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. |
My Best Teaching Experience
Tyler was only in my senior class for a semester. He had been suspended (使停学) many times in previous years because of his anger issues. When he entered my class, I thought the worst.
Tyler sat in the back row. Every time I talked to the class, I would ask students questions, calling them by name. Unfortunately, every time I called on Tyler, he would respond with a joke. If he got an answer wrong, he would become angry.
About a month into the year, I was still trying to connect with Tyler. I can usually get students involved in class discussions or at least have them sit quietly and attentively (专心地). By contrast, Tyler was often loud and sometimes rude.
He had been in so much trouble over the years. He expected his teachers to know about his past; about how many times he had been sent to the office or suspended from school. I had found that these sorts of referrals (移交) were not very effective and that students would return from the office behaving worse than before.
One day, Tyler was talking over me while I was teaching. I stopped my lesson and said, “Tyler, why don’t you join in our discussion instead of having one of your own?” With that, he got up from his chair, pushed it over and yelled something. I can’t remember what he said other than that he included some impolite words. I sent Tyler straight to the office, and he received a week’s suspension.
To this point, this was one of my worst teaching experiences. Tyler’s anger was almost too much for me. The week Tyler was suspended from school was a wonderful time, and we got a lot accomplished as a class. However, the suspension week would soon come to an end, and I was fearful of his return.
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On the day of Tyler’s return, I stood at the door awaiting him.
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
| A．The cost of a trip. |
| B．The weather in London. |
| C．Their friends’ trip to London. |
| A．Very hot. | B．Warm and nice. | C．Quite cold. |
| A．Ask their friends for advice. |
| B．Consult a tour guide on their trip. |
| C．Make a plan for their vacation. |
4 . On a bright September day in the French Alps in 2022, John McAvoy was 38 kilometres into a very exhausting ultramarathon through rough mountain paths. Battling tiredness, he pushed his body and mind through the final leg of the race. With the finish arch in the famous town of Chamonix just four kilometres away and the cloud-topped peak of Mont Blanc high over him, McAvoy welled up with emotion.
In that moment, he felt so free and alive. It was quite the opposite from where his life had been a decade before. He had just been released from prison after serving a 10-year sentence.
Now 40 years old, McAvoy has spent the last 10 years rebuilding his life from one of crime to one with purpose. It was on this day, while running the ultramarathon, that he realized how impactful conquering (征服) this mountain run could be for inner-city kids like him. After all, sport had helped him live a normal life again and open up his world. It could do the same for others.
With the help of Youth Beyond Borders, McAvoy started the Alpine Run Project, which recently led 12 disadvantaged British young people through their own Mont Blanc races. The participants, from refugees (难民) to young reformed criminals and those who grew up in Children’s home, were matched with coaches, consultants and physiotherapists. After a six-month training program, the youth travelled to the Alps to meet up with McAvoy for their race.
McAvoy says the highlight of this project for him was watching Yasmin Mahamud, a 20-year-old refugee from Syria, run through the finish arch and into the arms of her new friends. It was a life-changing high for Mahamud, too-inspiring her to keep running, take up martial arts and go to university to study physiotherapy.
“It changed my point of view on life, says Mahamud. Pushing herself to complete the race gave her a brief experience of her own potential through hard work and devotion.” I will always be thankful to John for giving me this opportunity and guidance.
1. How did McAvoy feel before the finish arch?| A．He felt totally collapsed. | B．He was peaceful and hopeful. |
| C．He was satisfied with his pace. | D．He felt as if completely reborn. |
| A．He was a builder 10 years ago. | B．He realized the importance of sport. |
| C．He ran to make up for his past wrongs. | D．He had sympathy for the inner-city children. |
| A．A running coach. | B．A travel lover. | C．A homeless teenager. | D．A skilled athlete. |
| A．Live for the moment. | B．Dream big and climb high. |
| C．After the storm comes the rainbow. | D．Run after the light and become the light. |
1. What is the first destination of the tour?
| A．The museum. | B．The City Hall. | C．The park. |
| A．At 9:30 a. m. | B．At11:30 a. m. | C．At 1:30 p. m. |
| A．Safety information. | B．The gathering time. | C．Meal plans. |
1. How long has it been since the woman left school?
| A．4 years. | B．5 years. | C．8 years. |
| A．From his sister. | B．From a meeting. | C．From his teacher. |
| A．Visit her old friend. | B．Give a presentation. | C．Interpret for her boss. |
| A．Schoolmates. | B．Teacher and student. | C．Boss and employee. |
1. What does the woman think of herself?
| A．A skilled coach. | B．A reliable teammate. | C．A talented sportswoman. |
| A．To climb the wall. | B．To protect himself. | C．To share with the woman. |
| A．Careful. | B．Generous | C．Brave. |
1. Where did the woman plan to go?
| A．Cape Island. | B．Festo Island. | C．Dennis Island. |
| A．A tourist. | B．A shop owner. | C．A mechanic. |
| A．Fix her boat. | B．Talk to the man’s brother. | C．Buy some coffee beans. |
1. What’s wrong with the man’s order?
| A．It has been misplaced. | B．It has been delayed. | C．It has been lost. |
| A．The sales manager. | B．The customer. | C．The supplier. |
| A．Answer questions. | B．Wait for friends. | C．Book a flight. |
