Yesterday, the Peoples Court of Qi County in Henan Province had a special plaintiff, an eleven-year-old boy in the fifth grade. He accused his parents of peeping at his diary, which violated his privacy.

After looking into the case, the judge found out what had happened to the boy and his parents. Li used to be an excellent student, but recently, he couldn’t focus on his studies. His parents were busy with their business, so they cared little about him. However, after learning about their son’s change, they managed to peep at his diary. From the diary, they learned that their son had a love affair with a girl in the same class. Then they got very angry and scolded him severely. As a result, the boy charged his parents with violating his privacy.

Facing the special case, the judge said, “Li is not a grown-up, but he has privacy protected by law. But in this case, what his parents did was to try to understand his thought in order to help him grow up healthily, which couldn’t be defined as an invasion.” Later, the judge told the parents it was unwise to peep at the child’s diary. Instead, they should try to talk to him. With the help of the judge, the boy promised to concentrate on his studies.

【写作内容】

1. 以约30个词概括阅读材料的主要内容；

2. 以约120个词谈谈你对“父母偷看子女日记”的看法，包括以下要点：

(1) 看完新闻你有何感受？

(2) 如果你是文中主人公，你会如何做？

(3) 你认为子女和父母应该如何更好地相处。

【写作要求】

1. 作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

【评分标准】

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

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Factory farming is a type of farming that involves raising a huge number of livestock（牲畜）in comparatively tinier enclosed spaces, with a view to supplying them to the livestock market. It took root in the later part of the 19th century. On the arrival of the Industrial Revolution, the inventions of antibiotics and pesticides were increasing in number, which made it possible to practice factory farming. And gradually, with better farming methods, livestock were able to be raised indoors leading to mass production in a shorter while. Nowadays, according to reliable sources, more than 50% of the livestock are produced using this concept.

Factory farming is one of the most important food production methods around the world today because it has a lot of advantages. For example, there are huge numbers of mouths to feed, and mass production leads to the purchase of poultry and the related items. Since the items aren’t priced too high for consumers to afford, people appreciate buying them in a large number. And as more and more livestock are artificially raised, more and more chicken, beef and eggs are out for sale. The purchase rate is higher and despite being reasonably priced, the produce fetches a profit for the farms. In addition, since the business is enormous and needs as many hands as possible to increase the food produce, an equal number of staff are required for work, which results in a growth in the related jobs.

However, there are also disadvantages of factory farming. For instance, the animals are artificially bred, and since the procedure is not natural, the end products could be of poor quality. Antibiotics are injected into cows and hens, making them more unlikely to suffer from dirt and disease. As a result, the eggs and meat will not be as good as usual. The products thus obtained are of such low quality, which ultimately affects our health as well. Actually, since the entire production is artificial, the meat is overloaded with hormones（激素）and drugs, and the bacteria develop resistance to the antibiotics, which is why many diseases remain untreated. Worse still, the animals’ waste can pollute the water and air, causing extensive damage to the environment. It may also lead to harmful emissions and contribute to the already increasing global warming.

Because of the above advantages and disadvantages of factory farming, the concept has been a subject of massive debate all over the world, wherever this practice has been employed. Supporters of this concept argue that it does provide enough food for the increasing population and is more affordable. However, unfavorable opinions suggest that there are better ways of producing food, rather than subjecting animals to this suffering. The debate has been going on for quite a while, with no one being able to gain the upper hand.

A car dealership in my hometown of Albuquerque was selling six to eight new cars a day. I was also told that 72 percent of this dealership’s first-time visitors returned for a second visit.

I was curious. How does a car dealership get 72 percent of its first-time visitors to return? And how can they sell six to eight cars a day in a declining car market?

When I walked into Saturn of Albuquerque that Friday, the staff there didn’t know me from Adam; yet they shared with me their pricing policy, the profit margin on every model, and staff income. They even opened their training manuals for my review and invited me back on Saturday if I wanted more information.

