【推荐1】In China, many people are leaving the countryside to find jobs in the cities, because the countryside is much poorer than the city, and often there isn’t much work there. Services such as hospital and transport are usually much better in the city than in the countryside. They hope that their lives will improve when they move to the city.
____But in the big cities of Europe like London or Paris, people are moving out of the city. These rich families want to live a quieter life. They are tired of (厌倦) the noise and the dirt of the city, and they are tired of the crowded streets, crowded trains and buses. They don’t want to live in the cities any more. They want a house with a garden in the countryside, and breathe the fresh air there. ②
So they move out of the cities. Some don’t go very far, just a little way out of the city, to the towns near the cities. Other people move to the real countryside with sheep, cows and green fields. There, they start new lives and try to make new friends.
____ After two or three years, many people who have done this feel that it was a big mistake. They don’t make so much money and there isn’t much work to do. People in the countryside are very different and aren’t always very friendly____
So quite a lot of people who have moved to the countryside move back to the city. “It’s wonderful to see crowds in the streets and cinema lights.” they say.
1. Which is NOT the reason for people moving to the cities in China?

A．The countryside is much poorer than the city.

B．People in the countryside have nothing to eat.

C．People in the countryside don’t have much work to do.

D．Services in cities are better than those in the countryside.

2. Some rich families in Europe move to the countryside because______.

A．they hope to find good jobs

B．they are tired of living in the city

C．they can make more money

D．they like to feed sheep and cows

3. Where should the sentence “Not all those who move from the city to the countryside are happy.” be put?

A．①

B．②

C．③

D．④

4. This passage mainly talks about ______.

A．a happy life in the countryside

B．living in the city

C．moving out or moving back

D．living in the countryside

【推荐2】Where do you usually use the mobile phone, at home, on the bus or in the street while walking? Anyway, schools are certainly no longer a place to use it.

Recently, a rule on mobile phone use was passed in China. According to it, students had better not bring mobile phones to school. If they want, they need to get their parents’ and school’s permission (允许). What’s more, all phones must be kept by teachers during class time.

It’s said that the main purpose of the rule is to protect students’ eyesight (视力) and stop them from getting lost in the Internet and videogames.

In 2019, China had 175 million Internet users under the age of 18, with 74% having their own mobile phones, according to a report last year. The report found mobile phone users in this group used their phones mostly for online learning, listening to music and playing games.

It’s reported that teachers mustn’t ask students to finish homework on mobile phones. Schools should provide more public phones to help students get in touch with their parents.

Parents and teachers like the rule very much. In a survey (调查) on Weibo, 54% of 1,900 people said they believed it wasn’t necessary for school children to take mobile phones to schools. Over 25% wanted a more flexible (灵活的) rule, with 20% saying students needed mobile phones at school.

1. How does the writer start the text?

A．By giving numbers.	B．By giving an example.
C．By comparing facts.	D．By asking a question.

2. Which paragraph tells us the rule about mobile phones at school?

A．Paragraph 1.

B．Paragraph 2.

C．Paragraph 3.

D．Paragraph 5

3. What can we know from Paragraph 4?

A．The increase in China’s Internet users.

B．Young Chinese’s opinions on the Internet.

C．Some facts about China’s young Internet users.

D．The development of mobile phones in China.

4. How many people in the survey on Weibo agreed with the new rule?

A．About 300.

B．About 400.

C．About 500.

D．About 1,000.

5. What is the main idea of the text?

A．A new rule about mobile phone use at school.

B．A latest report about students’ mobile phone use.

C．Some rules about how to use mobile phones properly.

D．Some opinions of different people about mobile phones.

