【推荐1】If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak. When you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way. When someone says that he has a good memory. he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by using it. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough chance to become strong. If a friend says that his arms and legs are weak, we know that it is his own fault (过错). But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, many of us think that his parents are to blame (受责备), and few of us know that it is just his own fault. Have you ever found that some people can’t read or write but usually they have better memories? This is because they cannot read or write and they have to remember things. They cannot write down in a little notebook. They have to remember days, names, songs and stories, so their memories are the whole time being exercised. So if you want to have a good memory, learn from the people: practise remembering.

1. The main reason why one has a poor memory is that ________.

A．his father or mother may have a poor memory

B．he does not use his arms or legs for some time

C．his memory is not often used

D．he can’t read or write

2. If you do not use your arms or legs for some time, ________.

A．you can’t use them any more

B．they will become stronger

C．they will become weak and won’t become strong until you use them again

D．they will become neither stronger nor weaker

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Your memory works in the same way as your arms or legs.

B．Your memory, like your arms or legs, becomes weak if you don’t give it enough chance for practice.

C．Don’t learn how to read and write if you want to have a better memory.

D．A good memory comes from more practice.

4. Some people can’t read or write, but they usually have better memories because ________.

A．they have saved much trouble

B．they have saved much time to remember things

C．they have to use their memories all the time

D．they can’t write everything in a little notebook

5. Which is the best title for this passage?

A．Don’t stop using your arms or legs

B．How to have a good memory

C．Strong arms and good memories

D．Learn from the people

【推荐2】When you are learning English, reading is very helpful. When you read, you can not only learn some new words, but also learn how to use them. When you read, it gives you a good example for writing. Here are some good reading tips.

Firstly,     1     Read something that you can understand. If it is too hard for you, it is not interesting.

Secondly,     2     If there are four or five new words on a page, don’t use a dictionary. Instead, try to guess their meanings as you read, mark them with a pencil, then look them up in a dictionary when you finish reading, and write them down in your notebook, try to remember them.

Thirdly,     3     Fifteen minutes or half an hour every day is better than two hours every Sunday. For example, you can read before you go to bed or after you get up or at lunchtime.

Lastly,     4     You can choose a book or a magazine that you like. You can also read newspapers,     5     It’s easy for you to understand.

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。

A．read what interests you.

B．try to understand the new words.

C．try to read at the right level (水平).

D．there are many English newspapers in China.

E．try to read for a short time once a day.

【推荐3】短文还原
阅读短文,从短文下面方框中的六个句子中选择五个还原到短文中,使短文通顺完整、衔接自然。
How to pick a great book to read

The world is full of great books just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you'll really like.

Here are some tips:

What makes you happy?

    1    Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a film star? Are there a few careers you're interested in? You can find books about almost anything you like, and you're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject.

Fact and fiction?

Some books are entirely made up and imagined Those are called fiction books,    2     Non-fiction books tell stories using facts—but that doesn't mean they're boring. Non-fiction books can bring everything to life.From the first trip to the moon to what it’s like to explore the deepest oceans. Try both fiction and non-fiction books to see which you like better.

    3    

What was your mother's favorite book when she was your age Or your dads? Ask them and give it a read. Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts. it's a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book you'll enjoy!

Ask an expert.

Your local library is a great place to find books that you'll love, and you don't have to search them by yourself.

    4    Your librarian can help you find other books that you're sure to love.Your teacher is another good person to ask.

Organize a book swap.(交换)

Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books? it's always fun to see what your friends are reading.     5    You also can look for book swaps in your area.

A．Find a family favorite.

B．Read as many books as possible.

C．If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity.

D．These books can transport you to another world.

E．You can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like.

F．Tell a librarian about your interests and the names of some books you already like.

【推荐1】补全短文 根据短文内容，从短文后的A～F选项中，选出5个适当的选项补全短文。

January and February are two great months. I only need to go to school from the first to the fifteenth in January.     1     . This year it is from January 13th to January 15th.     2    . My mother can go to the festival with me this year, but my father can’t.     3    . All the people sing, dance and play games at the festival and we are very happy.

    4    . I can have a long time to relax at home. My parents and I want to have a family trip in Sanya, Hainan.     5    . My mother says she will buy some clothes for me. We will come back to Beijing on February 15th. I’m so happy about that!

A．He is busy because he has a meeting (会议) that day

B．After the festival, I don’t need to go to school

C．Every year, our school has an art festival

D．My father will meet his friends there, too

E．All the students and parents can come to the festival

F．My school has a Book Sale on January 15th

【推荐3】In America and England, if you go to a birthday party, you’ll have a good meal and a lot of drinks. After that, you will play different kinds of games.

The children aged 10-14 will have a “sleepover” party.

Usually this kind of party is on a Friday or a Saturday night when the children do not have lessons the next morning. For this kind of part, the birthday person invites (邀请) 5-6 close friends over for dinner. After dinner, the children will eat cakes and ice-creams, and the birthday person will open his or her gifts.

During the evening, the children may go skating, go to watch basketball or soccer games or something else. Also, the children will eat pancakes at midnight and then go on talking and playing games, such as card games or computer games. Next morning the mother will make a big breakfast of some nice food such as cakes, bread with meat or eggs.

Then the parents will pick up the children at about nine o’clock next morning.

阅读短文内容，判断正误。正确的写T，错误的写F。
1. In America and England, children usually have a “sleepover” party on a Tuesday night.
2. The birthday person will open his or her gifts after dinner.
3. During the evening, the children will eat a birthday cake at midnight and then go on talking.
4. At about 9 o’clock next morning, the parents will pick up their children.
5. This passage mainly tells us why children in America and England have “sleepover” parties.

【推荐2】Teenagers believe anything is possible if they study hard. But they often forget to think about healthy diets, enough sleep time and exercise. In fact, these things are really important for them to keep fit.

It is important for teenagers to get enough energy. Teenage girls need about 2,200 calories a day while boys need a bit more-doctors suggest 2,800 for teenage boys. 50% of their calories should come from healthy food-rice, vegetables and fruit. People often say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Teenagers also need to drink a lot of water, 6 to 8 glasses a day. Drinking enough water will improve their skin.

Teenagers usually need eight to ten hours’ sleep at night, but many Chinese teenagers do not get enough sleep. A report shows that without a good night’s sleep, teenagers seem to be weaker than they should be. Too much homework is not the only reason why teenagers stay up late. Some watch TV or play computer games late into the night. Teenagers should develop good study habits. So some clever students never study late, but they are able to work well in class.

Exercise is something that can help them. Experts suggest that teenagers should spend at least 30 minutes exercising a day, five times a week. They will feel relaxed when they exercise. It can even help them sleep better at night.

1. Half of their calories should come from ________.

A．rice, vegetables and fruit	B．rice, vegetables and meat
C．rice, vegetables and water	D．milk and meat

2. What does he last paragraph mainly talk about?

A．sleeping better

B．basic energy

C．necessary exercise

D．more exercise

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Boys need much more calories than girls.

B．Teenagers need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day

C．Some clever students never study late

D．They will feel relaxed when they exercise.

4. The passage tells teenagers how to ________.

A．eat and drink well

B．study hard

C．keep fit

D．drink well