1 . We usually go to see a doctor when we are ill. Doctors may give us some medicine, and the medicine often makes us feel better.

But sometimes the doctor’s medicine doesn’t work. This happened to one man, Thomas Smith. He was ill in hospital, but he wasn’t getting well. Then he found a new “doctor” inside himself. He saw funny films. He read funny books. And something wonderful happened. Laughing took away his pain after half a year. He could have a good night’s rest. His own happy feeling helped him get well again. He wrote his story in his book. He said laughing was very useful. It was the best “medicine”.

Another man, Simon Beck, was also ill, and he had a serious pain in his back. The doctor couldn’t stop it, so the man began to “picture” his pain. In his head he “drew” a picture of a dog. He imagined it to be a real dog. And it was hurting him. Then the man talked softly to the dog. He put his hand on the dog’s head and made friends with it. One year later, his pain went away!                 

These stories may surprise you, but more and more people are getting well in this way. So call on the “doctor” inside your mind, and keep happy and well!

1. What may doctors give us when we are ill?
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2. According to Thomas Smith, what was the best “medicine”?
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3. What did Simon Beck begin to do when the doctor couldn’t stop his pain?
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4. What’s the topic sentence of the article?
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5. Do you agree with the idea in the passage? Why or why not?
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2 . Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).

Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express (表达) yourself well if you are angry. Go some places to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.

Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.

Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊重) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

Talk about your values (价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.

A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!

1. According to the passage, who have a communication problem?

A．Parents and other people.	B．Only school kids and their parents.
C．Teachers and their students.	D．Parents and children of all ages.

2. The underlined phrase “cool off” in the passage means “_______”.

A．to make yourself happy	B．to get yourself quiet and relaxed
C．to have a good rest	D．to hide yourself quickly

3. What should we do when parents don’t compromise?

A．We should write a letter.	B．we should express ourselves well.
C．we should show our respect and love.	D．we should tell them our values.

4. The best title of the passage is _______ .

A．How to Bridge the Generation Gap	B．How to Deal with Family Problems
C．How to Be Good Parents	D．How to Be a Good Child

3 . 精读2b后，完成下列试题。
1. 仔细阅读整篇文章，将人物与相应的观点进行连线。

1._____ Cathy Taylor 2._____ Linda Miller 3._____ Dr. Alice Green

a. Children need more time to relax and think for themselves. b. Kids have competitions when they are very young. c. Taking so many activities can cause a lot of stress for children. d. Parents shouldn’t always compare their children with others. e. It’s important for children to take after-school classes.

2. 根据第三段内容填空。

She thinks that it is _______ to compare the kids with other children.
Linda _______ (agrees/disagrees) with Cathy.
She also thinks that people shouldn’t _______ their kids so hard.
3. 快速阅读文章，回答下面的两个问题。
①What is the common problem for Chinese and American families?
__________________________________________________________
②Who gives their opinions about the problems?
__________________________________________________________

5 . Childhood is always full of love and fun. But sometimes there are growing pains. We grow a little bit every day. What about animal babies? Are they close to their parents? What problems do they face?

Go to the kindergarten

Emperor penguin dads take care of their babies when they are eggs. As the babies grow, their dads and moms leave them in groups and go fishing. It’s like sending them to the kindergarten. There, the babies eat, learn and play together. An adult penguin looks after them.

Happy with Mom

These baby polar bears have a very good mom. She teaches them everything, including how to walk, swim and hunt. The babies will stay with their mom for two and a half years. They travel around and share their food.

▲     

Life is not easy for baby butterflies. Their parents leave them when they are caterpillars inside eggs. Later, they turn in top up as. Then, they try their best to get out and turn into beautiful butterflies. No one helps them. They are strong enough to do it on their own.

Hard from the start

On the day of their birth, the barnacle geese face a test of life and death. They have to jump from high cliffs. This is because their parents build their nests up high to keep them safe. Luckily the baby geese are light, so they don’t usually die when they hit the ground. But it is still dangerous.

1. Who take(s) care of the emperor penguins when they are eggs?

A．Their moms.

B．Their dads.

C．Their brothers.

D．The kindergarten.

2. How long can baby polar bears stay with their mom?

A．Twenty months.

