Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class at an American university. Yaser was an international student from Jordan. He wanted to learn more about American culture and hoped that he and Steve would become good friends. At first, Steve seemed very friendly. He always greeted Yaser warmly before class. Sometimes he offered to study with Yaser. He even invited Yaser to have lunch with him. But after the term was over, Steve seemed distant. The two former classmates didn’t see each other very often at school. One day Yaser decided to call Steve. Steve didn’t seem very interested in talking to him. Yaser was hurt by Steve’s change of attitude. “Steve said we were friends,” Yaser complained, “and I thought friends were friends forever.” Yaser was a little confused.

As a foreigner, he doesn’t understand the way Americans view friendship. Americans use the word “friend” in a very general way. They may call both casual acquaintances(相识的人;熟人) and close companions(伙伴) “friends”. These friendships are based on common interests. When the shared activity ends, the friendship may fade(逐渐消失). Now as Steve and Yaser are no longer classmates, their “friendship” has changed. In some cultures friendship means a strong lifelong bond between two people. In these cultures friendships develop slowly, since they are built to last. American society is one of rapid change. Studies show that one out five American families moves every year. American friendships develop quickly, and they may change just quickly as well. People from the United States may at first seem friendly. Americans often chat easily with strangers. But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship. After an experience like Yaser’s , people who’ve been in this country for only a few months may consider Americans to be fickle(易变的). Learning how Americans view friendship can help non-Americans avoid misunderstandings. It can also help them make friends in the American way.

1.According to the passage, ________made Yaser a little confused.

A. Steve’s inviting him to dinner

B. Steve’s cold attitude

C. Steve’s studying with him

D. Steve’s misunderstanding him

2.We can learn from the passage that_____.

A. Americans use the word “friend” in a very special way and like to develop a close friendship

B. American friendliness is always an offer of true friendship and is of great value

C. Americans think the friendship will last for ever, even though the shared activity ends

D. Americans always base their friendships with others on common interests

3.In Paragraph 2, the underlined word “they” refers to “_______”.

A. American friendships

B. American families

C. People from the United States

D. misunderstandings

4.This passage mainly tells us_____.

A. that people should not make friends with Americans.

B. that everyone needs friends.

C. the importance of keeping friendships

D. how Americans view friendship

Teenage life is quite dramatic but that doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy your life in these years. Even with your daily troubles, your life is not very hard if you know how to deal with them.

I know exactly how you feel. Life as a teenager can be hard. You are not a kid anymore, because you are smart enough to observe and analyze your surroundings. However, you are still not an adult because there are still lots of experiences that you need to have and lessons that you need to learn from these experiences. To top it all, the hormonal(激素的) imbalance in your body can really mess you up emotionally. I have been there. I was in it for 6 years exploring what life is about.

As a teenager, I had a major problem with completing my chores(日常事务) on time. And at that time, all that I need to do was finish my assignments, study for the upcoming test and clean my room. Now, I have lots of things to do: cooking, cleaning and working while striking a balance between all my relationships related to work, family and friends. That really is a lot of work. So, I will just give you one golden tip, quoting from Benjamin Franklin, “Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.”

Life becomes much easier because I finish all my work on time and I have enough time to let my hair down. Half the problems as a teenager are because we hate doing things. We’d rather go and have fun than sit down and take care of our duties and responsibilities. That is why you have so much trouble in your life; your parents won’t let you go out with friends because you didn’t clean your room or your professor is always criticizing you because you haven’t finished your assignments.

1.Whom is the text intended for?

A. Parents B. Teachers

C. Teenagers D. Scientists

2.What do we know from Paragraph 2?

A. The author also experienced hard times in his teens.

B. The author had strong hormones in his body.

C. The author thinks teenagers have lots of experiences.

D. The hormonal imbalance has no influence on teenagers’ bodies.

3. The author tries to persuade readers mainly by means of ______.

A. quoting famous sayings by famous people

B. setting his own experiences as example

C. listing all of his troubles in his childhood

D. showing the numerous assignments for children

4.The underlined phrase “let my hair down” in Paragraph 4 means ______.

A. get relaxed B. get success

C. get out of control D. get motivated

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

My grandmother was diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease(老年痴呆症)when I was 10 . At that point in my life , I was ________ as all kids are , so I didn’t think twice about it . I had no idea how it would________ affect my life , as well as my family .

As I grew up , I ________ my granny changing . She ________ forget where she set her book , or she couldn’t find her purse . ________ , I didn’t think it was serious . Yet one incident ________ was my wake-up call .

About three years ago , my father and I went to visit my ________ after a tornado went through our town . I went inside , gave my granny a hug and took my ________ seat on the couch by her side . Suddenly , she ________ me , hesitated for a moment and with ________ eyes that stared right past me , asked , “ Now you’re graduating this year , aren’t you ? ” I was a freshman , so I was ________ by why she was asking me about ________ . Grammy used to well recall the birthdate of every one of her grandchildren . I assured her that I still had a few years ________ graduation and moved the conversation along ________ .

