【推荐1】

Our parents are important people in our life. They are our first teachers in our life. They love us and help us all the time. But do you want to get on well with them? Here are some ways to help you to be happy with your parents.

Have fun together

How much time do you spend just enjoying being with each other? Ask your parents to play with you. Go outside together, try some sports, or go to the movies.

Be Kind

Little things may bring a lot to your parents. Make a meal for them by yourself and that can make your parents happy.

Ask for help

When you are in trouble or meet some sad things, you can ask your parents for help and advice. They will be happy to listen to you and help you.

Have a try

You don’t have to be the best but you need to have a try. They will be happy to see you have the courage to achieve your dream. It lets them know they’re doing a good job in helping you grow up.

1. Why are our parents important persons for us?

A．They teach us first in class.	B．They love us sometimes.
C．They always give us a hand.	D．They are happy all the time.

2. How many suggestions does the writer give us in the text?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

3. How do you have fun with your parents?

A．Read a book together.	B．Help with housework.
C．Tell them funny things.	D．Go outside together.

4. What should you do if you have a problem?

A．Listen to your teachers.	B．Ask your parents for help.
C．Turn to your friends around.	D．Try to be the best of yourself.

5. The best title for this ad is __________.

A．How to Love and Teach Kids	B．How to Talk with Your Parents
C．How to Keep Happy with Your Parents	D．How to Try to Be the Best of Yourself

【推荐2】Hi! We are Lucy and Lily. We are sisters. We are studying in a high school. We are always wanting the weekends to come. Because on weekends there are different kinds of outdoor activities, such as going to the park, going shopping, playing ball games and so on.
We usually go to the park on Saturdays. We often take some bread, meat, water and milk with us. It’s Saturday today. We are in the park again. Father is fishing in a boat on the lake(湖). Mother is sitting and reading under the tree. Now we are drinking some water. Do you think we are happy?
1. Lucy and Lily are ________.

A．students

B．teachers

C．nurses

D．cousins

2. What do Lucy and Lily usually do on Saturdays?

A．Play ball games.	B．Go to the park.
C．Go for a picnic.	D．Go shopping.

3. What are Lucy and Lily doing now?

A．They are fishing.	B．They are reading.
C．They are flying a kite.	D．They are drinking some water.

【推荐3】Dear Malia and Sasha,

I know that you’ve both had much fun these years. But now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.

When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me — about how I’d make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world and suddenly, all my big plans didn’t seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was finding that feeling in you two. And I realized that my own life wouldn’t mean much if I couldn’t make you two happy. In the end, girls, I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in the US.

I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance to go to college — even though their parents don’t have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.

I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth cleaner and safer. And I want us to see no difference of different colors and areas because we are all equal.

I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you’ve had. You know, this country has given our family so much, so you have to, and really should, give something back. When you are doing something larger than yourself, you will realize how helpful you are.

These are the things I want for you — to grow up in a world where you can make your dreams come true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls have.

That’s why I’ve taken our family on this great adventure.

Love,

Dad

1. Who is probably the writer of this letter?

A．A single father.

B．An active speaker.

C．A great educator.

D．An American president.

2. According to Paragraph 2, what brings the writer the greatest fun?

A．His own success.

B．His big plans.

C．His kids’ happiness.

D．His girls’ birth.

3. What does the underlined word “colors” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Persons.

B．Places.

C．Inventions.

D．Lifestyles.

4. Which of the following can be the best title of this text?

A．How to Help Poor Girls	B．What I Want for You
C．Where to Find Happiness	D．How Dad Loves You

【推荐1】It was about 10 years ago, on a cold, gray winter day. The rain soaked (浸湿) my clothes and chilled my bones. I was walking to visit my dad. I knocked on his door and stepped into his house. Warm steam (蒸汽) came from the kitchen. It touched my nose and suddenly I felt like I was 8 years old again. Dad was making Grandma’s special sauce.

Growing up, Grandma would make us an Italian meal every Sunday after church. She would slowly cook her spaghetti sauce (酱汁) for hours, throwing in olive oil, salt, sugar, pepper, bay leaves (香叶), and garlic. Then she would drop in potatoes, chicken, meatballs and sometimes even steak. When it was ready, we would mix it in the spaghetti, serve it on plates, and added cheese on top. It always left our stomachs full, our hearts happy and our house smelling yummy.

