1 . A lot of teens (青少年) think that the most important people in their life are their friends. When they are in trouble, they always ask their friends for advice, but not their parents. They find that their parents don’t know them as well as their friends do. Some teens don’t tell their problems to their parents, because they don’t want their parents to be too worried about them.
Children usually spend most of their free time with friends. They like to do things together with their friends. They like to talk with them. When they feel sad, their friends will comfort (安慰) them. When they laugh, their friends will laugh together with them. Friends make their life more colorful.
Having one or more friends is very important. However, choosing friends is more important. If your friends have bad habits, you may get into bad habits easily. So be careful when you make friends.
1. Why do some teens always ask their friends for help when in trouble, not their parents?| A．Because they don’t want their parents to be too worried about them. |
| B．Because they like to talk with them. |
| C．Because they make their life more colorful. |
| D．Because they like to do things together with their friends. |
| A．Their friends will laugh together. |
| B．Their friends will get into bad habits. |
| C．Their friends will comfort them. |
| D．Their friends will ask for advice. |
| A．Don’t be careful when making friends |
| B．It isn’t important to choose friends |
| C．If your friends have good habits, you may get into bad habits easily |
| D．Choosing friends is more important |
2 . The first “forest library” in Shanghai opened to the public in February, 2023. It gives readers a good time to relax and read in a natural environment.
Known as Read &. Joy Forest, the “forest library” lies in a green area near Shanghai Library East. Covering an area of 20, 546 square meters, it allows visitors to take a walk in the quiet and green forest.
In order not to make much trouble to the forest, the library is in the open air and has simple things like chairs and an information desk.
“I learnt about the ‘forest library’ from my friends, so I came here,” said Wang Tao, a 21-year-old college student. “The green outdoor environment is good for my eyes. I’ll come back for sure.”
Having a library in the woods is an extension (延伸) of reading indoors, according to Xu Qiang, head of Shanghai Library. Xu added, “It offers different reading experiences to readers. They enjoy these experiences a lot.”
Most of the visitors to the “forest library” are young people and parents with their children, who either lose themselves in reading or take a walk in the forest. “I am really fond of the fresh air and the trees here. I’ve spent the whole morning indoors, and want to get some fresh air. The library makes it possible to enjoy reading in a natural environment. I feel very relaxed here.” said one reader Zhang Ming sitting on a chair.
1. What can we know about Read &. Joy Forest?| A．It’s far from Shanghai Library East. | B．It may bring much trouble to the forest. |
| C．It's over 20, 000 square meters in area. | D．It opened in February in Shanghai this year. |
| A．It is not far way from his home. | B．Its environment is good for his health. |
| C．He can read all kinds of books there. | D．He likes taking a walk in the quiet forest. |
| A．The “forest library” is in the center of Shanghai. |
| B．Only young people show great interest in the library. |
| C．Wang Tao went to the “forest library” with his friends. |
| D．Zhang Ming likes the natural environment of the library. |
3 . In this era of fierce competition, everyone is under great pressure. Whether you’re in school or in the workplace, excessive (过度的) stress can not only bring you down, but it can also affect your life a lot. Many things bring us worries and stress. What is the most stressful thing in school? It is probably exams. Exams can put us under a lot of pressure. But some students do better under pressure, while others do not. So, why do some students perform better under stress?
It all comes down to dopamine (多巴胺). Dopamine is a chemical in our body that sends signals (信号) in the brain. It has many important roles: affecting memory, attention and how we learn. Our brains work best when there is a balance of dopamine-not too much or too little.
Our brains control dopamine in two ways. It either takes out dopamine quickly or gradually (逐渐地). Exam success can be linked to how fast dopamine goes back to an even balance, according to new research from the University of Missouri, reported Yahoo.
What happens when we take an exam? If you become stressed, your brain will start to overload on dopamine. It is like a cup overflowing with water. The quicker you are able to go back to an even balance of dopamine, the quicker you can concentrate, helping you perform better on a test.
Scientists found that, during a test, people who slowly got back to an even balance of dopamine scored 8 percent lower. That’s the difference between a good mark and a bad mark. But don’t fear, there is good news for every student. The study also found that the more practice you get, the less stressed you’ll be. So, practice really does make perfect.
1. How do our brains control dopamine?| A．Quickly or gradually. | B．Fast. | C．Slowly. | D．perfectly. |
| A．works best when there is a lot of it |
| B．the signals our brain sends to our body |
| C．we can get from what we eat every day |
| D．can affect our memory, attention and how we learn. |
| A．wake | B．focus | C．count | D．write |
| A．He wants to help all students perform better on a test. |
| B．He wants to go back to an even balance of dopamine quickly. |
| C．He wants the readers to tell the differences between our brain and the cup. |
| D．He wants to help the readers better imagine the brain overloading on dopamine. |
| A．Who is not under pressure? | B．Does practice make perfect? |
| C．Why do some perform better? | D．How fast can you get the balance? |
4 . In the physical world, bullying (欺凌弱小) is a problem. In some schools the same thing happens too. Both parents and teachers are very worried and try many ways to solve it.
