【推荐1】Is food part of the holidays? Different people may have different opinions. Here are some.

Liao: I think there is a really close connection (联系) between festivals and food. My dad is a businessman. He travels on business a lot. He even has to travel during holidays, like Mid-Autumn Festival. But he once told me that as long as he can eat my mom’s homemade mooncakes, he can feel like he’s at home with us.

Zhang: Eating mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Festival drives me crazy! I really don’t like the taste of mooncakes, but Mom forces (强迫) me to eat them every year. But as I eat more mooncakes, I start to hate the holiday! This holiday should be held to celebrate some special person or event, not a food. I don’t want this tasteless food toruinmy holiday anymore.

Chen: In my opinion, eating traditional food during holidays is part of our culture. I remember one time during Lantern Festival, my parents were too busy to bring home any sweet dumplings. Although we still lit up our rabbit lantern that night, I still felt like we didn’t completely celebrate the festival, since we didn’t have any dumplings.

Yuan: In the past, people would usually save precious (珍贵的) food for special days. But now, we can eat it whenever we want. I don’t think it is important to eat traditional food during holidays anymore. We can still do some other things to celebrate, such as watching the moon during Mid-Autumn Festival or remembering Qu Yuan during Dragon Boat Festival.

根据上述表格内容，选择最佳答案
1. __________ agree that food is still part of the holiday today.

A．Liao and Zhang

B．Liao and Chen

C．Chen and Yuan

D．Zhang and Yuan

2. The underlined word “ruin” means ____________.

A．改善

B．保护

C．毁坏

D．提升

3. Chen thinks ___________.

A．traditional food is tasteless

B．traditional food means little to us these days

C．holidays aren’t complete without traditional food

D．family reunions（团聚）are an important part of the holidays

4. In Yuan’s opinion, people can celebrate special days by _____________.

A．traveling during holidays

B．lighting up the rabbit lanterns at night

C．eating precious food whenever they want

D．doing something else except eating traditional food

5. We can infer that ____________.

A．it was easy for people to have precious food every day in the past

B．Chen’s family didn’t have sweet dumplings because they don’t like them at all

C．Zhang’s Mom wants him to grow taller, so she forces him to eat more mooncakes

D．Liao’s dad is so busy that he hardly has time to celebrate special days with his family

【推荐2】November 9 is a time for us to learn a lot more about fire(火). This is what to do in a fire:
1.Shout out. Shout as loudly as you can, because people may be asleep.
2.Call 119. Never try to put out a fire yourself. Tell 119 where you are and what is on fire.
3.Keep down close to the floor. There is less smoke down there, so it’s easier to breathe and see where you are going.
4.Test the door. If the door is cool, open it carefully. If the door is hot, do not open it! Try to find a different way out.
5.Get out. Do not stop to pick up anything. A fire can become very big in a few seconds!
6.Don’t use the lift. Always use the stairs. The lift may go wrong and keep you inside.
7.Don’t go back .Even if you have left your pet or favorite toy inside, do not go back for it. Animals have a very good sense of smell. They often get out of buildings before people.
1. When is the National Fire Prevention Day(消防日)?

A．December 9	B．November 9
C．November 11	D．September 11

2. How many things should we do according to the passage?

A．six

B．eight

C．seven

D．five

3. According to the passage, when something is on fire, you must ________at once.

A．look for your pet	B．telephone 119
C．call 120	D．put out the fire yourself

4. You should keep down close to the floor because_________.

A．there is less smoke down there

B．the firemen can find you easily

C．people may be asleep

D．you should look after your things carefully

5. Which of the following is not right according to the passage?

A．If the door is hot, try to find a different way out.

B．Don’t use the lift.

C．People often get out of buildings before animals.

D．Do not stop to pick up anything.

