Social media(社交媒体) has its positive aspects, but it can also bring some problems.
Have you ever been bored and decided to check your We Chat moments, only to find out that your best friend is at the Great Wall or one of your classmates is eating delicious noodles at your favorite restaurant, or one of your basketball teammates is visiting the giant pandas in Sichuan? Have you had the feeling that others are enjoying life more than you are? If your answers are both “Yes”, you are experiencing FOMO—the fear of missing out.
Researchers have found that over 75%of young people are experiencing FOMO from time to time. Social media is the main culprit for it. Because it is so easy today for people to see what their friends are doing, eating, buying and talking about. And they are afraid of missing out on important and new information when they are away from social networks. However, it is impossible for us to enjoy the same activities others are enjoying on social media. Failing to realize this truth, we often let FOMO lead us to compare our lives with those of others. This comparison leaves us feeling dissatisfied. However, our lives have both good and bad moments, but all we see on social media are the picture-perfect moments others share. FOMO also makes us check social media more often, which can cause feelings of sadness, loneliness and boredom.
So what should we do if we have FOMO? Researchers advised that we face it and change our way of thinking. They also explained that taking part in social activities could help us realize that nothing bad was happening. What’s more, they suggested finding the joy in the present and not believing the unreal information or news on the Internet. “Take it as a chance to do what you really love, and turn your FOMO into your JOMO—joy of missing out,” one researcher said.
1. What is the main purpose of Paragraph 2?| A．To show what FOMO is with examples. |
| B．To find out if people suffer from FOMO. |
| C．To ask questions about people’s daily lives. |
| D．To give examples about people’s using social media. |
| A．purpose | B．cause | C．result | D．problem |
| A．Because our lives have both good and bad moments. |
| B．Because it leads us to compare our lives with those of others. |
| C．Because it is impossible for us to make friends by social media. |
| D．Because we can see the picture-prefect moments. |
①Join a voluntary group.
②Accept what you are having now.
③Check your friends’ We Chat moments from time to time.
④Develop your hobbies.
⑤Stop believing the news on the Internet.
| A．③④⑤ | B．②③⑤ | C．①④⑤ | D．①②④ |
| A．Social media: Good or bad? | B．FOMO: Friend or enemy? |
| C．FOMO: Get out of it! | D．Social media: Guard against it! |
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【推荐1】Silk was discovered by the Chinese more than 3,000 years ago. It was said that the wife of the Yellow Emperor accidentally dropped a silkworm cocoon(蚕茧) into her tea. The hot water caused the cocoon to break.
As early as 300 AD, Chinese businessmen sold silk to the Indians. By 200 BC, the Koreans had learned how to make silk. A 12,000-kilometer road going from China to Europe was built because of silk.
Here's a simple version of how this amazing little thing does its work. The silkworm begins life as a moth(蛾子). The moth's life is about ten days, during which it lays eggs that change into silkworms.
Today, silk production remains an important economic risk in China.
| A．Silkworms eat a lot. |
| B．As it broke apart, she realized its beauty. |
| C．Actually, it is a painful process for the worm. |
| D．In its final stage of life, the silkworm spins a cocoon. |
| E．From there, knowledge of silk production spread across the world. |
| F．While versions have recently entered the market, the beauty of naturally produced silk is not matched. |
【推荐2】Breakfast is food for the brain. And it’s good even for people worrying about their weight. Middle school students who eat breakfast are more likely to have healthy weight than those who don’t eat breakfast. This is true even for students who eat two breakfasts — one at home and one at school. “Not skipping(跳过) breakfast helps you not overeat later in the day,” says Marlene Schwartz.
One study has found many kids end up eating two breakfasts. People become worried that kids who eat breakfast both at home and at school might become overweight. In fact, Schwartz now says that’s not what her data(数据) have turned up.
Her group studied 600 middle school students. Over three years, students from 12 different schools were asked about their breakfast. About 34 to 44 percent of all students said they usually ate breakfast at home. Almost one in every six kids usually ate breakfast at school. About one in every 10 kids ate breakfast both at home and at school. Eating habits changed as the kids got older. For example, fifth graders were more likely to eat breakfast. But 22 percent of the seventh graders often didn’t eat breakfast. Surprisingly, at every age, kids who ate breakfast were less likely to be overweight. This was true even for those who ate breakfast at home and at school.
The study found no evidence(证据) of greater weight gain among students who ate double breakfasts.
Why should eating two breakfasts not lead to weight gain? The researchers don’t know yet. But one explanation may be that school breakfast is very healthy and controlled in size. So eating that along with the home breakfast may not be bad for most active and growing middle school students.
