We live in a fast-paced(快节奏的), technology-packed world where we spend most of our time indoors playing computer games or using social media(媒体). But do you remember when you spent most of your time outside, running, playing, and laughing with your friends?

Leaving your tech behind may seem difficult, but if you lose yourself in nature, you’ll probably forget all about it. Scientist Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

In the US, June is Great Outdoors Month. They want to get more kids outside to have active fun once again. Former(前任) US President Barack Obama wrote in a paper declaring(宣告) the day in 2012, “Nature offers each of us the chance to get active, discover something, and make our relationships with family and friends strong.”

The US Union Creek Resort website noted, “We all know how fast life can be, so it’s never too soon or too late to create happy memories that we will cherish and share forever.”

Besides making us feel happy, science supports the idea that outdoor activities can cut down stress. “Fresh air and sunlight have the largest advantages,” wrote Susanne Preston, a mental health expert at South University, US. “With increased exposure(暴露) to natural sunlight, incidents of seasonal affective disorder(季节性情绪失调) fall and the vitamin D in people’s skin helps to relax their moods(心情).”

What could be a better way to help out with daily stress than to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors?

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

1.The underlined word “cherish” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.

A.欢呼 B.珍惜 C.振奋

2.The writer wants to tell us to ________.

A.play computer games B.live in a fast-paced world C.spend more time outdoors

3.The word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to(指的是) ________.

A.your friends B.your tech C.nature

4.Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A.Barack Obama is US President now.

B.We spend most of our time staying indoors.

C.Nature can make our relationships with family and friends strong.

5.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Leaving your tech behind may seem difficult.

B.It’s nice to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors.

C.There is only one way to deal with daily stress.

The store was closing for the night. Young Alfred Higgins, the shop assistant, was ready to go home. Mr. Carr stared at him and said, “Hold on, Alfred. Maybe you’d be good enough to take the things out of your pockets and leave them here before you go.” Alfred’s face got red. After a few seconds, he took out what he had stolen. Mr. Carr said, “Maybe I should call your mother and let her know I’m going to have to put you in prison.”

Alfred thought his mother would come rushing in, eyes burning with anger. But, to his surprise, she arrived wearing a smile. “Hello, I’m Alfred’s mother. Is he in trouble?” she said. Mr. Carr was surprised, too. He had expected Alfred’s mother to come in nervously, shaking with fear, asking with wet eyes for a pardon for her son. But no, she was calm, quiet and pleasant and was making Mr. Carr feel guilty. Soon Mr. Carr was shaking his head in agreement with what she was saying. “You are right” he said, “Sometimes, a little good advice is the best thing for a boy at certain times in his life, and it often takes the youth long time to get sense into their heads.” And he warmly shook Mrs. Higgins’s hand.

Back home, without even looking at Alfred, the mother said, “You are a bad luck. It is one thing after another, always has been. Why do you stand there so stupidly? Go to bed. “In his bedroom, Alfred just took pride in his mother’s strength. He felt he must tell her how great she was. As he got to the kitchen, he was shocked by what he saw. His mother was lifting the tea cup, her hand shook, and her face became a frightened, broken one. It was no longer cool, bright as he saw earlier in the store. With her lips moving nervously, she looked so old.

Alfred watched his mother and he wanted to cry. He realized all the troubles he brought to his mother. It seemed that this was the first time he had ever really seen his mother, especially shaking hands and the deep lines of worry in her gray face. He knew his youth coming to an end.

1.Mr. Carr felt guilty because ________.

A.he mistook Alfred as the real thief

B.he thought he was over-excited

C.he had called the police before Alfred could explain Higgins probably said to Mr. Carr

D.Alfred’s mother appeared polite and gentle

2.Mrs. Higgins probably said “________” to Mr. Carr.

A.As you know, he is just a kid.

B.You know, it takes time for a youth to truly grow.

C.How can you treat my son like that!

D.If he is in jail, it won’t do you any good, either.

