1 . Growing up as kids we are told to share our toys and not to be selfish. We also live in an age when discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new trends growing all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?

“Oversharing” has become associated with social media, but it isn’t exclusive to this platform. Imagine you head to a party and meet someone. Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage advisor Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?

Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology (网络心理学), says the more details people uncover, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. It seems that searching for sympathy by oversharing is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.

However, Dr. Hand’s research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become-only if the posts that we share are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also avoid showing off, especially about our love lives. It makes sense-if your date is going “that well”, would you really have time to share a photo with text?

So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are too much.

1. What does the underlined word “exclusive” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Unique.

B．Similar.

C．Relevant

D．Distinct.

2. Why do some people prefer oversharing at parties?

A．To draw others’ attention.	B．To satisfy others’ curiosity.
C．To remove negative feelings.	D．To develop good relationships.

3. Which of the following may Dr. Hand agree with?

A．Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.

B．Oversharing negative experiences is equal to crying for help.

C．Oversharing isn’t likely to happen online when things go wrong.

D．Sharing negative posts can’t help one become socially attractive.

4. According to the text, what should be avoided for online sharing?

A．Reflecting on past bad manners.	B．Showing a great many expensive goods.
C．Writing a recipe for a balanced breakfast.	D．Recording unforgettable moments with friends.

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。

After filling out fifty applications, going through four interviews, and winning one offer, I took what I could get — a teaching job at what I considered a distant wild area: western New Jersey. My characteristic optimism was alive only when I reminded myself that I would be doing what I had wanted to do since I was fourteen — teaching English．

School started. I was teaching English. I worked hard, taking time off only to eat and sleep. And then there was my sixth-grade class who were only six years younger than me. I was struggling in my work as a young idealistic teacher. I wanted to make literature come alive and to promote a love for the written word. The students wanted to throw spitballs (纸团)and whisper dirty words in the back of the room.

In college, I had been taught that a successful educator should ignore bad behavior. So I did, confident that, as the textbook had said, the bad behavior would disappear as I gave my students positive attention. But in fact, humans, particularly teenagers, rarely seem reasonable. By the time my boss, who was also my taskmaster, known to be the strictest, most demanding, most quick to fire inexperienced teachers, came into the classroom to observe me, the students exhibited very little good behavior to praise.

My boss sat in the back of the room. The boys in the class were making animal noises, hitting each other while the girls filed their nails or read magazines. I just pretended it all wasn’t happening and went on lecturing and tried to ask some inspiring questions. My boss, sitting in the back of the room, seemed to be growing bigger and bigger. After twenty minutes, he left silently. Visions of unemployment marched before my eyes. I felt mildly proud that I got through the rest of class without crying, but at my next free period, I had to face him.

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。
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After class, I walked to his office, took a deep breath and opened the door.

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Inspired by his advice, I walked toward the classroom, determined to make a change.

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3 . 语法填空

Vincent Van Gogh was born in     1     small village in Holland. In his childhood, he loved to draw, and his work showed talent, but his father didn’t encourage him     2     (become) an artist. As a young adult, he wandered from job to job     3     little success and money. However, just before his 27th birthday, something changed inside Van Gogh. He realized he was meant to be a painter, and he     4     (begin) to study art with the help of his brother.

In 1886, Van Gogh moved to Paris, hoping to learn more about color techniques used by artists there. Instead of gray and brown, his work paid     5     (much) attention to yellow and orange. Soon he started to see life     6     (different): go slow, stop thinking, look around. These were his     7     (principle) for art, and was clearly shown in his masterpieces like Starry Nights and Sunflowers.

Probably no other artist, up to now in any culture, has achieved such     8     (popular). His paintings have been sold for millions, constantly     9     (break) the world record for art pieces. Of course, people are buying great art when they purchase his paintings. But they are also buying a piece of his story,     10     live on forever like his work.

5 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

I wasn’t the most popular kid in my freshman year. I wasn’t into fashion, preferred reading to sports, had difficulty talking to boys. Therefore, the first year of high school hadn’t been kind to me. I had no close friends. I mostly kept to myself with my head buried in a book.

Ashley was very different from me. She was outspoken and fashionable. She was quite popular. These were qualities I knew nothing about. We had always been in the same classes throughout school, but had never talked much.

During summer school, we were both taking classes. The teacher paired us up on an assignment. We met at the library to work on the project and really got well. Of course, Ashley did most of the talking. When classes ended we continued to hang out.

