【推荐1】Different people have different dreams. These dreams are important to people’s life and can make people work harder. Some children wish to be writers some day. They want to write stories or books for people to read. That’s good! It’s good to write something for people to read! But they should know that they need to be good readers first before they are really good writers. They should read a lot of books, instead of watching TV and spending a lot of time playing games when they are free.

There is more fun in reading, you should always look for more books to read. Before you decide to be a good writer, you’d better say to yourself, “I must read more! And there are so many books waiting for you.”

1. This article mainly tells us that ________.

A．some children wish to be writers some day

B．it is good to write something for people

C．reading can be helpful for us to become a good writer

D．writers like to read more books for fun

2. Some children want to be writers ________.

A．because they want to be good readers

B．to write stories or books for people

C．to find good work some day

D．to get more money to support a family

3. It’s good for children ________.

A．to do a lot of reading	B．to watch TV in the evening
C．to have wishes only	D．to be good writers right now

4. Reading can ________.

A．help you to be a good player	B．help you to write well
C．make you work better	D．make you watch more TV at home

5. From the article we know that ________.

A．all children like to be writers

B．people like to read for children

C．all writers are children

D．children need to read more books

【推荐2】Listen to your books

With the development of technology and the Internet, there is a new trend（趋势）in reading audiobooks. More people are choosing to listen to audiobooks these days, according to this year's national reading report.

The report was released by the Chinese Academy of Press and publication (CAPP ). It shows that audiobooks have become quite popular among most readers. One in three adults listen to audiobooks. They mainly use popular audio sharing platforms（平台）like Ximalaya.

Kids have also been a main driver（主要驱动力）in the development of audiobooks. Ximalaya noted that the value of audiobook purchases (购买）made by those aged 13 to 18 in 2018 increased by 330 percent over that of 2017, the Beijing Evening News reported.

In addition, around 26. 8 percent of children under 3 years old listen to audiobooks. Most of them listen at least once a week. Their favorite categories（分类）are "stories for kids" and "poetry reading".

One of the reasons audiobooks have taken off is that people want to get more use out of their free time, China News Service reported. Whether they're at the gym, on a bus, or in bed, people can enjoy reading without a heavy paper book or an e-reader. Faster internet speeds mean one can download a whole book in just seconds, according to Wei Yushan, director of CAPP.

Audio app content designers have invited broadcasters (播音员）and production(制作）groups to join in content production. Both the quality and number of audiobooks being offered have greatly improved. More people can find the audiobooks they like the most, the report says.

1. How many adults listen to audio books these days?

A．Over 30 percent.

B．About 26. 8 percent.

C．330 million.

2. Which age group likes audiobooks about poetry the most?

A．Adults.                                 B Young kids.                          C. Teenagers.

3. According to Wei Yushan, ___________ help(s) the growth of audiobooks.

A．the need to make use of one's free time

B．fast internet speeds

C．the development of audio sharing platform

4. According to the passage, which of the statements is NOT true?

A．Adult audio readers mainly use popular audio sharing platforms.

B．Aged people has been the main driver of audiobooks.

C．Audio readers can enjoy reading when they are at the gym.

5. What can we infer from the story?

A．More kids started to listen to audiobooks this year than last year.

B．Most people listen to audiobooks at least once a week.

C．Audio apps are working hard to produce more good audiobooks.

【推荐1】Looking for a new way to raise money for charity (慈善)? Has your school run out of clever and fun ideas? Don’t give up. There are several ways to support your favorite charity.

How about organizing a car wash? Everybody who has a car sooner or later washes it or has it washed. So why don’t you and your classmates do the job? The money the car owners pay for having their cars washed will go towards your charity. When we did it, we had an amazing time! At first, some of us were worried about getting wet or dirty and it’s true. But we also had fun, and at the end of the day it was really worth (值得) it!

On the other hand, if you don’t feel like getting wet or messy, but have some musical talent, how about organizing a street concert? Street musicians can make a lot of money, and you can also make money if you’ve got the talent and courage (勇气) to play in front of an audience. You just need to find a suitable place, practice for a few hours with your friends first, and give it a try!

I hope the above ideas have helped you a bit, and if you’ve got any other great suggestions, we would love to hear them and practice them, too. Good luck!

1. What does the writer think of the car wash?

A．It’s dirty but fun.	B．It’s easy but dirty.
C．It’s easy and fun.	D．It’s cheap and dirty.

2. What do the underlined word “audience” in the 3rd paragraph mean?

A．Passenger.

B．Listener.

C．Musician.

