Do you know that people will die early if they have no friends during their lifetime? The survey shows if you want to live longer and more happily, you need to have some friends who can share your sadness and happiness or can be helpful when you are in trouble.
The following four types of friends are just what you need to keep the doctor away.
1. A Loyal Best Friend Everyone needs a friend who will support you in different situations. This kind of friend knows all of your deepest and darkest secrets, but still loves you all the same.
2. A Friendly Neighbor These days, a lot of people don’t know their own neighbors. It’s a shame, because some neighbors can be the most helpful people. If you forget to lock the front door when you are on holiday, you can call your neighbors to lock it for you. So it’s wonderful to have nice and helpful neighbors.
3. A Workmate You’ll find it much easier to chat with someone than eating lunch alone every day. Your workmate doesn’t have to be your best friend. If you two get along well with each other, you can always start going out with them outside of the office.
4. A Friend From a Different Culture If everyone had a friend from a different culture, the world would be a much better place. Remember that don’t be friends with someone just because they’re from a different culture. Instead, keep your mind open, and if you meet someone from other places, try to learn about their customs, values, and traditions.
If you have such kinds of friends, you will surely live longer and more happily.
1. According to Paragraph 1, why do we need friends?Reason 1:
Reason 2:
2. According to the passage, fill in the chart. (每空5个词以内)
Types of friends | What can they do |
| A Loyal Best Friend | They will |
| A Friendly Neighbor | They can |
3. If you have a workmate, it is
4. What can we learn from a different culture?
5. What will happen if we have four types of friends?
2 . 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. |
3 . Cities are often thought of as concrete jungles (混凝土丛林) that are polluted and overcrowded with people. They are, however, places where there is a great economic (经济的) chance, and that is the reason why people still pour into cities in the hope of having a better future for themselves and their families.
As more and more people live in cities, planners are looking for ways to change cities into better living spaces. The way this is done is by improving infrastructure (基础设施) while also creating more public spaces that are both beautiful and green. This can be hard to achieve, especially in cities where planning was done in no order.
Some cities have been created with the idea of a green city as the goal. One such city, Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates, is to become a model for other cities to follow. It is being declared as a truly green city that depends on renewable sources (可再生资源) such as solar energy to provide all of its energy needs. In addition, it will be a zero waste city where everything can be reused. Whether it will truly reach its goals remains to be seen, but it will also act as an experiment for environmentally-friendly ideas to be tested.
Cities that want to become greener and more habitable (宜居的) have to look at all ways of city life, and Masdar City is at least trying to do this. From the use of energy and dealing with waste to green public transportation, the lessons to be learned from such a huge project as Masdar city may just turn out to be valuable.
1. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．More people’s living in cities. | B．The planners’ looking for new ways. |
| C．Cities’ changing into better living spaces. | D．People’s hoping for a better future. |
| A．Reasons for people’s living in cities. | B．The example of a green city. |
| C．The difficulty in planning a city. | D．The survey of a green city. |
| A．Worried. | B．Uncertain. | C．Uninterested. | D．Supportive. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．City Development. | B．City Model. |
| C．Cities Going Green. | D．Cities in the future. |
4 . Just as the aged people need our care and love, the industrial heritage sites (工业遗址) are also expected to be filled with energy through protection and development. The following are some typical examples.
The 798 Art Zone, Beijing 798
Built in the 1950s as No 718 Joint Factory, it was gradually deserted in the 1990s as production slowed down. In 2006, Beijing local government turned the factory into a cultural and art zone. Now the art zone holds about 200 galleries (展览馆), art centers as well as fashionable shops, cafes, and restaurants, which also earns it a place on the to-do list of many tourists.
Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi
Jingdezhen City is known as China’s porcelain capital (瓷都). It has made good use of old ceramics (陶瓷) factories and built a place named Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue. Nearly 15,000 Chinese and foreign makers have come to set up their own businesses there.
Tempelhof Airport, Germany
Opened in 1923, Tempelhof Airport was one of the first airports in Berlin. It closed down in 2008 and was remade into a public park in 2010. Today, it has a long cycling and jogging trail (路), a large BBQ area, a dog-walking field and a big picnic area for all visitors.
1. Which picture shows the Tempelhof Airport, Germany?A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．To improve production. | B．To do business. |
| C．To create a park. | D．To get inspiration. |
| A．They are all about art. | B．They were closed in the 20th century. |
| C．They were industrial buildings. | D．They are all famous in China. |
| A．To advise readers to experience. | B．To share stories behind buildings. |
| C．To introduce new use of old buildings. | D．To show some important buildings. |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A travel guide. | C．An art magazine. | D．A storybook. |
5 . 
The glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France might be Pei’s most famous work. Back in the 1980s, the Louvre Museum was having trouble with traffic. To solve the problem, Pei planned to dig an underground hall and place a glass pyramid on top. Many people didn’t like the idea. They said it was too modern for the classical museum. However, the idea turned out to be a success. It is not only the museum’s main entrance, but also a huge skylight (天窗).
In 2006, Pei was invited to build a museum in his hometown Suzhou. He tried to include local and historical ideas in his design. He built small halls with traditional white walls and dark roofs, just like the classical Chinese gardens. Moreover, the lines and windows in the roof bring something modern to the museum.
★ The famous Lion Grove Garden (狮子林) in Suzhou used to be owned by Pei’s family. Pei spent some summers there as a child. Maybe that was when Pei developed his interest in architecture. Pei spent most of his adult years in the US, first studying at universities and then working in different places. Even though he was trained in the US, the beauty of Chinese Classics was well displayed in many of his designs. “I’ve never left China because home is a place your heart always belongs to,” Pei once said.
Over the last century, many building trends (潮流) have come and gone. But the works of Pei have not. “A lasting architecture has to have roots.” Pei once told The New York Times. That may explain why he and his works have stood the test of time.
1. The underlined word “these” refers to _________.
| A．architects | B．designs | C．museums | D．gifts |
| A．too modern for the classical museum. | B．more than the entrance to the museum. |
| C．welcomed by French people at first. | D．designed to solve the traffic problem in France. |
| A．It is in Pei’s hometown. | B．It has modern white walls. |
| C．It’s both classical and modern. | D．It is built in a beautiful Chinese garden. |
| A．His style may come from his life experiences | B．Designs in the US are important to him |
| C．Interest in architecture makes him successful. | D．Educational backgrounds bring him fame |
| A．compare different cultures. | B．show a special building trend. |
| C．suggest two famous museums. | D．introduce a great architect. |
6 . A group of scientists set out to estimate (估计) the number of ants on Earth. According to their research, there are about 2. 5 million ants for every human on the planet. Then the scientists held 489 studies of ant populations.
The studies covered all kinds of habitats including cities, deserts and forests. The researchers find that most ants live in tropical (热带的) areas and that they are more commonly found in forests and dry areas than in human-made habitats. In addition, the scientists find that the population of ants is more than the number of all the world’s wild birds and animals together.
The researchers say this number is a low estimate. This is because they did not have much information on how many ants live underground. Besides, there were not many trusted studies about how many ants live in certain parts of the world, like Africa.
Ants play very important roles in the environment. They help to spread seeds, help water reach plant roots, and are a kind of food for many living things. Patrick, who did this new estimate, said, “I am sure the whole nature would simply break down without ants.”
For checking their populations, it is useful to estimate how many ants there are. Then the scientists can see if they are becoming less because of harmful changes in the environment worldwide, the number of insects, a group that includes ants, is becoming less. However, it is not clear if the number of ants is becoming less as well.
1. According to the passage, where are ants commonly found?| A．In wet areas and forests. | B．In tropical areas. |
| C．In human-made habitats. | D．In the water. |
| A．natural homes of ants | B．living areas of people |
| C．good conditions for ants | D．working places for people |
①There aren’t many ants in forests.
② Scientists don’t know how many ants in certain areas.
③The studies are mainly held in the cities.
④ The studies aren’t sure about ants underground.
| A．①③ | B．①④ | C．②③ | D．②④ |
| A．Information writing that gives information about something. |
| B．Narrative writing that allows the writer to tell a story. |
| C．Creative writing that uses the imagination to express meaning. |
| D．Poetry that is a collection of poems. |
| A．Finding the Change of Arts. | B．Studying the Life of Ants |
| C．Rebuilding the Home of Ants | D．Researching the Number of Ants |
| Designing and Engineering Bridges
Solar Energy and Electrical Engineering
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1. In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news?
| A．CULTURE | B．FASHION. | C．SCIENCE. | D．BUSINESS. |
| A．win more prizes | B．learn about some special bridges |
| C．make all kinds of models | D．build bridges with engineers |
| A．Body Systems and Medical Inventions | B．You can be a Good Doctor |
| C．How to Make Your Body Strong | D．Know Body Systems and Know Your Future |
| A．Students are learning something. | B．Students are sunning themselves outside. |
| C．Students are singing happily. | D．Students are using energy to produce electricity. |
| A．They require much skills and talents. | B．They explore only unknown area. |
| C．They solve problems from engineers. | D．They provide hands-on (动手的) experiences. |
8 . ①Sichuan Cuisine (菜肴) is the most popular of the four. Mapo tofu and gongbao chicken are two of the most famous Sichuan-style dishes.The cooking style has borrowed from other styles to keep up with its popularity. People often say, “The best food in the world is in China and the best food in China is in Sichuan.”
