1 . Many people are so ______ (addict) to TikTok (抖音) that they can’t put down their phones. (所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . One of my neighbors used to have a beautiful tree in her front yard. It was nothing more than a little branch _________ her dad planted it for her and several years later it started to _________ towards the sky at an amazing speed. Soon it blessed her with cooling shade in the _________ and glorious, golden leaves in the fall.

When the two-day snowstorm struck our town, heavy snow _________ the tree’s branches that were still full of leaves. The weight broke that lovely tree down the _________ . It was so sad seeing half of it _________ on the ground after the storm. When I talked to my neighbor later, she said the damage had been so _________ that the tree would have to be cut down. _________ she had saved a few young plants from it that she hoped to _________ in the future. It was a shock to drive by her house the other day and see __________ but a stump (树桩) in her front yard. I missed that tree. I missed seeing its branches reach towards the heavens and leaves __________ in the afternoon sun. I thought that the stump would be a sad __________ of its loss for a long time to come. My wonderful neighbor, __________ , had another plan. When I dropped in yesterday, I saw a tiny bird feeder sitting on that __________ and a colorful songbird having its dinner. It was such a joy to see the evidence of __________ . I could feel my heart __________ .Life by its very nature is a __________ bag. It offers us both beauty and tragedy, love and loss, __________ and pain. What we can do with it is up to us. We can let it __________ us in two, or we can use even its hardest times to make our __________ stronger and our hearts more loving. We can spend it complaining or we can use it to help others.

1.

A．unless

B．when

C．until

D．because

2.

A．erupt

B．wind

C．shoot

D．stand

3.

A．spring

B．summer

C．fall

D．winter

4.

A．fell on

B．took apart

C．got through

D．tore down

5.

A．top

B．middle

C．bottom

D．root

6.

A．dancing

B．spreading

C．trembling

D．lying

7.

A．obvious

B．unexpected

C．subtle

D．severe

8.

A．Consequently

B．Eventually

C．Thankfully

D．Accidentally

9.

A．replace

B．decorate

C．plant

D．remove

10.

A．everything

B．something

C．anything

D．nothing

11.

A．falling

B．shaking

C．floating

D．shinning

12.

A．vision

B．example

C．reminder

D．view

13.

A．however

B．therefore

C．moreover

D．otherwise

14.

A．leaf

B．stump

C．branch

D．stick

15.

A．life

B．time

C．effort

D．nature

16.

A．beat

B．smile

C．hurt

D．sink

17.

A．mixed

B．changeable

C．separate

D．stable

18.

A．sorrow

B．wealth

C．pleasure

D．sympathy

19.

A．break

B．pull

C．benefit

D．attach

20.

A．connections

B．families

C．bodies

D．souls

5 . Nostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of unexpected, fast-paced change. More and more people are turning back with longing for what feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.

Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contributes to anxiety, depression, insomnia etc.

But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self-discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society’s elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accented and loved unconditionally,” says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. “That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon, knowing that there was a time in life when we didn’t have to earn our love.” Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let’s not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, “after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then: The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer’s morning.”

So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long-gone family pet. As Dr. Sedikidessays, “Nostalgia is absolutely central to human experience.” But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well: “You can’t have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time.”

1. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?

A．Nostalgia can cause some mental problems.

B．Nostalgia makes us devoted to the present life.

C．Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.

D．Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.

2. There are many benefits of nostalgia except ________ .

A．It can enable us to know ourselves better

B．It can bring us some comfort when we recall

C．We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood

D．We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories

3. What will be talked about in the following paragraph?

A．The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.

B．The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.

C．The bad memories that always stick around you.

D．The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.

4. What does the author intend to tell us?

A．People tend to be lost in nostalgia.

B．People actually benefit from nostalgia.

C．Childhood memories influence present life.

D．There are some periods when people look back.

7 . Researchers say two-way communication is possible with people who are asleep and dreaming. Specifically, with people who are lucid (清醒的) dreaming — that is, dreaming while being aware you’re dreaming.