I sat down when Dad made me a plate. I felt like a boy again. We talked about those old times and laughed over the memories, both good and bad. And I noticed something too. I didn’t feel cold anymore. My heart was warm, and my spirit was light.

Dad and Grandma have been gone for years now. I still miss them both every single day. Although my daughter and I both know how to make Grandma’s special sauce, we don’t cook it as often as we should. No matter how hard I try, I can never get it quite right. Maybe I am missing an ingredient. Or maybe, it was just the love with which they cooked it that made it so delicious. Either way, this winter, I am going to make it again. I need its warmth. I need its goodness.

1. What brought the author back to his childhood?

A．A cold, gray winter day.	B．His wet clothes and chilled bones.
C．The familiar smell of the spaghetti sauce.	D．A heart-to-heart talk with his dad.

2. Which information is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A．Why the author liked going to church.	B．What Grandma used to make the sauce.
C．How the author ate the sauce.	D．How the author felt after eating the meal.

3. How did the author feel after having his dad’s meal?

A．Fun and moved.	B．Happy and surprised.
C．Sad and disappointed.	D．Warm and relaxed.

4. According to the author, what made the sauce taste better?

A．The ingredients.	B．The person he cooked it with.
C．The care and love put into it.	D．The time of year.

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

A．How to make spaghetti sauce	B．Cooking with love
C．My Grandma	D．A visit after church

【推荐2】I was being interviewed by a senior manager for a major insurance(保险业)company. I told him honestly why I wanted the job —I needed to keep my family in Boston. My wife recently died of a heart attack. A job in Boston would help me reduce some of the extreme trauma(精神创伤) and pain of the loss for my 16-year-old daughter. It was important for me to keep her in her present high school. I could still hardly talk about the loss of my wife. Bruce, the interviewer, was politely empathetic, but he didn’t probe(彻底调查) any further. He admitted (接受)my loss and, with great respect, moved on to another subject. After the next round of the interview, Bruce took me to lunch with another manager. Then he asked me to take a walk with him. He told me that he, too, had lost his wife. And, like me, he had also been married 20 years and had three children. In his sharing, I realized that he had experienced the same pain as I had —a pain that was almost impossible to explain to someone who had not lost a beloved one. He offered his business card and home phone number and suggested that, if I need help or just want someone to talk to, I should feel free to give him a call. Whether I got the job or not, he wanted me to know that he was there if I ever needed help. When he had no idea if we would ever see each other again, he helped our family deal with one of the greatest losses. He turned the normally cold business interview into a caring support for another person in need.
1. The author took part in the interview because _______.

A．he had lost his job and wanted to find a new one

B．he had to support his family in Boston

C．his wife had recently died of a heart attack

D．his daughter needed money for schooling

2. The underlined word "empathetic “in the second paragraph means _____.

A．kind

B．easy-going

C．smart

D．understanding

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

A．Bruce invited the author to lunch later.

B．Bruce shared his life experience with the author.

C．Bruce was willing to help the author.

D．Bruce finally gave the job to the author.

4. We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.

A．Bruce and the author saw each other often

B．the author got little help from Bruce

C．the author learned much from the job interview

D．the author had a better life afterwards

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．An act of kindness

B．A pleasant interview

C．The same experience

D．An important lesson

【推荐3】The way a person feels inside is important.     1     If you keep these feelings in your heart and don’t talk about them with others, you may even fall ill at last.

If you talk with someone who cares a lot about you, like your dad or mom, you may feel better.     2     But if you don’t want to talk with your dad or mom, what should you do? It’s better to find another trusty adult (可信的成年人), like a teacher at school.     3       

Once (一旦) you know who you can talk to, you should choose when and where to talk. If you think it’s difficult for you to say what you think.     4     If the person can’t understand what you mean right away. Try to say it in a different way or give an example.

You may feel shy about sharing your feelings.     5     It is amazing how much better you will feel after talking about your problems. It also helps you to get closer to people who care about you.

A．Write it down on a piece of paper.

B．How to talk about your feelings?