【推荐3】Last summer, my family and I went on a trip to the China Dinosaur Park in Changzhou by bus．The journey took us about an hour．We arrived at the park at about 9 a．m．
There were many fun places for us to choose from．We first went to the Crazy Firedrake(喷火龙) Drill．When I looked at the large yellow machine, I wasn't afraid at all, But when I was really on it, I felt a little nervous．First, the machine took us to the highest point．We all screamed “Ah” with our eyes closed．Then the machine turned around fast and moved very quickly at the same time．I felt as if I would fall down．I kept screaming through the whole ride．It only moved for only a few minutes, but it seemed to be manyhours．When the game ended, I was too afraid to walk．
Later we took part in the game called “Crossing Jurassic(侏罗纪)”．We got into a boat．The boat went into a tall building．It was dark around us．There were many model dinosaurs on both sides．They looked like the real ones．Sometimes the model dinosaurs made some frightening shouts, which sounded terrible．The game ended with a sudden rush from a very high place into a big pool．What an exciting day!
1. When did the writer get on the bus?

A．9 a.m．

B．About 8 a.m．

C．About 9 a.m．

D．About 10 a.m．

2. When the writer looked at the large yellow machine, he was       ．

A．not afraid

B．too afraid

C．very excited

D．so nervous

3. What did the writer do when the machine took him to the highest point?

A．The writer laughed．	B．The writer screamed．
C．The writer looked down．	D．The writer did nothing．

4. From the text, we can know that the game called “Crossing Jurassic” is a       trip．

A．bus

B．train

C．coach

D．boat

5. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The yellow machine turned around fast and moved quickly at the same time．

B．The first game moved for a long time．

C．There were many real dinosaurs in the park．

D．The second game began with a sudden rush from a very high place into a big lake．

【推荐1】There are always people who have hero dream in mind. Although they lived thousands of miles away from each other, the two dream-makers Stan Lee and   Jin Yong made their heroes well-known to the whole world.
Stan Lee, the father of Marvel Comics created a dream world with a list of Superheroes, including Spider-Man and Iron Man.
In the early ’60s, with the help of artists such as Jack Kirby, he created more human superheroes who lived in the real world. They were not as perfect as the heroes at that time and they fought against everyday difficulties. From then on, Marvel characters are known the world over. Marvel films and TV series(连续剧) have become huge successes.
Just as his favorite Saying Excelsior! which means moving on, he kept working for his superhero dream to the end of his life.
Jin Yong was considered as one of the greatest kongfu novel writers in China. And for many people, he made a Jianghu that they could run into.
Jin wrote all of his 15 wuxia books between 1955 and 1972. While the values and tastes of readers have changed greatly, his books and the heroes he created continue to attract people. His works have been made into movies, TV series and even video games.
Jin is very good at using the language. His stories are always full of rich history; kongfu is described in detail(细节). Boston University professor Petrus Liu said, “He turns novels into an encyclopedia of Chinese history, medicine, geography, philosophy(哲学) .... Nobody ever does that.” .
1. Why were Stan Lee’s superheroes different in the early ’60s?

A．Because they were perfect heroes.	B．Because they were like humans.
C．Because they were very successful.	D．Because they were much

2. If you were a big fan of Stan Lee, what would you post on your Weibo?

A．I fell in love with kongfu after I read his books.

B．Jack Kirby is Stan Lee’s best superhero in the real world.

C．I am always dreaming of being a hero in his books.

D．He changed the way we look at heroes.

3. How long did it take Jin Yong to finish all his wuxia books?

A．15 years.

B．17 years.

C．19 years.

D．21 years.

4. What does the underlined word “encyclopedia” mean in Chinese?

A．百科全书

B．中国历史

C．医学丛书

D．地理图册

5. What did Stan Lee and Jin Yong have in common?

A．They both told historical stories.	B．They both fought against difficulties.
C．They both created many heroes.	D．They both made famous TV series

【推荐2】请阅读下面短文，理解其大意，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。

Friends are important for everyone. But it’s not easy to find friends. For most students, true friends are harder to find. If you have some good friends, you should do your best to keep your friendships.

