【推荐1】阅读短文，回答下面5个问题。(每题答案不超过10个词)

Jo was the first to wake up on Christmas morning. When her sisters were awake too, they all went down to the kitchen. Their mother wasn’t there but Hannah, their servant, was.

“Your mother went out early.” she said. “A poor boy came to the door asking for food. She sympathized him and she wanted to help him. She went to see his family.”

While they were waiting for their mother to come back, the girls put their presents for her in the basket. Soon they heard the sound of a key in the front door.

“Mother’s here!” cried Jo. “Hide the basket behind the sofa! Quick!”

Then they all rushed into the hall to greet their mother.

“Merry Christmas, Mother!” they cried. “Merry Christmas, little daughters!” Mrs March said in her happy voice. She hugged them all and kissed them. Then she suddenly became very serious.

“Come and sit down, girls. I want to say something before we start breakfast.”

They all sat down at the breakfast table and Mrs March continued.

“I went to see a poor woman this morning. Her name is Mrs Hunel. She lives near here in one room with her seven children. One of them is only a baby. They are cold and hungry because they don’t have a fire or any food. The oldest boy came to ask me for help. Girls, can we give them our breakfast as a Christmas present?”

The sisters looked at the good food on the table. They were all hungry. For a minute nobody spoke. Then Jo said, “I’m so glad you came back before we started eating, Mother!” Meg put the bread on a big plate without saying anything

“Can I help carry the things to the poor children?” asked Beth.

“I want to take the muffins,” said Amy. They were her favourite things.

Mrs March smiled. “Let’s all go together,” she said.

The girls and Hannah put on their hats and they went out into the snowy street.

——Taken from Little Women

1. How many people were there at home before Mrs March came back?
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2. What does the underlined word “sympathized” in Paragraph 2 mean?
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3. Where did the girls hide their presents for their mother?
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4. Why did the mother go out on Christmas morning?
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5. What are the girls like in your eyes? Why do you think so?
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【推荐2】          Every year, thousands of students choose to study overseas（在国外）, that is to say, to study in a foreign country. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.
        Why Do It?
          Firstly, you can learn a second language easily. Secondly, you can know more about another culture. Thirdly, you will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself. What's more, it's easy to get a job in the future, since many companies like those who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.
        Making the Right Choice
        Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school，ask yourself : Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How long do I want to study overseas? Do I want to live with a host family，with roommates, or alone?
        Getting Ready to Go
        Get your passport and visa (签证）early! Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country. Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card(信用卡）with you.
        Once You Are There
          After the first few weeks overseas，many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar(熟悉的）ways of doing things. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school，and culture. When you feel sad or homesick，try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.
1. Once you decide to study overseas，what do you have to do?
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2. Why do students choose to study overseas?(至少列出两条原因）
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3. If you have a chance to go to a foreign country, which country would you        like to go? Why?
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【推荐3】任务型阅读

Hello, I’m Simon. I’m from England. I’m fourteen years old. I have two brothers. I don’t have any sisters.

I get up at six every morning. I walk to school at 7：30. My favourite subjects are Maths and Computer Studies. We have Maths every day.

At the weekend, I clean the house and do my homework. I like to play computer games. I play computer games in the evening. And I also like music.

根据短文内容，回答问题。
1. What time does Simon get up every day?
2. Does Simon have Maths every day?
3. What does he do at the weekend?
4. When does he play computer games?
5. How many brothers and sisters does he have?