【推荐1】China may be home to both the longest and highest bridges in the world. The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is the most famous. The Chinese people began to build the bridge in 1960. They built it 8 years later. It was the first modern bridge built by China without help from foreign countries. The bridge became a popular place. The bridge was so important, and it is a symbol(标志) of Nanjing. At over 5,000 feet long, the bridge carries both cars and trains. Its upper part is a highway, while the lower part is a railway.

Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge has changed the life of people in Nanjing. Before the bridge was built, people and things could only cross the river by boat. People had to disassemble(拆开) the trains and put them onto the boats in order to carry the trains across the river. Since the bridge was finished, the bridge has changed the life of the people in Nanjing. It has made people’s life so much easier. It takes people less time to cross the river to the town center. There are pictures of Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge on cups, pencils, shoes, mirrors, cigarettes and bicycles. Every one of Nanjing people loves the bridge.

This year the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is 50 years old. It needs repairs. When it is being repaired, people can’t use it. How do people cross the river without the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge? Don’t worry. There are 3 more modern bridges over the river in Nanjing now. They make people’s life in Nanjing easier and easier.

1. When was the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge finished?

A．1960

B．1968

C．1950

D．1986

2. What does the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge carry?

A．It carries cars and trucks only.	B．It carries trains only.
C．It carries both cars and trains.	D．It carries boats.

3. Before the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge was built, how could trains cross the river?

A．Trains ran across the river.	B．People pulled the train across the river.
C．Trains crossed the river by boat.	D．People put trains onto the trucks.

4. How has the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge changed people’s life in Nanjing?

A．It has made people’s life in Nanjing easier.

B．It took people more time to cross the river.

C．It was the first bridge over Yangtze River in Nanjing.

D．It made people feel more proud of the river.

【推荐2】Many of you have probably had this experience: You get on a train and are ready to have a rest or read a book, only to find that the passenger in front of you is watching a TV show on his tablet without headphones. The child next to you won’t stop crying. And the old lady behind you talks on her phone during the whole trip.

Wish the train could be less noisy? ________ The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway, one of China’s busiest high-speed rail lines, will have “quiet” carriages（车厢）starting from Dec 23, Xinhua reported.

In quiet carriages, on-board videos will be muted（静音）and announcements will be made at a lower volume. Doors at the ends of the carriage will be kept closed to reduce noise from other carriages, CGTN noted. Train attendants（乘务员）will be responsible for making sure that passengers keep quiet and follow the rules.

Passengers who are willing to follow the rules can choose the quiet carriages when booking their tickets, according to the China's national railway operators.

Some people have pointed out that this kind of quiet environment should be offered in all carriages. They say that having quiet carriages might give people the idea that they don't need to be quiet in non-quiet carriages.

While some internet users are in favor of the new service, it also has hot discussions about just how quiet travelers should be in quiet carriages. Many people have raised questions such as “What if I snore（呼噜）?” and “Can we talk to our travel partners if we need to?”

1. How does the writer introduce the topic of the passage?

A．By telling a story.	B．By asking a question.
C．By making a survey.	D．By describing an experience.

2. In pargraph 2, the best sentence for ________ could be ________.

A．There is still a far way to go	B．There might be a solution for you
C．There are a lot of discussions about it	D．There are many things passengers can do

3. Paragraph 3 mainly tells ________.

A．who can take the quiet carriage	B．why we should keep quiet in a carriage
C．how to keep the carriage silent	D．when to keep quiet in a carriage

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Normal carriages will be replaced very soon.

B．Passengers need to pay more for the quiet carriage.

C．Snoring and talking to partners are not allowed in the quiet carriage.

D．Passengers should mind their behaviors no matter which carriages they take.