I looked up to Ashley; she was all of the things I thought I wanted to be. I began listening to the music she listened to, wearing the clothes she wore. I quit reading and started watching the TV programs Ashley watched. I even tailored my sophomore (大二) year schedule to her interests. I decided to take art class even though I had really wanted to take theatre.

When we started school again, Ashley introduced me to her group of friends, the “cool girls.” She was the leader of their group. Finally I fit in. I followed them around, laughing when they told jokes, agreeing when they had opinions. I didn’t say much. I wouldn’t want them to think that I was being rude by disagreeing. This continued for several months.

One day, I overheard Ashley and her friends were talking about me.

“She’s such a loser,” one girl said to the group. “Ashley, she just follows you around trying to be you. She copies you; she doesn’t have a personality of her own.”

Then Ashley replied, “I know, I wish she would leave us alone. We were in summer school together and now she thinks we’re best friends or something.”

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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I stood rooted to the spot, feeling mortified (受辱的) and heartbroken.

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Hearing my mom’s advice, l decided I was going to stop crying and discover who I was.

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6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Location is a factor that cannot     1     (ignore) when choosing a university. Some people like the     2     (convenient) of big cities, while others like the tranquility (宁静) of a smaller college town. If students choose to study abroad, is it important to choose a big city?

Before answering the question, let’s take a look at students     3     (study) in China. Many students prefer big cities, like Beijing or Shanghai,     4     they can get almost anywhere they need to be with convenient transportation. They can easily access museums, concerts, theaters and     5     (culture) events almost all of the time. However, students who study in big cities will     6     (typical) face a higher cost of living. Even though there are more opportunities     7     (go) out and do fun things in the city, it may take focus     8     from your studies.

That might be part of the reason why many students prefer a college in a small town. Besides the lower cost of living and fewer distractions, there’s     9     closer feeling of community among students.

So when choosing the location of your future university, consider your own preferences, your personal needs and career goals — then you     10     (find) the best option for you.

9 . Are you a moviegoer? If, like me, you’re a fan of film, then there’s no better place to watch something than on the big screen at the cinema. You enter the dark theatre and take your seat, ready to be entertained. But while you are absorbed in some movie magic, many others are now getting their film fix at home.

Over the last few years, cinemas have seen a comeback. Customers have been attracted by comfortable seats, and lots of choice of things to watch. Multiplexes in particular can screen up to twenty films at the same time, suiting all different tastes. In addition, 3D and even 4D movies can give the audience an extra immersive experience. So, what’s not to like about a trip to the cinema?

One answer to that question is convenience. Rather than going out, it’s so much easier to stay in and watch movies on a TV screen via an online streaming service. There’s plenty of choice, and it’s relatively cheap as well. But, personally, I find there’re too many distractions, and watching at home is not such an event. I miss the cinema!

The coronavirus pandemic has put the future of cinemas under the spotlight. Some have had to close because of reduced ticket sales. In the UK, it’s brought about a surge in TV watching and online streaming. It’s reported that half of UK adults will keep and continue using their new streaming subscriptions.

This isn’t great news for cinemas. They rely on the release of a big blockbuster to bring the crowds back, but the launch of new films, such as James Bond: No Time To Die, are being delayed. Disney has released its $200m blockbuster, Mulan, online instead of in movie theatres. John Fithian, from the National Association of Theatre Owners, told Variety magazine: “This idea of waiting out the pandemic to make your movies more profitable doesn’t make sense to me. There won’t be as much of an industry left to play your movies in if you do that.”

1. What’s mainly talked about in paragraph 2?

A．Why people don’t like to go to the cinema.

B．What has helped cinemas make a comeback.

C．How cinemas have developed in the last few years.

D．Whether cinemas can remain popular in the future.

2. What does the author say about watching films at home?

A．It can hardly suit all different tastes.	B．It’s time-consuming due to distractions.
C．It offers a variety of films free of charge.	D．It’s not as enjoyable an experience as going to cinemas.

3. What does the underlined word “surge” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Sudden increase.	B．Short-term benefit.
C．potential influence.	D．Fierce competition.

4. Which view would John Fithian agree with?

A．The release of blockbusters cannot bring the crowds back.

B．The pandemic hasn’t had a great effect on the film industry.

C．Delaying the release of blockbusters can bring in more profits.

D．Releasing films online is an alternative during the pandemic.