【推荐1】阅读理解
(2014山西)
What does it mean to be green？“Green”is more than just a color．It also means taking special steps to protect the environment—the water，the land，and the air we breathe．Why green？Plants are green，and without them the earth wouldn’t be such a lovely home for us human beings．
Sometimes people call ours a“throw—away society”．That means we are always throwing away old things and buying new ones．Many times，if you no longer need something，someone else just might need it．For example，if your brother is old enough not to play with his plastic bike，why not give it to another family who has a little kid so that they don’t need to buy one？And one less large plastic toy doesn’t need to be produced．
Recycling(回收利用)has never been easier．Many organizations will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require(要求)it．Tell your mom or dad you want to become“Chief of Recycling”for your family．Now that you know what things you can recycle，find a place to keep them．Make sure you encourage everyone in your house to think whether things can be reused or recycled before they’re thrown away．
Almost everyone likes traveling．But next time before you travel around the world，take a look at your own backyard．Is there a place where you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden？If so，get there and get your hands dirty．Then you can watch with pride as your tree takes root，and your garden plants grow into big plants full of ripe，red tomatoes or tiny，juicy blueberries．Who knew being green would taste so good？

1. In the first paragraph，the writer introduces the topic of the passage by________．

A．telling an interesting story

B．explaining the word“green”

C．giving some special examples

2. In a“throw－away”society，________．

A．people shouldn’t produce any plastic things

B．people can get anything they want from others

C．people always throw away the used things and buy new ones

3. To be“Chief of Recycling”．you should________．

A．recycle things all by yourself

B．ask your family to use the old things all the time

C．find a place to keep the things that can be recycled

4. You are advised to run a fruit or vegetable garden in order to________．

A．creat a green environment

B．make a lot of money

C．get your hands dirty

5. The purpose of the passage is to tell us that________．

A．we must enjoy nature

B．we had better eat more green food

C．we should protect our environment

【推荐2】People in Western countries are eating less meat these days, whether for their health or because they want to protect animals. But now they have another reason.

Eating less meat can help to prevent climate change, according to a recent study published in Nature.

Raising livestock (家畜) is bad for the environment. When animals like cows digest (消化) food, their stomachs make greenhouse gases, which are a major cause of global warming. Seventeen percent of greenhouse gas emissions (排放) come from livestock farming, The New York Times reported.

In addition, to raise these livestock, people have to cut down forests and turn them into farms. Forests play a key role in fighting global warming because they absorb greenhouse gases.

Eating less meat according to certain guidelines could cut global food-related emissions by nearly a third by 2050, the study found. Keeping a vegetarian diet in the long term could bring down emissions by 63 percent.

But eating less meat won’t be easy. According to the study, people in Western countries will need to eat 90 percent less meat than they do now in order to have an impact (影响) on our climate. Scientists are now trying to find new foods to replace meat.

Some say that insects could help. A 2013 UN report said that eating insects is healthier and better for the environment. They produce 75 percent less greenhouse gases than livestock.

Some experts are creating lab-grown meat. They make meat in a lab using livestock cells (细胞). In March, US company JUST said people in the US might be able to buy its lab-grown meat by the end of this year

1. How much less meat should people eat to influence the climate?

A．63 percent.

B．70 percent.

C．75 percent.

D．90 percent.

2. Eating less meat can help protect the environment because _____.

A．there will be more animal-related waste

B．less livestock means less greenhouse gas emissions

C．animals are an important part of the environment

D．people will plant more trees around their houses

3. According to the story, eating less meat can help us _____.
a. stay healthy     b. reduce waste     c. protect animals     d. slow down climate change

A．a;b;c

B．b;c;d

C．a;b;d

D．a;c;d

4. What is the main idea of the story?

A．Why Westerners eat less meat these days.

B．What people will eat in the future.

C．How eating less meat influences the environment.

D．What the major cause of global warming is.

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It is easy to believe that the daily life of a plant is simple and boring. They seem to just stand there and sunbathe. In fact, plants are always busy doing many things. Measuring (估量) light is one of them. This activity helps plants to plan better for the future.