【推荐3】

1. Anna is at Chicago. She wants to go to Adams. She should change lines at ________.

A．Grand

B．Cliton

C．Reno

2. To go to Airport from Clark, you should take underground lines in this order ________.

A．Red Line→Green Line→Blue Line

B．Blue Line→Green Line→Red Line

C．Red Line→Blue Line→Green Line

【推荐2】People usually check whether their keys, wallets and phones are with them before going out. But many people in China now have one more important thing to take, a face mask. They hope that it can protect them from polluted air.
Since January 2013, many cities in China have seen a lot of foggy days. In Beijing, only five days in January _________(雾霾). What’s the difference between fog and smog?
According to scientists, fog is made up of tiny (微小的) drops of water and also ice particles (颗粒) during very cold conditions. Smog is dirty air that looks like a mixture of smoke and fog, caused mainly by smoke from cars and factories in cities.
An official for the Ministry of Environmental Protection told Beijing News that PM2.5 pollution is the main problem with air pollution. PM 2.5 refers to pollution with small particles 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter (直径).
According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, two main factors that cause PM 2.5 are motor vehicles and the burning of coal.
Poor air has done harm to people’s health. Children and the elderly are more at risk. A report from Beijing Children’s Hospital shows that from December 5 to December 11, 2013, half of the patients in the hospital came for respiratory (呼吸道的) problems.
Air problems and environmental protection have become a care for the whole nation.
Premier Li Keqiang made his last Government Work Report(政府工作报告) on March 6, 2014. The report said that the government should work hard to prevent pollution and give people a healthy living environment.
It calls on people to make full use of energy and resources (资源) and cut down on energy use.
‘We should give people hope through our actions,’ Li said.
1. The underlined phrase “were free of” means _______________.

A．had some	B．had no
C．had many	D．had more and more

2. According to the third paragraph, we can know that________________.

A．fog is made up of drops of water with smoke

B．smog is formed (形成) during cold hours

C．smog is a mixture of fog and smoke

D．smoke from cars and factories cause fog

3. Paragraphs 4 and 5 are mainly about ________________.

A．what PM 2.5 is and how to protect ourselves against PM 2.5

B．how to prevent PM 2.5 pollution and how PM 2.5 looks

C．what PM 2.5 is and what causes PM 2.5

D．how seriously PM 2.5 affects us and how to deal with PM 2.5

4. From Li Keqiang’s report, we learn that __________________.

A．the environment has improved a lot since Li was in office

B．many people have breathing problems because of the air pollution

C．the air pollution problem is the government’s task

D．the government will try its best to solve the air pollution problem

【推荐3】Environmentalists (环保人士) are getting more worried about the effects of fast fashion on the environment. Fast fashion is the production of clothes in a large number at a low cost. They are put in shops and online stores quickly to create a high demand (需求). Manufacturers (制造商) make 100 billion all kinds of clothes every year. This is expected to grow by 60 per cent by 2030.

The fast fashion business model is having a negative effect on the environment. Many of the clothes end up in dustbins and are not recycled. Another negative effect on the environment is caused by the chemicals used to make the clothes. These cause health problems to people working in clothes factories. It is reported that children make many of these clothes.

The way people are buying clothes is adding to the problem of clothing waste. Many years ago, people went to stores and tried clothes on. People took more time and thought more carefully before they bought clothes. They also wore them longer. Today, people order cheap clothes on the Internet and if they don’t like them, they send them back. Some people say this is causing a throwaway (用完即弃的) society. Some people buy clothes and never even wear them. The German media company Deutsche Welle wrote, “Every year in Europe, four million tons of clothing ends up in dustbins. Less than one per cent of this is recycled.”

It seems the fashion industry is not sustainable (可持续的).

1. What do environmentalists think of fast fashion?

A．It is bad for the environment.

B．It is becoming more and more popular.

C．It is making plenty of money for manufacturers.

D．It meets the high demand of more and more people.

2. The meaning of the underlined word “negative” is close to “________”.

A．good

B．bad

C．short

D．long

3. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?

A．Many people like to order cheap clothes on the Internet.

B．Plenty of people wouldn’t like to buy clothes in clothing shops.

C．People in Europe have wasted lots of clothes because of their hobbies.

