1 . One of the most important things in the world is friendship． In order to have friends， you have to be a friend． But how can you be a good friend at school？
Listen ﹣ Listen when they are talking． Don't say anything unless they ask you a question． Sometimes it's not necessary for you to have anything to say； they just need someone to talk to about their feelings．
Help them ﹣ If your friend is ever in need of something， be there to help them． You should try to put them first， but make sure you don't do everything they want you to do． Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one． Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need．
Be there for them ﹣ Be there for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times． Marilyn Monroe， a famous U．S． actor， once said， "I often make mistakes． Sometimes I am out of control， but if you can't stay with me at my worst， you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best．" Always remember this! If you don't want to stay with your friends when they're in hard times， then you don't deserve to be with them when they're having a good time!
Make plans ﹣ Try to make plans with your friends． Go shopping， go for ice cream， have a party， go to a movie and so on． Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy． By planning things together， you both can have a good time． And you'll remember these things when you're all old!
1. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings， you should ．| A．give him or her some advice |
| B．calm him or her down |
| C．just listen unless asked |
| D．share your feelings as well |
| A．put them before ourselves |
| B．try to do everything for them |
| C．change their bad habits first |
| D．ignore their faults |
| A．Life without a friend is death． |
| B．A friend is easier lost than found． |
| C．A man is known by his friends． |
| D．A friend in need is a friend indeed． |
| A．How to find a good friend． |
| B．How to be a good friend． |
| C．How to help friends in trouble． |
| D．How to make more friends． |
2 . The other day I was shopping at the local Chinese grocery store．There was a line at the fish counter，but only one staff person was there to take care of the customers． Some customers ordered quite an amount of fish for that staff person to work on． At last I was the second in line；all I wanted was a couple of crabs and should get out of there in no time．
Noticing it was very busy at the fish counter， another staff person came over to help． I was ready to be served， but the staff person went to the end of the line and began to help a couple of ladies with snails （蜗牛）．The customer in front of me， being served，turned around and looked at me sympathetically， and the customer behind me called to the staff person，"You should start her，"pointing at me．He was，well，ignored．
If someone asked me，"What is the most important rule to follow in America？"I would reply without hesitation，"Wait your turn at all times．"Wherever you go here in this country， you will find people waiting in a line quietly to get anything： whether in the supermarkets，department stores，bus stops，or gas stations， it's just a matter of waiting your turn．In a larger sense，"wait your turn"is more than just a guideline﹣it is a very basic norm （准则）that reflects the fundamental value of the western cultures． But in some situations your turn does not always come based on when you get there and how long you have waited in line， just like my case at the store．Even though this did not often happen， it did make me feel upset．
1. What happened to the author at the store？| A．He wasn't served upon his order． |
| B．He was ill﹣treated by a customer． |
| C．He was asked to be served later． |
| D．He was asked to do others a favor． |
| A．Wait until being served． |
| B．Serve people as one likes． |
| C．Wait until your turn comes． |
| D．First come，later served． |
| A．His belief． |
| B．His experience． |
| C．His culture． |
| D．His rule． |
| A．To emphasize his kindness to others． |
| B．To introduce some western cultures to us． |
| C．To show his disbelief in Queuing Rule． |
| D．To express his belief and his feeling． |
3 . Ibby Piracha is one of many regular customers at his local Starbucks in a small town in Virginia, US.
Krystal Payne, a new employee, wanted to do something to make Ibby feel more
But Payne wanted to take it a step further.She went home and spent her night learning American Sign Language so she could better
Ibby was so
The next morning, Payne heard about the post when her manager
“My job is to
Payne now knows enough ASL to take Ibby’s
| A．Besides | B．However | C．Instead | D．Also |
| A．quiet | B．famous | C．deaf | D．blind |
| A．welcome | B．cheerful | C．different | D．confident |
| A．presents | B．ideas | C．service | D．guide |
| A．live | B．compete | C．play | D．communicate |
| A．note | B．story | C．tip | D．report |
| A．right | B．experience | C．chance | D．emotion |
| A．kept | B．copied | C．read | D．shared |
| A．bothered | B．moved | C．confused | D．attracted |
| A．story | B．gesture | C．post | D．picture |
| A．expect | B．ignore | C．want | D．notice |
| A．chance | B．pay | C．award | D．recognition |
| A．praised | B．questioned | C．criticized | D．warned |
| A．understand | B．interview | C．meet | D．promote |
| A．strange | B．important | C．kind | D．brave |
| A．proud | B．fond | C．afraid | D．ashamed |
| A．protect | B．promise | C．allow for | D．make sure |
| A．trust | B．inspiration | C．opportunity | D．guidance |
| A．step | B．rule | C．order | D．advice |
| A．surprise | B．pride | C．challenge | D．happiness |
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改 10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Many people used to gather to dance in our community square, where was designed to improve living quality. Although dancing could do good to their health, but the long-time dancing and loud noise causing by the loudspeaker really brought the neighbors inconvenience. I couldn’t rest or sleep well, which made me terrible upset. I felt such sleepy in class that I performed badly in study. To solve a problem, I communicated with the organizers and suggested that they should shorten the dance time and reduced the music noise. Only doing so could they have fun and let others enjoy life. To their delight, they adopted my advices.