D．Teacher.

3. The writer of the passage is most probably a ________.

A．student

B．parent

C．driver

D．singer

4. The writer came up with ________ way(s) to raise money for charity.

A．1

B．2

C．3

D．4

【推荐2】I was in line waiting to pay. In line there were two people before me. A little boy was buying some rather strange clothes. He chatted with anyone who was interested in the clothes and soon we learnt that he was going to a kindergarten party.

I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change. It seemed that he had broken his pig bank (猪形储蓄罐) to do this shopping. However, the cashier (收银员) told him he was￥8.00 short after counting his money. The boy thought for a moment and said, “Please keep the T-shirt and I will come back with more money.”

It was clear that the boy had already used all the money. The lady in front of me said, “Well, I could pay half of that.” I told the boy that I could pay the other half. We dug into our handbags. However, both of us only had ten-dollar bills (纸币) and we need the cashier to get the change for us. Other shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change. It was amazing and touching as all these strangers seemed to react (反应) with the same mind. All wanted to be of help. Within minutes the cashier said, “I have too much money.” The cashier didn’t need our ten-dollar bills. Then the lady in front of me said, “Wait! I didn’t even get a chance (机会) to give anything!”

I smiled at her and said, “You did your share, because it was your idea and you started all this.” The little boy smiled and thanked us. We wished him the best and he left. I left with a good feeling. I saw the love and goodness of others all around me. The woman in front of me smiled and said, “It feels good to give, doesn’t it?” I smiled back and said, “Yes!”

1. What is this passage mainly about?

A．Love and kindness.	B．A poor boy.
C．Friendship and honesty.	D．Communication and understanding.

2. What does the underlined word “short” most probably mean?

A．短的

B．矮的

C．多余的

D．短缺的

3. How much were the clothes that the boy wanted to buy?

A．￥8.00.	B．All his money.
C．Ten dollars.	D．All his money and another￥8.00.

4. Why did the writer and the woman both feel glad?

A．Because the boy had saved some money.

B．Because they both didn’t need to give anything.

C．Because the cashier didn’t look down on the boy.

D．Because all the shoppers around were willing to help the boy.

5. What’s the correct order of the following events?
a. The cashier got enough money for the boy’s clothes.
b. The cashier counted the boy’s money.
c. The shoppers looked for some change in their pockets.
d. The boy went to the line to pay.

A．b—a—c—d

B．b—c—a—d

C．d—b—c—a

D．c—d—b—a

【推荐3】Mr. Johnson has a clothes store. He sells nice clothes. The clothes are always at very good prices.

One day, a boy comes to Mr. Johnson’s store. He looks at a blue skirt. Then he asks, “Excuse me. How much is the blue skirt?” “It is $20.” Mr. Johnson says. “Oh, that’s too expensive.” the boy says. He looks very sad.

Then Mr. Johnson asks the boy, “Who do you want to buy this skirt for?” “It’s for my mother. Her birthday is next Monday. She must look nice in this skirt. But I only have $5. I can’t buy it for her.”

“Well, the skirt is on sale these days. It’s only $5. You can have it now.”

“Oh, that’s really great! I’ll take it. Thank you!” the boy says. He looks very happy now.

“Good boy! I’m sure your mother can have a happy birthday.”

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. What does the boy want to buy?

A．A blue skirt.

B．A blue shirt.

C．A blue sweater.

2. What does the word “expensive” mean in Chinese?

A．便宜的

B．昂贵的

C．美丽的

3. When is the boy’s mother’s birthday?

A．Next Monday.

B．Next month.

C．Next Tuesday.

4. From the story, we know Mr. Johnson is a ________ man.

A．tall

B．bad

C．kind

【推荐1】Do you have any friends from other countries? Do you know what they are like?

The Germans are very quiet and they don’t get excited easily. They don’t want to say more words. They look serious, but they like all kinds of amusements (娱乐). They work hard and like tidiness. Most German women like to keep their houses clean.                                      

In some ways, the English look the same as the Germans. They are also quiet and never talk too much with others. They are really polite, so we often hear “Thank you.” or “Sorry.” from them.

The French have long holidays. They like travelling and usually spend their long time in other countries. The French are more outgoing (外向的) than the Germans. It is very easy to make friends with them.

Compared to (与……比较) the French, the Americans are more outgoing. And they are even opener. They don’t like to depend on (依靠) others. So it is very popular that students do part-time jobs. In Americans’ eyes, working and success are important.

