1 . Thirteen-year-old Kaylee has a lot of friends — 532, actually, if you count up her online friends. And she spends a lot of time with them.
But is it possible that Kaylee’s online friendships could be making her lonely? That’s what some experts believe. Connecting online is a great way to stay in touch, they say. However, some experts worry that many kids are so busy connecting online that they might be missing out on true friendships.
Could this be true? During your parents’ childhoods, connecting with friends usually meant spending time with them in the flesh. Kids played Scrabble around a table, not Words with Friends on their phones. When friends missed each other, they picked up the telephone. Friends might even write letters to each other.
Today, most communication takes place online. A typical teen sends 2,000 texts a month and spends more than 44 hours per week in front of a screen. Much of this time is spent on social media platforms (平台).
In fact, in many ways, online communication can make friendships stronger. “There’s definitely a positive influence. Kids can stay in constant contact, which means they can share more of their feelings with each other,” says Katie Davis, co-author of The App Generation.
Other experts, however, warn that too much online communication can get in the way of forming deep friendships. “If we are constantly checking in with our virtual (虚拟的) worlds, we will have little time for our real-world friendships,” says Larry Rosen, a professor at California State University. Rosen also worries that today’s kids might mistake the “friends” on the social media for true friends in life. However, in tough times, you don’t need someone to like your picture or share your blogs. You need someone who will keep your secrets and hold your hand. You would like to talk face to face.
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?| A．To summarize the text. | B．To tell about true friends. |
| C．To bring up a discussion. | D．To encourage online friendship. |
| A．In any case. | B．In person. | C．In this way. | D．In advance. |
| A．Worried. | B．Unconcerned. | C．Confused. | D．Positive. |
| A．It`s wise to turn to friends online. |
| B．It`s easier to develop friendships in reality. |
| C．Teenagers need to focus on real-world friendships. |
| D．Social media help people stay closely connected. |
2 . A crowd cheered Kunle Adeyanju as he turned off his motorbike engine after completing a tiring 41-day trip. The 44-year-old left London on April 19 and arrived in Nigeria’s commercial center Lagos on Sunday after travelling more than 8, 000 miles across 13 countries. He started the impressive journey to raise funds for Rotary International to deal with polio(小儿麻痹症）in his native Nigeria.
Accompanied by a dozen bikers for the last stretch of the journey from the Republic of Benin , Adeyanju was welcomed by supporters in Ikeja, in central Lagos. Adeyanju, called “Lion Heart” by fans won popularity among the public by posting daily pictures with comments about his journey on social media. At every stop along the way, he was greeted by enthusiastic supporters.
He did face some challenges, like the one in Mali where one of his wheels broke. “I was standing in the middle of the night, alone in a bush, not knowing what to do,without speaking the language,”he said, explaining he had to walk to the nearest village.“Fortunately, the locals helped me. ”Not all of the challenges he faced were solved smoothly.“Mauritania, a country in northwest Africa, was ‘terrible’, ” he said, after he got robbed of hundreds of euros. “The worst experience,” he added.
The former Shell employee self-funded his trip with $ 20, 400 in savings,hoping to raise up to $ 48million for Rotary International. “I have been suffering from a lack of sleep lately because I slept only three to four hours per night. But I feel proud because I finished this challenge,” Adeyanju said just after he arrived, wiping the sweat off his face. Adeyanju added that he is now planning to have a possible cycling trip to Ghana or a bike ride to Israel to help raise more funds. And he has another dream: to climb Mount Qomolangma.
1. Why did Adeyanju go on the 41-day trip?| A．To challenge himself. | B．To help fight polio. |
| C．To connect with more people. | D．To advertise Rotary International. |
| A．By using the title “Lion Heart”. | B．By commenting on other bikers’ journeys. |
| C．By sharing his experiences online. | D．By showing his deep love for his hometown. |
| A．His getting lost in the bush. | B．His failing to understand the locals. |
| C．His meeting with crime. | D．His motorbike’s breaking down. |
| A．Caring and determined. | B．Generous and sensitive. |
| C．Reliable and enthusiastic. | D．Adventurous and confident. |
3 . Why would anyone want to write a poem? One reason to write a poem is to dig from yourself some thought, feeling, comprehension or question that you didn’t know was in you, or in the world. Other forms of writing, such as scientific papers, political analysis and journalism, attempt to record something known. Poetry is a release of something previously unknown.
Poetry opens our eyes and offers increase of reach. We live so often on a lonely island, separated from ourselves and others due to social or personal reasons. To step into a poem is to agree to risk. Writing takes down all protections to see what steps forward. Poetry is a trick of language, in which the writer is both magician and audience. You reach your hand into the hat and surprise yourself with a rabbit or memory, with unusual verbs or rhymes. Poems lead to revolutions of being. Whatever the old order was, a poem will change it.
What we want from art is whatever is missing from the lives we are living and making. Something is always missing, and so art-making is endless.
