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. |
| 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. |
2 . This year GoodPop will be joining forces with Good Deeds Day (a global movement of doing good) to support the communities they serve and spread good in a big way. The “Good” in the company name isn’t just about the ingredients （材料） they use or the way the products taste; it’s an important part of their duty to use their frozen （冷冻的） treats as a vehicle to do social and environmental good.
As a college student, Goetz was looking for something cooling on a hot day and went to buy himself a sno-cone (an icy sweet treat). At the sno-con e stand, he asked, “What’s in that syrup （糖浆）?” and the staff member responded with a headshake.
“I thought there had to be something better that was delicious and made with healthy ingredients but I couldn’t seem to find it. Everything was full of coloring and unpronounceable ingredients. So I set out to make a frozen pop made with fresh fruit and simple ingredients,” said Goetz, GoodPop’s founder.
“This is our first year working with Good Deeds Day and we could not be more excited to raise awareness for this day. Our focus at GoodPop is making the world a brighter place with more generosity and acts of kindness,” Goetz explained. We believe that every single person has the power to make a positive impact in their community and our goal with Good Deeds Day is to get as many people joining in as possible to create a ripple effect （连锁反应） of goodness.
“It is GoodPop’s pledge （保证） to always do good in the communities we service and encourage others to promote acts of goodness by pledging a good deed too. We have a goal of five million pledges by 2025 and expect that our partnership with Good Deeds Day will raise awareness of this effort. Just think of all the good we could do in the world if five million people pledge to do a good deed!” Goetz stated.
1. What can we learn about GoodPop?| A．It sells cooking ingredients. | B．It is socially responsible. |
| C．It donates used vehicles. | D．It is community-owned. |
| A．His love for frozen food. | B．His talk with a food seller. |
| C．His desire for healthier food. | D．His study on food preservation. |
| A．Partnerships help companies grow quickly. | B．Goodness can be spread among people. |
| C．Individuals can make little difference. | D．Generosity is key to good teamwork. |
| A．Hopeful. | B．Cautious. | C．Anxious. | D．Humorous. |
内容包括：
1、简要描述事情的经过（打篮球、碰撞、争执等）；
2、分析发生冲突的原因（遇事不够冷静、说话伤人、太在意比赛输赢等）；
3、谈谈避免冲突的做法（请考生根据自己的经历或感想，提出至少两种做法）。
注意：1. 词数不少于100字；
2. 可适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
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