1. From the passage, we can learn that ________ are very quiet.

A．only the Germans	B．only the Englishmen
C．only the French	D．both the Germans and the English

2. What does the underlined word “tidiness” mean in Chinese?

A．整洁

B．安静

C．时尚

D．随意

3. What can we learn about the French from the passage?

A．They are more outgoing than the Americans.

B．It is very easy to make friends with them.

C．They like travelling in their own country.

D．They don’t like to be too excited and are always hard-working.

4. Which is the best title of the article?

A．Different people’s hobbies.

B．Who are more outgoing?

C．Characteristics (特征) of the people in different countries.

D．Working hard is an important part in people’s life.

【推荐2】Every now and then you may see news of satellites sent into space. On Feb 21, for example, US company SpaceX took 46 satellites into orbit (轨道). On Feb 27, China sent 22 satellites into space. Why do we need so many satellites? What do they do out there?

At present, there are more than 3,000 active satellites moving around the Earth, according to Statista, a German company working on market data. Satellites do all kinds of work, from transmitting (传送) TV signals to giving you directions on the road to helping scientists do research. For example, the 22 satellites China just sent up are part of the Beidou Navigation Satellite System. Shared bikes that use BeiDou chips (芯片) can have more accurate positioning, making them easier to find. Drones (无人机) can also use BeiDou to fly.

Before satellites, TV signals didn’t go very far. Mountains or tall buildings would block them. Phone calls to faraway places were also a problem. Setting up telephone wires over long distances is difficult. With satellites, TV signals and phone calls can be sent directly to a satellite and back down to different locations on Earth. SpaceX’s Starlink project is trying to go further. It plans to use satellites to provide Internet in the future.

Satellites can also provide information about clouds, oceans, land and ice. They help scientists predict changes in weather and climate. By monitoring wildfires and volcanoes, satellites help emergency workers deal with natural disasters. Farmers can use satellite images to decide the best time to water their fields.

Some satellites fly near other planets. They may look for water on Mars or take close-up pictures of Saturn’s rings (土星环). In 2020, video website Bilibili sent a satellite into space. Its job is to look at other planets and share the pictures and videos with Bilibili’s users.

What happens to old satellites?

Like any other machines, satellites do not last forever. When they die, they can go either of two ways. Satellites in lower orbit (轨道) are made to fall toward Earth. They then burn up in the atmosphere. Satellites in higher orbits are sent further from Earth. They become space junk. Someday we may need to send “garbage trucks” to clean them up.

1. What does the writer want to express in Paragraph l?

A．There is a serious competition between China and the US.

B．The US has the most satellites in space.

C．China has 22 satellites in space altogether.

D．Humans send many satellites into space.

2. The satellites for the Beidou system can help ________.

A．shared bikes last longer	B．locate items more accurately
C．Beidou chips work more accurately	D．drones fly farther

3. What can satellites do at present, according to the passage?
a. Transmit telephone signals.
b. Help scientists do researches.
c. Provide information about the environment.
d. Stop natural disasters.

A．abc

B．abd

C．acd

D．bcd

4. What is the main message of the passage?

A．The difficulty of sending satellites into space.	B．The disadvantages of satellites.
C．Why countries are competing to send satellites into space.	D．What satellites can do for us.

【推荐3】①Sometimes you can feel getting along with your parents is impossible. However, they are perhaps your best teachers. They will likely influence many of the decisions you make. If you feel you and your parents can’t get on the same page, try to take steps to understand them better.

②Make time to be with your parents. Your parents won’t always be around. So spend time with them while you are able to. This doesn’t mean just sitting in front of the TV together. Instead, find activities to do together. In doing so, you will learn more about what your parents enjoying doing, and it will keep things light and hopefully, relaxing at home.

③Talk with your parents. In order to understand your parents better, you have to spend time talking with them. This means getting into conversation with them when you have time together. However, remember that it should be less about sharing your own feelings, and more about trying to learn more about them and their feelings.

④_____▲_____ This may seem easy, but it is often harder than you think. When you are communicating with your parents, make sure you are listening. You should look at them when they are talking. If you are on your smartphone, listening to music, or on the computer, stop what you are doing when they are talking to you.

⑤Share your feelings with them. This may be hard for you, thinking about the relationship with your parents, but do your best. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a discussion about trying to understand each other. You can also talk to them about something at school that is troubling you, or something you are excited about or afraid of.

1. Which of the following can be best to fill in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4?

A．Talk about the things they are interested

B．Spend mare time with them

C．Listen to them actively

D．Share your own ideas with them

2. Which of the following can be the structure of the passage?

A．

B．

C．

D．