It’s the easiest to make friends and keep friendships with people who have the similar interests or hobbies as you. You can spend happy and relaxing time together, and share your feelings about your interests. However, sometimes it’s not necessary for you to be the same. You may have different ideas and habits; then trying to understand and respect each other seems to be more important.

The way you talk with your friends is important. When you talk with them, ask questions to help them start and keep talking. But don’t ask personal (私人的) questions, such as their parents’ jobs and salaries (薪水). These questions will make them feel unhappy. They may dislike talking with you and try to walk away. In that way. you may lose some friends and your friends will be fewer and fewer.

Another important thing is listening. Listen carefully to what your friend is talking about, and respond in the right way. It doesn’t have to be with words. Body language can be enough to show that you’re listening. Talk about your ideas after your friend finishes his talking.

In short, we should do our best to keep friendships as long as possible. Friends and friendships help make our life more wonderful.

1. We should try to keep friendships because ________.

A．we can’t make new friends

B．friends are easy to walk away

C．friends are important but difficult to find

2. According to the passage, it’s easier to make friends with people who ________.

A．have the same interests as you

B．are good at body language

C．like asking personal questions

3. The underlined word “respond” means ________.

A．laugh

B．answer

C．write

4. The passage tells us ________ ways of making friends and keeping friendships.

A．two

B．three

C．four

5. Which of the following questions shouldn’t you ask your friends?

A．Do you like swimming?

B．What do you think of the new movie?

C．How much money do your parents have?

【推荐3】Most people are afraid of snakes. They may think snakes are dangerous and ugly. With more and more rain falling and the hot weather, it’s time for snakes to be active. Living in the city, it never crosses your mind that we might meet them face to face.

There are more than 2,000 kinds of snakes on the earth. Most of them live in mountains or forests, and in cities sometimes we can find them in grass or other dark places. Snakes can’t walk or run because they have no legs or feet, but these long and thin animals can move very fast on their stomachs. Snakes usually have green, yellow or black skins, which make it difficult for their enemies to find them. In winter they hibernate in holes. They look for a hole to stay inside, on the ground, or in a rock or a tree. They do not wake up again until spring comes. Snakes feed on mice, frogs, bird eggs and so on.

Snakes play an important part in nature. We can make useful medicines with them. Without their help, the rodents (啮齿动物) will be out of control. But many of them are in danger of disappearing. Houses and buildings take up the land where snakes live. Many snakes lose their lives in traffic, and people often kill snakes for their skins or meat.

1. Which season may it be now according to the text?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.

2. How many kinds of snakes are there?

A．About 1,000.

B．Over 2,000.

C．A bout 3,000.

D．Over 4,000.

3. What does the word “hibernate” mean in Paragraph 2?

A．躲藏

B．睡觉

C．冬眠

D．伏击

4. What can we learn from the text?

A．We never see snakes in cities.	B．Snakes only catch mice as food.
C．Snakes are useless to nature.	D．Many snakes are in danger.

5. What is the text mainly about?

A．Health.

B．Geography.

C．Biology.

D．Weather.

【推荐1】Last week, the manager of an old jeweler’s shop received a letter marked “personal”. As he was very busy, the letter lay on his desk till teatime. When he opened it, a $10 note fell out onto his desk. With the note was a short letter. This is what it said:

Dear sir, I got engaged (订婚的) forty years ago. Unfortunately at that time there was a lot of unemployment and I lost my job. I was out of work for about six months before I got another one. Of course I was very short of money. I came to your shop to buy a wedding ring one day. The assistant brought some rings for me to have a look, later she was called away, and then I put one of the rings into my pocket. When she came back, I said I did not know the size of my girlfriend’s finger. So I left the shop without paying for the ring. My wife died a month ago, and the fact that I never paid for her ring has been on my conscience (让我良心不安) all these years. I always feel guilty about that. At that time the ring cost $2, and I think that is about five times -- $10 at today’s price. Now I am sending you that amount. Yours truly, A customer

After reading the letter, the manager said, “Well, well, well, life is full of surprise!”
1. The ring that the customer put into his pocket was ____ at that time.

