【推荐1】When you are reading something in English, you may often come across a new word. What’s the best way to know it?

You need an English-Chinese dictionary（字典）. It will tell you a lot about the word, for example（例如）, how to read this word, what it means in Chinese and how to use this word. But there are so many English words in the dictionary and how can you know where the word is? There is a way to look for it.

In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with the letter A, then B, C, D, E…. That means, if there are two words, “desk” and “hour”, “desk” will be before “hour”, “story” before “Sunday” , “tomato” before “tomorrow” etc. The English-Chinese dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you will often use it in your English learning.

1. When you don’t know a new word, the best way according to the passage is ________.

A．to use a dictionary

B．to guess

C．to ask your friends

D．to ask your teacher

2. What does “come across” mean（意思）in Chinese in the passage? It means ________.

A．过来

B．撞倒

C．越过

D．遇到

3. Here are four words, “face”, “autumn”, “film” and “April”. Their right order（次序）in the English-Chinese dictionary is ________.

A．film, face, April, autumn	B．April, autumn, face, film
C．face, film, April, autumn	D．April, face, film, autumn

4. This passage is about ________.

A．how to use an English-Chinese dictionary

B．how to read the new words in the English story

C．how to use the right words in your English writing

D．how to choose a right English-Chinese dictionary

【推荐2】根据下面每段话的内容，从中选出各段恰当的小标题。
Do you have problems in listening? Here are some tips on listening. We hope they can help you.
    1       Before you start to listen to something, you need to relax. This will help you with your listening.
    2     The first sentence(句子) tells you a lot about the passage. For example, at the very beginning, if you hear “Our reporter says... ” you know you will hear a piece of news, not a children’s story, or a science report.
    3     When you are listening, try to do some thinking. For example, you can think of the following questions: what, when, where and how. What is the result and what does the speaker want to tell us? This way, you understand the passage better.
    4     It is important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember how the scientists get the results.
    5     You may hear some new words, but don’t spend too much time on them. Very often, you’ll find out what they mean later when you go on listening. But you can remember some words or sentences that you think are important, and you can use them when you’re answering the questions.

A．Think when you are listening.

B．Listen carefully to every word.

C．Listen carefully to the first sentence.

D．Listen to important facts.

E．Try to relax yourself.

F．Don’t think about one or two words for too long.

【推荐3】根据以下五位同学在英语学习中遇到的困难，从所给的选项中，选出每个人要读的文章。
    1     Camaham

The most difficult thing about learning English is to remember new words. I study the words and remember them, but a week later I have forgotten most of them. When reading something in English, I always get into trouble when I come across a new word. There must be a better way to learn new words.

    2     Vickers

I have been studying English for so long now, and I don’t enjoy it any more. I used to like it, but now I feel as if I’m not making any progress. I’m just not motivated any more. I wish there was something I could do to make me interested in studying English again.

    3     Selina

I wish I could improve my spoken English. Every time I take part in a group discussion or try to speak English to someone, I find it difficult to express myself. I don’t know what to say and I can’t think of the words I need.

    4     Gina

I don’t like English at all. Why do we have to study English? I’d rather spend more time on math and science, because I think those subjects are more important.

    5     Jim

I think it’s easy to remember new grammar rules. But when writing something, I always make a lot of mistakes. How can I learn to use the rules that I have learned.

A．How to speak good English.

B．How to put English grammar to use.

C．How to master English words.

D．How to realize English is important.

E．How to get interested in English.

【推荐1】Bob likes eating at restaurants with his family or his friends. He is excited as long as he gets his favorite food. However, eating at a restaurant too often is not healthy. It is difficult to know the cooking methods in restaurants behind the closed doors of their kitchen. Do they wash vegetables clean? Do they use clean plates? Does that mean you shouldn’t eat at a restaurant any longer? The answer is“no”.The key is to eat smartly. Here are some tips to eat healthily at a restaurant.

Drink some fresh fruit juice when you are eating at restaurants. Stay away from aerated drinks (碳酸饮料) as much as possible. They are not good for your health. Make sure to drink plenty of water. Water is not only important for your body, but also can help you not eat too much. Drink soups made from fresh vegetables, fish or white meat. Make sure that your meal is free from preservatives (防腐剂) .

Avoid eating too much salt and fat. Avoid eating food that has many artificial food colors. Also, don’t eat too much food that is rich in sugar. It is unhealthy for your teeth.

