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 . Isadora Duncan is considered by many to be the progenitor of modern dance. To Duncan, classical ballet, with its strict rules of posture and formation, was “ugly and against nature”. She refused to accept traditional ballet steps, preferring to emphasize improvisation (即兴创作), emotion, and the human form. She said, “I spent long days and night in the studio seeking that dance which might be the expression of the human spirit through the body’s movements.” By making connections between human emotion and the movements of dance, Duncan hope to make dance a form of high art rather than simple entertainment. She developed free and natural movements inspired by the classical Greek arts, folk dances, social dances and natural forces. She drew on a number of sports moves, including skipping, running, jumping, leaping, and tossing. The athleticism and classical roots of her style are reflected in her innovative costume choice of a Grecian tunic (束腰外衣) and bare feet, which allowed for a physical freedom that could not be achieved in the traditional ballet costumes and pointed shoes that limited dancers. With time, she gained a very wide following and set up several schools in Europe and the United States.

Duncan’s fame, however, did not bring her wealth. In the later years of her life, her financial situation worsened, and finally she had to live in apartments rented by friends and supporters. Duncan also received criticism for some of her personal opinions.

In spite of the problems, Duncan is remembered today for her artistic achievements: the creation of modern dance and its high place among the arts. While Duncan’s own schools no longer exist, her style of dance continues to be practiced. Her life inspired novels, ballets, and films, and her likeness was included in the sculpture created by Antoine Bourdelle over the entrance of the Théatre des Champs-Elysees.

1. What does the underlined word “progenitor” Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．supporter

B．operator

C．originator

D．competitor

2. What can we learn about Duncan’s costume choice?

A．It included newly designed pointed shoes.	B．It allowed dancers to move naturally and freely.
C．It was white and extremely simple.	D．It was introduced from Greece.

3. What is the main purpose of the second paragraph?

A．To explore the connection between art and wealth.

B．To characterize Duncan as a dishonorable person.

C．To prove Duncan was admired by friends and relatives.

D．To show Duncan lived a hard life in her later years.

4. What is Duncan mainly famous for?

A．Inventing a new form of dance.	B．Her great support for artists.
C．Her special political views.	D．Setting up many dance schools.

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Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses     1     (take) advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much     2     (easy) for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not commercialized,     3     believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.

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The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,     1     can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will     2     (surround) by evidence of four different groups of people. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great     3     (achieve) included building towns and roads.

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Eight years later, Lin graduated     1     Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) with the Wehai Scholarship, the highest prize     2     (give) to graduates. She immediately became the first woman ever     3     (hire) as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician,     4     position that usually took four years to achieve.

6 . In a _____________to making us relaxed, music has a lot of other benefits to us. (根据首字母单词拼写)

7 . China is a developing country that b_____________ to the third world. (根据首字母单词拼写)

8 . In spite of the age, Dr Zhong is as _____________ (充满活力的) as a young man. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

9 . An old man t _____________ over a stone and fell over while walking. (根据首字母单词拼写)

10 . I have to ______________ (投诉) about the poor quality of food and service in your restaurant. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)