【推荐1】Do you laugh every day? Most people do. Scientists say that people laugh about 17 times a day. That is a lot of laughter.

In India, there are hundreds of laughter clubs. The people in these clubs get together every morning. First they stretch their hands above their heads. Then they pretend (假装) to laugh. Soon everyone is laughing naturally. People say they feel good after laughing together.

Scientists believe that laughter is good for you. Why? For one thing, laughter is good exercise. When you laugh, you exercise many muscles (肌肉) in your body. Scientists say that one hundred laughs are the same as ten minutes of running. When you laugh, you also breathe deeply. This helps you relax. That’s good for you, too.

Why do we laugh? That is a hard question to answer. We know that people laugh more often in a group. They don’t laugh very often when they are alone. Many scientists believe that we use laughter to connect to other people. Laughter helps us feel part of a group.

In English, people say that laughter is the best medicine. Some think that laughter helps sick people get well. Do you think so, too?

1. According to scientists, people laugh about ________.

A．17 times a week

B．17 minutes a day

C．17 times a day

D．170 minutes a week

2. According to scientists, after having three hundred laughs, it means that   ________ .

A．you have enough exercise

B．you will become happier

C．you’ve had 30 minutes of running

D．you will become healthier

3. In India, many people ________ .

A．take part in laughter clubs

B．only pretend to laugh

C．know why people laugh

D．laugh more often when alone

4. The writer wrote this passage to tell us ________.

A．laughter helps you relax

B．it is good to take part in laughter clubs

C．laughter is good for us

D．people laugh every day

【推荐2】We often worry about what others will think of us because of our clothes. But researchers (研究人员) are beginning to think that our clothing has a powerful effect on how we see ourselves.

Scientists Adam Galinsky and Hajo Adams report that there is science behind our style. In their research (研究), Galinsky and Adams had some participants wear white coats similar to the ones scientists or doctors wear. Other participants wore their normal clothes. In the experiment, participants saw cards with different-colored words on them. They had to say the color of the word they saw. The people wearing the white coats said the correct color more often. They thought that the white coats made the participants feel more confident and careful.

Fashion blogger Jennifer Quirk believes that our clothes greatly affect how we feel about ourselves. She says that people should pay more attention to what they wear. For example, we should choose a look that makes us feel more creative and happy. One way to do this at work is to “dress up for the exciting job we want”. Another way is to wear special clothes that mean something to us. For example, Quirk wears one pair of shoes to all her important meetings. They are her “lucky” shoes.

Our clothes are “like our second skin”. The clothes we wear can affect our behavior (行为). They can also tell the world something about us.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. What does the underlined word “participants” mean in Chinese?

A．参与者

B．调研者

C．科研者

D．普通市民

2. Which is the right order of the research?
a. Participants looked at the words each written in a different color.
b. The researchers counted the correct items.
c. The participants said the colors, not the words.
d. The researchers gave some participants white coats to wear.

A．d-e-a-b

B．d-a-c-b

C．b-a-e-d

D．b-e-a-d

3. If your friend likes wearing white clothes, he may be ________.

A．handsome and tidy	B．confident and careful
C．powerful and rich	D．hard-working and strict

4. When does Quirk wear her “lucky” shoes?

A．When she meets her good friends.

B．When she has her birthday party.

C．When she attends (参加) important meetings.

D．When she goes shopping.

5. What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．Wearing right clothes is of great importance.

B．Knowing how to make clothes is necessary.

C．We’d better wear white clothes often.

D．We shouldn’t comment (评论) on others’ clothes.

【推荐3】Chaka Salt Lake is in Qinghai Province. It sits at an altitude (海拔) of about 3,100 meters and covers an area of 105 square km. It is rich in salt with a heavy salt bed close to the lake surface. That makes the lake a main source of salt in our country. When the weather is clear, the lake provides beautiful reflections (映像) of the blue sky. That is why people call it “Sky Mirror”.