To start with, we should know how plants feel the light. In fact, there are some special proteins (蛋白质) in their cells (细胞). Once receiving light, they will call on other cells to produce, resulting in the growth towards the light.

Then what can plants get from measuring the changes in the amount (数量) of daylight? This helps them to tell what time of the year it is. If a plant is beginning to get more daylight, it knows it’s spring. Because of this, it may then start producing flowers.

If the amount (数量) of daylight starts to get low, the plant knows that autumn is coming. It may start to store “food”for its growth. For example, the potato plant will make tubers (块茎) - the potatoes that we eat.

Plants record not only the amount of daylight they receive, but also the quality (质量) of light. Some forms of light can help plants grow better. Direct sunlight, for example, works better than light that is being separated through the leaves of other plants. A plant can’t get the right form of light when it is prevented from getting light by other plants. It may then begin to grow taller or produce larger leaves in order to get more sunlight.

根据材料内容, 选择最佳答案。
1. What is one of a plant’s daily activities according to Paragraph 1?

A．Producing flowers.

B．Taking in CO₂.

C．Sleeping in the sun.

D．Measuring light.

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

A．吩咐

B．告发

C．讲述

D．区分、判断

3. What is the theme (主题) of the passage?

A．Nature.

B．Culture.

C．Education.

D．Technology.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Plants Tell Seasons

B．Plants “See” Light

C．Plants Need “Food”

D．Plants Sunbathe Daily

5. Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the text?

A．

B．

C．

D．

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Although she has been dead for over thirty years, many Americans still argue about Ayn Rand. More than twenty million copies of her books have been sold around the world. Many people say her books are poorly written. But people still buy hundreds of thousands of copies of them each year. People also continue to talk about her ideas and her interesting life.

In 1905, Alisa Rosenbaum was born in a Russian city. As a young child, Alisa loved books. She began to write her own stories when she was only seven years old. In college, she took classes in politics, history, law, and writing. In 1926, she traveled to the United States, and decided she would never leave. She changed her name to “Ayn Rand.” Then Rand moved to Hollywood, California to work in the movie business. She met and married actor Frank O’Connor in 1929. Throughout the 1930s, O’Connor acted and Rand wrote. She published( 出 版 ) two books during these years, but they did not get very popular.

Then, in 1943, Rand’s famous book “The Fountainhead” was published. It took her seven years to write the novel. “The Fountainhead” is an unusual novel. Most critics(评论家) did not like it. But readers loved it. In 1949, it was made into a popular movie.

In 1951, Rand and her husband moved to New York City. In 1957, her book “Atlas Shrugged,” was published. Rand thought “Atlas Shrugged” was the most important book ever written. The critics did not agree. One of them said it was a stupid book with dangerous ideas.

Ayn Rand died in 1982. Although many people are still opposed to Ayn Rand’s books and ideas, her books continue to be extremely popular.

1. According to the first paragraph, which of the following is NOT true?

A．Ayn Rand died more than 30 years ago.

B．Americans used to argue with Ayn Rand.

C．Ayn Rand’s books have been selling well.

D．People have different opinions about Ayn Rand’s books.

2. Alisa changed her name to “Ayn Rand” after .

A．she became a movie star	B．she got to the United States
C．she moved to Hollywood	D．she married Frank O’connor

3. Which of the following is true about Rand’s book “The Fountainhead”?

A．Rand spent 17 years writing it.	B．Everybody enjoyed reading it.
C．Someone made it into a movie.	D．It is a novel about famous people.

4. What does the writer of this passage think of Rand’s book “The Fountainhead”?

A．He doesn’t mind the book.	B．He loves the book.
C．He thinks it’s a stupid book.	D．He doesn’t mention it.

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Ayn Rand’s life and famous books.	B．Ayn Rand and her husband.
C．Ayn Rand’s book “The Fountainhead”.	D．Ayn Rand’s dangerous ideas.