As soon as I got into the car , I started to ________, realizing how her disease had ________ , transforming my granny into someone I could hardly ________ . We used to picture my grandmother as the only ________ of the whole family . _______ , The role has switched . Now she is the one who ________ our help . From now on , I will try to cherish the good days and to get through the bad days as best as I can . She will always be my granny .

1.A. generous B. unkind C. selfish D. cute

2.A. greatly B. especially C. hardly D. partly

3.A. ignored B. noticed C. imagined D. disliked

4.A. should B. canC. must D. would

5.A. Before longB. In no time C. Once again D. Sooner or later

6.A. in return B. in generalC. in particular D. in theory

7.A. friends B. teachers C. sisters D. grandparents

8.A. regular B. plastic C. first D. safe

9.A. referred toB. yelled at C. turned to D. laughed at

10.A. flashing B. empty C. tearful D. sharp

11.A. excited B. nervous C. frightened D. confused

12.A. tests B. birthdate C. graduation D. time

13.A. before B. since C. for D. on

14.A. curiouslyB. doubtfully C. impatiently D. quickly

15.A. escape B. cry C. compare D. guess

16.A. gone B. improved C. progressed D. spread

17.A. contact B. observe C. recognize D. grasp

18.A. care-giverB. bread-earnerC. member D. cleaner

19.A. Therefore B. Still C. Besides D. However

20.A. declines B. needs C. appreciates D. gives

Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder. Your child will rise from bed and walk or engage in other activities that they would normally do when they are awake. Their eyes will be open but they will appear to be in a dream-like state, and will probably not answer when you talk to them, although they may carry out conversations. Sleepwalking can last a few seconds , a few minutes, or more.

Sleepwalking can be an indication that certain parts of the brain may not be relaxing properly at bedtime. It can be caused by illness or fever, tiredness, stress or anxiety. It is thought to occur in the beginning, slow-wave stages of non-rapid eye movement sleep before dream sleep. It may be related to the lack of magnesium (镁) , and it is very possible that hormonal(荷尔蒙的)changes in body could cause it. Certainly a child is more likely to be a sleepwalker if one of his parents suffered, too .

Sleepwalking itself is not dangerous and is generally not a sign of any more worrying problems. But if your child sleepwalks regularly, you have to take safety measures to make sure that he doesn't hurt himself while sleepwalking. Makes sure that any doors can't be opened by a child, and lock doors to the cellar, kitchen and other dangerous places. Check each night before lights go out for sharp objects or, indeed , anything on the floor which your child could trip over or hurt himself on.

A child may sleepwalk once and never sleepwalk again. Others may sleepwalk once a month or so. Still others may sleepwalk almost nightly. If you are worried you should consult your doctor.

1. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?

A. The concept of sleepwalking.

B. The causes of sleepwalking.

C. Some ways to help sleepwalking.

D. The behaviors during sleepwalking.

2.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Sleepwalking itself is not dangerous.

B. Children who sleepwalk may answer when you talk to them.

C. If your child sleepwalks regularly, you can just leave him alone.

D. Sleepwalking is related to the lack of sleep.

3.It can be inferred from the passage that____.

A. sleepwalking may be passed down in a family

B. drugs that could cure sleepwalking have been developed

C. during a normal sleep, a person never opens his eyes

D. most doctors consider sleepwalking as a serious problem

Most nights I lie in bed, ready for an escape from myself, yet a streaming video of everything I ate, how I exercised, the activities of the day won’t stop playing in my mind.

I pause. I breathe. I try to relax once again, but it doesn’t work.

When I’m not exercising — even if I’ve already exercised that day — I’m consumed with anxiety about my next workout. Will something come up and make me miss the gym? What about holidays when the gym is closed?

Exercise has become a disease; it even disguises (伪装,假装) itself as the cure. If I don’t have it as an escape, then what’s left to hold me together? Working out feels like the only way to calm myself, but as soon as I leave the gym or finish a walk, the whole cycle starts over again.

As you might have guessed by now, I suffer from depression and OCD (强迫症). I’m a highly-educated adult woman who knows the risks of this behavior, and yet I can’t stop.

As a society, we’re told over and over that it’s important to exercise. That’s what makes it so easy to keep this addiction a secret; it’s not as obvious as lighting up a cigarette. You can continue to feed your addiction under the guise that you’re just being “healthy”. I not only have to fight the nonstop thoughts in my head but also the “more exercise is better” messages I receive from the media every day.

For me, exercise has become a drug, which is a way to numb the pain I might feel. I wonder what it would be like to “have the problem” of not wanting to go to the gym. It still feels very far away.

Yet I know I can be stronger than this. I can break the cycle I’m in. I can tell my story so as to give up a piece of the secrecy that keeps me sick.

Because no, you don’t want my problem. And finally, neither do I.

1.When the author goes to bed, she___________.

A. can’t breathe normally B. can’t fall asleep

C. always feels hungry D. always feels tired

2.The underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 probably refers to ___________.

A. the gym B. disease C. exercise D. the cure

3. What is special about the addition to exercise?

A. It is popular among highly-educated people.

B. It is widely reported by the mass media.

C. It does little harm to health.

D. it is not easily discovered.

4.We know from the text that the author ____________.

A. is emotionless

B. lives far away from the gym

C. is seriously ill

D. has difficulty in keeping secrets

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