【推荐1】

http://www. china. com. cn/cultureinsider/ children’s gamesinancientchina
During ancient times, children didn’t have smart phones, iPads or computers to have fun. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play. Let’s have a look.
	Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood. Now in China the three most famous kites are Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite, and each of them has its own characteristic (特点).
	Diabolo (空竹) is always made of wood or bamboo. It is hollow (空的) in the center. When you put them on ropes, the high-speed rotating (旋转) diabolo will make a sound. Playing diabolo is a very interesting game and especially popular in North China
	The closest thing to watching a movie or TV during ancient times was watching a shadow play (皮影戏). People control puppets behind the screen while singing with music to tell a story. Shadow play was listed as national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
	Firecrackers have a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that people burnt bamboo joints (竹节) to make it blast (爆炸) to drive away the beast named Nian in ancient China. Firecrackers are still set off during the Spring Festival to stand for hope and luck.

根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
1. Which of the following isn’t the most famous kite in China?

A．Nantong kite.

B．Beijing kite.

C．Tianjin kite.

D．Weifang kite.

2. When was shadow play listed as national intangible cultural heritage?

A．In 2000.

B．In 2001.

C．In 2006.

D．In 2016.

3. Why are firecrackers still set off during the Spring Festival today?

A．To drive away the beast.	B．To make a sound.
C．To watch a shadow play.	D．To stand for hope and luck.

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．There are only three kinds of kites in China.

B．Nian was a real dangerous animal in ancient China.

C．Watching a shadow play is like watching movies in the past.

D．The game of playing diabolo is especially popular in South China.

5. Where can we read this passage?

A．In a textbook.	B．On the Internet.
C．In a science report.	D．On a movie poster.

【推荐2】Think “rock, paper, scissors (剪刀)” is a children’s game? Think again.

Top players from around the world came together in Toronto to compete for a 10,000-Canadian-dollar prize and the title of World Champion (世界冠军头衔). More than 500 players, including national champions from Australia, Norway and New Zealand, attended.

The simple game is often used to make decisions and solve simple problems. Players hold their fists closed and count to three before making a fist (rock), a flat hand (paper) or two fingers (scissors). Paper covers rock, scissors cut paper and rock breaks scissors.

Players have different opinions about the history of the game, but it is commonly believed to have been played for centuries in Japan. The Paper Scissors Stone Club opened in England in 1842 and players could play together there. In 1918, the name was changed to World RPS Club and its headquarters (总部) moved from London to Toronto.

The world championship started in 2002, and is held once every year.

根据短文内容，判断下列句子正误。正确为“T”，错误为“F”。
1. The winner of the game can get 10,000 Canadian dollars as a prize.
2. The simple game is often used to make new friends.
3. From the passage, we know that making two fingers stands for scissors in the game.
4. The headquarters of World RPS Club moved to New Zealand in 1918.
5. The first world championship was held in 2002.

【推荐1】There are many traditional cultures in China. All of them have a very long history. Let’s have a look at some of them.

Chinese Handwriting (书法) It is a special art of Asian culture. Brush handwriting is popular around the world. Wang Xizhi is very famous for his handwriting. He made a great difference to the development of regular script (楷书).	Chinese Folk (民俗的) Music It has something to do with Chinese old stories. One of the works, Shijing, had some folk songs from 15 different areas. Pipa, erhu and Xiao are traditional Chinese musical instruments (乐器).
Chinese Painting It is one of the oldest arts in the world. Most of the Chinese paintings in Chinese history were done on paper. They are mainly about mountains and water, people, flowers and birds. The most famous Chinese painting is mountains-and-waters painting.	Weiqi Weiqi,called “yi” in Chinese history, is a game between two players. It has a history of over 3,000 years. The game is said to be the beginning of chess games. It was introduced (被引进) to Korea (韩国) about 2,000 years ago.

1. From the material (材料), Chinese handwriting ________.

A．was made by Wang Xizhi.	B．is a special art of Asian culture.
C．has a history of 3,000 years	D．is the beginning of all arts.