【推荐2】Spending more than two hours a night doing homework leads to better results in English, math and science, according to a major study (by Pam Sammons, England) which has tracked (跟踪）the progress of 3,000 children over the past 15 years.

Spending any time doing homework showed advantages, but the influence was greater for the students who put in two to three hours a night, according to the study published by the Department for Education in England.

The scientists who did the research say their study emphasizes (强调）what students actually do rather than how much work the school has set.

Pam Sammons, a professor of education at Oxford University, said that time spent on homework showed the influence of the school—if children were expected to do homework and if

they enjoy their subjects. “That’s one of the reasons Indian and Chinese children do better. They put more time in it.” he added.

It’s also reported that students who enjoyed school got better results. “Schools could make sure children had a better experience by improving the school environment, making school work interesting and making children feel supported by teachers." Sammons said.

It is suggested that children aged 5 to 7 should be set one-hour homework a week, half an hour a night for 7 to 11-year-olds. Secondary schools were encouraged to set up two hours a night for 14 to 16-year-olds.

“Headteachers should make their own homework policy,” the government says.

1. Where can we probably read this passage?

A．In a poster.

B．In a magazine.

C．In a storybook.

D．In an advertisement.

2. According to the first paragraph, spending __________ doing homework leads to better results in lessons.

A．half an hour

B．an hour

C．over two hours

D．less than two hours

3. The underlined word “published” probably means __________ in Chinese.

A．公布

B．印刷

C．出版

D．发现

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

A．Schools could make sure children had a better experience.

B．Children aged 14-16 should spend an hour a night on homework.

C．The study was published by the Department for Education in China.

D．Chinese and Indian children do worse in schoolwork from Pam Sammons.

5. From the passage, we can know that __________.

A．Students should become interested in their results.

B．Students should do homework as much as possible.

C．Parents should encourage their children to do more homework.

D．It’s headteachers’ duty to make their students’ own homework policy.

【推荐3】Jeff Corwin is a scientist and author. He does these jobs with one life goal: to help save animals and their habitats. His latest book, 100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth’s Most Endangered Species, is a collection of stories about animals on the edge(边缘) of extinction. Corwin recently talked to TFK kid reporter Sarah Horbace.

Reporter: How would you describe your job?

Corwin: My job is to travel around, look at animals and tell their stories.

Reporter: When did you know this is what you wanted to do?

Corwin: I knew that when I was 6 years old. My dad was a police officer, and we lived in the city. I really enjoyed the time when I could go to the quiet countryside. The day that I saw my very first wild snake, I knew that’s what I would do for the rest of my life. I didn’t know if I would be a teacher or a zookeeper, but I know I would have a life connected with(与……有关) nature.

Reporter: Why did you write the book?

Corwin: We’re losing species(物种) very fast. I wanted to show people that while we are in a very serious situation, we are not at the point of no return. If we make big changes, we may have the chance to save what remains.

Reporter: Is it true that humans are the reason that many of these animals are in danger?

Corwin: Human beings have a powerful effect on every other living thing. The challenge is to make that effect a positive one.

1. Jeff Corwin’s life goal is to __________.

A．protect the environment

B．save animals and their habitats

C．let more people know about nature

2. The underlined word “extinction” means “__________” in Chinese.

A．灭绝

B．生存

C．冬眠

3. What does the underlined sentence mean?

A．Human beings are now in danger.

B．We can’t save the endangered species.

C．We can make some changes to save the endangered animals.

4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Corwin lived in the city when he was young.

B．It isn’t true that humans can have a positive effect on other living things.

C．Corwin has been trying his best to help save animals and their habitats.