5 . “People are ruder today because they are rushed and more ‘time poor’ than ever before,” says Patsy Rowe, “ Manners have fallen off the radar(雷达).” Due to our strong attraction to electronic equipment it is a wonder that more people don’t wake up each morning and greet the singing birds with complaining about the noise. Here are some examples of rudeness.
Some people prefer to do almost everything over the Internet. To them, dealing with an actual human is like an evolutionary step backward. It feels very slow because humans don’t work at 4G speeds. When you have dinner with friends, you will often notice someone paying more attention to his mobile phone. We have programmed ourselves to think that every new message brings life-changing news, so taking calls and checking our texts are more important than talking to the people we are with. What is worse, some people even tend to send anonymous（匿名的）rude messages by email.
However, rudeness is never acceptable. Don’t assume it is OK to be rude if the person you’re in touch with won’t recognize you. If you have something awful to say, have the courage to face the person and say it, write a letter or email and sign it, or forget it. Upsetting people with unsigned messages is cruel and disgusting.
We shouldn’t blame technology for our shortcomings. Technology is here to help us, but we should not allow it to take over our lives. An important step is acknowledging our shortcomings. People spend a lot of time pointing out bad manners but it would be even more helpful if we’d publicly acknowledge good manners when we see them.
1. What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1?| A．People care little about their behavior. |
| B．People can tell good from bad behavior. |
| C．Radar is able to observe human behavior. |
| D．Radar can be used to predict human behavior. |
| A．they are growing too independent |
| B．they have to handle many important messages |
| C．they are becoming less patient |
| D．they have to follow an evolutionary step backward. |
| A．disgusting | B．acceptable |
| C．Ridiculous | D．reasonable |
| A．We should applaud good behavior. |
| B．We should keep pointing out mistakes. |
| C．Technology will take over lives one day. |
| D．Technology can never be blamed |
6 . We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.
What’s the problem? It’s possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. It’s more likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.
Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t
even exist if it weren’t for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. ＂Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,＂ he explains. ＂The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.＂
In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. ＂It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,＂ says Dunn. ＂But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.＂
Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. ＂Small talk is the basis of good manners,＂ he says.
1. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?| A．Addiction to smartphones. |
| B．Inappropriate behaviours in public places. |
| C．Absence of communication between strangers. |
| D．Impatience with slow service. |
| A．Showing good manners. | B．Relating to other people. |
| C．Focusing on a topic. | D．Making business deals. |
| A．It improves family relationships. | B．It raises people’s confidence. |
| C．It matters as much as a formal talk. | D．It makes people feel good. |
| A．Conversation Counts | B．Ways of Making Small Talk |
| C．Benefits of Small Talk | D．Uncomfortable Silence |
7 . Living with other people can be difficult, especially when each person has their own ideas about how they want to live.
Discuss your expectations ahead of time.
Divide up responsibilities.
Make a plan to divide up responsibilities and chores(家常杂务) between you and your roommate. For example, if your roommate is a good cook and you are not,
Not everyone has the same ideas about day to day living as you do. Take your roommate's feelings into consideration. For instance, if you re dying to throw a party on Thursday night but your roommate has a final early the next morning, agree to postpone the party till Friday evening, instead.
Communicate effectively.
Communication is key in making the relationship work. If a problem comes up, it's better to talk about it right away than to ignore it. For example, say "Chris, it upsets me when I wake
up to find all the milk gone. If you use the last of something, can you please add it to the list?" If you simply cannot communicate openly and there is tension all the time,
| A．Be prepared to compromise |
| B．Create a roommate agreement on Internet use |
| C．ask him or her to cook if you'll clean up afterward |
| D．you may as well find a new roommate |
| E．Talk about what each of you needs and wants from the other in advance |
| F．People may have different religious or political views that could cause conflict |
| G．Though having a roommate can be challenging, it can also be enjoyable and fun |
8 . Persuasion is to convince someone to agree with you, just like art which also calls for special techniques to accomplish. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos.
