1 . The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we’ve never been before.

But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line.    1    Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.

For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the person’s face?” if the answer is no, rewrite and reread.    2    

If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so.    3    If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.

    4    Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you license to correct everyone else.     5    At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.

It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.

A．It’s natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.

B．Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’s face.

C．Everyone was new to the network once.

D．The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.

E．When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.

F．You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.

G．If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.

2 . Meeting at a church on a Friday night is not usual for most college students, but it is for the members of an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) women’s group in my hometown, which is an organization for alcoholics who want to stop drinking alcohol.

AA is based upon a number of principles，including twelve steps and twelve traditions. The traditions state that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Members read aloud these steps and traditions, as well as a promise.

The AA meeting we attended was a speaker week, which meant that the majority of the time was spent listening to a particular member talk about her journey with alcohol. The speaker recounted her story with addiction. The group processed the story in a positive way. I noticed several times when members laughed, smiled, and made brief supporting comments while she spoke. Later, a member shared with me that “this is the kind of place where you can talk about things, and everyone just laughs...no judgment but support.” Being able to talk about her emotions and experiences, receiving support, and the lack of judgment was a large part of her decision to keep coming to meetings.

Years later, I look back on the meeting with fond memories. It changed the way I looked at addiction. It was no longer an evil faceless monster. I think it’s essential to have support when you’re struggling with addiction, as with any lifestyle change. AA is a prime example of how groups follow a program and commit (致力于) to changing their habits.

And it doesn’t hurt that sometimes after the meeting, everyone has a piece of cake.

1. The main purpose of AA women’s group is to _____.

A．gather on Friday nights	B．stay away from alcohol
C．start an autonomous group	D．promote twelve traditions

2. For some, the highlight of the meeting is to _____.

A．make comments	B．exchange ideas
C．meet new friends	D．have emotional connection

3. What does the author think of the meeting?

A．Meaningful.

B．Doubtful.

C．Rootless.

D．Worthless.

4. By attending the meeting, you can _____.

A．drink some coffee	B．play a game
C．make a meal	D．share some food

3 . It’s 13:30 and 28-year-old Marten Pella 's smart phone starts pinging, a signal that it’s time for us to stop working around his living room table and instead start our workout routine together. A cartoon character wearing bright red shorts on video begins instructing us to do star-jumps and sit-ups around his apartment.

Pella, a research assistant at Stockholm University, is part of the Hoffice movement, which invites workers-freelancers（自由职业者）or full-time employees who can do their jobs remotely—to work at each other’s homes to increase productivity and enjoy an active social life.

Those attending Hoffice events advertised on Facebook are typically asked to work silently in 45-minute blocks, before taking short breaks together to exercise, or simply chatting over a coffee. In addition, each participant shares daily objectives with the rest of the group upon arrival, and is invited to report back on whether or not they have achieved them at the end of the day.

“Often when I am alone, I can work focused for a couple of hours but then I’m easily distracted（分心）.The help of others makes me so much more disciplined.” says Pella, who attends Hoffice events as both a guest and a host. Lunches mean networking and connecting with new contacts. “People are coming from really different areas and have different professions so there can be really interesting discussions,” he says.

The Hoffice movement has grown quickly since it was founded in 2014 by Swedish psychologist Christofer Franzen, now 37. He had been giving lectures on the benefits of collective（集体的）intelligence, but realised he was spending most of his own time working alone at his kitchen table. “I wanted to test more structured home co-working with friends in similar situations,” he says.

Franzen says that holding events in houses and apartments creates a unique atmosphere, because there’s a sense of community and desire to contribute. He’s looking for ways to expand the social value of Hoffice, by matching up members with relevant skills to share and even encouraging jobseekers to join its gatherings.

1. Where is Pella when his smart phone starts pinging?

A．In his own home.	B．In his office.
C．In another person’s home.	D．At Stockholm University.