On Sunday, the day after my second visit to the Saturn store, my wife, Jane, and I were walking as we frequently do. On this particular June morning, Jane gently slipped her hand in mine and said tenderly, ＂I don’t know if you remember, but today’s my fifth anniversary of being cancer-free.＂ I was surprised, partially because I was embarrassed that I had forgotten and, partially because.... Well, I didn’t know what to do with Jane’s information.

The next day, Monday, Jane went off to work teaching school. Still not knowing what to do to mark this special occasion, I did the most impetuous thing I’ve ever done in my life: I bought a new Saturn. I didn’t pick the color or the model, but I paid cash and told them I’d bring Jane in on Wednesday at 4:30. I told them why I was buying the car.

On Tuesday, it dawned on me that Jane always wanted a white car. I called the sales consultant at Saturn, and I asked him if he had anything white in the store. He said he had one left but he couldn’t guarantee it’d still be available on Wednesday at 4:30 because they were selling so fast. I said I’d take my chances and asked him to put it in the showroom.

Wednesday came. Unexpectedly, someone in our family was admitted to the hospital. So, it wasn’t until 9:30 Saturday morning when we finally made our way to the Saturn store. Jane had never been in a Saturn store. When we went through the front door, the Lord took control of her feet and her mouth. She saw that little white Saturn coupe all the way across the showroom floor. She quickly passed a multi-colored sea of automobiles, sat in the little white Saturn and said, ＂Oh, what a pretty little car. Can I have a new car?＂ I said, ＂No. Not until our son graduates from college.＂ She said, ＂I’m sick and tired of driving that old Dodge, I want a new car.＂ I said, ＂I promise, just three more semesters and he’ll be out.＂

Next, Jane walked around to the front of the car. As she looked it over, she let out the most blood-curdling, shrill scream I’d ever heard in 29 years of marriage.

Now, before I tell you why Jane screamed, let me tell you what the sales consultant had done. He had ordered a large, professionally engraved sign (white letters on blue). The sign stood alone on the hood of the little white Saturn coupe. It said ＂Congratulations, Jane. This car is yours. Five years cancer-free. Let’s celebrate life. From Team Saturn＂ Every employee at Saturn of Albuquerque had signed the back of that sign.

Jane saw it, screamed, collapsed in my arms and cried loudly. I didn’t know what to do. I was in tears. I took out my invoice (发票) from the previous Monday, pointing to the white coupe, said, ＂No, honey, this car isn’t yours. I bought you this one.＂ I tapped the invoice with my index finger. Jane said, ＂No, I want this one right here.＂

While this conversation was going on, there was no one in the store. The sales consultant had arranged it so that we could share the moment alone. Even so, it’s impossible to have a lot of privacy when so many people are standing outside the showroom windows looking in. When Jane screamed and collapsed in my arms, I saw everybody outside applaud and begin to cry.

1.Why did the writer visit the Saturn of Albuquerque that Friday?

A. He wanted to collect some raw materials for his story.

B. He was asked to write a report about that car store.

C. He was told the car store was launching a price reduction activity.

D. He simply wanted to see why the car store enjoyed so much popularity.

2.Why did the writer buy a new Saturn?

A. Because his car was so old that he didn’t want to drive it any longer.

B. Because Jane wanted a new car for her fifth anniversary of being cancer-free.

C. Because he wanted to mark his wife’s fifth anniversary of being cancer-free.

D. Because he thought the car could be helpful to his wife’s recovery from cancer.

3.When did the writer decide upon the white car?

A. On the next Tuesday.

B. On the first Friday.

C. On the second Wednesday.

D. On the first Saturday.

4.How did Jane feel when she saw the sign on the car?

A. Surprised and thrilled.

B. Angry but satisfied.

C. Shocked and frightened.

D. Skeptical but overjoyed.

5.Which of the following belongs to the most wonderful part of this story?

A. Paying cash for a new Saturn.

B. Picking up the new car in the store.

C. The couple’s conversation on the street.

D. The writer’s first visit to the car store.

6.The purpose of the writer writing this story is ________.

