【推荐1】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出五个能填入空白处的最佳选项。

An apology (道歉) tells someone that we are sorry for the hurt we caused even if we didn’t do it on purpose.

Why apologize?

Apologies are one of the tools that we use to build good friendships and relationships. When you say “I am sorry” (and really mean it), it’s because you probably feel bad that something you did or said hurt another person.     1     You can also say that you respect (尊重) the other person and you care about his or her feelings. After apologizing, you might feel a little better.     2     When you apologize in a caring way, you can feel good because you are trying to make things right again.

Does apologizing fix everything?

Sometimes a heartfelt “I am sorry” fixes everything right away. Other times, it might take a while for someone to get past feeling upset.     3     Even after you say you are sorry, you might still feel bad about what you said or did. But you can feel good about apologizing or fixing the mistake.     4    

What if you have been hurt?

When someone apologizes to you, you may welcome it. But if a person keeps hurting you and apologizing without making an effort to change, you may not want to make friends with him.     5     It’s polite to accept an apology, but anything more is up to you!

A．You should say sorry to your friends.

B．You are making up your mind to do better.

C．Saying you’re sorry is more than just words.

D．The other person will probably feel better as well.

E．You may need to give the other person some time.

F．You get on well with him.

G．Just because someone apologizes, it doesn’t mean you have to be friends.

【推荐3】Have you ever argued with a friend, and said or done something you regretted? How to repair the broken relationship?     1     Before doing that, here is something you have to know.

Why do we argue?

    2     You might think your football team is fantastic, but your friend disagrees. Or your friend always uses your things without asking. Sometimes, especially when you are angry, things can be out of control and you’ll say or do something you regret. Arguing and disagreeing with others is normal in our lives.

What does saying sorry mean?

We all make mistake. Apologizing (道歉) is a way of admitting (承认) we’ve got something wrong and will try not to do it again. Ted, aged 12, said, “    3     However, we have to try to do it if we want to make something better.” Dr. Jennifer Thomas, a psychologist (心理学家), believes an apology needs to show the other person that we’re really sorry.

What if it’s not my mistake?

Sometimes another person may pressure you into taking the blame (责任) when it’s not your mistake. When you feel this is happening, there are some things you can do.     4     Then, you can explain to him or her how it made you feel. If you two still can’t agree with each other, you could ask a parent or teacher for help.

Does apologizing always work?

An apology isn’t a magic stick.     5    . So even after you’ve said sorry, you will still feel sad sometimes. But you can feel good about trying to fix things and promising to do better next time.

A．Sometimes it’s hard to say sorry.

B．There is no need to say sorry.

C．We argue for all kinds of reasons.

D．Understanding and accepting the apology takes times.

E．First, try talking about why you argued with him or her.

F．Making an apology is a good way to help you become friends again.

G．Why not make an apology?

【推荐1】If someone says to you："give me five"，do not search your pocket to get five yuan!It will make others laugh!The person's not asking for your money，but your fingers．

In the US，"give me five"or"give me the high five"is a popular gesture （动作）．You can see it often in films or on TV．It means the slapping （拍） of each other's raised   right hands together．

People do it when they meet for the first time or something happy happens．For example，a student has good marks in exams or wins a lottery ticket （彩票）．If a football team wins a game，the players will give high fives to everyone around to celebrate．

This gesture may come from the old Roman gesture of raising the right arm for the emperor．This showed that the person raising his arm did not have a sword in his hand．

Why not try to give the high five to your friends？

1. "Give me five"is a gesture to___．

A．make people laugh	B．ask for money
C．celebrate success	D．search one's pocket

2. The gesture"give me five"is the clapping of___．

A．toes

B．hands

C．arms

D．legs

3. When you___，you give your friends high fives．

A．lose your money	B．go back home
C．win a football game	D．do badly in exams

4. The gesture started in___ according to the story．

A．Rome

B．America

C．China

D．Britain

5. Why did the Romans raise the right arm for the emperor？Because___．

A．they were proud of their emperor

B．they were happy to see the emperor

C．they wanted to show their respect to the emperor

D．they wanted to show there were no knives in their hands

【推荐2】Hand gestures are part of body language. The same hand gesture may mean different things in different countries. Here are some examples.