C．It may be really hard to tell others that you are feeling sad, worried, angry or nervous.

D．Maybe this person can help you talk with your dad or mom about your problems.

E．But it is important to share feelings when you need help.

F．You will know that you are not alone with your problems or worries.

【推荐1】I took my 9-year-old daughter, and 5-year-old son, Robbie to the shopping center. As we got to the “Petting Zoo” in the shopping center, the kids jumped up and asked, “Daddy, can we go?

Both my wife and I were out of work However, I said, “Sure”, giving them 5 yuan each. They went away, leaving only 10 yuan in my pocket (口袋).

In the Petting Zoo, kids can pay and play with a hundred of little animals while their parents shop.   

A few minutes later, saw Susan walking along behind me. I was surprised and asked why she didn’t go to play with the little animals.   

She said sadly, “Well, Daddy, a ticket for Petting Zoo costs 10 yuan. So gave Robbie my 5 yuan. “Then she said the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. She told me the family motto(座右铭): Love is SACRIFICIAL(牺牲的) Action.

I knew Susan loves animals very much…

I was moved(感动的) We went back to the Petting Zoo. While Susan stood there and watched Robbie playing with the animals happily, I put my hand into my pocket and took out the money. Sure, I must do that!

1. From the passage we can learn that ________.

A．the family lived a hard life	B．Susan didn’t like playing with pets
C．the author was strict with the children	D．Robbie didn’t want to play with Susan

2. The underlined part “the most beautiful thing” in Paragraph 5 refers to ________.

A．their lifestyle

B．the family motto

C．the Petting Zoo

D．the ticket for Petting Zoo

3. Which of the following best describes Susan?

A．Kind.

B．Lovely.

C．Smart.

D．Popular.

4. What might happen next according to the story?

A．The father would get angry with Robbie.	B．Susan would get some candies.
C．The father would play together with Susan.	D．Susan would play happily with the little animals.

5. What is the best title for this passage?

A．A Petting Zoo.	B．Love Is Sacrificial Action!
C．Try Your Best to Help Others.	D．An Beautiful Shopping Centre.

【推荐2】In the USA, men always shake hands when they meet, but they don’t usually kiss when they greet (问候) each other. A handshake, a smile and a “hello” will do just fine.

The British often just say “hello” when they meet friends. They usually shake hands only when they meet for the first time. Kissing, often just a peck (轻吻) on the cheek (脸颊), is common (常见的) between men and women and also between women who know each other very well.

In Japan, the common greeting for both men and women is to bow when they greet someone, not giving a handshake or a hug.

Hungarians (匈牙利人) like to greet in a friendly way—kiss each other on both cheeks. The most common way is to kiss from your right to your left. When men meet for the first time, a handshake is the norm. So they shake hands when they meet for the first time.

In Albania (阿尔•巴尼亚), men shake hands when greeting one another. A kiss on the cheek may be also common if they know each other very well. Women may shake hands or kiss each other on both cheeks.

In Armenia (亚美尼亚), by tradition, a woman needs to wait for a man to give his hand for a handshake. Between good friends and family members (成员) , a kiss on the cheek and a hug are also common.

根据语篇内容, 选择最佳选项。
1. What do people usually do when they meet for the first time in Britain?

A．They say “hello”.

B．They kiss on the cheek.

C．They shake hands.

2. What does the underlined word “norm” mean in Chinese?

A．规范

B．意图

C．象征

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．In Japan, hugging is as common as bowing.

B．In Albania, men kiss each other when they meet if they are friends.

C．In Armenia, a kiss on the cheek is not common for family members.

4. How many countries are mentioned (被提及) in the passage?

A．Four.

B．Five.

C．Six.

5. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Ways of kissing.

B．Ways of greetings .

C．Ways of saying goodbye.

【推荐1】One January morning. Thomas Smith is walking his dog, Jack, in the park. Mr. Smith is sitting under a tree and Jack is running on the ice (冰), the dog falls into (掉进) the water and can’t get out.

“I must save my dog.” says Mr. Smith. He doesn’t think much, and jumps into the cold water. It’s difficult for him to swim in the cold water, but he is just thinking about saving Jack.