A. to introduce a new type of car

B. to tell readers of his lovely wife

C. to sing high praise for a car store

D. to show his deep love for his wife

    A drug used to treat severe bleeding could save thousands of lives for mothers giving birth. A global trial of the drug found it reduced the risk of bleeding deaths during childbirth by nearly one-third. The study involved 20,000 women in 21 countries, mainly in Africa and Asia. The trial was carried out by London's School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The drug is called d tranexamic acid (氨甲环酸). It is low-cost and researchers said it does not cause serious side effects for mothers or babies.

The drug is used to treat mothers for severe bleeding during childbirth, also known as postpartum hemorrhage (产后出血).It is the leading cause of mother’s death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

Haleema Shakur is the project director of the trial. She says despite medical advances in many countries, severe bleeding after childbirth remains a big problem in some parts of the world. “It's one of the biggest killers of mothers. In Africa and Asia. about 10 percent of women will end up with severe bleeding. " The drug works by stopping blood clots(血凝块) from breaking down after a mother gives birth. The treatment can prevent the need for doctors to perform surgery to find the source of bleeding.

Shakur said the best results were reported when the drug was given to women as soon as possible after childbirth, “The earlier you give it- so within the first three hours of giving birth—the better the effect is. ”

The next step will be to get the drug where it is needed provide training for doctors and nurses on how to use it. During the trial, women were given the drug in a hospital. But researchers are looking for easier ways to administer the drug so it can be more widely used in small clinics and rural areas.

1.Tranexamic acid is a drug that________ .

A.should be used for every mother

B.helps mothers before giving birth

C.ensures most new-born babies’ health

D.can help mothers giving birth stop bleeding

2.What is the reachers’ next plan?

A.To know how much the drug is.

B.To get permission to use the drug.

C.To let more people know the drug.

D.To make medical staff know how to use the drug.

3.What can we learn from the text?

A.The more mothers use the drug, the better its effect is.

B.African and Asian countries made great progress in medicine.

C.There is a long way to go before the drug can be used more widely.

D.Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of women’s death.

4.What may be the best title for the text?

A.Care for the Health of Mothers

B.How Can We Use Tranexamic Acid Well?

C.Childbirth Drug Greatly Reduces Bleeding Deaths

D.What's the Biggest Killer of Mothers?

When it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the the best buys on the market right now.

1. Boardman CX Comp

This is a cross-country bike, and it’s so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain (地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears(变速器), which are outstanding for its price.

&650, Halfords

2. Planet X RT-58 v2

Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means you’d probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But it’s worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing.

&585, Planet X

3. Specialized Allez ES

Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and you’ll look great out on the road.

&575, Evans Cycles

4. Boardman Road Team Carbon

If you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you don’t have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike.

&800, Halfords

1.What is special about Boardman CX Comp?

A. Its Shimano Sora gears    B. Its various functions

C. Its reasonable price    D. Its firm tires

2.Which one has the lowest price but with Shimano Sora gears?

A. Planet X RT-58 v2    B. Specialized Allez E5

C. Boardman CX Comp    D. Boardman Road Team Carbon

3.What can we learn about the bikes mentioned in the text?

A. Planet X RT-58 v2 has been sold out so far

B. Boardman CX Comp is actually a mountain bike

C. Specialized Allez E5 is designed for senior cyclists

D. Boardman Road Tram Carbon is made by special materials

The Best Time to Visit Sydney

If you prefer the cold to heat，especially if seeking to escape the northern summer，the best time to visit Sydney could be in the Australian winter from June 1 to August 31.

The Sydney winter isn’t really harsh and the weather’s generally pleasant.It’s great for touring the city on foot and for bushwalking.And the ski slopes are not too far away.

Holiday time

You get the Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend in June and the school holidays in July.Aside from within those periods，accommodation costs in the city will generally be lower.

Winter weather

Expect generally cool conditions.The average temperature should range from around 8℃(46) at night to 16℃(61) in the daytime in mid­winter.Expect from 80mm to 131mm of rain in a month，with the most rain in June tapering into August.

