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 . 假定你是李华,元宵节到来之际,你想请初来你校的英国交换生John一起体验这一传统节日。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件。内容包括:
1.写信目的；
2.节日简介；
3.希望对方回复。
注意:
1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾部分已经写好,不计入总词数；
3.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Lantern Festival, falling in the first Chinese lunar month, is an important and traditional festival     1     (celebrate) by people nationwide. It is the first time that people     2    (see) the full moon in the lunar year. In ancient China, night is called Xiao and the first lunar month is called Yuan month, so this festival is also called the Yuanxiao Festival in China. It marks the end of the celebration of the Spring Festival and is also the first major festival for people     3    (observe) after Chinese New Year. 

Like the Spring Festival, on the Lantern Festival, all the family members go home     4     a reunion. In the evening, people usually watch beautiful lanterns, guess interesting and     5    (challenge) lantern riddles and perform wonderful dragon dances. In     6    (add), it is a custom for people to eat yuanxiao, a kind of sweet dumpling,     7     is round balls made of glutinous rice flour with     8    (vary) of fillings inside. In some places people sometimes put a coin into a certain one when making sweet dumplings. It is believed that the one who     9     (happen) to find and eat the sweet dumpling with a coin in     10     will have good luck for the whole year.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Former schoolmates.

B．Teacher and student.

C．Neighbours.

2. What did the man do three years ago?

A．He was a doctor.

B．He was a teacher.

C．He was a tourist guide.

3. What did the man think of the woman’s attitude towards her work?

A．Absent-minded.

B．Less interested.

C．Heartily devoted.

4. What can we know about Emma?

A．She is the man’s wife.

B．She is in touch with the man.

C．She went to England two years ago.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much will the new bookcase cost?

A．$59.

B．$62.

C．$65.

2. When will the woman probably buy the bookcase?

A．Right now.

B．Next Friday.

C．Two weeks later.

7 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the speakers?

A．They are a couple.

B．They are good friends.

C．They are strangers.

2. What will the man do for the woman?

A．Offer her a free meal.

B．Make plans with her and her family.

C．Help her create a restaurant business.

8 . When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was _________, but also nervous about what to wear. Mom suggested I wear high heels (高跟鞋).

“Mom, I don’t know if I can wear these,” I said, feeling _________. “Don’t worry, sweetie. Just take small _________ and keep your weight centered,” she suggested.

As I arrived at the party, I tried to be _________ and act like everything was fine. But _________ struck when I stepped onto the dance floor. I _________ my own feet, falling to the ground in front of everyone.

I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was _________. But deep down, I felt like a tomato, wanting to _________.

My friend Lilly helped me _________ that incident and managed me another high heels as a support so that nobody would understand my hesitation. But a little bit __________ continued in my mind.

When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete __________ at the party. “It’s okay. You tried something new, and it didn’t go as __________. But that’s how we learn and grow. Don’t be too __________ on yourself and wear what you feel __________ in,” Mom said, giving me a hug.

From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to __________ my true self and not worry about what others thought.

1.

A．surprised

B．excited

C．relaxed

D．satisfied

2.

A．unsure

B．unsafe

C．unusual

D．unhappy

3.

A．breaks

B．turns

C．steps

D．attempts

4.

A．genuine

B．polite

C．serious

D．cool

5.

A．danger

B．injury

C．disaster

D．wonder

6.

A．landed on

B．tripped over

C．kicked up

D．ran into

7.

A．a hot potato

B．a big fish

C．no luck

D．no big deal

8.

A．fight

B．argue

C．disappear

D．struggle

9.

A．approach

B．avoid

C．prevent

D．identify

10.

A．patience

B．bravery

C．worry

D．anger

11.

A．fool

B．hero

C．stranger

D．dancer

12.

A．suggested

B．expected

C．promised

D．directed

13.

A．dependent

B．easy

C．careful

D．hard

14.

A．fashionable

B．tight

C．comfortable

D．special

15.

A．promote

B．accept

C．trust

D．refuse

9 . 假定你是李华，你的新西兰笔友Jack对中国画很感兴趣，想了解《清明上河图》，请你给他写一封邮件介绍这幅画。内容包括：
1.《清明上河图》的简单介绍；2.《清明上河图》的历史地位和影响。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.请在相应位置作答。
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10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the relationship between the speakers?

A．Good friends.

B．Fellow students.

C．Roommates.

2. When did Sarah start college?

A．A year ago.

B．Three months ago.

C．A week ago.

3. Why does Ricky want to move?

A．He wants younger company.

B．He wants to be near college.

C．He doesn’t get along with the host family.

4. What will Ricky probably do next?

A．Visit a teacher.

B．Hang out with friends.

C．Give John a phone call.