Forget about the “post-1995 generation”. Young people born in 1995 or later have another name in English — Generation Z. They are entering adulthood and will soon shape our future, which is why policy makers, as well as employers and marketers, are trying their best to understand these young people. So, how should we pin down the Gen Z-ers?
Most people will agree that the single biggest difference between Gen-Z and other generations is how connected they are. This is a group of people who were hooked up to social media as soon as they were born. Social media has changed the way Gen Z-ers interact with each other and how they get and process information. They read news from Twitter, watch videos from Vine, share experiences in Instagram and post recipes in Pinterest.
“We are the first true digital natives. I can almost simultaneously create a document, edit it, post a photo on Instagram and talk on the phone, all from the user-friendly iPhone,” said Hannah Payne, an 18-year-old UCLA student.
It is noted that young people in the UK are becoming more active in Politics. Young people regard voting as one option among many to show their political engagement that can potentially influence policies. Instead of party politics, they focus more on single-topic issues such as feminism(女权主义) or climate change. And “much of the engagement and organizing they do takes place on social media rather than through traditional political structures,” according to the Guardians.
Gen Z-ers are also culture creators. Growing up with the Internet has freed this generation from traditional cultural expression. They are no longer willing to let their creativity be limited by their parents or traditional rules. “We decide what kind of content we want to experience and choose how we experience it,” wrote Masback, a Huffington Post blogger and a Gen Z-er herself.
1.What does the underlined phrase “pin down” mean in Paragraph 1?
A.Cooperate with. B.Firmly convince.
C.Communicate with. D.Clearly understand.
2.What is special about the Gen Z-ers’ engagement in politics?
A.It’s topic-specific. B.It stresses social response.
C.It’s party-based. D.It has an immediate effect.
3.What can be inferred about the Gen Z-ers?
A.They are socially responsible.
B.They are friendly and generous.
C.They are addicted to social media.
D.They are rooted in traditional culture.
4.What is the author’s attitude towards Gen Z-ers?
A.Worried. B.Ambiguous.
C.Objective. D.Disapproving.
At the age of 83, I’m reading more and dusting less. I’m sitting in the yard and admiring the view without caring about the weeds in the garden. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time working.
Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to suffer. I’m trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them.
I’m not “saving” anything; we use our good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, or the first Amaryllis blossom. I wear my good clothes to the market. I’m not saving my good perfume for special parties, but wearing it for clerks in the hardware store and tellers at the bank.
“Someday” and “one of these days” are losing their positions in my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and do it now.
I’m not sure what others would have done had they known they wouldn’t be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and a few close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past quarrels. I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese dinner or for whatever their favorite food was.
It’s those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn’t written certain letters that I intended to write one of these days. Angry and sorry that I didn’t tell my husband and parents often enough how much I truly love them. I’m trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives. And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that it is special. Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a gift.
1.Why is the author not “saving” anything?
A.She has already saved enough. B.She wants to seize the day.
C.She finds the chance to spend. D.She attends many special occasions.
2.The author would feel angry if ________.
A.there were few things she could do B.she could not live long
C.her efforts were in vain D.her last days were full of regret
3.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A.To share what she has learned from her life.
B.To blame people who left many things undone.
C.To show her regret for what she missed in life.
D.To persuade people to think more of themselves.
假如你是美国的Mike，你的朋友张平打算到国外留学，他写信询问你什么样的中国学生最受国外高校青睐。请你根据下列要点给对方写一封回信：
1. 语言能力是基础
2. 适应能力很重要
3. 兴趣爱好被看重
4. 要有社会责任感
注意：词数100左右。
Dear Zhang Ping,
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Yours,
Mike
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
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。
I was asked to deliver the speech before the whole class at the age of 9. I felt shy the moment when I thought of that. Therefore, I had no choice but to prepare for it. The real moment began when I stood on the platform with so many eyes fixing on me. My listener were waiting patiently. I gradual found myself back, giving my speech. My audience applauded at last, that meant I made it.
Since then, my fear of talking before lots of people disappeared. The greatest difficulty on our way to success is your fear. Overcome it, or we will be able to achieve our goals.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
I was driving home late at night1.my car lost momentum(冲力) and got slower and slower. Nothing I did seemed to make any2.(different). “It can't be the fuel，”I thought.“The petrol gauge(汽油量表)was showing I had plenty3.( leave).”Then my car died completely after I managed to roll to the side of the road. It was an4.(extreme) dark, lonely country road. Neither a single person5.any traffic was insight at all. I felt like an idiot. I should not have left without charging my cell phone. The battery was dead and I was alone without any way6.(contact) my family. Time dripped slowly like a leaking tap. “God, help me!" I begged anxiously. “Is there someone who will be kind enough to stop and help me out?" However, there was no sign of anyone. I was starting to panic,7.(feel) completely abandoned. Suddenly I saw a faint light8.the distance. I waved my white scarf as hard as possible. It was a huge lorry. The driver stopped and kindly drove me to the nearest hotel,9. I had a rest, and then I called my family and explained10.had happened. How lucky I was! When he stopped for me, I felt as if I had just found a million dollars.
That day, I followed my Beijing daily routine of coming home from Tsinghua University. I was______enough to experience a friendly casual meeting. When entering the______I heard “Wait! Wait!". As I held the lift doors open, a woman______rushed in and thanked me. When I _____in Chinese, she was surprised. After chatting, she______to help me with my Chinese, and then we______names and numbers.
As 1 told my flatmates about the experience, they didn't hesitate to express their_____. From the western point of view, experiences like these are dangerous.______，to be “more Chinese”, I stayed in touch with my lift friend.
The following week she______me to go for milk tea with her and her______. I thought that the girl would________the opportunity to practice English. However, most of our _____was in Chinese! They even went to great length to help me practice______my Chinese is only middle level. Our next_______was when we gathered together to make dumplings. They made me______completely at ease in their home.
After these______meet-ups I have spent lots of time with the family, and I feel that they have become my own______abroad. Fortunately, I didn't let our western point of view act as a______. This experience has made my stay in China______. I feel like this simple difference in______is something we in the west can learn from Chinese culture.
1.A.satisfied B.lucky C.brave D.eager
2.A.lift B.dormitory C.apartment D.office
3.A.madly B.swiftly C.blindly D.elegantly
4.A.apologized B.clarified C.opposed D.replied
5.A.compromised B.offered C.struggled D.refused
6.A.gave B.mentioned C.remembered D.exchanged
7.A.admiration B.desire C.concern D.interest
8.A.Therefore B.Yet C.Also D.Thus
9.A.forced B.invited C.allowed D.expected
10.A.daughter B.colleague C.relative D.flatmate
11.A.abandon B.seize C.get D.own
12.A.description B.conversation C.speech D.argument
13.A.as B.so C.if D.unless
14.A.performance B.vacation C.trip D.meeting
15.A.behave B.pretend C.look D.feel
16.A.initial B.recent C.difficult D.familiar
17.A.parent B.community C.family D.group
18.A.challenge B.barrier C.signal D.message
19.A.unforgettable B.embarrassing C.changeable D.disturbing
20.A.privilege B.restriction C.competence D.attitude
