1 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

The earliest form of writing appeared about 5, 500 years ago. In the past, hand writing was an important subject in school. Now, many students sometimes do homework on a computer and turn in their tasks online.

Many people think typing (打字) is quick and easy to read, while writing by hand may take longer than typing. But others say writing with a pen and paper is more valuable. Writing by hand has big advantages. Research shows that when we write down ideas with a pen or pencil, we make the brain active to help us learn, remember and think. Writing by hand lets people show their creativity. No two people have the same handwriting. Writing by hand can also help people concentrate. When using a computer, people can go online or play computer games easily.

Handwriting may be pretty, however, people can get their ideas and thoughts down more quickly when they type. Typing can also make it easier for people to change. Once something is written by hand, you can’t delete it. If you want to make a change, you have to write it all over again. What’s more, some people’s handwriting may be hard to read. Typing makes everything clear, and no one will have to worry about their words being clear enough.

1. When did people begin to write?
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2. How is the brain when we write by hand?
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3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2?
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4. How many advantages of typing are mentioned in Paragraph 3?
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5. If you need to write a report, will you type or handwrite it? Why? (Give 2 reasons. )
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2 . 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

My husband’s grandmother, aged 75, has been living with us in Beijing for a month now. Full of energy, she ________ to cook meals for us every day. The food she prepares is very delicious. That’s not all. Granny helps us with chores in our house. When we go out for a walk, I try hard to keep up with her.

________, what surprises me most is how excitedly she accepts the latest progress in high technology life. Mind you, she had received only primary school education.

When she joined us, we bought her a Beijing transportation card ________ she could use city buses and subways. One day, she came back ________ an e-card fixed on her smartphone. “It’s far more convenient. I saw others walk into the subway station just by scanning (扫描) their ________. I asked one for help to set it up on my phone,” she said with a big smile.

Later, we taught her how to watch videos, buy clothes and vegetables on smartphones, and even play mahjong (麻将) online. It quickly became her ________ smartphone app (应用软件). Though she was unable to understand well at first, our ________ help a few times and some encouragement helped her overcome the troubles. Most importantly, such communication has made ________ family relationship deeper. As for me, I’m very ________ to play mahjong online with Grandma. The other day, she knocked on my door and said, “Come, we need a fourth player to play mahjong together.”

We realize an elderly-friendly society means the old people can get great satisfaction and ________. When grandparents turn to their grandchildren for help with smartphones, a little more patience from the young can go a long way in encouraging the old to move further in high technology life.

1.

A．hopes

B．plans

C．attends

D．volunteers

2.

A．However

B．Though

C．Besides

D．Instead

3.

A．but

B．so

C．or

D．while

4.

A．by

B．with

C．on

D．to

5.

A．computers

B．cards

C．phones

D．faces

6.

A．favorite

B．perfect

C．secret

D．proper

7.

A．medical

B．patient

C．polite

D．friendly

8.

A．their

B．her

C．your

D．our

9.

A．sorry

B．creative

C．glad

D．sad

10.

A．luck

B．health

C．wealth

D．happiness

3 . 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

My 100 Days Without a Mobile Phone

When was the last time you left home without your mobile phone? Can you imagine yourself living a month, or even a year without checking your mobile phone from time to time?

As a busy modern person with lots of social connections, plans and responsibilities, I just cannot afford to not be in touch with the rest of the world. Staying connected to other people is a big part of my life. However, sometimes it can be bothersome (恼人的).

One day I discovered I was terribly tired out. I tried turning notifications (通知) off. But the fear of missing out something important made me check the phone more often than before. So, I simply stopped using my phone.

Well, to tell the truth, it was not simple at all. For the first couple of days, I had a big fear that all of my friends would soon forget about me. When I had a free moment, I had no idea what to get myself distracted (分心的) with, and the worries mixed with boredom kept bothering me.

However, after three weeks without a mobile phone, I started noticing changes — changes which I liked, and which drove me to not just continue the experiment, but in fact to reorganize some of my habits.

First of all, I noticed that I became much more focused (专注的). Before, while doing something, I would often find myself wondering what was going on online. After a month of staying away from my mobile phone, I found that the urge (冲动) was already not that strong and that my ability to focus improved.

I discovered that the world is a beautiful place. Before, I would look at it through my camera mostly: take a photo, post it, get some likes. Now, I saw beautiful people walking around and I sensed the seasons change. I could understand the actual beauty of the world, and I did not need anyone else to prove the value of this beauty through likes or shares.

Now, as 100 days have passed, I can say that the experiment was worth it. I am planning to stay away from my phone for as long as possible.

1. What made the writer check the phone more often than before?
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2. When did the writer start noticing his changes?
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3. What does the writer plan to do with his phone after the experiment?
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4. Would you like to follow the writer’s example? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.)
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4 . 阅读下面的材料，然后在表格中完成内容摘要，每空不超过三个单词。

Do you regret for wasting too much time using phones? Do you know how to control your time on phones? Here is some useful advice given by Cathy and Mario.

Cathy

Self-control is a difficult thing to master. Some people are completely unable to control themselves when they play video games. But there are ways to deal with it. For one thing, you can ask your parents to lock your phone. For another, there are plenty of things to keep you busy. You can read a book, draw a picture, or go on a short walk outside. The world outside of your phone is big and beautiful. Check it out!

Mario

Cut down your time spent on games during the weekdays. Remind yourself that you have to do your homework before playing. Putting a note on your desk can also help remind you to stay off your phone. Remember, it’s OK to play on your phone. You just have to make sure you don’t do it too much.

How to control your time on phones
Cathy	• Ask your parents to     1     your phone. • Keep you busy by reading a book,     2     or going on a short walk.
Mario	•     3     your time spent on games during the weekdays. • Remind yourself that you have to do your homework before     4    . • Put a note on your desk to remind you to stay off your phone. • Make sure you don’t play on your phone     5    .

5 . 当代社会，手机给人们的生活带来了极大的方便。如何要公共场所文明使用手机，逐渐成为人们共同关注的问题。请根据提示将下面的内容补充完整。（每空词数不限）

How do you feel if someone is talking on the phone loudly in public? Maybe you really hope the loudmouth can end the conversation as soon as possible. So we     1     control our own behavior (行为) in public. Here are some rules: In a library Obey the rules. If you see a sign saying “    2     mobile phones”, don’t use your phone any more. In a restaurant Speak softly. If you have to answer a phone, try to keep     3     from other people. In a movie theater Be quiet. Never take any call during the movie, or other people will     4    . In a word, please consider the people     5     you before you’re getting ready to make a call next time.

6 . 根据下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

All primary and secondary school students in China will be banned (禁止) from     1     (bring) mobile phones to school, the Ministry of Education     2     (announce) in early February.

No mobile phones will be allowed in classrooms, the notice said. Schools should not ask students     3     (do) homework on the phones and they should set up teacher hot lines and public phones for communication between parents     4     students, it added.

The new action     5     is taken to protect students’ eyesight makes sure they focus on study. It can also stop them from becoming lost in the Internet and online games.

Zhang Ting, the mother of a fourth grader in Beijing, said she     6     (strong) supported the ban. “For primary school students, the knowledge found in books     7     (be) enough. Nowadays, information is being carried on the Internet, but the content remains     8     same,” Zhang said. “Information online is not     9     (good) than knowledge learned from books.”

The wrong use of mobile phones can bring a lot of health     10     (problem). It’s already common practice worldwide to limit students’ use of mobile phones in primary and secondary schools.