Because of its amazing views, people see the lake as one of the “must-go” places in China. The best time to visit it would be from July to August. It is believed that breathing in the humid air with its salt content is especially good for the lungs (肺).

If you want to go on a trip to the lake, the following tips may be helpful.

★Don’t eat the salt in the lake directly.

★Wear sunglasses and a hat because of the ultraviolet rays (紫外线).

★Prepare some medicine for the weak and the elderly to deal with altitude sickness.

Traveling to such a beautiful world of salt surrounded by snowy mountains and green grassland, you will feel like you are in a wonderland.

If you have a chance, why not go there and enjoy the amazing place?

1. What makes the lake a main source of salt in China?

A．The wide area of the lake.	B．The warm weather of the lake.
C．The high altitude of the lake.	D．The heavy salt bed close to the lake surface.

2. Why do people call Chaka Salt Lake “Sky Mirror”?

A．Because it has rich salt.

B．Because it has a high altitude.

C．Because the ultraviolet rays over the lake are strong.

D．Because it provides beautiful reflections of the blue sky.

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

A．寒冷的

B．肮脏的

C．潮湿的

D．异样的

4. What does the writer think of Chaka Salt Lake?

A．Dangerous.

B．Beautiful.

C．Hot.

D．Common.

5. What can we get from the text?

A．Chaka Salt Lake has a warm winter.	B．Chaka Salt Lake is a big lake in South China.
C．Chaka Salt Lake is a wonderful place to visit.	D．The best season to visit Chaka Salt Lake is spring.

【推荐1】

Look! There are “lions” dancing in the street! They are beautiful but they aren’t real lions.     1     They perform lion dances because they hope to bring good luck.

    2     One dancer controls (控制) the head while the other controls the tail. “I think of it as a sport,” says Huang Jiaming, 15, a dancer at Jiaxing Traditional Dance Club. Jiaming has performed as the lion’s tail, but this is his first year controlling the head, which can weigh 9kg. Though it’s hard, he never thinks of giving up.     3    

“I feel like this traditional form of dancing is part of me.” he says.

Lion dances were once performed mostly by men. These days, the activity has become more inclusive (包容广阔的).

The Best Lion Dancers is a group in Sanya, Hainan.     4     Wang Liyun is a member. She used to see boys performing the lion dancing when she was little. She says, “As long as you believe in yourself, you can take it up.”

Lion dancing will surely continue to develop. But one thing that will never change is the sense of being together among team members. “It’s really great, because we always have each other’s backs.” Wang Liyun says, “    5    ”

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．We call it a family.

B．Usually, a lion is made up of two dancers.

C．On its dance teams, boys and girls work together.

D．It’s important for him to pass on this traditional dance form.

E．They’re dancers in colorful clothes which are in the shape of lions.

【推荐2】When Chinese people talk about Chinese tea culture today, they won’t miss an important person in Chinese history—Lu Yu, respected as a “Sage of Tea (茶圣)” for his achievements in the Chinese tea culture. He is best-known for The Classic of Tea, the first work on growing, making and drinking tea.

Lu was born in Jingling in 733 A.D.. As a child, he became a student of Zou Fuzi. Thanks to his teacher’s guidance, he learnt a lot.

He often made tea for his teacher. He also took care of his fellow students’ health using his knowledge on tea and herbs (草药). Lu Yu often went to the countryside to gather tea leaves and herbs. On one of those trips, Lu Yu found a spring. The water was quite clear and clean. When Lu made tea with this spring water, he found the tea tasted better than usual. From then on, he realized the importance of water quality in making tea.

In 752 A.D., Lu Yu finished his studies and returned to Jingling, where he met Cui Guofu. Both men shared the same interests in tea, literature (文学) and poetry. They soon became good friends. Since then, the two spent much time travelling, drinking tea and writing poems together.