【推荐3】After a study showed that one in every ten meals in the country may be cooked in with dirty oil, the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) on Thursday issued an emergency notice （发布紧急通知）to restaurants nationwide, warning them against recycling oil.
The swill-oil is cooking oil refined from kitchen waste that has been recycled. Although it looks clean and clear, it’s actually so dangerous to people’s health that it may cause cancer.
According to a report, _______________________. Recycling one ton of kitchen waste will produce 130 kg of swill oil. With its price being half that of normal cooking oil, a profit（利润）of 1.5 to 2 billion yuan is produced in the whole swill-oil business in the country every year. The profit is almost 200%, so it’s easy to understand why the business is so hot.
He Dongping, a professor from Wuhan Polytechnic(WHPU) said, “To stop the use of dirty oil should start at its source, kitchen waste. And the first step is to find a good way of collecting kitchen waste.” “However, it might take about 10 years before China could solve the problem completely,” he added.

1. According to the study, ______ of us may have eaten the food cooked by dirty oil.

A．few

B．nobody

C．many

2. The underlined sentence “the swill-oil business is extremely profitable” means that the swill-oil business is really a ________.

A．big money-maker

B．common situation

C．terrible thing

3. We can infer（推断）from this passage that _______.

A．the biggest problem is that restaurants produce too much kitchen waste.

B．the way of dealing with kitchen waste isn’t good enough now.

C．we can stop the use of swill-oil in a short time if we take it serious.

4. The main topic of this passage is about _______.

A．restaurant service

B．food safety

C．eating habits

【推荐1】When we set about learning, it’s necessary for us to study hard. However, it doesn’t mean that everyone who studies hard must succeed. How to try to be a successful learner? Please read on.

Study hard in class. Pay attention to what the teachers say in class and take notes. When we take notes, we should not only use our hands but also use our brains. Always keep our brains active.

Ask questions. This is a common way for us to learn. Don’t be shy or afraid to ask questions. There are no stupid questions. As the saying goes, “Those who ask questions may be foolish for five minutes, but those who don’t will be foolish forever.” Asking questions will help us learn more.

Review what we have learned after class. We should review what we have learned after class until we acquire the most important knowledge by heart. By reviewing, find out our problems so that we can discuss them with our classmates and teachers.

Put what we have learned into the real life . It’s the most important part and it is also a part of the learning process. Remember that practice makes perfect.

Lead a healthy life. Have a good sleep every night, and eat vegetables and fruit as much as possible. Then we will be in good health and have more energy to learn.

Preview(预习) before class. It is also a good way to learn better. If we come up with some good ideas, we should try them at once.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号涂在答题卡上。
1. How many ways are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

2. The underlined word “acquire” means ________ in Chinese.

A．学到

B．忘记

C．看到

D．忽视

3. We need to ________ if we want to be a successful learner.

A．keep our brains lazy	B．stop asking questions
C．practice what we have learned	D．eat much meat and sleep a lot

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

A．We should never ask questions in class.

B．The more we practice, the better we will learn.

C．Asking questions is the most important part.

D．The knowledge we get in class can never be used in the real life.

5. What can we learn from the passage?

A．It’s enough to take notes only with our hands.

B．The student who studies hard must be successful.

C．The less sleep we get, the more active our brains will be.

D．There are many things we need to do if we want to be a successful learner.

【推荐2】If you feel stressed at school, what can you do to make yourself happier? Some may eat their favorite food or listen to some music. Others may go for a walk or get some exercise. A new study found another great way to lower students’ stress—playing with dogs.

Scientists studied 105 students between the ages of eight and nine. 35 trained dogs and their trainers also took part in the test. The children were divided into 3 groups. The students in the first group spent 20 minutes with a dog and its trainer. They watched the trained dogs perform and even played with them. They did this twice a week for 4 weeks. The second group spent the same amount of time (时长) doing exercise to relax. The last group did neither of these things.

During this time, the scientists recorded the students’ cortisol levels (皮质醇水平). Cortisol is a stress hormone (激素). The more stressed you feel, the more cortisol you will have in your body. What did the scientists find? Both the second and third groups showed rises in cortisol levels. The first group, however, showed no big increase. And the children in this group had the lowest cortisol levels right after playing with the dogs.

According to the study, students enjoy playing with dogs, and it helps them become happier. The stress hormone falls over time this way, which is good for students’ health. But here comes the next question: Is 20 minutes of playtime with a dog the best amount of time? Scientists are going to keep working to find out the answer.