②Shandong Cuisine, with its long history and many different cooking methods, represents (代表) the cuisine of northern China. It has two styles:Jinan and east Shandong. The Jinan style is famous for its soup,while the east Shandong style depends greatly on seafood.
③Guangdong Cuisine has developed in an area where the climate is warm, so food can quickly go bad. For this reason, Guangdong Cuisine pays much attention to the freshness of the ingredients (原料). Guangdong Cuisine is also the best-known style of Chinese food abroad.
④Huaiyang Cuisine refers to the style of cooking popular in Jiangsu,where people prefer a light taste. It is special because of the way the ingredients are cut, and it also needs the ingredients in season.
1. What has Sichuan Cuisine done in order to keep up with its popularity?| A．Borrowed from other cooking styles. | B．Kept its hot taste. |
| C．Kept its light taste. | D．Became the best food in China. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．For its hot taste. | B．For its long history. |
| C．For its light taste. | D．For its seasonal ingredients. |
| A．They are all about the history of Chinese food. | B．They are all about healthy living habits, |
| C．They are all about delicious Chinese cuisine. | D．They are all about how to cook dinners. |
| A．An instruction. | B．A magazine. | C．A novel. | D．A diary. |
9 . It is a common question to ask yourself: What do you want to be when you grow up?
In the past, it was generally accepted that one person would follow one career (职业). But a new group has changed this idea. Known as “slashers” (斜杠青年), they like taking up jobs across several fields.
There are many reasons why this has become popular, especially among those under the age of 30. In modern competitive society, having multiple income streams (多种收入来源) is one of the best ways to create financial security (金融安全) . Zhao Sichen is one follower of the slasher movement. The 34-year-old is an English teacher at Tsinghua University High School. Outside the classroom, Zhao works as a project manager at NetEase. And she also works with outdoor sports brands. “I always wanted to be an educator and now education is the center of my career” she says, “But I also have interests in fitness and management.”
★ , becoming a “slasher” cuts down boredom in one single job. Erin Albert is a typical “slasher” in the UK. Apart from writing books, Erin is an assistant professor, businessman, and law student. He often asks his students, “Why, can’t we both take a job offer we’re not sure about as well as work toward our ‘dream’ job?”
Online tools and platforms (平台) have allowed people to make this choice by letting them work on the Internet. It has ‘been much easier for those who have interests in different jobs to achieve them at the same time.
1. According to paragraph 2, “slashers” ________.| A．follow just one career | B．change jobs very often |
| C．are mostly 30 years’ old | D．probably do several jobs |
| A．Many young people have different ideas |
| B．Besides providing a sense of financial security |
| C．It makes people feel less bored in a single job |
| D．It gets people to go for their dreams |
| A．understand the reasons to be a “slasher” | B．follow them to be a “slasher” |
| C．know more about the young men | D．learn about their different interests |
| A．one can find out his real interest by doing different jobs |
| B．it is easy for people to do several jobs at the same time |
| C．it’s the Internet that makes more people be “slashers” |
| D．it’s common for people to take up their favorite jobs |
| A．One Person, Two Careers | B．“Slashing” Through Jobs |
| C．For a Sense of Security | D．Finding Your Dream Jobs |
10 .
| Run with the pancakes
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1. In which section can we read the news?
| A．HISTORY | B．CULTURE | C．SPORT | D．COOKING |
| A．Women cook the pancake happily. | B．People hold a pancake in their hands. |
| C．People flip the pancakes. | D．No men can join in the game. |
| A．Run after the cheese | B．Roll a cheese |
| C．Save the cheese | D．Don’t run on the slope |
| A．a serious fight | B．an art show | C．a big dinner | D．a fun activity |
| A．They are all dangerous but fun. | B．They may be a big waste of food. |
| C．They are popular games or activities. | D．There will be a big prize for the winner. |
