【推荐1】What is a Chinatown? Is it a town in China? Of course not! It is in a foreign country. It is a place where many overseas Chinese live together. Chinatowns are throughout the world, including those in East Asia, Southeast Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe. The biggest one is in New York. There are about 150, 000 people in it. It is the home of Chinese New Yorkers. And it is also a good place to go.

Shopping Shopping in the Chinatown is fun. You can find lots of things here. Most of them are made in China. Mott Street is the best place to shop because the things there are not very expensive.

Eating Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants. You can enjoy traditional Chinese food there. New Silver Palace Restaurant is one of the best restaurants. You can eat some Shanghai food in Evergreen Restaurant.

Living Living in the Chinatown is comfortable. You can find hospitals, schools, banks, libraries and supermarkets in it. In some schools, students must study Chinese. Many overseas Chinese send their children to these schools. They want their children to learn more about China and its culture.

1. The Chinatown is a living area ________.

A．in China	B．in a foreign country
C．in the countryside	D．in a shopping mall

2. In New York, you can go to New Silver Palace Restaurant to ________.

A．eat Chinese food	B．have some coffee
C．have Western food	D．eat Shanghai food

3. Many overseas Chinese want their children to ________.

A．live in a foreign count

B．know something about Chinatown

C．read books in Chinese language

D．learn more about China and its culture

【推荐2】Giving gifts is a kind of knowledge, is also one kind of strategy(策略). In the western countries, you should be careful of giving gifts. Never give a gift in a job interview or at a business meeting. Gifts are usually given during special holidays, or as a “ thank you” for special invitations. When arriving at a special party, you may give your gift to the host once the introductions are made. Here are a few rules:

Be modest(适度) with your gift. Do not buy gifts that are too expensive, such as a Swiss watch, a gold ring or a gold necklace. A special food from your country, a bottle of wine, candy, or flowers are the best if you do not know the host very well, but be sure that your gift will not need much attention. You can usually say something like “ I hope you will like it.” when you offer your gift.

Be careful of giving wine. A bottle of wine is usually all right if you know your host drinks wine, but hard alcohol(酒精) such as whisky(威士忌) should only be given as a gift when you know the host well and are certain that they would like such a gift. Flowers are good, but remember: roses are for special love. You have to be careful.

A small cultural gift from your country is usually very good. Make sure that your gift is packed(包装) nicely. A nice card with it will be better.

1. According to the passage, people usually don’t give gifts ________.

A．on Christmas Day

B．on someone’s birthday

C．in a job interview or at a business meeting

D．on New Year’s Day

2. Which gift is the most proper among the following four kinds?

A．A bottle of whisky.

B．Special food from your country.

C．Roses.

D．A Swiss watch.

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．It is not necessary to pack the gift nicely.

B．Your gift should draw everyone’s attention.

C．Hard alcohol is a good gift to most of the people.

D．You can give your gift to the host once the introductions are made.

4. The best title for the passage is _______.

A．The Rules of Gifts Giving	B．How to Buy Gifts
C．Table Manners	D．Cultural Differences

【推荐3】

Introduction: Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively， you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the United States.
General Points to Remember Most Americans only speak English. While it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans only speak English. Don't expect them to understand your native language. Americans have difficulty understanding foreign accents (口音). Many Americans are not used to foreign accents. This requires patience from both of you!	Public Behavior Always shake hands. Look your partner in the eye. Don't hold hands: Same sex friends do not usually hold hands or put their arms around each other in public in the United States. Smoking is out! Smoking， even in public places， is strongly disagreed by most modern Americans.
Addressing People Use last names with people you do not know. Always use “Ms.” when addressing women. Many Americans prefer first names. Americans prefer informal greetings and using first names or nicknames when speaking with friends and workmates.	Conversation Tips Talk about work. Americans commonly ask "What do you do?"It is a popular topic of discussion between strangers. Talk about sports: Americans love sports! However， they love American sports. Speak about location.

1. What is necessary to know when we speak English besides using grammar?

A．The culture.

B．Introduction.

C．Grammar.

D．Topics.

2. If you are introduced to a woman called Pearl S. Buck, how should you address her usually?

A．What are you doing, Madam Buck?

B．How do you do, Ms. Buck?

C．How are you doing, Mrs. Pearl?

D．How are you, Miss Pearl S.?