2. What do people attending Hoffice events do first when they meet?

A．Watch an exercise video.	B．Work silently for 45 minutes.
C．Tell each other their daily plans.	D．Report what they have achieved.

3. What does Franzen really mean by saying “friends in similar situations”?

A．They usually work alone.

B．They often give lectures.

C．They study collective intelligence.

D．They have to work at a kitchen table.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Sharing Comfortable Workplaces	B．A New Way to Make New Friends
C．Benefits of Collective Intelligence	D．Working from Others’ Homes

4 . Soon the fire was burning bright, and everyone’s spirits lifted. The kids _________ when Dad handed them each a piece of candy, and Mrs. Clark looked on with a(n) _________ that probably hadn’t crossed her face since her husband died last year.

“God bless you,” she said. Dad _________ that everyone try on the shoes before we left. I was _________ when they all fit, and I wondered _________ he had known what sizes to get. Dad _________ each of the kids in his big arms and gave them a hug. They became attached to(依恋)him and didn’t want us to _________.

At the door, Dad invited Mrs. Clark and the children _________ for Christmas dinner the next day. With a look of deep _________, Mrs. Clark nodded.

On the way back home, Dad explained that he and Mom had ____________ money here and there all year long to buy me a dress for Christmas. But yesterday, when he had seen little Jake with his feet ____________ in gunnysacks(黄麻袋),Dad knew what he had to do. “I ____________ that money on some shoes and a little candy for those children. I hope you understand,” he said.

I understood very ____________. My father had given me a gift much ____________ than a dress. He gave me the look on Mrs. Clark’s face, the smiles of her three children, and the best Christmas ____________ of my life.

1.

A．cheered

B．hid

C．quarrelled

D．stared

2.

A．tear

B．smile

C．expression

D．behavior

3.

A．agreed

B．threatened

C．insisted

D．opposed

4.

A．amazed

B．satisfied

C．afraid

D．anxious

5.

A．whether

B．that

C．where

D．how

6.

A．kissed

B．took

C．shook

D．helped

7.

A．stand

B．stay

C．leave

D．visit

8.

A．through

B．across

C．over

D．in

9.

A．misunderstanding

B．seriousness

C．admiration

D．gratefulness

10.

A．found

B．borrowed

C．paid

D．saved

11.

A．packed

B．wrapped

C．cleaned

D．protected

12.

A．invested

B．earned

C．spent

D．wasted

13.

A．well

B．little

C．poorly

D．differently

14.

A．less

B．cheaper

C．prettier

D．greater

15.

A．intention

B．memory

C．promise

D．journey

5 . Emoji(表情符号) and Workplace Communication

In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play.     1    . It’s been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work.

Written communications can often read as cold and dull. Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear.     2    , encouraging better and more frequent communication.

In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge.     3    . While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually, for those used to working with traditional tools like email, it may feel like a learning curve(曲线). The good news is that it’s simple to learn and can be worth the effort.

There is also the matter of tone(语气). Who hasn’t received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day?     4    . Emoji can help communication feel friendlier, and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile.

    5    , and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome. And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication, you’ll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture.

A．Message with emojis feel more conversational

B．Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly

C．Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange

D．The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally

E．Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly

F．Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace

G．An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform

6 . How to Help Others in Your Community (社区)

Helping others in your community is a great way to spread joy to others and get the most out of life.     1    

You can choose to become a volunteer. Volunteering is great way to help others out in your community. Look around for a homeless shelter or soup kitchen and spend some time there doing whatever needs to be done.     2     For example, try tutoring homeless kids at the local shelter so that they can stay in school and not fall behind, and also you get a sense of achievement.

    3     You can give away money to some organizations that help others. If you don’t have money to spare, look through your unused items (物品) and see what you can part with that is in good condition. They are needed by a local food bank or shelter.

You can choose to redirect gifts.     4     You can invite them to do voluntary work to celebrate your birthday. You can also suggest they donate the money they intend to use to buy gifts for you.

