【推荐1】Most great inventors often met with much trouble in their work. Before they could succeed, they had to overcome thousands of difficulties which were put in their way. The following is one of such examples.

George Stephenson (1781~1848), a famous British inventor, made the first train in 1825, using a steam engine. When he was experimenting with the engine on the train, he met with troubles from the government, the newspapers and the gentlemen in the country. They said that the noise and the smoke would kill cows, horses and sheep, that the engine would burst or that the hot coals from it would set fire to their houses. People believed what they said. George Stephenson told the people that train could go on small rails, could pull carriages full of goods and passengers and that there was no great danger to them. It was a very difficult matter for him to make them believe. However, after some time, he was able to do it, and the first train that was driven by Stephenson himself proved what he had said. On the train there was a new steam engine. It was invented by him, and was proved a complete success.

The first day when the train ran on the rails, people along the way heard the noise of the train in the distance, and saw it running quickly to them. They thought it was a ghost. They ran quickly back home for fear and closed their doors tightly. They did not dare to come out until it had passed. A week later an old woman still said that her hen had been so frightened that it hadn’t laid any eggs for three days.

1. Before most greatest inventors succeeded, what did they have to face (面对)?
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2. Where were the troubles George met from?
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3. People didn’t believe that the noise and the smoke would kill cows, horses and sheep, did they?
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4. People were so afraid of the train, and what did they do?
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5. What do you think of the job of an inventor? Why?
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【推荐2】Li Yaoyou never thought his writing would become popular online.The 14－year－old at Wuhan Wuluolu Middle School wrote biography(传记) for each of his 57 classmates in classical(古典的) Chinese.And now people are admiring his great talent.
Li's biography has more than 8，000 words.He wrote about each of his classmates，including their birthdays and personalities(个性)．The ninth－grader sees it as a graduation gift to them.
In fact，writing a biography was part of his Chinese homework for winter vacation.Students were asked to read Historical Records(《史记》)．Then they had to write a biography for others.
At the beginning，Li just wrote about six classmates he knew well.His teacher then encouraged him to write more.It was a big project，but Li worked hard to complete it successfully.He didn't know everyone well.So he talked with his classmates' friends and observed(观察) them carefully.“Once，to write about a girl who I didn't know well，I talked with her friends for a few days，” he said.“My hard work paid off.I got to know she likes Pikachu and food！”
Expressing his ideas in classical Chinese was not easy.Sometimes，he searched online to learn it.But gradually，his language skills improved.“When I wrote the last 10 pieces，the words came to my mind naturally，” he said.Also，he tried to say something more about each person's special side.“Even if it is not a good，shining point，I keep it.I want to be objective(客观的)，” he said.
1. What did Li Yaoyou write about in his biography? (不超过15个词)
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2. Why did Li write a biography? (不超过15个词)
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3. What do you think of Li? (不超过10个词)
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【推荐3】阅读下面短文，完成相关任务。

Lei Feng Spirit

Every year on March 5, China celebrates “Lei Feng Day”. It’s a day to encourage (鼓励) community service (社区服务) and volunteering.

Lei Feng was a soldier (士兵) in the People’s Liberation Army (人民解放军). He died in 1962, aged 22. His short life was filled with “selfless (无私的) service for the people”, reported China Daily.

As a non-Chinese person, I learned about Lei Feng once I came to China. The lesson was quite memorable (记忆深刻的).

One day, I was riding my bicycle down the street and a tire burst (车胎爆裂). A boy asked if I needed any help. He kindly guided (引领) me to a nearby bike stand for repair. Once we got there, I thanked him and asked what his name was. He said, “I’m Lei Feng.” Not knowing who Lei Feng was, I replied, “Well, thank you, Lei Feng.” He and the others at the bike repair stand burst out laughing. I stood there confused (困惑的). Why were they all laughing?

A few months later, our Chinese teacher told us about Lei Feng, this hero of small acts of kindness and community spirit. I remembered the boy who helped me with my bicycle. Then it was my turn to laugh.

After this, I began to notice Lei Feng’s image (形象) on cultural souvenirs (纪念品) in local tourist shops. Learning more about his life, I think his spirit of public service is important. With threats (威胁) like the COVID-19 pandemic (疫情) and natural disasters (灾难), we need people to lend a hand and show the “Lei Feng spirit” now more than ever.

1. Why does China celebrate “Lei Feng Day” each year?
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2. 把划线句子翻译成汉语。
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3. What difficulty did the writer have in the story?
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4. Did the boy who helped the writer give his real name?
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5. Why does the writer think Lei Feng’s spirit is even more important now?
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【推荐2】Problems between parents and children are common. If you need to improve your relationship with your parents, you are not alone. How do you develop a better relationship with your parents? Here is some advice for you.

Act first.

Don’t wait for your parents to improve the relationship. You should take action first. Be thankful to your parents first. Show your thanks with your actions. Give your parents a nice gift or do some housework without being asked. They will be happy with you for these actions.

Be open and honest.