D．The way people are buying clothes is adding to the problem of clothing waste.

4. Which is Not True according to the passage?

A．Fast fashion is the production of clothes in a large number at a low cost.

B．The chemicals used to make clothes cause health problems to the customers (客户).

C．The way people are buying clothes causes another problem—clothing waste.

D．Manufacturers make 100 billion clothes every year and the number is still increasing.

5. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Fast fashion is harming the environment.

B．Shopping on the Internet should be stopped.

C．Fast fashion helps people save lots of money and time.

D．It’s cheaper to buy clothes on the Internet than in shops.

【推荐1】We all like fresh fruit and vegetables. Very few people are willing to eat food that is thrown awayas waste. But that was exactly what some world leaders did at a lunch held by the United Nations.

During the meal, the world leaders enjoyed dishes like salads and burgers made with thrown-away vegetables and fruits. Chef Dan Barber, who helped create the meal, hoped that the experience would make the leaders pay more attention to the problem of food waste.

It is reported that one out of nine people on Earth does not get enough food. Yet every year over one third of the food produced worldwide goes to waste! Why is so much food wasted? Firstly, food is often thrown away before it goes to the market because too much of it is produced, or because it is not kept properly on farms. Secondly, shops and supermarkets usually throw away unsold food. Finally, customers often buy more food than they need, so a lot of uneaten food is wasted.

How can you waste less food? When eating out, you may ask for less food and take home what is left. Visit fast food restaurants less often, since they are usually more wasteful. Encourage your favorite restaurants to give unsold food to food banks. You can also waste less food at home. Use smaller rice bowls so that you eat less rice. Encourage family members to use unfinished rice to make rice puddings. Tell family members to make a shopping list and buy only what is on the list when shopping for food.

Food waste is a growing problem and we, either farmers or food sellers or customers, must take this problem more seriously and do what we can to help.

1. Which of the following is NOT the reason for food waste?

A．Everyone can have enough food to eat.	B．People often buy more than enough.
C．The food isn’t kept properly on farms.	D．Supermarkets haven’t sold out all the food.

2. What kind of information can we get from the whole passage?

A．Using smaller bowls at home can’t avoid wasting food.

B．Chef Dan Barber cares a lot about the problem of food waste.

C．We can just throw away unfinished food to keep healthy.

D．The world leaders usually enjoy thrown-away vegetables and fruits.

3. The main purpose of this passage is to ________.

A．encourage people to eat thrown-away vegetables and fruits

B．tell us food waste is a very serious problem

C．ask everyone to help solve the problem of food waste

D．stop people from eating in the restaurant

【推荐2】No one can deal with all the problems on his own. We all have to ask for favors (寻求帮助) sometimes. But it can be a difficult thing to do, even when you ask a good friend. So how can you ask for a favor and be sure to get a positive response (正面回应)? Here are some suggestions.

Be a nice person. When you ask someone for a favor, you’re really asking the person to go out of his or her way to help you. Show the person that you understand he or she is doing something especially nice for you. If people think you’re friendly, they’re more likely (可能的) to want to help.     1     And, of course, a smile goes a long way.

    2     How do people respond to requests (请求) like this one, “Hey, Mike, lend me your car!” ? They probably refuse. How can you avoid this problem? Be especially careful with how you show your request. For example, say, “Mike, would you mind doing me a favor?” Mike will probably respond like this, “Maybe. What do you need?”     3     People are more likely to agree to help you when they know the whole story.

Show your respect (尊重). If someone agrees to do you a favor, allow the person to choose when he or she helps you. Be respectful of the other person’s time, and try not to ask for too much.     4     Don’t make a habit of asking for favors, and always make sure you’re ready to do someone a favor in return.

A．Now you have his attention and can explain the situation.

B．Choose your words carefully.

C．If someone refuses your request, you should accept the answer politely.

D．Thank them sincerely (真诚地) when they help you.

E．Try your best to help the one who did you a favor once in your way.