1. According to Paragraph 1, why do some people NOT want to eat breakfast?| A．Because they are worried about putting on weight. |
| B．Because they don’t consider it to be important. |
| C．Because they are tired of eating breakfast at school. |
| D．Because they don’t have time to eat breakfast. |
| A．most kids ate breakfast at school | B．the kids eating breakfast twice were getting fat |
| C．more than half of the students didn’t eat breakfast | D．seventh graders skipped breakfast more often than fifth graders |
| A．All the girls should stop doing it. | B．It can be good for most teenagers. |
| C．We should try our best to eat a second breakfast. | D．Eating two breakfasts is just right for the boys. |
| A．Eating breakfast twice will make people put on weight. |
| B．Giving up breakfast is more likely to help lose weight. |
| C．Having two breakfasts has little to do with being overweight. |
| D．Having breakfast at home can make kids stay healthy and thin. |
【推荐3】Mapping out the future
Last summer, my parents and I took a drive to another state. Before we started on our road trip, we packed up the car with snacks, water, and music. Thankfully, we also packed our GPS. A few hours into the trip, we took a wrong turn. But our trusty GPS pulled up a map of the area and got us back or track in no time. It made me wonder: Who created maps in the first place? After some searching online, I learned that the people responsible for mapping out roads, mountains, oceans, and other places around the world are called cartographers. I did some reading about the career. Here’s what I found:
What does a cartographer do?
Cartographers, also called mapmakers, study and interpret（诠释）geographic information. They use this information to make detailed maps of places around the globe. Some of these maps are digital. They are often used in GPS systems. Other maps are printed in books. To do their work, cartographers put together information from many different places. They also use ground surveys. Some do ground surveys themselves. Most cartographers, however, rely on surveyors for this important information. Surveyors collect information for mapmaking. They measure land, air space, and water areas.
What does it take to be a cartographer?
Most cartographers have a bachelors（学士） degree. The degree might be in cartography, geography, or something similar. Students who are interested in becoming cartographers should learn as much as they can about geography. It also helps to take courses in maths and computer science.
With the rise of computer-based tools such as GPS systems, cartographers need stronger computer skills than they did in the past.
How much do cartographers make?
The average yearly salary for cartographers is $54,000. The lowest 10 percent earns less than $32,000. The top 10 percent cams more than $92,000.
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In the U.S., job opportunities for cartographers are expected to grow. This is due to the increasing use of maps in the armed forces. Also, digital maps have increasingly become a main part of many GPS systems and Web sites.
Based on what I’ve read about cartographers, I’d say that their work is very important to a lot of people. Next time a map keeps me from getting lost. I’ll be sure to thank a cartographer!
1. In Para 1, the author included his experience in order to _______.| A．prove that a GPS is only needed when driving to another place |
| B．show that it is important to pack snacks for a trip |
| C．provide a reason why a mapmaker’s work is important |
| D．show that the GPS is not always reliable |
| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．six |
| A．do ground surveys | B．collect information |
C．do some mapping | D．do some measuring |
| A．of the lowest 10 percent | B．of the top 10 percent |
| C．of average | D．below average |
| A．Will more cartographers be needed? |
| B．Will the cartographers be replaced by robots? |
| C．Why is it hard for cartographers to find jobs? |
| D．Why do cartographers make different maps? |
| A．influential jobs for computermen |
| B．career possibilities for people who dislike maths |
| C．famous explorers and mapmakers |
| D．career choosing for people interested in geography |
【推荐1】Inventions make our life better, smarter and a bit more fun. TIME magazine has picked the 100 best inventions of the year 2021. Here are four of them.
| Purrble | How do you calm down when you feel angry? Scientists say you can try to calm others. That’s why Purrble was invented. This bear-like toy has nine sensors (感应器). It can respond to your touch. As you hold and pet it, its heartbeat slows. And it purrs (发出呼噜声) like a cat. It sounds like it really enjoys your touch! |
| Honey without bees | Now humans can make honey. A company in the US used technological methods to turn nectar into honey. This kind of honey tastes just like the real one. It’s healthy, too. Bees may need to find a new job soon. |
| Paper Shoot | It’s a camera made mostly out of paper. It works just like any other camera. You can take it around easily because it is much lighter and smaller. It is about 1.2cm thick and 10cm long. It can hold eight hundred pictures. But, be careful when you take photos on rainy days. Don’t get it wet. |
| Recycled Lego bricks | I used to be a plastic bottle. Scientists find me in a trash can. They took me to a lab and turned me into a Lego brick. Lego uses 100,000 tons of plastic every year. Making new plastic is quite wasteful. But now they can use me. It’s better for our planets. Don’t worry. I’m clean and safe. You may see me in your Lego sets soon. |
| A．use Paper Shoots | B．make honey | C．calm Purrble | D．touch a cat |
| A．It can work well on rainy days. | B．It can hold eight hundred pictures. |
| C．It works just like any other camera. | D．It’s a camera made mostly out of paper. |
| A．a plastic bottle is quite wasteful | B．it’s better for our planets |
| C．a plastic bottle is safe | D．a plastic bottle is clean |
| A．making recycled Lego Bricks is harmful |
| B．you can use Paper Shoots in any weather |
| C．honey made by humans tastes just like the real one |
| D．Purrble is a cat |
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When you travel in Florida, the USA, don’t miss the Space 220 Restaurant and the new Star Wars hotel!
