1 . Parents often believe that they have good relationship with their children. But last summer Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son. Suddenly he seemed to talk far more to his friends than to his parents. “The door to his room is always shut,” Joanna noted.
Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter. “She used to cuddle up (蜷缩着) against me on the sofa and talk,” said Mark. “Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something. Sometimes she wants to be treated like a little girl and sometimes like a young lady. The problem is understanding which time is which.”
Before the age of 11, children like to tell their parents what's on their mind. “In fact parents are the first on the list,” said Michael Riera. “This completely changes during the teen years,” Riera explained. “They talk to their friends first, then maybe their teachers, and their parents last.”
To break down the wall of silence, parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say, and try to find ways to talk and write to them. And they must give their children a mental (心理的) break. For children, they also need freedom, though they are young. Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend, not a manager, with your children is a better way to know them.
1. What does the sentence “The door to his room is always shut” suggest?| A．The son often feels upset and bored. | B．The son begins to dislike his parents. |
| C．The son is always busy with his study. | D．The son keeps himself away from his parents. |
| A．Their daughter isn’t as lovely as before. |
| B．They don’t know what to say to their daughter. |
| C．They cannot read their daughter’s mind exactly. |
| D．Their daughter talks with them only when she needs help. |
| A．Parents shouldn’t be angry with their children. |
| B．Parents should try to understand their children. |
| C．Parent are unhappy with their growing children. |
| D．Parents have to talk with their children face to face. |
2 . I love breakfast. It’s my favorite meal of the day! I think it is important to eat a big breakfast because I can have enough energy (能量) for the day.
I live in England with other young people from all over Europe (欧洲). I feel that breakfast habits vary a lot. I know that different countries have different food.
As English, I eat bread for breakfast, but Italians just want to eat chocolate chip biscuits (饼干) and drink coffee. I think they are crazy (疯狂). Later, I eat some biscuits, and I think they are very delicious. And I also liked the French habit of drinking hot chocolate with their breakfast. The Germans give me ham and cheese (火腿和奶酪) to eat with my bread!
At last, we find that we like bread and chocolate, so we eat them every morning.
1. From the first paragraph we can know ________.| A．the writer only eats breakfast | B．the writer has enough energy for the day |
| C．the writer doesn’t think breakfast is important | D．the writer cooks breakfast for other people |
| A．强体魄 | B．学传统 | C．吃美味 | D．有差异 |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Because they don’t eat meals. |
| B．Because they want to eat the writer’s food. |
| C．Because they just want to eat chocolate chip biscuits and drink coffee for breakfast. |
| D．Because the writer eats bread and chocolate every morning. |
| A．Different Breakfast Habits | B．Young People from Europe |
| C．Ham and Cheese | D．My Favorite Meal |
3 . Quiet classes, endless (无穷的) exams and long hours at school. This might sound like the pressure most Chinese students face. But a group of students from UK, experienced it for a month. Five Chinese teachers were sent there to teach in their Chinese style. Things don’t go as well as they planned at first. The British students found these classes boring. “It’s very hard to say which education system (制度) is better. But I think we should learn from each other,” said one Chinese teacher Li Aiyun.
Though the education system is so different between Britain and China. We agree that getting education is the most important part in a person’s life. It is true that people with better education have more chances to choose a good job while people with little or no education don’t. It seems that the aim (目标) of education is to make people get jobs. But many people don’t agree with that. Some people may think that a person should spend the best years of his life getting education only for making a living (谋生). This was probably the earliest reason of education. In fact, if education is just a way of making a living, people don’t need to spend so much time in school. For example, they don’t need to learn subjects like history and geography. It is clear that education is much more than teaching a man to get a way of living.
Education is well-rounded and it is mainly for improving a man. It is not only to teach him to speak, read and write, but also to develop his creative thinking and other abilities.
1. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph one ?| A．Five Chinese teachers went to Britain to experience teaching. |
| B．British education is much better than Chinese education. |
| C．The British students were not interested in Chinese teaching style. |
| D．Chinese students face endless exams and long hours at school. |
| A．spend a long time in school | B．have fewer chances to get a good job |
| C．have a better life | D．get a good job |
| A．develop a person’s creative thinking | B．teach a man to write and read |
| C．make people get a way of living | D．learn subjects like history and geography. |
| A．圆满的 | B．全面的 | C．公平的 | D．必要的 |
| A．education should make a man improve |
| B．Chinese education system is much better than British education system |
| C．education is just a way of making a living |
| D．people can get education for speaking, reading and writing |
4 . If you have to describe yourself to someone else, what will you say? It can be difficult to see yourself from the outside, but knowing who you are, namely self-awareness, can help you understand feelings and make friendships closer.
Self-awareness means having a good understanding of our own character, that is, having the ability to see ourselves clearly. If you’re self-aware, you may know that you love playing an instrument because you do well in it, and music makes you happy, or that you prefer watching TV on your own because it helps you relax.
