3 . Thirteen-year-old Kaylee has a lot of friends — 532, actually, if you count up her online friends. And she spends a lot of time with them.

But is it possible that Kaylee’s online friendships could be making her lonely? That’s what some experts believe. Connecting online is a great way to stay in touch, they say. However, some experts worry that many kids are so busy connecting online that they might be missing out on true friendships.

Could this be true? During your parents’ childhoods, connecting with friends usually meant spending time with them in the flesh. Kids played Scrabble around a table, not Words With Friends on their phones. When friends missed each other, they picked up the telephone. Friends might even write letters to each other.

Today, most communication takes place online. A typical teen sends 2,000 texts a month and spends more than 44 hours per week in front of a screen. Much of this time is spent on social media platforms (平台).

In fact, in many ways, online communication can make friendships stronger, “There’s definitely a positive influence. Kids can stay in constant contact, which means they can share more of their feelings with each other,” says Katie Davis, co-author of The App Generation.

Other experts, however, warn that too much online communication can get in the way of forming deep friendships. “If we are constantly checking in with our virtual words, we will have little time for our real-world friendships.” says Larry Rosen, a professor at California State University. Rosen also worries that today’s kids might mistake the “friends” on the social media for true friends in life. However, in tough times, you don’t need someone to like your picture or share your blogs. You need someone who will keep your secrets and hold your hand. You would like to talk face to face.

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To summarize the text.	B．To tell about true friends.
C．To bring up a discussion.	D．To encourage online friendship.

2. What does the underlined part “in the flesh” mean in Paragraph 3?

A．In person.

B．In advance.

C．In any case.

D．In full measure.

3. What is Katie’s attitude towards online communication?

A．Worried.

B．Positive.

C．Confused.

D．Unconcerned.

4. What view does Rosen hold?

A．It’s wise to turn to friends online.

B．It’s easier to develop friendships in reality.

C．Social media help people stay closely connected.

D．Teenagers need focus on real-world friendships.

4 . Twenty years ago, the idea of sharing our lives so openly with the world was unheard of. However, for young people today it is considered completely normal to share pictures of their lives and interact (互动) online every day. Fans of social media point out that the world has never been so connected as it has allowed people to make friends, learn about the world and celebrate life.

However, many people have concerns about the effects of this new way of living, particularly around the amount and type of information that is shared so openly. Recently researchers have found that too much time on social media may have some negative (消极的) effects. They measured people’s attitudes and feelings before and after watching social media sites. They found that the more time people spent on social media, the more unhappy they became.

There are a number of reasons for this. When watching social media, people often see photographs and stories showing beautiful holidays, fun parties and fashionable clothes. People seldom post negative stories or bad pictures, so it can be misleading (误导). For those looking at these pictures and comparing them to their own lives, they can end up feelings ad and depressed. They might think their lives are worse in comparison. Even for those people who post positive stories and pictures, they too can feel stressed and worried. The number of “likes” and comments on their posts can make them anxious about their popularity. Of course, there is also the problem of “cyber bullying” where people become victims (受害者) of bullying online when others make negative or cruel comments about them.

The reality is that social media is a part of modern life and it is not going to go away. This research shows us that it is important to find a balance between our online and offline lives. We don’t have to disconnect from the Internet to live a happy life, but we should realise that the pictures we see and stories we read are only part of a bigger picture. If we can do that, we can protect ourselves and enjoy our lives.

1. What effect does social media have according to the recent research?

A．It enables people to make more friends on the Internet.

B．It helps people to have a better knowledge of the world.

C．It makes people have much more wonderful lives.

D．It increases unhappiness for people using it too much.

2. Why are people worried when they post positive stories?

A．They fear others mislead their posts.

B．They think others have happier lives.

C．They fear others have no interest in the stories.

D．They guess they may be bullied by bad people.

3. How does the author develop paragraph 3?

A．By listing figures.	B．By analyzing causes.
C．By making comparison.	D．By describing process.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．Telling us to balance online and offline lives.

B．Introducing the convenience social media creates.

C．Describing the threats caused by social media.

D．Persuading people to disconnect from the Internet.

5 . Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you some advice on how to have a healthy relationship with your partners.

Be an honest person with them.

Don't hide things from them, and don't lie. Don't be afraid to say things that aren't flttering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important thing in any relationship. If there is no trust, there is nothing there.     1    

Make sure you give them respect.