Thumbs (拇指) up

In America, you can give somebody the thumbs up if you think something is very good. You can also use it when you’re in need of a ride. But in Germany, it means “one”. And giving someone the thumbs up is asking for trouble in some countries, like Iran and Iraq.

The “V” sign

In China, the “V” sign is very popular. People like to make the sign when they take pictures. It makes their faces look cuter and smaller. In America, this gesture means “victory (胜利)”. But in the UK, it is rude (粗鲁的) to make this sign when the back of the hand is facing the other person.

The dog call

In America, the dog call is used to call someone to come closer to you. But in China, this gesture isn’t welcome because they only do this to pets. It’s very rude if you do it to people.

When you visit a new country, it is important to learn what the gestures mean so that you won’t offend (冒犯) anyone.

1. Thumbs up means “one” in ________.

A．the US

B．France

C．Germany

D．China

2. People like to make the “V” sign when they ________ in China.

A．sing songs

B．take photos

C．go shopping

D．go swimming

3. In China, ________ isn’t welcome because they only do this to pets.

A．the thumbs up

B．the dog call

C．the “V” sign

D．the “OK” sign

【推荐3】Debbie and Simon have part-time jobs at a travel agency. It is Saturday morning and they are sitting in the office.

Debbie and Simon looked up as a well-dressed lady entered. The lady looked at them both, then walked over to Debbie. Debbie greeted her cheerfully.

“Hello.” the lady said. “I want to go by train from...”

Simon was confused. Mr. Young, a senior manager, was standing beside him.

“What’s up, Simon? You don’t look very happy.”

“The customers always prefer Debbie to me. I don’t understand why.” “I do. It’s the way you communicate.” said Mr. Young.

“How can that be?” Simon asked. “I don’t even get a chance to speak to them.” “Speech is not the only method of communication. Your body language is important, too.”

“What kind of language is that?”

“It’s the way you stand and sit. It’s your gestures, and the expression on your face and in your eyes. Your whole appearance communicates things. You often rest your head on your hand. You don’t look up. You never smile. So you don’t make a good impression on people.”

“But look at Debbie. She makes eye contact with the customers. She’s holding her head up. She smiles, that’s why the customers go to her and not to you.”

1. Simon felt unhappy because ________.

A．the work is boring

B．the customers prefer Debbie to him

C．he is afraid of making eye contact with others

D．it’s hard for him to smile

2. What does “that” refer to in Simon’s words?

A．promise

B．special tools

C．appearance

D．body language

3. According to the passage, what will Simon do in the future?

A．He will smile to his customers.	B．He will do just as usual.
C．He will find another part-time job.	D．He will have a fight with Debbie.

【推荐2】You might think that Olympic athletes are the healthiest people in the world. It's true that many are. However，it's also true that many Olympic athletes had to overcome (克服) illness early in their lives.
One excellent example is Wilma Rudolph. She competed in track-and-field (田径) events in the 1960s Olympics. She didn't win just one gold medal (奖章).She won three. At the time，people called her“the fastest woman in the world”.
Actually，as a young child，Wilma could not take part in sports. She had serious illnesses，and then，at the age of 4，she got polio (小儿麻痹症).She lost the function of her left leg，and the doctor said she could never walk again.
Wilma's family did everything they could to help her walk again. Wilma and her mother used to travel 100 miles to get treatments for her leg. Her brothers and sisters took turns to give her leg a daily massage (按摩).Four times a day，they helped her             do special exercises for her leg. Amazingly，by the time Wilma was 9 years old，she was able to walk again. Before long，she started playing basketball and running. In high school，she was a track star and then she went to the Olympics.
Wilma stopped being a runner when she was 22 years old. She then became a teacher and a track coach. Her story encouraged many people to work hard and to overcome difficulties.
1. Many people may think that athletes are always        .

