Young Japanese people are evolving a new lifestyle for the 21st century based on the cell phones that few are now able to live without.

While about one-third of Japanese primary school students aged 7-12 use cell phones, by the time they get to high school, that figure has shot up to 96 percent, according to a government survey released last month. They are using their phones to read books, listen to music, chat with friends and surf the Internet -- an average of 124 minutes a day for high school girls and 92 minutes for boys.

While the wired world they now inhabit holds enormous advantages for learning and communicating, it also brings a downside, say experts who point to a rise in cyber-bullying and a growing inability among teenagers to deal with other people face to face. "Kids say what's most important to them, next to their own lives, is their cell phone," said Masashi Yasukawa. "It's a very scary world," he said. "As they reveal personal information about themselves, children can become prey (猎物) of adults who cheat or are sexually attracted to children. "

Education professor Tetsuro Saito said a survey of 1,600 middle school students aged around 14 found that most middle school cell phone users rarely used their phones to talk. Children seemed to want the security of communicating with someone, without the bother of dealing with a real person.

"Communication ability is bound to decline as cell phones and other devices are now getting between people," he said. Tomomi, 18, said: "I send some 20 emails a day. There are people I don't talk with -- even if I see them at school, I just exchange mail with them. I guess we're connected only by a machine."

Saito's survey found that students can also use their cell phones as an emotional crutch (拐杖) , and the more problems they have at home, the more dependent they seem to become on their phones. More than 60 percent of students who said they do not enjoy being with their families send 20 or more emails a day, compared with 35 percent of those happy with their families.

And even if cell phones can bring comfort, it can come at a terrible cost.

64. Which of the following topics is not included in the passage?

A. Sending emails to people around.                         B. Doing reading and listening to music.

C. Watching television on the cell phone.                   D. Getting the psychological dependence.

65. What's the meaning of the underlined word "downside" in Paragraph 3?

A. space below something solid or hard                     B. down part of a hill or mountain

C. decreasing of a certain figure                         D. negative part or disadvantage of something

66. Masashi says the cell phone is a scary world because the children will ________.

A. be exposed to a lot of frightening information

B. have their personal information exposed to some bad people

C. be attractive to some other children

D. go hunting with some adults who will cheat them

67. What will possibly be talked about in the paragraph that follows the passage?

A. The comfort brought by cell phones.                     B. The average cost of cell phones in Japan.

C. The high cost a teenager's phone bill hits.        D. The writer's attitude towards the problem.

Young Japanese people are evolving a new lifestyle for the 21st century based on the cell phones that few are now able to live without.
While about one-third of Japanese primary school students aged 7-12 use cell phones, by the time they get to high school, that figure has shot up to 96 percent, according to a government survey released last month. They are using their phones to read books, listen to music, chat with friends and surf the Internet -- an average of 124 minutes a day for high school girls and 92 minutes for boys.
While the wired world they now inhabit holds enormous advantages for learning and communicating, it also brings a downside, say experts who point to a rise in cyber-bullying and a growing inability among teenagers to deal with other people face to face. "Kids say what's most important to them, next to their own lives, is their cell phone," said Masashi Yasukawa. "It's a very scary world," he said. "As they reveal personal information about themselves, children can become prey (猎物) of adults who cheat or are sexually attracted to children. "
Education professor Tetsuro Saito said a survey of 1,600 middle school students aged around 14 found that most middle school cell phone users rarely used their phones to talk. Children seemed to want the security of communicating with someone, without the bother of dealing with a real person.
"Communication ability is bound to decline as cell phones and other devices are now getting between people," he said. Tomomi, 18, said: "I send some 20 emails a day. There are people I don't talk with -- even if I see them at school, I just exchange mail with them. I guess we're connected only by a machine."
Saito's survey found that students can also use their cell phones as an emotional crutch (拐杖) , and the more problems they have at home, the more dependent they seem to become on their phones. More than 60 percent of students who said they do not enjoy being with their families send 20 or more emails a day, compared with 35 percent of those happy with their families.
And even if cell phones can bring comfort, it can come at a terrible cost.

1. 1.

   Which of the following topics is not included in the passage?

   1. A.
      Sending emails to people around.                        
   2. B.
      Doing reading and listening to music.
   3. C.
      Watching television on the cell phone.                  
   4. D.
      Getting the psychological dependence.
2. 2.

   What's the meaning of the underlined word "downside" in Paragraph 3?

   1. A.
      space below something solid or hard                    
   2. B.
      down part of a hill or mountain
   3. C.
      decreasing of a certain figure                        
   4. D.
      negative part or disadvantage of something
3. 3.

   Masashi says the cell phone is a scary world because the children will ________.

   1. A.
      be exposed to a lot of frightening information
   2. B.
      have their personal information exposed to some bad people
   3. C.
      be attractive to some other children
   4. D.
      go hunting with some adults who will cheat them
4. 4.

   What will possibly be talked about in the paragraph that follows the passage?

   1. A.
      The comfort brought by cell phones.                    
   2. B.
      The average cost of cell phones in Japan.
   3. C.
      The high cost a teenager's phone bill hits.       
   4. D.
      The writer's attitude towards the problem.

Everybody wants it, everybody works for it, and nobody can live without it. What is it? Money, of course! How often people ask us, “Will you go on holiday this summer? Will you buy this? Will you do that? ” And very often the answer is , “It all depends…” It all depends what? “It all depends” always means, “If I have enough money, I shall…” Not only your simplest needs, but our wildest dreams are often connected with money . “If I win the national lottery（彩票）, I shall…” Some people think it is the root of all evil（罪恶）, others think it will solve all the world’s problems. Both sides agree there is never enough of it. Of course money isn’t an answer to everything. You can’t buy love or happiness. for example. But as someone said. “If you are going to be unhappy, it is easier to be unhappy in comfort.”

