【推荐2】阅读短文，根据要求完成文后的题目。

For as long as we can remember,one of the most popular ways parents use to punish their children has been the “time out”.

It seems that it is a good idea: the child sits on his own to reflect (反思) on what he has done. Then, when the time is up, he will say sorry and learn from the mistake.

However, just because it’s something that has been done for years, that doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do. In fact, very often, children don’t sit nicely and think about what they’ve done. Instead, they need to be told a few (or many) times to go back to their places and stay quiet. They’re not reflecting on why they are in the“time out”at all. Instead, they’re probably just really angry, and so are the parents. In the end, both the parents and the children make each other unhappy, or even angrier.

What can parents do to change this situation. It’s believed that trust and love should be built between parents and children. So, instead of starting a “time out”, try something called “time in”. A “time in”needs both a parent and a child to stay close until both get calm. After that, the parent and the child can discuss what happened and solve the problem together. If the child can make changes,everyone can then move on.

As we all know, punishment and violence (暴力) seldom work and will never teach the children what the right way to act is. A “time in” can be the great time for the children to learn through mistakes. So,instead of punishing them, we can use chances to teach and guide them to a place of learning.

A“time in” may take more time, but it does work.

1. What is the most popular way parents use to punish their children?(No more than 2 words)
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2. In the writer’s opinion, what should parents do when a child has done something wrong?(No more than 11 words)
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3. What are the advantages (优势) of “time in”?(No more than 13 words)
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4. 请将文中画线的句子翻译成汉语。
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5. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
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【推荐3】The Zisha teapots made in Yixing city in east China’s Jiangsu Province are considered to be the best tool for making tea. It was created during the Song Dynasty in the 10th century. According to literature, the first Zisha was made several hundred years ago.

Different types of clay (黏土) used for making Yixing teapots, mainly purple clay, red clay, green clay and mixed clay, are totally called Yixing clay. Yixing clay stands for “zisha” in Chinese because purple clay is most commonly used. To make a Zisha teapot, the material should be carefully selected and processed before it can be used. The most important step to make Yixing teapots is to keep pounding (拍打) the clay with a special wooden stick. They are produced in factories, not by machine but by hand.

The Zisha teapot is considered as the best teapot and the tea made in it tastes especially nice. And the tea can be stored overnight in it without going bad in spring, autumn, winter and even in summer. The clay is highly porous (多孔的), but water cannot go out from it. This is the most special about Zisha clay.

Another famous characteristic of Yixing teapots is that they can absorb (吸收) tea flavours (茶香). Over time, Yixing teapots can smell good even there is no tea in it.

The production skills of Yixing China’s Zisha teapots were listed among Intangible Cultural Heritages (非物质文化遗产) in 2006. Many people collect Zisha teapots, since it is not only a daily necessity but has become a work of art.

1     was it created?	People created it during the Song Dynasty in the 10th century. According to literature, the first Zisha was made several hundred years ago.
What material is used?	Different types of clay used to     2     Yixing teapots, mainly purple clay, red clay, green clay and mixed clay, are totally called Yixing clay.
Why is Yixing clay used commonly?	It is common to use Yixing clay,     3     Yixing clay represents “zisha”.
What is the most important step?	The most important step to make Yixing teapots is to keep pounding (拍打) the clay with a special stick made of     4    .
How is it made?	It is made of Yixing clay which     5     different types. Zisha teapots are produced by hand     6     of by machine.
What is     7     about it?	The tea can be stored overnight in it without going bad all     8     round. Water cannot leak (渗漏) from it, though the clay is     9     porous (多孔的). Over time, Yixing teapots can smell good even     10     tea in it.

【推荐1】阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容，在文章后小题空格里填入一个最恰当的单词注意：每个空格只填1个单词。

In today's world, it's natural to feel tired sometimes during those long working days. Luckily, there are some things you can do to fight tiredness.

If you aren't drinking plenty of water by now, you should! But remember that juice, soft drinks and the likes aren't what you should drink if you are tired, because they are full of sugar that in fact causes you to lose much water from your body. Water is king, so make a habit to drink a glass of water whenever you feel tired. You can put a full glass of water next to you, you will remember to take a sip (啜一口) here and there throughout your activity. You'll be surprised how quickly drinking water can get rid of your tiredness.

Sometimes you feel tired because you aren't active, especially when you have to work at a computer or sit at a desk all day. Movement, any type of movement in exercise, can help you. Moving your body creates an increased blood flow which in return increases your energy and defeats (战胜) tiredness. Also it makes your breath deeper and then you'll be more energetic immediately. So, all that you need to do is just get up, stretch (伸展) a little bit, or walk around if you can.

Laughing a little can also help you fight your tiredness. You don't have to laugh out loud. Simply finding something interesting is good. So start reading some jokes on the Internet, listen to some radio shows you like, or watch some funny videos on Youku. You will notice that once you start laughing, you won't be tired any more.

How to fight your     1
Ways	Details
Drink much     2	Don’t drink juice, soft drinks and other drinks that have much     3     when you're tired. Keep a full glass of water next to you and take a sip from time to time.
4     active	Move your     5    , and you'll be more energetic and feel     6     tired. Get up, stretch a little bit, or walk around if it is    7
Laugh a little	It’s unnecessary to     8     loud. Just enjoy yourself by reading jokes     9    , listening to some radio shows or     10     funny videos.

【推荐3】请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容，在文章后1—10小题的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。

When difficult people express themselves orally, they usually want at least two things: they are heard and they are understood. As a good communicator should be a good listener, five steps are towards good listening.

The first step is cooperating (合作). How does a difficult person know that you’re listening and understanding? In fact, it’s through the way you look and sound while he is talking. You may help him to fully express his thoughts and feelings. You do this by nodding your head in agreement, making certain sounds of understanding.

When the person begins to repeat what’s been said, it’s signal (信号) of Step two: turning back. It means that you repeat back some words he is using, sending a clear signal that you’re listening carefully and that you think what he is saying is important.

Having heard what he has to say, the next step is clarifying. At this point, you start to gather information about what is being communicated. Ask some open-ended questions, which will allow you to find out what intention he is hoping to satisfy.

The fourth step is to summarize (概括) what you’ve heard. This allows you to make sure that both you and the difficult person are on the same page. When you do this, two things happen. First, if you’ve missed something, he can fill in the details. Second, if you’ve shown that you’re making an effort to understand completely. This makes it more possible to gain cooperation from him.

Having listened carefully, you’ve now arrived at the point of confirming with the person that he feels satisfied that his thoughts have been fully voiced. Ask if he feels understood.

When enough sincere listening, questioning, and remembering are brought together, understanding is usually achieved and a difficult person becomes less difficult and more cooperative.

Listen to understand

Reason	Difficult people hope they are heard and     1     when they express themselves.
2     on listening	◆    3     in agreement and make some sounds of understanding while a difficult person is speaking. ◆Repeat some     4     that you have heard. ◆Collect     5     about the person’s expressions and     6     out his intention. ◆Summarize what the person has said to     7     the possibility of gaining cooperation from him. ◆    8     that the person gains satisfaction from speaking his thoughts.
Result	A difficult person will be     9     to cooperate with if understanding is achieved.
Comment	You may unlock the doors to difficult people’s     10     after you listen and understand.