B．Twenty-five months.

C．Thirty months.

D．Forty months.

3. Which is the best for “▲”?

A．Lonely kids

B．The caterpillars

C．The pupas

D．The butterflies

4. Which of the following is NOT right about the barnacle geese?

A．They build their nests in a high place.

B．The baby geese have to jump from high cliffs.

C．The baby geese don’t usually die when they falloff the cliffs.

D．It is always safe for baby geese to live on the cliffs.

5. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．Different baby animals’ childhood.	B．Many animals are living hard.
C．The growing pains in childhood.	D．A lonely and funny childhood.

6 . Jin Ying, 25, is a lover of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She took part in a three-month training lesson on tuina in the winter of 2023 at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.

Jin’s life has been different since the training. For example, she didn’t do too much exercise in winter, because the cold of winter means people should slow down, according to TCM. For her, learning about TCM was not about becoming a TCM doctor but about leading a healthy life.

She is not an unusual example of young people becoming interested in TCM. It’s reported by China Youth Daily that 93.3% of the 1,000 young people have tried TCM. Between Western medicine and TCM, young people often choose TCM “because of its efficacy (疗效),” according to Ma Huifang, a TCM doctor. Some people question why TCM has different treatments (疗法) for the same illnesses. “In fact, this is an advantage of TCM. We give people the treatments according to their own health condition. And it can make the treatments more accurate and more useful for different people,” said Ma.

Younger age groups are showing more interest in TCM. At the same time, TCM also gives young people a better life. It helps young people understand Chinese medicine and learn why it is an important part of Chinese culture.

1. What can we know about the training lesson Jin Ying took?

A．It lasted for two months.	B．It was about tuina.
C．It was in a middle school.	D．It took place in spring.

2. Why did Jin Ying learn about TCM?

A．Because she dreamt to be a TCM doctor.	B．Because she didn’t like Western medicine.
C．Because she wanted to live a healthy life.	D．Because she would enter a medical school.

3. What does the underlined word “accurate” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．廉价的

B．精确的

C．普遍的

D．偶然的

4. What’s the best title (标题) for the text?

A．Rising Interest in TCM	B．A Famous TCM Doctor
C．Train Hard for Your Dream	D．Exercise Helps Get Better

7 . Roger Federer, a world-famous sports star, quit (放弃) the 2020 Olympic Games to deal with his knee problem. It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you.

Nothing is fun all the time. Never giving up doing something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance. However, learning to let go when things aren’t right is important too. Maybe your heart isn’t in playing the piano any more, or you only play football because your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Making the decision to walk away can make you have more free time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies show that not paying much attention to the goals you can’t reach or don’t really want can build up your confidence and help you lead a happier and healthier life.

But how can you know it’s time to stop or move on? Eric Bean is an expert in sports psychology (心理学) who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, “Quitting is never a matter of black and white.” He suggests thinking carefully about why you aren’t enjoying something any more. Is it because you’ve argued with a teammate or can’t get on with a new art teacher? Talk about this with an adult or a friend who you trust. That can help you decide whether you should stick or quit.

Quitting doesn’t completely mean giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more fun if you want to take away the pressure of exams. If you decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise.

1. The writer mentions “Roger Federer” in Paragraph 1 to show that ________.

A．we should never give up	B．we should get away from trouble
C．it’s all right to stop and quit	D．it’s difficult to win Olympic medals

2. The underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 2 means ________.

A．determination

B．development

C．independence

D．competition

3. According to Paragraph 2, learning to let go is important because we can ________.

A．have enough money to spend	B．feel more confident in ourselves
C．live a busier and fuller life	D．learn about perseverance

4. From the passage we can learn that ________.

A．Remember not to give up even if things go wrong.

B．Roger Federer quit the Olympic Games because he was afraid to lose.

C．Think twice about the reason before planning to give up the things you are enjoying.

D．One needs to give up everything when choosing to quit

5. Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．Knowing When to Stop	B．Working Hard to Move on
C．Showing Why to Stop	D．Starting Early to Give up

8 . 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 the 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 passage, if people depend on technology too much, they may ________.

