【推荐1】In English, feeling "blue" means feeling sad. But in 2020, the word "blue" could mean something more positive (积极的) .

The Pantone Color Institute in the US forecasts (预测) color trends (趋势) every year. For 2020, it has chosen "classic blue", a color that reminds people of the sky before dark. The reason is that it brings "calm, confidence and connection," according to Pantone.

In 2020, people all over the world faced big challenges. Climate change, disease, homeless-ness... all of these problems made us feel nervous and uneasy. But as Pantone Vice(副) President Laurie Pressman said, "The color of classic blue has a comforting power."

Imagine that you are lying down on the ground and looking at the evening sky. Looking at the blue sky will make you feel calm and relaxed, as well as make you think on a deeper level.

Pantone said that classic blue connects people everywhere as we all look up at our shared sky. "This is a color we can relate to (引起共鸣) around the world, no matter where we live. We look outside the door and we see this color," Pressman said.

"Like blue jeans, it's always there and you're comfortable with it," said Pressman, who considered classic blue as a " timeless shade". If the color is never out of style, people won't throw "classic blue" things away. We can buy less and save resources.

So if you want to add some new things to your home, choose something blue to keep up with the latest trend.

1. According to the passage, which of the following can best describe the colour blue?

A．Old-fashioned.

B．Powerful.

C．Nervous.

D．Uncomfortable.

2. What does the underlined phrase "timeless shade" mean?

A．失去时间的痕迹

B．没有时间的阴影部分

C．永不过时的颜色

D．不受时间影响的树荫

3. What is the best title for this article?

A．Try feeling "blue"

B．Buy something blue

C．Keep up with the trend

D．Connect all the people

【推荐2】Colors are useful at school. In the classroom, colorful(彩色的) desks and chairs are good for students to study(学习).

Warm(温暖的) colors can help students study well. Red, orange and yellow are warm colors. They make(使) students happy. Yellow is good for science classes. Red is good for P.E. classes. These colors are good for students to study.

But when a teacher wants the students to think about a thing, a room with cool colors is good. Blue, purple and green are cool colors. They can make students quiet and calm(安静平和). Blue is great for bookcases, desks and chairs of a library. Green is good for the art rooms.

1. What colors are warm colors?

A．Blue and green.

B．Red and orange.

C．Purple and yellow.

2. A room in yellow is good for students to ________.

A．have science classes

B．think about things

C．play sports

3. What does the underlined word “cool” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese?

A．寒冷的

B．干燥的

C．冷色的

4. What’s the main idea(主旨大意) of this passage?

A．Colors are useful for teachers.

B．Colors are good for students to study.

C．Cool colors help students think.

【推荐3】请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的选项，选项中有一项是多余的。

Jane takes some photos, and she is introducing（介绍）them to us.

    1    The boy in the photo is Eric Miller. He is in England. His e-mail is ericmiller@hotmail.com. He writes an e-mail to me every week.

    2    Look! His grandparents are in the photo. His parents are in it. My friend is in it. Their dog Max is in it, too.

    3    This is a photo of his room. Look! His schoolbag is under the bed. His jackets are on the desk. His books are everywhere-on his sofa, under the chair and on the floor（地板）.

    4    You can know it from his photo. Look, his room is blue. His schoolbag is blue. His watch is blue. His cap is blue, too.

    5    He likes his watch very much, but he lost it yesterday. He must find it. That is a photo of the watch. It's blue and black. He asks me to help him find it.

A．My friend Bob's room isn't tidy.

B．Let's know one of my e-friends.

C．Where is my friend David's watch?

D．Here is a photo Bill's classroom.

E．What's my friend Jack's favorite color?

F．Here is a photo of my friend Tom's family.

【推荐1】       In Germany there are different kinds of high schools. Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.
Short days
       Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a. m. and end at about 3:30 P. m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private(私人的) clubs after school.
Formal setting
       In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie(德语，您)” when talking to teachers.
Getting to school
       Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some areas have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.
Private clubs
       In many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, choir(合唱队), theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.
Different states, different schools
       Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the System in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.
1. For high school students in Germany, which is NOT the common transport to school?

A．School buses.	B．Parents’ cars.
C．Public transport.	D．Students’ bicycles.