Ethos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field. After all, you’re more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.
Pathos is a speaker’s way of connecting with an audience’s emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats to make the viewer feel pity, so they will be more likely to donate money.
Logos is the use of facts, statistics or other evidence to support your argument. An audience will believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me “.
Although ethos, pathos and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when used together. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.
1. What do persuasion and art have in common?| A．They both entertain the audience. |
| B．They both require great skill to achieve. |
| C．They both demand full attention from the audience. |
| D．They were both common topics of ancient Greek Writers. |
| A．By expressing his sympathy with the audience. |
| B．By telling the audience about his personal preference. |
| C．By using beautiful language to make his statements attractive. |
| D．By showing his knowledge and experience related to the topic. |
| A．Ethos is the most important aspect of persuasion. |
| B．Each aspect has a different effect on the audience. |
| C．Honesty is the key to making your arguments believable. |
| D．Political leaders mostly use pathos to persuade their audience. |
bacteria” is mainly using .
| A．ethos | B．pathos |
| C．logos | D．a combination of all three |
9 . About three decades ago, China was known as the “Bicycle Kingdom”. But the twowheel way of transport's popularity began to fade, with many bikes soon replaced by their fuelpowered competitors.
But recent months have seen a revival of the bike across China, with an increasing number of people choosing to cycle instead of driving to schools, to workplaces or to do sightseeing. The introduction of bikesharing systems has brought the trend to a new level.
People can unlock the shared bikes by simply using their smartphones. The bikes are equipped with GPS and can be left anywhere in public for the next user. They're popular among many Chinese people as they provide an effective solution to the “last mile problem”， which refers to the final leg of a person's journey.
However, the systems have also led to problems such as illegal parking, damage and theft. Last month, two nurses in Beijing were placed under arrest for five days for putting locks on two shared bikes.
“Bikesharing is a greener method of transport and provides a userfriendly experience，” said Liu Xiaoming, viceminister of transport. “But it's a combination of online and offline business. Operators are usually strong in online services, but lack offline business experience, which causes problems.”
Now, Chinese service operators are trying to handle these problems. For example, a bikesharing company called Mobike sets a 100point credit score for each user, with points taken in the case of bad behavior. Once a score drops below 80, bike rental is increased to 100 yuan per 30 minutes, up from 0.5－1 yuan.
1. The underlined word “revival” in paragraph 2 probably means ________.| A．survival | B．recovery |
| C．existence | D．popularity |
| A．they are very effective |
| B．they can be picked up anywhere |
| C．they are equipped with GPS |
| D．they help to solve the “last mile problem” |
| A．offer stronger online services |
| B．combine online and offline business |
| C．provide credit scores for users |
| D．obtain more offline business experience |
Do’s and Don’ts of Donating
Giving up your unused or unwanted stuff is a great way to make space in your home for the items that you do enjoy on a regular basis. Not sure where to start? Here are some do’s and don’ts of donating your belongings.
Do Prepare Your Clothes
You’ve thoroughly cleaned out your closet and drawers, and have a mountain of clothing waiting to be donated.
The number one rule of donating your stuff is to make sure that it’s in good, usable condition. Don’t pass along old clothes or furniture, chipped dishes, books that are missing pages, or toys with lost pieces. Nobody wants to accept your damaged belongings. Find a local company that will recycle these items instead.
Don’t even think of donating these items
With a little common sense it’s easy to figure out items that are ideal for donations.
Don’t donate large appliances
Major appliances such as stoves, fridges, freezers, washers and dryers typically reside on the ‘do not donate’ list due to health and safety reasons. All items accepted for donation must be thoroughly clean and in good working order. With secondhand appliances, it can be difficult to guarantee that they fit the bill.
Don’t donate recalled items
Every so often a product recall hits the news headlines. Highchairs, toys, holiday lights for Christmas trees—the list of recalled items due to safety concerns is endless.
| A．They’re all acceptable items for donation, too. |
| B．Instead of donating an unwanted large appliance, call your local trash collection company and arrange for their safe disposal. |
| C．But unfortunately some people will throw away the contents of their home without a second thought. |
| D．Before you bag up these pieces, inspect each one to ensure that they’re in good condition and ready to be owned by someone else. |
| E．Don’t donate damaged items. |
| F．Clothes aren’t the only household items that can be donated. |
| G．Never donate recalled items! |
