1 . My life is full and active taking care of my grandson. But weeks ago, he headed for an overseas holiday, I was left feeling
Then one day, I entered the Coffee Club near my home and
I looked at her in
I was shocked. I never really
Two weeks later, I paid for a girl in the Coffee Club. The only thing is, this time, the Coffee Club did it
| A．embarrassed | B．flat | C．patient | D．content |
| A．sights | B．fortunes | C．spirits | D．voices |
| A．mixed | B．ordered | C．prepared | D．served |
| A．awkwardly | B．confidently | C．restlessly | D．leisurely |
| A．bill | B．receipt | C．drink | D．license |
| A．desperation | B．relief | C．surprise | D．shame |
| A．test | B．gesture | C．feeling | D．power |
| A．believed | B．enjoyed | C．refused | D．inquired |
| A．pursued | B．avoided | C．confirmed | D．experienced |
| A．hang around | B．break in | C．show up | D．move on |
| A．pain | B．load | C．drag | D．spring |
| A．repaying | B．evaluating | C．shaping | D．delaying |
| A．secretly | B．regularly | C．differently | D．casually |
| A．puzzled | B．rejected | C．comforted | D．thanked |
| A．courage | B．kindness | C．respect | D．honor |
2 . 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. |
| A．In any case. | B．In public. | C．In person. | D．In advance. |
| A．Unconcerned. | B．Positive. | C．Worried. | D．Confused. |
| 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. |
| A．broke through | B．broke out | C．broke into | D．broke away |
要点包括：1. 创建美丽校园的重要性；
2. 校园内的不文明现象；
3. 你的态度。
注意：1. 文中不得出现考生个人真实信息；
2. 词数80~120；
3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：take part in参加 campus校园 run on the lawn 踩踏草坪 make an effort尽力 take action行动
Dear fellow students,
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Dream House in California is not a house for only one or two children. It’s a house for many kids. It’s a family. It’s the future.
Imagine
Many years ago, a little girl
Collin Rose’s efforts have
A: Hi, Tom. You were not here yesterday afternoon. What was
B: There was something wrong with my eyes. They hurt badly.
A:I am
B: Two days ago.
A:
B: Much better. The pain is gone. But I still can’t spend a long time reading.
A: Did you go to the doctor?
B: Yes, I did. The doctor gave me some medicine and asked me not to play computer games anymore.
A: That’s not enough! You should use mobile phones less.
B:
7 . China has the history of more than five thousand years. As a result, there are many traditional arts that have been inherited (传承), such as paper cutting. People can use scissors to cut different shapes, like flowers and animals. Paper cutting has a history of more than 1, 500 years. It was widespread particularly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Let’s learn about paper cutting.
Wonderful meanings
Paper cutting has some wonderful meanings. In our mind, paper cuttings can always bring us happiness and good luck. At the Spring Festival, people put up “Fu” on doors or windows. At a wedding, people usually put up “Xi”.
The largest paper cutting in the world
The largest paper cutting was made by Guo Xiaodong. It has an area of about 456 square meters. It is as large as a basketball court.
Why are most paper cuttings red?
In old times, people respected the sun. Red is the color of the sun. We always regard red as the symbol of hope and good luck. Now, we can still see red everywhere in China. The walls of old palaces are red. Lanterns are red. Weddings are always full of red things, too.
Black paper cutting in Shanzhou
It is true that the color most frequently used in paper cutting is red, which symbolizes health and prosperity. But paper cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province are black. Black is the best color there. Shanzhou is a dry place. The local people make black paper cuttings to wish for rain.
1. How long has paper cutting been popular in China?| A．More than five thousand years. | B．About 1, 500 years. |
| C．456 years. | D．Not mentioned. |
| A．Flowers and animals. | B．Happiness and good luck. |
| C．Hopeless and bad luck. | D．Health and prosperity. |
| A．Paper cutting is one of the modern folk arts in China. |
| B．At the Spring Festival, people put up “Xi” on windows. |
| C．The largest paper cutting is as large as a baseball court. |
| D．We always regard red as the symbol of hope and good luck. |
| A．By planting more trees. | B．By making black paper cutting. |
| C．By holding a wedding. | D．By putting up “Fu” on doors. |
| A．Traditional arts. | B．The red lanterns. |
| C．Paper cutting. | D．A dry place |
8 . I was filled with doubts and worries until my grandfather told me to stand tall.
For me, height was my trouble. I was much taller than other girls, so I often bent (弯曲) my body at the back of the line. I had always felt unsafe as the tallest student of my class in Bala Cynwyd. And I wasn’t looking forward to entering the ninth grade.
My grandfather didn’t laugh at me. Instead, whenever I tried to bend myself in order to appear shorter, he would tell me “Stand straight and tall, Alisa”. I trusted my grandfather more than anyone else in my childhood. And whenever I was afraid of something, he always told me stories of his life.
My grandfather grew up in war-torn (战乱的) Europe. “Stand straight, stand tall” meant something else then. After the war, he went to America. He lived a hard life. “If they could do it, why couldn’t I?” “Stand straight, stand tall,” he often reminded himself. Thanks to the help of a friend, my grandfather got a job. He once told me that he was very nervous at first. He was not only trying to learn this hard new job but also a new language.
“Stand straight, stand tall,” he would always tell himself. I am so proud of my grandfather. After listening to my grandfather’s unusual experiences, I have changed the way I look at my own life.
“Stand straight, stand tall” has become not only a piece of advice to improve my posture (身姿). It also tells me to be proud of who I am.
And I do.
1. Why did Alisa often bend her body?| A．She lived hard with her grandfather. |
| B．She was much taller than other girls. |
| C．She always stood at the back of the line. |
| D．She didn’t want to enter the 9th grade. |
| A．Europe. | B．Asia. | C．America. | D．Africa. |
| A．They made her feel unsafe. |
| B．They taught her to accept herself. |
| C．They changed her attitude to her grandfather. |
| D．They told her his success completely depended on friends. |
| A．Making yourself look beautiful. | B．Taking care of yourself. |
| C．Being proud of yourself. | D．Reminding yourself. |
| A．Stand Straight, Stand Tall | B．My Grandfather’s Life Stories |
| C．My Colorful Experiences | D．The Help of a Friend |
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