This period was important to Lu Yu as a man of literature. Cui, with his rich experience and skills in writing, became a coach of Lu. He provided necessary help with Lu’s writing. It was during this time that Lu finally wrote the amazing work, The Classic of Tea.

1. What is Lu famous for?

A．Having wisdom.	B．Respecting teachers.
C．Caring for friends.	D．Influencing tea culture.

2. What does the underlined word “guidance” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Help.

B．Stress.

C．Protection.

D．Control.

3. Why did Lu and Cui become good friends?

A．They had the same hobbies.	B．They lived in the same place.
C．They spent much time together.	D．They had the same experiences.

4. Which of the following is the correct order according to the passage?
① Lu Yu wrote The Classic of Tea.                       ② Lu Yu became a student of Zou Fuzi.
③ Lu Yu made friends with Cui Guofu.                 ④ Lu Yu found water quality was important.

A．②③①④

B．②④③①

C．④①③②

D．④②③①

5. In which part of the newspaper can we probably read this passage?

A．Fashion.

B．Health.

C．Environment.

D．People.

【推荐3】

Thang-ga(唐卡）is a special kind of painting. It was found only in Tibet, China. It started from the Tang Dynasty(唐朝). Thang-ga paintings show Tibetan people’s lives. In recent years, Thang-ga paintings have caught the public’s attention. At the same time, the Chinese government has also tried hard to protect the art.

The color of Thang-ga paintings looks wonderful and special. Because of the special environment of Tibet and the excellent skills of artists, the paints(颜料) used in Thang-ga are different from other paints. They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants. The paints were made by hand and the beautiful colors could last for hundreds of years.

However, with the development of technology, people now use cheaper and more easily-made chemicals to make Thang-ga paints. The traditional paints used in Thang-ga paintings took a lot of work and they were made in many secret ways. Later people stopped making the paints and forgot about them. So the skills needed to make them were almost lost. The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now.

1. We can learn ________ from Thang-ga paintings.

A．the history of the Tang Dynasty	B．the life of Tibetan people
C．how to make Thang-ga paints	D．how people protect the paintings

2. In the past, the paints were made from the following things EXCEPT ________.

A．gold

B．plants

C．easily-made chemicals

D．silver

3. The traditional paints used in Thang-ga paintings ________.

A．were made in secret ways	B．were made by machine
C．were cheaper than the modern ones	D．can be found in Tibet easily

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

A．Thang-ga was found only in Tibet in the Tang Dynasty.

B．The colour of Thang-ga paintings can last for long with modern technology.

C．The special environment of Tibet makes Thang-ga paints different.

D．The skills of painting Thang-ga have been lost already.

5. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Tibetan painters.	B．How to protect Thang-ga paintings.
C．The history of the Tang Dynasty.	D．Thang-ga paintings.

【推荐1】

We see logos on signs, buildings, television, and even on the clothes we wear. Logos are used to stand for brands (品牌). There are logos such as the Nike "swoosh", the Apple logo and the colorful rings of the Olympic Games. All of these logos are designed to attract our attention. They also help us remember a product or service connected to the logo. However, research performed at the University of California, Los Angeles finds that remembering the details of logos is very difficult. The researchers try to explain this.

Logos are typically designed to be simple and easy to recognize. Yet the frequent exposure (频繁接触) to these logos can actually make our brains overlook the details of logos. It would be challenging to try to remember every single thing that crosses our path. We take in so much information every day that the brain works to notice information that does not need to be stored. It allows the unimportant information to disappear gradually from our memory.

The details of product logos are just the kind of information our brains tell us we do not need. This may be discouraging to logo designers and to companies that use these eye-catching logos. But there are still many business experts who believe in the importance of a recognizable logo.

Even though the brain is likely to pay no attention to unnecessary details, it is also programmed for recognition. When we see logos over and over again, we become familiar (熟悉) with them. This repeated exposure leads our brains to remember the basic idea without all of the details. This general sense of memory has its own benefits. It can make us feel like we really know the product behind the logo. In fact, familiarity with a logo can even make people feel more comfortable about buying or using certain products.