Winter accommodation

Outside of the holiday periods，Sydney accommodation will usually be available and should be relatively cheaper.

Winter activities

·The weather’s fine for a walking tour of Sydney.Visit the Rocks，the Sydney Opera House，the Royal Botanic Gardens，Art Gallery of New South Wales，Australian Museum，Hyde Park，Chinatown，Darling Harbour.

·Go on a harbor cruise.At the very least，take a Sydney ferry and cross the harbor to Manly.

·Take a day trip north，south and west of Sydney.

·Spot the whales as they travel north in the whale migration season.

·Go bushwalking at the Royal National Park.

1.Considering weather and accommodation，the best time to visit Sydney is in         .

A. June B. July

C. August D. December

2.Which of the following activities is NOT recommended in the passage?

A. Going skiing near Sydney.

B. Hunting whales in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

C. Touring Sydney on foot.

D. Bushwalking at the Royal National Park.

    I grew up in a small village in Ohio, where everyone knew a man called Tom. Uneducated, he couldn’t talk_______. And because he was_______and not very smart, everyone teased him. I guessed he was an easy mark.

One day, he came walking by. I was about 12 and thought it would make me feel grown-up to_______him like the adults did.

He asked how I was doing. I told him my father was______, and that we lacked money. I could hear my friends_______in the background so I went on with the lie. I had him_______so completely that every time he inquired about the______, I would make it seem increasingly worrying.

I knew he made a_______by doing odd jobs（打零工）, so it seemed_______when he asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would_______ He responded, “You poor thing, I will_______for you. ”

That night I heard the_______rattle（作响）softly. Thinking it was the wind beating against it, I_______it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I found a box of_______ I knew who had given the food. I_______the small box of canned food with tears in my eyes. I felt______, and wanted to return the groceries.

My father would not let me take the box______. He said it would hurt Tom. Each day when we were to have dinner, my father would ask, “What side dish are we having from the_______box today? ”

It was_______for me to eat the food. I knew Tom had given sacrificially. He gave the best he had, but I did not_______the gift.

1.A.fluently B.carefully C.slowly D.frequently

2.A.ill-treated B.bad-tempered C.warm-hearted D.good-natured

3.A.remind B.annoy C.tease D.abuse

4.A.delayed B.deserted C.prohibited D.unemployed

5.A.laughing B.whispering C.cheering D.clapping

6.A.absorbed B.amused C.fooled D.struck

7.A.atmosphere B.situation C.address D.reason

8.A.difference B.profit C.fortune D.living

9.A.funny B.impossible C.practical D.moving

10.A.panic B.starve C.remain D.succeed

11.A.pray B.manage C.operate D.purchase

12.A.window B.door C.fence D.box

13.A.investigated B.explored C.fastened D.ignored

14.A.vegetables B.groceries C.snacks D.fruits

15.A.held up B.took over C.looked through D.packed up

16.A.frustrated B.thrilled C.touched D.ashamed

17.A.out B.away C.back D.apart

18.A.ice B.gift C.money D.check

19.A.hard B.amazing C.pleasant D.precious

20.A.get B.refuse C.deserve D.appreciate

— I’m afraid I can only make a small contribution this time.

—______. We really appreciate your assistance.

A.Every little helps

B.It’s better to give than to receive

C.The more, the better

D.The best things come in small packages

But for the rescue team’s efforts, more lives ________ in the wreck accident.

A.would be claimed B.should have claimed

C.would have claimed D.could have been claimed

Now, I doubt if there’s anybody here who is indifferent between the choices, indifferent _______the choice between these two lives.

A.in favor of B.in honor of

C.in place of D.in regard to

—What about your trip to Nantong Printed Blue Nankeen Museum?

—It displays traditional Chinese art and craft and we ____ a great time there.

A.had B.have C.would have D.had had

____ with global vision and the spirit of innovation is crucial to China's young generation.

A.Being equipped B.Equipping C.Equipped D.Having equipped

New employees,  ____ they are skilled, will get more opportunities for personal development.

