When you are learning English, reading can be very helpful. When you read, you can not only learn some new words, but also you can learn how to use these English words. When you read, it gives you a good example for writing. Here are some good reading tips.
Try to read at the right level. Read something that you can (more or less) understand.
Try to increase the number of your new words. If there are four or five new words on a page, write them in your notebook. But you don’t have to write them while you are reading the passage. First, try to guess the meanings. When you finish the passage, try to remember them.
Try to read regularly（定期地）. For example, read for a short time once a day. Fifteen minutes every day is better than two hours every Sunday. Fix a time to read and keep to it. For example, you could read for fifteen minutes when you go to bed, or when you get up or at lunchtime.
Read what interests you. Choose a book or a magazine about a subject that you like, because you are going to spend time and money in reading it. You can also read newspapers. There are many English newspapers in China and there’s something interesting in them.
1. According to the passage, how many reading tips does the writer give us?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．You should give up reading. |
| B．You should write then down at once. |
| C．You should guess the meaning at first. |
| D．You should look them up in a dictionary at once. |
| A．观察 | B．解决 | C．提高 | D．记忆 |
| A．Reading a lot can help you write better. |
| B．When you read, you can only learn some new words. |
| C．It is interesting for you to stop every three words to use a dictionary. |
| D．Try to read something that you can’t understand to make your English better. |
| A．what to read | B．reading is very helpful |
| C．when to read | D．how to make reading better |
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【推荐1】It’s reported there are as many as 550,000 sudden cardiac (心脏的) deaths in China every year. First aid (急救) is the first and immediate help given to someone who suddenly falls ill or gets hurt before doctors arrive. It’s believed that the 10 minutes after an accident can make a difference between life and death. So let’s learn some common sense about first aid.
Burns
If it’s not very serious, cool the burned area quickly with cool but not cold running water.
Don’t put ice on burns. If burns are on the face, ask the person to sit up. If burns are on arms or legs, keep them higher than the heart.
Nosebleed
Let the person lean (倾斜) forward a little bit and ask him to pinch (捏) the soft part of the nose with his fingers. Don’t move the head backwards, as the blood may run into the mouth or lungs.
Heart attack
If you come across someone probably stopping breathing, call 120 immediately. Let the patient lie down and loosen (解开) his tight clothing while communicating with him. If the patient doesn’t respond (反应), perform CPR. Give chest compressions (胸部按压) at a speed of 100-120 compressions per minute. After 30 compressions, begin rescue breathing (人工呼吸).
In this world, there are accidents happening every second. Everyone should master some knowledge about first aid, so that we can help ourselves as well as others in time.
1. If somebody is burned, we should ________.| A．put some ice on the burns | B．let the patient lean forward |
| C．wash the burns with soap | D．cool the burns with cool running water |
①Perform CPR. ②Talk to the patient. ③Call the doctor. ④Make the patient lie down
| A．①②④③ | B．③④②① | C．③①②④ | D．④①③② |
| A．To teach people how to give first aid. | B．To introduce the meaning of first aid. |
| C．To show advantages of learning first aid. | D．To offer some ways to avoid getting hurt. |
【推荐2】If you are being bullied(欺负) at school, you may be afraid. You may worry that your friends won’t stand by you. You may think nothing will help. But there are strong steps you can take to deal with bullying.
What to do if you are being bullied?
Tell an adult. An adult is often needed to end the bullying.
Do not fight back. It’s hard to do, but try to walk away. If you fight back, you could also end up in trouble.
Don’t blame (责备) yourself.
Advice to prevent bullying before it starts.
Avoid bullies. If a group is known for bullying, stay away from it.
Stay near adults. Most bullying happens when adults aren’t around.
Be Strong. People who bully often like to pick up kids they think weaker. If you don’t feel you are strong, try acting like you are. Pretending may turn into the real thing.
Stay with friends.
根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有一项为多余选项。
| A．There usually is safety in numbers. |
| B．The person who bullies is acting wrong-not you. |
| C．Nothing can help you unless you are strong enough. |
| D．Also it may make you feel better just to talk to him or her. |
| E．And try to stay away from places where bullying happens. |
【推荐3】Everyone worries. But how do you deal with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take these steps：
Try to find out what you’re worried about
Sometimes, you will know what you’re worried about. Other times, you might not. Try to find it out first; if you can’t, you can ask for help.
Think of ways to make it better
There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won’t solve your problem.
Grades at school are often top worries for kids. If you’re worried about grades, ask yourself these questions：
*Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?
*How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isn’t a test?
*Do I have a good place to do my homework?