Logos are everywhere we look today. Those people who create logos need to know that people will only remember what they believe is important. A clever design may be interesting, but most people will forget the details.

1. In the first paragraph, the writer mainly ________.

A．introduces some famous brands	B．describes the design of some logos
C．shows the popularity of famous brands	D．explains the purpose of designing logos

2. The word "overlook" in Paragraph 2 probably means "________".

A．try to remember

B．see the importance of

C．take no notice of

D．fail to understand

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Business experts think the details of logos are unnecessary.

B．Our brains can choose which logos to notice and remember.

C．The repeated exposure to a logo can lead people to buy the product.

D．People know more about the products behind logos with more details.

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．What Makes a Good Logo?	B．What Can We See in a Logo?
C．Why Is a Good Logo Important?	D．Why Should Logos Be Recognizable?

【推荐3】

Have you noticed the last word in each line of this little poem shares very similar pronunciation? We have one of the Chinese traditional art forms—kuaiban which also has clear rhythm (韵律) when performed.

Recently, Liu Jiming and Wan Yifu made and shared three short videos about kuaiban shows which were viewed about 4 million times. As a result, Liu and Wan have gotten more than one million followers on the Internet. They’ve created many new works to raise people’s awareness (意识) about different things. Some of their works are about the danger of drunk driving and food safety. They also write stories to show respect to people who are very helpful such as traffic policemen.

People can understand kuaiban pieces without any difficulty because the stories are usually close to people’s daily lives. So, Liu and Wan consider that it is a fun way to introduce the Chinese folk culture through kuaiban. And what matters to them is that both young people and old people begin to know the charm (魅力) of the art form, kuaiban, which may not be too much attention to before, compared to other traditional art forms.

Folk art forms show the beauty and value of traditional Chinese culture so they should be known by more people and get to more areas. Luckily, through the Internet, new performers who go on sharing kuaiban pieces, like Liu and Wan are playing an active role. Since “China Chic” (国潮) has been warmly welcomed by younger generations (一代人), can kuaiban fall from its rising popularity?

1. The last word in each line of the poem Rain shares the same sound ________.

A．/ɪŋ/

B．/eɪ/

C．/aɪ/

D．/æn/

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

A．Liu and Wan’s works of kuaiban just tell the folk stories.

B．It is not hard for people to understand kuaiban.

C．Liu and Wan created the new works of kuaiban for fun.

D．Young people today don’t like kuaiban at all.

3. What does the writer think of the future of kuaiban?

A．The future of kuaiban is very hopeful.

B．It is hard to protect and develop kuaiban.

C．It is not clear how kuaiban will be developed.

D．It will become the most popular art form.

4. You may probably read this passage in the ________ part of a magazine.

A．nature

B．science

C．sports

D．culture

【推荐1】Shared self-study rooms in a shared space have become more popular among students and office workers in China in recent years. So far, there have been over 200 shared, self-study rooms in our city.

Equipped (配备) with eye-caring lights, comfortable tables and chairs, and different kinds of school things, these shared self-study rooms also provide tea, snacks and free WIFI.

Customers of shared self-study rooms can pay around 30 yuan to 100 yuan per day for a quiet and friendly learning environment. Users can also buy a wide range (范围) of pack, such as a monthly or yearly pass, depending on their personal needs. The wider time they buy, the less money they’ll spend.

There are some reasons for the popularity of shared study rooms in China. First, with a better learning environment, the shared self-study rooms can make the students study more efficiently (有效率的) . Also, some students used to get a seat at the study rooms of colleges or public libraries. However, many colleges and public libraries remain closed to the public because of the COVID-19. Another reason is people’s needs for private space. A research shows that 43.2 percent of users of shared study rooms mainly pay for a private study environment.