But now it’s happening on the Internet too. People call it cyber-bullying. A 13-year-old girl from Chicago has her own idea to stop it.
The young scientist Trisha Prabhu, 13, from Chicago, is working on a project named Rethink. It tells people to rethink before bullying.
Trisha Prabhu’s study shows that over 50 percent of teens have experienced cyber–bullying. And 93 percent of teens won’t post (发布) hurtful things if someone tells them to rethink. Sometimes they just don’t know what they are doing.
And there is a reason. The prefrontal cortex (脑前额皮质) of the human brain isn’t developed (发育) fully until the age of 25. It controls decision-making.
From her research, Prabhu believes her Rethink tool can help. It finds out hurtful messages and reminds users to think again.
1. According to the first paragraph, who may be someone bullied by others?| A．Li Ming, who is heavy. | B．Jim, who is strong. |
| C．Linda, who is short. | D．Lucy, who is tall. |
| A．网上交友 | B．网络诈骗 | C．网上捐款 | D．网络欺凌 |
| A．A 15-year-old boy. | B．A 26-year-old girl. | C．A 40-year-old man. | D．A 70-year-old woman. |
5 . China is a nation of etiquette （礼仪） . Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.
At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.
Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese-culture and tradition. As Confucius （孔子） said thousands of years ago:
How happy we are.
To meet friends from a far!
1. As a guest in a Chinese family, you don’t feel ________.| A．lonely |
| B．happy |
| C．relaxed |
| D．nervous |
| A．Because he doesn’t like the food. |
| B．Because he thinks it’ s not necessary. |
| C．Because he thinks he is independent. |
| D．Because it won’t happen in western countries. |
| A．学而时习之，不亦说乎？ |
| B．有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？ |
| C．人不知而不愠，不亦君子乎？ |
| D．己所不欲，勿施于人。 |
6 . For most British (英国的) people, Sunday is a day to eat a traditional dinner: a Sunday roast (周日烤肉大餐).
* History: Britons have kept this tradition for a long time. In the old days, people went to church (教堂) on Sundays. They were hungry after they got back. So families always ate a big meal.
* Food: Sunday dinner has roast chicken or beef, potatoes, vegetables and Yorkshire pudding (约克郡布丁). This is a pudding made from eggs, milk and flour (面粉).
* Places to go: What if you don’t have time to make the traditional dinner? Don’t worry. In Britain, there is a type of restaurant called a carvery. There you can eat a Sunday roast.
* Value: This meal is also great for families. Parents and children can sit down and tell each other about their week at work or school.
Although many traditions have gone, traditional Sunday dinners are as strong as ever.
1. In the past, British people ate Sunday roasts ________.| A．on Saturday morning | B．after getting back from church |
| C．while they were at church | D．when they were going on a family trip |
| A．Eggs, milk and flour. | B．Roast chicken. |
| C．Beef, potatoes and vegetables. | D．Traditional food. |
| A．a place to make wooden models | B．a kind of restaurant |
| C．an activity for the whole family | D．the traditional name for Sunday roast |
7 . Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesn’t last long. But what happens if you feel this way too much? School is a fact of life and getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life you want. So let’s talk about school and what to do when you don’t like it.
If you don’t like school, the first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you don’t have enough friends, or maybe you don’t get along with your teacher. Sometimes it’s a big problem with your classes and schoolwork. You may be getting farther and farther behind, and it may seem like you’ll never catch up.
When you know why you don’t like school, you can start taking steps to make things better. It’s a good idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mom, dad, teacher or school counselor (顾问) will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a notebook. It’s a great way to let out emotions (情绪). Remember, you don’t have to share what you’ve written with others.
1. Lots of kids ________ according to the writer.| A．like school very much | B．are good at reading and writing |
| C．don’t like doing homework | D．have the thought of hating school |
| A．A good education. | B．School. | C．Future life. | D．Friendship. |
| A．keep silent about your problems | B．share what you’ve written with others |
| C．write down your feeling about school | D．get along well with your classmates |
8 . Children love parties. Do you want to make your party interesting? The following games may help you.
Musical chairs
Get some chairs. The players should be one more than the chairs. Start the music and everyone walks around the chairs. When the music stops, everyone tries to sit in a chair as quickly as possible. The only person standing loses the game. Then, move a chair away, start the music and start the game again. When there is only one player left, he or she wins the game.
