【推荐3】Height is just one of the thousands of features your genes decide. In fact, because you have two parents, your genes provide you a height that usually lands somewhere between the height of each parent. If both your parents are tall, then most probably you will be tall, too, but if you have questions about how tall you’re going to be, ask your doctor if he or she can help you find it out.
But genes don’t decide everything. For example, eating an unhealthy diet can keep you from growing to your full potential(潜力). Getting plenty of sleep and enough exercise will help you grow to the expected height.
No doubt you’re wondering how fast you should grow. It depends. There’s no perfect or right answer. Generally speaking, kids grow about 2 inches (6 centimeters) a year between age 3 and the time when they start puberty (when your body starts changing and becoming more grown up).
Your doctor will know how your growth has been going over the years. Two centimeters here and 2 inches there are not nearly as important as the height you’re at now, how you’ve been growing up to this point, and what other changes your body may be going through.
Don’t be scared if you seem to have grown a lot in a very short time. Everyone has a growth spurt（高峰）during____ The age for starting puberty is about 10 for girls and about 11 for boys. But it can be earlier or later ----between 7 and 13 for girls and 9 and 15 for boys.
You’ll usually begin to notice that you’re growing faster about a year or so after your body starts to show the first changes of puberty.
1. . The Chinese for the word “puberty” is 　　　　　　　　　.

A．童年时期

B．婴幼儿时期

C．习惯养成期

D．生长发育期

2. If you want to know how fast and how tall you should grow, _____.

A．you should have enough exercise	B．you can ask doctors for help
C．you should save the environment	D．You can record your growth during puberty

3. This passage is mainly about 　　　　　　　　　.

A．how the genes work in your body	B．when is the time you grow fast
C．why you look like your parents	D．how you grow to a certain height

4. After reading this passage, we can explain 　　　　　　　　　.

A．how good it is to be a doctor	B．how much sleep time we need
C．why genes can’t decide everything	D．what healthy diet is

5. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Your height most probably depends on how high your parents are.

B．Girls’ age for starting puberty is usually earlier than that for boys’.

C．The time showing the first changes of puberty is never noticed.

D．You may be scared sometimes when you grow too fast.

【推荐1】With an app (应用软件) called Slowly, I’ve made pen pals from all over the world!

I started by choosing topics I was interested in, including the future world, economics (经济学) and psychology (心理). The app would then match me with people with the same interests. Then I met my first, and so far, best pen pal.

Her name is Emma. She’s the same age as me. She is studying in London, UK. We share stories about our school life. We read books together and talk about them. We also discuss the economy and the future of the world.

Later, we also tried video chatting (聊天). Even though I didn’t speak very good English, she would listen patiently (耐心地) and help me correct myself. We will give each other birthday gifts and meet up in the future. I feel that although we are in different parts of the world, ★ .

With that app, I also made pen pals from the US, France, Austria and Belgium. We talked about our favorite films, the beautiful scenery (风景) and the cultures of our countries. My pen pals are like sunshine, lighting up all the beauty in my life.

1. How does the writer get to know Emma?

A．By calling at her.

B．By using the app.

C．By visiting her.

D．By e-mailing her.

2. How does Slowly work?

A．It help pen pals read books together.

B．Visitors share stories after discussing.

C．People try video chatting before meeting up.

D．Users choose the topic first before matching with people.

3. According to the passage, the writer cares about all of the following except ________.

A．the future world	B．films and psychology
C．sunshine and videos	D．economics and scenery

4. Which of the following can be put in ★ ?

A．our hearts are connected	B．I have much to tell her
C．we both can use English	D．we have nothing in common

5. Which words can best describe the writer of this passage?

A．Serious and quiet.	B．Hard-working and kind.
C．Fantastic and polite.	D．Outgoing and knowledgeable.

【推荐2】Mr. Jenkins liked all kinds of delicious food. As an important officer， he was often asked to dinner. The shopkeepers tried their best to fawn on（巴结）him. They knew it was good for their business. Now the officer got fatter and fatter. He could hardly go upstairs at home and had to sleep downstairs. He often felt tired if he walked or did some housework. He was worried about it and had to go to a doctor. “Stop eating much fat and sugar， Mr. Jenkins，” said the doctor. “Or it will be worse for your health!” It was difficult for the officer to do it. He wouldn’t do as the doctor said. He found something was wrong with his heart a few months later. Now he thought the doctor was right. And he had to be in hospital.
“You must lose weight， sir，” said the doctor， “if you don’t want to die soon!” “Could you tell me a way to lose weight， please?” “You must do some exercise first.” “Which exercise?” “To move your head from side to side when you are invited to dinner!”
1. Mr.Jenkins was often asked to dinner because______.

A．he liked the delicious food

B．he was ready to help others

C．he was helpful to their business

2. What did Mr. Jenkins do?

A．An officer.

B．A businessman.

C．A doctor

3. What happened to Mr. Jenkins after being invited?

A．He got fatter and fatter.

B．He hardly went upstairs.