1. The picture in the passage is helpful because it shows ______.| A．what the Space 220 Restaurant looks like |
| B．why the Space 220 Restaurant is popular |
| C．how the Space 220 Restaurant was built |
| D．when the Space 220 Restaurant was opened |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．the new Star Wars hotel offers people a special theater to watch films |
| B．people can play a new role-playing game in the Space 220 Restaurant |
| C．the new Star Wars hotel was announced after the Space 220 Restaurant |
| D．people can enjoy the nice natural environment in the new Star Wars hotel |
| A．Fashion. | B．Sports. | C．Culture. | D．Travel. |
【推荐3】Many people believe the glare(刺眼的光) from snow causes snow blindness. Yet, with dark glasses or not, they find themselves suffering from headaches and watering eyes, and even snow blindness when staying in snow light for several hours.
The United States army has now discovered that glare from snow does not cause snow blindness in troops(军队) in a snow-covered country. In fact, a man’s eyes often find nothing to focus on in a broad space of snow-covered land. So his eyes keep moving over the whole landscape in search of something to look at. Finding something, hour after hour, the eyes never stop searching and the eyeballs become tired and the eye muscles ache. Nature makes up for this discomfort by producing more and more fluid (液体) which covers the eyeball. The fluid covers the eyeball more and more until it makes eyes difficult to see clearly, and the result is completely snow blindness, even though for a short time.
Experiments led the army to a simple method of solving this problem. Scouts (侦察员) ahead of the troops are trained to shake snow from evergreen bushes, creating a dotted line as they cross completely snow-covered landscape. Even the scouts themselves throw lightweight, dark-colored objects ahead which they can look at, too. The men following can then see something. Their eyes focus on a bush and having found something to look at, stop searching the snow-blanketed landscape. By focusing their attention on one object at a time, the men can cross the snow without becoming hopelessly snow-blind or lost. In this way the problem of crossing a continuous white land is solved.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?| A．The whiteness from snow. | B．Snow light and snow blindness |
| C．The need for dark glasses | D．Headaches and watering eyes |
| A．by walking ahead and keep looking around |
| B．by making up for the discomfort of one’s eyes |
| C．by covering the eyeballs with more and more tears |
| D．by providing the eyes with something to look at |
| A．Snow-blindness: what it is and whom it influences |
| B．Snow-blindness: what it is and how nature helps |
| C．Snow-blindness: how it forms and how to solve it |
| D．Snow-blindness: how it forms and whom it hurts |
| A．Solving the problem of snow-blindness is important in army |
| B．Snow-blindness was once a big problem but could be cured easily |
| C．The glare from snow is considered as the main cause of snow-blindness |
| D．Armies around the world pay attention to the problems of snow-blindness |
There is no doubt that technology has had a big influence on our lives. People from all around the world can now talk to each other almost at once on mobile phones and the Internet. People can easily solve their problems with the help of computers and the world wide web. With this technology, it seems that the world is more connected now than ever before. Even so, there have been worries about technology making people feel lonely and disconnected from others around them.
So does this mean that technology makes us lonely?
In my opinion, it is hard to say Yes or No.
It’s true that humans need communication with each other. If we depend on technology too much to communicate, this can badly impact our mental (心理的) health. For me, technology is a tool. And just like any other kind of tool — like scissors, a pencil or a ruler, for example, it depends on how we use it: in a right way or in a right place. Take social media (社交媒体) as an example. If you only use it to compare yourself with others, you might feel sad and lonely. But if you use it as a tool to connect with friends and family or to start a new community to talk about your hobbies and interests, the loneliness will turn into love and friendship.
When you feel lonely after staring at your computer screen all day, maybe you can use that technology to reach out to a reliable (可靠的) friend and invite him or her out for lunch or a coffee.
1. According to the writer, technology is ________ .| A．a tool | B．an influence |
| C．a pair of scissors | D．a way of communication |
| A．帮助 | B．促进 | C．影响 | D．进入 |
| A．sleep less | B．live longer | C．feel lonely | D．get more jobs |
| A．argue with | B．compete with | C．connect with | D．compare with |
| A．Social media is important to us. | B．Technology can be good and bad to us. |
| C．People need to communicate with each other. | D．Computers and the Internet help us with our work. |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
1. What should you do if you see a bear?
| A．Shout to make the bear go away. |
| B．Stay as far away as possible. |
| C．Run as fast as you can. |
| D．Throw things. |
| A．surprised | B．excited | C．scared | D．serious |
| A．Wearing old clothes |
| B．Feeding the bear |
| C．Climbing tree |
| D．Playing dead |
| A．where to visit bears |
| B．why bears attack people |
| C．how to make friends with bears |
| D．how to save yourself from bears' attack |
| A．in a guide book | B．on a blackboard |
| C．on the Internet | D．in a diary |
【推荐3】When you’re trying to sleep, your body loves to be cold rather than hot. Sometimes, a cold sleeping environment can help you get to sleep. But sometimes your sleeping area is too cold because of a cold night outside, and you have difficulty finding the right balance between too hot and too cold.
Do some exercise before bed. This will warm up your body temperature when you prepare for bed.
Put on wool socks.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
| A．Drink a cup of hot water. |
| B．Have a warm shower or bath. |
| C．Try some simple exercise to warm yourself up. |
| D．Wool is a great material for keeping warm. |
| E．With some small changes, you should be warm enough to get to sleep. |