【推荐3】Can you imagine being at school and home at the same time? What about you thinking of a sentence, and your friend knows it just by a feeling?

These may sound crazy in real life. But in the microworld (微观世界) of quantum physics(量子物理), they could all be possible! This year’s Nobel Prize in physics was given to three quantum physicists. They are Alain Aspect from France, John Clauser from the US and Anton Zeilinger from Austria. They did a great job studying quantum entanglement (量子纠缠), which paves the way (铺平道路) for new technologies such as quantum computers and quantum communication.

What is quantum entanglement? When two particles (粒子) are entangled, everything about them - from their speed to the way they move - is perfectly connected. That is to say, if you know the state (状态) of one particle, then you know the state of the other, even when these two particles are very far from each other.

Quantum entanglement has now been used in some cutting-edge (尖端的) technologies. For example, it can provide completely safety in communication. Here’s how it works: changing one changes the other. So when anyone tries to read your secret quantum message without your permission, he might actually change it as soon as he gets it. That means what he read will never be the true one. Cool?

Another use is called “quantum teleportation (量子传输)”. This isn’t the same as people appearing from one place to another like in the science movies. But it does send information, including images (图像) and sounds, at the same time in a very fast way. Therefore, when you receive a message, it seems that the person-the message sender-is just in front of you.

Without doubt, quantum physics is leading us to a totally different world. The more we know about this new theory(理论), the more we know about the future world.

1. What do we know about this year’s Nobel Prize in physics?

A．It was given to three US physicists.	B．It honored the invention of a super quantum computer.
C．It honored the finding of microworld.	D．It honored the studying of quantum entanglement.

2. What is clear in the event of quantum entanglement?

A．Particles look exactly the same.	B．Everything about two particles is connected.
C．Particles can’t stay far from each other.	D．Particles can move quickly.

3. Using quantum entanglement in cutting-edge technologies can ________.

A．better protect secrets

B．make people appear from one place to another just like in the science movie

C．slow down technological achievements

D．help people know more about the world history

4. What is NOT talked about quantum entanglement?

A．What it is.	B．Its usage in scientific fields.
C．When it was first found.	D．The scientists who made efforts to study it.

【推荐1】American and British people both speak English of course. But sometimes there are some important differences between British English and American English.

First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say each word separately. They say words together. Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know. Or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What did you say?” However, the British are more careful. They usually say all the words and keep them separate.

Sound is not only the difference. Words sometimes have different meanings too. For example, the vocabulary for cars and driving is very different. Americans drive trucks, but in England people drive lorries.

Many expressions (短语) are also different in the two countries. In England, if you are going to telephone your friends, you “phone them up”. In America, you “give them a call”. When you are saying goodbye in England you might say “Cheerio!” In America you might say “See you later.”

There’re also some differences in grammar. For example, Americans usually use the helping verb “do” when they ask a question. They say “Do you have a storybook?” But the British often leave out the helping verb. They say “Have you a storybook?”

Most languages are like this. Languages change overtime. When people live in separate places, the languages change in different ways. This is what has happened to English. It can also happen to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French but their French is very different from the French of France.

1. What does the word “separately” mean in this passage? It means “________”.

A．含糊地

B．快速地

C．分开地

D．简略地

2. The vocabulary for cars and driving is ________.

A．an example of British English	B．an example of American English
C．the same in America and England	D．not the same in America and England

3. Languages ________.

A．are always changing as time passes	B．keep unchanged even if time changes
C．are the same in all places	D．are easy to learn

4. Which of the following sentences is right according to the passage?

A．American people usually say “I don’t know” instead of “I dunno”.

B．There are four differences between American and British English.

C．Canadians speak all the same French as Frenchmen.

D．When people live in different places, the language are spoken in the same way.

5. This passage is mainly about ________.

A．English vocabulary

B．how American sounds are different from British sounds

C．the way the British say words

D．some differences between American and British English

【推荐2】Humans share the earth with different kinds of wildlife. However, many of our animal and plant friends may not be around for much longer.