C．Both A and B

4. It was difficult for Mr. Jenkins to do everything， so______.

A．he didn’t go to dinner

B．he went to ask the doctor for help

C．he began to do some exercise

5. Which of the following is true?

A．The doctor told Mr. Jenkins not to go to dinner.

B．The doctor told Mr. Jenkins to move his head.

C．The doctor thought Mr. Jenkins would die.

【推荐3】Colin saw it all. He watched the changes as they happened. Dickon pushed his wheelchair to the garden every morning and he spent the day there. Sometimes Colin sat on the grass watching the insects. One day, he watched a mole(鼹鼠) digging a hole. He learnt a lot of things about the ways of these insects and animals. And Dickon taught him about the animals in the wood.

One morning, the children were in the secret garden as usual. When Ben Weatherstaff arrived, Colin said, “Good morning, Ben Weatherstaff. I want you and Dickon and Mary to listen to me because I’m going to tell you something very important.”

“Yes, sir!” answered Ben Weatherstaff.

“I’m going to do a scientific experiment(科学实验),” he said. “When I grow up, I’m going to make scientific discoveries about magic and I’m going to start with this experiment. Do you understand?”

“Yes, sir!” said Ben Weatherstaff, but he didn’t really understand.

“I believe that there is magic in everything.” continued Colin. “Dickon knows some magic. He charms animals and people. Mary also knows a bit of magic because she was born in it. There’s magic in the garden, too. I’m going to try and put some in me because I want to be well and strong. I’m going to say—Magic is in me! And you must all say it, too. That is my experiment. Are you going to help, Ben Weatherstaff?”

“Yes,sir!” answered Ben Weatherstaff.

They sat down in a circle. The crow, the fox, the squirrels and the lamb were very curious.

“Now, let’s begin,” Colin said, and they all started chanting(吟唱).

“Magic is in me. Magic is in me. Magic is in all of us.”

Then Colin stood up and walked round the garden. He went in front with Dickon on one side and Mary on the other. Ben Weatherstaff walked behind.

Colin walked a bit then rested. Then he walked again and rested again. At first, he held Dickon’s arm, then he walked a few steps alone.

“I can walk! The magic worked!” he cried.

“What is the doctor going to say?” asked Mary.

“Nothing.” Colin answered, “because we aren’t going to tell him. No one must know that I can walk and run. It’s a surprise for my father when he comes back to Misselthwaite.”

“He’s going to think it’s a dream,” said Mary.

1. What did Colin learn in the secret garden?

A．He knew how to fix his wheelchair.	B．He learnt to dig a hole like a mole.
C．He knew how to plant trees and flowers.	D．He learnt a lot about insects and animals.

2. What did Colin want to be when he grew up?

A．A singer.

B．A doctor.

C．A scientist.

D．A gardener.

3. Which is the correct order of what happened in the story?
a. At first, Colin held Dickon’s arm to walk round the garden.
b. They started to chant “Magic is in me.” and “Magic in all of us.”
c. Ben Weatherstaff got to the garden one morning.
d. Colin, Mary and Dickon were playing in the garden.

A．a-b-d-c

B．d-c-b-a

C．c-b-a-d

D．b-a-c-d

4. Why are a lot of animals mentioned in the story?

A．They could help Colin walk again.

B．They are always locked in the garden.

C．They stand for a healthy and happy way of life.

D．They bring terrible diseases to the people in the garden.

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【推荐2】

Zibo is in the middle of Shandong Province. In late February, some college students went to try the barbecue (烧烤) when they attended a job fair in the city. They took videos of themselves enjoying the food and posted onto social media. Zibo’s special barbecue has gone viral (走红) quickly. As a result, “college students going to Zibo for barbecue” and “taking a high-speed train to taste Zibo barbecue” have become hot topics on Chinese social media.

Xu Jiayue, a student from Shandong Transport Vocational College, came to Zibo to try the barbecue on Tuesday. “We use the stoves (火炉) to cook the meat, which gives us a feeling of achievement. We can eat the meat at a perfect temperature, so the food tastes delicious.” she said.

A total of 27,065 visitors arrived on March 4, setting a record for daily passengers arriving at the railway station in the past three years. Now, more and more people start to pour into Zibo to try its famous barbecue.

阅读短文，根据短文内容判断所给句子正 (T) 误 (F)。
1. In late February, some teachers tried the barbecue when they attended a job fair in Zibo.
2. Zibo has gone viral on Chinese social media for its special barbecue.
3. Xu Jiayue came to Zibo to try the barbecue on Friday.
4. The number of passengers arriving at the railway station on March 4 has set a record in the past three years.
5. Because of barbecue, Zibo has become a popular city.

【推荐3】There are many wetlands in China and some of them have become the world’s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More than 700 milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world, but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Cranes Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife.
Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the important of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2^nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
1. Which of the following is the ideal home for birds and animals?

A．The Yellow River.

B．The wetlands.

C．North China.

D．Cities in China.

2. What’s the weather like in the wetlands?

A．It’s very hot.

B．It’s too cold.

C．There is a lot of snow.

D．It rains a lot there.

3. Why are the wetlands good places for wildlife?

A．Wildlife can find food and home there.

