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 . When we want validation for our decisions we often turn to friends for advice and ____________ (approve). (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . The Internet has also made our lives unbelievably convenient, with all sorts of goods and services _________ (provide) by electronic commerce. (所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . ________ by his parents, he still has no confidence in overcoming the difficulties.(encourage) （所给词的适当形式填空）

5 . ______ (variety) Chinese apps have been springing up on the western internet, placing the local government in panic.(所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . He observed that the bacteria ________ (surround) the mould were dead. （所给词的适当形式填空）

7 . When it comes to his poor eyesight, he spends every evening in the study with his eyes ______ (glue) to the screen. (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . The Little Prince, ______ (intend) for kids, has appealed to people of different ages. (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . Teenagers ______ (glue) to their smartphones tend to have bad academic performance. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . The retired presidents of South Korea will always find themselves ______ (charge) with diverse crimes. (所给词的适当形式填空)