*Have I tried different ways of studying?
If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do: write a note to him or her, invite him or her to a basketball game, say sorry to him or her, etc. Once you have a list of these things and choose one of them, you can get your friend back.
Ask for help
When you’re worried, it can help to find someone to talk to. You can ask your parents, friends, or teachers for help.
1. How many steps of dealing with your worries are mentioned in the passage?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. |
| A．sitting without doing anything |
| B．do something good |
| C．help you feel less worried |
| A．Why are grades important? |
| B．Have I experienced different studying ways? |
| C．Do I often do my homework on time? |
| A．What kind of worries do people have? |
| B．What to do with our worries? |
| C．Who is often worried? |
| A. English Magic. English grammar is just like magic. It is different from mother language. English Magic helps you learn grammar like games of magic. English Magic has magical ways that words can be put together in order to make good sentences. B. Reading Skills. Professor Smith has taught reading classes for more than 10 years. Reading Skills by Smith tells you how to use 3 ways to read well. You get reading, and you get the world. C. Magical Pen. Use a magical pen while you are reading. It tells you the meaning of the unknown word and shows sentence examples. A magical pen in your hand, you won’t have any difficulty going around the world. D. 100 Writings. Write as the 100 compositions and then you are certain to write well. They are good examples. If you follow these good examples, you can write compositions fast and well. E. Cry Aloud. Do you want to speak English well. The book tells you to read English aloud. Practice reading aloud and your spoken English is sure to be good. Cry aloud and cry out good English. F. Handwriting Master. Writing 26 English letters beautifully shows your basic ability of learning English. Handwriting is just like the faces of a person. Write after the 26 letter models, you’ll find your handwriting more beautiful. G. Good Memory. To remember a word letter by letter or to remember the words word by word. Good Memory teaches you to use natural spelling methods. In this way, you cannot only remember words well but also spell them well. |
 | The Chronicles of Narnia C. S. Lewis, UK It’s a series of seven books. The stories are about Narnia, a mysterious (神秘的) land where animals walk and trees can talk. Humans sometimes enter this world by chance. Kids who go to Narnia in the adventure stories meet all kinds of magical creatures (生物), including witches (女巫) and giants. In each book there is a battle (战争) between two sides, one bad that wants to turn Narnia into a hell; the other good, which wants the land to stay the way it is. The kid heroes join the battle. They help the ruler of Narnia, the lion Aslan, defend the country. |
 | The Dangerous Book for Boys Conn Iggulden & Hal Iggulden, UK It tells the story of a middle-class family. The father Patrick was an inventor. After his death, Patrick’s family found hope in a book he wrote for their children. It was a childhood guide. This book tells you how clouds form, how to make a battery, and how to build the greatest paper airplane in the world. Read about how to put together the “tool box”. Learn about the world’s greatest battles and the history of weapons (武器). It is one of the bestselling books for every boy from eight to eighty. |
 | The Daring Book for Girls Andrea J. Buchanan & Miriam Peskowitz, US For every girl with an independent spirit, here is the guide to everything from schoolyard games to great women in history! The book gives you ideas for an exciting, fun girlhood. Every girl can take part! What does the book contain? Twenty books every girl should read, cool tricks with a basketball, building a campfire, queens of the ancient world, science projects, friendship bracelets (手镯) and the secrets of what boys are thinking! |
| A．A witch. | B．A giant. | C．A kid hero. | D．The lion Aslan. |
| A．How clouds form. | B．How to make weapons. |
| C．How to build a paper plane. | D．How to make a battery. |
| A．Andrea J. Buchanan. | B．C.S. Lewis. | C．Conn Iggulden. | D．Hal Iggulden. |
| A．The Daring Book for Girls | B．The Dangerous Book for Boys |
| C．The Chronicles of Narnia | D．All three books |
It is natural for you to feel sleepy when you’re sitting still and reading.
Time is right. If you’re already sleepy, staying awake to read is more of a challenge than normal. Our natural patterns of sleepiness and alertness, known as circadian rhythms (昼夜定律), play a role in timing your reading assignments.
Control the environment. The environment helps you decide how alert you stay when you read. If you read a book lying on your bed, you’re more likely to fall asleep. A quiet spot outdoors gives you fresh air to keep you awake.
