1 . Born in the 2000s, you are called the oh-ohs. Then what do you think of your generation （一代人）? Maybe you feel proud of yourselves—young, creative, connected, global, smart, or 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 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 guide and help their children with a busy schedule（日程表）such as dancing, painting and so on. With parents doing everything for them, 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. It’s possible that you will do great.
1. The writer leads the readers to the passage ________.| A．by showing his ideas | B．by asking questions | C．by describing the situation |
| A．they are always busy with homework with their heads down |
| B．they are not closely connected to the people around them |
| C．they spend too much time using their phones |
| A．They plan all kinds of after-class activities for their children. |
| B．They help children to face the challenges. |
| C．They do the homework instead of their children. |
| A．something that people are allowed to do |
| B．something that people volunteer to do |
| C．somebody that looks after teenagers |
| A．Mobile phones are harmful to teenagers’ growth and development. |
| B．Although the young people have some problems, their future is full of hope. |
| C．Teenagers don’t need to change themselves to satisfy adults’ standards |
2 . Ladies and gentlemen, I returned to this year in a time machine. In the year 2500, we are able to travel through time to any year in the history of the earth. This year is your last chance to change your lifestyle to save the earth.
Beginning in the middle of the 20th century, a few people were worried about polluting the earth’s water and air, but most people did not change their way of life. Instead, they continued to pour dangerous chemicals and other waste into lakes and seas, to drive more and more cars and trucks, and to cut down trees.
By the year 2200, the earth’s water was completely polluted. People could no longer drink water, and they had to use other types of liquids. Scientists said that in the future there might be too many people on the earth. But not enough was done. So, by the year 2300, there were so many people that food became scarce. There was no water to grow food and all of the fish in the lakes and seas died because of pollution. Terrible wars broke out between the rich and the poor. Scientists were working very hard to find another planet in space where humans could live.
By the year 2400, the air was too polluted for humans to breathe. So we had to leave the earth. But only the rich were able to leave. Where did we go? Nowhere. You see scientists did not find another safe planet, so now we must travel around the universe in our space ships. We are still looking for a place to call our home. So, it is up to you to change history. There is still hope. You must change your lifestyle now, before it is too late.
1. Which problem is NOT talked about in Paragraph 2?| A．Water. | B．Air. | C．Lifestyle. | D．Food. |
| A．昂贵的 | B．充足的 | C．缺乏的 | D．特殊的 |
| A．The rich. | B．The poor. | C．Scientists. | D．All the people. |
| A．Only a few people changed their lifestyle in the middle of the 20th century. |
| B．By the year 2200, the earth’s water was partly polluted. |
| C．All the animals died because of pollution by the year 2300. |
| D．We found a new home in another planet by the year 2400. |
| A．Stop Polluting | B．Change or Leave | C．Look for a New Home | D．Return to the Earth |
I believe that family fights are unenjoyable. Whether you are dealing with（应付）a loud sister or a mom or a dad who can’t communicate with easily, the situation can be bad. Family fighting is, on one level, about power. Someone is telling someone else what to do. In a short moment, emotions（情绪）can be brought out and the fight is on. You can go down that old road or you can try something different.
In any fight, you have a need to be listened to and understood. People raise（抬高）their voices（嗓门）and shout at each other because they’re not being listened to. It’s completely unconscious（无意识的）. You want your mom or dad to listen and understand. You want your brother or sister to listen and care.
But you always seem to forget that the person you’re fighting with has the same need to be listened to. So if you can put aside（撇开）your need for a few minutes, the situation will change quickly. Give the other person some time to express（表达）his or her feelings, and you will get your turn to be listened to.
And while you are listening, you have to listen for the right information. In emotional（激动的）situations, the best way is not to pay attention to most of the words. Because many people can’t express what they are feeling with words alone, especially when they are upset.
But if the situation starts to get out of control, it would be clever to just keep quiet and leave the problem until later because many fights happen at the wrong time. The situation will die down（平息）quickly, usually in no more than 30 seconds（秒钟）. You can either move on to problem solving or reach an agreement to work on it at a better time.
This way, everyone will feel respected（受尊重的）and listened to, even when there is conflict（冲突）. Emotions will be understood and respected, and it will bring your family closer together.