A．$2

B．$5

C．$10

D．$40

2. The underlined word “unemployment” means “____” in Chinese.

A．辞职

B．就业

C．悲伤

D．失业

3. How long has the customer’s wife been dead?

A．A week.

B．A month.

C．A year.

D．Two months.

4. The customer wrote to the manager in order to ________.

A．return the ring	B．say thanks to him
C．ask him for some advice	D．send the money for the ring

5. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The manager opened the letter by himself.

B．The manager thought life was full of surprise.

C．When the customer’s wife knew the fact, she was impatient.

D．The customer always feels sad for not paying for the ring years ago.

【推荐2】

Deadly guardian of venom comes to People's Theater on Saturday afternoon. There is the film Deadly guardian of venom. Price: Free             Dates: April 11-25                  Time: 2:30 pm            Tel: 4686788

Live Music---Late Night Jazz Enjoy real American Jazz by Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He'll play into late night, so don't want to get much sleep. Place: The jazz club, near the National Gallery Price: 100 yuan             Dates: June 15-23                 Time: 10 pm             Tel: 4668736

Shows in Anhui Museum There are 12,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole（全部的）Chinese history. These are just a few things which make a visit to Anhui Museum a great day. Place: Anhui Museum                  Dates: May 1-May 31                 Price: 60 yuan（30 yuan for students） Time:（Monday-Friday）9 am-5pm（Weekends）9 am---9pm            Tel: 4886888

1. How much should three students pay for a visit to Anhui Museum?

A．Free

B．90 yuan

C．150 yuan

D．180 yuan

2. Where can we see the film Deadly guardian of venom?

A．At People's Theater.	B．At the jazz club.
C．At Anhui Museum.	D．At the National Gallery.

3. How long will the live music last?

A．9 days.

B．10 days.

C．15 days.

D．31 days.

【推荐3】Everyone feels unhappy sometimes. But it’s not a good idea to stay in those bad feelings. If you learn how to keep yourself happy, you’ll likely avoid a lot of problems.

Talk to your parents, friends or teachers, and tell them what is going on. It is amazing how much better you feel after talking about your problems.

Do something you enjoy, like reading novels, listening to music, or even sleeping. Play a sport you enjoy. This will improve your mood.

Go for a 15-minute run, then take a nice shower, and pick out a new movie to watch!

Think about your goals in life, and how happy you’ll be when you complete them.

根据上述内容，判断下列句子正误，正确的在答题卡上将“T”涂黑，错误的在答题卡上将“F”涂黑。
1. You may avoid a lot of problems if you keep yourself happy.
2. Talking to your parents about problems can make you feel better.
3. Sleeping won’t improve your mood.
4. If you feel unhappy, you can’t take a nice shower.
5. You’ll be happy when you complete goals in life.

【推荐1】No one wants to look stupid (愚蠢的) or do the wrong thing at a new job. It’s important to make the right impression from the very first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place.
It may be difficult to know what to do. Here are five tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job.
1. First impression can last forever. Make sure you make a good one. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a dress code( rules about what you can wear to work) . If so, be sure to follow it. No matter what, always be neat and clean.
2. Get to work on time. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.
3. Pay attention to instructions. One of the first things that your supervisor may do is to introduce you to co-workers. These co-workers will be important to you. They are the ones who will answer your questions when the boss is not around.
4. Ask lots of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what is expected of you. If he or she has not told you your duties, ask for a list. Set daily and weekly goals for yourself.
5. Never be the first one to leave. Observe (观察) what your co-workers do around quitting time (下班时间). It does not look good for you to be eager to leave.
1. Before you arrive at work on the first day, you should ___________.