A．the fastest people	B．happy people
C．in good health	D．very rich

2. When she was 4 years old，Wilma Rudolph        .

A．lost her left leg	B．was badly ill
C．still could not walk	D．dreamed to be a runner

3. Which of the following order is RIGHT about Wilma Rudolph's life according to the passage?
①Her left leg couldn't be used because of serious illnesses.
②She won three gold medals in the 1960s Olympics.
③Her family members tried their best to help her walk again.
④She became a teacher and a track coach.

A．①③②④	B．①③④②
C．③①②④	D．③②①④

4. What's the main idea of the passage?

A．Wilma Rudolph's family helped her overcome polio.

B．Wilma Rudolph was seriously ill when she was a young girl.

C．Wilma Rudolph was a great Olympic athlete，coach and teacher.

D．Wilma Rudolph overcame many difficulties to become a great athlete.

【推荐3】Friends are very important in our everyday life. Everyone needs friends. You feel lonely if you have no friends.

Everyone likes to make friends. If you have friends, you can help each other. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things together. Certainly, sometimes you need to be alone. For example, when you need to have a good rest, you don’t like people to disturb you. You don’t always want people around. But most of the time, you need friends in your lives. Sometimes your friends move away. You feel very sad. You can also make new friends. No two people in the world are just the same. Friends sometimes don’t get on well with each other. That doesn’t mean that they no longer like each other. When you miss them very much, you had better call them or write to them. Most of the time they will make it up and become friends again.

If you have many friends, you will live longer. Studies show people with friends live longer than those without friends. Why? Friends can make you feel happy. Being happy helps you stay well. If someone cares about you, you will take better care of yourself. These show the importance of making friends.

1. Someone often feels ________ if they have no friends.

A．upset

B．sad

C．lonely

D．useless

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

A．瓜分

B．打搅

C．处罚

D．推托

3. You make new friends when your old friends ________.

A．stay alone

B．are angry with you

C．move away

D．have new friends

4. According to the passage, if you can’t see your old friends for a long time, ________.

A．you should call them or write to them	B．you won’t like each other any longer
C．you should visit them	D．you may forget them

5. We can know ________ in Paragraph 3.

A．how to make friends	B．the ways to make friends
C．two people aren’t just the same	D．the importance of making friends

【推荐1】Mickey Mouse’s ears are well known all over the world, and this year will be an especially fun one for Disney. The company is celebrating 60 years since its first theme park, Disneyland, opened in California, US in 1955.
Disney has opened many more parks all over the world since it made history in California. Shanghai Disneyland is expected to open in 2016, bringing Disney’s popular parks here to the Chinese mainland for the first time.
So why has Disneyland been so popular for 60 years? Well, it’s described as “the Happiest Place on Earth” and “a place for the young and young at heart”. Many Americans have grown up with the parks, as ex—Disneyland president Paul Pressler said in 1995: “There is an emotional relationship that people have with this park.”
Disneyland was one of the first theme parks anywhere in the world that had “lands” and rides with themes. Disney’s storytelling in rides like roller coasters（过山车） is a big reason for their parks’ success. “We tell a story in everything we do,” Pressler said. Disney rides such as The seven Dwarves Mine Train and Peter Pan’s Flight come from its movies. One ride from its 2013 hit movie Frozen will surely be coming soon, perhaps at the new Shanghai Disneyland.
Disney’s parks haven’t always been popular everywhere, however. When Disneyland Paris opened in 1992, some French people felt that American culture was invading(入侵)France. But still, the park stayed open and today it is a popular place for European visitors.
Whatever you may think of them, you can’t say that on their 60th birthday, Disney’s parks aren’t still going strong. How many Disney theme parks will you have visited by the time their 70th birthday comes around?
1. This year will be especially fun for Disney because____.

