3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。

With the development of modern technology, people can stay     1     (connect) with their families and friends easily, however far apart they are from each other. WeChat is one of     2     most frequently used means of     3     (communicate) in China. It is reported that the number of the WeChat users     4     (reach) over 1.1 billion so far.

Once     5     (join) the WeChat, people can find more and more people start to add them as friends. They don’t have to consider time zones when communicating. Another reason why it becomes so popular is that it costs nothing. It’s also very convenient for people to     6     (immediate) update what they are doing by WeChat.

However, addiction to WeChat will rob people of the time that should otherwise be spent     7     something more important. And the many so-called friends on it     8     (be) not really friends at all,     9     simply want to put ads or sell items on Moments. Besides, people on the Wechat are more likely     10     (compare) themselves with others, which will make them feel bad when finding some people seem to be successful.

4 . Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults says they’re lonely. And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia (痴呆). The following offers a road map to make connections.

Be curious. It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s in your mind. What motivates you? What excites you?     1     If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.

Make something. When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting. ” Of course, you’re not!     2     You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.

    3     Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.

Find a group that matches your interests. Whether it’s volunteering fora cause or playing frisbee (飞盘), try to find others who share your interests. There’s even an online group that has a quirky shared interest: a fascination with brown bears in Alaska, which led to Fat Bear Week. In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you.     4    

Other people’s loneliness matters too.     5     If loneliness go unaddressed, people can end up in a world of hurt. If you see someone experiencing loneliness, ask them how they’re doing. Share your own experience of loneliness and how you get rid of it. Thus, helping others can also benefit yourself.

A．Pour out your hard feelings.

B．Loneliness can be infectious.

C．Take a risk by having conversations.

D．You should tolerate the risk of being lonely.

E．But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.

F．Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.

G．Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.

5 . 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。

Grace and I were once college roommates and our initial encounter was anything but friendly. As a sociable and enthusiastic individual, I struggled to connect with Grace, who was reserved and shy. Our contrasting personalities posed challenges for both of us. Grace enjoyed early mornings at the library, absorbed in reading, whereas I cherished my sleep-ins. The noise arising from her morning rituals, spanning from her morning hygiene routine to room organization, annoyed me considerably. Following our study sessions, Grace willingly maintained order in our shared living space, unlike me, whose desk remained in constant disorder.

One morning, I was unexpectedly awakened by a loud crash, only to discover that Grace had accidentally broken my favorite cup. Imagining all the disagreements, I was getting mad. I lost my temper and yelled a bunch of angry words at her without thinking. “What on earth, Grace! That was my favorite cup!” “I’m so sorry! I’ll clean it up.” “Clean it up? You’ve got to be kidding me!” After my outburst, Grace’s eyes welled up with tears. Silently, she began to clean up the broken pieces before leaving the room with her bag.

That night, as the bell signaling the end of study hours rang, I returned to the room only to find it empty. The roommate, who usually hangs around the room, was nowhere to be seen. It felt a little strange like something wasn’t right. I thought maybe she was still upset about our argument in the morning. I started worrying. Did what I said hurt her feelings? Is she avoiding me now? I kept thinking about our argument. It was then that I noticed the cleanliness Grace had left behind — a dorm so clean you could eat off the floor. I was filled with regret as I became aware of the consequences of my morning outburst. I didn’t want to ruin our friendship. Feeling bad and wanting to fix things, I decided to go to find her.

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。

I was about to walk towards the door when it suddenly opened.

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With care, I opened the beautifully wrapped box,

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6 . Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life.     1    . Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills. they’ll help you put people at their case, and make friends with them quickly.

First of all    2    Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It’s a common question, but it will get things going. ” From there you can move on to other matters—sometimes to really personal questions.     3    

Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn’t, Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find it out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.     4    . It means not changing the subject of the conversation often. If someone sticks to one topic, you can take it as a fact that he’s really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it’s time for you to change the subject.

Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion of paring. If you’re saying goodbye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, “I’ve really enjoyed meeting you. ”    5    . Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life.

A．Real listening at least means some things.

B．These people have something in common.

C．It’s polite to listen to others with a smile.

D．And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.

E．You can become a popular person.

F．If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it a secret.

G．Good talkers ask questions.

7 . 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。

Dad and Madison were walking through the party store, gathering decorations for Madison’s upcoming birthday party.

“But I don’t want to invite Lucy Gilbert! I don’t like her!”

