【推荐1】Joe is a 75-year-old man. He has four grandchildren, and they all visit him during their holidays. Before they come to visit, Joe cleans the house and buys their favorite foods. But when he is working, he loses his favorite watch. The watch is a gift from his father and Joe loves the watch very much. He is very sad.

When his grandchildren come, they promise (答应) him they will find the watch. One of his granddaughters asks, “Grandpa, do you remember when you see the watch last before it goes missing?”

Joe answers, “I guess I lose it when I am cleaning the barn (谷仓)! ”

The children look for more than two hours but can’t find it. Bob, one of his grandsons, goes to the barn again. The little boy asks the others not to follow him. He is there for about 15 minutes and then he finds the watch!

Joe asks how he can find it. Bob answers, “I just sit there quietly. After a few minutes, I hear the ‘tick, tick’ sound and find the watch.” Joe is happy and thanks the little boy.

This shows that sometimes keeping quiet is very useful. It can help us find a solution!

1. From Paragraph 1, we learn that Joe ________.

A．likes his grandchildren to visit him	B．often helps his grandchildren
C．doesn’t want his grandchildren to come	D．doesn’t like doing housework

2. Where does the old man think he lost the watch?

A．In the kitchen.

B．In the barn.

C．In the bedroom.

D．In the dining room.

3. How does Bob find the watch?

A．He follows other children.	B．He calls his mother.
C．He sits quietly and listens.	D．He asks Joe for help.

4. The word “solution” in the last paragraph means (意思是) ________ in Chinese.

A．难题

B．客人

C．办法

D．观众

5. What does the story mainly tell us?

A．Joe lost his watch.	B．Helping people makes us feel good.
C．Bob is a lucky boy.	D．Keeping quiet is sometimes important.

【推荐2】One day, an old man was walking past a small pool which was just outside the village. There he found a young boy standing in the pool up to his knees. He bent over, disturbing the water with his hands. Then now and again he would put his face in the water and bring it out again. He then moved to another part of the pool and began the same action.

The old man called out to the boy in surprise, "What are you doing?"

"I am looking for myself," said the boy. "My mother told me that if I looked in the pool, I would be able to see my reflection(倒影)."

"Ha ha!" laughed the old man. "Come here," he said to the boy. He sat down by the pool and told the boy to sit down next to him. "Sit with me for a little while," he continued. "Keep still. You need patience. Just watch."

The silt(泥沙)that had been disturbed by the boy began to once more settle on the bottom of the pool. Finally, the surface of the pool became still and calm, mirror-like.

"Now look," said the old man.

The boy looked, and for the very first time in his life, he saw his own face.

"Boy, remember this valuable lesson," said the old man, "When you are fighting with life's troubles and have forgotten who you are, remember to stop for a while. Then the surface of the pool of life will become still and you will see your reflection in it."

1. What was the boy doing when the old man saw him?

A．Looking for his mother.

B．Disturbing the water with his hands.

C．Washing his hands in a pool.

D．Walking past a pool.

2. How did the old man feel when he saw the boy's behavior at first?

A．Surprised

B．Happy

C．Sad

D．Angry

3. What does the underlined word "still" in the fourth paragraph mean in Chinese?

A．仍旧

B．寂静

C．不动

D．然而

4. What does the last paragraph mean?

A．When you meet with troubles, try to make yourself calm for a while.

B．Don't fight with life's troubles, or you'll forget who you are.

C．You can see your reflection if the water in the pool is clear.

D．If you feel tired, always remember to stop for a rest.

5. What's the best title of this passage?

A．A foolish boy

B．A wise old man

C．The reflection

D．The trouble of life

【推荐3】

Ladies and gentlemen,
       Days before, I received an invitation to give a speech in your school. I’m very glad to be here. Because I know that after studying for a long time, you are all understanding and careful. You are all excellent teenagers who are full of hope for the future. You’ve all grown up so much and I’m so proud of you.
       As you know, we human beings are group animals. So I advise you to remember the important people for yourselves in the daily life. They are all the people who are worth trusting. Never forget to thank them.

I’ll also give you some advice on how to solve your problems in the future. There will be many difficult tasks in front of you next. You’ll make mistakes along the way. But remember that making mistakes is usual. What you should do is trying to face them bravely. And along with difficulties,many exciting things are also waiting for you.

       As you set out on your new journey, you shouldn’t forget where you come from. The future is yours.

Good luck!

Yours,

Chen Jun

1. Why does Chen Jun come to this school? _________

A．To visit this school.	B．To study in this school.
C．To attend a class in this school.	D．To give a speech in this school.

