【推荐1】Sometimes the bad news around us may make the world look like an unhappy place to live.     1     If you make even one person smile today, you can help make this world a better place. Here are things you can do to put a smile on someone’s face.

Send a handwritten letter

    2     As we know, in this day and age, everything is sent by e-mail, QQ or WeChat. So putting pen to paper and writing a few words to a friend can be an easy way to make others smile. Even a postcard with a few sentences could really make someone happy!

Volunteer (做志愿者)

Volunteering is one of the nicest things you can do.     3     And you can also visit sick children in a hospital. There are so many chances, so you are sure to find one that is right for you. And it doesn’t have to take up all your time it could be once a week or several times a year.

Make something special

Whether you’re creative or not, taking time to make something special for someone shows how much you appreciate (感激) him or her.     4     Some ideas could include a card, painting, drawing or cake!

Say “I love you”

It can be anyone—your parent, your grandparent or a friend. And you don’t even have to say “I love you”. Perhaps you can tell someone how much you care about him or her.     5    

A．However, you can make a difference.

B．You can volunteer to help someone in need.

C．It will be a surprise to receive a letter by post.

D．Even if you think you’re not creative, the receiver will feel lucky to get such a special gift.

E．Sometimes, in our busy lives we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us.

【推荐2】The Phones We Love Too Much
We have a close relationship with our phones. We sleep with them, eat with them and carry them in our pockets.
But phone love can go too far — so far that it can reduce human love — between parents and children, wives and husbands, teachers and students, our friends and us.
“A key to a healthy relationship is being present,” said James Roberts, a famous writer. He says that many people are addicted to their smartphones and as if they can’t live without phones. When one partner keeps checking his or her phone, it means that they find the phone (or what’s on it) more interesting than you.
A 2016 study investigated(调查) 200 people about the influence of phones on their relationship. The result showed that 70 percent of them said that smartphones affected their primary relationship. More than one-third saidtheir partner would notice their phones while talking, one out of four said their partner send messages during conversations.
They may not know what to do about it, but they are willing to change. People turn off their phones when they are in class or at a meeting.
Here are some suggestions to leave your phone long enough to connect with your family.
●Set “no phone” areas in your home. With your family, decide which areas of your home, such as the living room and the kitchen, should be technology-free. And consider stopping phone use in the car so that you can use that time to talk to your family about whatever is on your mind.
●Buy some old-fashioned alarm clocks for your bedside table. Put your phones in a basket in the kitchen.
●Keep phones off the table. When you’re eating at home or in a restaurant, keep phones off the table. When a phone was present during a conversation, the partners usually feel less satisfied with their conversation than when phones were absent.
●Practice phone manners. If you must look at your phone, announce that you are doing so. “I am just checking the score/weather/playlist for two minutes,” shows sorry to your partner that you are aware that your attention is away. It may also make you more aware of how often you pick up your phone when your partner is present.
1. What is the purpose for the author to write this passage?

A．To warn people not to use smartphones any more.

B．To suggest people using smartphones properly and politely.

C．To encourage more people to use smartphones at conversation.

D．To show us the importance of smartphones in the modern world.

2. According to a 2016 survey, about        of the people being investigated said their partner would notice their phones while talking.

A．200

B．140

C．70

D．50

3. What does the author advise you to do if you must use your phone while talking to your partner?

A．Set “no phone” areas in your home	B．Buy an old-fashioned alarm clock
C．Keep phones off the table.	D．Practice phone manners.

4. What does the underlined word “are addicted to” in the third paragraph mean?

A．lose themselves in	B．show interest in
C．pay attention to	D．get along with

5. Which of the following sentences can be put at the beginning of the fifth paragraph?

A．Sadly, many people haven’t realized the problem.

B．However, the problem is more serious than we think.

C．Luckily, people are beginning to realize that something is wrong.

D．Anyway, many people have found different ways to solve the problem.

【推荐3】"A wise(聪明的)old owl sat on an oak. The more he saw, the less he spoke, the more he heard. Why aren't we like that wise old bird?"-Edward H. Richards.

We all need to learn to listen well. Listening is a learned skill, the same as speaking in public. It just takes much longer to learn! Listening is a skill we should be practicing every day.

Listening shows others that they are important. It's a sign of respect(尊重). If someone listens to you carefully when you are talking, it shows that they are really interested in what you are saying.   

How do you practice listening? Here are some tips:

Put down whatever is in your hands. Are you in the middle of writing something? Put down the pen and start to listen. Are you reading something? Close it so that it will be impossible for you to look down and start reading again. Then put it down.

Face the person you are speaking with. Facing the person you are speaking with will help you listen more carefully. It will also make the person feel that you find what he is saying important.   