3. What can we can learn from the table?

A．Smoking is allowed in the modern United States.

B．Americans shake hands when greeting same sex friends.

C．Different friends should hold hands when first meeting.

D．When you speak to others, it's polite to look into their eyes.

4. “When speaking to a stranger， ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place” can be used as a supporting sentence to ________.

A．talk about sports

B．address people

C．speak about location

D．talk about work

5. What would be the best title for the text?

A．American English Tips

B．American Customs

C．Language Differences

D．The Different Language Culture

【推荐1】It’s 7 a.m. It’s time to go to school. What? You don’t want to go? Well maybe you don’t have to. Many kids don’t go to school. They stay at home. Someone teaches them at home. Usually, their parents teach them, but sometimes a special teacher teaches them. This is home schooling.

There are many reasons for home schooling. Some children are very sick and cannot go to school. Some students live very far in the country. There aren’t any schools near their homes. Sometimes, parents just don’t like the schools near their homes. Home-schooling sounds easy, but it’s really not. Home-school students have to do the same work as regular（正规的）students. They study the same subjects and have homework. Also, home-school students don’t meet other students in school. Sometimes, finding friends can be hard for them. Not going to school can be harder than you thought.

1. Some kids don’t go to school because _____________.

A．they don’t like studying	B．they don’t have friends
C．they are very sick	D．they are too young

2. The underlined word “reason” means __________ in Chinese.

A．所以

B．原因

C．说明

D．秘密

3. It’s difficult for home-school students ___________.

A．to do their homework	B．to have lunch
C．to get up early	D．to find friends

4. The best title of the passage is ____________.

A．Home Schooling	B．Don’t Go To School
C．Too Difficult To Find Friends	D．Why Do You Go To School

【推荐2】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Artificial intelligence (人工智能), or AI for short, has become an important part of our daily life.     1     Let’s see how!

The role of teachers

What will the role of teachers be in this robotic classroom of the future?     2     Actually human teachers will always be needed to manage the classroom environment and to encourage students. A large part of education for children is teaching them social-emotional skills. While AI programs have proven they can teach students to read and solve math problems, teaching social-emotional skills is more complex (复杂的).     3    

Classrooms

    4     Grading, for example, can be done quickly and easily by using AI. In the future, some believe AI will even be able to tell if students are having problems with a certain subject based on their facial (面部的) expressions alone. AI can also provide a chance of receiving an education for those who have hearing problems or are unable to speak the local language.

    5    

AI in education is extending (延伸) outside the classroom, too. The technology is also being used to help students prepare for tests, such as college entrance exams. It can also help them with their homework.

Has your school used AI? Do you think AI is the future of education?

A．AI inside the classroom

B．AI outside the classroom

C．AI must take many teachers’ jobs.

D．Many teachers worry that AI will take their jobs.

E．Certain tasks can be made easier through the use of AI.

F．That kind of learning needs the human touch that only teachers can provide.

G．It is certain that AI will have a great effect on education in the next few years.

【推荐1】In English, there is an old saying: All good things must come to an end. This, however, might not always be true. For the six friends in Friends (《老友记》), the “good things” — the friendships (友谊) between them — don’t really end.

Friends is one of the most popular sitcoms in America. It tells the story of six young people. They come to New York City to find love, success and fun. Each of them is different, but they become friends.

Friends was on from 1994 to 2004. After all these years, many people wanted to see the six meet on the screen again. And this wish came true. A new special Friends: The Reunion (重聚) came out on May 27, 2021.

For sure, watching Friends will help you learn English. But you can learn more from it. One thing is how to build true friendships. As Rachel said, “Back in the 1990s, there were no smart phones. It was just friends sitting around and talking with each other.” If you want to have lifelong friends, don’t just talk with them online. Be sure to always be there — for your friends.

1. What does “All good things must come to an end” mean in Chinese?

A．好事多磨

B．否极泰来

C．天下没有不散的筵席

2. When did the six friends meet on the screen again?

A．In 2021.

B．In 2004.

C．In 1994.

3. What can we infer (推测) according to the passage?

A．you can’t make friends with people who are different from you.

B．if you want to have lifelong friends, you only need to talk with them online.

C．to build true friendships, you should be sure to always be there — for your friends.

4. What can we learn from Friends?

A．How to learn English.

B．How to make friends.

C．How to build true good friendships.