Luckily, he helps Jack out of the water. And they are safe now. “When we get out of the water, every body asks how Jack is, and nobody is worried about me!” Mr. Smith says with a smile. Julie Brown sees this thing, too. “The dog gets onto the ice lake,” she says. “Suddenly, it starts to go under. Many people see it and they are shouting for help. But only Mr. Smith jumps into the cold water to save it.”

People think Mr. Smith is a hero (英雄). “In fact, many people in the world are doing the same as me,” Mr. Smith says. “But from now on, I must let Jack be away from the ice lake.”

Animals are our great friends. Can you do the same for them like Mr. Smith?

1. What’s Mr. Smith doing while the dog is running on the ice lake?

A．He is taking a walk in the park.	B．He is sitting under a tree.
C．He is talking with someone.	D．He is playing with another dog.

2. Why does only Mr. Smith jump into the cold water to save Jack?

A．Because he is good at swimming.	B．Because he loves his dog very much.
C．Because other people don’t like the dog.	D．Because no one sees the dog fall into the lake.

3. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Mr. Smith feels angry because no one is worried about him.

B．Mr. Smith lets Jack get onto the ice and it falls into the water.

C．Mr. Smith won’t let Jack play on the ice lake next time.

D．Julie Brown doesn’t think it’s necessary (必要的) for Mr. Smith to do so.

4. What does the writer mainly want to tell us?

A．To be good with animals.	B．To help people in danger.
C．To stay away from the ice lake.	D．To learn to swim in the lake.

【推荐2】It was the first time for Sidebottom from New York to visit Paris (巴黎). He was staying at a hotel. He went down to have breakfast on the first day, and sat with a Frenchman. The Frenchman smiled and said friendly, “Bon appetite.” “That is his name.” thought Sidebottom. He smiled back and said his own name. “Sidebottom.” The next morning, Sidebottom came down for breakfast and saw the Frenchman again. “Bon appetite!” the Frenchman said again. Sidebottom was a bit surprised to hear his name again. But he answered in the same way. “Sidebottom.” This happened every morning for about a week. At the end of the week, a friend of Sidebottom’s from Canada arrived in the evening. “I am having a very good time.” he said. “meet a very nice Frenchman. His name is Bon Appetite.”

“That isn’t his name.” said the friend. “The French (法国人) often say it before they eat something. It means enjoy your meal.”

The next morning, the American and the Frenchman sat at the same table. “Bon appetite!” Sidebottom shouted.

The Frenchman looked at him and smiled, “Sidebottom.” he answered.

1. From the passage we know Sidebottom came from________.

A．England

B．Canada

C．France(法国)

D．America

2. They said “Bon appetite” and “Sidebottom” to each other________.

A．for four days

B．for a week

C．for one evening

D．for one morning

3. Sidebottom told his friend that he was       when he was staying in the hotel.

A．happy

B．surprised

C．friendly

D．lucky

4. The Frenchman thought “Sidebottom” in English meant (意思是) ________.

A．the American’s name	B．having a good time
C．“Bon appetite” in French	D．“nice to meet you”

【推荐3】阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思完整、连贯。（每个选项限用一次）

A great experience to be a volunteer docent (讲解员)

I learned a lot from being a volunteer docent. This is a special experience for me.     1     And I overcame difficulties and did my job well.

To work as a guide, you need to be able to explain the artworks clearly in order to help your visitors better understand and enjoy the beauty of art.

Among all of the tours I gave to the museum’s visitors, the most unforgettable one for me was the tour I gave to a Japanese family.     2     I hesitated (犹豫) at first because it was a big challenge for me. Finally, I decided to have a try.

During the tour, I found it difficult to fully tell the meaning of the artworks in English because my vocabulary was limited (有限的).     3     And the smile on their face showed that the family enjoyed my guidance so much. They even praised (称赞) me for my English. It made me feel very happy.

    4     It made me realize how perseverance (坚持不懈) could really pay off in the end. By working as a volunteer docent, I improved my communication skills. I even found a new way of studying and thinking.

A．But instead of running away from it, I tried my best.

B．In a word, I was lucky to have had such a great experience.

C．They came to me and asked for an English tour.

D．It made me realize the importance of being fully prepared for a situation.