A.though B.since C.once D.unless

--- Mary, what do you think of the soup I cooked especially for you?

---______, but it tastes too oily.

A.My fault B.Forget it C.Excuse me D.No offence

---What happened to her?

---She was _____ to hospital with a soaring temperature.

A.adapted B.adjusted C.admitted D.adopted

---What's new?

---The upcoming 40-day Spring Festival travel ____ , also known as chunyun, will ___ on Jan 10 and end on Feb 18.

A.dash; kick out B.rush; kick off C.flow; kick in D.jam; kick up

He _____ his stay in France, didn't he? He looks amazingly different.

A.will have enjoyed B.should have enjoyed

C.can have enjoyed D.must have enjoyed

_____ by a burning desire for adventure, Li Bai left home and started to travel around in his early twenties.

A.Having driven B.Being driven C.To drive D.Driven

_____ having a roommate inevitably has its challenges, it can also be a great part of your college experience.

A.While B.When C.As D.If

Jack had planned to visit his grandparents last weekend, but an emergency _____ and he had to reschedule.

A.should come up B.had come up C.came up D.would come up

Hemingway used what he learned from his life in Italy to show that war _____ the best and worst in men and women.

A.holds out B.brings out C.puts out D.hands out

Patience is a quality _____ success feeds on itself.

A.where B.what C.that D.which

Directions：Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends upon ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future-for example, getting into college or getting a good job-that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.

Directions：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1.一些高糖分的食物诸如糖果几乎不含人类所需的营养（contain）

2.不要在两餐之间吃东西以免影响胃口（appetite）

3.他实现了双人去纽约免费旅游的梦想（achieve）

4.你越紧张就越不可能得到问题的正确答案（tense）

5.为了改善温室效应的问题应该鼓励大家使用新能源而不是传统能源（instead）

    A strict vegetarian is a person who never in his life eats anything derived from animals. The main objection to vegetarianism on a long-term basis is the difficulty of getting enough protein, the body building elements in food. If you have ever been without meat or animal foods for some days or weeds (say, for religious reasons) you will have noticed that you tend to get physically rather weak. You are glad when the fast is over and you get your reward of a succulent meat meal.

Proteins are built up from approximately twenty food elements called “amino-acids”, which are found more abundantly in animal protein than in vegetable protein. This means you have to eat a great deal more vegetable than animal food in order to get enough of these amino-acids. A great deal of the vegetable food goes to waste in this process and from the physiological point of view there is not much to be said in favor of life-long vegetarianism.

The economic side of the question, though, must be considered. Vegetable food is much cheaper than animal food. However, since only a small proportion of tae vegetable protein is useful for body-building purposes, a consistent vegetarian, if he is to gain the necessary 70 grams of protein a day, has to consume a greater bulk of food than his digestive organs can comfortably deal with. In fairness, though, it must be pointed out that vegetarians claim they need far less than 70 grams of protein a day.

Whether or not vegetarianism should be advocated for adults, it is definitely unsatisfactory for growing children, who need more protein than they can get from vegetable sources.

A lacto-vegetarian diet, which includes milk and milk products such as cheese, can, however, be satisfactory as long as enough milk and milk products are consumed.

Meat and cheese are the best sources of usable digestible and next come milk, fish and eggs. Slow and careful cooking of meat makes it more digestible and assists in the breaking down of the protein content by the body. When cooking vegetables, however, the vitamins, and in particular the water-soluble vitamin C, should be lost through overcooking.

1.A vegetarian is a person who _____.

A.eats the meat of animals only B.eats the vegetable only

C.drinks milk only D.eat nothing at all

2.Compared with vegetable food, animal food contains ____.

A.more proteins B.more nutrients

C.more minerals D.more amino-acids

3.Which“fast”in the following sentences has the most similar meaning to the underlined word“fast”（in Para.1）?

A.Johnny ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.

B.Gandhi drank some orange juice to break his three-week fast.