According to the first report on biodiversity (生多样性) released by the United Nations in May 2019, 1 million of earth’s million species are in danger of extinction (灭绝), including amphibians (两栖动物), marine mammals (海洋哺乳动物) and insects.

Humans are mainly to blame for this, according to the report. The world’s population has more than doubled (from 3.7 to 7.6 billion) in the last 50 years. Humans have used more than a third of the world’s land and 75 percent of freshwater supplies (供应) to grow crops and keep livestock (牲畜). As a result, there are fewer habitats and natural resources available for animals, as well as more pollution.

Climate change is another reason. The world’s coral reefs (珊瑚) are suffering from climate change. If the world warms up by another 0.5℃, coral reefs will be reduced in size by 70 to 90 percent, the report said. This has led scientists to believe that there could be a sixth mass extinction, the first to be caused by humans, according to the Guardian. There have been five mass extinctions before, the last being 65 million years ago. That was when dinosaurs went extinct.

To deal with this problem, many countries have taken action. For example, China started banning (禁止) ivory trading in 2016, China Daily reported.

According to HuffPost, there are things that we can do personally to save animal species. For example, we can avoid buying products that come from animals and use less water. “Each individual (个人) action has an effect and every person can make a difference,” said Claudia Sobrevila from the Global Wildlife Program, according to the World Bank.

1. What does the UN’s report tell us?

A．Many species are at the risk of extinction.

B．Humans are not being friendly to animals and plants.

C．The earth is no longer a suitable place for wildlife.

2. What are the two major causes of this problem?

A．A growing population and pollution.

B．Pollution and climate change.

C．Climate change and human activities.

3. The possibilities of a sixth mass extinction shows that ________.

A．the problem is serious

B．humans will go extinct as well

C．nothing can be done to save most animals

4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．More than 30 percent of the world’s land has been used by human beings.

B．Coral reefs will be greatly reduced in size mainly because of the sea pollution.

C．Dinosaurs died out about 65 million years ago.

5. What do we know from the last paragraph?

A．Many countries have taken action.

B．Every person’s effort matters.

C．Animal products will not be available.

【推荐3】My dear boys and girls, good morning. Today I'm going to talk to you, about my understanding of learning history.

Many of you may think it is a terrible thing to study history. You may often wonder why we students should study something that has nothing to do with our own lives. If you think that way, I should say you are far from the truth.

In fact, if we study history, we can learn quite a lot about personal stories and events (事件)of people just like us. The people who came before us helped build and develop the country we are living in. Their ideas often solved many of our problems and troubles. Studying the past helps us to understand what our ancestors'(祖先)lives were like. And it also helps us to see how their experiences have shaped our own life.

To be honest, ▲ . Some of what we study in history helps us understand the mistakes of the past. And these mistakes will help people not to do the same wrong things. People often learn from the past to have a better future.

Whether we like the subject of history or not, we must understand the importance of the events and the people who came before us. Our ancestors' decisions have influenced our own life. Similarly, the decisions of our own generation(一代人）will finally influence those who come after us. In this only way, the world is truly connected.

History is not just a study of the past. History is the study of people, places, and events that can influence the future.

Now do you still think studying history is a sad thing? Or do you have any doubt about learning history? If you have any question, just feel free to ask.

1. What kind of writing is the passage above?

A．A diary.

B．A story.

C．A speech.

D．A letter.

2. Which of the following can be put in the ▲ in Paragraph 4?

A．the mistakes of the past won't help us.

B．I don't like the idea of learning history

C．it is not easy to learn the subject of history

D．not everything that happened in the past is good

3. According to Paragraph 5, the decisions of our generation will ______________.

A．show what is happening to us	B．build and develop our country
C．influence the people in the future	D．help understand the people in the past

4. The writer wrote the passage to ___________________.

A．introduce some important people in history

B．develop students' interest in learning history

C．explain different people's understanding of history

D．show the relationship between the past and the future