【推荐1】Two-year-old hero Ye Chengfeng saved most of his family from a deadly gas leak(泄漏). As his grandfather lay dead, the child woke up his grandmother and saved five other family members from death.
More and more British school kids use their mobile phones to cheat(作弊)in exams. They use them to send messages to get the answers. So far this year, 1,013 students were caught cheating with mobile phones. Teachers are now teaching themselves so they can find the cheats. They also ask the students to hand the phones in before exams.
A new study shows that girl chimps(黑猩猩) are faster to use tools than boys! Experts found that girl chimps in East Africa use sticks to dig in the soil two years earlier than boys do. But they don’t know why. Girls watched their moms work, but the boys climbed trees. Yes, human girls always learn to write and draw first, but boys often run and play balls earlier than girls.
In Germany, doctors have three ways to help kids who are addicted (上瘾的)to the Internet. First, learning art — Kids learn painting or singing; Second, doing sports — Kids do swimming or horse riding. The last one is to go into nature — Kids plant flowers and grow vegetables. Doctors want kids to find other ways to have fun rather than surf the Internet.
1. How many family members did 2-year-old Ye Chengfeng save?

A．Six.

B．Five.

C．Three.

D．Four.

2. The British teachers are teaching themselves to________.

A．send messages to each other

B．find their students’ cheats in exams

C．stop the students from using their mobile phones

D．ask the students to hand in their phones before exams

3. According to the third piece of news, we know ________.

A．chimps are cleverer than monkeys

B．only chimps in East Africa can use tools

C．human boys always learn to write and draw earlier than girls

D．experts don’t know why girl chimps use tools faster than boys

4. The German doctors help kids addicted to the Internet so that they can________.

A．go into nature

B．enjoy their school life better

C．become famous painters and singers

D．find some other ways to enjoy themselves

5. Choose the best title for each piece of news above from the following six ones:
①Girls learn faster than boys?     ②Phone cheats          ③Little hero
④No cheating!          ⑤Internet cure          ⑥Go into nature

A．①⑤④⑥	B．③④⑥⑤
C．③②①⑤	D．②③①⑤

【推荐2】When we think about the deserts of the world, water abundance(资源丰富)is one of the last things that come to mind. But that might change for the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) in China.

There is a huge underground sea that has more water than all of the great lakes in total in North America. "People have never dared to imagine so much water under the sand before, "said Professor Li Yan.

A basin is, a valley (山谷）that usually collects water from the mountain drainage systems(山脉排水系统), like water that has melted and is running down from nearby, snow-covered mountains. But, if you look at the Tarim (塔里木)basin, you won't see any water.

That's partly because local people collect most of the melt water to irrigate crops. The rest either seeps into the ground or evaporates into the dry desert air.

So how did this desert have such huge water? It dates back to (追溯到)2,000 years ago when farmers in the region began irrigating the land. And the soil of the local farmlands is salty, like the sea. "As a result, agricultural development over human history has enhanced the carbon sink," they write in their report.

They estimate(估计)that as much as 10 times the amount in all of the great lakes could be down there. The scientists don't advise locals to go digging for it, though, because it's extremely salty sea water.

1. Where does the story happen __________________.

A．China.

B．Japan.

C．North America

D．Africa

2. What did they discover in Taklamakan Desert?

A．Oil.

B．Air.

C．Water.

D．Plants.

3. What does the underlined word "basin" in Chinese in Paragraph 3?

A．盆地

B．脸盆

C．基建

D．水域

4. Why do the scientists advise locals not to dig for the water?

A．Because it's a dirty sea.	B．Because it's salty.
C．Because it's not huge enough.	D．Because they think it's bad for the desert.

5. What does the passage mainly write about?

A．The Taklamakan Desert.	B．The Tarim basin.
C．Water abundance in China.	D．A huge underground sea in Taklamakan Desert.

【推荐3】阅读下面短文，根据短文内容判断句子正误。正确的写“A”，错误的写“B”。

The Double Third Festival is an ancient Chinese festival. It comes on the third day of the third lunar (农历) month. The day is said to be the birthday of the Yellow Emperor. He, along with the Yan Emperor, is considered to be the ancestor (祖先) of all Chinese people. The date was fixed after the Wei and Jin Dynasties.

In the Eastern Jin Dynasty, people often took a bath in the river on that day to wash away bad luck. Wang Xizhi wrote in his Lantingji Xu about how people took a bath and wrote poems (诗) while drinking from cups moving along the river. In the Tang Dynasty, people enjoyed drinks. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, people did activities like drinking from cups moving along the river, throwing stones, climbing mountains and listening to music.

