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 . A social phobia (恐惧症) in an anxiety disorder with strong fear in social situations.     1     when other people are around. Here are some suggestions to overcome social phobia.

Learn to relax. People with a social phobia often have anticipatory (预期的) anxiety.     2    . For this, we have to learn to relax instead of having the fear of the future situation. Besides, imagination can play tricks on us in social situations. In most cases you are afraid of things that have not happened or are not happening.     3    . However, that only exists in your mind. So, just learn to relax and enjoy just like everyone else is doing.

Be yourself. To some degree, social phobia is caused by the belief that we have to be perfect as others expect.     4    . So we do not have to focus so much on what others may think of us, but on feeling comfortable with ourselves without having to be perfect.

    5    . If we always avoid social situations out of fear, it is very difficult for us to be able to overcome them. If we try to relate to the outside of our usual circle, we will feel more comfortable little by little. In this way, when a social event arrives that we want to attend or take part in, we will be better able to be comfortable in it.

A．Look for social situations

B．Be imaginative in solving social issues

C．Perhaps you have a phobia about flying

D．We have to learn to accept and trust ourselves

E．In other words, they worry about the situation before it happens

F．You are held back by worrying about of what others may be thinking of you

G．People with social phobia feel fear, as well as nervousness, pain or shyness

3 . In 2002, Huang Hui, a researcher of the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, went diving (潜水) near Xisha Islands. In addition to getting an irremovable suntan (晒黑), she was left with memories of a beautiful experience with clear water and masses of colorful corals reef (珊瑚礁). However, due to climate change and human activities, the coral reef is reducing at an alarming rate and much of the breathtaking view of this reef has disappeared. “We started to grow corals near the Xisha Islands in 2010, and restored more than 200, 000 square meters of coral reefs,” Huang said.

In 2004, when Huang was attending the 10th International Coral Reef Conference, she found herself the only person from the Chinese mainland. She said she felt sad but she made up her mind to strengthen communication with other countries to improve China’s level in coral research. She visited top coral research organizations in the US and Australia, establishing long-term partnership with some of the world’s top coral researchers. By far, Huang has worked on coral research and conservation for 22 years.

Huang believes that making people be more ware of coral conservation matters most to the conservation of the coral reefs. “I want to call on more people to love nature and take part in the protection of ocean,” Huang said. “I am 50, and when I become 60, I hope that not only a coral island will be built but a sustainable development pattern (模式) will also be created,” said Huang. “The ideal state is that the coral island should be able to support fishermen and preserve the ecosystem,” she added.

1. What impressed Huang most when going diving near Xisha in 2002?

A．A sunburn on her skin.	B．A mass of colorful corals.
C．A sweet memory of her childhood.	D．The sudden disappearance of corals.

2. What does Paragraph 2 mainly focus on?

A．China’s advances in coral protection.	B．Huang’s contribution to coral protection.
C．Huang’s concern over coral protection.	D．People’s ignorance of coral protection.

3. What is the key to protecting corals according to Huang Hui?

A．Introduction of advanced technology.	B．Tough laws banning reef exploitation.
C．Public awareness of coral protection.	D．Communication with foreign countries.

4. What is the best title for this passage?

A．Corals in South China Sea are in danger.	B．Scientist plants corals to save ecosystem.
C．China is taking the lead in planting corals.	D．Measures are to be taken to protect corals.

4 . 假定你是校学生会主席李华，美国一学生访问团将来你校访问交流一天。请你写一篇英文演讲稿，欢迎他们的到来，并告知本次活动安排。内容包括：
(1)表示欢迎；
(2)具体活动安排：参观中国画展：品尝特色午餐；观看地方戏剧表演等；
(3)祝愿。     
注意：(1)词数80左右；
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear friends,

Welcome to our school!

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6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the man have a very bad cold?

A．One year ago.

B．Two years ago.

C．Three years ago.

2. What does the woman think probably causes the man’s problem?

A．His work.

B．His pay.

C．His test.

3. What is the woman going to do?

A．Take medicine.

B．Start a new job.

C．Give further tests.

4. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．At home.

B．In a hospital.

C．In a company.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Having a meeting.

B．Hosting a program.

C．Attending a class.

2. Why does the man enjoy being a singer?

A．He can travel a lot.

B．He can get cheap tickets.

C．He can sing with his father.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman talk to the man?

A．To express thanks.

B．To say hello to him.

C．To invite him to dinner.

2. What will the man do tonight?

A．Call the woman.

B．Visit his mother.

C．Throw a big party.

10 . What does the woman expect to do today?

A．Play tennis.

B．Go swimming.

C．Clean the house.