根据文章内容，判断句子正 (T) 、误 (F) 。
1. Shared self-study rooms provide not only the comfortable learning environment but also the good services for the users.
2. Customers can save the most if they buy a monthly pass of the shared self-study rooms.
3. Shared self-study rooms can be a good choice if you want to improve your learning efficiency.
4. More than half of the users choose shared study rooms for private study environment.
5. There are three reasons mentioned in this passage to explain why shared self-study rooms are popular in China.

【推荐2】Of course you don’t want to be sick in your vacation. So what can you do while travelling? There are three things you should remember: relax, sleep and eat well.

A vacation is a time for relaxing, but very often it is not. Think about what you do when you are a tourist. There are so many places to visit: shops, parks, churches and temples（寺庙）. You may spend most of the days walking around these places. This can be very tiring. Do not ask your body to do too much. A tired body means a weak body. A weak body gets sick easily. So sit down for a few hours in a nice place. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench.

Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy, you need to get enough sleep. Your hotel room may be noisy, or the bed may be too hard. Or you may want to stay out late at night. Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day. The extra hour can make a big difference.

Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of food. Your body needs fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, milk and cheese.

So, remember this: if you want to enjoy your vacation, take good care of yourself. Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat healthy food.

1. You should _________ while travelling.

A．eat well	B．walk all the time
C．do shopping	D．ask your body to do a lot

2. Traveling is usually _________.

A．easy

B．noisy

C．tiring

D．dangerous

3. You must _________ to enjoy your travelling.

A．visit parks	B．stay healthy
C．go to churches and temples	D．sit down for a few hours

4. The underlined word “extra” means _________ here.

A．one more

B．less than one

C．usual

D．different

5. The text tells us _________ during travelling.

A．how to rest	B．what places to visit
C．how to relax and sleep	D．how to take good care of ourselves

【推荐3】Spending two or three hours playing outdoors each day can reduce a child’s chance of becoming short-sighted, a research shows. It challenges the belief that short-sightedness is caused by computer use, watching TV or reading in weak light.

The Australian government researchers believe that sunlight is good for people’s eyes. They compared the vision(视力) and habits of 100 seven-year-old children in Singapore and Australia. In all, 30% of the Singaporean children were short-sighted—this rate(比率) was ten times higher than Australian children.

Both groups spent a similar amount of time reading, watching television and playing computer games. However, the Australian children spent an average(平均) of two hours a day outdoors — 90 minutes more than the Singaporean children.

Professor Ian Morgan, from the Australian Research Council’s Vision Centre, said, “Humans are naturally long-sighted, but when people begin to go to school and spend little or no time outdoors, the number of short-sighted people gets larger. We’re also seeing more and more short-sighted children in cities all around the world and the main reason may be that city children spent less time outdoors.”

Daylight can be hundreds of times brighter than indoor light. But why does playing outside prevent us from becoming short-sighted? Scientists believe that natural light has a special chemical which stops the eyeball from growing out of shape and prevents people becoming short-sighted.

So be outdoors. It doesn’t matter if that time is spent having a picnic or playing sports.

1. From the passage, we know that ______ cannot reduce a child’s chance of becoming short-sighted.

A．staying indoors

B．having a picnic

C．doing sports

D．playing outside

2. How much time did the Singaporean children spend outdoors on average every day in the research?

A．2 hours.

B．90 minutes.

C．1 hour.

D．30 minutes.

3. What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?

A．Why playing outside is good for one’s eyesight.

B．Why natural light has a special chemical.

C．Why people become short-sighted.

D．Why daylight is much brighter than indoor light.

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

A．People will all become short-sighted after they begin to go to school.

B．Playing outdoors for 2 or 3 hours every day can help protect your eyesight.

C．Children in Australia are more likely to get short-sighted than those in Singapore.

D．If you spend two or three hours playing outside each day, you won’t get short-sighted.