You can stop to help. There are many cases where you can stop to give a helping hand. If you see people on the street struggling to carry all their groceries, stop to help     5     However, keep in mind that they may not always need help. But never feel discouraged when your kindness is turned down.

A．Usually they are grateful to accept your help.

B．You can choose to donate to important causes.

C．There are a number of chances you can take advantage of.

D．You can help your neighbors without spending much money.

E．Donate the gifts you receive to poor children in your community.

F．Not only will this help others, but also you will gain certain benefit.

G．Instead of getting new gifts every birthday, have your friends and family help others.

7 . Some people never master the art of being patient, and at times, all of us struggle with being patient. Sometimes a certain situation or a certain person just pushes our buttons, making it much more difficult for us to remain patient.    1    It becomes harder to concentrate, and it becomes harder to be polite to other people.

    2     No one is born to be patient. As you learn and grow and experience things in life, you become wiser and learn how to interact with difficult kinds of people.

    3     This is normal, as you have never had the experience of working in an office before. At first, it might be difficult to understand your job. You might even lose patience, but over time you’ll be able to interact with other people with more confidence and patience. Someone at work disagrees with you, and it might make you become anxious.    4    You’ll be less likely to become bothered when presented with different situations. Though it might be difficult, you should try to be patient in life. This will help you in nearly all situations.     5    Age doesn’t always mean that someone is wise, and wisdom doesn’t always mean that someone is patient, though the two often go hand in hand.

A．You must keep in mind that patience comes with experience and wisdom.

B．Once you lose patience, things tend to go wrong.

C．Learning to be patient takes time and it takes patience to learn to be patient.

D．Patience is acquired as you acquire wisdom, and wisdom is the child of experience.

E．However, with experience, you’ll learn how to present your opinions clearly.

F．The more patience you have, the better you’ll cope in various situations..

G．For example, you start your first job in a big office, and you don’t really know how to work with lots of people.

8 . In 1973, I was teaching elementary school. Each day, 27 kids entered “The Thinking Laboratory.” That was the name students voted for after deciding that “Room 104” was too dull.

Freddy was an average student, but not an average person. He had the rare balance of fun and compassion（同情）. He would laugh the loudest over fun and be the saddest over anyone’s misfortune.

Before the school year ended, I gave the kids a special gift, T-shirts with the words “Verbs Are Your Friends ” on them. I had advised the kids that while verbs（动词）may seem dull , most of the fun things they do throughout their lives will be verbs.

Through the years, I’d run into former students who would provide updates on old classmates. I learned that Freddy did several jobs after his graduation from high school and remained the same caring person I met forty years before . Once, while working overnight at a store, he let a homeless man sleep in his truck. Another time, he lent a friend money to buy a house.

Just last year, I was conducting a workshop when someone knocked at the classroom door. A woman excused the interruption and handed me an envelope. I stopped teaching and opened it up. Inside were the “Verbs” shirt and a note from Freddy’s mother. “Freddy passed away on Thanksgiving. He wanted you to have this. ”

I told the story to the class. As sad as it was, I couldn’t help smiling. Although Freddy was taken from us, we all took something from Freddy.

1. What do the underlined words “The Thinking Laboratory” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．The elementary school where the kids studied.

B．“Room104”in which the kids studied.

C．The workshop in which the kids carried out experiments.

D．The high school which was fun as well as dull.

2. What can we learn about the author?

A．She hardly kept in touch with her former students.

B．She wrote the passage in 2013 or so.

C．She was very strict with her students.

D．She gave the kids special gifts after the school year.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Freddy?

A．modest and daring.	B．outstanding and calm.
C．generous and creative.	D．warm-hearted and caring.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards Freddy?

A．Cautious.	B．Disapproving.
C．Uninterested.	D．Appreciative.