Knowing what you like and dislike, what you do well in and what you find difficult allows you to make better decisions about friendships, schoolwork and so on. You learn to trust your own feelings more, which builds confidence. The World Health Organization says self-awareness is one of ten important life skills that help young people live happier, healthier lives. Being self-aware doesn’t mean only thinking of yourself. By understanding your own feelings, you will better understand other people too.
How do you learn to be self-aware? It’s a good way to ask questions. But ask yourself questions that start with “What” instead of “Why”. So if you don’t understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you’re arguing.
Learning to be more self-aware is a skill, which means you learn it as you grow. So be bold and try out new things, like playing a new sport or listening to different kinds of music. Don’t be afraid to dislike something — discovery what you find difficult is a key part of learning more about yourself.
1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?| A．What self-awareness is. | B．What true happiness is. |
| C．How to find true happiness. | D．How to develop self-awareness. |
| A．Because it will make you think more of yourself. |
| B．Because it will make you perform better at school. |
| C．Because it will help you learn how to ask proper questions. |
| D．Because it will help you have a better understanding of others. |
| A．hard-working | B．proud | C．brave | D．patient |
| A．Being in high spirits. | B．Discovering your weak points. |
| C．Having a taste for pleasant music. | D．Learning to get along well with others. |
| A．It can be hard for you to know yourself well from others. |
| B．It takes a lot of time and energy to develop close friendships. |
| C．It is important and necessary for you to make a right decision. |
| D．It is a must to stick to your opinions when arguing with others. |
5 . The first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang, completed a huge number of projects during his rule. Between 221 and 210 B.C., he started the building of the Great Wall. The emperor also ordered the building of a huge army of life-sized terracotta soldiers. These, he hoped, would protect his tomb (坟墓) after his death.
Lost in Time
The soldiers in Xi’an’s terracotta museum are today light brown, but they weren’t always. They began as an army of red, blue, yellow, green, white and purple. Sadly, most of the colors did not last to the present day. After being exposed (暴露) to air during digging, the coating under the paint began to fall off. The paint disappeared in a short time, taking away the important pieces of history.
New Technology
Now new technology is starting to show the army’s true colors. Archaeologists (考古学家) have recently discovered an area with more than a hundred soldiers. Many of these still have their painted features (特色), including black hair, pink faces and black or brown eyes. Chinese and German researchers have developed a chemical liquid (液体) to help save the soldiers’ colors. After finding a soldier or another art piece, archaeologists put the liquid on it. They then cover it in plastic.
Back to Life
Archaeologists are also finding colors in the dirt (涂层) around the soldiers. It’s important not to do anything with the dirt, so the colors won’t be lost. “We are treating the dirt as an art piece,” says Rong Bo, the museum’s leader. “The next challenge,” says Rong Bo, “is to find a way to use the colors onto the army again. Once that happens, artists can bring Emperor Qin’s army back to its full, bright colors.”
1. What did Qin Shihuang hope?| A．The terracotta army would protect his tomb. |
| B．The terracotta army would protect his nation. |
| C．The terracotta army would protect the Great Wall. |
| D．The terracotta army would protect his people. |
| A．Archaeologists. | B．Artists. | C．Researchers. | D．Soldiers. |
| A．The soldiers should stay in their present, brown color. |
| B．Archaeologists can only guess at the soldiers’ true colors. |
| C．People should try to bring back the army’s bright colors. |
| D．Artists should be able to paint the soldiers in colors they want. |
| A．How to color the terracotta soldiers. | B．The death of Emperor Qin Shihuang. |
| C．The true colors of the terracotta soldiers. | D．How the soldiers lived during Qin Dynasty. |
6 . Over 5 million shared bikes in China are using services offered by the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (北斗卫星导航系统). These shared bikes all use Beidou-based positioning chips (芯片).
The chips have high qualities. They can deal with information accurately and quickly. They feature low power consumption. They provide a better user experience and easier management for the local companies. Now, several new models of shared electric bikes with Beidou-based chips have also started to be produced and put into the market. Besides positioning and navigation, the chips will help users and bike companies record user speed and battery condition of an electric bike. The possible crimes during the bike using will also be recorded.
In fact, years ago, shared bike companies began to use positioning chips which worked well with both GPS and Beidou services. After the Beidou system became fully in use in the summer of 2020, shared bike companies started installing Beidou-based chips on more bikes in more areas. The latest chips which are popular with bike companies are smaller and have more advantages over the old types.
Since 2000, a total of 59 Beidou satellites have been lifted from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province. After the final satellite was lifted in 2020, the system was completed and started providing global services. Beidou Navigation Satellite System is designed and developed by China and it is one of the four global navigation networks, along with the United States’ GPS, Russia’s GLONASS and the European Union’s Galileo.
According to research in 2022, by the end of 2021, the total value connected with satellite navigation and positioning services in China was 469 billion yuan, about a 16.29-percent increase year-on-year. More than 500,000 Chinese people now work at around 14,000 China’s companies and organizations doing business connected with Beidou and other satellite navigation and positioning services.