Mind your body language. Standing towards the speaker will show interest. Looking around the room shows you have no interest. Looking that speaker in the eye tells him that he is important.   

Listen completely. Do not start making comments(评论)after the first few words. Do not start thinking about your reply in your mind. Listen to the speaker carefully and try to understand what he is telling you.

1. The writer begins the article with Edward's words in order to _____     .

A．help show his ideas	B．help show his interest
C．make readers speak	D．make readers listen

2. The third paragraph is mainly about________.

A．the way of listening to people	B．the way of showing respect to others
C．the importance of showing interest	D．the importance of listening

3. Which of the following is NOT the tips of listening?

A．We should put down what we are doing.	B．We should look the speaker in the eye.
C．We shouldn't mind our body language.	D．We shouldn't make comments at once(立刻).

【推荐1】With the development of the Internet, we can pick a nice restaurant more easily by checking the reviews of restaurants online. Here are four reviews of the Green World.

The Comment Area(评论区)

“Excellent! The place was great. There were delicious dishes, wonderful snacks and amazing service here. I would like to come back again and again.” ★★★★★Jason

“A terrible experience! I didn’t like the taste of the fish and it wasn’t cooked well. The waiters were unfriendly and even more impatient than us.” ★☆☆☆☆Robert

“Poor service! The food here was fresh and good. But the waiters were too slow. They left us alone for two hours!” ★★★ ☆☆Jane

“A comfortable atmosphere(氛围)! The place was bright and clean and it smelled good. The music was relaxing. “It’s a nice place to meet friends.” ★★★★☆Alice

Post(发布) Comment

1. What made both Robert and Jane unsatisfied?

A．The service.

B．The fish.

C．The snacks.

2. What did Alice think of the restaurant?

A．It was a bit noisy.

B．It was clean.

C．The food there was fresh.

3. Where does the text probably come from?

A．health report.

B．A newspaper.

C．A website.

【推荐2】

Channel 1 7:30 Morning News 14:40 National Games: Women’s Tennis Single Final 16:50 Cartoon: Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf 18:20 National Games: Men’s High Jump Final Channel 2 9:00 National Games: Men’s 100-meter Race Final 11:30 Face to Face 22:09 TV Series: Liberation 23:57 National Games: Men’s Table Tennis Double Final Channel 5 9:00 Chinese History 10:30 Cartoon: Tom and Jerry 21:15 English Classroom 22:30 National Games: Special Report

1. If you are a tennis fan, you may watch TV at ________.

A．18:20 on Channel 1	B．14:40 on Channel 1
C．22:30 on Channel 5	D．22:09 on Channel 3

2. Li Lei likes cartoons very much, but in the morning he must visit his grandpa. So he can choose ________.

A．Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf

B．Face to Face

C．Tom and Jerry

D．Liberation

3. If Jim wants to learn English, he can watch TV at ________.

A．7:30

B．9:00

C．21:15

D．22:30

4. How many results of the National Games can Tom get by watching TV in a day?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five

【推荐1】

Snow World Ski (滑雪) Park Price (价格): 50 yuan / hour on weekdays 70 yuan / hour on weekends Open time: 10:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m.

Crazy Stone: 8:00 a.m.--9:30 a.m. 2012Doomsday: 8:00 a.m.--10:00 a.m. Avatar (阿凡达): 2:30 p.m.--5:00 p.m. Baby Plan: 6:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m. Ticket price: 25 yuan for adults(成人) 10 yuan for children Tel: 860-1120

Welcome to Sun Store on Bridge Street! All kinds of school things: bags, pens, rulers and pencils are cheaper (更便宜的) now. [Discount (打折) 40%, only this week]

根据材料内容从所给选项中选出最佳选项。
1. If you want to pay less (更少的) money, you can go skiing _____.

A．on Friday

B．on Sunday

C．in the evening

D．on Saturday

2. You can’t buy ___________ in Sun Store on Bridge Street.

A．bags

B．pencils

C．vegetables

D．rulers

3. Mr. Brown has nothing to do from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Which movie can he see?

A．Avatar.

B．Crazy Stone.

C．Baby Plan.

D．2012Doomsday

4. Mr Black and his two children want to see Avatar, he will pay (付) _________ yuan.

A．60

B．35

C．75

D．45

5. If a pen was 30 yuan in Sun Store last week, it is   _____ this week.

A．30 yuan

B．16 yuan

C．18 yuan

D．22 yuan

【推荐2】Some people may be good at talking. They always have successful conversations with others. But some don't because they are shy. In fact, everyone is a little shy. This article may help you overcome your shyness.

Put yourself out there. This seems clear—the best way to meet people is to actively look for places out where you can meet people! Go to the dance party at your school or the Christmas get-together. Try to meet at least one person by the end of the night.

