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 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I sat in the breakfast corner with my four-year-old son, Matthew, trying to ignore the ache in my stomach. I was still recovering from a surgery. I hoped for strength and happiness. But the future seemed so hopeless.

Matthew jumped up from his spot on the kitchen floor. “Bird!” he shouted, rushing to the sliding door. Sure enough, there was a white dove seated on a rubber tree. It sat there a few moments, and then flew away. I’d never seen one in our neighborhood before.

When I dragged myself to the kitchen the next morning, the dove was back. This time it was with a mate carrying twigs (嫩枝), “Look, Matthew,” I said, pointing to the tree. “They’re going to make a nest.” The doves flew in and out of the courtyard all week, building on the top of the rubber tree. Matthew could hardly contain his excitement. Every morning, he’d run into the kitchen and take his spot by the sliding glass door, talking to the birds while they worked. As much as I was grieving (感到悲伤), I couldn’t help but look forward to the doves’ visits too. We watched their progress as if it were a real-life soap opera unfolding before us. Gradually, my pain disappeared, replaced by joy.

Then it all went wrong. The courtyard was a safe enough spot for a nest, but the rubber tree’s broad, thin leaves were far from stable. One night, a strong wind blew through, throwing the doves’ nest to the ground. I heard the twigs break apart. Nothing good ever lasts. I wouldn’t blame the doves if they never came back. But they returned. And they paid no attention to the pi le of sticks that had once been their nest. They started again from scratch, though the wind destroyed all their hard work. The next day, and the next, they renewed their efforts, as if nothing had happened.

注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右：
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1: I knew I had to do something for the poor creatures.

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Paragraph 2:“The birds were back!” Matthew announced.

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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。

Learning Chinese calligraphy     1     (list) as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art,     2     value is considered very high in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only     3     ancient artistic form of human language, but it also reflects Chinese traditions.

As someone who paints, draws, and loves all     4     (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was     5     (total ) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画)     6     (be) very difficult for a beginner. I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings     7     ( hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush     8     a very specific way; unlike a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when changing the angle or     9     (direct) of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.

After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment     10     (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.

4 . When I was living in New York, I decided it was time to get my middle-aged self back in shape. The gym near my house was tiny. I was the weakest person there and I felt _________ as I did my pull-ups (引体向上). However, nobody really seemed to _________ me.

One day I was on the assisted pull-up machine when a huge guy walked up to me and _________, “Why are you always doing assisted pull-ups?” I looked at him, embarrassed, searching for a(n) _________.“Because I can’t do real ones,” I finally _________. “Yes, you can. You are strong,” he smiled. “Get over here, and I’ll _________ you.” We walked over to the “real” pull-up bar, and he _________ how to do it. He told me, “_________ practicing and by the end of the month, you will be _________ to knock out four or five.”   

After that day, I started to love going there. I was __________ the weakest one there. But I could do pull-ups: First two, then nine. When I stopped __________ looking foolish, I started asking others questions.

There were __________ everywhere in that gym, once I was willing to ask for __________. By the time I left New York, I could complete 10 pull-ups and I had been certified as a personal __________, so I could teach other women what I’d __________ in that gym.

1.

A．out of place

B．out of shape

C．out of order

D．out of trouble

2.

A．hate

B．understand

C．notice

D．believe

3.

A．wondered

B．reminded

C．asked

D．suggested

4.

A．answer

B．aid

C．topic

D．chance

5.

A．agreed

B．promised

C．nodded

D．admitted

6.

A．persuade

B．show

C．contact

D．expose

7.

A．shouted

B．repeated

C．explained

D．stressed

8.

A．Keep

B．Avoid

C．Risk

D．Forget

9.

A．ready

B．willing

C．likely

D．certain

10.

A．yet

B．still

C．ever

D．never

11.

A．talking about

B．going on

C．worrying about

D．depending on

12.

A．teachers

B．friends

C．professors

D．athletes

13.

A．support

B．choice

C．challenge

D．guidance

14.

A．trainer

B．lawyer

C．assistant

D．doctor

15.

A．experienced

B．suffered

C．learned

D．hidden

5 . 假定你是校排球队队长李华。请写封邮件告知你的队友Chris球队近期将参加比赛，内容包括：
1.比赛信息；
2.赛前准备；
3.表达期待。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
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       Cheers,

Li Hua

6 . Why is the man in such a rush?

A．He missed his train.

B．He needed to buy a train ticket.

