2 . 语法填空

We all know that honesty is     1    important value and     2    lying is wrong. But sometimes we tell some “white lies”    3    (protect) others from the truth.

There are three main reasons     4    we tell a white lie. First, we try to make others feel better, so we protect ourselves from the     5    (disappoint) and anger of others. Another reason for     6    (tell) a white lie is to give encouragement. For example, when our friend asks us what we think of his singing, we surely say it’s wonderful, despite     7     (secret) thinking that it’s awful. Stop for a moment and consider that perhaps our friend wants some frank     8    (comment). Finally, we may also tell a white lie when we want to protect others from bad news.

We may find even white lies have     9     (expect) results. Perhaps the meal we said was “delicious ”     10     (serve) every time we visit. Or when we only share good news, others won’t truly understand our emotions.

3 . Living in a modern society has its advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage is that you often have to live closer to other people than you would like to. Sometimes, your neighbours make noise that you are not comfortable with.

The best way to solve this problem is to talk with your neighbour first. You should be very polite and ask your neighbour if he knows how thin the walls of your homes are. This way doesn’t criticise (批评) his behaviour; it simply points out that he may not realise how far his sound travels. Tell him that you know that sometimes you make noise as well, but that you do your best to keep it down. Often this will solve the problem right away, but sometimes the neighbour may become angry.

If your neighbour becomes angry with you, there are some more steps you can take. You might write a letter to the neighbourhood committee. Make sure you write down the source of the noise and the time in the letter. They will review the situation and decide whether your neighbour is out of line. Some noise is considered to be reasonable, even if it bothers you. So you may prepare a good pair of earplugs (耳塞).

Even if your neighbour makes too much noise, you don’t have to live your life in discomfort. It’s always a good idea to be friendly with your neighbours. You may clean the rubbish in front of his door. He’s sure to appreciate behaviour like this and be more open to your suggestions about the noise level.

1. What is the first step to deal with the noisy neighbour?

A．To buy a good pair of earplugs.

B．To offer suggestions to the neighbour.

C．To ask the neighbourhood committee for help.

D．To tell the neighbour how bad his behaviour is.

2. The underlined word “reasonable” in Paragraph 3 probably means “        ”.

A．terrible	B．loud
C．proper	D．useful

3. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A．You should control your noise as well.

B．You can live comfortably even if there is noise.

C．Your neighbour may be more friendly than you think.

D．You should offer some suggestions to your neighbour.

4. The author wrote this passage to tell us        .

A．why we should get on well with neighbours

B．how to relax ourselves in modern society

C．how to become known among neighbours

D．what we should do with our noisy neighbours

4 . 假如你是李华，你校最近开展了中学生如何处理人际关系的讨论，请你写一篇你们小组的讨论总结，发表在英语校报上，写作要点：
1.做好自己；
2.尊重他人；
3.学会沟通。
注意:
1.词数80左右；
2.请在相应位置作答。

Recently, we held a heated discussion about how to live harmoniously in the school. Here are the opinions of our group.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

We hope all of us can enjoy our school life.

7 . There is a time when many Americans question whether a college degree is worth its cost. However, a recent study found Americans who completed college or university are more likely to have friends and are less lonely than those who only finished high school.

Daniel Cox, director of the Survey Center on American Life, said that in general Americans are experiencing a “friend recession”, meaning a decline in their number of friends. Cox noted, “Americans have fewer close friends today than we did in the early 1990s. But men and those without a college degree are particularly affected because they seem to have experienced a much more dramatic decline over that period.”

The Center questioned 5, 054 people this past summer. It found Americans with a college degree feel more socially connected and are more active in their communities than people who didn’t go to college. As a result, those who completed college report feeling less lonely.

Previous research showed that Americans who didn’t go to college are less likely to marry. A 2012 study found that college-educated women are much more likely to get married than women who dropped out of high school. A 2013 study of people born between 1957 and 1964 found that both men and women who didn’t finish high school are less likely to marry than those with more education.

Today, 65 percent of college-educated Americans over age 25 are married. About 50 percent of people with a high school diploma, or who dropped out of high school, are married. Those numbers were different in 1990, when marriage rates among the college graduates were at 69 percent, compared with 63 percent for those who did not go to college, says a Pew research report.

The American Community Life Survey found around 1 in 10 college graduates say they have no close social connections. That number rises among Americans without a degree, where almost 1 in 4 say they have no close friends.

1. When was the study carried out according to the passage?

A．When psychological problems arose sharply.

B．When the number of college graduates declined.

C．When Americans experienced a friend recession.

D．When concerns about college costs appeared.

2. Why are some studies mentioned in paragraph 4?

A．To provide evidence for the research.	B．To analyze the reasons for loneliness.
C．To show the importance of marriage.	D．To compare differences in generations.

3. In which column of a magazine may this passage appear?

A．Entertainment.

B．Education.

C．Technology.

D．Health.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Social problems in the American society.

B．Reasons for Americans’ low marriage rates.

C．Links between education and social interaction.

D．Discussions about whether to get a college degree.

8 . How would you feel if a colleague suggested you take a comedy class to improve your sense of humor. I felt stressed.    1    Yet according to Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, humor is not something you are born with or without.    2    What’s more, finding our funny sides strengthens relationships, unlocks creativity, and makes us more likable. It helps in any life situation.    3    

I turned to Aaker and Bagdonas and they agreed to teach me how to find my funny bones. In our first call, we discuss the common misunderstandings that stop many of us in our comedy tracks. The first, Aaker says, is the belief that humor has no place in certain situations, especially at work.    4     But 98% of the bosses say they prefer employees with a sense of humor and believe they do better work.

They believe the power of humor that they also improve the ability to help people avoid difficult situations.    5    Research shows that people who watch a funny video before trying to solve a puzzle are twice as likely to be successful.

A．Rather, it can be developed gradually.

B．We worry that humor is not welcomed in the office.

C．Humor has been proved to increase creativity.

D．Some people just aren’t funny and I’m one of them.

E．Therefore, people eagerly sign up for the humor course.

F．Every joke follows the fundamental structure of setup and punch line.

G．If you feel uncomfortable making the jokes, leave them to someone else.

9 . When you set a foot outside of your door to drop trash, go to a social event or go for a walk, thoughts like “I hope I don’t see anyone I know” or “please don’t talk to me” may run through your mind. I’ve also said such things to myself. Sometimes the last thing you want to do is to talk with someone, especially someone new.

Why do we go out of our ways to avoid people? Do we think meeting new people is a waste of time? Or are we just lazy, thinking that meeting someone new really is a trouble?

Communication is the key to life. We have been told that many times. Take the past generations, like our parents, for example. They seem to take full advantage of that whole “communication” idea because they grew up talking face to face while Generation-Y grew up staring at screens. We spend hours of our days sitting on Facebook. We send messages to our friends and think about all of the things we want to say to certain people that we don’t have the courage to do in reality.

Nowadays, we are so caught up in our little circle of friends—our comfort zone. We love it that they laugh at our jokes, understand our feelings and can read our minds. Most importantly, they know when we want to be alone. They just get us.

Holding a conversation with someone new means agreeing with things that you don’t really believe and being someone you think they want you to be—it is, as I said before, a trouble. It takes up so much energy, and at some point or another, it is too tiring.

But meeting new people is important. Life is too short, so meet all the people you can meet, make the effort to go out and laugh. Remember, every “hello” leads to a smile—and a smile is worth a lot.

1. What do we learn about the author?

A．He likes to meet someone new.	B．He feels stressed out lately.
C．He’s active in attending social events.	D．He used to be afraid of talking to others.

2. What’s the problem of Generation-Y in the author’s eyes?

A．They rely on the Internet to socialize.	B．They are less confident in themselves.
C．They have difficulty in communicating.	D．They are unwilling to make new friends.

3. Why do many young people avoid meeting new people?

A．They think it troublesome.	B．They are busy with their study.
C．They fear to disappoint their friends.	D．They want to do meaningful work.

4. Why does the author write the text?

A．To stress the importance of friends.

B．To give tips on how to meet new people.

C．To encourage people to meet new people.

D．To display the disadvantages of Generation-Y.

10 . 语法填空

Every culture has its own way to show friendship. On     1     islands of Hawaii, friendship is part of the “aloha spirit”. In the language of the Hawaiians who first     2     (settle) on the islands long ago, aloha has a very special meaning: to be with happiness. Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves the land, they are ready to love their people or community. This is one of the     3    ( important ) signs of friendship . It is called lokahi in the Hawaiian language,which means oneness(和谐)with all people.     4    (enjoy)the land,you should not be selfish. The land is     5     everyone who lives on it. Today many different peoples call Hawaii their home. Indeed, Hawaii is a place     6     people make one big community from many smaller     7     ( community ) . Each person gives kokua ( help ) to other people so that all feel stronger. It is believed that the islands can be a paradise(天堂)when people live peacefully. People are told that their actions should be as gentle as the wind that blows from the sea. When problems happen, people     8    (ask) to solve them with understanding. So when the people of Hawaii talk about family, they are     9     (actual) talking about all those     10    (live)on the islands.