【推荐1】There was a terrible rainstorm last night. Now the Hills are talking about what they were doing at the time of the rainstorm.

Eric	I was watching my favourite cartoon on TV. Suddenly, the lights went out and it began to rain heavily. I was so scared that I ran to get into my bed. Then I heard my mom shouting ,“Don’t be afraid, my son. I’m coming soon.”
Mrs. Hill	I was doing the dishes. I quickly stopped and ran to close all the windows. I was looking around when I heard my son crying. So I ran to help him.
Rosa	I was washing my hair while the rain was beating against the windows. Suddenly, it got dark. I was afraid and don’t know what to do. Luckily, my dad came and asked me to get back to my bedroom. Then he went out of the house to see what was happening.
Mr. Hill	I was writing a report on the computer. Two days ago, I listened to the Weather Report. But I didn’t think it would come so suddenly. I quickly stood up and walked around to see if everything was OK. Other families might be in trouble. So I went to help them.

1. Who was working on the computer when the rainstorm happened?

A．Eric.

B．Mrs. Hill.

C．Rose.

D．Mr. Hill.

2. What was Erick doing at the time of the rainstorm?

A．He was doing his homework.	B．He was watching TV.
C．He is washing his hair.	D．He was playing computer games.

3. Where might Mrs. Hill be when the rainstorm came?

A．In her bedroom.	B．In the sitting room.
C．In the kitchen.	D．In the washing room.

4. How did Rosa feel when it got dark suddenly?

A．Excited.

B．Surprised.

C．Happy.

D．Afraid.

5. What did the Weather Report say about the weather two days ago in this area?

A．A strong wind would come.	B．A snow would come.
C．A rainstorm would come.	D．A fog (雾) would come.

【推荐2】Many kids do housework such as doing the dishes, making the bed, and folding the clothes. In exchange, they get some money or other computer time.

Paying kids for housework is one of the most popular topics, especially at a time when everyone is more careful about money. Some parents think since adults are paid to do their jobs, we should pay kids for everyday housework.

But some people don’t think kids should get rewards（报酬）for doing housework. Susie Walton, an expert, believes that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isn’t worth doing unless you get something in return. Walton said, “A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It’s important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities（责任）in the house, and families decide how they want their home to look, and how they are going to keep it looking like what they want.”

Other people believe that getting a reward encourages kids to do housework, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to get money. There are also apps（程序）that gives kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed（兑现）either online or in the real world. “Our goal is to give kids lawful power so they can get rewards,” says Chris Bergman. “And kids need rewards to help encourage them.”

1. Which of the following housework is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．Washing the dishes.	B．Cooking meals.
C．Folding the clothes.	D．Making the bed.

2. What’s Walton’s idea in the passage?

A．Running exercise is a kind of team work.

B．People work to get some rewards.

C．Kids have responsibilities in the house.

D．Doing the housework is only the parents’ job.

3. What should kids do according to Chris Bergman?

A．They should do housework without rewards.

B．They should do more housework.

C．They should do housework by getting rewards.

D．They should stay away from housework.

4. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Kids Should Study as Well as Doing Housework

B．Let Children Do Some Housework

C．Should Kids Be Rewarded for Doing Housework

D．Doing Housework Is Good for Children’s Study

【推荐3】根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整，并将其标号填写在下面题号后的横线上。

It’s nine o’ clock in the evening.     1     His father is writing a story in the room. He works as a newspaperman（新闻记者）. His mother is helping Guo Peng’s sister learn English.     2     She works very hard. What’s his grandpa doing?     3     He says he wants to learn about the history of the world. His grandma likes Beijing Opera（京剧） very much, but now she’s doing some cleaning in the bathroom.     4     Do you know what Guo Peng is doing?     5     There is no homework today.

A．He is reading a history book.

B．He’s watching TV in the living room.

C．She is a teacher.

D．All of them are doing different things.

E．Guo Peng’s family are all at home.

【推荐1】Do you want a job？Here are some jobs for you. Please have a look！

WAITER WANTED（1） Are you hardworking? Do you like to meet people? If your answer is “Yes”, and then we have a job for you as a waiter. Call AL Hotel at 556779!	SUMMER JOB（2） Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? If you want to work for our magazines as a reporter, please call Karen at 558366.
HELP WANTED（3） Do you like babies? Can you look after one baby for two days? If you are sure to take good care of it, call us at 766588. Hurry!	CLEANER WANTED（4） Can you make a large house clean and tidy? If you hope to get the job paid at $20 a time, call us this evening 18:00-20:00. Tel: 633800.

1. The above job ads are probably from ____________ .

A．a newspaper	B．a story book
C．a science book	D．a guide book

2. If you like children and have two days free, you can call at ________for a job.

A．556779	B．558366
C．766588	D．633800

3. If the owner of the large house asks a cleaner to tidy his house twice a week, how much will the cleaner get in a month?

A．$120.

B．$160.

C．$280.

D．$240.

【推荐2】

Safety tips for taking the bus
Wait for the bus ● Always arrive at your bus stop early. If the bus is late, please stay at the bus stop. ● Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before you get on. ● Make sure that you have your bus card or money ready before you get on the bus.	Get off the bus ● Remove your headphones before you get off the bus, as they can stop you from being fully focused on potential (潜在的) danger. ● Get off the bus in orderly manners. Do not push, shove (硬挤) of run. ● Never cross the road in front of a bus. ● Cross the road after the bus has moved on and you can see clearly in all directions. ● Please tell the bus driver if there is something special.
Get on the bus ● If you are on a bus with safety belts, make sure to wear yours. ● Make sure you know where the emergency exits (紧急出口) are in case there is an emergency. ● Do not run or jump on the bus. ● Stay away from other people and their private things. ● Do not kick the seat in front of you. ● Do not leave litter behind on the bus. ● Treat the bus driver politely.

1. What is the correct way to wait for the bus?

A．Stay near the bus stop.	B．Prepare the bus card or money ahead of time.
C．Don’t arrive at the bus stop early.	D．Get on the bus before it stops in the right place.

2. It is important to ________ on the bus.

A．put the safety belt aside	B．treat the driver carefully
C．pick up the rubbish	D．know the right place of the safety exits

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Never chat with the bus driver.	B．Get off the bus in order.
C．Don’t cross the road in front of a bus.	D．Take off your headphones before getting off the bus.

4. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To tell us to get off the bus safely.	B．To tell us to get on the bus quickly.
C．To tell us to wait for the bus patiently.	D．To tell us to keep safe when taking the bus.

【推荐3】Do you love running? Try the new running trend (趋势)—the Color Run. You can have the most color-filled day of your life with family and friends.

What is it like? During the activity, people will shoot (发射) colorful powder (粉末) at you at every kilometer. Just when you think you can’t possibly be more colorful, you’ll cross the finishing line and find yourself in the middle of a color storm!

Who can come? The Color Run is for everyone! You’re welcome to walk, run or dance your way to the finishing line. And the activity is family-friendly. Kids under 6 can run for free.

What can you wear? The dye (染料) can come out in the wash, so you can wear whatever you want! We recommend you to wear something you don’t mind getting a little colorful. Most runners like wearing white to show off all the colors.

根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
1. People will become ________ after the activity.

A．friendly

B．colorful

C．comfortable

2. Who can take part in this activity?

A．Only kids.

B．Only adults.

C．Everyone.

3. What does the underlined word “recommend” mean in Chinese?

A．要求

B．允许

C．推荐

4. What color of the clothes is the most popular during the run?

A．Black.

B．White.

C．Blue.

5. Where can we read the passage?

A．In a sports magazine.

B．In a guide book.

C．In a dictionary.