【推荐2】Typhoons（台风）in the northern part of the world have girls’ names. Sometimes they have very beautiful names. Rose is a pretty name but there was nothing pretty about Typhoon Rose. It was the worst typhoon to hit Hong Kong in more than thirty years.

It began to rain early on the morning of Monday, August 16^th, 1971. At ten o’clock in the morning, Typhoon Rose was still 130 miles away but already the wind was blowing people’s umbrellas away. The wind became stronger and stronger. The typhoon shelters（避风港）were soon full of boats. Ships that were too big to go inside the shelters put down more anchors（锚）. Some very big ships went out to sea. It is safer for a big ship to be at sea in a typhoon because then it cannot be blown onto rocks. Kai Tak Airport closed. No planes were able to take off or land. At 9:00 in the evening, all lights went out.

No one slept well that night. It is difficult to sleep in such bad weather.

In Typhoon Rose, more than one hundred people died. 229 people were injured（受伤）and 66 of these had to go to hospital. 1,500 people lost their homes. The people of Hong Kong will no quickly forget Typhoon Rose!

根据短文内容，选择最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。
1. Typhoon Rose came to Hong Kong ________.

A．early in the morning	B．on a summer day
C．in the autumn of 1971	D．on a cold Monday

2. The boats went inside the shelters because ________.

A．shelters were full of boats	B．people in the boats could go home
C．it was safer to stay there	D．all lights went out

3. How many people died in Typhoon Rose?

A．66.

B．1,500.

C．229.

D．Over 100.

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

A．Typhoon Rose was the worst typhoon to hit Hong Kong in more than thirty years.

B．It is safer for a big ship to go inside the shelter in a typhoon.

C．No planes were able to take off or land at Kai Tak Airport on August 16th, 1971.

D．The people of Hong Kong will not quickly forget Typhoon Rose.

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Typhoon Rose	B．The ships in the typhoon
C．The people in the typhoon	D．The typhoon shelters

【推荐3】In 2080, the Earth is dying, and moving to Mars seems to be the only way out for mankind. A team of American astronauts begin to search on Mars. This is what the movie Red Planet begins with. Known as Red Planet Mars is popular with science fiction(小说) writers and filmmakers.

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. We can see the surface of Mars from the Earth. It is half the size of our planet. The rocks, soil and sky have a red or pink hue(色调). The red color was observed by star-gazers throughout history. The ancient Romans named the planet “Mars” after their god of war because of its red color. The ancient Egyptians named it “Her Descher” meaning the red one.

The surface of Mars is more like the Earth than any other planet. However, because it is farther from the Sun than the Earth, temperatures on Mars are much lower. Most of the time the temperatures are far below freezing. The average temperature on Mars is -63℃ with a highest temperature of 20℃ and a lowest of -140℃. Plants and animals could not live now on Mars.

However, many scientists believe that such life may have existed long ago. On 6th August, 1996, scientists discovered a piece of rock from Mars. It fell to the Earth 13,000 years ago, and evidence of simple fossil creatures has been found in it. However, some scientists still don’t accept that there was life on Mars. People may not be so sure about life on Mars until a sample(样本)of life is brought back

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．The astronauts doing search on Mars.	B．A movie about Mars.
C．The history of Mars.	D．The future of mankind living on Mars

2. Why did the ancient Romans name the planet after their god of war?

A．Because Mars is a good name.	B．Because its surface is like the Earth.
C．Because the color of Mars is red.	D．Because the ancient Romans liked their god of war

3. From the passage, what can we learn about Mars?

A．Mars is smaller in size than the Earth.	B．Mars is closer to the Sun than the Earth
C．It is warmer on Mars than on the Earth.	D．There is life on Mars.

4. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Mars.

B．The Earth.

C．A piece of rock

D．Evidence of fossil creatures.

5. In which section of a magazine would you probably read this article?

A．Culture.

B．Sports.

C．Science.

D．Environment.

【推荐1】

“Miss Roberts! What ugly hands Mary has!” said Daisy, as she walked home from school with her teacher.

“In my opinion, Daisy, Mary’s hands are the prettiest in the class.”

“Why, Miss Roberts, they are as red and hard as they can be. How will they look if she tries to play on a piano!” explained Daisy. Miss Roberts took Daisy’s hands in hers, and said, “Your hands are very soft and white, Daisy—just the hands to look beautiful on a piano; but they lack one beauty that Mary’s hands have. Shall I tell you what the difference is?”