Go beyond reading. Getting actively involved in (参与) the reading can help you stay awake. Instead of just reading the material, take notes as you go.
| A．Read with a partner. |
| B．Break it up. |
| C．Deep breaths can also increase your energy. |
| D．Your body naturally gets sleepy between mid-night and 7:00 a.m. |
| E．Others might find outdoors too noisy. |
| F．If the materials you’re reading is boring, the feeling will be stronger. |
| G．The physical action of writing the notes can help you stay awake. |
【推荐1】English is one of the most important subjects in middle school and it is one of the most important languages in the world. Almost everyone knows that we should learn English well. There are some suggestions for you:
Read Before Writing
When you start learning a language, read as much as you can. Try children’s stories first, then move on to newspapers and magazines. Reading will surprisingly improve your vocabulary, spelling and grammar.
Read Simple Stories First
The book The Little Prince is very good for new language learners. It was written in French but was translated into many kinds of languages.
Read Carefully Before Reading Quickly
Reading quickly doesn’t help when you start learning a language. Pronunciation is important for new learners.
Try to Start Writing
Once you’ve mastered grammar and have had a large vocabulary, you can start learning how to write.
| A．You can even find it online, and read it for free. |
| B．It also leads to good writing. |
| C．When you do so, start with simple topics such as the weather or food. |
| D．Read aloud so that you can hear yourself clearly. |
Everyone has failed in something, whether it is a failure relationship, fitness goal, or examination.
Accept your failure
Things may not always happen as you expected. Even if you work especially hard on something. it's important to accept that it doesn’t work.
Take a rest
If you are tired or need some time to clear your head, take some time off. For some people, this may mean closing a project for some time.
Find out what went wrong
You might feel painful at first, but spend some time thinking why you failed. For example, if you failed a test, think about how you studied for it. When did you start studying and how long did you study? Did you truly learn and memorize the information?
Let it go
Don’t analyze（分析）every little problem that went wrong in the past.
| A．Do you need to study or learn in a different way? |
| B．Instead, pay attention to what you’ve learned from these mistakes. |
| C．Face the failure and determine to improve next time. |
| D．Most adults are much braver when they face failures because of different life experiences. |
| E．Here are some tips to help you deal with failures in your life. |
| F．For others, it may mean taking a vacation or a road trip. |
【推荐3】As we all know, English is an important subject in middle school. Everyone knows that they must learn English well, but some people don’t know how to learn it well. Here are some suggestions which may help you with your English.
The biggest problem is people’s own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look foolish so that they don’t speak English at all. Don’t be afraid of being laughed at. Only if we aren’t afraid of making mistakes, can we learn English well.
The fastest way to learn something is to do it again and again until you get it right. Learning English needs practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
The best way to learn English is to have a good environment. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English radio, and watch English news, movies and TV programs. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. You will find that you learn English faster, if you have more English materials (素材).
Many people think that exercises and tests aren’t much fun. However, by doing exercises and taking tests, you can really improve your English. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are making progress.
1. The fastest way to learn English well is ________.| A．practicing over and over again | B．listening to it every day |
| C．going over the fear | D．going to a foreign country |
| A．putting English books around your room | B．listening to English radios |
| C．watching English news and movies | D．speaking English only in class |
| A．boring | B．not helpful | C．interesting | D．important |
| A．The importance of learning English | B．Fight against your own fear |
| C．How to learn English well | D．The problems in learning English |
【推荐1】Imagine your home is in the center of a big circle. Everything you need is a 10-minute walk away. How convenient!
Recently, a group of architects (建筑师) decided to make this a reality. They are planning a city with everything people need—including living areas, study rooms, offices and entertainment areas—within a 10-minute walk from home.
When explaining the aim of the city, Ben van Berkel, co-founder of design company UN Studio, said people’s daily life experience is the most important. The “10-minute city”can save time we usually use to travel elsewhere. “With time that is saved, more time is created,” he said.
The idea of such a city is not new. In 2016, a French-Colombian researcher Carlos put forward the “15-minute city” idea. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more popular. During the pandemic, many people have been forced to spend most of their time at home, with less chance to go out of their communities.
Paloma Ezzet, 16, is an example. She said that before the pandemic, she liked to play soccer or go dancing. But during the pandemic, she had to give them up as no such entertainment areas or facilities were in her community. “It is so boring, lonely and frustrating,” Ezzet recalled.
French professor Roxana agrees that the pandemic has broken our routine, making us rethink our lives and what our cities can look like.Ten-minute cities may be a good choice.
But not everyone likes the idea. Some people say it would further concentrate wealth in the most convenient areas, resulting in high house prices. So with such risk, should people stop considering this idea?
Maybe not.As Roxana said, “The seeds are there, and they’ll grow little by little.”
