1 . Due to social events in recent years, the relationship between social media and teenagers mental health has been under heated discussion.

On Sept 30 a British court decided that content on social media platforms contributed to the depression of 14-year-old Molly Russell. Russell interacted with 2,100 posts related lo pessimistic, self-harm in the six months, leading up to her depression, reported the Observer website.

The correlation has also been proved by science. A study in 2019 showed that the frequent use of social media by teenagers can lead to a decrease in their mental health.

So, how can we make sure that teenagers won’t get hurt while using social media? Chan, 18, from the University of Macao shared her experience. Chan said that she once came across short videos romanticizing mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. She immediately reported them to the platform.

But she said that the users’ power to regulate videos is still limited. “It is ultimately the responsibility of the social media platforms to filter out content that is potentially harmful.” She also noticed that the age of social media users has become increasingly younger. Society should pay attention to this, she said. “Since it’s not possible to cut off access to social media for younger users, why not introduce a ‘supervision mode’ with which parents can regulate the content to be viewed by teenagers beforehand?” she said.

Wu Chengyu, 18, studies at Tianjin Experimental High School. He said that several years ago he came across a game that lures teenagers to self-abuse and depression. He quickly chose to ignore it so he wouldn’t be influenced. This is the same way he reacts when exposed to negative content on social media.

In Wu’s opinion, teenagers today should improve their social media literacy (素养), telling real from fake and good from bad. “Also, everyone can be a content creator on social media.” he said, “We should all strengthen our awareness of ethics”.

1. What led to Russell’s depression according to a British court?

A．Her interaction with others online.

B．Negative information on social media platforms.

C．Short videos she watched on the Internet.

D．Her addiction to online posts.

2. Which of the following statements does Chan probably agree with?

A．The number of younger Social media users should be limited.

B．Parents should monitor the content to be viewed by teenagers in advance.

C．A supervision mode ought to be introduced by parents.

D．It is the responsibility of the society to romanticize mental illnesses.

3. Who should be ultimately responsible for removing negative content according to Chan?

A．Parents.	B．Social media platforms
C．Content creators.	D．Social media platforms.

4. What does Wu suggest teenagers should do?

A．Use social media wisely.	B．Reduce social media usage.
C．Stay away from online games.	D．Learn more about social media.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. Why is the woman raising money?

A．To fix a parking lot.

B．To help the Children’s Home.

C．To build a new kitchen for the club.

2. How will the woman collect more money according to the man?

A．By washing cars.

B．By selling cookies.

C．By having a yard sale.

4 . Politeness is the practical application of good manners, the goal of which is to make all of the parties relaxed and comfortable. It's a flexible management of words and actions, by which we make other people have a better opinion of us and themselves. It seeks to build a positive relationship.     1    .

However, in the rush of daily life being polite is social behavior that we find rare nowadays.     2    . They don’t even take the time to look around. This has led to the loss of simple social rules some might take for granted and that are particularly powerful.

    3    , people become less and less attentive to others’ feelings, for human interaction (互动) is almost lost. Take for instance the rudeness we tolerate when a person is looking at his phone when talking to us.

Being polite is not just a simple social elegance.     4    . These days “Please” and “Thank You” are forgotten. And not many people are aware that these two simple words can easily open or close any door to us. Unfortunately, they often forget to say these words.

Hope is not lost. There are many ways we can improve our behavior to achieve skills in politeness. There are simple things we can do to be considered as a polite and well-mannered person.    5    , they will respect you back. Just make a change in our behavior to start. Use simple words like “Excuse me”, “Please”, and “Thank you” every day. Be kind to receive kindness. Care and politeness will get you far in all aspects of life.

A．As technology progresses

B．People have become more self-absorbed

C．As long as you show your politeness for people

D．Since for many people being polite remains a challenge

E．Many languages have specific means to show politeness

F．It aims to respect a person’s need to be liked and understood

G．It’s also about being kind, caring and respectful to another person

5 . How to Make New Friends

When you start high school，you need to make some new friends because your old friends may be away from you now. It’s not easy to make new friends，but it’s important to make new friends. Good friends help you to be happier.    1     Here are some tips to help you make new friends at high school.

Be confident after you enter high school. People like making friends with those who are confident.    2     Smile and ask them their names，if they’ve seen a new movie，or if they like a sport or activity.Sit in the middle of the classroom so that a lot of people will sit around you     3     Don’t change who you are to fit in or please other people. Many people can know it if you aren’t being yourself—don’t try too hard to fit in.There isn’t another person like you, so remember that and accept the fact that you’re special.

Enjoy your new friends. Do something small but nice for them.    4     If you can, try and meet up with your friends outside of school and really get to know them. Enjoy yourself and enjoy being with your friends.

Be a good friend. Being good friends is about trusting each other and caring for each other. It’s about give-and-take.    5     Try to understand your friends’ points of view.Think about their feelings. If you’re a good friend to others，you’ll enjoy friendships that can last long.

A．For example，you can save a seat for your friend.

B．Be there for your friends when you’re needed.

C．Be yourself when you’re talking with others.

D．Pick up your courage and talk to someone.

E．They can help you do better at school.

F．Everyone needs new friends.

G．Don’t be afraid of others.

