1 . 假定你班英语课下次讨论的主题是“你更愿意网购(shopping online)还是去实体店购物(shopping in physical shops)”。请你就此用英语写一篇短文，表明你的观点并说明这样做的优缺点。
注意∶词数100左右。
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2 . When I zipped through elementary school way back in the 1950s, in English class we were encouraged to express ourselves through creative writing, public speaking or perhaps taking part in some form of drama. And as we shared our creativity we were improving our communication skills. The emphasis here was how best to convey our thoughts and talents as clearly as possible. Yet it seemed that all spoken word exercises were being taught only from the speaker’s point of view, with little or no time spent teaching the fine art of listening.

And that was a missed opportunity because young children are remarkable listeners. They take in words, ideas and speech patterns, quite often without our awareness. Yet somewhere along the way, we teach them to stop listening. Perhaps they would benefit from lessons in selective silence, concentration, while focusing on knowing how to process all incoming information. Sadly, to the best of my knowledge, no such programs are offered.

We seem to allocate less time to actually listening to one another. There is no question that we are a nation of bad listeners. One reason might be the fact that we have become a much more visual society as result of exposure to television, the Internet and all manner of hand-held wireless devices. We tend to be more self-absorbed and primarily focused on hearing ourselves talk rather than listening to others.

I attended a small family gathering a few years ago and almost everyone except my 86-year-old aunt was constantly texting or checking email on their iPhone. It made me wonder why we had bothered get together in the first place as we were paying so little attention to one another. We could just as easily have had an online get-together.

Listening is indeed a rare and special talent. And one that takes a lot of practice. But once you have gotten comfortable with the technique, you might find your next tete-a-tete a whole lot more meaningful. Simply listening for nuances in conversation will provide so much more context and substance for the words you are hearing. Remember, in order to be interesting, you must first be interested. And in conversation, you are supposed to be listening, not waiting to talk.

1. What is the author’s attitude toward the English class in the 1950s?

A．Carefree.

B．Tolerant.

C．Favorable.

D．Objective.

2. What might be a reason that makes us bad listeners according to the author?

A．We have less time to communicate.	B．We have a sense of self-importance.
C．The rapid development of technology.	D．The lack of care and understanding for others.

3. What can we learn about the author’s family gathering a few years ago?

A．His aunt wasn’t good at listening.

B．His aunt didn’t like attending family gatherings.

C．His family members were engaged in hot discussions.

D．His family members showed little interest in one another.

4. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To lead discussions.	B．To give suggestions.
C．To create expectations.	D．To make comparisons.

5 . Summer vacation is over. How many of you have burned the midnight oil to finish your homework over the last few days?     1     Or do you start working on your homework right away when you get home from school?

It can be hard to be this responsible. A lot of people often put off difficult or big tasks until they absolutely must be done.     2     Procrastination is a common problem for many people, in fact. Sometimes it just feels easier to wait until the last minute to do certain things.

    3     That’s because you have to work harder and faster if you wait until there is little time left. This means your work will probably be of less quality.

I myself am a bit of a procrastinator. But most of the time, I try to finish my work earlier rather than later. It just makes more sense—if I finish my work now, I’ll have more time to relax or work on other projects later. It can be hard to encourage myself to get started sometimes.     4    

Everyone procrastinates from time to time. It’s a natural thing to do.     5     After all, we still need time to relax and take a break from our busy lives. Just make sure you still get your homework done on time!

A．But once I do, the work gets done quickly and with little stress.

B．One reason we procrastinate is that we are trying to do too many things at once.

C．Do you do your homework at the last minute before you need to hand it in?

D．However, this is usually not a good thing.

E．Most of the tasks we procrastinate on seem difficult or big at first.

F．They’re called procrastinators(拖延症患者).

G．You don’t have to beat yourself up over it.

6 . LEFTIES historically have had a tendency to be left behind. Recently being left-handed was still considered abnormal. Of course, we now know there’s nothing wrong with being left-handed. And it does come with certain differences.

Lefties may be quicker thinkers. Lefties may be able to use both sides of the brain more easily and efficiently. According to a study published in 2006, lefties tend to have faster connections between the right and left hemispheres (半球) of the brain, which leads to quicker information processing — a cognitive (认知的) advantage that could benefit them in things like video games and sports.

Lefties have the upper hand in some sports. While less than 15 percent of the general population is left-handed, 25 percent of Major League baseball players are lefties. Why? It may be because they tend to have faster reaction times. But there’s another reason. Studies have found that lefties seem to have a real advantage in interactive sports, such as boxing and baseball — but this advantage doesn’t extend to non-interactive sports, like gymnastics and diving.

Lefties may be more creative thinkers. Many studies have suggested a link between left-handedness and creativity. Some research has found that lefties are better at abstract thinking. However, it’s important to find that studies show relation, not its causes and effects, so it takes time to prove the findings.

1. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Thinkers.

B．Connections.

C．Sports.

D．Lefties.

2. Which of the following could lefties do best?

A．Baseball.

B．Diving.

C．Running.

D．Gymnastics.

3. What does the author mean in the last paragraph?

A．Studies have suggested lefties are more creative thinkers.

B．There is a clear link between left-handedness and creativity.

C．Much needs to be done to prove lefties are more creative thinkers.

D．All the research has found that lefties are better at abstract thinking.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A guidebook.

B．A diary.

C．A magazine.

D．A novel.

8 . Peter Whittle helps people get their time back. From behind the counter(柜台) of his repair shop, he brings to life1th-century pocket watches, old European clocks, and modern Rolexes.

Digital watches and cell phones may have replaced traditional timekeepers for many, but in the 20 years since he opened Whittle’s Watcn Works, the demand for his services has only grown. Open three days a week, Whittle’s shop takes in more than 1,000 watches a year, sometimes 10 in one day.

Sixty years ago, there were more than 50,000 independent watchmakers in America. These days, the number has dropped to fewer than 6,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“People say no one wears watches anymore,” Whittle said. “But at home, somewhere in a drawer, you might have your mother’s watch or your grandfather’s watch. And one day, you might find that you want to get it repaired.”

Whittle said he’s been busy since the day he opened. He doesn’t advertise, and seldom has an online presence, but people knock on the door even when the closed sign is up. During office hours he wears a long white coat that makes him look like a doctor, which he is, in a way. Whittle’s services can cost very little, or hundreds. Working on Rolexes, each with about 225 pieces inside, costs an average of $700.

Joseph Caprara, a watch collector, has been coming to Whittle’s for more than ten years. Of the dozens of timepieces he’s brought to Whittle, one of the most memorable was an inexpensive watch his mother wore. “What he’s really doing sometimes is restoring memories, Caprara said. “Sometimes a watch is worth a lot more to a person than what you’d think.”

Though the great increase of cell phones has led to fewer people wearing watches, Jordan Ficklin, executive director of the American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute, sees hope for the industry in newer devices like Apples watches, which he says are bringing back that sense of a physical connection with a watch. And like traditional timepieces, the marketing around computerized watches often links the device to emotional experiences: a non-athlete training for a first marathon, a parent monitoring a child’s illness, people whose watches have become a basic part of their life.

1. What do we know about Whittle’s Watch Works?

A．It is going well.	B．It opens five days a week.
C．It needs online advertising.	D．It has fewer and fewer customers.

2. What does Whittle think of repairing watches?

A．It is demanding	B．It is disappearing slowly.
C．It still has a market.	D．It should charge higher than before.

3. What did Caprara say about watches?

A．They are a waste of money.	B．They have gone out of fashion.
C．They are likely to rise in value.	D．They keep old memories alive.

4. What can we learn about computerized watches?

A．They fail to sell well.

B．They will replace traditional watches.

C．They have a huge influence on cell phones.

D．They can also create emotional ties with customers.

9 . It’s easy to let your life be consumed by a cell phone. People use their phones for pretty much everything these days, which can result in your feeling like you’re limited by technology.     1    

Monitor how often you’re using your phone. The first step to reducing your cell phone is being honest with yourself about how much time you spend on your phone. You can monitor your cell phone usage on a notebook.     2    

Use a real alarm clock over your phone. Many people use their phones as an alarm clock.     3     To lessen this temptation (诱惑), choose to use an actual alarm clock. This way your phone will not be the first thing you reach for in the morning.

    4     The fact is phones are necessary. You cannot stop using a cell phone altogether, especially if you rely on one for your work. Try to schedule time to return things like emails. This way, you won’t be tethered to your cell phone on and off all day and you will also make sure you return messages in a timely fashion.

Calm your fears about not knowing what is going on. Some people have a hard time putting their phones down because they worry that they will miss out on important news or updates on social media.     5     Try to remind yourself of this if it is preventing you from putting down your phone for a while.

A．Block time to respond to messages.

B．Communicate openly about online safety.

C．This can lead you to check your websites first thing in the morning.

D．There are many ways to lessen the use of your phone.

E．However, having the news or updates an hour sooner will not make a difference.

F．You can also use a phone APP to see how many times you’re on the phone.

G．Therefore, they should not post anything they do not want someone to see.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the speaker deliver the speech?

A．To attract more students to join the English club.

B．To inform freshmen to choose their favorite club.

C．To introduce freshmen to all the clubs in the school.

2. Who are most likely to join the club?

A．Those who are fascinated by physical activities.

B．Those who want to improve their oral English.

C．Those who long to make friends with foreigners.

3. Which are annual activities?

A．English Corner discussions.

B．Singing competitions.

C．English performances.

4. How can you join the English club?

A．Registering online.

B．Contacting Alice Lee.

C．Writing application letters.