9 . Jake and Max Klein are twin brothers who have a passion for volunteering. Their family have always done community _______ .At a young age, they chose to _______ family's gifts at their birthday parties, but asked them to donate money to a charity. When they were seven, Jake and Max were interested in _______ with a family friend at the local homeless shelter to help cook. _________， he turned them down because they were too _______ and they had to be fourteen to cook. This led them on an endless _______ to come up with a way to help other kids who were also facing a _______ challenging: wanting to help but _______ because of their age.

So, Kids That Do Good was _______ to show ways to kids or adults, at any age, they could join the community and make a ________ .The small ________ has grown into a large website that brings thousands of ________ visitors each year. Jake and Max say that their website brings 35,000 unique viewers, of those viewers, Kids That Do Good has ________ kids to 16,000 organizations.

Jake and Max are ________ with school and after-class activities and other community service promises. Kids That Do Good also has blog posts that advise kids on ________ their own charitable event.

1.

A．surveys

B．services

C．duties

D．businesses

2.

A．sort out

B．play with

C．give up

D．put away

3.

A．travelling

B．volunteering

C．cooking

D．recycling

4.

A．Unfortunately.

B．Happily

C．Honestly

D．Gratefully

5.

A．shy

B．awkward

C．weak

D．young

6.

A．task

B．ability

C．chance

D．determination

7.

A．public

B．similar

C．sharp

D．direct

8.

A．joked

B．blamed

C．denied

D．praised

9.

A．advised

B．allowed

C．named

D．created

10.

A．judgment

B．difference

C．comment

D．decision

11.

A．plan

B．effort

C．project

D．experiment

12.

A．pleased

B．satisfied

C．amazed

D．interested

13.

A．connected

B．exposed

C．contributed

D．attracted

14.

A．familiar

B．patient

C．busy

D．content

15.

A．remembering

B．describing

C．celebrating

D．building

10 . Around this time a few years ago, it was common to see videos of friends on social media having a bucket of icy water thrown on them. Known as the “ice bucket challenge”, it was created as a way to raise money for the medical condition ALS. But now, there’s a new challenge and this time, no water is involved.

What is it? Well, think of a fruit that you’d never normally sink your teeth into. Perhaps you’ve got it: a lemon. While we enjoy using lemons to add flavor to dishes, very few of us would actually eat one as we’d eat an apple or an orange.

But the horrible taste is the precise reason why the “lemon face challenge” is taking off. Participants bite into a lemon, taking a selfie as they do it before posting the photo online. The fun is all about expression people make as all that citric acid（柠檬酸）hits their taste buds（味蕾）. Every expression seems to say, “This is worse than freezing water.”

The serious side to this trend is the good cause it’s all in aid of. The challenge aims to raise awareness of a rare brain cancer that affects young children. It was started by Aubregh Nicholas, an 11-year-old US kid. She was diagnosed with this rare brain cancer herself in September 2017, but has since raised almost $50000 to cover her medical expenses thanks to the challenge.

If a challenge is going to raise publicity and contributions from people, it has to be something interesting and original. That way the ice bucket challenge took off in 2014 and it explains why so many people are now sharing their lemon faces. There are a lot of stories about the downside of social media these days. The charity challenges, however, show how online culture can unite the world and bring help to the people who most need it.

1. Why is the icy bucket challenge mentioned in the article?

A．to show how charity gained its popularity online.

B．to introduce a similar challenge that raises money for charity.

C．to attract people’s attention to a rare disease.

D．to prove its popularity around the world.

2. Compared with the pre-Internet charity, what is the advantage of online charity?

A．It raises more money than ever before.

B．It is started by the people who suffer rare diseases.

C．It brings people together easily and quickly.

D．It causes little doubt among people .

3. What does the underlined phrase “take off” in the last paragraph mean?

A．go away suddenly	B．become successful and popular
C．remove your clothes	D．take a break

4. What is the author’s attitude towards online charity?

A．positive	B．indifferent
C．negative	D．ambiguous