1 . It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they do not trust their children to deal with crisis; that they talk too much about certain problems; and that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships.
I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when young.
Young people often annoy their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in the entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then it turns out that their music or entertainers or clothes or hairstyles annoy their parents. This gives them additional enjoyment. At least in a small way, they are leaders in style and taste.
Sometimes you are proud, because your parents can’t change what you do. If they do approve, it looks as if you are betraying (背叛) your own age group. But in that case, you are assuming that you are an underdog: you can’t win, but at least you can keep your honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after long years if you were completely under your parents’ control in your childhood. But it ignores the fact that you should be responsible for yourself.
From my teaching experience for ages, I want to give you young people the following advice that perhaps can help deal with the generation gap properly. If you plan to control your life, co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm your parents into doing things the way you want. You can impress them with your sense of responsibility, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.
1. What can we know from the young people's views in Paragraph 1?| A．Parents are lacking in humor and like talking a lot. |
| B．Parents always know much and keep pace with the times. |
| C．Parents should be responsible for all the misunderstandings. |
| D．Parents believe their children's ability to solve any problems. |
| A．They find extra fun from their annoying actions. |
| B．They are quite content to be away from the adult society. |
| C．They make full use of their music to speed up their lives. |
| D．They always annoy their parents in order to enjoy music. |
| A．Lovely dog. | B．Failure. | C．Partner. | D．Looker. |
| A．A capable chef. | B．A famous writer. |
| C．A senior teacher. | D．A trusted entertainer. |
2 . A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have found that dogs do not use their tails to help stabilize their movements, which is contrary to previous research results. Instead, as they explain in their paper, the tails are used as a communications device.
The researchers began their work by noting that dogs are unique among mammalian carnivores(哺乳食肉动物) because they do not climb trees. Thus, their tails are not needed to help them survive in such an environment. They then noted that many other ground animals with tails use them for stabilization during running or jumping, Cheetahs(猎豹) , for example, use their tails to help them remain stable as they run very fast. Dogs' tails, the researchers noted, are smaller than those of tree-dwelling(树栖的) creatures and much less flexible than those found on creatures such as cats, which use them quite often to keep their balance.
To learn whether dogs' tails help stabilize their movements, the researchers dressed several sheepdogs in suits with sewn-in sensors, so that they could take down on a computer the movement of every part of the body during their running, jumping and other activities.
Overall, the researchers found that dogs do not use their tails to help them keep their balance or to change direction, or for anything else, at least physically. They note that previous research has shown that dogs use their tails to convey their mood and intentions. Fast wagging, for example, usually means the dog is happy. They suggest that while the tails of dogs may have once served a large purpose, those that live in modern times appear to only use them to show others around them how they are feeling-a very useful ability for a pack animal.
1. What's the author's purpose in mentioning cheetahs and cats in Paragraph 2?| A．To compare their tails' use with the dogs'. |
| B．To stress the unique function of cats' tails. |
| C．To emphasize the importance of dogs' life. |
| D．To state cheetahs' various hunting methods. |
| A．To distinguish them from the real dogs. |
| B．To control their tails wagging frequently. |
| C．To keep their body balance over fast runs. |
| D．To record the movements of every part of their body. |
| A．It can't run as fast as a normal one. |
| B．It will be less flexible to make turns. |
| C．It will often roll over during running and jumping. |
| D．It can't communicate with its visual body language. |
| A．The Removal of Dogs' Tails Is Acceptable |
| B．Dogs' Tails Are Not Used for Stabilization |
| C．Dogs' Tails Are More Flexible in Modern Times |
| D．The Function of Dogs' Tails Has Changed Entirely |
3 . On that day, I was firstly invited by my colleague, Marion, to her birthday party. When I arrived and sat in the corner, a young man opened the door. He was the most handsome man I had seen in my 22 years-with a black crew haircut, a small mustache and beautiful blue eyes. “He is an excellent example,” Marion whispered to me. “And his name was Johan Viggo.”
I was extremely shy and nervous when the party started. We all played the Catch the Fox; but I cheated and got Johan Viggo’s number, 13. Before I could call it, he called my number, 10. I was caught by him. Later, I learned that he had cheated, too. Afterwards, we as friends matched, and had a better understanding.
When drinks and food were served, Johan Viggo offered me a taste of his ice cream. He sat with me and asked if he could take me home. I agreed. And eventually, Marion waved us out of her party one by one.
Several days later, Johan Viggo said his vacation was over and he would return to his ground troops where he served, saying he had a lot to do. “During my break, I will go online to teach my primary school students music.”
Two months ago, Bosnian Kalesic, head of Woods Primary School, Marion’s friend, told Johan Viggo she would find a substitute teacher to cover his classes while he was on duty, but he insisted on continuing to teach. She said, “Johan is an excellent example. He also teaches our kids the significance of practice and determination.”
However, Johan Viggo said to me he was not doing anything extraordinary. “My mom was a music teacher. That’s why I do what I do. I am here to do what’s needed, and if that means standing outside for 24 hours straight in the freezing cold, I’m ready to do that, because it’s my duty as a soldier to follow orders.”
