【推荐1】阅读理解
In the United States, every year, Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of November. Because Canada is to the north of the United States and is colder, the harvest comes earlier in a year. In Canada, people have Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday in October.
The harvest brings a lot of food to people. On Thanksgiving Day, people in Canada and America like to have a big meal with their friends and family just like Chinese people do at the Mid-Autumn Festival. Many Canadians and Americans put flowers, vegetables and fruits around their houses to say "Thank you" for the harvest. At a Thanksgiving Day dinner, many Canadians and Americans eat turkey, potatoes and pumpkin pies. These food are like the food of many years ago. They say "Thank you" for the harvest that comes every year.
1. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of_______.

A．January

B．May

C．November

D．December

2. Canada has Thanksgiving Day earlier in a year because

A．they like flowers	B．the harvest comes earlier
C．they have a big meal	D．they want to be different

3. What do people usually say on Thanksgiving Day for the harvest?

A．Good morning.	B．I'm hungry.
C．Hello.	D．Thank you.

【推荐2】June 6 is National Eye Care Day. It is a good chance for us to improve our eye health. What are common eye problems we have today? How can we protect our eyes? Read on to find out the answer.
Eyes are important in our everyday life. We use them to read books， see colors and view the wonders of the world. But sometimes， we use them too much and it hurts them.
In the past， nearsightedness (近视) was a common eye problem among children. This is mostly because of their bad eye habits， such as watching TV too long and reading books in bed.
However， today’s technology (技术) is changing the way we live. Children spend more time working and playing in front of computers， mobile phones. US children spend about more than 42 hours a week in front of electronic screens (电子屏幕)， US’ ABC news reported.
This is really bad for our eyes. People may get dry and red eyes， eye pain， watering and other eye problems.
But don’t worry. The following tips can help you protect your eyes.
●When using a computer， you’d better make text size bigger until your eyes feel comfortable.
●When you are using mobile devices (设备)， keep them at least 30 cm from your eyes. Try not to use your mobile phone in direct sunlight.
●Remember to take a 20-20-20 break: every 20 minutes， take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet (about 6 meters) away.
●Spend less time in front of screens. One to two hours a day is OK for your eyes.
1. From the passage， we can learn that             .

A．reading books in bed is the most important reason for nearsightedness

B．too much time in front of electronic screens can make us get eye problems

C．US children spend more time on computers than those in any other countries

D．people know the importance of their eyes and always take good care of them

2. What does the underlined word “break” mean?

A．弄坏

B．折断

C．休息

D．结束

3. What should you do if you want to keep your eyes healthy?

A．Don’t watch TV or use any mobile devices at any time.

B．Make reading text easier and shorter until your eyes feel comfortable.

C．Every 20 minutes’ read， take a 20-second rest and look a little far away.

D．Keep mobile devices far from your eyes. Try to use your mobile phone in dark.

4. What can be the best title for this passage?

A．National Eye Care Day

B．Tips for how to protect your eyes

C．The importance of eyes

D．Too much time for electronic screens

【推荐3】According to the World Happiness Report, people who live in Denmark are the happiest in the world. Why? Because they know the secret to happiness— “hygge”. But what is “hygge”?   

The Danish word “hygge” (pronounced “hoo-ga”) is often translated into English as “coziness”. But coziness paints only part of the picture. It’s also about spending peaceful time in a quiet environment with no calendar. It’s about spending time alone or spending time with family.   

Danish people are very good at “hygge”. For example, they create a “hygge” environment by burning candles in classrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, etc. According to some reports, Danish people burn more candles every year than people from any other European country.   

However, “hygge” isn’t just about creating a nice and warm environment. It is best enjoyed with family members and friends. With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter, Danish people spend more time indoors, and they often get together for a meal or hot drinks, without the distraction (使人分心的事物) of technology or the stress of daily life.   

Still can’t understand what “hygge” is? If you’re reading this in a comfortable chair, with a few candles around you, that sense of coziness you’re feeling might just be “hygge”.

1. People who live in ________ are the happiest in the world according to the World Happiness Report.

A．Canada

B．France

C．Australia

D．Denmark

2. How do Danish people create a “hygge” environment?

A．By painting their houses.	B．By cleaning up bedrooms.
C．By burning candles.	D．By shopping alone.

3. With up to 17 hours of darkness every day in winter, Danish people can do the following except ________.

A．not playing computer games till midnight

B．spending more time indoors

C．staying up late to work in their own rooms

D．getting together for a meal or hot drinks often

4. The underlined word “coziness” means “________” in Chinese.

A．诚信

B．友善

C．舒适

D．幸福

5. The article mainly tells us ________.

A．when Danish people like to stay at home	B．why Danish people burn so many candles
C．how Danish people spend their winter	D．what the Danish secret to happiness is

【推荐2】I’m Li Shan from China. Spring Festival is very important in my country. Like Christmas, it happens every year, but not on the same day. It usually comes in February, but sometimes it comes in January. I’ve got some photos of it. Have a look at them.

Here’s the first one! It’s a few days before Spring Festival. My mother’s cleaning our house and sweeping away bad luck. This is another photo. Look at the food on the table! We always buy a lot of food before the festival. Oh, I love this photo. We are celebrating Spring Festival with a traditional family dinner on the evening before Spring Festival. There’s so much delicious food. I’m eating jiaozi——a kind of dumpling. After the dinner, we usually watch a special programme on TV. Look at the last photo. My parents and I are visiting my uncles and aunts. We are wearing new sweaters and coats. I always get a hongbao. It means lucky money.

1. When does Spring Festival happen?

A．It comes in January.	B．It comes in December.
C．It comes in February.	D．It comes in January or February.

2. How many photos have been introduced(介绍) by Li Shan?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

3. The underlined word “traditional” means “ ________ ” in Chinese.

A．美味的

B．特殊的

C．传统的

D．有意义的

4. Which statement is NOT TRUE?

A．Spring Festival happens every year.

B．Li Shan’s mother sweeps away bad luck a few days before Spring Festival.

C．Li Shan eats jiaozi on the evening before Spring Festival.

D．We usually watch a special programme on TV after Spring Festival.

5. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Li Shan’s family photos	B．The Spring Festival
C．The evening before Spring Festival	D．A Happy family