“Yes, please, Miss Roberts.”

“Well, Daisy, Mary’s hands are always busy. They wash dishes; they make fires; they hang out clothes, and help to wash them, too; they sweep, and dust, and sew; they are always trying to help her poor, hard-working mother. ”

“Besides, they wash and dress the children; they mend their toys and dress their dolls; However, they find time to bathe the head of the little girl who is so sick in the next house to theirs.

“I shall never think Mary’s hands are ugly any more, Miss Roberts.”

“I am glad to hear you say that, Daisy; and I must tell you that they are beautiful because they do their work gladly and cheerfully.”

“Miss Roberts! I feel so ashamed of myself, and so sorry,” said Daisy, looking into her teacher’s face with tearful eyes.

“Then, my dear, show your regret by deeds of kindness. The good alone are really beautiful.”

1. Daisy’s and Mary’s hands are____________.

A．the same

B．hard

C．different

D．soft

2. What does Daisy think of Mary at the beginning of the story?

A．Mary is the prettiest girl in class.	B．Mary’s hands are really ugly.
C．Mary can play the piano very well.	D．Mary often helps her mother.

3. According to the passage, Mary’s hands are helpful EXCEPT_______.

A．They wash dishes and make fires.	B．They sweep, dust and sew.
C．They take care of the horses and dogs.	D．They wash and dress the children.

4. Why does Daisy feel ashamed of herself?

A．Because her hands are not soft and white.	B．Because she thinks Mary’s hands are ugly.
C．Because her hands aren’t so busy as Mary’s.	D．Because she makes Mary’s eyes tearful.

5. What advice does Miss Roberts finally give to Daisy?

A．Try to help Mary to do the housework.

B．Say some beautiful words to cheer Mary up.

C．Show her regrets to Mary and teach her the piano.

D．Do something good and kind to people around.

【推荐2】Friendship is the most important thing in the world. But how do you find a real friendship and keep it？
An American writer tells young students some smart ways to find friends. He says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed(种子) and take care of(照顾) it to make it grow(生长).
First, to make friends, you must be kind and friendly to others. You should learn to smile at others and try to make a stranger(陌生人) feel at home_________________________.
Second, friends should negotiate(商量). When you don’t agree with someone, please discuss with him or her. But even the best friends can fight. After the fight, you have to talk to him or her. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you could write a letter. Tell him or her how you are feeling, and tell him or her why you did this or that.
Finally, if he or she leaves you when you are in trouble, never believe in him or her. And never leave your friend when he or she is in trouble. Remember, a friend in need is a friend indeed.
1. The American writer thinks finding friendship is just like ________.

A．looking for a good job	B．taking care of an old person
C．planting a tree	D．taking care of a baby

2. The underlined(划线的) sentence means ________.

A．you should think of other people first and put other people before yourself

B．you should forget yourself in front of your friend

C．you should make every stranger feel at home

D．you should learn to smile at all the people you love

3. When you don’t agree with others, you should ________.

A．fight, then discuss with him or her

B．talk with him or her about it

C．write a letter when he or she doesn’t want to say

D．both B and C

4. Which sentence is NOT right according to this passage？

A．You shouldn’t leave your friends when he or she needs your help.

B．Friendship is not important in the world.

C．If he or she leaves you when you are in trouble, don’t make friends with him or her.

D．It’s necessary to be kind and friendly to friends.

【推荐3】Tony is a middle school student .He likes weekends .In the two days ,he can do lots of interesting things .Here is his timetable（时间表）for the weekend .Let’s have a look .

Time	Activities
7:30-8:00	Get up and take a shower
8:00-8:30	Do morning exercises
8:30-9:30	Have breakfast and watch TV
10:00-11:30	Do homework
13:00-15:00	Read books on Saturday ; Play the guitar on Sunday
15:00-17:00	Go to the swimming club
20:00-21:00	Play computer games
22:00	Go to bed

1. Tony starts to do morning exercises at      .

A．7:30

B．8:00

C．8:30

D．9:00

2. Tony plays the guitar for      hour (s) on Sunday .

A．1

B．1.5

C．2

D．2.5

3. From the timetable ,we know Tony      .

A．is in the swimming club	B．reads books on Sunday morning
C．goes to bed at 23:00 on weekends	D．has no homework on weekends