2. In Paragraph 3, the underlined word “respected” can be best translated into __________.

A．受人尊敬的	B．令人害怕的
C．高收入的	D．有权势的

3. From the passage, we can learn that in Germany, ___________.

A．all kinds of high schools are for college

B．age is not important for attending schools

C．students can take part in after-school activities from 8:00 a. m to 3:30 p.m

D．students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves

4. What can be the best title for the article?

A．German Private Clubs

B．German Public Transport

C．German High School

D．German College System

【推荐2】In the minds of the Chinese, the moon is connected with gentleness and brightness, expressing their best wishes. On August 15 of the lunar calendar (阴历) each year, the moon is full and it’s time to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

In traditional Chinese culture, the moon is a carrier of human emotions (情感). In ancient times, from royalty to the ordinary family, it was an important custom to appreciate the full moon during the festival. Adults usually enjoyed delicious mooncakes with a cup of hot tea, while children ran around with bright lanterns. After nightfall, whole families went out for a walk under the stars, looking up at the full moon and thinking of their relatives or friends, as well as those who were far from home. A line from a poem “The moon viewed at home is brighter” expresses those feelings.

Besides, with respect to the history of Chinese civilization (文明) , China is the first nation to have the dream of flying to the sky. From the story of Chang’e to Dunhuang flying apsaras (飞天), all express Chinese ancestors’ desire to explore outer space. Many ancient Chinese poets also showed their preference for the moon through wonderful words. For example, the poet Li Bai wrote hundreds of poems about the moon during his lifetime.

The Chinese exploring moon project (探月工程), named after Chang’e, fully expresses this pursuit (追求) of the Chinese. The successful launch (发射) of Chang’e 1 not only laid the ground work for future exploration of the moon, but also made a long-held dream of the Chinese people come true.

1. What do Chinese people think of the moon?

A．The moon is a symbol of health and wealth.	B．The moon is not as bright as the sun.
C．The moon carries human emotions.	D．The moon viewed at home is brighter.

2. Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ________.

A．how ancient Chinese people celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival

B．when Chinese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival

C．what poems Chinese people wrote about the moon

D．why Chinese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival

3. What does the underlined word “desire” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．观点

B．渴望

C．遗憾

D．惭愧

4. The passage is probably taken from ________.

A．a travel guide

B．a health magazine

C．a newspaper

D．a history textbook

5. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The moon carries Chinese people’s best wishes and dreams.

B．China is the first nation to dream of exploring outer space.

C．Ancient Chinese poets wrote hundreds of poems about the moon.

D．The Chinese exploring moon project shows the love for the moon.

【推荐3】

How much sleep do we need? We are all different. Some people need only three hours of sleep a night. Others need ten hours of sleep a night. Most Americans sleep an average (平均) of seven to eight hours a night. After the age of fifty, the average sleeping time goes down to 6.5 hours a night.

Most people have a bad night when they cannot fall asleep(睡着).The name of this problem is called insomnia.

This isn’t a new problem. Many famous people in history had insomnia. Some of these people had special ideas to make them sleep.

Benjamin Franklin, the famous inventor has four beds. He moves from one to another to fall asleep. King Louis ⅩⅣ(国王路易十四) of France has four hundred and thirteen beds and hopes to fall asleep in one of them. Mark Twain, the famous American writer, had a different way. He lays on his side across the end of his bed.

1. What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph Two?

A．抑郁症

B．失眠症

C．焦虑症

D．脑瘫症

2. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．King Louis ⅩⅣ was an American

B．Most young Americans sleep for an average of 6.5 hours a night.

C．Benjamin Franklin was a famous writer.

D．Many famous people in history had a bad night when they couldn’t fall asleep.

3. Why did Benjamin Franklin have four beds?

A．Because he hoped to fall asleep.

B．Because he was a famous inventor.

C．Because he had a lot of money.

D．Because he liked to lie on his side across the end of his bed.

4. What can we get from the passage?

A．Insomnia is a new problem in our society(社会).

B．Only famous people often have sleep problems.

C．Young people need more sleep than older(年长的)people.

D．All the people in the world need the same time to sleep.