2. How should we treat those important people who are worth trusting? _________

A．We should understand them.	B．We should help them.
C．We should accept their advice.	D．We should thank them.

3. What should we do in the future according to Chen Jun? _________

A．Solve problems alone.	B．Avoid difficult tasks.
C．Face mistakes bravely.	D．Wait for exciting things.

【推荐1】

In Darayya, a city in Syria, there’s a library, and it has 15,000 books on almost every subject you can think of. However, it is different from any libraries you know: It is a secret underground library, and only people in Darayya know where it is.

Over the years, war has shaken Darayya badly. Every day, houses are bombed and people are killed. Stores are closed one after another, and so are schools. To help the kids in Darayya with their learning, Anas Ahmad, a 19-year-old student, and his friends decided to build a library. They built the library under the ground to keep it safe from bombing. But it is dangerous to collect books for the library. Often, Ahmad and his friends look for books in houses that were destroyed. They need to be careful because they may be killed in another bombing.

You may ask, “In a place like Darayya, would people be interested in books?” “Just like the body needs food, the mind needs books,” says one library user. In the library, people enjoy their time of reading and forget about the terrible world above, so their life doesn’t seem so hard. Through reading, they are able to dream of a better life after war.

1. What are the books in Darayya’s library on?

A．Every subject.

B．War and Peace.

C．Science and arts.

D．Animals.

2. Who built the library?

A．Some foreigners.	B．A student and his friends.
C．The local government.	D．Some teachers.

3. How does the library get all those books?

A．The teachers give away their books.

B．The students buy books from different countries.

C．The volunteers send books to the students every year.

D．The students collect books from houses that were destroyed.

4. Why do people go to the library even during the war?

A．It’s safe to stay there.	B．The teachers give lessons there.
C．They find hope by reading.	D．They can get free lunches there.

5. In what order does the writer put his ideas in the passage?
①How Darayya’s library helps people.       ②The situations and problems in Darayya.
③How Darayya’s library was started.       ④What makes Darayya’s library special.

A．③-①-②-④

B．④-②-③-①

C．①-④-③-②

D．③-②-④-①

【推荐2】One bright morning, I was out for my usual run when I met an elderly lady who was waving her phone at me and speaking in a language I couldn’t understand. It sounded like she was in a hurry to get somewhere. I quickly realized that she was lost and couldn’t speak any English.

She showed me some map screenshots on her phone, but I had no clue (线索) how to read them. So, I quickly downloaded a translation app and we used the app to communicate. She spoke into the microphone (麦克风) in her language and it translated her words into English for me to understand. I typed my responses and we were able to communicate!

I soon figured out that she needed to get home, which was a long walk away. She didn’t want to use any transportation but I offered to walk her to a bus stop where she could call her daughter for a ride. As we walked, we laughed and joked, even though we couldn’t understand each other’s language. It was a pretty fun experience!

The elderly lady was very grateful for my help and kept thanking me for my time. I had to keep reminding her that it was no trouble at all and that I was happy to help. It was amazing how just a small act of kindness made such a big difference to her.

Finally, we reached the bus stop and she made her call. We said our goodbyes and she gave me a heartwarming message that made me believe in the goodness of humanity (人性). Even though we used technology to communicate, it was lucky that we could help each other out and not be stopped by our different languages.

Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to the passage.
1. What did the elderly lady show the writer on her phone?

A．Photos of her daughter.

B．Pictures of a map.

C．A video of her house.

2. How did the writer know the elderly lady’s problem?

A．They spoke in English.

B．They used sign language.

C．They used a translation app.

3. What did the writer do to help the elderly lady get home?

A．She drove her home.

B．She walked her to a bus stop.

C．She made a call to her daughter.

4. What does the underlined phrase “figured out” mean in Chinese?

A．弄明白

B．疑惑

C．承认

5. What is the main idea of the story?

A．The importance of learning a foreign language.

B．The value of developing technology.

C．The power of small acts of kindness.

【推荐3】Clara Daly was sitting on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when she heard a worried voice over the loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know American Sign Language?”

Clara, 15 at that time, pressed the call button (按钮). An air hostess came by and explained the situation. “We have a passenger on the plane who’s blind and deaf,” she said. The passenger (乘客) seemed to want Something, but he was traveling alone and the air hostesses couldn’t understand what he needed.

Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help blind and deaf people and she knew she’d be able to finger spell into the man’s palm (手掌). So she rose from her seat, walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt (跪) by the seat of the passenger named Tim Cook, then 64 years old. Gently taking his hand, she signed, “How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water.

When the water arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.

“He didn’t need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara said.