A．it is going to celebrate its 60th birthday

B．it’s described as “the Happiest Place on Earth”

C．Americans have a special relationship with Disneyland

D．Mickey Mouse’s ears are well known all over the world

2. The underlined expression “Young at heart” in Paragraph 3 refers to ____.

A．young people	B．people with young hearts
C．American people only	D．Disneyland president

3. Which of the following is TRUE about Disneyland?

A．Disneyland has been built in US only.

B．Shanghai Disneyland has been opened.

C．People still don’t like Disneyland Paris.

D．Disney’s storytelling in rides helps it succeed.

【推荐2】阅读下面短文，根据短文内容判断其后面所给句子的对错，并在答题卡上将所选的对应选项涂黑。选Right涂A，选Wrong涂B。

Birds are building their nests (巢) with rubbish, said a new study. The rubbish includes cigarette butts (烟头) and plastic bags.

A group of European scientists looked into about. 35, 000 studies on bird nests. They found that birds have used man-made things in nests almost everywhere on Earth.

Some rubbish seems to be helpful. This is why birds “like” putting it in their nests: For example, cigarette butts have some chemicals (化学物质) , so they can keep insects away and protect the chicks (雏鸟). Plastic bags are useful in keeping the animals warm, and other hard things, such as paper cards, can make nests stronger.

However, in the end, human rubbish may only bring more harm to birds. The chemicals in cigarettes hurt the chicks. The chicks may get sick or have shorter lives, according to a 2014 study.

To make matter worse, if the cigarette still burns when the bird brings it back to its home, it may set fire to the nest. Pieces of fishing net may also trap (缠住) birds, and it’s impossible for them to get out by themselves. If the chicks eat other kinds of rubbish by accident, they will also get hurt. Our friends in the air are feeling the bad effects of human polluting the environment.

1. Birds have used man-made things in nests everywhere on Earth.
2. Chemicals in the cigarette butts can keep insects away the birds’ nests.
3. Paper cards can make the birds’ nests more beautiful.
4. Birds may be hurt by pieces of fishing net.
5. The passage is mainly about the harm of birds building nest with rubbish.

【推荐3】Juan's mum signed him up (报名) late for baseball. Juan was unhappy! He was not on his old team. He couldn't play with Tyler, Joe and Brad. And they all loved Dave—he was a great coach. Juan was not sure if he wanted to play. He just knew it would not be any fun.
Juan walked slowly to the field(球场). His new team was practising there. First he saw two boys. They didn't play well. "So bad!" thought Juan. "I will be on such a terrible(糟糕的) team!"
Then Juan remembered that Eric, a friend from school, was on the team. Eric played well! "Well, maybe I will stay for some time," Juan said to himself.
Juan started looking around. He saw two other boys. They played well. One of them was a fast runner. "Hey! This team might be okay!" thought Juan.
Eric was excited to see Juan. "Hey, Juan! I'm glad you are on our team. We are going to have a great team. Do you know who our coach will be?"
"So, who will be the coach, Eric?" asked Juan.
"It's Home Run Harvey!" Eric answered excitedly.
"Home Run Harvey!" Juan said loudly. "The only Home Run Harvey from the university team?"
"That is right," said Eric.
Juan could not believe how lucky he was to be on Home Run Harvey's team! He could not wait to tell his friends about his new team and coach!
1. Which is TRUE about Tyler, Joe and Brad?

A．They were Juan's classmates.

B．They were Juan's cousins.

C．They were all fast runners.

D．They were on the same team.

2. What was Juan's new team doing?

A．They were practising.	B．They were swimming.
C．They were having lunch.	D．They were reading.

3. Juan started feeling good about the new team when      .

A．he saw a fast runner

B．he talked with Dave

C．he remembered Eric was on the team

D．he learned who his new coach would be

4. What would Home Run Harvey do?

A．He would go to university.

B．He would teach baseball.

C．He would play with Dave.

D．He would make more friends.

5. Juan felt          at the end of the story.

A．tired

B．sad

C．excited

D．worried