Practice talking. Even though this may sound strange. Stand in front of a mirror or close your eyes, and then imagine yourself talking to someone. This way is very helpful.

Show your talents. Making new friends is a great way to overcome shyness. Ask your friends to introduce you to their friends. Although that may sound useless, it really isn't. For example, if you like art, you can consider painting something for a party. It will be easier to make you feel comfortable. On the other hand don't be afraid to discover some new interests.

Change your shy look. Take a moment to look at yourself. Are you the kind of person who wears dark clothes? This makes you very unapproachable. You should wear brighter clothes. Go from wearing black, brown, and blue to wearing green, yellow and orange. Remember, you don't always have to change your look. You can just simply make your expression friendlier. Let people know that it's OK to talk with you.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案
1. Why can't people have successful conversation?

A．Because they have no words with others.	B．Because they are the shy persons.
C．Because they don't have any friends around them.	D．Because they can't overcome their shyness.

2. How many ways does the writer give to have successful conversation?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five

D．Six

3. What does the underlined word "unapproachable" mean?

A．外形很酷的

B．无与伦比的

C．冷漠的

D．无语的

4. Which is TRUE according to this passage?

A．The person who can have successful conversations isn't shy at all.

B．Standing in front of others can overcome people's shyness.

C．Showing your talents maybe makes you feel comfortable.

D．Always changing your look can make your expression friendlier.

5. What does the passage mainly want to tell us?

A．Talents are important for people	B．Overcoming shyness is possible.
C．It's important to learn to exchange ideas.	D．People need to go to the parties.

【推荐3】My name’s Tom. I go to the Movie Palace twice a month. It’s about two kilometers from my home. The service is good. But the price of a ticket is a little expensive. I never go to Moon Cinema. It’s about 10 kilometers from my home.
I’m Jean. I go to Moon Cinema more often. There are often new movies on show and the screens are big. Most importantly, the price is lower(更低的). It’s always half price for students, 30 yuan. I go there once a week.
I’m Jack. I live about 5 kilometers from Moon Cinema and 8 kilometers from Movie Palace. I think the seats in Moon Cinema are hard and the music is too loud. So I prefer(更喜欢) to go to Movie Palace. I go to Movie Palace once a month.
I’m Lucy. I prefer(更喜欢) to go to Movie Palace. It’s in the center of the city and is very modern. I like shopping and there are some shopping centers around. I go there once a month.
1. Who goes to a cinema once a month?

A．Tom and Jean	B．Jean and Jack
C．Jack and Lucy	D．Lucy and Tom.

2. How much is a full-price ticket in Moon Cinema?

A．50 yuan.	B．100 yuan.
C．30 yuan.	D．60 yuan.

3. Why does Tom never go to Moon Cinema?

A．The ticket is expensive.

B．The seats are hard.

C．The screens are big.

D．It’s far from his home.

【推荐1】Every year, there are many people going home by long-distance buses during the Spring Festival and the Tomb-sweeping Day. There are more walkers on their way home or to work on the roads. So there are more and more traffic accidents on the roads. Thanks to the efforts of the traffic police, it is said this year the number of traffic accidents across China was 25.2 percent fewer than the year of 2018 during the three-day Tomb-sweeping Day.

Tomb-sweeping Day, also known as Qingming Festival. It is an important occasion for Chinese to honor their ancestors(祖先). Most people go home in memory of their ancestors on that day. About 9.78 million Chinese visited cemeteries to honor their ancestors or relatives during the holiday. A few people also spent the three-day holiday on leisure trains. So transportation safety is a big problem.

On the other hand, it is said Chinese have made 112 million trips during the holiday, up 10.9 percent from last year’s holiday. For the traffic accidents, some people lost their lives. This year, traffic accidents caused 10 deaths during the three-day Tomb-sweeping Day.

The fewer traffic accidents are all from the efforts of the police and our government. With the development of society and the government’s efforts, I believe everything will change better.

1. Why are there more traffic accidents during the holidays?

A．Because people have to go home for the holidays.	B．Because people want to honor their ancestors.
C．Because people hurry to work after the holidays.	D．Because there are more people on the roads.

2. During the three-day Tomb-sweeping Day, the number of traffic accidents was about ________ fewer than 2018.

A．24.2%

B．25.2%

C．26.2%

D．27.2%

3. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “cemeteries”?

A．墓地

B．教堂

C．景点

D．溶洞

4. Which one is correct according to the passage?

A．Tomb-sweeping Day is different from Qingming Festival.

B．About half of Chinese honor their ancestors on Qingming Festival.

C．More and more people like traveling during their holidays.

D．Most traffic accidents happened on the Tomb-sweeping Day.

5. Where can you read the passage?

A．In a guide book.

B．In a newspaper.

C．On a story website.

D．On a science website.