Passing (传递) the prize
Cover a prize in lots of layers (层) of paper and put a candy in each layer. Make sure you get at least one layer for each player. Before the game, make the players sit in a circle (圈). Start the music and the players pass the prize. When the music stops, the player with the prize removes one layer of paper and gets a candy. Start the music again and play until the last player shows what the prize is.
Treasure hunt
Prepare some small gifts and put them in different places around the room. Then ask the guests to look for the gifts. If one finds the gift, he or she can keep it. To make the game more interesting, you can put some cards around the room. You can write some clues (线索) on the cards. One getting enough cards can win a gift.
1. You don’t need _________ to play “Passing the prize”.| A．a card | B．some candies | C．a prize | D．some paper |
| A．Buy some gifts. | B．Sit in a circle. | C．Hide (隐藏) in different places. | D．Look for some cards. |
| A．To give us some advice on playing music. | B．To show us some interesting party games. |
| C．To ask us to invite friends to our parties. | D．To tell us parties are important. |
9 . Many people enjoy watching movies in a cinema. They think the cinema has a better atmosphere (气氛) to enjoy the movie. However, I think people are happier and freer when watching movies at home.
Watching movies at home is more comfortable. To watch movies in a cinema, you have to buy a ticket before you go there for a better seat. However, there is no need for people at home to worry about the ticket. They can enjoy movies at any time they like and with the most comfortable seat. What’s more, people watching movies at home wouldn’t have to face any traffic problem.
It is free to watch movies at home. In the cinema, we can’t go outside or do anything else because the movie won’t wait for us. Sometimes, if we miss part of the movie, we can’t follow (跟得上) the story. At home, we can pause (暂停) at any time and go back to watch the part.
All in all, a cinema is a good place to watch movies, but it isn’t the best place to enjoy the movies. I think watching movies at home is better.
1. What does the writer think of watching movies at home?| A．Boring. | B．Difficult. | C．Crowded. | D．Great. |
| A．Save more time on the road. |
| B．Don’t worry about the ticket. |
| C．Feel freer and happier. |
| D．Have better atmosphere. |
| A．想念 | B．跟上 | C．错过 | D．丢失 |
| A．it’s not a good place to watch movies in a cinema |
| B．people can watch movies at any time they like in the cinema |
| C．watching movies at home is more comfortable |
| D．you can enjoy a better atmosphere at home to watch a movie |
| A．Enjoy Watching Movies in a Cinema |
| B．Watch a Movie in a Cinema |
| C．Watch a Movie at Home |
| D．It’s Better to Watch a Movie than a TV Show |
10 . Jacky feels different these days. He isn’t as playful as usual and doesn’t like to talk much. Some of us may feel like Jacky sometimes. When unexpected things happen, we can feel like this. There are also some other things that can put us in bad moods. Here are some examples. We might feel bad if we’re not getting along well with our friends, or if we do poorly on an exam. Having bad moods too often can affect our mental (心理的) health. The 4 habits below can harm our mental health.
Sleep too little
A lack of sleep can make us feel bad.
Lack of exercise
For the best result, try to do no less than 30 minutes of exercise three to five times a week.
Bad diets
Studies have shown that eating cakes and bread in large quantities, and low amounts of fruit and vegetables will increase the risk of depression (沮丧) and mood disorders.
Being inside all day
Spending the most of our day indoors can increase our risk for depression.
Don’t be afraid of having bad moods. The tips below can help us overcome them.
·Accept our moods
No one can be happy all the time. Our friends and parents can also have bad moods sometimes. Bad moods are normal. Accept this first and then we can find ways to deal with them.
·Let our bad feelings out
When we feel unhappy or upset, don’t hide our feelings or pretend nothing is wrong. We can find a comfortable way to let them out.
·We can talk to our parents or friends.
·We can write about our feelings in our diary.
·We can read our favorite books.
·We can play sports or do some other kinds of activities.
·Set a new goal
Messing up (搞砸) something can put us in a bad mood, too. But we can just try harder next time. For example:
·We didn’t win a soccer game. Try to score a goal next time.
·We didn’t do well on an exam. Try to get five more points next time.
·We had an argument with our friend. Next time, try to talk to him or her in a nice way.
·Remember that bad things will end
No matter what makes us feel bad, it will end at last. Remembering this will help us feel better.
1. What can affect our mental health?| A．Feeling different sometimes. | B．Doing well on exams. |
| C．Getting along well with our friends. | D．Having bad moods too often. |
| A．at least 30 minutes three to five times a week | B．no more than 30 minutes three to four times a week |
| C．no less than 30 minutes twice a week | D．at least 30 minutes twice a week |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Seven. | D．Eight. |
| A．How to be different. | B．How to exercise. |
| C．How to get rid of bad moods. | D．How to get rid of bad diets. |
| A．He will probably have a talk with his parents. |
| B．He will probably argue with his friend. |
| C．He will probably remember his bad feelings. |
| D．He will probably mess up something. |
