【推荐1】An old woman had a cat. The cat was very old. She couldn't run quickly, and she could not bite （咬）, because she was so old. One day the old cat saw a mouse. She jumped and caught the mouse. But the mouse got out of her mouth and ran away, because the cat could not bite it.

Then the old woman became very angry because the cat had not killed the mouse. She began to hit the cat. The cat said, "Do not hit your old servant. I have worked for you for many years, and I would work for you still, but I am too old. Do not be unkind to the old, but remember what good work the old did when they were young. "

1. The old cat couldn't _________.

A．jump

B．see

C．bite

D．catch the mouse

2. The old woman was angry because the cat _________.

A．saw a mouse

B．hit the mouse

C．ate her fish

D．didn't kill the mouse

3. The story tells us _________.

A．to keep a cat as a pet	B．to be kind to the old
C．not to use the cat to kill the mouse	D．not to remember what the old did

【推荐2】There are always many people who say “Lucky me.”, while others always complain (抱怨) “What bad luck!” What makes this difference? In fact, these lucky people are no more truly lucky or special than you and me. They simply have a few good habits and behaviors.

Lucky people always use their time wisely and make the most of every day because time is flying. One day, you are 16 years old and have your whole life in front of you. Then suddenly you wake up in 40 years old. Yes, this is how quickly time flies. So don’t waste it on meaningless things.

Besides, lucky people believe that they are lucky, so they face life hopefully. They are always in a good position and see only challenges, not problems in front of them. The ability to be active without turning a blind eye to problems is of great value.

Lucky people are not ruled by stress and try to keep calm in all conditions. This help them apply their emotional (情感的) strength properly and remain calm no matter what happened. Luckily, the ways for dealing with feelings and stressful situations are available for everyone, and with some practice, you can have them.

As you can see, luck is more about a person’s attitude (态度). Lucky people are believed to be more active and stronger, and you can learn from their habits and behaviors. Next time when you want to complain your bad luck, please change your attitude. Maybe that is a good thing.

1. Which question could best help us find out the writer’s purpose?

A．Did the writer introduce some lucky people?

B．Did the writer share a story about good luck?

C．Did the writer study the true meaning of luck?

D．Did the writer describe what good luck a man may have?

2. Why do lucky people always make the most of every day?

A．They grow old more easily.	B．They want to become wise.
C．Time goes very quickly.	D．They have to do many things.

3. What does the underlined word “apply” mean?

A．Use.

B．Lose.

C．Avoid.

D．Hide.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．How to Become a Lucky Person	B．How Lucky People Use Their Time
C．How to Change Your Attitude Towards Life	D．How to Be a Happy Person

5. Where is the text probably from?

A．A tour map.

B．A school notice.

C．A sports report.

D．A magazine.

【推荐3】This is a true story that happened between a passenger and a flight attendant(空中乘务员).It shows us the hidden power of smiles.

It was a cross-country flight. The plane had just taken off. One passenger wanted to take his medicine. He told a flight attendant that he needed a cup of water. The flight attendant told him that she would bring him water in ten minutes.

Thirty minutes later, the passengers ring for service sounded again. The flight attendant suddenly realized that she had made a terrible mistake. She was kept so busy that she forgot to bring the passenger water. She hurried over to him with a cup of water, but he refused it.

In the hours that followed, each time the flight attendant passed by the passenger, she would ask him, with a smile, if he needed help. The passenger, however, paid no attention to her.

The next morning, the flight landed. When he was going to get off the plane, the passenger asked the flight attendant to hand him the passengers' booklet (小册子). The flight attendant felt depressed (沮丧的). She knew he would write some sharp words. However, with a smile. she handed he booklet to the passenger.

After all the passengers had got off the plane, the night attendant nervously opened the booklet. A smile came to her lips. Do you know why? Well, the passenger had written, During the night, you asked me if I needed help twelve times in all. I didn't need any help, but how could I refuse your twelve sincere smiles?

That's right! Who can refuse twelve sincere smiles from a friendly person? So, would you like to smile more often at people around you? You would then feel the power of smiles yourself.

1. The flight attendant didn't bring the passenger water at first because _______.

A．there wasn't enough water on the plane	B．the passenger paid no attention to her
C．the passenger didn't smile at her	D．she was so busy that she forgot it

2. How did the passenger probably feel when the flight attendant brought him the water?

A．Thankful.

B．Surprised.

C．Unhappy.

D．Satisfied.

3. When the passenger wanted the booklet, the flight attendant thought he would _______.

A．leave his phone number	B．order another cup of water
C．write some beautiful words	D．complain about her service

4. Which of the following can be the best title?

A．Forgive and Forget the Smile	B．Smile Sincerely Twelve Times
C．Wear Smiles When in Trouble	D．Keep Smiling to Passenger

【推荐1】

A hungry fly speeds through a forest. It smells nectar(花蜜) and lands on a green leaf. It starts to drink the sweet liquid. Suddenly, the fly’s world turns green. The two sides of the leaf close against each other. Long green teeth lock together around it. The fly has been caught by a Venus flytrap (食蝇草). There is no escape (逃脱).

Unlike most plants, the Venus flytrap is carnivorous, which means it eats meat. And it is perhaps the most famous killer plant. However, scientists have wondered for a long time how it hunts and eats. Only until recently did they start to find it out: After years of study, plant scientist Alexander Volkov believes he now knows the Venus flytrap’s secret. “This,” says Volkov, “is an electrical plant.”