【推荐2】By the time he was 13 years old, a serious illness had taken away Erik Weihenmayer’s eyesight. Though he had lost his sight, he did not lose his courage. On May 25th, 2001, the 32-year-old from Colorado became the first blind person to climb the world’s highest mountain. The interesting story of Weihenmayer’s journey up Mount Everest is told in his own words in a book called “Touch the Top of the world”.

As well as being a world-class mountain climber, Erik is also a good skier and skydiver. He has taken part in long-distance cycle races and run several marathons. He hopes to reach all of “Seven Summits”, the highest mountains on each of the world’s seven continents（大洲）. Probably the best thing he has done, however, is show the world that it is possible to overcome even the greatest difficulties.

1. What happened to Erik Weihenmayer at the age of 13?

A．His parents didn’t want him anymore.	B．A traffic accidence took away his eyesight.
C．He lost his eyesight after a terrible illness.	D．His courage lost because of several failures.

2. What does “Touch the Top of the World” mean?

A．He took a plane and touched the sky.	B．He got to the top of the world’s highest mountain.
C．Nearly everyone thought he was a brave man.	D．He said in a book he himself was a brave man.

3. What of the following activities does Erik NOT take part in?

A．Mountain climbing.	B．Skiing and skydiving.
C．Cycling races and Marathons.	D．Taking pictures.

4. What does the article mainly tell us?

A．It is impossible to overcome the trouble we meet in our life.

B．It is necessary to become a climber when we are in trouble.

C．It is hard to make right decisions when we are in trouble.

D．It is possible to overcome the difficulties if we have our courage.

【推荐3】

On Feb 26, when an Italian lawmaker (议员) went into the country’s Lower Chamber with a mask to prevent the novel coronavirus, he was criticized (批评) by his colleagues for “causing panic (恐慌)”. Articles from Western media carry headlines such as “No, you do not need face masks to prevent coronavirus.” You might be surprised, as in China and other Asian countries, people have willingly put masks on during the outbreak.

Western thoughts about masks

In the West, people are taught to wear masks only when they get sick. Masks are seen as a tool to protect sick people and prevent the disease from spreading, so healthy people don’t need to wear them. Therefore, during the novel coronavirus outbreak, overseas Chinese students said that they would be “stared at like a virus spreader” if they go out with a mask. According to a survey done by Global Times among some European and American people, wearing a mask in public can make them feel “worried”, “shy”, and “afraid of being looked at differently.”

But as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow around the world, many people in the West are changing their attitudes. In the US, for example, the need for masks is very high now. The US surgeon general (卫生局局长) has been asking people to avoid hoarding masks, as they are more needed in hospitals than by the general public, for this reason people should buy enough for their needs.

Mask culture in the East

In Asian countries like China and Japan, there has been a long tradition of mask-wearing. In China, for example, when doctor Wu Liande invented the modern medical mask during the pneumonic plague (肺鼠疫) in 1910, the mask became a symbol of China’s position as a modern, scientific nation, according to Scottish medical anthropologist (人类学家) Christos Lynteris.   The 2003 SARS epidemic again led to the wide use of masks as a form of anti-viral protection in China and elsewhere in East Asia.

In Japan, wearing masks has long been seen as a manner to reassure (使安心) others when one catches a cold or flu. Some Japanese also turn masks into fashion accessories (配饰), with different colors and patterns to match their clothes. Wearing masks is also a way to “hide” for young women when they don’t have their makeup on.

In more collectivist (集体主义的) cultures in Asia, wearing masks might also be a symbol of solidarity (团结) during the outbreak, according to Lynteris. “Mask culture [in Asia] creates a sense of a fate (命运) shared, common obligation and civic (公民的) duty.” People wear masks “to show that they want to stick together” in the face of danger, Lynteris wrote.

1. Why don’t healthy people in the West wear masks?

A．They don’t think masks can prevent disease.	B．They think masks are for sick people to wear.
C．Only medical workers need to wear masks.	D．Wearing a mask looks funny.

2. Masks have been widely used in China since ________.

A．the invention of the modern medical mask	B．the pneumonic plague in 1910
C．Christos Lynteris wore one publicly	D．the outbreak of SARS in 2003

3. What does Lynteris mean in the last paragraph?

A．People have no sense of duty if they don’t wear masks.

B．Mask culture creates a sense of collective obligation.

C．Asian people are more united in the face of danger.

D．We are a community with a shared future for mankind.

4. What does the underline word “hoarding” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．buying enough things people need	B．collecting and keeping a large amount of things
C．selling a large amount of things	D．giving others something that they need

5. The purpose of the story is to________.

A．explain why Westerners don’t wear masks

B．prove the importance of wearing masks during an epidemic

C．show how opinions about masks differ between different countries

D．explain the history of masks