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 . 假定你叫李华，你的好友Simon给你发来e-mail说他升入高中以后在处理人际关系上感到很茫然，不知道如何结交新朋友。请你根据以下提示，用英语给他回复，提出一些看法和建议。
提示：
1. 与人接触时要面带微笑、对人友好；
2. 关心同学、乐于助人；
3. 学会倾听；
4. 展现才能。
参考词汇：才能：talent
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 文章的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Simon,
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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。

Heated arguments and cold silences usually happen between parents and their children. It is common for teenagers     1     (have) difficult relationships with their parents. Teenagers’ physical and mental changes may result     2     such family tensions. You may feel anxious about your height, your weight, your changing voice or spots. You may also have difficulty     3     (balance) your developing mental needs. You often fall into a dilemma between a new desire for     4     (independent) and a continued need for your parents’ love and support. It can be difficult when your parents treat you like a child     5     expect you to act like     6     adult, which may lead to a breakdown in your relationship.

    7     sometimes it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation. The key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. It is completely normal to suffer from the stress     8     is caused by parent-child tensions.     9     (fortunate), this stormy period will not last. Everything     10     (turn) out all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood.

4 . People believe that climbing can do good to health. Where can you learn the skill of climbing then? If you think that you have to go to the mountains to learn how to climb, you’re wrong. Many Americans are learning to climb in city gyms. Here, people are learning on special climbing walls. The climbing wall goes straight up and has small holding places for hands and feet.

How do people climb the wall? To climb need special shoes and a harness (保护带) around your chest to hold you. There are ropes tied to your harness. The ropes hold you in place so that you don’t fall. A beginner’s wall is usually about 15 feet high, and you climb straight up. There are small pieces of metal that stick out for you to stand on and hold on to. Sometimes it’s easy to see the new piece of metal. Sometimes, it’s not. The most difficult is to control your fear. It’s normal for humans to be afraid of falling, so it’s difficult not to feel fear. But when you move away from the wall, the harness and the ropes hold you, and you begin to feel safe. You move slowly until you reach the top.

Climbing’ attracts people because it’s good exercise for almost everyone. You use your whole body, especially your arms and legs. This sport gives your body a complete workout. When you climb, both your mind and your body can become stronger.

1. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Climbing is beneficial to one’s mind and body.

B．It is impossible to build up one’s body by climbing.

C．People can only learn the skill of climbing outdoors.

D．It is always easy to see holding places in climbing.

2. The most difficult thing to do in wall climbing is ________.

A．to tie ropes to your harness	B．to control your fear
C．to move away from the wall	D．to climb straight up

3. What does the underlined word “workout” in the last paragraph most probably mean?

A．Settlement.

B．Exercise.

C．Excitement.

D．Tiredness.

4. Where do you suppose this text comes from?

A．A science book.	B．A research report.
C．A sports magazine.	D．A sports history book.

5 . 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Linda对中餐很感兴趣请你根据所学知识给她回一封邮件，介绍你自己的治愈系美食——steamed fish。
内容应包括：
1. 描述你吃它的经历，尤其是第一次品尝的经历；
2. 介绍这种食物的特点，比如颜色、口感以及烹饪方式等。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
Dear Linda,
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Yours faithfully,

Li Hua

6 . 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。

Whenever I feel lonely, I have a secret recipe that never fails: rice, milk and sugar,     1     (cook) low and slow. No matter how bad my mood is, that perfect combination is always enough     2     (lift) my spirits. Sometimes the smell alone can do     3     trick, not to mention the lovely creamy flavour,     4     works like a time machine immediately transporting me back to my sunny childhood.     5     pleasure, I remember the lazy Sunday afternoons I used to spend in the warmth of my grandma’s flat,     6     (listen) to her wonderful stories and     7     (greedy) eating bowl after bowl of her delicious rice pudding. I take my time over every spoonful, gently rolling the silky dessert around my mouth and enjoying the perfect     8     (marry) of rice and milk. Before I know it, I am happy again. That’s certainly true for me. Comfort food     9     (taste) good and by building an     10     (emotion) bond with our happy memories, always makes us feel good. It isn’t just a bowl of noodles or chicken soup. It’s food for the soul.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man find the job interview?

A．Competitive.

B．Easy.

C．Unimportant.

2. What was the result of the job interview?

A．The man failed.

B．The man succeeded.

C．The man hasn’t got the result.

3. What are the speakers going to do?

A．Enjoy a meal.

B．Go to a party.

C．Have some drinks.