2. Write your own understandings of the relationship between family members.
3. 100—120 words.
写作要求: 1. 语言流畅, 语法正确； 2. 词数：100左右； 3. 题目已给出。
How to Get Along with Your Parents
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4 . About 72% of Americans use social media, where it’s common to make new friends, build relationships, or share photos of your daily life.
Social media allows people to connect in ways that wouldn’t otherwise be possible, and can often expand (扩展) people’s social circles, says Kathryn Moore, Ph. D., a psychologist at Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center in Santa Monica. On social media, you can connect with those people in similar situations and share worries, fears, and celebrations, Moore says. According to her research, up to 64% of teens report they have made a new friend online, for example, and 83% of teens report that social media makes them feel more connected with their friends.
Social media can negatively impact relationships when you start comparing yourself to other people, including your friends, just based on their social media, Moore says. For example, some may fear their lives aren’t as good as their friends’ and take friendships away because they feel they’re not good enough. Problems with self-esteem (自尊) can also appear when posting about some relationships on social media, but not all of them. “People might feel left out that they’re not as important if they’re not being shared on social media,” Moore says. Cyberbullying (网络霸凌) can also negatively impact relationships, whether you are receiving mean comments or sending them to someone else.
In order to grow a relationship that started online you should show the real you. To deepen a relationship that started on social media, Moore suggests talking on the phone or meeting in person. This allows for more fluid (流畅的) conversations, where you can communicate in real time. Remember that the people who you meet online can become an important part of your life.
“If a relationship created through online resources is treated with respect and consideration, it can be a great way to meet someone you might never have had the chance to meet,” says Don Grant, Ph. D., chairman of the American Psychological Association’s Device Management & Intelligence Committee.
1. What can we say about social media according to Moore’s research?| A．It has become the most important way for teens to make friends. |
| B．It prevents people from making friends in real life. |
| C．It can help teens to develop real relationships. |
| D．It makes teens feel more lonely and lost. |
| A．Social media may influence relationships in a bad way. |
| B．Building relationships online is not a piece of cake. |
| C．Relationship online makes people less connected. |
| D．Social media increases the risk of cyberbullying. |
| A．It leads people to lose chances to meet face to face. |
| B．It is more respectable than the relationship in real life. |
| C．It can be meaningful if dealt with properly. |
| D．It can be developed in an informal way. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
5 . English is English, right? Not exactly. Although Americans share the same language as those in Great Britain, words that commonly mean one thing in America can mean something completely different in Britain. Here are some examples.
In the United States a bird is, well, an animal with feathers. In England, however, a bird is often used to describe a young female, similar to the way young women are referred to “chicks” in America. But be careful when you are calling your boss’ daughter a bird, because some Britons consider the word a negative expression.
Saying you need a new trainer in America means something quite different from it does in England. In the US, trainers are healthy and strong experts who can help you work out. However, in England, trainers are just another name for tennis shoes.
In America, the word “jumper” usually means a call to 911, as it can refer to a person who’s trying to jump from a bridge or building. The meaning couldn’t be more different in Great Britain, where “jumper” is the name given to a knit top, or, as it’s called in America：a sweater.
Telling a Londoner that you like to sleep with your comforter every night may cause some strange looks, unless you’re a baby. In the US, a comforter is a cover for bed that is filled with a soft material, but in England, a comforter is a word used to describe a baby’s pacifier (橡皮奶嘴).
In America, a casket, also called a coffin (棺材), clearly has a sad meaning. In Great Britain, on the other hand, a casket has a completely different meaning：it refers to a small box used to store jewelry or other valuable objects.
If a Londoner tells an American he locked something in his boot, the American may look at him strangely. In America, a boot is a type of footwear, while in England the word is used to refer to a trunk (后备箱) of a car.
1. If you call a young English female a bird, she would most probably ________.| A．feel unhappy about it |
| B．find it very interesting |
| C．consider you are strange |
| D．think you come from the US |
| A．chick | B．trainer |
| C．jumper | D．comforter |
| A．has locked his car by accident |
| B．needs to return to his car for something |
| C．has dropped something into his footwear |
| D．needs to open his casket to get some jewelry |
| A．English is widely spoken in the world. |
| B．British English has experienced many changes. |
| C．American English is easier than British English. |
| D．British English and American English have some differences. |
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7 . On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have
As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her
Once there, Lenoue was
As for Bailey, she is more
Although the two young women were strangers before the
| A．designed | B．followed | C．changed | D．finished |
| A．delay | B．chance | C．trouble | D．excuse |
| A．judge | B．volunteer | C．classmate | D．competitor |
| A．race | B．school | C．town | D．training |
| A．agreed | B．returned | C．stopped | D．promised |
| A．courage | B．aid | C．patience | D．advice |
| A．went away | B．stood up | C．stepped aside | D．bent down |
| A．medical | B．public | C．constant | D．equal |
| A．interrupted | B．assessed | C．identified | D．appreciated |
| A．hunger | B．pain | C．cold | D．tiredness |
| A．worried | B．ashamed | C．confused | D．discouraged |
| A．game | B．problem | C．lesson | D．deal |
| A．leave | B．cure | C．bother | D．understand |
| A．ride | B．test | C．meet | D．show |
| A．secret | B．display | C．benefit | D．exchange |
8 . It’s obvious that plastic pollution is a big problem nowadays. Luckily, researchers have found a chemical from a kind of worm can degrade one of the most common forms of plastic. The finding could open up new ways to deal with the problem.
There have been several studies showing microorganisms can release enzymes (酶) that cause the plastic polyethylene (聚乙烯) to start to change. But that process takes a long time. The recently-discovered enzymes were found in the saliva (唾液) of the wax worm moth. They appear to act in only a few hours.