1. Why does the author mention the Catch the Fox in Paragraph 2?| A．To display number 13 is more popular than number 10. |
| B．To prove the most popular party is constantly changing. |
| C．To show that he and Viggo both have a desire to know each other. |
| D．To suggest that he and Viggo have known each other for a long time. |
| A．Viggo was very strict with kids. | B．Viggo was irreplaceable anytime. |
| C．Viggo had a positive effect on kids. | D．Viggo was diligent and independent. |
| A．A soldier and teacher. | B．A soldier and student. |
| C．A headmaster and writer. | D．A headmaster and teacher. |
| A．Ambitious. | B．Devoted. | C．Humorous. | D．Outgoing. |
4 . The website Books We Love is back with strong recommendations for new books handpicked by its staff, which will interest readers deeper.
Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld
A young child named Finn is sad and does not want to get out from beneath their blanket. His loving grandfather gently convinces him to go for a walk, and Finn gradually appears from his shell as the grandfather points out what’s beneath all the things they see. Beneath the surface of Cori Doerrfeld’s quiet story lies a deep emotional intelligence.
Limitless by Jeanna Smialek
New York Times reporter Jeanna covers the organization the Federal Reserve (Fed) (美联储) and explains how much the Fed affects the lives of ordinary people, which is the key point, and details the changing role of the Fed among worldwide financial crisis. Through human-level storytelling, she makes the Fed’s decision-making feel refreshingly transparent.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Has there ever been a better time to read about a charming funny young woman who just can’t seem to get it together? This book follows Eve Brown-a talented cook, extraordinary singer, devoted sister. At the start of the story, she is idle. As her story progresses, Eve winds up (以……告终) learning a lot about herself and what she’s capable of. Besides, her struggle also helps illustrate how rigid and often misguided the expectations of our family, friends and communities can be. “In this sense, the author is also an educator,” a famous editor, Code Switch says.
The Color Purple by Linda Holme
It is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which is about a love story that begins on the Italian Coast in the early 60s and eventually appears on the screen in Hollywood. As the settings shift from Italy to Edinburgh to Los Angles, you will find yourself longing to go as well. Buy it on Amazon.
1. What can be the topic of Limitless?| A．An important organization. | B．A changing role in the world. |
| C．The worldwide financial crisis. | D．The Fed’s effect on people’s lives. |
| A．Cori Doerrfeld’s. | B．Talia Hibbert’s. |
| C．Linda Holme’s. | D．Jeanna Smialek’s. |
| A．Beneath. | B．Limitless. |
| C．The Color Purple. | D．Act Your Age, Eve Brown. |
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6 . Knowledge is power, and the more you learn about mental health, the better the position you may be in to help those facing mental health battles. Consider doing the following things to support those closest to you.
Attend a training course
Listen
If someone approaches you in their time of need, it’s not always easy to know what you’re supposed to do, and it may be more beneficial for you to just listen.
While being a listening ear is sometimes all someone needs to feel better, you can also become an ongoing source of support. Check in with the person experiencing a mental health problem like depression so that they know you are always there for them. Make contact with them regularly to see how they are feeling. Just knowing someone cares can make a world of difference.
Call emergency services
Your support, guidance, and listening ear can be of great value to anyone going through a tough time.
| A．Check in with them |
| B．Suggest support services |
| C．However, it’s essential to know your limits |
| D．Such a course may just help you to prevent someone’s depression |
| E．They may not need you to offer solutions or even give them a hug |
| F．Sometimes, the best thing you can do is encourage them to seek professional help |
| G．You don’t have to be in a professional health role to attend depression prevention training |
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?
| A．Friends. | B．Neighbors. | C．Police and witness. |
| A．When he drove on his way to work. |
| B．When he walked on his way home. |
| C．When he took a walk in a park. |
| A．Blue jeans. | B．A yellow hat. | C．Brown shoes. |
| A．The weapons he had. |
| B．The color of his clothes. |
| C．His figure. |
1. Why did the zoo build a new monkey park?
| A．It was too small for the additional monkeys. |
| B．It needed a treehouse to be more interesting. |
| C．The zoo needed to change its park to get more visitors. |
| A．Watching the turtles. |
| B．Feeding the monkeys. |
| C．Feeding the turtles. |
| A．In the park. | B．In a car. | C．In the zoo. |
1. What do we know about Vikings’ beliefs about teeth?
| A．They value the teeth a lot. |
| B．They think teeth are good weapons. |
| C．They think teeth shouldn't be buried. |
| A．To show the connection between Vikings and tooth care. |
| B．To show the connection between teeth and good luck. |
| C．To show the connection between teeth and animals. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. |
| A．It can entertain them. |
| B．It helps them take tooth care seriously. |
| C．It makes children love the story. |
10 . I grew up in an age of delayed gratification (满足), when I had to wait for almost everything.
The mail came once a day. Classic movies were shown on television.
And then there was money. The banks did business on weekdays only. They opened at 9 and closed at 4.
Such was the world as recently as the 1970s. Everything seemed to operate on a strict clock, and the words "on demand" had no meaning, for there was no force on earth that could change the US Mail’s schedule, or get the bank to stay open a minute past.
And then, seemingly overnight, everything changed. ATMs, movies on DVD and, of course, the personal computer, meant that we could have almost anything we wanted, when we wanted it.
However, I am not charmed by what we have gained.
| A．Most stores were closed on Sundays. |
| B．In this way the virtue of patience is practiced. |
| C．Instead, I am gently fascinated by what was lost. |
| D．This was the way things worked, and it was all we knew. |
| E．If I can have something this fast, why can’t I have it faster? |
| F．You needed money but didn’t make it to the bank on time? |
| G．And, of course, one had to be home at the appointed time to watch them. |
