【推荐1】The secrets of happiness
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are some suggestions to help you be happier.
　　1　　Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good a job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple happiness, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends.　　2　　
Another secret of having a happy life is to be active and have hobbies in which you can forget your problems. Many people enjoy dancing or playing a sport, such as skating or soccer.　　3　　
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they help others.　　4　　You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for your family, or simple help out around the house by washing dishes.

A.You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.

B. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone.

C. The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.

D. People who have several close friends live happier and healthier lives.

1. __________
2. __________
3. __________
4. __________
5. According to the article, what can bring lasting happiness to you?

A．Enjoying the simple things you like.	B．Being active and having hobbies.
C．Helping others.	D．All of the above.

【推荐2】
The family man?
Father was a hardworking man who tried his best to support his wife and three
children. He spent all his evenings attending classes, hoping to improve himself
so that he could one day find a better-paid job, except for Sundays. Father hardly ate a meal together with his family. He worked and studied very hard because he wanted
to provide his family with the best things that money could buy.
Whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often wished to spend more time with his family.
The day came when the examination results were announced. To his joy, Father passed with a good mark! Soon after , he was offered a good job as a senior supervisor (主管), which paid quite well.
However, the family still did not get to see Father for most of the week. He continued to work very hard, hoping to get the position of manager. Again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often wished to spend more time with his family.
Father’s hard word paid off and he was promoted(提升). Excitedly, he decided to hire a maid
so his wife did not have to do the housework any more. He also felt that their three-room flat was not longer big enough, and it would be nice for his family to be able to enjoy the comfort of a condominium(公寓). Having experienced the rewards of his hard work many times before, Father decided to further his studies and work at being promoted again. The family still did not get to see much of him again.
As expected, father’s hard work paid off again and he bought a beautiful condominium near the coast of Singapore. On the first Sunday evening in their new home, father told his family that he had decided not to take any more courses or pursue(追求) any more promotions. From then on he was going to spend more time with his family.
Father did not wake up the next day.
1. Father worked seven days a week, didn’t he ?
2. Why did father work and study hard?
3. What was father’s first well-paid job?
4. What did the family complain about father?
5. Where did father manager to buy a beautiful condominium for his family?
6. Do you want to have the “father”in your family? Why or not?

【推荐1】It is important to have positive（积极的）feelings in our daily life.

Compared with some unhappy people, those who are always happy and relaxed are less likely to suffer from cold, according to a new study. The researchers from New York University said, “Being happy helps the body prevent diseases. It seems that positive feelings may cut down the danger of illness.”

In an earlier study, Cohen found that happy people caught colds less often. And they hardly ever told their doctors that they didn’t feel well.

In this study, Cohen’s team interviewed 193 adults every day for two weeks. The people told researchers about their feelings that day. Two weeks later, all of them were made to catch colds by doctors, and they had to stay by themselves in a room for six days.

The results showed that each person in the study was equal（平等的）to fall ill. But people who were lively and relaxed said they felt happy during the research. Their illnesses were less serious and lasted for a shorter time.

Cohen believes that when people have positive feelings, their body may have a kind of chemical（化学物质）that helps fight illnesses. So if you care about your health, please look on the bright side and make yourself happy all the time.

1-2题完成句子；3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下全文的主题句；5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1. According to the researchers from New York University, __________ may cut down the danger of illness.
2. In this study, Cohen’s team interviewed __________ adults every day.
3. How did the relaxed people feel during the research?
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4. _________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________

【推荐2】阅读下面短文，补全表格中所缺的信息。

The vaccines China is now using are called “inactivated vaccines”（灭活疫苗）. There are no living viruses in these vaccines. They cannot cause the disease, but can show your body what the virus looks like and make you immune（免疫）to it. Studies show that China’s vaccines are 79.34 percent effective. If 79 percent of the whole population becomes immune, the possibility of COVID-19 spreading will be very low.

The vaccine is given by injection（注射）. It’s advised to get two doses（剂量）. You should wait about two weeks after the first dose to get the second one. The vaccines have been tested among three different age groups: 3 to 17, 18 to 59, and 60 and above. The 18-to-59 age group has the most data—the vaccines have been proven to be safe to this group. Experts suggest people from the age of 18 get vaccinated. But people who have serious diseases such as cancer（癌症）or diabetes（糖尿病）, or people who are allergic（过敏的）to any of the vaccine’s ingredients, should not get it. People who want to get the vaccine should not get any other vaccines during the same period. It takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity after vaccination. There’s also a small chance that your body won’t build immunity. So before the population becomes immune to the virus, it’s highly encouraged to keep wearing masks and washing your hands after getting vaccinated.

China’s Vaccine Policy
What is China’s vaccine?	“Inactivated vaccines” means the viruses are     1    .
How does the vaccine work?	The viruses in vaccine makes people immune to it in their bodies     2     causing the disease.
How is the vaccine given?	People should get two doses by injection to     3     the possibility of COVID-19 spreading.
Who can get vaccinated?	People from the age of     4     are encouraged to get vaccinated according to experts.
What should people do before the population becomes immune to the virus?	People should still wear     5     and wash hands.

【推荐3】Bridges are built over roads, rivers, or railways. They appeared a long time ago. Back then, they were built with stones, ropes, logs, and vines. Some were very simple, like a footbridge made out of a big tree. But today, bridges are bigger, stronger, and more modern. This is because we have better technology today.