C.I always keep my watch 15 minutes fast.

D.The rainforests are being chopped down at an alarmingly fast rate.

4.From the passage, we know that _____.

A.to gain enough protein, one must consume much more vegetable food than animal food

B.cooking vegetables for long time makes it more digestible

C.milk is the best source of usable animal protein

D.the most common deficiencies in Western diets are those of vitamins

5.Which of the following best reflects the author’s attitude?

A.Vegetarianism is not good for one’s health.

B.Vegetarianism should be advocated for adults.

C.A lacto-vegetarian diet is the best as it provides adequate nutrition.

D.One should have a well-balanced diet containing elements of all foods.

Enter for a chances to win a Montana adventure

Imagine yourself hiking on the same route that Lewis and Clark once explored, fly fishing and whitewater rafting（激浪漂流）in beautiful lakes and rivers, learning how to speak Blackfeet, digging for ancient dinosaur remains, and standing at the edge of a 6,000-year-old glacier（冰川）in Glacier National Park. You have the chance to do all of this and much more with the National Geographic Kids Hands-On Explorer Challenge Expedition Team. The Hands-On Explorer Challenge is heading west in 2016 to Montana.

HIKE!

Montana is home to many species of plants and animals. Follow in the footsteps of legendary explorers and get a close-up view of waterfalls, wildflowers, and wildlife.

DIG!

Some of the most important dinosaur discoveries have been found in Montana. You’ll discover treasures yourself as you dig for ancient dinosaur remains in Montana’s High Plains.

CULTURE!

Montana has eleven Native American tribes (部落)―each one filled with a unique heritage (遗产) and lots of rich traditions. View the world as they see it through their dances, songs, food, games and languages.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Write an original, personal essay in English of no more than 300 words telling us how you explore your world and what it is about exploration that inspires and excites you.

2. Take a photograph of what, where, or how you explored the subject of your essay.

3. Enter by January 7, 2016. Open to kids who will be ages 9—14.

4. Send your entry (参赛) form essay, and photo (as described in the Official Rules) to: NG Kids Hands-On Explorer Challenge National Geographic Kids magazine /CDH 1145 17th Street NW Washington DC 20036. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO KIDS. NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM/KIDS/CONTESTS/EXPLORER- TRIP-2016.

1.What is true about Montana?

A.It has many elephant discoveries.

B.It is Lewis and Clark’s hometown.

C.It is home to many species of plants and animals.

D.Its Native American tribes share the same culture.

2.If you want to enter the contest you must ___.

A.be over 14 years old B.send a photo with your essay

C.have rich exploration experience D.write an English article over 300 words

3.What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To announce a kid competition. B.To describe Montana’s scenery.

C.To provide travel information. D.To suggest some outdoor activities.

    Though cell-phones are usually considered devices that connect people, they may make users less socially minded, which is found by a recent study from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Marketing professors Anastasiya Pocheptsova and Rosellina Ferraro, with graduate student, Ajay T.Abraham, conducted a series of experiments on test groups of cellphone users. The findings appear in their working paper, The Effect of Mobile Phone Use on Prosocial Behavior. Prosocial behavior, as defined in their report, is action intended to benefit another person or society as a whole.

The researchers found that after a short period of cellphone use the subjects were less likely to volunteer for a community service activity, compared to the control-group（对照组）. The cell phone users were also less persistent in solving word problems even though they knew their answers would contribute to a monetary（货币的）donation to charity.

The study involved separate groups of college student subjects - both men and women and generally in their early 20s. "We would expect similar effects with people from other age groups," said Ferraro. "Considering the popularity of cellphones, it does have the potential to have wide social effects."

The researchers use previous research to explain the cause of their findings: "The cellphone directly arouses feelings of connection with others, thus fulfilling the basic social need to belong." This results in reducing one’s desire to connect with others face-to-face or to engage in empathic (同情的) and prosocial behavior.