“Madison, you are being unreasonable. If every girl in your class is invited to a party but you, you’ll feel left out. It would be a big mistake not toinvite Lucy to the party. ”“She never even talks to me! ”

Dad sighed and moved down the aisle ( 走廊). “Lucy is a new girl in class. She just moved here a little over a month ago. Think about how that must feel. She doesn’t know one single person in the school. She left all of her old friends behind and now she has to try to make new friends. Your party will be a great chance for her to get to know everyone. ”

“No, it won’t. She will probably sit in the corner and not talk to anyone. Every day at lunch she sits all by herself. She wants to eat alone!" Madison shrugged and rolled her eyes (翻白眼).

“Madison, I’m done discussing this. You will invite every girl in your class, including Lucy Gilbert!"

On Saturday morning, the family blew up balloons and decorated the house cheerfully. Madison was dressed beautifully for the day, wearing her new blue dress. It was not typical of her to dress herself like this. She usually wore sports clothes because she loved to be outside riding her horse Star with a lead rope (缰绳).

Madison greeted her friends at the doorstep, picturing (想象)various presents her friends would bring her. In the meanwhile, she was wondering whether Lucy would ruin the party if she came. Anyhow, all the girls she invited came finally, including Lucy. The girls had a fantastic time by singing and dancing while Lucy sat in the corner silently alone. Later, all the girls gathered around the table as Madison opened her presents. Opening them one by one, Madison thanked her friends, with a bright smile on her face.

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。
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Lucy’s present was the very last to be opened.

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Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands.

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9 . Being responsible can seem hard at first, but if you keep at it, it will become second nature to you.

    1     But to show that you can care for yourself and others, you need to do things before you’re asked. That shows you are responsible enough to see what needs to be done and take care of it.

Place others’ needs before your own. When you have a family, friends, or pets, being responsible may mean placing their needs above your own.     2     What it means is that you may need to take care of yourself later if someone you love has a need right now.

    3     If you want to be responsible, then you have to find a routine that works for you and stick to it. For instance, don’t just study for ten hours in a row and then give up on studying for three weeks; instead, spend one hour every day looking over the course material.

Find solutions for issues instead of casting blame. Problems come up in any relationship.     4     A responsible person looks for solutions instead of trying to decide whose fault it is.

People who are not responsible with their words will shout out the first thing that comes into their heads, including calling another person names. Instead, take time to think your words through.     5     If you find yourself too angry to control what you’re saying, try counting to ten in your head as you take deep, calming breaths. You can even tell the other person, “I need a moment to calm down.”

A．Don’t let your anger get the better of you.

B．You need to take care of yourself and others.

C．That doesn’t mean you don’t take care of yourself.

D．Doing just the things you are asked to do is responsible.

E．Your responsibility won’t mean much if it is hit or miss.

F．If you are not sure, consider how it would make yourself feel.

G．Instead of blaming the other person, try to find a way to solve them.

10 . When you set a foot outside of your door to drop trash, go to a social event or go for a walk, thoughts like “I hope I don’t see anyone I know” or “please don’t talk to me” may run through your mind. I’ve also said such things to myself. Sometimes the last thing you want to do is to talk with someone, especially someone new.

Why do we go out of our ways to avoid people? Do we think meeting new people is a waste of time? Or are we just lazy, thinking that meeting someone new really is a trouble?

Communication is the key to life. We have been told that many times. Take the past generations, like our parents, for example. They seem to take full advantage of that whole “communication” idea because they grew up talking face to face while Generation-Y grew up staring at screens. We spend hours of our days sitting on Facebook. We send messages to our friends and think about all of the things we want to say to certain people that we don’t have the courage to actually do in reality.

Nowadays, we are so caught up in our little circle of friends — our comfort zone. We love it that they laugh at our jokes, understand our feelings and can read our minds. Most importantly, they know when we want to be alone. They just get us.

Holding a conversation with someone new means agreeing with things that you don’t actually believe and being someone you think they want you to be — it is, as I said before, a trouble. It takes up so much energy, and at some point or another, it is too tiring.

But meeting new people is important. Life is too short, so meet all the people you can meet, make the effort to go out and laugh. Remember, every “hello” leads to a smile — and a smile is worth a lot.

1. What do we learn about the author?

A．He likes to be alone.	B．He feels nervous lately.
C．He’s afraid of talking to others at times.	D．He’s active in attending social events.

2. What’s the problem of Generation-Y in the author’s eyes?

A．They rely on the Internet to socialize.

B．They are less confident in themselves.

C．They have difficulty in communicating.

D．They are unwilling to make new friends.

3. Why do many young people avoid meeting new people?

A．They fear to disappoint their old friends.

B．They want to take time to do meaningful work

C．They are busy with their study.

D．They think it troublesome.

4. Why does the author write the text?

A．To tell about the importance of friends.

B．To encourage people to meet new people.

C．To give tips on how to meet new people.

D．To introduce the disadvantages of Generation-Y.