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. |
A.In any case. | B.In public. | C.In person. | D.In advance. |
A.Unconcerned. | B.Positive. | C.Worried. | D.Confused. |
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. |
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2.节日简介;
3.希望对方回复。
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1.词数80左右;
2.开头和结尾部分已经写好,不计入总词数;
3.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
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Yours,
Li Hua
The Lantern Festival, falling in the first Chinese lunar month, is an important and traditional festival
Like the Spring Festival, on the Lantern Festival, all the family members go home
1. Where did the speaker learn the safety rules of Skydance?
A.From a short film. |
B.From a lecture. |
C.From some books. |
A.Excited. |
B.Frightened. |
C.Surprised. |
A.Her sister. |
B.Her grandfather. |
C.The speaker. |
A.Helped her grandfather. |
B.Watched her grandfather landing. |
C.Took a picture of her grandfather landing. |
1. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Former schoolmates. |
B.Teacher and student. |
C.Neighbours. |
A.He was a doctor. |
B.He was a teacher. |
C.He was a tourist guide. |
A.Absent-minded. |
B.Less interested. |
C.Heartily devoted. |
A.She is the man’s wife. |
B.She is in touch with the man. |
C.She went to England two years ago. |
1. How much will the new bookcase cost?
A.$59. | B.$62. | C.$65. |
A.Right now. | B.Next Friday. | C.Two weeks later. |
A.In a supermarket. |
B.In a classroom. |
C.In an office. |
A.A dentist. |
B.A cleaner. |
C.A cook. |
A.The woman. |
B.The man’s friends. |
C.The man’s family. |
A.Biology. |
B.Chemistry. |
C.Calligraphy. |