1 . Twelve-year-old Catherine has a lot of friends—632, actually, if you count up her online friends. And she spends a lot of time with them.

But is it possible that Catherine’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 platform.

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 world, 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 anyone 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 tell about true friends.	B．To start a discussion.
C．To encourage online friendships.	D．To summarize(总结) the text.

2. What does the underlined part “in the flesh” mean in paragraph 3?

A．In any case.

B．In public.

C．In person.

D．In advance.

3. What is Katie’s attitude toward online communication?

A．Unconcerned.

B．Positive.

C．Worried.

D．Confused.

4. Which of the following is the Rosen’s view?

A．Teenagers need to focus on real-world friendships.	B．It’s easier to develop friendships in real life.
C．It’s wise to turn to friends online.	D．Social media help people stay closely connected.

2 . Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer. In his twenties, he had been very famous for his skills on the piano, but then he began to lose his hearing. Beethoven thought about giving up, but in the end he continued to write music. Inspired by his struggles with deafness, the composer produced some amazing pieces! He proceeded with the composition until his death in 1827.

One day in February 1824, at his little house in Vienna, Austria, Ludwig van Beethoven sat back in his chair and smiled. The famous German composer’s ninth symphony was finally completed. Before the performance, the backstage atmosphere at a very famous theatre in Vienna was tense. Beethoven was afraid that the performance would be a disaster. After all, what use is a conductor who could not hear his orchestra — even if he is a musical genius?

The audience did not hesitate to applaud loudly as the famous composer walked out onto the stage. The theatre’s musical director, Michael Umlauf, joined him and together the two men took charge of the orchestra. For more than an hour, Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra, waving his arms wildly in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score.

As the final, joyous note signal led the end of the symphony, the audience jumped to their feet, clapping, cheering and waving their hats. But Beethoven continued conducting, his head buried in the score. It was not until Caroline Unger, one of the singers, took his arm and turned him to face the audience that the great man realised his symphony was a success.

1. What was the theatre’s musical director Michael Umlauf’s attitude towards Beethoven?

A．Negative.

B．Supportive.

C．Unfriendly.

D．Indifferent (漠不关心的).

2. What can we infer from paragraph 4?

A．Michael Umlauf performed better than Beethoven.

B．The audience didn’t understand Beethoven’s music.

C．The audience liked and admired Beethoven very much.

D．Beethoven performed on the stage for less than an hour.

3. What does “his head buried in the score” in paragraph 5 mean?

A．Beethoven felt a little shy.	B．Beethoven didn’t look at the audience.
C．Beethoven was lost in his performance.	D．Beethoven forgot his score.

4. Which words can best describe Beethoven?

A．Selfish and cold-hearted.	B．Talented and strong-minded.
C．Weak but helpful.	D．Talented but lazy.

3 . 语法填空

Beethoven was born in Germany. He is regarded     1     one of the greatest composers in the history of music. Unfortunately, he     2     (begin) to lose his hearing in his twenties. He thought about giving up, but he continued to write music until his death in 1827. Beethoven produced some     3     (amaze) pieces, including his Symphony No. 9 in D minor.

One day in February 1824, Beethoven’s ninth symphony was     4     (final) completed. Before the performance, Beethoven was afraid that the performance would be     5     disaster. After all, he could not hear his orchestra — even if he is a musical genius.

The audience did not hesitate     6     (clap) and cheer loudly as Beethoven walked out onto the stage. For more than an hour, Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra,     7     (wave) his arms wildly in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score.

As the final,     8     (joy) note signalled the end of the symphony, the audience jumped to their     9     (foot), clapping, cheering and waving their hats. But Beethoven continued conducting, his head buried in the score. It was not until one of the singers took his arm and turned him to face the audience     10    Beethoven realised his symphony was a success.

4 . J. K. Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day. Her Harry Potter series has helped people through times of stress and depression and she is always there to deliver wise words of encouragement.

She is one celebrity who is very active on Twitter. So when a single dad named Matt Burke sent her a message thanking her for the series, she noticed. Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9­year­old daughter Bailey.

He included a link to his article titled Being a Broke Parent. He explained how he hadn’t found a level of financial stability that allowed him to pay bills on time and take his daughter on more activities and events. The family also doesn’t have the Internet or TV, which means there’s no “digital babysitter” and he has to rely on his own creative ways to bond with his daughter. Since he received the series, the main thing that has occupied them these days is reading books together.

Burke admits that he thought he was “too cool” for the books when they first came out and he was in his twenties, but he’s loving reading them now. “We switch off chapter by chapter reading them out loud，“Burke explains.” This not only allows her to get more used to reading aloud in front of someone, but it gets me directly involved in something she loves, and it gives me the chance to be very dramatic when I read my chapters and bring myself into the characters in the book, which has proven to be a ton of fun.”

After hearing Burke’s story, Rowling said how honored she was when Harry Potter was a part of his family’s life and offered Burke more books. Besides, people are also offering to send Burke more books as gifts. For Burke, this experience, far more than gifts, will be what he treasures.

1. Why did Burke thank J. K. Rowling according to the text?

A．She guided him how to write a good story.

B．She encouraged him when he was in trouble.

C．Her books helped him through times of confusion.

D．Her books helped him improve his bond with his daughter.

2. What is implied in Burke’s words in paragraph 4?

A．He has found it interesting to read the series.	B．He was too old to understand the series better.
C．He has chosen a better way of reading the series.	D．He hopes to play a role in the drama in the future.

3. Which word can best describe Burke’s experience according to the text?

A．Useless.

B．Normal.

C．Valuable.

D．Boring.

4. What is the main idea of this text?

A．J. K. Rowling chooses to help improve kids’ health.

B．J. K. Rowling gives a magical gift to a single father.

C．J. K. Rowling has a deep influence on others’ growth.

D．Burke comes to know J. K. Rowling through her series.

5 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Nowadays, one of the common     1     (phenomenon) is to see ordinary people listening to music with headphones,     2     (absorb) themselves in their own world. Moreover, people often share     3     (satisfy) records with their friends. In     4     (add), we can gain relief from pressure in the deepest part of our being.

    5     is proved that music can be used as a cure     6     diseases. Listening to positive and peaceful music will have     7     positive impact on people, which enables many patients     8     (reduce) pain. Classical music has reached a stage     9     it is often used in cancer treatment     10     the aim of relieving aches and side effects.

6 . Help the reporter to complete the news report based on what you hear and the interview notes.
International Youth Camp Members Create Mount Tai App
Tai’ an, 18 June 2019. A group of high school students who are taking part in an international youth camp at Mount Tai are creating a（n）    1     about China’s most famous mountain. The purpose of the camp is to    2     Mount Tai by introducing it to young people in a fun and easy way. The students are making an app about Mount Tai and taking photos of the    3     and stones. The volunteers also visit middle schools in the area in order to talk to local teenagers. Liu Bin, a member of the camp, says that he is    4     to help Mount Tai as people have done for more than 3,000 years.

8 . Do you know what characteristics the cultural heritage has?
你知道文化遗产有什么特征吗？
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9 . Do you know what these are? What’s cultural heritage? Can you define it? 你知道这些是什么吗？文化遗产是什么？你能给它下定义吗？

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