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I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behavior. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to     1     computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even     2     the Internet and cannot     3     school and family life.

2 . Lucky Candy grocery store (杂货店) held a challenge game for its customers in the neighborhood. The _______ is simple: answer a math question — say, what’s 8×8+50? — and you’ll get five seconds to take as much as you can from the store, all for _______ .

For Ahmed Alwan, 23, joy is as important as breakfast, but his regular customers sometimes _______ for both. So he came up with a clever way to _______ his customers’ days. “I’ve grown up in the neighborhood,” he says. “I know most of them don’t have much money, and sometimes they need _______.”

Lucky Candy is located on a busy street in the Bronx, known as a food _______ , where people are badly in need of affordable, healthy food. Many residents depend on neighborhood shops for their daily _______ .

When kids get an answer right, one of two things _______ happens. Some kids rushed for the candy and who could blame them? Others take things like rice and potatoes, clearly thinking of their _______ at home.

“The store is doing something ________ to many,” a customer told Inside Edition. “Many people here don’t even have anything. A chance to get free stuff like this means a lot.”

Alwan ________ this challenge game with his own monthly pay. And his boss, also his father Aobad, doesn’t ________ offering help, too. As an immigrant (移民), Aobad knows that in one of the ________ and most competitive places in the U.S., a little help goes a(n) ________ way.

“This greatly changed our community,” says Alwan. “They’re showing so much love and care — they’re ________ at the store for a chance to play. No pushing or shouting.”

1.

A．case

B．solution

C．access

D．rule

2.

A．free

B．laughter

C．fun

D．sale

3.

A．come

B．struggle

C．care

D．apply

4.

A．balance

B．brighten

C．slow

D．count

5.

A．company

B．check

C．confidence

D．credit

6.

A．market

B．desert

C．chain

D．island

7.

A．snacks

B．visits

C．exercises

D．needs

8.

A．never

B．occasionally

C．usually

D．seldom

9.

A．friends

B．children

C．family

D．roommates

10.

A．interesting

B．familiar

C．classical

D．beneficial

11.

A．covers

B．replaces

C．ends

D．directs

12.

A．remember

B．avoid

C．mind

D．risk

13.

A．toughest

B．farthest

C．richest

D．dirtiest

14.

A．easy

B．dangerous

C．long

D．unknown

15.

A．turning up

B．lining up

C．breaking up

D．giving up

5 . Four YouTube channels you need to watch

Yes Theory   6.57m subscribers

Driven by the motto (格言) “Seek Discomfort”, Yes Theory aims to spread a message of fearlessness through carrying out projects that help people step outside their comfort zones. There is no doubt that many of us may feel too scared to work towards challenging goals, which is why Yes Theory takes on some adventures to show people that discomfort helps achieve a great life.

Nas Daily   2.45m subscribers

Being a graduate from Harvard, Nuseir Yassin makes an effort to provide a YouTube channel that highlights the most incredible humans on Earth. His videos often feature individuals who are creating changes in the world, and he also covers some of the most important topics of discussion like climate change.

TED-Ed   13.7m subscribers

TED-Ed is one of the most famous YouTube channels when it comes to learning and inspiration. The channel has no specific video producer as it features presentations from people all around the world. These videos feature a wide variety of topics, and there is no specific subject that the channel focuses on. Instead, it provides insight into anything that can benefit the viewers.

Be Inspired   7.4m subscribers

Be Inspired is a YouTube channel that provides videos to help people improve their overall well-being. These videos include a wide variety of topics such as sleep, stress, jobs, and creating plans. The channel also includes short and inspirational videos that help people realize the mistakes they are making and ways to solve them.

1. Which channel is the most popular?

A．Yes Theory.

B．Nas Daily.

C．TED-Ed.

D．Be Inspired.

2. What benefit will viewers most probably get from Be Inspired?

A．Learning the latest news.

B．Meeting incredible humans.

C．Having access to job opportunities.

D．Improving general health and happiness.

3. What do the four channels have in common?

A．They are inspirational.

B．They are favored by students.

C．They encourage viewers to challenge themselves.

D．They have one specific video producer.

6 . Smartwatches and fitness trackers (健身追踪器) have gained popularity recently. These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc.     1    . If yes, it might be a sign that you’re addicted to your fitness tracker.

    2    . If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals that involve working out for too long, and if you begin to ignore friends and responsibilities to make time for your workout, then you’re most probably addicted to your fitness tracker.

It’s a struggle to overcome the addiction to fitness trackers.     3    . For example, the number in your smart watch showing how far you’ve come can give you a sense of achievement.

Of course, failing to meet your daily goal can be discouraging. You might focus on your shortcoming rather than your progress. Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels.     4    .

Therefore, if you’re spending too much time looking at your smartwatch, limit your daily step count to a comfortable level.     5    . For example, concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be a great way to keep your mind on other things.

A．How can you tell whether you’re addicted to your fitness tracker?

B．Actually this addiction to step count can be risky, mentally and physically.

C．Don’t overuse your smartwatch.

D．However, do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often?

E．After all, reaching a daily step count can be so appealing.

F．Besides, you can find other things to do that don’t involve checking your fitness tracker.

G．It doesn’t covey what you’re really feeling.

9 . You listen to music every day. Some music hits your hearts. Some music makes you full of joy.     1     In order to analyse functions of music, let’s see the benefits it brings.

Music makes you express your emotion.

    2    . This way your brain conveys the thoughts without speaking a word. When we try to express some sad emotion, you will use soft and deep music.

    3    

Music is an extremely unique way to develop the capability of memorising. The best example to prove this sentence is that you can easily learn something in the form of songs. The reason behind learning a song quickly is that your mind enjoys music.Whatever your minds enjoy, it keeps it.

Music makes you creative.

Music is key to creativity. It helps you in improving your mind by making it more artistic. No matter what the great invention is, it requires art. Creativity is fulfilled by music.     4    

Music improves your fine reasoning skills.

During a study of children, it was shown that if children are exposed to three or more years of musical training, these same kids performed better.     5    . They had better listening and speaking skills than those who had none. The children even tested better for vocabulary and reasoning skills.

A．This was the result

B．Music is an art of beauty

C．Some music makes you tearful

D．Music makes you live a better life

E．Music makes learning more pleasant

F．You should choose some kind of music with powerful beats

G．You usually play the music that reflects your thoughts or your emotions

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Some designers in Japan have tried to build regenerative architecture (再生式建筑). The idea behind it is that houses can     1     (build) in such a way that they benefit the environment.

The project on Yakushima Island is called Sumu,which means both “to live” and “to become clear”,     2     (represent) the need to live in balance with nature. To achieve their goal, the designers provided some     3     (create) solutions. They built the housing that could give back to the very soil that     4     (support) it. This is the heart of regenerative architecture.

The buildings themselves were     5     (careful) placed to make use of the benefits of the nearby water and ongoing air flow. The buildings were designed around existing trees and were lifted     6     (reduce) their effect on the building site. They took full advantage of the views on the island to encourage a     7     (connect) with nature. This idea is also shown with outdoor walkways between sleeping areas     8     the common areas. Moreover, Sumu is powered by clean energy. The indoor designs are also in a simple style. They feature local wood     9     reflects elements (元素) of the forest and coast. Here you can see a good mix     10     traditional and modern styles.