B．All wildlife can live freely there.

C．There are enough friends for them.

D．There is enough space for them.

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．More than 700 milu deer live freely because of the wetlands.

B．We can’t see red-crowned cranes in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.

C．February 2nd is the World Wetlands Day.

D．People are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands.

【推荐1】When you are ill, you must be unhappy because you feel uncomfortable. you don’t want to work and you may have to stay in bed. This makes you feel very sad.
What makes us ill they are germs. Germs are everywhere. They are very small and you can’t find them with your eyes. But you can see them with a microscope(显微镜). They are very, very small and there could be hundreds of them on a little piece of something.
Germs are always found in dirty water. When we look at dirty water under the microscope. We will see a lots of them in it, so your father and mother will not let you drink dirty water.
Germs are not only found in water. They are found in air and dust(灰尘).if you get a cut in the finger, and if some of the dust from the floor goes into the cut, germs will come into you finger. Your finger will become big and red, and you will have much pain in it. Sometimes if the germs go into all of your body, you may have pain in every part of the body
What can you do to fight germs? You should wash your hands with soap and water. Soap kills many germs, and water washes them away.
1. The underlined word “germs” means ________ in Chinese.

A．尘埃

B．细胞

C．赃物

D．病菌

2. If we want to find out how many germs there are, we can use ________.

A．eyes

B．glasses

C．microscopes

D．cameras

3. According to the passage, we can find a lot of germs at ________ places.

A．clean

B．dirty

C．quiet

D．noisy

4. From the passage, we know that germs are ________ to us.

A．friendly

B．bad

C．useful

D．important

【推荐2】One day, a teacher was giving a speech to his students. He held up a glass of water and asked the class, "How heavy do you think this glass of water is?"

The students' answers ranged from 20 g to 500 g. "It does not matter on the weight itself. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance (救护车). It is exactly the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. "

If we carry our burdens (负担) all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavy."

"What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again.”

We have to put down the burden sometimes, so that we can be refreshed (使恢复) and are able to carry on.

So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow.

Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can.

1. The teacher brought a glass of water to the class because_________.

A．he was very thirsty

B．his arms were strong

C．it was a good example

D．he wants to share the water with students

2. "A glass of water" in this passage referred to (指)_________.

A．knowledge	B．the burden
C．the time	D．the money

3. According to the teacher, you may feel_______ if you put down the burden sometimes.

A．more stressed	B．much heavier
C．more relaxed	D．much happier

4. This was a lesson about_____

A．how to relax oneself in life

B．how to solve a physics problem

C．how to keep fit by drinking water

D．how to study well

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．You could become heavier and heavier if you held a glass of water in your hand.

B．All the students in the class knew the weight of the glass of water exactly

C．The teacher had a good way of making his lesson clear and easy to be understood.

D．All the students can understand the teacher’s lesson.

【推荐3】

Li Ziqi, a popular star on the Internet, has more than 58 million fans on social media platform(平台)both in China and around the world. She is famous because of her videos. She even became the ambassador(大使)for the 7th International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage in October 2019 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

Li seems to be a master(大师)of all kinds of skills-cooking, painting and designing. The most special thing is that she does almost everything in a traditional(传统的)Chinese way. In her videos, Li always wears homemade hanfu. She keeps ducks to make a sauce from salted duck eggs. She makes bamboo furniture(家具)all by herself. She also grows plants and vegetables, and prepares meals with what she harvests. She makes life in the countryside very beautiful.

Li was born(出生)in 1990 in a small village of Sichuan Province in southwestern China. Her parents died when she was still very young and her stepmother(继母)treated her badly, so she finally grew up with her grandparents. When she was 14, she went to the city in look for work but she decided to return to the countryside in 2012 to look after her grandmother.

Four years later, she began filming(拍摄)her life there. "When I worked in the city, it was about how to survive(生存)," Li says. "Now when I work in the countryside, I feel like I’m truly living. "Li’s videos record how she works and her daily lives with her grandmother in their modest home. Li says, "A teacher once told me about some students who thought rice grew on trees, ________."

Many people wonder why Li shares these videos. Li once said, "In today’s society(社会), many people feel stressed. So when they watch my videos at the end of a busy day, I want them to relax and enjoy something nice, to take away some of their worry and stress."

1. Li Ziqi becomes a popular online star because of ________ .

A．her videos about her daily lives

B．her poor life as a child

C．keeping ducks in the countryside

D．becoming the ambassador

2. From the second paragraph we can know that ________ .

A．the life in the countryside is beautiful

B．Li is clever enough to live a good life

C．there are lots of things to do in the country

D．living in the countryside is difficult

3. Li went to the city at the age of 14 to ________ .

A．look after her grandma	B．live a true life
C．look for work	D．be away from her stepmother

4. She began filming her life in ________ .

A．1990

B．2012

C．2015

D．2016

5. Which of the following is the best choice for the blank in Paragraph 4?

A．because I am very interested in the life of children in the city

B．so I want kids in the city to know where their food comes from

C．so I want kids to know how hard farmers work to provide food for them

D．because I know children in the countryside are different from those in the city