1. What do the architects plan to make?| A．A home with study rooms. |
| B．A big circle with a center. |
| C．A city with everything nearby. |
| A．To save people’s time. |
| B．To make peopl’e live safely. |
| C．To make people more experienced. |
| A．Roxana agree with the idea of ten-minute city. |
| B．Ezzet couldn’t go out and have fun during the pandemic. |
| C．The idea of ten-minute city can make people homeless. |
| A．消失 | B．集中 | C．思考 |
| A．A science book. | B．A travel website. | C．A life magazine. |
【推荐2】March 2nd is Old Stuff Day (旧物日). It is all about old stuff. Things that you used have been forgotten for ages in your home. You must have some old stuff around. And today is all about enjoying it and reusing (重新使用) it.
It’s so easy to forget things you have. If we don’t use them every day, some things can be put away and stay there. Technology grows so quickly, and new things keep coming out. In the age of new information, we can have so many things easily. Today is all about remembering the things we sometimes leave behind.
We’ve learned to value what age can bring to things. It’s certain that old things still have their uses, value or charm. People today will pay a pretty penny for stamps, toys, video games, board games, books, coins and clothes of yesterday.
You can really get into the charm of old things by visiting a junk shop. Another person’s old stuff could be your new stuff! Old stuff could become a great gift for someone else, or you could become a great gift for someone else, or you could become a great gift for someone else, or you could always send you old things to a charity (慈善机构) shop. If you’re free, you could turn your old clothes into new ones with just a little change.
Today could be a good day to visit your older families. You could ask your grandparents to tell you stories about family history, their childhood and their youth. Learn about what was going on in the world when they were growing up. Most of all, remember that today’s new stuff will one day be old stuff.
1. What is Old Stuff Day?| A．A day to throw away old things. | B．A day to follow new technology. |
| C．A day to get together with families. | D．A day to enjoy and reuse old things. |
| A．age brings people new things | B．people love buying new things |
| C．people always clean up old stuff | D．old stuff is still valuable and useful |
| A．Breaking them into pieces. | B．Sending them to charity shops. |
| C．Forgetting them in some places. | D．Turning them into waste things. |
① Visit your older families.
② Remember the things we leave behind.
③ Forget the old stuff and get some new ones.
④ Clean up your old stuff and send it to others.
| A．①②③ | B．①③④ | C．①②④ | D．②③④ |
| A．realize the value of old stuff | B．introduce new technology |
| C．produce more old things | D．remember family history |
At the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, inside a metal drawer are fossils that are nearly 100 million years old. Inside a rock is an ancient leaf. It’s easy to recognize it is ginkgo which hasn’t changed much in many millions of years.
Ginkgo leaves are special for another reason. Their fossils often contain actual plant material and not just a leaf’s shape. So they may help scientists understand ancient climate systems and as a result the possible future of our warming planet.
Of special interest to scientists are something called “hothouse” periods when carbon levels and temperatures were much higher than they are today. One such hothouse time took place about 100 million years ago. Learning more about ancient hothouse climates can give scientists valuable information to test models that predict future climates. It’s a pity that there is little climate information about the distant past at present.
The AP explains that on a leaf’s underside are very small holes. They are designed to take in carbon dioxide and respire water. This lets the plant turn sunlight into energy. When there is a lot of carbon in the air, the plant needs fewer holes to take in the carbon it needs. When carbon levels drop, the leaf produces more holes.
Now scientists want to know what pores in the fossilized ginkgo leaves can tell them about the atmosphere 100 million years ago. So they are running an experiment in a forest in the state of Maryland, near Washington, D.C. They are growing ginkgo trees in a way that lets them experience natural weather—rain, sunlight, and the changing of seasons. But the team has the ability to change levels of carbon dioxide in the air. Some trees are growing at current carbon dioxide levels. Others are growing at much higher levels—about the same as levels in the distant past, and maybe similar to levels that will be seen in the future.If there are similarities between leaves in the experimental forest and the fossil leaves, the researchers will have a general guide to the ancient atmosphere.
1. Scientists show great interest in Hothouse periods because_______.| A．the first ginkgoes live in hothouse periods |
| B．the climate was much hotter than it is today |
| C．they can help scientists predict future climates |
| D．they want to study further about the climate now |
| A．bigger | B．fewer | C．more | D．smaller |
| A．By leaving them live in hotter natural weather. |
| B．By lowering levels of carbon dioxide in the air. |
| C．By increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the air. |
| D．By getting their leaves look like the fossil leaves. |
| A．Ginkgo Leaves Tell the Ancient Climates |
| B．Scientists Manage to Predict Future Climates |
| C．Scientists Grow Ginkgo Trees in a New Way |
| D．Ginkgo Trees Help Improve the Environment |
