Born in the 2000s, what do you think of your generation (一代人)? Young, creative, connected, global, smart, maybe good-looking? But what do other people think about your generation?
Some adults worry that you’re more interested in the phone than the world around you. They see you as the “face-down generation” and wonder how you will deal with school, friends, and family. Are today’s teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies (自拍) to become successful in real life or “IRL”, as you would say?
Other adults worry that today’s youth are spoiled (被宠坏) and don’t want to face the challenges of adult life. Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by “helicopter parents” who were always there to do everything for them. So today’s young people seem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are in their 20s or 30s.
Does the face-down generation need a heads-up? Well, probably not. The fact is that many of today’s teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They also seem to be willing to become leaders. More young people than ever volunteer to serve their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai, the teenager who won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls’ rights to go to school.
So if you are one of them born in the 2000s, there’s reason to be hopeful about the future. Things are looking up for the face-down generation.
1. How does the writer lead the readers to the passage?| A．By showing his ideas. | B．By asking questions. |
| C．By describing the situation. | D．By doing a research. |
| A．they are too shy to raise their heads to face the world |
| B．they are not closely connected to the people around them |
| C．they are always busy with homework with their heads down |
| D．they show great interest in the phone and use it too much |
| A．when today’s youth are spoiled | B．who spoils today’s youth today |
| C．why today’s youth can’t face challenges | D．how today’s youth face their challenges |
| A．are not creative because of the educational problem |
| B．are willing to take part in many social activities |
| C．are smarter and more good-looking than their parents |
| D．are going to become leaders in all places |
| A．Mobile phones are harmful to teenagers’ growth and development. |
| B．Teenagers don’t need to change themselves to meet adults’ standards. |
| C．Although the young people have some problems, their future is full of hope. |
| D．Teenagers are better educated, so they will become leaders. |
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I have a lot of problems recently (最近). First, I’m not happy in class.
Yesterday, my mother took me to the doctor. I told the doctor my problems and he gave me some advice. He asked me to make more friends who look friendly and play games in the free time, so that I’m not shy. He also said, “if you don’t want to lose your best friend, you should talk with her.
| A．I’m trying to follow his advice. |
| B．And even I can’t sleep well at night. |
| C．Tell her what you think and you are the best friends again. |
| D．I don’t want to lose her. |
| E．I’m so shy that I’m afraid of speaking in class. |
But not everything about gaming is bad. For some， games are a good way to learn as well. Many games are based on history， city or planning. Such games can teach students valuable lessons of life in some ways. Some games can improve players' memory skills by asking them to perform memory exercises throughout the game in order to reach the next level. Computer games are known to improve hand-eye coordination（协调）and help players develop problem solving. Most games encourage players to meet more difficult challenges.
Computer games have both good and bad effects. Playing games itself is not a problem， but students need to know about how much time to spend playing games and what kind of games to play. Gaming is like any other activity in life——eating too many hamburgers or too much pizza is harmful too.
1. The underlined word "violent" means "_______" in Chinese.
| A．怪异的 | B．懒惰的 | C．暴力的 | D．攀比的 |
| A．It costs a lot of money. |
| B．It may have a bad effect on children. |
| C．It can lead to violent action. |
| D．It can cause addiction. |
| A．to get along with others |
| B．to learn some valuable life lessons |
| C．to respect parents |
| D．to communicate in English |
| A．reading | B．operating |
| C．cooking | D．memorizing |
A students should spend more time playing computer games
| A．students should stop playing computer games |
| B．students should play computer games with their parents together |
| C．students should spend proper time and choose good ones when playing computer games |
【推荐3】Many young people worry about something too much. They are afraid doing badly in class. They worry about not having many friends. They have a lot of pressure (压力). “We are too tired as young men,” many young people say.
In fact these little things may happen every day. They always make young people feel unhappy if young men think too much about them.
“Don’t worry about the little things.” American writer Richard Carlson gives advice (建议) to the young. He tells them how to do with some little things at school and home.
One way to do with “little things” is learning not to be angry or worried when these things happen. Don’t worry too much when teachers or parents blame (责备) you. Be pleased that they care about you very much. Don’t worry about making mistakes (错误). Everyone makes mistakes and learns from them.
Try to learn not to worry about the “little things” too much. Then your life will be easy and happy.