1. What does the writer think of family fights?2. What does the writer advise to do when the emotions are brought out and the fight is on?
3. How soon will the situation die down if it starts to get out of control?
4. Do family members need to be listened to and understood in the fight?
5. Why do people raise their voices and shout at each other?
4 . In America, there are chores for children of different ages. American people think that it’s important to tell children about their duty in the family. Use this list of age chores for your children.
| Ages 2-3 ◆Help make the bed; ◆Pick up toys and books; ◆Take laundry to the laundry room(洗衣房); ◆Help feed pets. | Ages 4-5 ◆Clear and set the table; ◆Help cook dinner; ◆Put away groceries(杂货). |
| Ages 6-8 ◆Take care of pets; ◆Take out the rubbish. | Ages 9-12 ◆Help wash the car; ◆Learn to do the dishes; ◆Clean the bathroom. |
| A．American children | B．Chinese children |
| C．Children all over the world | D．people all over the world |
| A．children have nothing to do except(除了) playing |
| B．they think children should develop good habits |
| C．They think it’s important to let children know their duty in the family |
| D．Parents want their children to be good |
| A．set the table | B．help make the bed | C．do the dishes | D．take out the rubbish |
| A．Children should help parents do housework. |
| B．A 5-year-old child can help make dinner. |
| C．A 10-year-old child should be able to clean the bathroom. |
| D．12-year-old Mary may not be able to do the dishes. |
| A．Why children should do chores. |
| B．What chores American children of different ages should do. |
| C．Children have duty in the family. |
| D．Different opinions on chores. |
5 . Many people like to travel when they have time off from school or work. They might go to their hometown to see their family, or travel somewhere far. But not everyone does this—some people take a “staycation” instead.
A staycation is a vacation when you do not travel at all. Some people use a staycation to just stay at home, and others prefer to experience the attractions around them without traveling very far.
There are many choices for staycations. Any town or city has plenty of choices for things to do if you know where to look. If the weather is nice, you can visit the local gardens or forests for a hike. You can look online for several historic places and create your own history tours. Of course, you can also visit other attractions in the areas like museums, restaurants, bars, parks, beaches, and so on.
I had a staycation of my own over the summer. I slept in late every day. I worked on music and played video games. I wasn’t too lonely—I had my cat to play with, and I visited some of my friends around the city.
Traveling is fun from time to time. But it’s also nice to just stay home and relax. It’s also cheaper, since I don’t have to pay to travel. You can choose to do just about anything you want—or, if you want, just do nothing. There’s nothing wrong with that.
1. Which of the following is a staycation?| A．Working overtime during vacation. | B．Staying at home for vacation. |
| C．Going back to hometown for vacation. | D．Traveling somewhere far during vacation. |
| A．向往的地方 | B．友好 | C．选择 | D．机遇 |
| A．Where he used to go during vacation. | B．How he felt about staying at home alone. |
| C．Why he prefers staycations over traveling. | D．What he did during his staycation. |
| A．Bored. | B．Lonely. | C．Relaxed. | D．Busy. |
| A．People should spend some time alone during weekends. | B．Doing nothing at home is OK for vacation. |
| C．People choose to stay at home because it’s cheap. | D．Traveling is not always fun for vacation. |
6 . When watching a movie or play, people expect the actors to be like the characters that they play. For example, if a character is a woman, one would expect an Asian actor or actress to play the character, right? Not in the old days!
Until recently, more and more people agree that actors should match the character that he or she played. For example, think about the characters in Shakespeare’s plays. All of his famous plays included women characters. But all of the actors in Shakespeare’s day were men or boys. It was 44 years after Shakespeare’s death before a woman acted in one of his plays.
In addition, many characters in movies have not been given to actors who look like the characters. For example, the Indian movie Mary Kom is about a famous fighter from a small town. The choose to play Mary Kom was a beautiful Indian actress. But she did not look anything like the real Mary Kom.
However, in 1998, Disney chose an Asian—American lady to play the character of movie Mulan, a black actress was chosen for the voice of the main character. These were important changes in the actor choosing.