1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?

A．People should never eat in a restaurant.

B．Bob likes fast food very much.

C．Restaurants often use very difficult methods to cook food.

D．It’s not good for our health if we often eat at restaurants.

2. When you eat at a restaurant, you’d better ________.

A．order aerated drinks	B．have soups made from fresh materials (食材)
C．stay away from fresh juice	D．not drink much water

3. We should avoid ________ at a restaurant.

A．drinking plenty of water	B．eating food that has much fat
C．eating fresh fish and white meat	D．drinking soups made from fish

4. The underlined word “artificial” means ________.

A．人工的

B．好看的

C．不同的

D．艺术的

5. What is the writer’s purpose (目的) of writing the passage?

A．To tell restaurants how to attract people.

B．To tell us what the food is like at restaurants.

C．To advise us how to eat healthily at a restaurant.

D．To show how much the writer knows about food.

【推荐2】B篇

Wearing a mask while sleeping at home sounds a little crazy. But Wu Keying did so during the novel coronavirus outbreak. “I feared that I would be infected. Now I know it’s not necessary to do so. But I am still worried about when the epidemic （疫情）will end,” said the 13-year-old from Chengdu, Sichuan province. Being stuck inside makes her feel anxious.

In fact, many people have experienced feelings like Wu. Nearly 80 percent of people are deeply worried about the outbreak, while 40 percent strongly fear it, according to a report released on Jan 27 by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

These feelings are normal for people who are going through stressful events, according to Wang Weihua, an expert on positive psychology （积极心理学）. “Some stressful reactions （反应） can help us fight the virus,” Wang said. “We take more protective actions, such as wearing masks and washing hands often, for example.”

But if these feelings last too long, it will be bad for our mental health, Wang added. So how can we stay positive?

First, we should learn to accept unexpected changes in life, wrote Xiong Kewei, a psychological consultant (咨询师) at Beijing Normal University. We might learn new lessons from these changes, like respecting (尊重) nature and being more responsible(有担当的).

Another useful way to stay positive is to keep a normal routine (正常作息). “The key is to take good care of the body, arrange a reasonable schedule（日程）,   ensure enough sleep and diet, and get the necessary rest and relaxation,” Zhang Hong, deputy chief physician of Wuhan Mental Health Center, told China Daily.

1. Wu Keying wore a mask while sleeping because          .

A．she was scared of being infected

B．it’s the best way to avoid infection

C．it’s necessary to do so.

D．one of her family members was infected

2. Which one is true?

A．Less than 40 percent strongly fear the virus

B．Only 40 percent of people worry about the outbreak.

C．Many people feel worried about the virus.

D．More than 80 percent of people wear masks while sleeping.

3. According to Wang Weihua,          can help us fight the virus.
a. wearing masks       b. staying positive     c. washing our hands     d. being stress-free

A．abc

B．acd

C．abd

D．bcd

4. What does the underlined word “arrange” mean?

A．准备

B．调换

C．预约

D．安排

5. The last three paragraphs are mainly about             .

A．how to stay away from the coronavirus

B．how psychologists helped patients

C．suggestions on how to stay positive

D．how to receive psychological counseling

【推荐3】

Street food can be found in many countries. But does that mean you can both buy and eat your food in the street?

Japan, especially some of its popular tourist cities, is struggling to answer this question. Kamakura is one of them. Last April, the city made a law asking visitors not to eat while walking. One major concern is rubbish from packaging and leftover (吃剩的) food.

According to the Kamakura government, the law, which has been posted in public areas, was created to remind travelers of the problem rather than to punish them. There are no fines or punishment for people who break the law.

Concerns about eating while walking aren’t just about messy clothes and streets. Many Japanese people believe it is poor manners to walk or do other activities while eating because it means you’re not showing enough respect and thanks to your food.

The problem of tourists eating in the street isn’t a concern to Japan only. In a section of the city center of Florence, Italy, visitors are not allowed to eat on sidewalks, roadways or in front of shops and houses. At the same time, Bangkok, a city famous for its street food, has been trying to find out what to do with its outdoor markets and food stalls (货摊).

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. What is the law in Kamakura about?

A．Visitors are not allowed to waste food.

B．Visitors are not allowed to buy street food.

C．Visitors are not allowed to eat while walking.

D．Visitors are not allowed to throw rubbish everywhere.

