Friends play a very important part in everyone’s life. Friendship
Some people call you their friends for the wrong reasons. These people are not really friends. They are superficial (表面的) only “friends” on the outside, not the inside where it counts. Superficial friends only want to be your friends if is to their advantage. True friends are there if you are rich or poor.
True fiends are most special. They are also difficult
2 . Due to social events in recent years, the relationship between social media and teenagers mental health has been under heated discussion.
On Sept 30 a British court decided that content on social media platforms contributed to the depression of 14-year-old Molly Russell. Russell interacted with 2,100 posts related lo pessimistic, self-harm in the six months, leading up to her depression, reported the Observer website.
The correlation has also been proved by science. A study in 2019 showed that the frequent use of social media by teenagers can lead to a decrease in their mental health.
So, how can we make sure that teenagers won’t get hurt while using social media? Chan, 18, from the University of Macao shared her experience. Chan said that she once came across short videos romanticizing mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. She immediately reported them to the platform.
But she said that the users’ power to regulate videos is still limited. “It is ultimately the responsibility of the social media platforms to filter out content that is potentially harmful.” She also noticed that the age of social media users has become increasingly younger. Society should pay attention to this, she said. “Since it’s not possible to cut off access to social media for younger users, why not introduce a ‘supervision mode’ with which parents can regulate the content to be viewed by teenagers beforehand?” she said.
Wu Chengyu, 18, studies at Tianjin Experimental High School. He said that several years ago he came across a game that lures teenagers to self-abuse and depression. He quickly chose to ignore it so he wouldn’t be influenced. This is the same way he reacts when exposed to negative content on social media.
In Wu’s opinion, teenagers today should improve their social media literacy (素养), telling real from fake and good from bad. “Also, everyone can be a content creator on social media.” he said, “We should all strengthen our awareness of ethics”.
1. What led to Russell’s depression according to a British court?| A．Her interaction with others online. |
| B．Negative information on social media platforms. |
| C．Short videos she watched on the Internet. |
| D．Her addiction to online posts. |
| A．The number of younger Social media users should be limited. |
| B．Parents should monitor the content to be viewed by teenagers in advance. |
| C．A supervision mode ought to be introduced by parents. |
| D．It is the responsibility of the society to romanticize mental illnesses. |
| A．Parents. | B．Social media platforms |
| C．Content creators. | D．Social media platforms. |
| A．Use social media wisely. | B．Reduce social media usage. |
| C．Stay away from online games. | D．Learn more about social media. |
3 . Meeting people is the first step to make friends.
Make small talk even if you don’t feel like it
Small talk can make people feel false and meaningless.
When you talk to someone new and realize that you have similar interests, the conversation usually goes from stiff (生硬的) to fun and interesting. Therefore, make it a habit to find out if you have any mutual interests or something in common. You can do this by mentioning things that interest you and seeing how they answer.
Don’t write people off until you know them
Don’t judge people too quickly. Try not to think that they are shallow (肤浅的), boring, or that you have nothing to talk about. If everyone seems uninterested, it might be because you have been in small talk.
Make people like being around you
When you try to make people like you, it will become easier for you to make friends.
| A．But it does have a purpose. |
| B．Help people get to know you. |
| C．Being used to talking to people is important. |
| D．Figure out what you might have in common. |
| E．If you only make small talk, everyone will sound shallow. |
| F．But how do you actually become friends with someone? |
| G．When you make sure that people like being around you, they will like you. |
4 . Shyness can have a huge effect on your life.
Make eye contact with everyone you talk to. It is so easy to look at the floor, the ceiling, anywhere but into the other person’s eyes. Looking directly at someone makes them see you in a different light. If they think you are confident, you will become more confident! If you find it really hard, look just above the eyes, and they will never know.
Start a conversation with a new person every day. Think of four or five things you could start a conversation with and then find at least one opportunity each day to talk to a new person.
In a word, never give up, keep practising and soon you will be a different person.
| A．Just reading tips will not help. |
| B．It will make you feel less nervous. |
| C．Pay attention to your body language. |
| D．It can stop you from making any progress. |
| E．Many young people are actually shy in public. |
| F．You don’t need to have a deep conversation. |
| G．You can have a talk with your parents if necessary. |
5 . Being a good listener is important for a number of reasons. When you are at work, it can make you better understand your tasks and what your boss expects from you.
However, the fact is that most people aren’t really listening to another person.
• Give the speaker your full attention,
• Don’t cut in. Many people have a habit of cutting in and giving out quick opinions before people finish what they are speaking. That’s impolite.
