1 . Social Media… the Highs and Lows
Twenty years ago, the idea of sharing our lives so openly with the world was unheard of. However, for young people today it is considered completely normal to share pictures of their lives and interact online every day. Fans of social media point out that the world has never been so connected as it has allowed people to make friends, learn about the world and celebrate life.
However, many people have concerns about the effects of this new way of living, particularly around the amount and type of information that is shared so openly.
Now researchers have found that too much time on social media may indeed have some negative( 消极的 ) effects. They measured people’s attitudes and feelings before and after browsing social media sites. They found that the more time people spent on social media, the more unhappy they became.
There are a number of reasons for this. When browsing social media, people often see photographs and stories showing beautiful holidays, fun parties and fashionable clothes. People seldom post negative stories or bad pictures, so it can be misleading. For those looking at these pictures and comparing them to their own lives, they can end up feeling sad and depressed. They might think their lives are worse in comparison. Even for those people who post positive(积极的) stories and pictures, they too can feel stressed and worried.
The number of “likes” and comments on their posts can make them worried about their popularity. Of course, there is also the problem of “cyber bullying”(网络暴力 ) where people become victims of bullying online when others make negative or cruel comments(评论) about them.
The reality is that social media is a part of modern life and it is not going to go away. This research shows us that it is important to deal with the relationship between our online and offline lives properly. We don’t have to disconnect from the Internet to live a happy life, but we should realise that the pictures we see and stories we read are only part of a bigger picture. If we can do that, we can protect ourselves and enjoy our lives.
1. According to the passage, we know __________.| A．spending more time on social media makes people more enjoyable |
| B．researchers haven’t found anything negative about social media |
| C．it is common for young people to share their lives online |
| D．the world is not so connected like before |
| A．feel worried about | B．look forward to |
| C．speak highly of | D．get used to |
| A．different people make different comments |
| B．there are many negative stories and bad pictures |
| C．they compare positive pictures to their own lives |
| D．the number of “likes” is larger than they expected |
| A．To ask us to protect ourselves from “cyber bullying”. |
| B．To advise us to keep away from the Internet to live a happy life. |
| C．To remind us of posting positive stories and good pictures online. |
| D．To tell us to keep a balance between our online and offline lives. |
2 . China has been famous around the world since ancient times. In the past, we had the Four Great Inventions. Nowadays, more inventions and creations have made China stronger and greater in the world.
On May 5th, 2017, at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China’s first large homemade jet airliner(喷气式客机), the C919, took off successfully for the first time. It has taken about ten years for the scientists and researchers to make this Chinese Dream come true. It’s a pride of the whole nation. So far, more than 23 companies have already ordered 570 C919 planes from China. But we still have a long way to go before the C919 carries passengers by 2020. It also faces the challenge of competing with the Airbus A320 and the new Boeing B737.
What’s more, China is working on the new high-speed trains with the highest speed of 400 km/h. It will be ready by 2020. The new trains are expected to push area cooperation(合作) and create new business for China and foreign countries. Many countries, especially the ones in Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, are planning to build high-speed rail lines or to improve their railways with the help of China. They’d to get support in technology from China.
China has made great progress in both science and technology. And it makes a great contribution(贡献) to human, too. All of these are changing the daily life of Chinese people, even of the people around the world.
1. The C919 will have a competition with ________ and the new Boeing B737.| A．the Airbus A320 | B．the Boeing B777 | C．the Airbus A380 | D．the Boeing B787 |
| A．Over 32 companies ordered 570 C919 planes from China. |
| B．Successfully, the C919 took off for the first time on May 5th, 2017. |
| C．Many countries in Central Asia help China build high-speed rail lines. |
| D．The high-speed trains with the speed of 400 km/h can carry more passengers. |
| A．the Chinese scientists are better at science and technology than before. |
| B．the Four Great Inventions makes China strong and great in the world. |
| C．China has increased the international influence with its development. |
| D．China has produced the new high-speed trains with the speed of 400 km/h. |
3 . Memory is often the source of our greatest joys as well as our deepest regrets. I cherish (珍爱) every memory I have of my Mom, but at the same time I regret no longer being able to create new ones with her. My Mom left this world when I was only 25 years old. I never got a chance to say "Thank You" to her for all of them. All I can do now is to share these memories with you.
Mom, I remember when you spent hours walking with me searching for my dog, Duke when he ran away. You never let me lose hope. I also remember you putting him in my bed after he finally found his own way home.
Mom, I remember how you never complained when you took me, my wife, and newborn baby son into your home was struggling financially(金融上) the first year of my marriage. You showed me what it takes to love and raise a child...
Mom, I remember all the lessons you taught me about patience, humor, and courage when you faced your long battle with cancer. It may have finally taken your body, but it never got your spirit. I also remember how you always ended our phone calls those last years of your life with those three words that live on inside of me today: "I Love You!"
Mom, I would give everything I have for just one more hug from you. You gave me so much love. You helped make my heart and soul what they are today. I love you and will continue to love you more every single day of my life.