1. Why is the first paragraph written?

A．To lead in the topic (主题).	B．To give us a surprise.
C．To shock the readers.	D．To show the latest research results.

2. What made the testing results of the three groups different?

A．The time.

B．The age.

C．The activity.

D．The place.

3. Which one shows the relationship between students’ stress(x) and cortisol levels(y)?

A．

B．

C．

D．

4. What does the underlined word “them” refer to (指的是)?

A．Trainers.

B．Dogs.

C．Scientists.

D．Students.

5. What may the scientists study next?

A．More useful ways to lower stress.	B．New skills of keeping pets at home.
C．The amount of time to play with a dog.	D．The most suitable kind of dog to play with.

【推荐1】

Dear Donna,        Help! I’m a 15-year-old high school student in New York. In eight months, I’m going to take an entrance exam (入学考试). To prepare, I’m studying six hours a day. I want to do well, but I’m really upset these days. I can’t sleep. What can I do? Yours,    Mary

Dear Mary, Many students around the world have the same problems as you. Here is some advice to help you deal with the stress (压力). Good luck! 1. Make a study plan for yourself, but don’t study too much in one day. You will remember more by studying one hour each day for six days than six hours in one day. Also, don’t study late at night 2. Have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes every two hours. Go outside and walk. Doing exercise is a great way to reduce stress. 3. Don’t eat a lot of sugar or drink a lot of coffee. Eat food high in vitamin (维生素) B (for example, eggs milk, green vegetables and rice). They give you energy and help you think more clearly. 4. A study partner can help you practice for the test. When you’re worried about the exam, you can talk to your partner. This can reduce stress, too.    Yours, Donna

1. What is Mary’s problem?

A．She is so worried and can’t sleep.	B．She can’t pass the exam.
C．She can’t talk with others.	D．She can’t study English well.

2. Donna thinks Mary’s problem is _________.

A．dangerous

B．common

C．wonderful

D．serious

3. The underlined word “reduce” in the passage means __________.

A．减少

B．排除

C．加强

D．增加

4. Donna thinks that __________ can help Mary think more clearly.

A．eating a lot of sugar	B．studying six hours every day
C．drinking a lot of coffee	D．eating foods high in vitamin B

5. Which of the following is TRUE according to Donna’s letter?

A．The best time to study is from 10 p.m. to 1a.m.

B．Walking outside can make you remember more.

C．It’s good to tell a study partner about your feeling.

D．It’s necessary to have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes an hour.

【推荐2】The new book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is warmly welcomed by the children in China. It sells well across China. You can see and hear the advertisements about the book here and there.
Why is the book so attractive to children? After reading it, I was attracted by the magic world. I can not help asking: where is our own Harry Potter?
China has a long history and colorful culture. With a large market of teenagers, China published (出版) many popular books among children.
However, why are the present books not as good as those foreign ones?
Firstly, quite a number of children's books are focused on teaching, and they have little interest value. Reading them, children often have a feeling of being "educated". Certainly, they don't like them. Secondly, fewer children like the same stories, but most Chinese books are usually much the same. One knows the ending as early as in the beginning. Finally, the writers seldom think about children's needs. First-class Reading for children should be interesting, and written in their language.
1. About the present Chinese children's books, which is NOT right?

A．They have little interest value.

B．Our writers seldom know children’s needs.

C．Most of them are the same.

D．They are better than foreign ones.

2. Harry Potter is so popular because _____.

A．it's the same as Chinese books

B．it can lead children into a wonderful world

C．it's not written in children's language

D．it's advertised more often on TV or posters

3. The underlined phrase "First-class" means _____.

A．very simple	B．low level
C．really good	D．extra difficult

4. "Where is our own Harry Potter?" refers to _____.

A．the writer can't find any books for children

B．Chinese parents should buy Harry Potter for their children

C．our children should learn from Harry Potter

D．Chinese writers should write better books for children

5. The passage mainly tells us _____.

A．ways to read books

B．our children need another magic boy

C．ways to choose books

D．our children need more better books