A．sleep less

B．live longer

C．feel lonely

D．get more jobs

2. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “impact” in Paragraph 4?

A．帮助

B．促进

C．影响

D．进入

3. According to the writer, technology is ________.

A．a tool	B．an influence
C．a pair of scissors	D．a way of communication

4. When we use technology to ________ others, we can find love and friendship.

A．argue with

B．compete with

C．connect with

D．compare with

5. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Social media is important to us.

B．Technology can be both good and bad.

C．People need to communicate with each other.

D．Computers and the Internet help us with our work.

9 . My grandfather is eighty years old. He always complains (抱怨) about how fast things have changed, and he often says that life used to be better.

“Families aren’t what they used to be. A lot of families have broken up. If the husband and wife have problems with their marriage, they will no longer stay together. And mothers used to stay at home and take care of their children, but now everyone is busy working. No one has time to look after their children at home.

And the cars! No one walks any more. More and more people drive. We used to walk five miles to school on school days, even in winter. But now students don’t. And at school, children don’t have to think anymore. In Maths class, for example, we used to add, subtract, multiply and divide by using our heads. But now kids don’t use their heads any more. Instead, they use calculators.

Most families have computers now. In the past we didn’t have computers. We didn’t even have lights. My mother used to spend all day cooking in the kitchen. But now we don’t often eat home-cooked food.

And people talk less to each other than before. They are too busy to talk, too busy to eat, too busy to think …”

Life used to be simple, but now it isn’t simple any more.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. What does my grandfather think of the life now?

A．It is very good.	B．It is worse than it used to be.
C．It is better than it used to be.	D．It is the same as it used to be.

2. What does the underlined word “marriage” mean in Chinese?

A．生活

B．工作

C．婚姻

D．家庭

3. What has happened these years according to the passage?

A．Children don’t have to think any more at school.

B．Students use calculators in Maths class.

C．Students used to walk to school, but now they don’t.

D．All of the above.

4. What changes have happened to families?
①There are lights at home.   ②People often eat home-cooked food.   ③Lots of families have computers.   ④More couples live apart because of unhappy problems.

A．①②④

B．②③④

C．①②③

D．①③④

5. Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Life now is much simpler.

B．People have more time to talk with each other now.

C．The grandfather likes the life in the past.

D．Lots of mothers stay at home and look after their children now.

10 .

May 19—the date when Xu Xiake began writing his travel notes—became China a Tourism Day in 2011. Xu was a famous geographer and traveller of the Ming Dynasty. This year, the theme of China Tourism Day is “Experience Chinese Culture and Enjoy a Beautiful Journey”. The ancient city of Pingyao, Shanxi, is the main venue (举办地) for the activities of China Tourism Day this year.

However, people’s travel habits have changed a lot because of COVID-19. In order to stay away from the illness, most people have accepted that they should not get together, not travel far, and should pay more attention to health. Travelling through new technical ways like VR (虚拟现实) has become a new way to see the world.

74.8 percent would choose to travel online according to the latest research. As many as 59.7 percent of people said that they had a good experience of online travel. 84.1 percent of people said it made their travel experience richer, and some of them added that online travel made them know the exhibits (展览品) better when they visited museums.

Travelling online has become popular since the outbreak (爆发) of COVID-19. “Through technical ways, online travel has been a new way of tourism industry (旅游产业) and virtual (虚拟的) technology has provided more possible ways of showing the content of tourism,” said Li Baiwen, a professor at the School of Tourism of Beijing Union University.

1. May 19, 2022 marked the _________ China Tourism Day.

A．10th

B．11th

C．12th

D．13th

2. Why are people becoming interested in online travel?

A．Because it saves them more money.

B．Because it is the best way to see the world.

C．Because it keeps them away from COVID-19.

D．Because it brings them together with their family.

3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A．How people travel online.	B．Why online travel is popular.
C．Where people can visit online.	D．What people think of online travel.

4. What does Li Baiwen mean by his words?

A．He worries about online travel.

B．He doesn’t care about online travel.

C．He expects online travel to be better.

D．He thinks technology is important to online travel.

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A．A serious new illness.	B．A new way of travelling.
C．The first China Tourism Day.	D．A famous traveller from ancient China.