Bridges are a mix of maths, physics, design, and architecture. They are designed by skilled engineers and they take years to build.

Bridges must be so strong that they can support not only their own weight, but also the weight of the people and vehicles (交通工具). People build it in a way that protects them from earthquakes, strong winds, and freezing.

The three main types of bridges are arch, beam and suspension. Let’s take a closer look at each one.

Arch (拱) bridges were invented a long time ago by the Romans. They were built out of stone or brick, and stood on support structures in the shape of arches. Beam bridges are horizontal (水平的) beams supported by columns. These bridges are very old as well. Suspension bridges have a tower (索塔) on either side. The towers are connected by cables. They are more modern, with the first ones being used in the early 19th century.

People all know that the oldest bridge in the world is the Zhaozhou Bridge in China. It’s an arch bridge made out of stone that was built in 605 A.D. But if you’re looking for the world’s longest bridge, it would be the Danyang-kunshan Grand Bridge. It is also in China. It has a length of over 164.85 kilometres!

根据文章内容填空，每空不限一词。
1. Bridges have a long history. In the past, some were very ________ but now they are bigger, stronger, and more modern ________ today’s better technology.
2. The bridges must be ________ support the weight of the people, vehicles and themselves. They are built in a way that protects them from ________ like earthquakes, strong winds, and freezing.
3. The passage tells us about ________ types of bridges including ________.
4. A long time ago, the Romans used stone or brick ________ arch bridges. The first suspension bridges ________ since the early 19th century.
5. The Zhaozhou Bridge is ________ the world’s oldest bridge while the Danyang-kunshan Grand Bridge is the longest one. They are ________ in China!

【推荐1】阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

Knitting(编织) is a popular craft in the United States. Knitters use needles and yarn to make garments such as scarves, gloves, hats, and sweaters. Some people prefer to knit by themselves. Other knitters enjoy getting together with others who love to knit, so they form a knitting circle—a club whose members chat and knit at the same time. If you want to start a knitting circle, planning is easy.
First, you should invite people to join your knitting circle. Ask your friends if they are interested in being part of the group. You only need two people to start your circle, but as the saying goes, “The more, the merrier!”
Next, you need to decide when and where to meet. A time in the evening or on the weekend might be the most convenient. You could get together at a member’s home, a local coffee shop, or a community(社区) center.
After you have decided on a time and place, tell the other members of the circle when and where you will meet and what they should bring. You might want to ask them to bring their own yarn and needles—and extra to share! Knitting circle members often lend and borrow materials (材料).
At your first meeting, you should discuss your long-term plans for the club. How often do you want to meet? Do you want to take turns to bring food and drinks to the meeting? Do you want to give things your group knits to a charity (慈善机构)?
Starting a knitting circle does not need much work. With some successful planning, after a few meetings, your group can become a close-knit community; in other words, a happy knitting family!
1. What is a knitting circle?
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2. How many people do you need at least to start a knitting circle?
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3. When is a good time for members of a knitting circle to get together?
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4. What is the passage mainly about?
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【推荐2】C)阅读下面的短文，并根据短文内容回答所提问题。

In September 1991, two German tourists were on holiday in the Alps (阿尔卑斯山脉). One day, they were walking along a road when they saw something in the ice. They stopped and looked. It was part of a body. They thought it was a climber, but they were wrong. This body was over 5300 years old. It was a man from the Stone Age (石器时代).

Ötzi, as the archaeologists (考古学家) called him, lived between 3350 BC and 3100 BC. He came from northern Italy and he was about forty-six years old. He was about 1.6 meters tall, and he had blue eyes and long, dark brown hair. We know that he was a farmer because scientists found pieces of corn in his clothes.

He changed our ideas about the Stone Age. Before Ötzi, archaeologists thought that copper (铜) didn't arrive in Europe until 2000 BC. However, Ötzi was carrying a copper ax (斧头) 1, 300 years earlier. He was also carrying a knife and some wooden tools. He was wearing warm clothes. These things show that Stone Age people were more amazing than we had thought.

1. How old was the body that the two German tourists found in the ice?
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2. Ötzi was about sixty years old when he died, wasn't he?
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3. What was Ötzi's height?
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4. Why was Ötzi thought to be a farmer?
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5. What was Ötzi carrying when he died?
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【推荐3】阅读下面短文，简略回答所提出的问题

In most classes, students sit at desks and listen to teachers in a classroom. But in a new class at chapman Middle School (CMS) in Kansas, US. Students are leaving the blackboards behind and having their class in the open air.

They are actually taking an outdoor life class. It's not a typical class, but teachers are trying it out. "We want kids to experience the outdoors," the class teacher John Harris said. Twenty-Six students attend the 9-week-long class. The class includes four parts: archery (射箭), hunting safety, survival skills (生存技能) and fishing. Students will also discuss how to protect natural resources.

Before Harris’ class this year, archery teacher Andy Fewin taught a outdoor life class. All CMS students took it. "It gets kids to join in something other than sitting and playing video games." Fewin said. Harris shares the same idea. He believes everyone needs to enjoy life and get outside.

"We have the outdoor life class to get the kids interested in their class." Harris said. "Since the start of this new class, students have changed a lot. They become more active and pay more attention in class after this meaningful and educational class." Harris said.

1. Where do students at Chapman Middle School have this new class?
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2. How long does this new class last?
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3. What do students learn in this new class?
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4. Why does Chapman Middle School (CMS) have this new class?
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5. What does Harris think of this new class?
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