1 . 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.

2 . 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.

3 . Everyone can benefit from better communication.     1    . Of course, we know that isn’t true, but this shouldn’t stop you improving you communication skills. Here are a few tips to help you become a better communicator.

    2    

Verbal language is only one aspect of the communication—body language is another aspect. If you ever wanted to know how to tell if someone is lying, body language is the answer. Your body language tells other people what you aren’t verbally saying, such as if you are anxious, confident, confused, angry or any other type of emotion or state of mind. If you become great at reading body language,it will help you become a better communicator.

Listen to others

Before you ever begin to speak, take a minute to see if anyone else has something to say.     3     Listening to others has many benefits, such as allowing you to learn new things or get information that you may later need.

Think before you speak

You parents probably told you this as a child, but many people still do not take a moment to think about the words they are about to say.     4    . There is a time and place for all words and tones of voice.

    5    You will have to practice your communication skills before you can ever become an excellent communicator.

A．This is not and over-night thing.

B．Singing a song for them is good.

C．Become fluent in body language

D．Don’t try to make the conversation go your way.

E．You should decide what you want to get in any conversation before you choose your words.

F．If you are too anxious, you can’t find the right body language to use in the communication.

G．In fact, if everybody were excellent communicators, the world would be a much better place.

4 . Building Trust in a Relationship Again

Trust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences.    1    Trust is a risk. But you can’t be successful when there’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.

Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal. Whether we’ve been stolen from, lied to, misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can’t trust anymore.    2    It’s understandable, but if you’re willing to build trust in a relationship again, what can you do?    3    

●Learn to really trust yourself. Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.

●    4    If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a difference between being a victim and living with a "victim mentality". At some point in all of our lives, we’ll have our trust tested or violated.

● You didn’t lose "everything". Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life.    5     Instead, it’s a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.

A．It is putting confidence in someone.

B．Believe in yourself.

C．Here are some tips for you.

D．Stop regarding yourself as the victim.

E．They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again.

F．Seeing the positive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened

G．This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.

6 . I guess a boss must be pleased to hear that his employees are sorry to hear he's leaving and that they respected him and appreciated the job he'd done. Cards and e-mails are great, but maybe it's just ________ heartwarming to know that kind words are being said ________ "behind your back".

I like to do the ________ for my students. Of course I give them my own compliments, but I love to let them know when other adults have noticed their good behavior and attitudes. I want them to know that we aren't spending our lunch and meeting times ________ about them all the time! I want them to know that we often express our pleasure in working with this ________ group of kids, and I want them to know why!

I ________ myself when someone finds how my teenage grandchildren are turning into such fine young people. Then it's absolutely necessary to let them know it too! I want them to know that people notice them, and that it ________ when what they notice is good and praiseworthy.

I've known, from the other side, how much this can ________ . I often lack confidence in my own abilities as a teacher, so it gave me quite a ________ when a friend who works with families in the community mentioned that he has heard several times from parents how glad they are to have their kids in my class. It just feels more important ________ to have the words said by people who don't know I'll ever hear-when they can be totally honest. Great to hear it and great to ________ !

Sure, it's pleasant when we can say nice things about other people. It feels good! And I think it's a ________ compliment for people to know of the times when others are saying nice things even ________ ear shot.

Watch for your next opportunity to be the ________ ! Make sure to tell them about the nice things being said behind their backs! Because how will they know ________ we tell them?

1.

A．too

B．quite

C．extra

D．rather

2.

A．even

B．already

C．slightly

D．ever

3.

A．rest

B．same

C．other

D．last

4.

A．chatting

B．complaining

C．blaming

D．arguing

5.

A．important

B．particular

C．excellent

D．active

6.

A．understand

B．thank

C．show

D．distinguish

7.

A．considers

B．matters

C．minds

D．depends

8.

A．mean

B．play

C．mark

D．perform

9.

A．evidence

B．gift

C．lift

D．answer

10.

A．somehow

B．still

C．otherwise

D．therefore

11.

A．remember

B．appreciate

C．enjoy

D．share

12.

A．relative

B．comparable

C．special

D．complete

13.

A．because of

B．out of

C．within

D．without

14.

A．reminder

B．reporter

C．reader

D．carrier

15.

A．though

B．once

C．if

D．unless

7 . Living together with other students may be a wonderful experience for you. If you can deal with it well, you and your roommates will probably enjoy a happy life and even build a lifelong friendship.     1    

Choose your roommates carefully if you are given permission. Combining the living spaces of several students into one location can be an exciting and beneficial experience for the outgoing students.     2    

Divide the bills equally. Some students are far less responsible than their roommates.     3     Resentment is quick to build when everyone has to pay the bill for a fellow student who can't seem to pay his share of the money.

Carry your part of the load. Everyone has to clean the bathroom and the kitchen sometimes. Don't avoid your part of responsibility. Student accommodation can get messy and it involves everyone to keep tidy and healthy.

    4     Put your roommates' interests above your own. Life will be far more enjoyable when everyone is concerned about the feelings, property, and studies of each other.

Be open and honest. Hostility between roommates may cause problems that can't be fixed. Everyone brings different standards and expectations to group living.     5     Disagreements can be managed when you are willing to both be open and listen to others.

A．They tend to let their part of the finance slide.

B．Here are a few tips for student accommodation.

C．It is quite easy to get along with outgoing students.

D．Think about someone else before you think about yourself.

E．It's in everyone's best interest to put them into the open.

F．If you are on the shy side, or prefer a quiet group, pick quieter roommates.

G．Telling a lie or saying rude words to your roommates may hurt their feelings.

8 . Teenagers are especially likely to suffer loneliness. Here are some suggestions for speeding a recovery from loneliness.

