.

These events deal with environmental problems in the neighborhood. The World Wide Fund for Nature makes a list of 5 things that each person could do to save the environment.

Don’t leave the tap (水龙头) running.

Turn off lights when you leave a room.

Turn off your computer every night.

Wash your clothes and yourself, in warm or cold-water, not hot water.

Dishwashers use as little water as possible.

1. The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970 in the United Kingdom.
2. People all over the world took part in the second Earth Day.
3. Earth Day is only about big events.
4. People in Sweden make soap and postcards out of trash.
5. When you take a shower, you had better do it in warm or cold water.

【推荐1】Actress Jia Ling became very popular on social media for two days in a row during the Chinese Lunar New Year. People were amazed by how she lost 50 kilograms while making her movie Yolo. This made everyone talk about living a healthy lifestyle. Many people on Weibo were discussing Jia’s weight loss journey, like“Jia’s story of losing weight”and “Jia Ling totally surprised me.” They were wondering. If it’s time to start developing healthier habits, especially during the Spring Festival.

One moviegoer named Li Qiaoya, who goes to the gym to lose weight, said, “Her success is really inspiring and is worth seeing in the movie.” Li also felt guilty for eating too much during the Spring Festival.

Jia used to be known for her funny laughter and emotional performances. She shared her new look after losing weight on social media, and her fans were shocked by her new jawline (下颌线) and how radiant (容光焕发的) she looked. Jia mentioned that the movie is not about boxing or losing weight, but it’s a heartwarming story about “learning to love yourself.”

However, not everyone agrees with Jia’s weight loss plan. To finish filming the movie, Jia had to gain 20 kilograms before starting to lose weight in just six months. “Not everyone can handle the challenge of losing 50 kilograms in only six months,” said Jiang Chong, a fitness expert from Chongqing. “It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a mental one.”

In interviews before the movie was released, Jia emphasized the importance of setting realistic (切实可行的) goals when talking about her weight loss journey. Jiang agreed and said that having achievable goals is important for a healthy lifestyle.“It’s never a bad thing to have a movie reminding many people about the importance of staying fit,” Jiang said. “To lose weight in a healthy way, you need to have long-term goals made up of smaller, reachable goals. It’s good to have a schedule and stick to it, instead of doing extreme (极端的) things to lose weight.”

1. How did Jia Ling’s weight loss affect social media?

A．People were disappointed.

B．People were surprised.

C．People were indifferent.

D．People were angry.

2. What does “guilty” mean in the second paragraph?

A．难过的

B．失望的

C．内疚的

D．漠不关心的

3. What was Jia Ling’s movie Yolo about?

A．Boxing and losing weight.

B．Developing healthier habits.

C．Learning to love yourself.

D．Achieving realistic goals.

4. Why did Jia Ling have to gain weight before starting her weight loss journey?

A．It was part of her movie role.

B．It was a mental challenge.

C．It was a physical challenge.

D．It was necessary for her health.

5. This passage is ________.

A．a piece of news

B．an ad

C．a diary

D．a letter

【推荐2】Do you want to try a winter sport? TEENS interviewed snowboarding coach Nie Ying. He answered questions about starting an ice and snow sport.

Q: When is best to start learning a winter sport?

A: The earlier, the better. The youngest kid that I taught snowboarding was just 3 years old. Kids who learn ice hockey usually start to step on the ice at the age of around 4.

Starting early has advantages. Little kids are not afraid of falling down. As they are short, even if they fall down, it doesn’t hurt too much.

Still, kids are good at understanding information. If parents accompany (陪伴) them, they will improve more quickly.

Q: Skiing or snowboarding-which suits me?

A: Skiing is easier to pick up than snowboarding. If you’re not sporty, you can start with skiing. This way, you won’t give up easily. However, skiing still requires you to have strong physical strength. If you have a good sense of balance, you can try snowboarding.

Q: Is it dangerous to play winter sports?

A: Well, take skiing as an example. It’s an extreme (极限的) sport. It’s dangerous. But as long as you wear protective gear (护具) and follow coaches’ guidance (指导), the risk is not that high. Many people think that they can just learn skiing on their own. But that’s wrong. You need a coach at the beginning. Coaches not only teach how to ski but also the safety rules and how to use facilities (设施).

1. When does the kids usually start to walk on the ice to learn ice hockey?

A．When they are 3 years old.	B．When they are about 4 years old.
C．When they are 5 years old.	D．When they are 6 years old.

2. Why does Nie Ying advise people to learn skiing if they are not good at sport?

A．Because skiing is more fun than snowboarding.

B．Because skiing needs little physical strength.

C．Because people aren’t interested in snowboarding.

D．Because skiing is easier to learn.

3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．Little kids are not afraid of falling down.

B．Skiing is less dangerous if you wear protective gear.

C．Nie Ying agrees that people can learn skiing by themselves.

D．Nie Ying thinks parents are helpful when kids are learning skiing.

4. Coaches teach you the following things EXCEPT ________ when you learn to ski.

A．how to ski	B．the safety rules
C．how to use facilities	D．how to wear shoes

5. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．How children learn winter sport.	B．How to start an ice and snow sport.
C．Why kids choose snowboarding.	D．When people begin to learn a winter sport.

【推荐3】Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch (君主), died aged 96, on Sept 8. Her eldest son, 73-year-old Charles, has now become king and head of state in the UK. He is King Charles III.

The queen took the throne (王座) in 1952 when the UK was still rebuilding after World War II. She was admired around the world. She supported over 600 charities (慈善机构), according to Sky News. And she kept a close connection with the public. In the UK, every Christmas day, people would turn on their TVs to listen to the queen’s Christmas speech.

People across the world mourned (悼念) the queen’s death. Flags flying from landmark buildings (地标建筑) have been half-masted (降半旗).

“It’s just so heartbreaking,” said Laura Lang, from the US, seeing the queen’s cortege (送葬车队) pass by in Edinburgh. “Look, I know the queen is ‘Britain’. But she’s the queen of the world, right?”

Now, Charles, the first new British monarch of the 21st century, is considered to be facing a lot of challenges, as he is not as popular as his mother, noted The Washington Post. However, he has also been seen to be passionate (热情的) about his charities. His charity, The Prince’s Trust, has helped a million young people in Britain.

1. How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she took the throne?

A．10 years old.

B．20 years old.

C．26 years old.

D．73 years old.

2. What did the queen do when she was on the throne?
a. She did a lot of charity work.
b. She gave many Christmas speeches.
c. She hosted the building work of many landmarks.
d. She connected the royal family with the public.

A．abc

B．abd

C．acd

D．bcd

3. What does Laura Lang think about the queen?

A．The queen’s death is the end of the monarchy.

B．Everybody should respect the queen.

C．The queen once controlled the world.

D．The queen is admired around the world.

4. According to the story, we know that King Charles III ________.

A．isn’t welcomed by British people	B．won’t last long on the throne
C．doesn’t want to take the throne	D．has done a lot of charity work

5. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．The Passing of Charles III	B．Queen Remembered
C．The Loss of the World	D．A Throne Change of the UK