3.The phrase “his mother’s strength” refers to Mrs. Higgins’s ________.

A.trust to her son Alfred B.attitude (态度) towards laws

C.calmness and communicating skills D.greatness as a woman

4.Which of the following is TRUE ?

A.Alfred’s mother cared for his future but never made him know of it.

B.Alfred would never recognize his mistakes.

C.Alfred’s mother felt nervous about getting old.

D.Alfred was unlucky to be caught by the police.

5.After the incident, young Alfred would probably ________.

A.learn to protect his mother B.be more proud of his mother

C.learn to live an independent life D.change his attitudes to future

Crenshaw(2015), Katherine Applegate, US

Jackson’s family is very poor. A silly cat named Crenshaw, tries to help Jackson deal with this problem. This book is about the importance of family and friends and will make you cheer for Jackson throughout the whole book.

This Side of Wild(2015), Gary Paulsen, US

If you are interested in nature and animals, this book is for you!It tells the true stories of animals the writer loved and that changed his life for the better. You’ll be surprised to find out that one animal even saved his life.

A Tale of Highly Unusual Magic(2015), Lisa Papademetriou,US

Kai and Leila live in different countries. One day, they both find copies of a book called The Exquisite Corpse. The book is blank, but when they write in it, it starts to write a whole story on its own. This is a great book and you should be prepared for a major plot twist(曲折的情节).

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School(2015), Jeff Kinney, US

Greg Heffley, a middle school student, is facing some new problems. Now things get even more interesting when his town decides everyone has to stop using all electronics(电子产品)!This book shows that while there are always going to be few bumps(崎岖)in the road, you can still laugh about them.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

1.According to the text, ______ family is poor.

A.Jackson’s B.Gary Paulsen’s C.Greg Heffley’s D.Leila’s

2.What is This Side of Wild mainly about?

A.It’s about how to keep pets.

B.It’s about the writer’s experiences with animals.

C.It’s about how to use electronics.

D.It’s about a poor family.

3.What will you choose if you prefer magical plots?

A.Crenshaw. B.This Side of Wild.

C.Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School. D.A Tale of Highly Unusual Magic.

4.What do we know about the four books?

A.They were all published in the same year. B.They are suitable for readers of all ages.

C.They were all written by the same author. D.All of them are free online.

5.The passage may be ________.

A.a story B.an advertisement C.a novel D.a poem

What can be both red or green, round or sharp, big or small, and more importantly, loved or hated by someone? Yes, the answer is chilies(辣椒).

Many of us in China enjoy adding chilies to our food, but did you know that this spicy(辣的) vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-old US man recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper, the spiciest chili people have ever known so far. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following days, reported BBC News.

In fact, eating spicy food causes stomachaches and headaches. But if chilies are harmful, why do people like to eat this vegetable? So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body is influenced by natural chemicals that produce “a sense of happiness”, noted BBC News.

And chilies are good to people in another way. Scientists found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The death rate is 14 percent lower for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. This encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and bring less death risk at an early age. So, don’t worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us.

1.Carolina Reaper is a ________.

A.healthy vegetable B.special kind of chili

C.little spicy chili D.kind of junk food

2.What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A.Eating chilies can be dangerous. B.The US man died in hospital.

C.The US man often had a headache. D.The Chinese enjoy eating chilies.

3.People like to eat chilies because ________.

A.chilies do no harm to people B.the chili is a kind of vegetable

C.they can get personal enjoyment D.chemicals in chilies make them mad

4.What is true about the last paragraph?

A.The more chilies you eat, the longer you must live.

B.Scientists encourage us to add chilies to our food.

C.We should eat spicy food six times a week.

D.Proper spicy food may improve our health.

5.Which of the following can be the best title?

A.Eating Chilies, a Healthy Lifestyle B.A Loved and Hated Vegetable

C.Chili—a Harmful Vegetable D.Causes of Stomachache

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