There are three small hairs along each of the Venus flytrap’s two leaves. When an insect touches a hair, it creates an electrical sign in the leaf. The insect can keep on feeding—-for now. But if it touches another hair within 20 seconds, the plant will take action, shutting its famous trap. The bristles (硬毛) on the edges of the leaves work like jail bars to prevent insects from making an escape. This system allows the plant to tell the difference between a drop of water, for example, and a living thing. And that probably keeps the plant from wasting time on raindrops or other things that aren’t its food.

Once caught, an insect has little chance of being alive. The Venus flytrap now lets out a different liquid-one that slowly eats away at the insect. Ten days later, the plant’s leaves open again and the parts of the insect that couldn’t be digested (消化) fall out. The Venus flytrap is ready for its next meal.

This is just one of the interesting biological peculiarities (特性) of the Venus flytrap, scientists are still working hard to explore more about this mysterious plant.

1. How does the writer lead in the topic “Venus flytrap” in Paragraph 1?

A．By describing a scene.	B．By telling a story.
C．By explaining reasons.	D．By comparing facts.

2. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A．why the Venus flytrap eats meat	B．when the Venus flytrap uses its hair
C．what the Venus flytrap is famous for	D．how the Venus flytrap hunts and eats

3. According to the passage, an insect will be caught when it ________.

A．flies above a flytrap for a long period of time

B．tries to run away from a flytrap’s bristles

C．touches different hairs of a flytrap in 20 seconds

D．touches the edges of a flytrap’s leaves very gently

4. Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．The Secret of Carnivorous Plants	B．The Natural Enemy of Flies
C．A Famous Killer Plant	D．Magic Plants and Insects

【推荐2】Nowadays, many people in China are racing against time. They put a lot of value in “being on time” because they think it is important to be on time. However, in some other countries of the world, people have different opinions on “being on time”

Germany

Thanks to its industrial (工业的) past, in Germany you are expected to arrive at least ten minutes earlier for any planned meeting.

In Germany, being on time is risky (有风险的) enough because your hosts will probably already be there waiting, wondering how on earth (竟) you could be so stupid. What will you do if anything unexpected happens, like heavy traffic or a sudden rain? So, remember to arrive early in Germany.

Saudi Arabia

Some countries care little about time and Saudi Arabia is one of them, It’s because of their long history of desert living where time is not the first thing to think about. It could be that it’s too hot to do anything on time. So don’t expect them to be on time. Moreover, looking at your watch during an event is even considered as bad manners. So don’t get angry with them, either.

Ghana

Most meeting times can be changed, even if an exact time is given, Ghanaians are very relaxed and easygoing. They think that if everyone is late, then no one is late. After all, what can’t be done today can get done tomorrow. If you find it difficult to deal with, prepare to be unhappy. Otherwise, sit back to enjoy the ride.

1. Why does the writer mention China in paragraph 1?

A．To add details.

B．To lead into a topic.

C．To give reasons.

2. It is impolite to be on time or even late in ________.

A．Germany

B．Ghana

C．Saudi Arabia

3. What does the underlined word “easygoing” mean in the last paragraph?

A．严谨的

B．随和的

C．守时的

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．You had better arrive earlier for a planned meeting in Germany.

B．You can look at your watch during an event in Saudi Arabia.

C．Meeting times can never be changed in Ghana.

【推荐3】Facial recognition technology（人脸识别技术）is widely used today. For example, police use it to search for bad guys. It’s also used to unlock phones, open doors or make quick payments. Even when people wear masks, they can be recognized. Now, a similar technology, known as facial detection（探测）, is entering a new field: the business of advertising（广告）.

Such systems are growing through tests in a small number of stores. One facial detection system can judge a person’s “happiness” or “fear” level. That helps businesses see how people feel as they look at products or advertisements in the store. Another system can detect whether someone is wearing eyeglasses. If so, stores can send advertisements for new glasses to him.

Facial detection technology is also placed inside some large advertising boards. Cameras in those boards can detect information like people’s ages and five levels of feelings from “very happy” to “very unhappy”. Supporters of the technology say it could improve buyers’ experience by showing products they might like or by offering them products at lower prices.

Some are against the idea of using such systems. Pam Dixon, the head of a privacy（隐私）group, is one of them. She thinks ________. For example, a business could raise the price of a product according to a person’s age and feelings. However, one store testing the technology explained they won’t store people’s information like names or ages. And the advertising board system makers said it didn’t keep any personal information or record any videos.

1. Facial recognition technology can tell people’s ________, according to this passage.

A．weight

B．height

C．feelings

D．jobs

2. In this passage, the underlined word “similar” means ________.

A．相同的

B．相反的

C．相似的

D．相异的

3. Which of the following sentences can be put in the ________?

A．nobody likes to have their feelings collected

B．it’s very important to protect people’s privacy

C．the strange actions may cause something unfair

D．businesses may use them to have more customers

4. We can infer（推断）from the passage that facial detection________.

A．can detect buyers’ names and record them

B．is put inside some large advertising boards

C．may be used to sell products in all stores

D．may need some time before being widely used

5. The best title of this passage may be “________”.

A．Facial Recognition Technology Entering a New World

B．Facial Recognition Technology Looking For Bad Guys

C．Facial Recognition Technology Going into Advertising Field

D．Facial Recognition Technology Improving Buyers’ Experience