Talk to your parents about things that you care about and your feeling about these things. Often talk to them, and your parents can understand you better. If so, it’s easy for them to discuss things that you are interested in and develop the relationship.

Accept that your parents are different.

They grow up in a different situation with different technologies. So they think in a different way. Try to remind them of any problem in their relationships with their parents because of these differences. Use this information when you talk to your parents to improve you relationship with them.

Problems between parents and children are common. If you want to improve your relationship with your parents, here is some advice for you to     1     a better one.        First, act first. You should be     2     to your parents with your actions. Give them a nice gift or do some housework without being asked. These     3     will make them happy.        Second, be open and honest. Talk to your parents about what you care     4     and how you feel about them. Often talk to your parents. If so, they will understand you better.        At last, accept that your parents are different. They grow up     5    . So they think in a different way. You could use this information to improve your relationship with them.

【推荐3】How Can You Create Luck in Everyday Life?

You can probably agree that some people have more good things happening to them. Let's just call that luck. Now, would you like to learn how to be one of these lucky people? Here are 5 top tips for creating your own luck.

◎See the Good in the Past

It is easy to believe that you never have any luck in everyday life if you don't seem to be getting any breaks. But having had a difficult life gives you unusual lessons and develops courage.

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Some people are already lucky, and they just don't know it. Instead of giving all your attention to what you are short off look at how lucky you already are. You no doubt have some wonderful friends, family, and a roof over your head.

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Luck doesn’t just happen upon us …it comes to us when we're open. Learning a new skill, visiting a new place and trying a new hobby are all great ways of creating your chances.

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You'll never create any luck if you sit there waiting for it to fall into your lap. Take steps towards your goals and dreams and greet every challenge. You will find you create more luck in everyday life.

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Sometimes people would be prepared to help us out. If you need a hand with dealing with something, rather than wait for someone to offer you a lucky break, go and ask them if they will help you out.

A. Try Something New       
B. Take Action Right Now
C. Ask for Help If Necessary       
D. Feel Lucky about What You Have
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5. Do you feel lucky? Why or why not?（理由不少于5个单词）
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【推荐2】阅读短文，回答下面5个问题。（每题答案不超过10个词）

SOLOMON SLOW was the son of a gentleman, who lived on the border of the New Forest. His mother called him Solomon. “Because,” she said, “slow and sure is sure to do well. He is a wise child.”

“Yes,” said his father, “but he is too slow and unless he becomes a little quick and a little less lazy, I shall never make a man of him.”

When he was about ten years old, his father and some friends planned a picnic in the Forest and hired a large van to take them there. They were to set out at seven in the morning. Solomon knew this as he had heard his father say so the night before.

It was a really fine day when he woke up at six the next morning, but he was as lazy as ever. “If I get up about ten minutes before seven,” said he, “I shall be down in plenty of time.” So he lay still in bed and heard all the party pass his door as they went downstairs.

They even called to him; but he gave no answer, and only lazily rolled himself up in the clothes. At last, up he jumped, dressed, and ran down the stairs but he found the breakfast-room empty, and the van gone!

Snatching (抓) up his hat he ran as fast as he could down the road; but there was a high wind and the dust was in clouds everywhere. He screamed and shouted for the van to stop; but it’s useless. No one could hear him and at last, tired with running and half fed with dust he walked sadly home.

But even this did not cure him. He was a lazy boy and grew up to be a lazy man; and when in business, though the bus passed his door every day he was seldom ready.

1. Why did the mother call the boy Solomon Slow?
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2. What was the weather like when he woke up?
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3. When did Solomon Slow plan to get up?
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4. Did he catch the van in the end?
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5. What suggestion can you give to Solomon?
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【推荐3】阅读短文，根据短文内容，在短文后的空格里填入最恰当的单词（每空限填一词），并将答案写在答题卡相应的横线上。

Body image (身体形象) — the way people feel about their looks — is a big problem for many people today.

But what’s the cause? In the study, many people point at the media (媒体). Turn on the TV, or look through the Internet and you’ll probably see beautiful models, handsome actors and healthy and strong sports stars.

Many young people feel stressed to look like these “perfect” people. According to a study, more than half the teenage girls in the USA think they should be on a diet. And almost 20% teenage boys are worried about their bodies and weight.

Body image problems don’t disappear as we get older, either. In the UK, for example (化妆品) than any other age group. Older men are having less and less hair, so they also spend a lot of money.

Is there a solution to this problem? A study in the UK advised that body image lessons should be provided in schools. Others suggest we need to judge (判断) people by what they do, not what they look like.

Body image — A big problem for many people
Cause	The “perfect” fingers at the media (媒体): beautiful models, handsome actors, healthy and     1     sports stars.
Effect (影响)	For     2     people: *Over 50% teenage girls think they should be on a diet. *About 20% teenage boys are worried about their bodies and weight. For older people: *Women over 50 spend more money on cosmetics. *In order not to     3     their hair, older men also spend a lot of money.
4	School should provide body image lessons. What people do is more     5     than what they look.