【推荐1】①There are 56 ethnic(民族的) groups in China. Different ethnic groups have their own special cultures. Let’s enjoy some of them.

②The Bai people use a very old way, tic-dye (扎染), to dye clothes. Tie-dye has a history of nearly 1500 years. During the 'Tang and Song dynasties, people chose tie-dyed clothes as gifts.

③The Mongolian people live in the Mongolia yurts (蒙古包). These yurts are large round tents and their tops look like umbrellas. They are the traditional homes of the Mongolian people. The yurts are usually white because they are made of sheep’s wool. And white is a symbol of happiness.

④The Zhuang people like singing even more than talking. On the third day of the third Chinese lunar(阴历的) month, they hold a big singing festival. It is thrilling and wonderful. Men and women singers sing in pairs. The winners are the “king” and “queen” of singing.

⑤The Miao people have a special festival, Manghao Festival. It’s in the first Chinese lunar month every year. The Miao people regard Manghao as a hero who helped to protect their homes. At the festival, young men dress up like Manghao and touch others to send good wishes.

1. Who uses tie-dye to dye clothes?

A．The Bai people.	B．The Mongolian people.
C．The Miao people.	D．The Zhuang people.

2. What does the underlined word “thrilling” mean in Paragraph 4?

A．Quiet.

B．Slow.

C．Exciting.

D．Easy.

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．People chose tie-dyed clothes as gifts before Tang dynasty.

B．The yurts are usually made of wood.

C．The Zhuang people are not good at singing.

D．The Miao people send wishes by dressing up and touching others.

4. Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage?( ①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2…)

A．

B．

C．

D．

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

A．Special homes of ethnic groups	B．Special festivals of ethnic groups
C．Special clothes of ethnic groups	D．Special cultures of ethnic groups

【推荐2】

There are many kinds of tea. They have their own functions.

●Green tea is the best for office workers.

People who always work in places with air condition may face skin problems such as easily dry skin. Among all the drinks, green tea is the best. Because there are important things called catechins in green tea.

●Winter is the season to drink black tea.

People drink different tea in different time. Black tea can warm the stomach and quicken digestion, so drinking warm black tea in the cold winter is the best.

●Do not drink strong tea.

Strong tea may make the body too excited and can affect the cardiovascular and the nervous system. For a person who has problems with these parts, to drink strong tea may have heart and blood pressure illness.

●Do not drink too much ten when you are eating.

Drinking too much tea or strong tea may not be good for taking in many constant elements and trace elements. Also, people should not drink tea with milk or other milky food.

1. If you always work with computer, what kind of tea should you drink?

A．Strong tea.

B．Black tea.

C．Green tea.

D．Hot tea.

2. It is good for people to drink black tea in the cold winter because _________.

A．it can solve skin problems	B．there are catechins in it
C．it’s good for heart illness	D．it does good to stomach and digestion

3. What does the underlined word “affect” mean in this passage?

A．吸引

B．影响

C．改善

D．保护

4. Which of the following is true?

A．You’d better drink tea with milk or milky food.

B．Green tea may make people have heart illness.

C．At tables, you should drink tea as much as possible.

D．If you have a stomachache, you can drink black tea.

5. We may read the article in a ________ book.

A．fashion times

B．Chinese culture

C．life and health

D．sports and health

【推荐3】Be honest. That's all you have to do on Honesty Day. It would be great if we were all honest every day of the year. It's good that there is a day to encourage honesty. M. Hirsh Goldberg started Honesty Day. He chose the last day of April because the first day is April Fool's Day, which celebrates lies. On Honesty Day, anyone may ask you any question and you should give a true and honest answer. That means that you have knowledge of Honesty Day.

M. Hirsh Goldberg wrote a book on telling lies. He said in his book that almost all person lie about 200 times a day. In our daily life, a typical（典型的）life for a man is “I did not drink that much” and for a woman is “Nothing is wrong, I'm fine.” It is found that nurses are the most honest people, while sales people and politicians（政客）are the biggest liars.

Every Honesty Day, M. Hirsh Goldberg hands out prizes to honest people.

1. Which of the following is Honesty Day？

A．April 1st

B．April 10th

C．April 20th

D．April 30th

2. The underlined word “liars” probably means “________”.

A．获利者

B．说谎者

C．影响者

D．领导者

【推荐1】There are many places that you can visit in London:

The Thames

The Thames runs through London. It divides the city into two parts. It’s very interesting to take a trip on the river. This way, you can see almost every landmark(标志性建筑) of London.

London Eye

The London Eye opened in 1999. It is 135 meters high. It stands on the banks of the Thames. You can see the whole city from it. The London Eye has 32 capsules(舱).There are even air conditioners inside. The big wheel goes around very slowly. It takes about 30 minutes to go all the way around.

Big Ben

Big Ben stands at the north of Westminster Abbey. Every hour, it “bongs” the number of hours to tell the time. It’s the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world. It celebrated its 150th birthday on May 31, 2009.

1. How can visitors see almost every landmark of London?

A．By taking a trip on the river Thames.	B．By going to London Eye.
C．By visiting Westminster Abbey.	D．By climbing to the top of Big Ben.

2. When was Big Ben built?

A．In 2009.

B．In 1869.

C．In 1859.

D．In 1999.

【推荐2】Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its large biodiversity. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest in the country. In addition to tigers, the park also has a large population of leopards, and various species of deer.

Location: In Madhya Pradesh state, almost 200 kilometers northeast of Jabalpur. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access point of the park.

Opening Hours and Safari Timings

Safaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid-afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 p.m. to spot the animals. The park is closed from July to September due to the monsoon season(季风季节).

Bandhavgarh Zones

Bandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala (the park’s best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers), and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding).

Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris

Bandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2014. When going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people). Park entry tickets cost as follows:

Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees(卢比) for Indians, 4,800 rupees for international tourists. (Up to six people)

Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for international tourists. (Up to six people)

Jeep Hire

Expect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can arrange jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. It’s much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, it’s possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.

1. What is Bandhavgarh National Park most famous for?

A．Richly varied species of animals.

B．A very high density of tigers.

C．A large number of leopards.

D．Diverse species of deer.

2. When can you visit the park?

A．In September.	B．In August.
C．In July.	D．In June.

3. What do we know about Bandhavgarh Zones?

A．There are only 3 zones in Bandhavgarh.

B．People can enter Bandhavgarh at Tala.

C．Khitauli is most frequently visited.

D．Tigers can’t be seen in all 3 main zones.

4. How much should five Americans pay for entry fees to visit Magdhi Zone?

A．1,200 rupees.	B．2,400 rupees.
C．4,800 rupees.	D．6,000 rupees.

5. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To encourage the development of Bandhavgarh.

B．To make an advertisement for Bandhavgarh.

C．To offer guidance to people traveling in Bandhavgarh.

D．To call on people to protect tigers in Bandhavgarh.