1 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从框中选择合适的单词或词组，用其正确形式填空，并将答案书写在答题卡相应位置。

distance;     remove;     break away from;     intend;     eager;     result in;     surf;   refer to;        short;       keep somebody company;     recover;     threat;     stick

Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and     1     at home with only her computer to     2    . After a while, she discovered that     3     the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the     4     that usually exists between people.

3 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. poverty        B. earn        C. digital        D. well off       E. research       F. challenge G. stand        H. Currently        I. selected       J. unique       K. Originally

Staying Connected Far from Home

In Chad, the refugee camp (难民营) of Danamadja stands in a forest. Here, staying connected is a     1    . “Most of the young people who want to use the Internet have to walk long distances to connect to the network,” says Mahamat Djida, 25, who owns a phone-charging     2    . People here have really weak and unstable service but they have no choice, compared with those who are     3     in the world.

In addition to helping stay in touch with families and friends, mobile phones and the Internet offer young people opportunities to deal with life in the camp. Adam Souleymane, a 16-year-old shoeshine boy, said, “I bought a phone and now I use the Internet to do     4    , especially in biology. There is no library in the camp.” He is very proud of his new smart phone.

It is necessary to support for improved access to (使用机会)    5     technologies and advocate for youth seeking to use them to solve the issues that affect their lives.     6     some plans made by several mobile apps can help children and young people born of     7     more independent. They can be used for instant communication (即时通讯) and activities that deal with     8     needs. These plans allow customers to access     9     content for free or at low cost when they sign up with certain service providers. As children reach adulthood and enter the world of work, connectivity will increasingly mean the difference between their ability to     10     a quality living or not. Those with access to digital technologies and the skills to make the best use of them will have the advantage over those who are unconnected and unskilled.

7 . 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，从方框中选择适当的词或词组填空。

meeting, digital identities, concerns, a risk, a selection of, in a positive light, creativity, experiment with

Avatars are    1    that you use to represent yourself online. You can choose an avatar from    2    ready-made images, or create your own images. Although avatars haven’t been around for long, they are widely used.

Avatars let you express yourself and give you room for    3    . People usually make their avatars look better than they do in real life. They also    4    things like different hairstyles—which says a lot about what they want to look like. But the use of avatars has also caused a few    5    . Some users worry that they are spending too much time in virtual worlds that they are becoming afraid of    6    people in the real world. The use of several avatars can also be    7    , as people can use avatars to cheat others online. However, many people see avatars    8     They look forward to a time when their avatar will act like a real person and travel around bigger, more exciting virtual worlds.

8 . Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of the Internet. Complete the conversations with the correct forms of the words below.

update     false     theft     access     upset     account     benefit     download     database

A: What is your favourite way to get information?
B: Through the Internet, of course.
A: But what about books?
B: You’re kidding, right? The Internet is much more     1    . My studies have really     2     a lot from it.
A: But the information on the Internet may be     3    . You should be careful.

10 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. account       B. different       C. psychologically       D. care E. endlessly       F. contact       G. breaking       H. subject I. satisfied       J. academic       K. chance

Addiction(沉溺) to computer games has been on the increase with its rise in popularity. It is not a physical disease or mental illness. A person with this type of addiction sets aside all other activities in favor of playing computer games almost     1    . Computer games addicts tend to isolate themselves from normal, face-to-face human    2    . They spend hours playing the online games, without much for those around them. They also do not    3    to fulfill the responsibilities awaiting them and they are more likely to feel depressed. The fact that computer games reduce time available for family and friends may    4    for the drop in well-being. Faceless, bodiless "virtual" communication may be less    5    satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. In addition, exposure to the wider world via the Net makes users less    6    with their lives.

Many addicts spend as long as 100 hours a week playing computer games. Such a lifestyle will result in decreased job or    7    performance. Late nights and days spent playing the games make the addict unable to perform as well as he would have. Some gamers even spend real money on virtual products to make their characters    8    from others.

Computer games addicts have unwittingly(不知不觉地) developed a set of habits. These habits have become part of their lives and if not dealt with, their jobs, relationships and careers may collapse. However,     9    these habits is easier said than done. Sometimes these habits could lead to depression, stress and other emotional problems. Therapy, counseling programs can be helpful to them. The earlier treatment is sought, the greater the    10    it will be successful.