1. Why are many young people feel tired?| A．Because they worry about not doing well in class. | B．Because they don’t have many friends. |
| C．Because they have a lot of pressure. | D．All of the above. |
| A．We should worry about them. | B．Don’t think about them at all. |
| C．We can learn something from them. | D．We can make the same mistake. |
| A．Young people like to be cool and never smile. | B．Richard Carlson is a teacher. |
| C．We shouldn’t worry too much about the little things. | D．One way to do with the little thing is to get angry. |
【推荐1】Traditional Chinese Clothing
Clothing is an important part of any culture. Chinese culture is more than 5000 years old, so the traditional Chinese clothing also has a long history.
| Hanfu Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han people. It first appeared in China more than 3000 years ago. But it disappeared with beginning of the Qing Dynasty (朝代). Now more and more young people start to enjoy wearing it. |
| Zhongshan suit Zhongshan suit is the traditional Chinese clothing named after Sun Yat-sen. It’s also known as Mao suit overseas (在海外) because Chairman Mao liked to wear it. It first appeared in the 1920s. |
| Tangzhuang Tangzhuang is a type of Chinese jacket rather than the clothing of the Tang Dynasty. It got the name from the overseas Chinese. The Tang Dynasty was famous in the world, so the overseas Chinese were called”Tang People”, and their clothes were called “Tangzhuang”. |
| Cheongsam (qipao) The cheongsam (qipao) is a traditional Chinese dress. It first appeared in China in the 1920s. Cheongsam is de of silk, and Chinese women like to wear it because it can show their beauty. |
| A．From Sun Yat-sen. |
| B．From Chairman Mao. |
| C．From the overseas Chinese. |
| D．From the native (本土的) Chinese. |
| A．Cheongsam. | B．Hanfu. | C．Zhongshan suit and Cheongsam. | D．Tangzhuang and Zhongshan suit. |
| A．Chairman Mao liked to wear Zhongshan suit. |
| B．Chinese culture is more than 3,000 years old. |
| C．More and more old people start to enjoy wearing Hanfu. |
| D．The cheongsam is made of silk, cotton and other materials. |
| A．a storybook | B．a magazine | C．a science book | D．a travel book. |
【推荐2】Many of us don’t pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in the first place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight, like not eating enough food, genes(基因) and aging(老化).
Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of a computer, you’d better take a break every once in a while.
Something dirty can cause redness and it will make you feel uncomfortable, It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.
Eating healthy food will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because they protect your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.
1. All the following causes can lead to poor eyesight EXCEPT ________.| A．computers | B．aging | C．reading | D．height |
| A．沙尘 | B．暴雨 | C．紫外线 | D．超声波 |
| A．Taking medicine. | B．Natural eye care. |
| C．Seeing the doctor. | D．Being happy all the time. |
| A．Ways of Being Happy. | B．Ways of Eye Exercise. |
| C．Ways of Eye Care. | D．Ways of Being Healthy. |
【推荐3】AI (人工智能) makes our lives easier and better. Let’s see the amazing AI.
Cool driverless bus
A bus door opens and you get on. Wait! Where is the driver? Here is a new kind of driverless bus called Apolong. It has 14 seats and doesn’t need a driver. The bus follows traffic rules. It stops as soon as it sees a stop light.
Your close friend
Hi, everyone. I’m Xiaobing, a chatbot (聊天机器人), you can talk with me. I’m talented at singing, writing poems and telling stories. I want to be your friend!
World’s first AI anchor (主播)
Hey, look! The famous Chinese anchor Qiu Hao is reporting the news for us. But, is “he” really Qiu Hao? The answer is “no”. This is the world’s first AI anchor. It looks and speaks just like a real person. It can work 24 hours and doesn't make any mistakes. You might see it on TV soon.
Popular AI artist
This beautiful painting was at an auction (拍卖) in 2020. The painting is worth about 3, 000,000 yuan! But it is not a work by a famous painter, such as Vincent van Gogh. It was painted by an AI artist. Three Frenchmen created the AI artist. It studied over 15, 000 paintings. In this way, it learned to paint.
1. The fact about Apolong is that ________.| A．the bus door can’t open itself |
| B．it stops as soon as it sees a stop light |
| C．there are 24 seats in it |
| A．go out to play with you |
| B．talk with you if you feel lonely |
| C．sing |
| A．was at an auction in 2019 |
| B．is worth about 3, 000, 000 yuan at an auction |
| C．is a work painted by Vincent van Gogh |
| A．AI makes our lives harder and worse. |
| B．This new kind of driverless bus also needs a driver to control it. |
| C．The AI anchor can work 24 hours and doesn't make any mistakes. |
| A．a storybook | B．a notice | C．a newspaper |