Reach out to others, but start small. A smile and a friendly greeting for the student behind you in line at the cafeteria won’t make you best friends.     1     It also can make it easier to interact the next time.

Find a safe place to make connections. If going to the school dance makes you feel like you just don’t belong, try joining a special­interest group. Maybe it’s the drama club or the marching band.     2    

Find other ways of making connections. Lonely people hunger for acceptance and friendship. Sometimes feeling accepted and liked comes more easily when you do something for others.     3     Teach a child in reading. Take notes for a disabled classmate. You might be surprised at the connections you make after reaching out in these ways.

    4     Loneliness is an absence of quality friendships, not of a particular quantity of friends. That’s why it’s important to know how to select a friend. The best friendships are those based on similar values and attitudes.

You get what you expect, so expect the best. If you expect others to be friendly, you will behave in similar ways.

    5     It goes away as teens learn how to find their way through their social world and connect with others.

A．But it will make you both feel pretty good.

B．So consider becoming a volunteer.

C．Some teens aren’t so adaptable, however.

D．Encourage people to be friendlier to you.

E．Choose the right people.

F．For most young people, loneliness is only temporary.

G．Look for a group that allows you to join in gradually and cheerfully.

9 . An act of kindness doesn't have to be a grand gesture. Even those small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone's day. That was just the case for Amie Mickey when she____________a bumper sticker on her car reading: You Matter.

Amie started to do this several years ago. At first, she wondered if people would________________it. However, much to her surprise, she began seeing a flood of____________every time she hit the road. More often than not, people________________slowly near her car would roll down their windows, raising their____________________,waving and smiling. Sometimes, she even found some sticky notes left on her windshield saying things like “You________________too! “Once while she was driving down the highway, she became____________when a man driving a sports car at a high speed pulled his car alongside suddenly, waving and mouthing, “You matter!” Though it took her some time to recover from the________________, she still felt happy. Last year, someone____________________her car while she was waiting for her friend in the car by the roadside, saying to her, “It is a(an)________________sticker. I’ve seen various stickers before, but none of them have touched me as your sticker has done. “The two small words on the sticker seem simple enough, but they really struck a chord with many complete strangers who___________to catch sight of the sticker.

Stories like Amie's really________________the rest of us. Sometimes a kind word or gesture may lift our____________and it doesn't cost a thing except for a little extra thought. Maybe it means offering a friend a hug, praising the children when their children________________well in school, helping someone out or volunteering at animal shelters or shelters for the homeless. Acts of kindness are waiting everywhere. Small as they seem, they can make a____________impact on the world, and help form general goodness.

1.

A．tore up

B．picked up

C．fixed up

D．put up

2.

A．watch

B．overlook

C．notice

D．neglect

3.

A．attention

B．strangers

C．confusion

D．trouble

4.

A．running

B．driving

C．walking

D．riding

5.

A．voices

B．hats

C．shoulders

D．thumbs

6.

A．count

B．share

C．value

D．matter

7.

A．frightened

B．frustrated

C．embarrassed

D．disappointed

8.

A．parking

B．speed

C．incident

D．event

9.

A．approached

B．blocked

C．repaired

D．cleaned

10.

A．important

B．special

C．typical

D．skeptical

11.

A．happened

B．occurred

C．managed

D．offered

12.

A．shock

B．inspire

C．delight

D．satisfy

13.

A．feelings

B．thoughts

C．spirits

D．minds

14.

A．work

B．exercise

C．conduct

D．behave

15.

A．reliable

B．subjective

C．positive

D．brief

10 . "Smile!" I shouted, holding a yellow sign up on a busy street in Seattle. We were three thousand miles away from home on a Random Acts of Kindness and Volunteerism Road Trip. We had two aims. One was to try out our new "Smile!" signs and see how much kindness and joy we could spread in Pike Place Market. The other was to raise $80 by doing street performances, enough for gas to Portland and a small hotel room.

We weren't sure how people would react (回应) to our signs. I nervously raised up our signs and shouted, "Hi, there!" to a young couple. They looked over and felt confused. Then they read our signs and broke into a smile. Before long, some tourists wanted to take a photo with us and some strangers stopped to ask us about our signs.

In fact, we paid so close attention to our "Smile!" project that we forgot the other aim. Before we knew it, the sun was setting, and we had no money for our trip to Portland. We sat down to watch a blind musician play the guitar while thinking about what to do. He was packing up when a passing crowd kicked down his change bowl. He stumbled (绊倒) into the crowd. We rushed to help him, but another man moved more quickly to help him.

Once the musician had his money safely returned, we ran over to meet the strange helper and said, "We just wanted to praise you for your good deed." He smiled, looking at our signs. "Your trip reminds me of something similar I once did when I was young," he said. "Look! I'd like to donate (捐赠)." We told him, "No, thanks! We are fine. We've collected plenty of money." We lied. "Please let me donate. It will make me feel like I'm a part of this adventure," he insisted. And then the stranger opened his wallet and pulled out four $20 bills. The money was exactly what we had intended to raise that day. We were astonished. It seemed as if he had known somehow.

1. What's the main purpose of the road trip?

A．To spread kindness and joy.

B．To invite more people to join in the trip.

C．To raise money for a trip to Portland.

D．To encourage people to take happy photos.

2. How did people react to the "Smile!" signs later?

A．Disappointed.

B．Worried.

C．Interested.

D．Moved.

3. According to the last paragraph, why did the strange helper want to donate money?

A．Because he felt pity for the author.

B．Because he wanted to join in the project.

C．Because he hoped to help the homeless.

D．Because he felt sorry for his impoliteness.

4. What does the underlined word "astonished" in the last paragraph most probably mean?

A．Tired.

B．Satisfied.

C．Frightened.

D．Surprised.