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

When someone has     1     (deep) hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly     2     (benefit) to your physical and mental health. So far, studies     3     (show) that people who forgive others can have more energy, better appetite and better sleep. “People who forgive show     4     (little) anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help reduce the tiredness of the immune system and allow people     5     (feel) more energetic.”

So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something     6     gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don’t wait for an     7     (apologize), which will be disturbing. “Many times the person who hurts you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things in the same way.     8     if you wait for people to say sorry, you could be waiting for a very long time.”

Next, keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean     9     (accept) the action of the person who upsets you. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you, which can lead to positive psychology. Finally, try to see things     10     the other person’s point of view.

3 . Parents and kids today dress alike, listen to the same music, and are friends. Is this a good thing? Sometimes, when Mr. Ballmer and his 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, listen to rock music together and talk about interests both enjoy, such as pop culture, he remembers his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager.

“I would never have said to my mom, Hey, the new Weezer album is really great. How do you like it?” says Ballmer. “There was just a complete gap in taste.”

Music was not the only gulf. From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations, earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in different orbits (轨道).

Today, the generation gap has not disappeared, but it is getting narrow in many families. Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. Now they are comfortable and common. And parent-child activities, from shopping to sports, involve (包含) a feeling of trust and friendship that can continue into adulthood.

No wonder greeting cards today carry the message, “To my mother, my best friend.”

But family experts warn that the new equality (平等) can also result in less respect for parents. “There’s still a lot of strictness and authority (权威) on the part of parents out there, but there is a change happening,” says Kerrie, a psychology professor at Lebanon Valley College. “In the middle of that change, there is a lot of confusion among parents.”

Family researchers offer a variety of reasons for these changing roles and attitudes. They see the1960s, as a turning point. Great cultural changes led to more open communication and a more democratic (民主) process that encourages everyone to have a say.

“My parents were on the ‘before’ side of that change, but today’s parents, the 40-year-olds, were on the ‘after’ side,” explains Mr. Ballmer. “It’s not something easily achieved by parents these days, because life is more difficult to understand or deal with, but sharing interests does make it more fun to be a parent now.”

1. The underlined word “gulf” in Para. 3 most probably means ________.

A．difference

B．problem

C．interest

D．closeness

2. Which of the following shows that the generation gap is disappearing?

A．Parents help their children develop interests in more activities.

B．Parents put more trust in their children’s abilities.

C．Parents and children talk less about sex and drugs.

D．Parents share more interests with their children.

3. What is the change in today’s parent-child relationship?

A．Less confusion among parents.

B．New equality between parents and children.

C．More respect for parents from children.

D．More strictness and authority on the part of parents.

4. The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．describe the difficulties today’s parents have met with

B．discuss the change of the parent-child relationship

C．suggest the ways to handle the parent-child relationship

D．stress the importance of parent-child relationship

4 . 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。

During my school years, I had only close friend. We spent years together, and we were inseparable, in or out of school. But the Greg moved away, and I never thought it would take more than 40 years to bring us together again.

As children, Greg and I dove into everything with passion. At that time, we were pure (纯真的) and kind, full of curiosity and expectation for life. We raced our bikes and illustrated (给书加插图) our own comic books. We even became attracted to the same girl from around the corner, a sixth -grader named Joanne who barely (几乎不) knew we existed.

The last times a Greg was sometime in 1966. It was so short a meeting that I couldn’t recall saying goodbye before he moved. Since then, we lost touch.

But then, a few summers ago, I saw a familiar woman. “Excuse me. Would your name happen to be Joanne?”

“Uh, yes...” She didn’t recognise me until I explained who I was. We hadn’t exchanged more than a few dozen words in our entire lifetime. “Have you stayed in touch with Greg?” she asked. I was surprised she even knew of our friendship.

“No. I haven’t,” I admitted. “I wish I had.”

Back at the office I checked my messages. I received one email, and then read it from start to finish. The email was from Greg.