So for the next hour, she “talked” about her family and her plans for the future. Cook “told” Clara how he had become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she “looked attentively at his face with such kindness,” a passenger reported.

“Clara was amazing,” an air hostess said in an interview. “You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such an angel.”

Cook’s reply: “Best trip I’ve ever had.”

1. What was the air hostesses’ problem?

A．They had a very difficult passenger.

B．They couldn’t understand the passenger.

C．They didn’t know the passenger’s name.

D．They didn’t have what the passenger wanted.

2. Why did Clara Daly believe she could help?

A．Because she happened to learn some ASL.

B．Because she had helped people like Cook.

C．Because she thought she might know Cook.

D．Because her grandfather had the same problem.

3. Why did Tim Cook keep asking for service?

A．Because he was hungry and thirsty.

B．Because he needed someone to talk to.

C．Because he was afraid of taking planes.

D．Because he was interested in Clara’s story.

4. Which of the following words best describe Clara Daly?

A．Brave and clever.	B．Beautiful and lovely.
C．Patient and caring.	D．Outgoing and friendly.

【推荐1】Why keep(养) them?

People keep dogs and cats because they enjoy their friendship. Fish may not be friendly, but they have beautiful shapes(形状) and colours. It is a pleasure to watch them as(当……的时候) they swim in their tanks. What do they need? First of all, the fish need a suitable(合适的) tank, and you must fill(装满) the tank with suitable water. It is also good for them to have a few water plants in the tank to keep(保持) the water pure. Putting a few snails（蜗牛）in the lank is a good idea, too. They will keep the water clean. What about feeding(喂养) them? There are many kinds of fish food that you can get in pet shops. Most are suitable for all kinds of fish. You should feed your fish once a day. It is important not to give them too much food. Just give them as much as they can eat in about 15 minutes. This will keep them healthy.

1. Why do people keep dogs and cats?

A．Because they are strong.	B．Because they are cute.
C．Because they are friendly.	D．Because they are small.

2. Why is it a pleasure to watch the fish as they swim in the tank?

A．Because they have beautiful shapes and colours.

B．Because they can smile to people.

C．Because their shapes are strange.

D．Because they are always happy .

3. Some water plants and snails can __________.

A．keep the water full	B．keep the water pure and clean
C．keep the water clean and useful	D．make the tank beautiful

4. How can we feed the fish?

A．Give them as much food as possible .

B．Feed them once a day and give them as much as they can eat.

C．Feed them once a day and give them as much as they can eat in 15 minutes.

D．Feed them twice a day.

5. The best title for the passage is __________.

A．How to Keep Cats at Home	B．How to Keep Animals at Home
C．How o Keep Dogs at Home	D．How to Keep Fish at Home

【推荐2】China has made great achievements in biodiversity protection. Building a national park system is one of the greatest jobs that China has done so far. In October 2021, China’s first five national parks were designated (认定). They are home to nearly 30% of the earth’s key wildlife species (物种) found in China, covering a protected land area of 230,000 square kilometers. This table will inform you of the first five national parks—China’s treasures in nature.

Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park	Locations: Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces Landscapes: Mountains, hills, and valleys Representative species: Siberian tiger, Amur leopard (豹) Progress: Increasing population of protected animal species from the year of 2015 to 2022—Siberian tigers: 27→50; Amur leopards: 42→60
Sanjiangyuan National Park	Locations: Qinghai Province and Xizang Autonomous Region Landscapes: Glaciers, snow-capped mountains, high-altitude wetlands, deserts, alpine grasslands Representative species: Snow leopard, Tibetan antelope Progress: At present, the vegetation coverage of the grassland in the park has been over 60%, which is nearly 5% higher than that in 2015.
Giant Panda National Park	Locations: Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces Landscapes: Mountains, basins Representative species: Giant panda, red panda Progress: It is protecting over 70% of the wild giant panda population in the country. The population of protective animals in the park—Giant pandas 50+; Sichuan takins 1,300+
Wuyishan National Park	Locations: Fujian and Jiangxi provinces Landscapes: Mountains Representative species: Chinese pangolin, Cabot’s tragopan Progress: Through reasonable development of 10% of its area, the park has holds its biodiversity conservation in 90% of its area under protection.
Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park	Locations: Hainan Province Landscapes: Mountains Representative species: Hainan black crested gibbon Progress: The population of Hainan’s black crested gibbon in the wild—1970s: 2 groups of 7 individuals (个体); At present: 5 groups of 36 individuals

What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．When China’s first five national parks were discovered.

B．Some general information of China’s first five national park!

C．What challenges China’s first five national parks are facing.

D．Some actions to protect the wildlife species in these parks.