【推荐1】Many people in the world are short of basic skills. That’s why governments are paying attention to food education in schools. They want students to have a good relationship (关系) with food and know about its importance.

Schools give kids different information on food. So, students learn about not only healthy eating but also food production (生产) and waste. They learn to make different food, too.

For example, UK students from 7 to 14 must learn to cook basic meals. In this way, students can learn a useful skill and good food habits.

In the US, schools use a farm-to-school method. They buy fresh food from local farms for their restaurants. Students also go on field trips to the farms. In some areas, US students learn to garden, too. When they grow their own fruit and vegetables, they respect (尊重) food more. They also try not to waste it.

Japan even has a rule on food education. Students can’t skip (略过) breakfast, and they can’t eat fast food. Students are living healthier lives thanks to good food education.

1. The underlined phrase “paying attention to” in paragraph 1 means ________.

A．caring about

B．looking for

C．finding out

D．worrying about

2. What can students learn from food education in schools? ________
①They make different food.                                     ②They sell different food.
③They learn about food waste.                                 ④They learn about healthy eating.

A．①②③

B．②③④

C．①③④

D．①②④

3. In which country may students go on school trips to learn about food? ________

A．In China.

B．In the UK.

C．In America.

D．In Japan.

4. Japan makes a rule on food education to ________.

A．help students save food	B．make students hate fast food
C．make students have lunch at school	D．help students eat healthily

5. Which of the following is the right structure (结构) of the passage? ________

A．

B．

C．

D．

【推荐3】Do you eat well every day? You need lots of fruit. You don’t need lots of dessert. You need many vegetables, but you don’t need many hamburgers. You need some chicken and eggs, but you don’t need many French fries.

Hi! I’m Mary. I like hamburgers, French fries, chicken, and ice-cream. I eat lots of them. I don’t like eggs, fruit or vegetables. I don’t eat eggs, apples, bananas, carrots or broccoli (西兰花).

Hi! I’m Mike. I like oranges, apples, bananas, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes , and salad. I eat lots of them. I like chicken and eggs, too. And I eat some of them. I don’t like ice-cream or French fries. I don’t eat them.

1. Mary doesn’t eat ________.

A．French fries

B．ice-cream

C．eggs

D．chicken

2. Mike doesn’t like ________.

A．chicken

B．eggs

C．bananas

D．French fries

3. Does Mary eat bananas every day?

A．Yes, she does.

B．No, she does.

C．No, she doesn’t.

D．Yes, she eats.

4. What vegetables does Mike like?

A．Pears.

B．Bananas.

C．Oranges.

D．Carrots.

【推荐1】Candy: the not-so-sweet story

Your parents warn you not to have too much sugar, but you think, "So what? It is just a small candy.     1     "

One candy is fine, but things can quickly get out of hand if you are not careful, and the result may not be so sweet.

Did you know that candy was used as medicine at first? Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used honey-coated fruits, nuts and flowers to treat digestive disorders (消化失调).     2    

    3     Real sugar comes from plants such as sugarcane and sugar beets. The sugar in candy is artificial (人造的). It not only has nothing healthy, but causes blood sugar to go up.

The clearest harm is to our teeth because candy provides easily digestible energy for the bad bacteria (细菌) in our mouth.     4     Not surprisingly, people who have a lot of sugar are most likely to become overweight. This is true for all age groups, especially for children. In addition, sugar can lead to serious problems such as cancer and other illnesses.

So, as you can see, too much of a good thing can be bad. Cut down on sugar and you will find yourself doing better in school and sleeping better at home! Just remember, "You are what you eat."

A．Even as late as 18th century, candy was used for people with digestive problems.

B．Candies are popular with children.

C．It can't possibly do much harm.

D．Unexpectedly, candy doesn't even have real sugar in it.

E．Sugar also sends a message to our brain and body that it is OK to take more.

【推荐2】Here are some tips about how to keep healthy.
1. Healthy food is important. If you want to keep healthy, eat lots of fruit and vegetables. Don’t eat much meat.
2. Water is important. Drink water every day. Milk is good for you, too. Don’t drink sweet drinks.
3. Exercise is important. You can ride your bike or play soccer. Going swimming is a good idea.
4. Clean air is important. If you are free, you can go to the park and enjoy clean air.
5. Your teeth are important. You should brush your teeth twice a day.
6. Sleep is important, too. Go to bed early. Don’t stay up late, or you will feel sleepy.
1. The writer wants us not to              .