Greg had tracked me down through social media. He was now married, had two children and had become a musician and entrepreneur (企业家) . We exchanged several emails before connecting by phone. A month later, my wife and I drove to meet Greg and his family in person.

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。

Standing in front of his house, I began to get nervous.

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Seeing the photo, Greg handed me a small, old card.

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5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Recently, the number of American teenagers reporting feelings of depression has grown significantly. A big new study suggests an     1     (explain) — the rise of social media. With data     2    (collect) from more than 50,000 American teenagers, researchers found that those who spent lots of time     3     (read) social media posts were more likely to agree with remarks such as “The future often seems     4     (hope).” Those who used screens less were less likely to report feelings of depression.

As a matter     5     fact, this is not the first time that scientists     6     (find) that social media can rob people of their happiness. One study published in 2016 asked a     7     (random) selected group of adults to quit Facebook for a week. It turned out that they reported feeling less depressed at the end of the week than those who continued using it.

Some research, however, suggests that social-networking sites can promote happiness if used properly. This provides a reminder that it is users’ attitudes     8     shape their experiences on social media. Sarah,     9     junior at a high school in Los Angeles says, “People only post what they want you to see, so it can seem that their life is better than     10    (you).” But when asked if she has ever considered deleting her social media accounts, Sarah looks confused. “No. I would feel lost.”

7 . When you’re meeting someone for the first time, you’re eager to make a good impression. Your body language can make a great difference.

●Shake hands firmly

Weak handshakes can make you seem shy and anything but confident.     1    . You won’t impress anyone by giving them a painful hand.

●    2    

Stand up straight, but don’t tighten, or you may look nervous. Be sure to check your posture and straighten up as needed.

●Keep a suitable amount of eye contact

    3    . Not only are you paying attention, but you’re interested as well. Whenever there is a natural pause in the conversation, feel free to casually glance at something else. Eye contact is good, but non-stop staring can be a little unsettling!

●Nod and smile when proper

Try nodding three times to show that you’re really absorbing what he is saying.     4    ! If you turn up the corners of your mouth but your eyes remain neutral (不带感情色彩的), you could leave a bad impression.

●Laugh genuinely

Even if you’re in a formal setting, if he has clearly said something that was intended to encourage a laugh, laugh! Show him that you have a sense of humor, and you’re listening to what he is saying.     5    , laughter is a great way to help you look cheerful.

A．Keep your posture relaxed

B．Keep your feet close together

C．This applies to both sitting and standing

D．If you’re in a state of anxiety or tension

E．Your handshake should be firm but not too tight

F．It is important to keep eye contact in a conversation

G．When it comes to smiling, make sure it reaches your eyes

8 . How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship

To repair a relationship can be difficult. Rebuilding trust in a relationship is more difficult. The biggest barrier to rebuilding trust is a lack of true desire to do so.    1    . Here’s some expert advice on what to do next.

Keep your conversation open. Although trust is defined differently by different people, yet to talk it out can help you find the common ground.    2    .

Let go of mistakes when it is possible.    3    . If two people have decided to move past a cheat, and one of them says something like “I’ll give you a second chance, but if you make a mistake, it’s over”, that can stop progress—it is difficult for them to develop confidence.

    4    . Exercise can improve your good mental health—endorphins (内啡肽) are released into the brain, which create a sense of peace, while your stress reduces.

It’s important to remember that trust rebuilding won’t happen immediately when it is broken. Don’t feel worried if you’re not feeling comfortable.    5    . Review your steps and do your share. You can just let nature take its course.

A．Treat others how you wish to be treated

B．Take time to calm yourself

C．Heart-to-heart communication can make sure you two are on the same page

D．All you need to do is to find the ins and outs of the relationship

E．So having the eagerness is the very first step

F．Research suggests that’s true

G．That means saying goodbye to the past

9 . Parents and kids today dress alike, listen to the same music, and are friends. Is this a good thing? Sometimes, when Mr. Ballmer and his 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, listen to rock music together and talk about interests both enjoy, such as pop culture, he remembers his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager.

“I would never have said to my mom, ‘Hey, the new Weezer album is really great. How do you like it?” says Ballmer. “There was just a complete gap in taste.”