In modern times, it is mainly celebrated by the people in the southern parts of China. For the Zhuang people in Guangxi, it is a festival for young people to sing songs and find their true love. Bamboo dancing is another important activity for them. For the Li and Miao people in Hainan, it is a day to remember ancestors. For the Han people, it is a time to go outside to enjoy flowers and cook eggs with jicai (芥菜). The Han people believe the special eggs are good for their health.

1. It is said that the Yellow Emperor set up the Double Third Festival.
2. Activities during the festival were related to the river in the Jin, Tang, Ming and Qing Dynasties.
3. The meaning of the festival to the Miao people is similar to that of the Double Seventh Festival to the Han people.
4. During the festival, many people will join in social activities outdoors.
5. The article mainly tells us the development of the Double Third Festival.

【推荐1】Lichun is called “Start of Spring” in English. It is the first solar term（节气）in the year. It also shows the change of the season and marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The date for Lichun usually comes on February 4 or February 5 in solar calendar（公历）. After Lichun, days become longer and nights become shorter, while weather is getting warmer. The following is some information about this solar term.

Stand the egg

In China, it is said that the egg can be set up on the first day of the spring, Spring Equinox（春分）day and Autumn Equinox （秋分）day. It is believed that if someone can make the egg stand on the first day of spring, he will have good luck in the future. Try to stand eggs today on your own. If you succeed in the challenge, it means good luck is coming.

Hold a special ceremony（仪式）

People in China began holding a special ceremony on the first day of Start of Spring about 3,000 years ago. In ancient China, people mainly lived on farming, and the change of seasons greatly influenced farming. Spring is the season for planting. After Lichun farmers may start to work in the field. And vitality（活力）heads back to all lives. For city people, time has come for them to do outdoor activities and enjoy warm sunshine.

Eat special food—Chunjuan

People try to eat something new to keep the spring. There has been a long history of eating chunjuan during Lichun. People will wrap（裹住）some vegetables with chunjuan. Besides chunjuan with vegetables, farmers will also send chunjuan as presents to each other.

1. When does Lichun usually fall on?

A．January 4 or January 5.	B．January 1 or February 1.
C．February 1 or February 24.	D．February 4 or February 5.

2. The purpose of making the egg stand is ______.

A．to be healthy

B．to have good luck

C．just for fun

D．to succeed

3. In ancient China, what influenced farming greatly according to the passage?

A．Warm sunshine.	B．The change of seasons.
C．The planting skills.	D．The outdoor activities.

4. You may find the passage in ______.

A．

B．

C．

D．

【推荐2】下面文章中有五处（1—5小题）需添加小标题。请从以下选项（A—E）中选出符合各段意思的小标题。

You can do the wrong things from saying hello to eating when you go to a foreign country. Be careful of the following mistakes and try not to do them.

    1    

Personal space is different around the world. In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to them, you’ll be unkind. In Korea, backslapping（拍背）someone who you don’t know very well will make him feel uncomfortable. In Thailand, you shouldn’t touch anyone’s head.

    2    

In some cultures, it’s not good to blow your nose in public, especially at the table. The Japanese also refuse the handkerchief.

    3    

In some countries, like Japan and some African nations, food is the only thing to talk about at table, so don’t start talking about other daily things while others are having dinner. You may be met with silence（沉默）, not because your friends are unfriendly, but because mealtimes are for eating, not talking.

    4    

If you take off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party, the hostess will think you are uncivilized（不文明的）. But if you don’t take off your shoes before going to a home, in Japan, Hawaii or the pacific islands, you’ll be considered impolite（无礼的）.

    5    

In India, it’s important to wash your hands before eating. You should use the left hand to eat and the right hand to do other things. If you eat with the left hand, your friends will be unhappy and think you are impolite.

A．Blowing your nose.

B．Using the right hand.

C．Touching someone.

D．Talking over dinner.

E．Taking off your shoes or not.