There is also the matter of connection. You can’t write an image, a metaphor (暗喻), a story, a phrase without approaching the shared world, without recognizing that your supposed solitude (独处) is at every point touching some others. You can’t read a good poem without recognizing your own face in the poet’s experience. It allows us to feel more strongly and accurately what is already present. Then it expands that and expands us.
Does art change anything by its existence or non-existence? I’d argue that art, if it is genuinely art, is a force for the good. That the rearrangement of words can reopen the potential of both inner and outer worlds — I cannot say why I feel this to be true, except that I feel it so when I read good poems.
1. How does the writer introduce the topic?| A．By listing numbers. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By quoting a saying. | D．By making a comparison. |
| A．They bring surprises. | B．They follow traditions. |
| C．They change the world. | D．They are arts of language. |
| A．Criticize social reality. | B．Apply new expressions. |
| C．Bridge poets and readers. | D．Remind readers of the past. |
| A．Objective. | B．Favorable. | C．Unclear. | D．Doubtful. |
4 . Maybe you grew up eating food made by your grandmothers, mouth-watering dishes that bring back sweet, unforgettable memories. Perhaps it was Italian noodles or even Chinese dumplings. Now, at Enoteca Maria, a unique restaurant in New York City, you can eat the dishes same to your grandmother’s cooking.
When Joe Scaravella opened his restaurant, he named it after his mother. Then, in order to remember his grandmother, Joe invited local grandmothers to cook Italian dishes in his kitchen. “I wanted to try to recreate that: the grandma cooking in the kitchen”, he said.
Enoteca Maria is an Italian restaurant where half of the menu changes daily. The fixed half is Italian; the changeable half includes cuisines from all over the world. And what makes the restaurant unique is not professional chefs calling the shots in the kitchen, but grandmothers! Each night, a grandmother from a different country designs a fresh menu, honoring her native cuisine and the food she loves best. Currently, the restaurant is only open three days a week: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Although it’s usually packed, the grandmothers arrange everything orderly.
When the restaurant first opened, several local Italian grandmothers from different Italian regions would cook their own special dishes on a regular schedule, sometimes launching friendly competitions of whose dish was better. When people from different cultures visited the restaurant to get a taste of original Italy, Scaravella decided to extend the competition to include women from across the globe, to make sense to celebrate every culture, and thus, in 2015, the “Grandmothers of the World” initiative was born.
Now, business is running at full speed with around 30 grandmothers from different nationalities cooking in the kitchen.
1. What inspired Scaravella to invite grandmothers to cook in the restaurant?| A．The interest in cooking. | B．The love for his mother. |
| C．The desire to recreate Italian dishes. | D．The wish to honor his grandmother. |
| A．Updated menus. | B．Local cuisines. |
| C．Grandmother chefs. | D．Foreign dishes. |
| A．To create better dishes. | B．To attract more visitors. |
| C．To extend the business. | D．To present different cultures. |
| A．Grandmothers’ cooking wins hearts | B．Italian cuisine occupies the market |
| C．Grandmothers run the restaurant | D．Homemade dishes go popular |
5 . What’s On?
Electric Underground
7.30pm－1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz
8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy (喜剧)at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).
Simon’s Workshop
5.00pm-7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?| A．Jules Skye. | B．Gee Whizz. | C．Charlotte Stone. | D．James Pickering. |
| A．The Cyclops Theatre | B．Kaleidoscope | C．Victoria Stage | D．Pizza World |
| A．It requires membership card. | B．It lasts three hours each time. |
| C．It is run by a comedy club. | D．It is held every Wednesday. |
| A．5.00pm-7.30pm. | B．7.30pm－1.00am. | C．8.00pm-11.00pm. | D．8.30pm-10.30pm. |
6 . Jonathan Jones, 12, was overcome with emotion after his principal, who is also color-blind, let him
As soon as Jones put the glasses on, he appeared to be immediately
“I was feeling joy that I could
The boy’s mother posted a(n)
She wrote: “After posting the video we’ve been touched by how many
For Jonathan, with the new glasses comes a new
| A．borrow | B．polish | C．remove | D．adjust |
| A．disappointed | B．annoyed | C．surprised | D．embarrassed |
| A．and | B．but | C．so | D．or |
| A．mixing | B．painting | C．changing | D．exploring |
| A．finally | B．rarely | C．constantly | D．occasionally |
| A．tension | B．sadness | C．relief | D．shame |
| A．picture | B．article | C．video | D．introduction |
| A．moved | B．shocked | C．confused | D．entertained |
| A．loaning | B．costing | C．saving | D．collecting |
| A．wealthy | B．generous | C．competent | D．ambitious |
| A．limited | B．managed | C．donated | D．needed |
| A．find | B．produce | C．fix | D．afford |
| A．doubles | B．decreases | C．replaces | D．compares |
| A．treat | B．instruct | C．help | D．accompany |
| A．future | B．view | C．situation | D．record |
7 . Was it probable that Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai and Western hero King Arthur meet and fight against each other? Yes. In a game called King of Glory, created by Chinese company Tencent, King of Glory has been one of the most popular MOBA games in China since 2017.
