1 . Did you know that the average child has heard the word "no" over 20,000 times before they turn the age of three? Ironically, it is also around this time that children begin to develop enough personal character to refuse to obey. The "terrible twos" are categorized by a lack of understanding. Somewhere between three and four, children begin to acquire the skills to reason. It is during this time they watch how other children and adults reason. If we're not careful, the children will watch us model a world of "NOs"。

By the time a person turns eighteen, how many times have they been told no? I haven't found any studies that even attempted to track this statistic, but I'm sure if the number is 20,000 by three, then at eighteen that number has multiplied. You can do the math.

Anyway, I think I know why we say no. We say no to protect. We say no to direct. We say no to stop potential confusion. However, do we sometimes say no just for the sake of saying no? Do we say no because we have internalized(内在化)all of the "NOs" we've heard over the years and we feel it is finally our time to say no to someone else?

The internalized no can damage the growth process of dreams in infancy as quickly as it can weaken a three-year-old. And we wonder why we run into people with big, un-accomplished dreams who have a bit of a chip on their shoulder. They have to take on the 20,000 NOs. However, the thing that keeps them going is the possibility of the power of ONE YES! Just as it only takes one book to make a writer a Pulitzer Prize Winner, it only takes one word to change the course of your day. That word is YES!

1. What do we know about two- year- olds?

A．They understand well.	B．They often say no to others.
C．They think logically.	D．They don't do all they're told.

2. What effect does saying no have on children?

A．They lose all their dreams.	B．They aren't easy to succeed.
C．They don't make mistakes.	D．They never say yes to others.

3. Which word best describes the author's attitude to a world of "NOs"?

A．Tolerant.

B．Disapproving.

C．Favorable.

D．Carefree.

4. What is the text?

A．A how-to guide.

B．A survey report.

C．An opinion essay.

D．A short story.

2 . Wearing a mask for confidence

You may often see young people in Asian countries wear their masks in public.     1     Asians often wear face masks to prevent one's own germs (微生物) or sickness from spreading in public places.     2    This means they will try their best to make contributions to their group. During the novel coronavirus outbreak, Asians will wear masks to prevent both themselves and others from being infected, which will eventually benefit the whole group.

Apart from physical protection, masks have evolved into social firewalls among young people in Asian countries as well.     3    They often want to keep a safe distance from strangers. But when they can't achieve it in public such as on a crowded subway, hiding their faces with masks can sometimes help them gain some privacy.     4    For example, they can avoid the embarrassment when they don't have enough time to do makeup.

    5    They wear them, along with audio headsets, to signal a lack of desire to communicate with those around them, according to Quartz.

Not only are masks used to prevent the spread of disease, they have indeed made their way into the mainstream and are here to stay in Asian countries.

A．What makes them do so?

B．Asians are subject to Confucianism (儒教).

C．In many Asian countries, people value collectivism.

D．They think wearing masks is not related to their freedom.

E．For this reason, wearing masks has become a fashion trend among young people.

F．For some young girls, wearing masks can give them confidence and a sense of security.

G．Young people are more concerned about their privacy than their parents and grandparents.

3 . 电子游戏是很多中学生喜爱的娱乐活动之一，人们对此看法不一。上周你班就这一问题进行了一场讨论。请你根据以下内容，用英语写一篇短文。

70%的学生认为	1. 沉迷于游戏，不能集中精力学习
	2. 很少有时间和朋友交流，会缺乏社交能力
	3. 暴力游戏会滋生侵略行为，比暴力电影影响更大。
30%的学生认为	1. 有助于培养创造性和快速反应，对学习有好处
	2. 使游戏者得到放松，从而更高效地学习。

注意：1.开头已写好，不计入总词数2.词数150字左右3.可以适当增加细节，使短文连贯、完整。
侵略行为：aggressive behavior

Our parents and teachers often warn us to stay away from video games, but many of us just find it hard to tear themselves away from them. Last week, our class had a discussion about whether it is beneficial or harmful for high school students to play video games

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4 . 语法填空
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

As a    1    (three) generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even    2    her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children, she    3    (polite) refused. Only    4    a year of friendly discussion did Ms Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.

No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren.    5    there is evidence    6    (suggest) that the trend is growing. Even the former President Obama's mother­in­law, Marian Robinson,     7    (agree) to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to    8    study by grandparents.com, 83 percent of the people said Mrs.Robinson's    9    (decide) will influence grandparents in the American family. Two­thirds believe    10    (many)families will follow the example of Obama's family.

5 . Just as other workers can leave their work, teachers may also need to leave their work half way. Whether for personal or professional reasons, there are some times when a teacher must step away from the classroom before the end of the year.     1    

For many students, it may be unwilling to think about their favorite teacher leaving the classroom during the term. But adapting to this kind of change proves to be good for a student.     2    

They can also learn how to understand different expectations and meet new challenges.