1. What does the underlined word “installing” mean in Paragraph 3?| A．putting away | B．putting off | C．putting through | D．putting in |
| A．By explaining reasons. | B．By listing numbers. | C．By comparing conditions. | D．By introducing backgrounds. |
| A．Technology Shapes the Future of the Products | B．Users’ Needs Drive the Growth of the Products |
| C．Competition Lifts the Quality of the Products | D．Service Increases the Sales of the Products |
7 . Everyone has worries. How do you deal with your worries? There is always something you can do to help yourself feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no use and it can’t solve your problems. Grades at school are often a top worry for kids. If you worry most about grades, ask yourself these questions:
◆Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?
◆How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isn’t a test?
◆Do I have a good learning environment?
◆Have I tried different ways of studying?
If your worry is about a fight with your friend, you might write down all the things you could do—write a note to him or her, invite him or her to watch a basketball game, say sorry to him or her and so on. Once you have a list of things to do, you could choose one thing that may get your friend back.
You can ask for help when you’re worried. You can find someone to talk to, such as your parents, friends and teachers.
1. What do kids often worry most about?| A．Their friends. | B．Their schoolwork. |
| C．Their habits. | D．Their grades at school. |
| A．Why not give up studies? | B．Why are grades important? |
| C．How do I get ready for class? | D．What do grades mean to me? |
| A．leave him or her | B．try to make new friends |
| C．invite him or her to watch a game | D．refuse to speak to him or her |
8 . He has a white beard (胡须). He wears red clothes. He is really a kid at heart. He likes fun and makes people happy. His bag is full of presents. Who is he? Santa Claus (圣诞老人) of course! But how do all the Santas know the right way to dress, act and talk? That’s why there are Santa schools. The schools teach the Santas how to build the Santa spirit (精神) in their heart.
There are many Santa schools around the world. But the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School is the oldest one. It’s in Midland, the US.
About 200 bearded men, all dressed in red and green, began their Santa training (训练) there. Charles Howard started the school in 1937. He was an actor and teacher. He first played Santa in a school play in the fourth grade.
“If you ask the men why they are Santas, most of them will tell you they enjoy being a child, so they’ re going back to that. It’s a wonderful thing,” he said. Playing Santa is a cool job. But it is not easy to be a “true” Santa.
1. Which is not right about Santa Claus according to the passage?| A．He is a really happy kid. | B．He wears red clothes. |
| C．He has a lot of presents. | D．He has a white beard. |
| A．an office | B．a library | C．a rule | D．a place |
| A．About 100. | B．About 150. | C．About 200. | D．About 250. |
| A．A teacher and doctor. | B．A teacher and actor. | C．A driver and teacher. | D．An actor and player. |
| A．Santa Claus and His Presents | B．Santa Claus and Old People |
| C．Santa Claus and Schools | D．The Santa Spirit |
9 . What time does your school start? Do you wish you could get up later every morning? You are not alone if your answer is “Yes”. In the US, many middle school students have the same wish.
In America, many schools start before 7:30 a.m. But that may change soon. A new law has been passed in California. According to the law, middle schools should not start before 8:00 a.m. The government hopes school children will have longer time in bed.
Many scientific studies show that teenagers are more active in the afternoon and in the evening. Simply telling them to go to bed earlier doesn’t work well. Most of them don’t get enough sleep because of bad sleeping habits and early school starting time. They need more sleep in the morning. Scientists suggest middle schools should start at 8:00 a. m. or later. Students can get well ready to learn and they won’t fall asleep in class. ________The change can help improve students’ grades.
While scientists are happy with the new law, many parents disagree with it. They won’t be able to send their children to school before they go to work. They also fear that later school starting time will lead to later ending time. As a result, their children will have less time to take part in after-school activities.
It’s good news that Chinese education experts have noticed the problem and made some rules about that. So what’s your opinion?
1. The schools shouldn’t start ________ according to the new law in California.| A．before 7:30 a.m. | B．after 7:30 a.m. | C．after 8:00 a.m. | D．before 8:00 a.m. |
| A．In the afternoon and evening. | B．In the morning and afternoon. |
| C．In the morning and evening. | D．Only in the daytime. |
| A．They can put on weight. | B．They will like their teachers. |
| C．They will join more clubs. | D．They will pay more attention to classes. |
| A．The government of New York has passed a new law. |
| B．All the parents disagree with the law. |
| C．Later school starting time may lead to fewer after-school activities. |
| D．Teenagers are more active in the morning. |
10 . 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 per-cent 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 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．They want to bully someone. |
| B．They don’t know what they are doing. |
| C．Others ask him to do so. |
| D．They have fun doing it. |
| A．A 15-year-old boy. | B．A 26-year-old girl. |
| C．A 40-year-old man. | D．A 70-year-old woman. |