A．dress in a right way

B．introduce yourself

C．know your duties

D．know your co-workers well

2. According to the passage, your supervisor is most likely your _________.

A．visitor	B．teacher
C．workmate	D．leader

3. What is the best title for this passage?

A．Getting a new job	B．Tips on How to Work
C．The First-day Work	D．The Importance of Co-worker

【推荐2】We know that many children have problems in learning body language. If your child does, here are some ways to help them.

Match the actions to the messages

Teach your child that different body language can show special feelings. When someone is standing and playing with the fingers, it means that he or she is losing patience. Or he or she doesn't catch what you're saying.

Examples

If you're watching TV together, you can turn off the sound. Then you can ask him, "Why do you think the person felt that way?" And you can say things like "his face was red". It helps your child know the way of showing feelings.

Play games

It is good for all families to play a game about body language. You can write different feelings on cards, such as happiness, sadness, anger and so on. Then some of you draw pictures and show them, and the remaining families try to guess what they are. You all may have much fun.

Think more

Only the actions can't show all feelings. You need to teach children to think about sound and words to get all the information.

1. When someone is playing with the fingers, it may show that he or she         .

A．is losing patience	B．is worried
C．is sad	D．knows what you're saying

2. If parents watch TV with children, they can          to help children learn body language

A．turn off the TV	B．turn off the sound
C．play a game about body language	D．match the actions to the sound

3. The underline word "remaining" probably means          in Chinese?

A．年长的

B．不幸的

C．剩余的

D．全部的

4. How many ways does the writer give us in the passage?

A．1

B．2

C．3

D．4

5. The best title（标题）of this passage is            .

A．Learning Body Language	B．Body Language is Important
C．Children's Body Language	D．Different Body Language

【推荐3】

At night, you fall asleep while listening to beautiful music. In the morning, you are woken up by the singing of birds outside. You can enjoy all of these things because of one important organ(器官) — the ears. March 3 is Ear Care Day. It helps us remember the importance of our ears and encourages us to take good care of them.

You may wonder: how do the ears work? The ear has three different parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The outer ear is the part you can see. It collects sound around you. The sound then travels down to the middle ear, the inner ear and then to your brain.

Your ears never stop working, even when you are asleep! Your ears continue hearing sounds, but your brain just ignores them. That’s why you may sometimes wake up suddenly in the middle of the night — your brain hears something, but you don’t know what it is, since you are asleep.

More surprisingly, ears even help with tasting food. Of course, you don’t actually taste food with your ears. But there are nerves(神经) running through the middle ear that connect the tongue to the brain. If something happens to your ears, you may have a hard time telling different tastes apart, according to the website of People’s Daily.

The ears are truly important organs with many functions. You should make sure to protect your own ears as well as you can. There are some Dos and Don’ts you need to know.

First of all, when the sun is shining, wear some sunscreen(防晒霜) on your ears. And during winter, cover your ears with a hat or a scarf. Secondly, dry your ears with a towel after swimming or having a bath. If you feel water in your ear, shake your head a little bit. This can help you get the water out of your ear.

Besides, don’t listen to music on your earphones for too long. Follow the 60:60 rule: listen to music at 60 percent of the maximum volume(最大音量) for no more than 60 minutes a day. Also, it’s not a good idea to share earphones with friends. When you have only one earphone, you might turn the volume up too high, since one earphone isn’t loud enough.

1. Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The inner ear is the most important part.

B．We can still know what is happening when we are asleep.

C．We’d better not use one earphone when we listen to music.

D．We can still taste food with ears if there is something wrong with our tongue.

2. We can protect our ears by __________.

A．wearing no sunscreen on sunny days

B．covering our ears with a scarf in winter

C．listening to the singing of birds outside

D．washing our ears with a towel after swimming

3. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．An Important Organ — the Ears	B．Ear Care Day
C．Functions of Ears	D．An Organ We Don’t Know — the Ears