C．He went to the wrong station.

7 . Clara Barton packed her things at the office and went to her boss. “It’s been a pleasure working with you, but I’m leaving my job,” she turned and left.

“Why do you get home so early?” asked her sister Sally.

“The Civil War is taking its toll on the Union soldiers. I need to help them.” Sally looked around the room. “I’m going with you.” The two volunteered at a hospital where soldiers received treatment.  

After several months, Clara became worried. “Sally, this isn’t enough. I need to help the soldiers in the field and on the front line. I’m leaving in the morning.”

Sally looked surprised. “Clara! You can’t. It’s too dangerous!”

“The front-line soldiers who need help are in greater danger.”

Clara got donations (捐赠物) from wherever she could and used her own savings to buy things that soldiers need. She also organized men to give help, carry water, and prepare food for the wounded.

Months later, Clara eventually made it to the front line. The wounded soldiers were so thankful for what she had done; she was regarded as the Angel of the Battlefield.

After the Civil War ended, Clara went to Europe to rest her body and mind. So many years of helping soldiers and their family had worn her down.

While visiting Switzerland, Clara learned of the International Red Cross. Its aim of helping the victims (受害者) of war around the world created interest and excitement in Clara. It also encouraged an idea. When she returned home, Clara worked to start an American Red Cross. She even met with President Hayes to discuss it. Finally, on 21 May 1881, the American Red Cross was formed. A month later, Clara was made president of the organization.

1. What does the underlined phrase “taking its toll on” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Calling for.

B．Taking control of.

C．Having a bad effect on.

D．Making an impression on.

2. What is the right order of the events?
①Clara paid a visit to Switzerland.   
②Clara officially started the American Red Cross.   
③Clara learned about the International Red Cross.   
④Clara went to the front line to help wounded soldiers.   
⑤Clara quitted her job to volunteer at a hospital for soldiers.

A．⑤④③①②	B．⑤④①③②
C．④⑤③①②	D．④⑤①③②

3. Which of the following can best describe Clara?

A．Kind and smart.

B．Honest and generous.

C．Strict and narrow -minded.

D．Brave and warm -hearted.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To describe how cruel the Civil War was.

B．To tell how the International Red Cross was formed.

C．To explain the role that women played in the war.

D．To introduce an important woman in American history.

8 . In some ways, it is surprising that languages change. After all, they are passed down through the generations reliably enough for parents and children to communicate with each other.     1    . For example, while Japanese has changed relatively little over a thousand years, English evolved rapidly in just a few centuries. Many present day speakers find Shakespeare’s sixteenth-century plays difficult.

Languages change for a variety of reasons. Large-scale shifts often occur in response to social, economic, and political pressures, as there are many examples of language change fueled by invasions, colonization, and migration.     2    . Frequently, the needs of speakers drive language change. New technologies industries, products and experiences simply require new words. But the unique way that individuals speak also fuels language change because no two individuals use a language in exactly the same way.     3    . Through our day-to-day interactions, we pick up words and savings from other people and integrate them into our speech.

    4    . Vocabulary can change quickly as new words are borrowed from other languages, or as words get coined, combined, or shortened. Some words are even created through misinterpretation of form. The word pea is one such example. Four hundred years ago, pease could refer to either a single pea or many peas. People assumed that pease was the plural form of a new word, pea, based on the way pease sounded. While vocabulary can change quickly, sentence structure — the order of words in a sentence changes more slowly.     5    . For example, during the Great Vowel Shift five hundred years ago, the pronunciation of vowels in English changed greatly. This shift represents the biggest difference between the pronunciation of Middle English and Modern English.

A．Changes in sound are somewhat harder to document but just as interesting.

B．Yet linguists find that all living languages change over time — at different rates though.

C．As long as people are using a language, that language will undergo some change.

D．All natural languages change, and language change affects all areas of language use.

E．The three main areas of language that change over time are vocabulary, sentence structure, and pronunciation.

F．Even without these kinds of influences, a language can change steadily if enough users adopt a new way of speaking.

G．The vocabulary and phrases people use depend on where they live, their age, education level, social status and other factors.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How tall is the Eiffel Tower?

A．About 230 meters.

B．About 320 meters.

C．About 430 meters.

2. What is the man’s attitude towards Gustave Eiffel?

A．Confusing.

B．Forgiving.

C．Admiring.

10 . Her bicycle broke down, and she ________________________ (修理) this morning. （根据汉语提示补全句子）