2. In Kamakura, if visitors break the law mentioned in the passage, ________.

A．they will be fined	B．they will help clean up
C．they won’t be punished	D．they won’t be allowed to come again

3. How many reasons are mentioned to explain why the law in Kamakura is made?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

4. Which of the following questions is answered in the passage?

A．How much food is wasted in Kamakura every day?

B．Do Japanese people think it’s proper to eat while walking?

C．What will happen to visitors if they eat on sidewalks in Florence?

D．What will Bangkok do to deal with its outdoor markets and food stalls?

5. What can we learn from the passage?

A．People in Kamakura don’t welcome visitors.

B．The streets in Florence are quite narrow.

C．Street food is not common in Bangkok.

D．Tourists’ eating in the street is a worldwide problem.

【推荐1】The Spring Festival is coming. You will buy new clothes and a lot of food. There are always some old clothes you don’t want. And there is always some food you don’t eat. What can you do? Send them to the two places.

	Wall of Kindness（友善之墙）You can see Wall of Kindness in many cities now, like Shanghai, Beijing, Xiamen and Qingdao. People hang（悬挂）their old clothes on the wall. If some people need the clothes, they can take them away. You can always see jackets, sweater, coats and so on on the wall.
	Share Fridge（分享冰箱）China has its first Share Fridge. It’s in Shanghai. There is a lot of food in it, like cakes. The food is from some restaurants and stores. Some people don’t need to buy the food because it’s free. They can take it home.

1. What does the underlined word “them” refer to?

A．Cities.

B．Clothes.

C．Fridges

D．Walls.

2. Where can you find China’s first Share Fridge?

A．Xiamen.

B．Qingdao.

C．Beijing.

D．Shanghai.

3. What can we infer（推断）from the above material（材料）？

A．January or February is on the way.

B．People never buy too much food for themselves.

C．Wall of Kindness tells people not to buy many clothes.

D．People cook food at their kitchens for Share Fridge.

【推荐2】The Bus Schedule

High Street	State Street	Kellogg Road	Congress Stress	Western Avenue
6:33 AM	6:41 AM	6:51 AM	7:01 AM	7:14 AM
7:48AM	7:58AM	8:12AM	8:24AM	8:37AM
8:00AM	8:10AM	8:24AM	8:36AM	8:49AM
9:10AM	9:20AM	9:33AM	9:43AM	9:84AM
9:50AM	10:00AM		10:21AM	10:32AM
10:30AM	10:40AM		11:01AM	11:12AM
11:00AM	11:10AM	11:23AM	11:33AM	11:45AM
11:55AM	12:05AM	12:18AM	12:28AM	12:39AM

1. How long does it take to get from High Street to Kellogg Road at 11:00 AM?

A．18 minutes.

B．23 minutes.

C．24 minutes.

D．33 minutes.

2. You're meeting someone at the Western Avenue bus stop at 12 noon. When should you leave High Street?

A．11:00 AM.

B．10:30 AM.

C．11:45 AM.

D．11:55 AM.

【推荐3】

The New York State Theater Come and enjoy this amazing Chinese play—Teahouse Showing time: 8:00a.m.—10:30a.m. Saturday, November 5 3:00p.m.—5:30p.m. Sunday, November 6 Introduction: The play takes place in an old Beijing teahouse. The main characters live in the same neighborhood. They come in and out of the teahouse and chat to each other. It reflects(反映) changes in the lives of almost 70 characters. The first act takes place in 1898. The second act jumps forward 20 years and the final act takes place in 1948. In Teahouse, all types of people come to the teahouse in Beijing. Some come to do business, others come just to sit and pass the time. They meet, they talk, they argue, they gossip(闲聊) and then they get on with their lives. The Teahouse is a favorite work by Lao She. He is a master of 20th century play writing. The play was first performed in 1958. It is still one of the most popular plays in China. Notice: ●Anyone who is interested in Chinese life and history should see the play. ●To be sure to get a ticket, book now! We’re sure you will have a good time!

1. The play Teahouse will be put on in ___________.

A．New York

B．Beijing

C．Toronto

D．Moscow

2. How long does the play last?

A．An hour.	B．One and a half hours.
C．Two hours.	D．Two and a half hours.

3. What can be known from the play?

A．The types of ancient houses.

B．Chinese traditional festivals.

C．Chinese history and culture.

D．The art of Chinese painting.