Now, respect isn't just simply treating them nicely.     2     You have to learn to adjust to their liking. Basically learn to study your partner's moods, wants and needs. Don't just think about yourself, but think about what your partners need as well.

Make sure you are encouraging to your partners.

Always be willing to help them and give them honest and positive things at the time.     3     Make them feel you are someone they can count on and build a future with.

Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them.

Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them,     4     Laughter may seem silly, and joke with them. but it's the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive.

    5    

This usually goes along with trust, so always communicate how you feel even if it's something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner. It's important to communicate this to them, not to keep it bottled up.

A．There is a lot more to it.

B．Show them your personality.

C．Make sure the communication is good.

D．Don't expect too much in a relationship.

E．Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.

F．So please be honest and they will learn to open up to you.

G．Your partners should be able to count on you when necessary.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the relationship between the woman and Jim in the past?

A．Relatives.

B．Classmates.

C．Co-workers.

2. What is the woman?

A．A film actress.

B．An art director.

C．A magazine editor.

7 . The continuous increase in the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has had a deep and broad effect on how we live and interact with one another, resulting in many changes that are likely to be long-lasting.

For example, to reduce contact during COVID-19, shaking hands, a standard style of greeting used by officials and businessmen has been replaced. In the US, the country hardest-hit by the outbreak, with over 36 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 610,000 deaths, the top health official said such social gatherings should end, even when COVID-19 is over. Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told The Wall Street Journal, “I don't think we should ever shake hands ever again, to be honest with you.” Neel Gandhi, a professor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, told ESPN, a US sports broadcaster, “When we talk about transmission, the hands are the place that I focus on the most.”

If such advice from health experts is followed, it will produce a big shift in human behavior. However, some people are finding alternative ways to greet one another at a time when direct contact is disapproved of. In South Korea, bowing deeply has become popular. In Australia, officials have suggested that people pat each other on the back instead of shaking hands.

Handshakes are just one form of contact that has largely ended during COVIO-19, along with hugging and high-fives. As many people worldwide rebuild their social lives, experts are predicting that some degree of social contact will disappear for good.

Chen Xuefeng, deputy director of the Institute of Psychology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said. “In the post-COVID-19 era, people are likely to behave more discreetly for a while. They will pay more attention to themselves, such as caring for their health, spending more time alone, moving offline activities online, socializing less and saving more.” Chen added, “This new way of life means that some industries whore old habits are deep-rooted will face challenges in upgrading.”

1. What does Anthony Eauci suggest doing in the face of COVID-19?

A．Avoiding handshakes.	B．Ending social gatherings.
C．Moving offline activities online.	D．Using a standard style of greeting.

2. How does the author show the big change in human behavior in paragraph 3?

A．By data.	B．By example.
C．By experiment.	D．By imagination.

3. What does the word “discreetly” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Carefully.	B．Confidently.
C．Capably.	D．Comically.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Old unnecessary habits worldwide.

B．Traditional forms of communication.

C．The disasters in the post-COVID-19 era.

D．The social contact changes caused by COVID-19.

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

Last week I     1    (take) on a difficult task of showing kindness. The idea came from a few posts on a website. I decided     2     (reach) out to a few people I hadn’t talked to for the past few years.

One was a cousin,     3     I had lost touch with for 25 years. She was very happy when we got     4     touch. The other two were friends I hadn’t talked to in nearly 10 years. It was really good to talk to     5     (they) both.

With one of them, I reached out at a great time for him. He had forgotten my name     6    (entire) but remembered I disliked     7    (run) when young because I had asthma（哮喘）. He was grateful that I called him and said some very kind     8     (thing) to me about our past. I am glad our friendship mattered to him.

I think     9     is good to be the one to take the initiative（主动性）to be kind and reach out. Even if it seems difficult at the time, in the end it offers     10     (wonder) rewards!

9 . What does the man think of Helen?

A．Lovely.

B．Funny.

C．Supportive.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．In a car shop.

B．In a car company.

C．In a car race.

2. What kind of car is Schumacher driving?

A．Ferrari 248F1.

B．Ferrari 284F1.

C．Maserati 248F1.

3. What can we learn from the conversation?

A．The man is a boss of a big car company.

B．The man's company only sells Ferrari sports cars.

C．The man has chances to meet famous racing drivers.