1. Why does the author write the passage?| A．Because he wants to share his memories. | B．Because he wanted his mother to read it. |
| C．Because his mother made him do it. | D．Because he is a writer. |
| A．The second year of the authors marriage. | B．When the author was twenty-five years. |
| C．The first year of the author's marriage. | D．the passage doesn't tell us about it. |
| A．The author likes his mother very much. | B．Maybe the author's mother died of cancer. |
| C．Duke is a name of a person. | D．Mom taught the author lots of things. |
| A．Never Lose Your Heart. | B．Memories of My Mom. |
| C．All Happy Families Are the Same. | D．Source of Our Greatest Joys. |
4 . Can we forget bad memories? Someone might tell you that time is the only "cure". But this might be not true. Researchers at Canada's McGill University have tested a pill that can help you forget bad memories. They tested it on 60 people and found it to be successful.
All 60 people had experienced painful romantic relationships and wanted to forget them. In the test, they were asked to write about these bad memories. Then, they took a pill that is usually used to treat high blood pressure (血压). They then recalled their bad memories by reading what they wrote earlier. In the end, they talked about their feelings, saying that finally they could forget their bad experiences. Dr. Alain Brunet, who led the study, believes that the pill can reduce the pain that bad memories bring. People can take it after bad things happen to them.
How did the pill do this? In fact, your memories change all the time. They're like text files (文件)on your computer. Every time you recall and "open" the files, you might happen to make some changes and "save" them. Researchers believe that the pill can stop proteins (蛋 白质)in the brain from "re-saving" these memories. This means some details of the memory are lost
However, there are some worries about this treatment. Some people might use it to forget things that they should learn from, such as when they broke the law. People are discussing which kinds of memories should be forgotten with this pill.
1. The study found the pill could help people ______.| A．recall happy memories | B．remember things more easily |
| C．control their feelings | D．forget bad experiences |
| A．They took a pill that helped them sleep. |
| B．They wrote about all their memories. |
| C．They recalled their bad memories. |
| D．They opened the text files. |
| A．how our memories change over time |
| B．how the pill stops bad things from happening |
| C．how the research group created the pill |
| D．how the pill helps us forget bad memories |
| A．The pill might come with some problems. |
| B．The pill can stop criminals from breaking the law. |
| C．The writer doesn't think the pill is good. |
| D．All memories should be forgotten. |
| A．a story book | B．a magazine | C．a novel | D．a comic book |
5 . Do you know World Sleep Day? World Sleep Day is an important event. It is a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important things related to（与……相关的）sleep, such as medicine, education and driving.
People celebrate it on the Friday before the spring equinox（春分）of each year. Events and activities of World Sleep Day are free and open to the public. “World Sleep Day is an important and successful event. Everyone needs to understand how important sleep is. Good sleep is so necessary, if you want to have a healthy life,” Dr William C. Dement, a spokesperson of World Association of Sleep Medicine said.
We all need to sleep, and the sleep hours are different from person to person. Without enough sleep, the body can die. For many of us, sleep is one of the biggest pleasures in life. In fact, many people see sleep as a hobby! Enough sleep can make us full of energy, so it is very important.
However, it is difficult for many people to get to sleep at night. That is to say, they have insomnia（失眠）. There are over 80 kinds of sleep-related problems. Some people are lucky and have no sleeping problems. They sleep as soon as their heads hit the pillows. Do you sleep well?
1. How often do people celebrate World Sleep Day?| A．Once a month. | B．Twice a month. |
| C．Once a year. | D．Twice a year. |
| A．When we should go to sleep. |
| B．Why sleep is so important. |
| C．How many people like sleep. |
| D．How many hours’ sleep is the best for people. |
| A．Health. | B．Travel. | C．Future. | D．Sports. |
6 . Do you want to be in a TV show or a movie? There is a new app that lets you put yourself on your favorite shows. But some people are worried about this app.
The app is called ZAO. A tech company called Momo made it last month. It lets users to put their face over another person's face in a video or photo. Users can put themselves into popular TV shows and movies. For example, you can put your face into the movie Titanic. Your face will replace(替换) Jack's or Rose's. It looks very natural. Since the app came out on Aug 30, it has been the most popular free app in China as of Sept 10, according to App Annie, a website that tracks app data.
But some people worry about the use of the app. People can use the app to make themselves look like some famous actors, actresses, the pop singers or some sports stars…They could also violate(侵犯) their right of publicity by using their faces to make videos. People could also make videos for illegal(不合法的) use.
Other people worry that they might lose their facial recognition date. It is possible that hackers(黑客) could steal(偷) this date from app companies and use it to break into user’s phones and steal their money.