6 . Not all of us were born pretty or handsome! You maybe hope for a good look, but this has nothing to do with your weight, size, shape or skin. A good look takes cultivating（培养）what’s within you. Here are a few tips on how to begin.

We’re paying more attention to our appearance than our mind. If we spent half as much time noticing our mind, we would be a lot healthier in mind. Think about how much time the fashion industry pays to make you believe that you should invest（投资）in your mind—know your value and change your world.

How do you take care of your mind? You can do it by spending time learning who you are and what your advantages are. Find your advantages and you Ml become fearless. Make use of the gifts you’ve been given. Be modest, friendly and generous. Work hard and realize your dream.

Pay more attention to those people who’re most important in your life: those you love. Don’t focus on（集中）your size or weight. Don’t let it steal time that should be spent on those who you love because you are preoccupied with all the disadvantages. Say good-bye to the old way and try something new. Run a marathon, write a poem, play an instrument or talk with a loved one. Don’t look at someone at the sports center, on the magazine or the models on the beach to judge yourself.

Only one thing is necessary to be against the rules that require we should be thin to be valued. We should have a choice to live, really live a full and colorful life where you’re satisfied with who you are, not how you look.

1. In the author’s opinion a good look depends on        .

A．mental changes	B．your shape and skin
C．your size and weight	D．your cultivating ability.

2. As the author says, if one spends more time focusing on his look, he        .

A．will have a good look sooner or later

B．is sure to have less time to work hard

C．will probably lose the care from others

D．will probably have an unhealthier mind

3. What does the underlined phrase “are preoccupied with” in Para.4 mean?

A．are lost in	B．are used to
C．are tired of	D．are fond of

4. In Para. 4 the author advises us not to        .

A．waste our working time	B．believe in the fashion industry
C．give up taking exercise every day	D．compare with those well-built ones

5. What does the author mainly talk about?

A．Being thin isn’t a good thing.	B．How to cultivate beauty inside.
C．How to change our appearance.	D．We should try hard to keep healthy.

7 . Knowing how and when to say goodbye is often difficult, even in informal situations.     1     It will help you maintain your relationships and let people know you care. It’s also easier than it seems sometimes. Read on to learn how to recognize opportunities and predict others’ needs when you leave.

Recognize when to leave. When you’re at any kind of party, or even a one-on-one conversation，it can be difficult to get away. Learning to recognize good opportunities to leave will make a goodbye much easier.     2     If more than half the people have left, it might be a good time to leave.

    3     Overstaying your welcome is rude, but it can often be difficult to distinguish. People don’t like telling you that they’d like you to leave，so try to watch for signals. This may be some other family members starting to check their watch or even pack up or the fact that there is hardly anyone left.

Make plans to see each other again. Saying, “See you at school tomorrow” or “Can’t wait to see you again at Christmas” keeps the goodbye light and focused forward. If you haven’t already made plans, use it as an opportunity to make them.    4    

Tell the truth. It can be tempting to come up with a “good excuse” when you’re ready to leave. You don’t need to.     5     It doesn’t need to be any more complicated than that.

A．Watch body language.

B．Leave when you want.

C．Notice if the crowd seems to be decreasing.

D．Even saying, “See you soon” suggests just that.

E．If you want to leave, just say, “I’ll be going. See you later.”

F．But learning to say goodbye appropriately is a must-have skill.

G．Don’t make plans with people you don’t really care about saying goodbye to.

8 . How Interest Rates Affect Spending

With every loan, there is a possibility that the borrower will not repay the money. To compensate lenders for that risk, there must be a reward: interest. Interest is the amount of money that lenders earn when they make a loan that the borrower repays, and the interest rate is the percentage of the loan amount that the lender charges to lend money.

The existence of interest allows borrowers to spend money immediately, instead of waiting to save the money to make a purchase. The lower the interest rate, the more willing people are to borrow money to make big purchases，such as houses or cars. When consumers pay less in interest，this gives them more money to spend, which can create a chain effect of increased spending throughout the economy. Businesses and farmers also benefit from lower interest rates, as it encourages them to make large equipment purchases due to the low cost of borrowing. This creates a situation where output and productivity increase.

Conversely, higher interest rates mean that consumers don’t have as much disposable (可支配的) income and must cut back on spending. When higher interest rates are coupled with increased lending standards, banks make fewer loans. This affects not only consumers, but also businesses and farmers, who cut back on spending for new equipment, thus slowing productivity or reducing the number of employees. The tighter lending standards mean that consumers will cut back on spending, and this will affect many businesses1 bottom lines. This will cause the businesses to reduce the number of employees that they have and to hold off on any major equipment purchases.

1. What is interest?

A．The amount of money the borrowers earn.

B．The percentage of the loan amount.

C．A sum of money repaid by lenders.

D．A charge made for borrowing money.

2. What will happen when the interest is low?

A．Houses and cars will be more expensive.

B．People will make purchases by saving money.

C．Big purchases will cost more money.

D．Spending will be encouraged.

3. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “conversely” in Paragraph 3?

A．Above all.	B．Most importantly.
C．On the contrary.	D．In fact.

4. What will be a possible result of the higher interest rate?

A．More new equipment will be purchased.	B．Productivity will be increased.
C．Banks will make more loans.	D．Some people will lose their jobs.