A．eat lots of fruit	B．eat lots of vegetables
C．drink water	D．eat much meat

2. The third tip is about              .

A．healthy food	B．healthy drinks
C．exercise	D．clean air

3. We should brush our teeth              .

A．once a day	B．twice a day
C．three times a day	D．every day

4. Jenny often stay up late and never gets up early. You can tell her something about              .

A．the first tip	B．the second tip
C．the third tip	D．the sixth tip

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

A．Healthy Food	B．How to Keep Healthy
C．Ways of Exercising	D．The Importance of Sleeping

【推荐3】I’m Tom. To me, healthy food doesn’t always look good or taste delicious, and that’s why some people don’t like it.

Take water for example. Water is colorless and tasteless, but it is very good for us and we cannot live without it. Some of my friends like cola because it’s tasty and sweet, even though it also has a lot of sugar and may lead to obesity(肥胖) .

I don’t like eating eggs because I hate how they smell. My mom told me that eggs are very nutritious(有营养的), but I still dislike them. She tries to cook eggs in different ways that I might like better.

Healthy food should be more attractive(吸引人的). Can we find out ways to turn these foods into good-looking and tasty ones?

1. What doesn’t the writer think of water?

A．It has a lot of sugar.	B．It is good for us.
C．It is colorless.	D．It is tasteless.

2. Why do some of the writer’s friends like cola?

A．Because it’s tasty and sweet.	B．Because it’s cheap.
C．Because it’s nutritious.	D．Because it looks good.

3. In the third paragraph, we can infer ________.

A．the writer’s mother is not kind to him	B．the writer dislikes eggs
C．the writer’s mother loves him very much	D．eggs are nutritious and smells good

4. According to the passage, healthy food ________.

A．always has a good looking	B．always tastes delicious
C．is liked by all people	D．should be more attractive

5. The writer maybe a ________.

A．doctor

B．teenger

C．teacher

D．mother

【推荐1】A live-streaming app (直播应用) that monitors (监控) students in classrooms in some middle schools has raised a lot of online discussion. It was reported that any user of the app Shuidi could see inside classrooms. Some parents have praised the app for giving them the chance to monitor their children, while others worry about privacy (隐私) problems. Do you think the app is a good idea?

Zhang Xiaoru, 16:

I strongly support this app. Nowadays, children play an important role in the whole family, and parents always want to care for their children, wherever they are. This new platform (平台) helps parents see what their children are doing in classes. It’s also a good way to make students behave themselves in school.

Du Yina, 15:

I’m in favor of this app if parents get their children’s permission (准许) first. The app could help parents focus on children’s bad habits. It could also be used as a tool to prevent bullying (霸凌). However, parents should get their permission first to protect their privacy.

Zhao Xuehan, 16:

I think this app is a bad idea. Schools should be a pleasant and relaxing place for students to study and play. But we will feel uncomfortable if cameras are watching us all the time. We should pay attention to our privacy. Our lives shouldn’t be watched by the public.

Zhang Liliang, 15:

Any form of privacy invasion (侵犯) shouldn’t be allowed. Although some parents want to know more about their children, they should do it in a better way. Being under the eye of strangers is too dangerous.

1. What does the live-streaming app do?

A．It plays educational videos in class.	B．It lets students join online discussions.
C．It reports on which apps teachers use.	D．It monitors students in classrooms.

2. On which condition is Du in favor of the app?

A．Parents should get their children’s permission before using it.

B．Parents can change their children’s bad habits through the app.

C．The app could be used as a tool to prevent bullying.

D．The app is able to protect students’ privacy.

3. Zhang Liliang thinks the app is dangerous because it will ________.

A．invade students’ privacy	B．allow parents to see something they shouldn’t see
C．hurt people’s eyes	D．force students to do things they don’t want to do

