1 . 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. |
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 to 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．Internet users. |
| 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 . Friendship is important in our lives. Friends often affect our health and energy. More and more people are increasingly turning towards their friends for support. We may have a very unclear understanding of what makes a friend but we all want to have many good friends around us. There are certain steps that can win you friends or at least help you get close to those whom you want to make friends with.
The first step to make friends with someone is to make him like you. If they don’t like you in the first place, it is unlikely that they’ll be eager to become your friends. To let someone know that you are interested in him, simple gestures like a little smile and calling him by his name can help. To make the other person feel important, you need to be a good listener and encourage the other person to talk. Give your honest and real opinions but do not make fun of him or her.
The second step is to develop a full consideration between each other. You need to share his or her opinions. So, it is necessary for you to develop a habit of seeing things from the other person’s point of view. To become a best friend, you must show concern and consideration for your friend’s desires and opinions.
The third and final step is to show your support and encouragement towards your friend. Moreover, you also need to be very clear about your expectations from your friend. If what you expect from the person you want to make friends with matches with what that person can and want to do in friendship, the developing friendship between you and your friend is sure to be easy and successful.
1. What can we learn about friends and friendship?| A．Friendship is less important in our life. |
| B．Friends can provide us with support. |
| C．Friends do harm to our health and energy. |
| D．Relatives can not become friends. |
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
① When you meet some questions, you ask him for help.
② When he is in trouble, you tell him your idea.
③ You smile to him to make him know that you like him.
| A．②①③ | B．①②③ | C．③②① | D．③①② |
| A．To tell us the importance of making friends. |
| B．To tell about advantages and disadvantages of making friends. |
| C．To tell us how to make friends step by step. |
| D．To tell us that friends are hard to make. |
4 . In England, recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited. About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted at them. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seemed all at sea and looked embarrassed. No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.
Learning the language of a country isn’t enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised by just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn’t agree. But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty.
1. The British people tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way, because the gentlemen .| A．were foreigners | B．didn’t have tickets |
| C．made a loud noise | D．didn’t line up for the bus |
| A．learn the language of the country |
| B．understand the manners and customs of the country |
| C．have enough time and money |
| D．make friends with the people there |
| A．Tired. | B．Disappointed. |
| C．Confused. | D．Pleased. |
| A．pass food with the left hand |
| B．use the right hand for passing food at table |
| C．shake your head |
| D．nod your head |
5 . 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 |
6 . Ways to make a great first impression
You’ve heard it a million times already, but it really does take a few seconds to make that all-important first impression (印象). Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers.
● Have a proper handshake
Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left.
● Be on time
When meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression.
● Introduce yourself and ask for names
Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their names in a polite way.
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To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you.
| A．Make good conversation |
| B．Use body language |
| C．Repeat the name and use it later in conversation. |
| D．It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby. |
| E．As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. |
| F．You’ll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression. |
| G．However, don’t have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite. |
| 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.
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8 . When you choose a friend, you should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of character, especially understanding, honesty and reliability.
Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person’s place, and he tries, to think of ways to be helpful. He is, also a good listener.
At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good points. In short, good friends will be honest to each other and accept each other.
Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favour, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me.
When I meet someone who is reliable, honest, and understanding, I know I’ve found a friend!
1. If you have fair weather friends, what will happen to you?| A．You will become rich. | B．You can be sure that you get real friends. |
| C．You can get everything when you need help. | D．You will be refused when you get into trouble. |
| A．Reliability. | B．Honesty. | C．Understanding. | D．A sense of humour. |
| A．cloudy | B．unusual | C．unhappy | D．pleased |
| A．the qualities of a friend | B．where to choose friends |
| C．how to get along with friends | D．the importance of having a friend |
9 . The best long distance friends are the ones who know how to communicate well. As often as we move around for school, work or family, long distance friendships are a reality of adulthood.
Be explicit and intentional about keeping your long distance friend
If you want to keep people in your life, you have to tell them and be ready to put in the effort. Whether you’ve just moved away from your friend or you’ve been apart for years, long distance friendships require a mutual(互相的) commitment. That means reaching out, finding time to hang out, and showing your friend you value them.
Use common interests to feel connected
Develop an “anchor” for your friendship.
Don’t hesitate to reach out
Address conflicts openly
Separation is hard. Miscommunication happens. And because there’s just a limited amount of time you get with your friend, it’s easy to let conflicts go unaddressed. In fact, addressing conflict is one of the ways you can become closer with your friend.
| A．But bringing issues up can feel scary |
| B．Remember that they treasure you as well |
| C．It is something that you have in common |
| D．Although friends are long-lost family members |
| E．Create the space to make your friend feel valued |
| F．Show your friend they don’t need to fear rejection |
| G．While they might require some planning and creativity to keep up |
10 . Friendship is something that everyone needs. Success is nothing without friends. You share life, happiness and sadness. A friend is someone you can depend on in a time of need and that can trust you with every secret he or she has.
So what happens when a friendship of eight years is broken over something out of their control? Does that mean it was never a true friendship to begin with?
My friend and I met in high school and have known each other for nearly eight years. What happened recently broke our lifelong friendship.
This makes me think about what friendship really means. I always thought my friend and I could get through any argument, fight, or the sadness of life. We promised each other we'd always be friends, through thick and thin. We even joked about how we would sit in a circle and laugh at some jokes when we had grandchildren. We always laughed at every little thing.
But then her grandfather passed away (去世) and suddenly our friendship was nothing. It happened so suddenly that I never found out about it until I discovered a note she had written on the Internet. I was sad and hurt that she would post (发帖子) what I told her for other people to see. I understand that she was sad and wanted to vent (发泄) her sadness, but I wish she'd kept everything between us.
I don't understand why she broke our friendship, and I don't think I ever will. I think friendship means we'll always forgive each other for our mistakes. I hope that finally I'll find that true friend who will always be there for me, and I there for her.
1. In Paragraph 1, the author mainly talks about _______| A．how to make friends | B．the importance of success |
| C．what to share with friends | D．the importance of friendship |
| A．whatever it is | B．whatever happened |
| C．Sometimes | D．everywhere |
| A．The internet. | B．The death of her friend’s grandfather. |
| C．Something unhappy between them. | D．Their jokes. |
| A．A true friendship. | B．An unsuccessful friend. |
| C．The author's idea of friendship. | D．Sharing success with friends. |