2. How many kinds of traditional Chinese musical instruments are mentioned (提到) in the material?

A．4

B．3

C．2

D．1

3. The most famous Chinese painting is about ________.

A．flowers	B．birds
C．mountains and water	D．people and animals

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the material?

A．Chinese painting was introduced to Korea 2,000 years ago.

B．Chinese folk songs in Shijing came from different areas.

C．Wang Xizhi made a great difference to Chinese painting.

D．Weiqi has something to do with Chinese old stories.

【推荐2】The erhu is a kind of traditional Chinese musical instrument. There are many English names for the erhu, such as urheen and urhien. When I listened to the sound of the erhu, I fell in love with the instrument.

I was born in a traditional Chinese family. I’m a girl from Beijing. My grandfather is a fan of Peking Opera and erhu music. When I was very young, my grandfather often sang Peking Opera as he played the erhu. The melody(曲调) was sometimes exciting and sometimes sad. I loved the sound of the erhu a lot.

At the age of eight, I decided to learn to play the erhu. At the beginning, I had great interest in playing it. But I found it difficult to play it soon. I wanted to stop. My grandfather encouraged(鼓励) me to hold on. Up till now(至今), I have played the erhu for six years. I have passed Grade 9. I even got the first prize(一等奖) in the competition. Now I feel so proud(骄傲的) that I can play the erhu well.

1. According to the passage, urheen is ________.

A．another English name for the erhu	B．the Chinese spelling of the erhu
C．the sound of the erhu	D．another English name for Peking Opera

2. Who encouraged the writer not to stop playing the erhu?

A．Her teacher.

B．Her grandfather.

C．Her fans.

D．Her parents.

3. How old is the writer now?

A．She is eight.

B．She is nine.

C．She is fourteen.

D．She is fifteen.

4. After reading the passage, we can infer(推断) that ________.

A．the writer found it boring to play the erhu at the beginning

B．the writer has passed the highest level

C．the writer never entered any competition

D．the writer found the pleasure of playing the erhu

【推荐1】In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was bor. From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one’s personality. In the past century, a new belief ahs arisen: the idea that personality is related to one’s ABO blood type. People with blood type A, for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.

The blood-type personality theory(理论) started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers. This idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken too seriously.

Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief as a modern-day superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality. Generally, scientists warn against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.

1. The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ________.

A．the difference between to two blood types

B．the relationship between the two blood types

C．the influence of blood type on one’s behavior

D．the connection between personality and blood type

2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．It was lightly believed.	B．It was brought to them.
C．They liked and accepted it.	D．They stole the idea from others

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

A．Most scientists in Asia don’t believe in the theory.

B．The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s.

C．The blood-type personality theory is about blood type.

D．People don’t change their personality to match the theory.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Is the blood-type theory poplar?	B．Is the personality changeable?
C．Is it in your blood?	D．Is it in you mind?

【推荐3】Traveling can be a fun way to have a good holiday. But what will you do if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here’s some useful advice.

Save: This may be the first most important for traveling. Cut costs and save money so you’ll have more chances about where to go and how to get there.

Plan ahead(提前)：Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought in a hurry. Giving yourself several months to get ready can save more.

Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experience together.

Choose places: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a less-known place. Smaller towns may have many interesting activities and sights.

Use the Internet or travel books: No matter where you go, study the places you will visit and decide what to see. The net can help to save money. Some useful websites such as www. travelocity. com and www. economy-travel.com are good. Travel books will give you the information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. Before your trip, the first thing you should do is ________.

A．to decide where to go	B．to buy tickets ahead
C．to cut costs and save money	D．to get information on the Internet

2. What does the underlined word “share” mean in the passage?

A．make less money	B．agree
C．experience	D．pay for something together

3. The writer advises us ________.

A．not to buy tickets ahead	B．not to go to well-known places
C．to share costs with any other people	D．to buy anything you want to buy

4. To get ready for your trip, you ________.

A．should pay more money	B．should make more friends
C．should use the Internet and travel books	D．can get useful life experience from your parents

5. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

A．Plan Your Trip Wisely	B．Travel Without Much Money
C．Find the Cheapest Hotels	D．Look for the Cheapest Restaurants