【推荐2】Garry Golden is a futurist. Futurists are scientists who analyze the way the world is today and use that information.to predict what the world will be like in the future. Golden focuses on the study of transportation.   He spends his days studying the relationships between cars, subways, and trains. But he's most excited about imagining the way these relationships will change in the future.
Many public transportation supporters dislike big cities because they spend hours driving from one side of the city to the other.   And there aren't enough buses and. subways.
However, Golden sees a trend (趋势) toward fewer cars' in the future. He explains, "Cities have a cost of car ownership, which is a challenge. All these vehicles cost the city in services, in having to repair roads and other things. "Cars also take up a lot of space.
Golden points out that having so many parking spaces is wasteful. Much of the time the parking spaces
sit empty. What is the solution?"I think cities will make new laws to limit the number of cars people can have ，" says Golden. "Instead, people will use taxis, subways, and buses. New technology, like smartphones, can make these forms of public transportation even better. Imagine if everyone had a smartphone and used them to signal(发信号) when they wanted to ride the bus. Buses could change their route(路线) to meet people's requests."
How soon would these changes come? Golden admits that it will take several years.   Cities can be slow to change. Also, new systems of transportation can be expensive. "But it's coming," he says. "The trend of the empowered city will be here soon. "
The other trend that excites Golden is electric cars. Golden especially believes in the future of electric cars that have sensors(传感器) to understand the world around them. "If we have cars that can communicate with one another, they can adjust speeds to cut down on traffic jams,"he says. Rush hour in big cities would be much less painful.
One challenge is that it is hard to cheaply produce batteries that are strong enough for these cars. But Golden argues we could, also make cars out of strong plastic composites(合成物). The cars would then be much lighter and much cheaper to make.
Golden remains positive about the future. "There are so many exciting developments ，"he says. "In thirty years we will live a different world. "
1. What does Garry Golden mainly study?

A．The changes of future transportation

B．What cars will be like in the future.

C．How the world .is different from today

D．The relationships between cars and people.

2. Why does Golden see a trend toward fewer cars in the future?

A．-Because cities-take up a lot of space.

B．Because cars cost too much of the city

C．Because people prefer to take the subway

D．Because roads are sometimes too crowded.

3. Which of the following statements is true according to Golden?

A．New buses will take the place of cars as a way of transportation.

B．Electric cars with sensors will be able to put an end to traffic jams.

C．Future cars could be lighter because of strong and powerful batteries.

D．Future buses can receive signals and change their routes accordingly:

4. What is Golden's attitude to the future of transportation?

A．Uncertain.	B．Worried.
C．Hopeful.	D．Careful.

【推荐3】According to a University of Michigan study, kids spent two fewer hours each week on outdoor activities in the early 2000s than kids did in the early 1980s. Indoor activities without moving are more popular. Most people in the study spend most of their free time watching TV (85%) or playing computer games(81%). “This causes over-weight, greater stress and more physical and emotional(情绪的) illnesses,” says Richard Louv, a nature writer.

In fact, outdoor activities such as taking a friend along, kicking around a ball and taking photos can help. It is important for kids to play outside.

Firstly, outdoor activities open up your senses. You will feel better after spending time outside. “Surfing, camping and fishing help bring all of your senses to life,” says Betsy Keller, a professor at Ithaca College in New York. “Smell, sight ... they’re all active when you’re outside.” With your senses getting stronger, you’ll feel free and more creative.

Playing outside helps your body. When playing outside, you can be on hills, beaches or lakes instead of a flat floor. Different areas offer special fun and challenge your strength and balance. It also helps keep your body’s clock on track so that you sleep better at night and feel less sleepy during the day.

Outdoor play also makes your mind relax. Too much time indoors, such as watching TV or activities in non-green areas, may make it hard for kids to focus their attention and easy to feel stressed out. But staying in the nature helps them concentrate and lowers their stress levels.

Besides, spending time outdoors brings you closer to the environment. Hearing the leaves crackle underfoot, breathing in fresh air, walking through the woods in search of cool birds remind you of the beauty of the nature. You needn’t go to the countryside.________ . It can be your own backyard or that block of trees at the end of the street.

So the next time you sit down to spend time with a TV, consider treating yourself to a little outdoor play instead.

1. The first paragraph mainly tells us ________.

A．kids spend more time playing video games now

B．kids can take part in different kinds of activities

C．too many indoor activities are not good for kids’ health

D．outdoor activities will become more popular in the future

2. How many advantages of outdoor activities are mentioned?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

3. Which of the following is the best to fill in “        ” in the passage?

A．There are bits of nature everywhere.

B．You can enjoy yourself in the countryside.

C．There are more and more parks today.

D．You should protect the beautiful nature.

4. The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．tell kids ways how to deal with stress

B．remind people of the happy old times

C．introduce different kinds of outdoor activities

D．encourage kids to spend more time outdoors