The study also distinguished its subjects from users of other social media — Facebook users — in one of the tests. The researchers found that participants felt more connected to others because of their cell-phones than because of their Facebook accounts, suggesting that this difference in connectedness was the underlying cause of the observed phenomenon.

1.A person will conduct prosocial behavior when he ____.

A.is closely connected to his friends.

B.uses the cellphone for a period of time

C.takes part in community service

D.uses the cell phone a lot

2.What makes Facebook users different from cellphone users?

A.Different accounts.

B.Different purposes.

C.Different human needs.

D.The difference in connection.

3.Compared with cell phone users, Facebook users probably _____.

A.have a lot more friends

B.feel more connected to their friends

C.don’t like to engage in prosocial behavior at all

D.are more likely to engage in prosocial behavior

4.Which could be the best title for the passage?

A.Cell Phone Use Has Broad Social Effects

B.Cell Phone Use Leads to Prosocial behavior

C.Cell Phone Use Is Linked to Selfish Behavior

D.The Harmful Effect of Cell Phone Use

    Most people believe they don’t have much imagination. They are _______. Everyone has imagination, but most of us, once we become adults, forget how to _______it. Creativity isn’t always _______with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time _______think of creative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve, a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you.

Making connections. This technique involves taking _______ideas and trying to find links between them. First, think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image, word, idea or object, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas/words _______with candles: light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the _______to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original _______; you could buy him tickets to match or take him out for the night.

NO limits! Imagine that normal limitations don’t _______. You have as much time /space / money, etc. as you want. Think about your goal and the new ________. If your goal is to learn to ski, ________, you can now practise skiing every day of your life (because you have the time and the money). Now ________ this to reality. Maybe you can practise skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January.

Be someone else! Look at the situation from a ________point of view. Good businessmen use this technique in trade, and so do writers. Fiction writers often imagine they are the ________in their books. They ask questions: What does this character want? Why can’t she get it? What changes must she make to get what she wants? If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their ________. The best fishermen think like fish!

1.A.wrong B.unbelievable C.reasonable D.realistic

2.A.put up with B.catch up with C.make use of D.keep track of

3.A.equipped B.compared C.covered D.connected

4.A.skillfully B.routinely C.vividly D.deeply

5.A.familiar B.unrelated C.creative D.imaginary

6.A.presented B.marked C.lit D.associated

7.A.ideas B.ambitions C.achievement D.technique

8.A.experience B.service C.present D.object

9.A.work B.last C.exist D.change

10.A.possibilities B.limitations C.tendency D.practice

11.A.in fact B.in particular C.as a whole D.for example

12.A.devote B.adapt C.lead D.keep

13.A.private B.global C.different D.practical

14.A.features B.themes C.creatures D.characters

15.A.positions B.dreams C.images D.directions

Directions：After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Laugh and the world laughs with you. Even 1.（good）, you might live longer, an American researcher reports.

“Adults who have a sense of humor live longer than 2. who don’t find life funny, and the survival edge is particularly large for people 3. cancer,” says Richard Smith of the Columbia University of Science and Technology.

He 4.（present）his study of about 54,000 Americans, 5. he had followed for seven years, at the American Psychosomatic Society meeting last Monday.

At the start, patients filled out questionnaires on 6. easily they found humor in real-life situations and  how important a humorous idea was. The study showed next the greater role humor played in their lives, 7. greater their chances were in 8.（survive）the seven years. Adult scoring in the top one-quarter for humor appreciation were 35% more likely 9.（be）alive than those in the bottom quarter. In a smaller group of 2,015 people who had a cancer diagnosis(诊断) at the start, the study found 10. important that a great sense of humor cut the chances of dying by about 70%.

假定你是李华，China Daily正在征集一封英文感谢信，以致敬奋战在抗击新型冠状 病毒肺炎第一线的医护人员，请你代表学校写一封信投稿，要点如下：

1. 表达感激；

2. 个人感受；

3. 表达信心。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头语和结束语己为你写好。

参考词汇：流行病epidemic 新型冠状病毒novel coronavirus

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua