2 . We all love our parents and turn to them when we’re in need, but would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends in the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites have become virtual extensions of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends?

In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with the latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they had no need to be tech-savvy. However, more and more parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation to educate themselves about social networking sites.

These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them; there’s also a certain amount of control over privacy that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.

It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our online lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “reject” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a sense of being watched and no longer feel free to comment or communicate the way you did before.

A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their child ignores their request: “ When a teen ignores a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to exert their independence.”

Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the blow when you do choose not to add them to your friends list.

1. Many parents teach themselves social networks because ________.

A．they are not content with their daily life	B．they regard social networks important
C．they are curious to explore new technologies	D．they want to view their children’s online activities

2. What might be the reason for teens to reject their parents’ request?

A．They can’t choose friends around them.	B．They have nothing to hide.
C．They don’t want to teach their parents.	D．Their privacy can not be guaranteed if so.

3. A recent survey suggested that ________.

A．teens value their privacy and independence	B．a teen’s rejection means they have something to hide
C．a teen’s rejection means nothing special	D．independence is everything teens desire

4. What is most likely to be talked about next?

A．How to bridge the generation gap.	B．How to make friends on social networks.
C．How to explain to parents about the rejection.	D．How to use the social networking sites.

4 . There are lots of friends who pepper our world. Partying friends, business partners,cool co-workers you have a drink with after work.    1     But what makes a true friend?

1.They don't judge you.

    2       When something embarrassing,upsetting,or bad happens or something goes wrong and you can't deal with it alone, a real friend will listen without judging,Brene Brown says we re blessed to have just one or two friends we can trust with our "shame stories"

2.They speak truth.

Real friends never sugarcoat anything just to please you.     3     And you've learned to appreciate this,because not many other people in your life will tell it like it is.They tell you the truth not to hurt you, but to help you make the right choices in your life and become a better person because of this.

3. You can show them all sides of yourself.

A real friend isn't there just for the good times: celebrations, happy events, when you're in a good mood..,They're there for you in times of pain, uncertainty, and failure too.

    4    

4.They want good things for you.

Real friends aren't worried about you outshining(超过）them.    5     To know if you're dealing with a real friendship or not, just notice who sticks around when you reach new heights in your life. Some people will try to tear you down,but the real friends will surely feel happy for you.

A．Instead,they celebrate your wins.

B．You can also have many online friends.

C．They tell you the truth, even if it may hurt.

D．This is often when we most need our friends

E．Trust is created when you can be met without judgment.

5 . Recently we took a trip to the South of France. As my parents are both ________, they decided to take me along on their artist residency program, ________ in the charming city of Arles in the Provence region, which is famous as the town where Vincent van Gogh ________ some of his most famous works.

We ________ from Switzerland on a French train. It ran well and was ________, and we easily found taxis ________ outside the Arles train station. Our apartment was located on Rue de la Calade, a ________ street in the center of the city. It was ________—with stone floors, well-kept rooms, and friendly neighbors. Our first day in Arles was ________ walking around and just getting a feel of the area. We had ________ our apartment for three weeks!

The first day’s ________ we took outside of Arles was to St. Rémy, where van Gogh once ________ in a mental hospital while still painting some of his most beloved ________. Today you can visit all the places that he painted at although they aren’t as completely ________ as they used to be. St. Rémy is a beautiful little town, though—lots of places to ________.

My family and I took a day tour to the Camargue, a nearby nature ________, which is France’s wild west, our last week in Arles. We got the ________ we had booked through the Arles tourist office, which can sometimes be ________. The tour was, although a little long, beautiful in every way. If in the South of France, I ________ recommend visiting the Camargue.

So overall, Arles and the South of France is excellent. ________ stopping for some days!

1.

A．teachers

B．artists

C．officers

D．doctors

2.

A．stayed

B．stood

C．located

D．collapsed

3.

A．invented

B．cited

C．discovered

D．painted

4.

A．arrived

B．emerged

C．parted

D．escaped

5.

A．in turn

B．in vain

C．on schedule

D．on business

6.

A．striking

B．running

C．passing

D．waiting

7.

A．busy

B．corporate

C．modern

D．remote

8.

A．awesome

B．delightful

C．peaceful

D．ordinary

9.

A．spent

B．wasted

C．comfortable

D．worth

10.

A．bought

B．cleaned

C．built

D．booked

11.

A．bonus

B．plan

C．trip

D．distance

12.

A．volunteered

B．lived

C．served

D．died

13.

A．domains

B．jewels

C．treasures

D．works

14.

A．unattractive

B．unchanged

C．unsure

D．unpopular

15.

A．decorate

B．dominate

C．visit

D．avoid

16.

A．preserve

B．habitat

C．base

D．farmland

17.

A．awards

B．tickets

C．contracts

D．envelopes

18.

A．helpful

B．humble

C．beneficial

D．domestic

19.

A．quickly

B．simply

C．nervously

D．highly

20.

A．Mean

B．Like

C．Try

D．Hate

6 . “Everything happens for the best.” My mother said whenever things weren't going my way. “Don’t worry. One day your luck will change.”

Mother was right, as I discovered after I had finished my college education. I had decided to try for a job in a radio station. One day, I wanted to host (主持) a sports program. I went to Chicago and knocked at the door of every station. But I got turned down every time.

In one station, a kind lady said my problem was that I hadn’t got enough experience. “Get some work in a small station and work your way up,” she said.

I went back home. I couldn’t get a job there, either. Then my dad told me a businessman had opened a store and needed someone to help him. But again, I didn’t get the job.

I felt really down. “Your luck will change,” Mom said to me. Dad lent me the car to help me to look for my job. I tried another radio station in Iowa. But the owner, a nice man, told me he had already had someone.

As I left his office, I asked, “How can someone be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?”

I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man called, “What did you mean? Do you know anything about football?” He put me in front of a microphone and asked me to try to imagine that I was giving my opinion on a football game. I succeeded.

On my way home, Mom’s words came back to me, “One day your luck will change, Son. And when it happens, you’ll feel good because of all the hard work you have done.” At that moment I knew just what she meant.

1. What job was the writer most interested in?

A．A sportsman.	B．A shop assistant.
C．A businessman.	D．A sports announcer.

2. Why didn’t the writer get the job in Chicago?

A．Because he hadn't got enough experience.

B．Because he didn’t get college education.

C．Because he wasn’t a good looking person.

D．Because he was too young.

3. Which of the following is true according to the article?

A．You just need to wait for some time then luck will come.

B．Luck will come if you try your best to do everything.

C．It’s important for you to wait for luck.

D．You should trust your mother.

4. What’s the best title of this passage?

A．Mother’s Words	B．Everything Happens for the Best
C．No One Is Always Lucky	D．To Find a Job in Radio Is Difficult

7 . Today's world is not an easy adjustment for young adults. Key skill set for success is persistence (毅力), a characteristic that researchers say is heavily influenced by fathers. Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered that fathers are in a unique position to help their adolescent children learn persistence.

BYU professors Laura Padilla-Walker and Randal Day arrived at these findings after following 325 American families over several years. And over time，the persistence gained through fathers led to higher achievement in school.

"There are relatively few studies that stress the unique role of fathers，"Padilla-Walker said. "This research also helps to prove that characteristics such as persistence-which can be taught-are key to a child's life success.”

Researchers determined that dads need to practice an "authoritative" parenting style. Authoritative parenting is not authoritarian:rigid，demanding or controlling. Rather，an authoritative parenting style includes some of the following characteristics:children feel warmth and love from their father；responsibility and the reasons behind rules are stressed children are given an appropriate level of autonomy(自主权).

In the study，about 52 percent of the dads exhibited above-average levels of authoritative parenting. A key finding is that over time，children raised by an authoritative father were significantly more likely to develop persistence，which leads to better outcomes in school.

This particular study examined 11 to 14-year-olds living in two-parent homes. Yet the researchers suggest that single parents still may play a role in teaching the benefits of persistence，which is an avenue of future research.

1. What is special about the BYU professors' study?

A．It centered on fathers' role in parenting.

B．It was based on a number of large families.

C．It analyzed different kinds of parenting styles.

D．It aimed to improve kids' achievement in school.

2. What would an authoritative father do when raising his children?

A．Ignore their demands.	B．Make decisions for them.
C．Control their behaviors.	D．Explain the rules to them.

3. Which group can be a focus of future studies according to the researchers?

A．Single parents.

B．Children aged from 11 to 14.

C．Authoritarian fathers.

D．Mothers in two-parent homes.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Three Characteristics of Authoritative Fathers.

B．Key Skills for Young Adults to Succeed in Future.

C．Children Tend to Learn Determination from Father.

D．Family Relationship Influences School Performance.