About one in every seven Chinese people plays the game, and 55 million of them play it every day. The game is easy for beginners. Social media like QQ and WeChat have also helped the game’s community grow. New players can be invited to play the game by their WeChat contacts, with some seeing it as a good way to keep in touch with old friends and make new ones.
The game has more than 60 characters to unlock and play as you progress, each with their own special styles and abilities. The characters cover different times and countries. Some are real historical characters, like Li Bai. Some are not. Players use them to fight against each other or team up to fight. The winners can reach higher ranks.
However, some people think King of Glory gives the students incorrect information about events and people in history. For example, the poet Li Bai is described as a killer; Jing Ke, the man who tried to kill the first emperor of China, is a girl in the game. But more people worry about children playing the game too much and spending too much money on it. Most of the players are below the age of 19. It’s reported that a 17-year-old boy had a stroke (中风) after playing the game for 40 hours.
To change the situation, Tencent added a time limit feature to the game to prevent kids from playing too much. From 4 July 2017, children under 12 years old can play the game for only one hour a day, while users between 12 and 18 get two hours. Those who try to play beyond the time limit will be locked out of the game.
1. What can we learn about King of Glory?| A．It is the most popular online game in the world. |
| B．It offer 60 characters for players to choose from. |
| C．All of the characters are real historical characters. |
| D．Players fight against each other or team up to fight. |
| A．Only young people are keen on the game. |
| B．The game may have some bad effects on children. |
| C．The game gives children false information about history. |
| D．Children waste too much time playing the game. |
| A．To prevent addiction. | B．To save money for players. |
| C．To avoid teenagers’ playing. | D．To appeal to more teenagers. |
| A．It’s popular around the world. |
| B．It’s created by QQ and WeChat. |
| C．Some people think it’s a good way to make friends. |
| D．Children under 18 can get only one hour to play it. |
8 . Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.
One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep. Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. Laziness appears when you no longer feel in charge of your own mind.
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child. Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. To fight family laziness, set an example. Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated (积极的) people.
Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness. Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.
1. How many ways have been mentioned in this passage to defeat laziness?| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
| A．people who don’t get enough seep must be lazy |
| B．people who lack of motivation must be lazy |
| C．people who stay up too late and get up too early must be lazy |
| D．people who adjust their seep schedule mustn’t be lazy |
| A．Excitements | B．Happiness |
| C．Attractions | D．entertainments |
| A．How to fight laziness? |
| B．Laziness does great harm to our life. |
| C．Lazy people will never gain anything. |
| D．Laziness can be defeated. |
9 . A group of generous mothers collected baby strollers(婴儿手推车)to help the homeless mothers. The homeless mothers had
Women and children
The mothers who organized the
The stroller drive idea first spread by
| A．fled | B．learned | C．differed | D．recovered |
| A．various | B．cheap | C．personal | D．big |
| A．absence | B．symbol | C．character | D．design |
| A．manage | B．control | C．predict | D．represent |
| A．required | B．permitted | C．reminded | D．promised |
| A．monitored | B．examined | C．assessed | D．witnessed |
| A．privately | B．actually | C．crazily | D．completely |
| A．support | B．admiration | C．protection | D．demand. |
| A．process | B．donation | C．journey | D．treatment |
| A．stress | B．direction | C．balance | D．safety |
| A．repeat | B．regain | C．recall | D．review |
| A．simple | B．typical | C．evident | D．steady |
| A．figured out | B．knocked off | C．brought about | D．attended to |
| A．reflected | B．deserted | C．handled | D．inspired |
| A．apologized | B．described | C．displayed | D．explained |
10 . A couple in Ohio accidentally dropped off a bag containing almost $ 100,000 at an Ohio charity shop. Thanks to
The employees were going through
Not wanting to
The couple has made contact with the original
| A．honest | B．generous | C．brave | D．clever |
| A．goods | B．donations | C．food | D．money |
| A．suitcase | B．box | C．bag | D．wallet |
| A．put | B．counted | C．hid | D．cleared |
| A．asked for | B．asked about | C．gave up | D．gave out |
| A．cards | B．fruits | C．bills | D．clothes |
| A．surprisedly | B．hesitatingly | C．eventually | D．immediately |
| A．concern | B．information | C．reply | D．letter |
| A．take | B．leave | C．waste | D．spend |
| A．After | B．During | C．Before | D．In |
| A．found | B．missing | C．stolen | D．forgotten |
| A．stopped | B．sighed | C．quarreled | D．wandered |
| A．who | B．when | C．where | D．how |
| A．inspected on | B．got rid of | C．got through | D．dropped in on |
| A．police | B．officers | C．customers | D．employees |