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It takes time to be a good listener. You can’t be perfect at one night. Keep trying every day to put the above advice into practice.
| A．Turn off the TV, your phone or computer. |
| B．It can also help you open your ears and minds. |
| C．Let the speaker know you are listening patiently. |
| D．Don’t change the subject unless the discussion is finished. |
| E．Listen and save your words until the speaker finishes speaking. |
| F．Instead, they are actually thinking about what they should say in reply. |
| G．Mind your words. |
Thanks to advances in technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed
Social media tools let us see what our friends are up to and maintain friendships. The digital age also enables us
However, the “friends" online don’t necessarily become our real friends. If people always exchange true
7 . Identical Twins Kathy and Sophie arrived at college last year and determined to strike out on independent paths, so they had requested rooms in different dorms. While Kathy got along with her roommate, Sophie was miserable. She and her roommate silently warred over matters ranging from when the lights should be turned off to how the furniture should be arranged. Finally, they divided the room in two and gave up on oral communication. During this time, Sophie kept seeking comfort from Kathy. Before long, the two wanted to live together again. Sophie’s roommate eventually agreed to move out.
Sophie’s ability to solve her dilemma by rooming with her identical twin is unusual, but the conflict she faced is not. Most roommate conflicts spring from such small, annoying differences rather than from grand disagreements over abstract principles. One person likes quiet, while the other person spends two hours a day practicing the trumpet. One eats only organically(有机地) produced vegetables and loves animals, while the other likes wearing fur and enjoys cutting up frogs in biology class.
When personalities don’t mix, the excitement of being away at college can quickly fade away. Moreover, roommates can affect each other’s psychological health. A recent study reports that depression in college roommates is often passed from one person to another.
Many schools have started conflict resolution programs to calm tensions that otherwise can build up like a volcano preparing to explode, finally resulting in physical violence. Some colleges have resorted to “roommate contracts” that all new students fill out and sign after attending a lecture on roommate relations. Students detail behavioral guidelines for their room, including acceptable hours for study and sleep, a policy for use of each other’s possessions. Some schools try to head off the feud before it begins by using computerized matching. Students are put together on the basis of their responses to housing form questions.
1. Why is the twins’ story mentioned?| A．To describe college life. |
| B．To reveal the relationship of the twins. |
| C．To show the love between the sisters. |
| D．To present the phenomenon of roommate conflicts. |
| A．They have opposite mindsets. | B．They argue over serious matters. |
| C．They differ greatly in life values. | D．They hold different preferences in some way. |
| A．Difference. | B．Quarrel. | C．Competition. | D．Test. |
| A．Identical Twins Living Together Again in Colleges |
| B．Roommate Conflicts, Common and Unavoidable? |
| C．Roommate Contracts, Useful in Solving Conflicts? |
| D．Roommate Conflicts Affecting Students’ Psychology |
(1)向John表示问候和安慰；
(2)针对他的问题提出建议。
注意：
(1)词数80左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(2)信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear John,
I am really somy to hear that you feel bad after entering high school.
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Yours,
Li Hua
9 . Many people find it hard to say no, even when they are over-stressed, over-booked and just too busy to take on anything else.
I’m sorry – I can’t do this right now
Sometimes, it helps to wait and think about whether you can take on a commitment. It’s usually best not to rush into things.
Let me think about it
If you’re uncomfortable being firm or are dealing with pushy people, it’s OK to say, “Let me think about it and get back to you.”
This strategy also allows you to think about whether you want to say “yes” to another commitment. To decide, do a cost-benefit analysis and then get back to them with a yes or no.
If you would really like to do what they’re requesting, but don’t have the time, it’s fine to say no to all or part of the request but mention a lesser commitment that you can make. This way you’ll still be partially involved, but it will be on your own terms.
| A．I can’t do this, but I can do that |
| B．If you struggle with this, then you’re not alone |
| C．I wish I could, but I have a lot going on right now |
| D．This gives you a chance to review your schedule and consider your options |
| E．Luckily, you can learn how to say no to people without causing hurt feelings |
| F．If pressured, reply that it doesn’t fit into your schedule and change the subject |
| G．You have every right to ensure you have time for the things that are important to you |
| 为何与人合作 | 1. 现代社会必备 2. 可省时间和精力 3. 更多互相学习的机会 |
| 怎样合作 | 请你发表自己的观点...（至少2点看法） |
1. 适当发挥，不要简单翻译；演讲稿中不得提及考生本人姓名。
2. 词数100左右。开头和结尾已经写好，不计入总数。
3. 参考词汇：合作：cooperate v. 有效地: efficiently adv.
Good morning, everyone!
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Thank you for listening!