Federica Bertocchini is one of the researchers who helped write a study on the finding. She is also a beekeeper. Bertocchini said that one year she found her honeycombs full of wax worms. Honeycombs are built by bees to store honey. She cleaned the honeycombs and put the worms in a plastic bag. When she returned, she found the bag was full of holes. All this made her wonder if the worms were eating the plastic or if there was a chemical reaction that caused the holes, leading to the idea of the research.
“We checked that, doing proper lab experiments, and we found the polyethylene had been oxidized (氧化),” she said.
In her latest research, Bertocchini and her coworkers identified two enzymes in the worm’s saliva. The enzymes appeared to break down polyethylene in only a few hours at room temperature. Bertocchini says her team is still trying to understand how the worms deal with the plastic. She adds, hopefully in the future, the enzymes can be used in homes, where each family could deal with their own plastic waste.
1. What does the underlined word “degrade” in paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Break down. | B．Bring forth. | C．Compete with. | D．Pick out. |
| A．They’re easily available. | B．They can be produced at home. |
| C．They function very fast. | D．They can be applied to all plastics. |
| A．How Bertocchini found the enzymes. | B．Why Bertocchini cleaned the honeycombs. |
| C．How Bertocchini took care of the honeycombs. | D．How Bertocchini came up with the idea of the research. |
| A．They will work at room temperature. | B．People can make them on their own. |
| C．They will solve all plastic pollution. | D．They will become a household product. |
9 . A self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh winked at me: The Dutch painter’s life and Post-Impressionism art are the subjects of Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. The interactive exhibition will continue touring through North and South America later.
The unique show was created in 2020 by Mathieu St-arnaud, the creative director of Normal Studio in Montreal, Canada, and his team of artists. The self-guided tour includes important moments in Van Gogh’s life, and more than 300 Van Gogh’s paintings were digitally reproduced and edited into a 35-minute film. The film is played repeatedly and is presented on a large digital landscape using 360°-projection (360度投影) technology.
“This showed me a new way to enjoy art. After all, not everyone can go to a museum that owns: a real Van Gogh’s painting,” said Samantha Kates, 14, who viewed the exhibition in Los Angeles. Like many visitors, Samantha was curious about the technology that allows viewers to “communicate” with Van Gogh. “There was a projector that was making all of these colors appear,” Samantha said. “They would also appear on my skin, and that really made me feel a part of the painting.”
11-year-old Abby Kates, who only knew The Starry Night before experiencing the exhibition in San Diego, found another benefit of the show. “My Beyond Van Gogh experience was different because I got to do yoga,” she said. “It was peaceful, and I got to think deeply and stay calm while enjoying the art. Now I became interested in this talent.”
“Yoga is really a process. It brings awareness to the present moment,” Michael Caldwell, a local yoga instructor, said. “Doing yoga in an environment like the Van Gogh show really helps you to focus on the constancy (恒定性) of change, which we can see through the exhibition with Van Gogh’ s progress over time. And seeing that process in ourselves, we can better appreciate it and know how to live our lives.”
1. What’s unique about Beyond Van Gogh?| A．A team of creative artists work as guides for it. |
| B．Van Gogh’s works have been digitally recreated. |
| C．It holds special lectures on Post-Impressionism art. |
| D．It shows a 3D film based on Van Gogh’s life stories. |
| A．Produce their own artworks. |
| B．Experience art in a realistic way. |
| C．Talk to famous artists face to face. |
| D．Get close to the real works of Van Gogh. |
| A．It can greatly improve viewers’ yoga skills. |
| B．It can help create an artistic environment. |
| C．It encourages deep thinking on creativity. |
| D．It inspires viewers to reflect on themselves. |
| A．Van Gogh’s art still keeps pace with the age |
| B．A Van Gogh show is touring through the US |
| C．Using technology to bring Van Gogh’s art to life |
| D．Connecting visitors to great artists through yoga |
10 . Everyone knows what makes a good story. Our hero starts their journey as a flawed (有缺陷的) but relatable being with a personal goal. In scene after scene, they face challenges and setbacks that push them down new paths. By the end of the tale, they have succeeded and become a better person in the process. Just think of Jane Eyre, Luke Skywalker or Gilgamesh.
We love these plots in the novels we read, the films we watch and the video games we play. But the principles of a good story offer much more than entertainment. Recent research shows that the narratives we tell ourselves about our lives can powerfully shape our resilience (恢复力；弹力) to stress. People who generate tales of struggle and redemption (救赎) from their own lives appear to have much better mental health. You could describe this as the flawed hero effect.
Better yet, psychologists have found that spinning our memories into a well-told life narrative, and viewing our future as an extension of this story, can help us achieve our goals for self-improvement. And if you want to turn over a new leaf, it helps to choose a significant date that signals the start of a new “chapter”. Contrary to popular skepticism, resolutions made on 1 January are more effective for this reason. So, whether your goal is saving money, studying for exams, quitting smoking or getting fit, there is no better time to start. You just need to know how to use the power of self-narrative to boost your willpower, improve your well-being and create a better you.
1. Why are people who narrate their own life stories healthier mentally?| A．They are ready to help others. |
| B．They work more seriously. |
| C．They are more resistant to pressure. |
| D．They are more skilled at playing games. |
| A．Retell. | B．Forecast. | C．Memorize. | D．Create. |
| A．Improve happiness index. | B．Keep fit. |
| C．Strengthen willpower. | D．Create yourself. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Opposed. | C．Curious. | D．Subjective. |