There are many different cultures in the world. Movies need to show this and use actors that match their characters. People of different cultures can also have a different view of the world. This helps the characters they play be more acceptable.
1. What is this passage about?| A．It’s about some famous characters in different movies. |
| B．It’s about using actors that match their characters. |
| C．It’s about actors learning about their characters. |
| D．It’s about working with famous actors. |
| A．Women weren’t allowed to act during Shakespeare’s time. |
| B．There were no women characters in Shakespeare’s plays. |
| C．Famous plays shouldn’t include women characters. |
| D．Shakespeare preferred men to act his plays. |
| A．Mulan. | B．The Princess. | C．Mary Poppins. | D．Shakespeare in Love |
| A．Chinese actresses in all characters |
| B．movies of different countries |
| C．different cultures’ in the world |
| D．different writers in the world |
Nowadays many people want to have a more interesting trip after coming to a new city or country. Here are some better ways to travel, both for you and for the environment(环境).
Get out of the car and walk. It’s slower but it’s the greenest way to travel. It’s also the best way to see a city, but remember to wear comfortable(舒适的)shoes. You can slow down and enjoy fresh air along the way.
Riding a bike is also a good choice. Many hotels now have free bikes for people. It is easy for people to get bikes and travel around the city.
If you have to take transport in a city, try to take the bus or the subway. There are lots of clear maps about the public transport(公共交通) at the city’s website(网站). They can help you. If need, take trains or ships to travel from city to city. They are greener than cars and planes.
Lots of people want to have a funny trip |
8 . Do you want to be healthy? Would you like to follow a healthy lifestyle? Then you must eat well and get a lot of exercise. If you’re healthy, your body works well and you also feel good. Here are some suggestions(建议) about how to be healthy.
Eat different kinds of food, fruit and vegetables.
If you only eat your favorite food, your body can’t get enough nutrients(营养) . You should eat more fruit and vegetables.
Drink more water and milk.
When you are thirsty(口渴的), drinking water is very good. Milk is also very good for your body. Try to drink a cup of milk every day if you can.
Take more exercise.
Don’t spend too much time watching TV, playing video games or using the computer. You should do some exercise, such as playing basketball, riding a bike and swimming. There are many activities. Find out what you like. They will help you keep healthy.
1题完成句子；2-3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下全文的主题句；5题将文中划线句子译成汉语。
1. If you’re healthy, your body
2. What kind of food shouldn’t we only eat according to the passage?
3. How often do you try to drink a cup of milk if you can?
4.
5.
9 . Are you shy? If you are, you are not the only one. You don’t need to worry about it. In fact, about 50 percent of people are shy. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies act shyly. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. Scientists think that some shyness is genetic（遗传的）.
Family size might cause（导致） people to be shy as well. Scientists found that 66 percent of shy children had older brothers and sisters. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. They are not able to learn the same social skills（社交技能） as children from big families.
You may also be shy because of where you were born. Scientists found surprising differences about shyness in different countries. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in India, only one of three people said so. One scientist says the Japanese and Indians have different ideas of failure（失败）.
For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They advise trying new things. And don’t forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one.
1题完成句子；2,3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下全文的主题句；5题将文中划线句子翻译成汉语。
1. You needn’t worry about your shyness because
2. How many reasons about people’s shyness does the passage mention?
3. Where do most people say they were shy according to the passage?
4.
5.
10 . Science is everywhere in our life. Look at the things around us. You can find that it makes our life easy.
With science, we have a good life in our house. We can cook breakfast, lunch and dinner with the help of the oven (烤炉). We can watch TV and listen to the tape player to have fun. We can have lessons on the computer, too. Do you want to call your grandparents? You have the mobile phone! In stores, there are a lot of things for us to take home. The apples are big. The jacket is cool. And the books are very interesting.
What about taking a trip? Sounds great. And it's easy. We have planes, trains, buses, cars and bikes.
You see, science is everywhere. So, we must study hard and learn science well. Then we can use it to make our life better.
1. 完成句子We can find that2. 从文中找出与所给句子意义相近的句子You see, science is here and there.
3. 简略回答问题Why is taking a trip easy?
4. 找出并写出第二段的主题句。
5. 将文中画线句子翻译成汉语。