    3     There is a certain amount of agreement between the parents and the teacher. Sometimes, it is more difficult for parents to accept a new teacher than students. They worry about whether the new teacher is experienced, if he/she will be strict with their children and so on.     4    So, parents should keep an open mind and help their children deal with the change. The more quickly they adapt to the new teacher, the better it will be.

    5     But it is important to realize that teachers often try their best to complete the school year with the same class. And school officials do their best to find a suitable teacher for the classroom. With the cooperation and communication between home and school, parents can help their children adapt the change.

A．At these times, parents and students may become anxious.

B．It is hard for students and parents to accept staffing changes.

C．For many parents, it can also be hard to accept a new teacher.

D．Actually, the parents’ attitude to a teacher can affect their children.

E．Parents should talk more with the new teachers to know them better.

F．Many children don’t like their new teachers just because they are shy.

G．Students can learn social skills from communicating with a new teacher.

6 . Join the discussion ……

LakeLander — 2 hours ago

Today, a man talked very loud on his phone on a train between Malvern and Reading, making many passengers upset. I wonder how he would react if I were to read my newspaper out loud on the train, I have never had the courage to do it, though.

Pak50 — 57 minutes ago

Why not give it a try? Perhaps you should take lessons on a musical instrument. The late musician Dennis Brian is said to have asked a fellow train passenger to turn off his radio. When his request was refused, he took out his French horn(号) and started to practice.

Angie O’Edema — 24 minutes ago

I don’t see how musical instruments can help improve manners in public. Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t like to be done to yourself. Once, a passenger next to me talked out loud on his mobile phone. I left my seat quietly, giving him some privacy to finish his conversation. He realized this and apologized to me. When his phone rang again later, he left his seat to answer it. You see, a bit of respect and cooperation can do the job better.

Taodas — 19 minutes ago

I did read my newspaper out loud on a train, and it turned out well. The guy took it in good part, and we chatted happily all the way to Edinbergh.

Sophie 76 — 8 minutes ago

I have not tried reading my newspaper out loud on a train, but, several years ago, I read some chapters from Harry Porter to my bored and noisy children. Several passengers seemed to appreciate what I did.

1. Who once read a newspaper out loud on a train?

A．Pak50.

B．Angie O’Edema.

C．Taodas.

D．Sophie76.

2. What is the discussion mainly about?

A．How to react to bad behavior.	B．How to kill time on a train.
C．How to chat with strangers.	D．How to make a phone call.

3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A．A webpage.

B．A newspaper.

C．A novel.

D．A report.

7 . 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

If you haven’t seen or heard anything about Road Rage (路怒) in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. You’ve most likely encountered aggressive driving or Road Rage recently if you drive.

Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now and why is it something that seemed almost nonexistent a few short years ago? Experts have certain theories and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is overcrowding. In the last decade, the number of the cars on the roads has increased by more than 11 percent, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35 percent. However, the number of new road miles has only increased by 1 percent. That means more cars in the same amount of space; and the problem is even serious in urban areas. Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores and activities into the day, street levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain situations, can cause Road Rage.

You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a slower driver, sounded the horn long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out!

Whether you are getting angry at other drivers, or another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid any major conflict. If you are easily influenced to Road Rage, the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver’s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safely, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way.

8 . Making Schools Safe

In school, students study and learn to work with others. They should feel safe in school.    1    . Bullies(欺凌;欺凌者) frighten others, so they can be a big problem at schools.

Bullies make school a cruel and horrible place.     2     But bullies are different. They pick on their sufferers over and over again.

    3     Sometimes they hit others. But more often, they hurt people with their words. They say mean things about other students. Almost 30 percent of American students are bullied at school.

Bullying is usually worst during junior high school. But bullies don’t stop being cruel when they finish school.     4    

So what can you do to stop bullying?

Tell the bully to stop. When you see a bully bothering someone, tell him or her to stop. When people speak up, 57 percent of bullying stops within 10 seconds.

If you are a sufferer, ask for help. Only 20-30 percent of sufferers tell someone about bullying.

Help sufferers of bullying.     5    

Together, we can make schools safe for everyone.

A．Be their friend.

B．Make friends with the bullies.

C．Not every person can be a bully.

D．Bullies hurt people in different ways.

E．Many people can be cruel sometimes.

F．Students can’t study well when they feel frightened.

G．Bullying is also common at work and on the internet.