Music was not the only gulf. From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations, earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in separate orbits. (轨迹)

Today, the generation gap has not disappeared, but it is getting narrow in many families. Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. Now they are comfortable and common. And parent-child activities, from shopping to sports, involve (包含) a feeling of trust and friendship that can continue into adulthood.

No wonder greeting cards today carry the message, “To my mother, my best friend.”

But family experts warn that the new equality (平等) can also result in less respect for parents. “There’s still a lot strictness and authority (权威) on the part of parents out there, but there is a change happening,” says Kerrie, a psychology professor at Lebanon Valley College, “In the middle of that change, there is a lot of confusion among parents.”

Family researchers offer a variety of reasons for these changing roles and attitudes. They see the 1960s as a turning point. Great cultural changes led to more open communication and a more democratic (民主) process that encourages everyone to have a say.

“My parents were on the ‘before’ side of that change, but today’s parents, the 40-year-olds, were on the ‘after’ side,” explains Mr. Ballmer. “It’s not something easily accomplished by parents these days, because life is more difficult to understand or deal with, but sharing interests does make it more fun to be a parent now.”

1. The underlined word “gulf” in Para. 3 most probably means _________.

A．interest

B．problem

C．difference

D．separation

2. Which of the following show that the generation gap is disappearing?

A．Parents help their children develop interests in more activities.

B．Parents put more trust in their children’s abilities.

C．Parents and children talk more about sex and drugs.

D．Parents share more interests with their children.

3. What is the change in today’s parent-child relationship?

A．More confusion among parents

B．New equality between parents and children

C．Less respect for parents from children

D．More strictness and authority on the part of parents

4. The purpose of the passage is to _________.

A．describe the difficulties today’s parents have met with

B．discuss the change of the parent-child relationship

C．suggest the ways to handle the parent-child relationship

D．stress the importance of parent-child relationship

10 . Mary has been living alone since her husband passed away 37 years ago. In May 2021, the lockdown was particularly _________ for her. The 99-year-old spent her days watching television game shows. Also _________ at home, Benjamin, a then two-year-old who lived next door was unable to _________ with kids of his age.

The _________ friendship developed gradually. At first, Mary would _________ at Benjamin from her window whenever she saw the young boy in the yard. Then, she risked going outside to _________ him in person. The routine (惯例) eventually expanded to daily _________ by the fence that separated the two homes. The unlikely pair even _________ a socially distanced game that Mary calls “cane ball”.

“I came out of the house one morning, and he threw his ball toward the _________,” she said. “I got my cane (手杖), and I __________ over the fence and hit the ball toward him, and he’d throw it back. That’s how it started.”

This spring, Mary __________ Benjamin with a colorful toy truck collection that had once belonged to her son. The young boy returned the __________ with a gift of his own—a pile of dirt that he __________ carried in his small hand and dropped at her door.

“Friendship really knows no __________,” Benjamin’s mother said. “Certainly, you wouldn’t guess that a 99-year-old and a 2-year-old would be __________, but they could be. And they both got a lot out of it.”

1.

A．natural

B．simple

C．hard

D．important

2.

A．left

B．relaxed

C．amazed

D．stuck

3.

A．compete

B．fight

C．argue

D．play

4.

A．unusual

B．untrue

C．unknown

D．unequal

5.

A．stare

B．wave

C．point

D．laugh

6.

A．greet

B．help

C．call

D．ask

7.

A．discussions

B．challenges

C．gatherings

D．shows

8.

A．recorded

B．watched

C．improved

D．invented

9.

A．wall

B．fence

C．tree

D．house

10.

A．reached

B．climbed

C．jumped

D．got

11.

A．equipped

B．rewarded

C．presented

D．helped

12.

A．emotion

B．praise

C．favor

D．pleasure

13.

A．bravely

B．carefully

C．secretly

D．nervously

14.

A．limits

B．results

C．awards

D．grades

15.

A．neighbors

B．competitors

C．gamers

D．friends