1. The story mainly talks about ________.| A．a computer game | B．a tech company |
| C．a popular app | D．a famous TV show |
| A．People can perform in real TV shows. |
| B．People can put their faces into videos and photos. |
| C．People can watch movies for free. |
| D．People can make themselves look more beautiful. |
| A．An app. |
| B．A woman who is the manager of the company. |
| C．A website that tracks app data. |
| D．A newspaper that is about data. |
| A．How to use ZAO the right way. | B．How to stop hackers from using ZAO. |
| C．Why so many people like ZAO. | D．Why people worry about ZAO. |
| A．It's very expensive to use ZAO. |
| B．ZAO will soon lose most of its users. |
| C．Many people use ZAO because it's safe to use. |
| D．People have different opinions about ZAO. |
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1. One of the steps for parents to sign up on www. readfun.org is to ________.| A．select “Parent ” | B．finish a test | C．choose a tip | D．print an article |
| A．Online teachers. | B．Pen friends' information. |
| C．Interesting videos. | D．Articles of different levels. |
| A．introduce a reading programme | B．sell books to school kids |
| C．encourage parents to read more | D．share reading experience |
8 . It seems that food deliverymen（送货员）are always in a hurry. Many of them don't follow traffic rules. They drive on the wrong side of the road and run red lights. They use mobile phones while driving.
The dangerous behavior has caught the public's attention. In the first half of 2018, food deliverymen had 76 traffic accidents in Shanghai. That means every two and a half days, a food deliveryman will die or get hurt on the road.
What makes food deliverymen face such risks? The strict rules of the food delivery service companies may be the answer. Many companies will fine a delivery man up to 2, 000 yuan if he fails to deliver an order on time. Fines also go to those food delivery men who get bad reviews from customers. In Shanghai alone, over 60, 000 delivery men complete 5 million deliveries every day. The high need for these service in city centers often results in rushing deliverymen breaking traffic rules.
In order to solve the problem, food delivery service companies need to improve their management systems. Some cities are also taking actions, Shanghai has asked companies to train their delivery men on traffic rules and safety. Now in Shenzhen, if a food delivery man gets caught breaking traffic rules more than twice, then he will be banned（禁止）from driving food service delivery vehicles（车）for a whole year.
1. The first paragraph introduces problems about food delivery men.2. In the first half of last year, food delivery men had 76 traffic accidents in China.
3. Two reasons for food deliverymen breaking traffic rules are given here.
4. In some companies, a food delivery man has to pay about 2, 000 yuan in fine if he can't deliver an order on time.
5. In Shenzhen a food delivery man won't be allowed to work for a whole year if he breaks traffic rules twice.
9 . My name is David. I have two cousins. They are Mary and Bob.
Mary is my uncle’s daughter. She’s a nice girl. She is in Hongxin Middle School. She has four friends in the school. Her favorite color is yellow. She’s in a yellow jacket. She has a yellow schoolbag. And her pens, pencils and erasers are yellow, too. Her telephone number is 693⁃8749 and you can e⁃mail her at mary@126.com.
Bob is my aunt’s son. He’s in Hongxin Middle School, too. He’s welcome in the school and he has many friends. His favorite color is brown. His ID card, schoolbag and watch are brown. His telephone number is 4687⁃3694 and you can e⁃mail him at bob@126.com.
1. Mary has ________ friends in the school.| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．six |
| A．Brown. | B．Green. | C．Red. | D．Yellow. |
| A．David is Mary’s friend. | B．Mary’s telephone number is 639⁃8749. |
| C．Bob’s jacket is black. | D．Mary and Bob are middle school students. |
| A．David’s parents | B．David’ s school | C．David’ s sisters | D．David’s cousins |
10 . We can see lots of parks around the world. Do you know what the world's first national park is? It's Yellowstone National Park in the USA. It is a large and beautiful park. Lots of people dream of traveling there, especially in summer.
Yellowstone National Park was set up on March 1, 1872. The main part of Yellowstone National Park is in the state of Wyoming. Yellowstone National Park is very large. It has an area about 8,983 square kilometers.
In Yellowstone National Park, you can find waterfalls, lakes, forests and grasslands. The park also has hot springs. It has more hot springs than any other place in the world. What's more, you can also see some wild animals in the park. If you go to Yellowstone National Park, you can see some wild animals walking around.
Why is it called Yellowstone? The reason is very simple. There are many yellow rocks in the park.
1. The best time to visit Yellowstone National Park is ________.| A．in spring | B．in summer | C．in autumn | D．in .winter |
| A．a province | B．a country | C．a city | D．a state |
| A．the area of the park | B．hot springs of the park |
| C．wild animals of the park | D．ice mountains of the park |
| A．Yellowstone National Park is an old park with a history of over 140 years. |
| B．Yellowstone National Park is the first national park in the world. |
| C．We can't see plants in Yellowstone National Park. |
| D．Yellowstone National Park has the most hot springs in the world. |
| A．It's about some facts of Yellowstone National Park. |
| B．It's about the history of Yellowstone National Park. |
| C．It's about why people like travelling in Yellowstone National Park. |
| D．It's about how people protect wild animals in Yellowstone National Park. |