In separate experiments, scientists in the U.S., France, Germany and the Netherlands asked people simple questions while they slept. Sleepers would respond by moving their eyes or faces in a certain way to indicate their answers.

“Since the1980s, we’ve known that lucid dreamers can communicate out of dreams by using these signals,” says Karen Konkoly, a Ph.D. student at Northwestern University, who is the first author on the study published this month in Current Biology. “But we were wondering, can we also communicate in? Can we ask people questions that they could actually hear in their dreams so that we could kind of have a more meaningful conversation?”

Lucid dreaming is not common. So to study it, they found people who had experience with it and also trained people to try to make lucid dreaming more likely. Before they went to sleep, the participants were also trained on how to communicate their answers. Special sensors measured people’s eye movements or experts would judge their facial movements. For example, a typical question would be to ask what is 8 minus 6. A 19-year-old American man was able to respond by moving his eyes left-right, left-right-two times-to signal “2”.

Out of the 158 trials among 36 participants, about 18% of the time they were able to give correct answers. In another 18%, it wasn’t clear if participants were responding or not. They were wrong 3% of the time. Most often, 61%, participants didn’t respond at all.

The researchers write that their findings present “new opportunities for gaining real-time information about dreaming” and “could begin a new era of investigations into multiple dimensions of sleep”.

Konkoly says there’s the possibility of one day doing a sort of “dream therapy (疗法)” for talking down people experiencing lucid nightmares.

1. What can lucid dreamers do while dreaming?

A．Explain simple ideas.	B．Move around freely.
C．Respond with eye movements.	D．Start a conversation.

2. What is the main purpose of Konkoly’s experiment?

A．To develop dream therapies.	B．To look deep into lucid dreaming.
C．To popularize lucid dreaming.	D．To cure patients with sleep problems.

3. What can be learned from the experimental data in Paragraph 5?

A．The result was a total disappointment.	B．61%of the participants never answered.
C．18%of the participants gave right answers.	D．Chances are the participants can give accurate answers.

4. Which word best describes the researchers’ attitude to the study of lucid dreaming?

A．Optimistic.

B．Doubtful.

C．Critical.

D．Unclear.

8 . The age range between about 13 and 19 is an important time in an individual’s life.    1    While you are a teenager, many exciting opportunities for success are given to you. Taking on the right amount of responsibility and independence can push you towards becoming a successful teenager.

First, participate in extra-curricular activities. Schools give students opportunities for staying active. Pick an activity that appeals to you such as athletics, academic clubs, or special-interest clubs. Extra-curricular activities build character through team work, time-management, and competition. Don't be too worried if you aren't very good at what you like, for the important thing is passion.    2    

Besides, volunteer.     3    Meanwhile, volunteering can teach you job-related skills such as responsibility or time-management. Some schools also reward the learning aspect of volunteer work with credit hours. If you are interested in college, volunteering makes you much more appealing during the application process.

Third, use your summer for academic programs. Getting a head start at college could mean sacrificing your summer vacation. Various universities offer programs for future college students based on interests such as journalism, photography, art, sports, etc.    4    Research different programs and then figure out which one is the best choice for you. Check the requirements and deadlines. Avoid getting into trouble because of a simple mistake, and you will have a great time.

Finally, know when to ask for help and advice. Being responsible and independent does not mean being alone.     5    So, seek advice from parents, older siblings, advisors at work, teachers, or someone whom you trust. Opening up channels of communication at a young age is a great habit for success.

A．Make sure your maturity level and interests are leveled.

B．Making and meeting goals can motivate you to progress.

C．Huge steps are taken within that period.

D．They give teenagers the chance to earn college credits.

E．Offering help is a symbol of kindness.

F．It will drive you to put in your best effort.

G．Taking on new tasks and meeting goals will be hard work.

9 . In order to build a ________ (harmony) society, we must concentrate on solving various social problems. （所给词的适当形式填空）

10 . The scientists are trying to learn about he harmful effects of ________(化学品) on humans and on the world’s lakes and the ocean. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）