2 . Children moving from primary to secondary school are ill-quipped to deal with the impact of social media. which is playing an increasingly important role in their lives and exposing them to significant emotional risk, according to a report by the Office of the Children's Commissioner for England.

The report shows that many children in Grade 7-the first year of secondary school, when almost all students will have a phone and be active on social media feel under pressure to be constantly connected.

They worry about their online image, particularly when they start to follow celebrities on Instagram and other platforms. They are also concerned about "sharenting"-when parents post pictures of them on social media without their permission and worry that their parents won't listen if they ask them to take pictures down.

The report, which was created with data from focus group interviews with8- to12-year-olds, says that though most social media sites have an official limit of 13, an estimated 75 percent of 10-to 12-year-olds have a social media account.

Some children are almost addicted to "likes", the report says. Aaron, an 11-year-old in Grade 7, told researchers," If I got 150 likes, I'd be like, that's pretty cool, and it means they like you." Some children described feeling inferior to those they follow on social media. Aimee, also 11, said, "You might compare yourself because you're not very pretty compared to them."

Anne Longfield from Children's Commissioner for England is calling on parents and teachers to do more to prepare children for the emotional impact of social media as they get older. She wants to see the introduction of compulsory digital literacy and online resilience（适应力）lessons for students in Grades 6 and 7.

"It is also clear that social media companies are still not doing enough to stop under-13s using their platforms in the first place," Longfield said.

"Just because a child who has learned the safety messages at primary school does not mean they are prepared for all the challenges that social media will present," Longfield said.

"It means a bigger role for schools in making sure children are prepared for emotional demands of social media. And it means social media companies need to take more responsibility," Longfield said.

1. What is the report mainly about?

A．An increasing number of 7-year-old are being exposed to social media.

B．Social media occupies too much time for secondary school freshmen.

C．Many secondary school freshmen suffer from social media-related stress.

D．The use of social networking is causing relationship problems for teenagers.

2. What are some students in Grade 7 concerned about?

A．How they are seen on social media sites.

B．How they can keep away from social media.

C．Their parents monitoring their use of social media.

D．Their parents banning them to post pictures on social media.

3. What can be concluded from the report?

A．Some 10- to 12-yarold children tend to copy the celebrities they follow.

B．Some 10- to 12yerold children wish to be recognized by others.

C．Some 10- to 12yearold children ignore the number of likes they get.

D．Some 10- to 12-year-old children feel inferior to their followers.

4. What does Anne Longfield suggest?

A．Parents should monitor how their children use social media.

B．Social media companies should set an official age limit of 13.

C．Social media companies should create special sites for children under 13.

D．Schools should help equip students for the challenges of social media.

3 . A while back I caught a news report on something called ―couch surfing and the network of trusting souls who make this phenomenon possible. They offer to put up travelers free of charge and help them on their ways. At first, it sounded unbelievable. I mean, inviting strangers into one’s home for one or two nights? Give me a break.

However, I was intrigued. I decided to find it out. The only way to truly learn about this phenomenon was to dive in. So I planned a trip to Finland, a country I’ve always wanted to explore. I would couch surf at every stop there.

If ever any anxiety existed when stepping into the unknown, it disappeared when my first host met me at the train station. Ari looked like my idea of a typical Finn: tall and blue-eyed. Finns were also supposed to be famously reserved (寡言少语的). Ari was anything but. He was a live wire, giving me a warm welcome and walking with me to his apartment, where he showed me the sleeper sofa, served me tea, and engaged me in warm conversations. He also handed me a key to come and go as I pleased.

If this was what couch surfing was all about—trust and friendship—then I had gotten off to a good start. As I boarded my next train to continue my journey, I began to think about this couch-surfing idea. What encouraged these people to open their homes to strangers? I concluded that there was a desire to lend a hand to like-minded folks who might enrich their own lives.

Seven cities in 14 days. Seven hosts. Seven new friends. If couch surfing taught me anything, it’s this: Most people are good and generous. Where will couch surfing take me next? Who knows? But I can’t wait to find out.

1. Which of the following best explains the underlined word in the second paragraph?

A．relaxed.	B．bored.
C．interested.	D．pleased.

2. What can we know about Ari?

A．He was reserved like most Finns.

B．He talked less but he was friendly.

C．He treated the author as a friend.

D．He saw off the author at the train station.

3. Why did people offer couch surfing to strangers?

A．To take an adventure with strangers.

B．To exchange houses for a short time.

C．To learn more about others’ family lives.

D．To enrich their own lives by helping others.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Travel on Trust and Couches

B．A Free Travel in Finland

C．Experiences in Strangers’ Houses

D．A Plan for Couch Surfing

4 . 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Andrew不久前去美国留学，他给你写信说很不适应那里的生活。请你根据以下提示用英语给他写一封回信，鼓励他勇敢面对。
1. 尊重当地的风俗习惯；       
2. 与美国学生多交流；
3. 积极参加户外活动；          
4. 注意与人交往时的礼仪。
注意：
1.可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2.词数在100-120之间，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
3.参考词汇:custom风俗习惯       manners礼仪
Dear Andrew,

How nice to hear from you again!

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

5 . Hobbies let you explore interests outside your work. They make you be creative and try all kinds of new things.    1    How can you choose the hobby that suits you from these options? Here are some tips.

Look at what interests you. And examine what takes up your spare time, when you have it. Do you enjoy reading books? Maybe you want to try your hand at writing them.    2    

    3    Do you value wisdom or courage? Do you admire artistic expression? Let those traits(特点) guide you when choosing a hobby. For instance, you could take up painting because you admire people who can express themselves with art.

Examine your skills and personality. Certain hobbies require certain skill sets. If you don't have a great deal of patience, then maybe hand sewing isn't something you'd enjoy. However, if you love building things, maybe you should consider a hobby like working on older cars or building furniture.    4    

Pay attention to what excites your passion. The way you talk about issues can also reveal your passions and those passions can be developed into a hobby. Think about the topics you go on endlessly about.    5    Now, think about what it is about that subject that you enjoy so much and determine how it can be transformed into a hobby. For instance, maybe you are passionate about local politics, and getting involved in the community voluntary work could become your hobby.

A．Play to your strengths.

B．Think about what you value most.

C．Develop your creative personality.

D．Turn what you already love into a hobby.

E．There are plenty of options available to you.

F．Ask your friends and family what you seem to talk about the most.

G．Don’t forget to take a look at your budget before choosing a new hobby, as some can be expensive.