60、According to the passage, whether you will go on holiday or not depends on ________.
A．how much money you have          B．how much you will be paid
C．what you have                                    D．if you are invited

61、The people who think that money will solve all the world’s problems believe that _________.

A．you can’t buy love                B．people try hard to get more money
C．you can’t buy happiness       D．everybody can live without money.
62、The passage mainly（主要）says __________.

A．there isn’t anyone who can live without money.
B．money is not important in our daily life.
C．some people want money but some don’t
D．money brings everything good to all of us.
63、Some people think ________.

A．money can never lead us to happiness.          B．money is the root of all evil.
C．money most be thrown away.                           D．we should stop making more money.
64、The best title（标题）for this passage should be “___________”.

A．Money Is Everything                                  B．The Root of all Evil
C．The Answer to Everything                   D．The Question（困惑）of Money

Everybody wants it, everybody works for it, and nobody can live without it. What is it? Money, of course! How often people ask us, “Will you go on holiday this    summer? Will you buy this? Will you do that? ” And very often the answer is , “It all depends…” It all depends what? “It all depends” always means, “If I have  enough money, I shall…” Not only your simplest needs, but our wildest dreams are often connected with money . “If I win the national lottery（彩票）, I shall…” Some people think it is the root of all evil（罪恶）, others think it will solve all the world’s problems. Both sides agree there is never enough of it. Of course money isn’t an answer to everything. You can’t buy love or happiness. for example. But as someone said. “If you are going to be unhappy, it is easier to be unhappy in comfort.”

36、According to the passage, whether you will go on holiday or not depends on ________.
 A．how much money you have        B．how much you will be paid
 C．what you have                        D．if you are invited
37、The people who think that money will solve all the world’s problems believe that _________.
 A．you can’t buy love               B．people try hard to get more money
 C．you can’t buy happiness       D．everybody can live without money.
38、The passage mainly（主要）says __________.
  A．money is important but it is not everything.
  B．money is not important in our daily life.
  C．some people want money but some don’t
  D．money brings everything good to all of us.
39、Some people think ________.
  A．money can never lead us to happiness.       B．money is the root of all evil.
  C．we don’t need money.                       D．we should stop making more money.
40、The best title（标题）for this passage should be “___________”.
  A．Money Is Everything                     B．The Root of all Evil
  C．The Answer to Everything              D．The Question（困惑）of Money
                                   

Real-life Friends
Most people know the saying: A man's best friend is his dog; and that Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. However, dogs can’t offer advice or make you a cup of tea when you need one; and precious stones are cold comfort when you need a hug, and a shoulder to cry on.
What are Friends?
There are many ways to describe a friend. Friends are the family you can choose for yourself. Friends are a much better medication（医疗）than medication is, and people who spend time with friends are happier with their lives as they are less lonely.
A good friend will put you to bed when you’re lost consciousness. Ensure you’re not laid on your back, and remember to remove your shoes. You should be able to tell a true friend anything without being judged by them.
How do Friendships Begin?
This is an easy question. Find someone else who has similar interests with you. You now have another person to talk to about your shared interest but remember they like to talk too, so be prepared to shut up and listen once in a while. Hopefully they will have other friends and will introduce you to them, thereby expanding your circle.
Friendships which begin due to location, for example, next-door neighbors or school classmates, rarely survive transitions such as moving to other neighborhoods, schools, colleges, jobs, immigration, and so forth. Attend a school reunion and you’ll wonder what on earth you ever had in common with these people other than your age, although it is possible to have a friendship with someone you met at school. Mutually maintain it, and eventually become godparent or “uncle” to each others’ children.
How Friendships are Maintained
To have a friend you must also be a friend and be prepared to be there for them should they need you. Failure in this respect would label you a fair-weather friend and you would most probably be abandoned.
Boundaries
Like every other relationship you have in your life, there are boundaries you shouldn’t cross with your friends. One of those is money: Don’t lend to your friend and don’t ask for a loan yourself.
Friends are unpaid counselors（顾问）,but phoning them at 2 am because you’re awake and would like a chat is not a good idea. Neither is phoning them at 10 am if you know they’re a shift-worker. Friends are people who need some space and quiet time. Generally, it all boils down to mutual respect and understanding.
It’s not a good plan to interrupt your friend while they’re on a date/on holiday/attending an orchestral recital/at a funeral.
Trust
Trust is the most vital element in any relationship. If you’re not trustworthy then you probably don’t deserve friends, so try to remember that you promised to see that dull film with them or applaud them at their first attempt at a karaoke or an Open Mic night. If you have promised to look after their clothes while they go for a bet, then make sure you do. You might like to carry enough cash to help them out too, as you never know when that situation might be reversed.
Don’t lie to your friend: if they know you well they’ll know you’re lying or will at least be suspicious. If you find out something that you know will hurt your friend, be tactful（圆滑）. Do they need to know? Would they appreciate knowing? Can you tell their mum so she can break the news? Cowardly, yes, but mums usually have a much better way with words. Remember, if you do decide to tell them and it’s painful, they will probably need some time alone, after lashing out at（抨击）the closest thing—you. In that case, play the waiting game. Then don’t beat them up about it afterwards.
A Friend for Life
Strong friendships can last a lifetime with care and consideration. The benefits are multi-folds; you’ve got someone to share birthday cake with, and especially for single people, a pub meal or a trip to the cinema is no fun alone, is it? Plus it’s always nice to know there’s someone there for you, as you’re there for them, through the bad times as well as the good. Altogether now: Oh I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends.
【小题1】According to the passage we can learn that good friends should be ___________.