9 . One of my second graders, Debbie, had been unusually quiet in my Family Living class. When I asked her if something was wrong, she replied, “I don't feel like talking today. I'm sad. My best friend's parents are going to get divorced（离婚的）. Her father moved out of the house. I told her I would share my dad with her, but I know it isn't the same. ”

I was surprised to learn that almost every child in my primary grade Family Living classes seemed to have some personal acquaintance （了解）with divorce—through friends of the family, neighbors, relatives, or much closer to home—their own parents. For many of them, divorce was just a normal part of life. Emily once said, “I want to be a doctor or nurse when I grow up, so after I get married and divorced, I'll be able to support myself. Then there was Billy, who stated, “When my mom gets married again next week, we're all going on a honeymoon.

Sometimes parents fight about the kids," said Kimberly. “My parents are divorced and my mom keeps pulling on one of my arms and my dad pulls the other. ” How sad, I thought, that a child would feel like her parents were actually pulling her apart because they each wanted more of her than the other should. “I hate that my parents are divorced! exclaimed Greg. “It's all my fault, too. I bite my nails too much. ”

Lori tried to look at things from a more positive perspective. “Your mother and father got mad at each other, but it doesn't mean they got mad at you," said Lori. “Lori is right," I said. Sometimes a husband and wife realize that they no longer love each other and decide it will be best for the whole family if they don't live together anymore. But that doesn't mean they stop loving their children, and it certainly doesn't mean that it is the children's fault!

“Maybe your mom and dad will change their minds and get undevoured,” Eric told Greg. “Then you can all be together again. ” Greg shook his head. “No, that won't happen. ” And then, with a thoughtful expression on his face, he said, “You know something? Divorce is like a cake. You cut it in half and it's separated forever. ”

1. Why did Debbie feel sad?

A．Debbie’s best friend’s parents were going to get divorced.

B．Debbie’s parents were getting divorced.

C．Her father moved out of the house.

D．She didn't want to share her dad with others.

2. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?

A．It's the children's fault that leads to parents' divorce.

B．It's acceptable for parents to get divorced if they don't love each other.

C．Parents usually get mad at the kid when they get mad with each other.

D．Parents usually ignore their children when they plan to get divorced.

3. According to the text, what is the author?

A．A teacher.

B．An officer.

C．A writer.

D．A doctor.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Say Goodbye to Divorces	B．Married or Divorced
C．Whose Fault for a Divorce	D．Divorce's influence on children

10 . It’s time to reevaluate how women handle conflict at work. Being overworked or over-committed at home and on the job will not get you where you want to be in life. It will only slow you down and hinder(阻碍) your career goals.

Did you know women are more likely than men to feel exhausted? Nearly twice as many women than men ages 18-44 reported feeling drained of energy, according to a recent study.

This may not be surprising given that this is the age range when women have children. It’s also the age range when many women are trying to balance careers and home. One reason women may feel exhausted is that they have a hard time saying “no.” Women want to be able to do it all—volunteer for school parties or cook delicious meals—and so their answer to any request is often “Yes, I can.”

Women struggle to say “no” in the workplace for similar reasons, including the desire to be liked by their colleagues. Unfortunately, this inability to say “no” may be hurting women’s health as well as their career.

At the workplace, men use conflict as a way to position themselves, while women often avoid conflict or strive to be the peacemaker, because they don’t want to be viewed as aggressive at work. For example, there’s a problem that needs to be addressed immediately, resulting in a dispute over who should be the one to fix it. Men are more likely to face that dispute from the perspective of what benefits them most, whereas women may approach the same dispute from the perspective of what’s the easiest and quickest way to resolve the problem—even if that means doing the boring work themselves.

This difference in handling conflict could be the deciding factor on who gets promoted to a leadership position and who does not. Leaders have to be able to assign tasks and manage resources wisely. Shouldering more of the workload may not earn you that promotion. Instead, it may highlight you inability to effectively make use of what you have.

1. What does the author say is the problem with women?

A．They are often unclear about the career goals to reach.

B．They are usually more committed at home than on the job.

C．They tend to be over-optimistic about how far they could go.

D．They tend to push themselves beyond the limits of their ability.

2. The underlined word s “drained of energy” can be replaced by________

A．weak

B．unhappy

C．stressful

D．tired

3. What do we learn about the difference of men and women on the job?

A．That women usually avoid conflict and strive to be the peacemaker is because their men colleagues are more aggressive.

B．When there is an urgent problem to address, women are more likely to do the task as they usually respond quicker than man.

C．Men and women differ in their approach to resolving workplace conflicts in that women are more ready to compromise.

D．Men have more chances to be leaders because they are able take advantage of others and shoulder less workload.

4. Which of the following event will the author have most interest to take part in?

A．A training course teaching women to say “no”.

B．A campaign for more women rights.

C．A debate on whether woman is capable of working on the job.

D．A sharing on how woman can balance work and family.