Teenagers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious   1   to how they can best accommodate such   2  . Growing bodies need movement and   3  , but not just in ways that emphasize(强调) competition,   4   they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the   5   that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are   6   by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be   7   to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers8  , publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews,   9   student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide   10   opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful   11   work. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the   12   of some kind of organization with a supportive   13   barely visible in the background.

    In these activities, it is important to remember that young teenagers have   14   attention spans(持续时间). A variety of activities should be organized   15   participants(参与者) can remain active as long as they want and then go on to   16   else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants   17  . This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility.   18  , they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by   19   for roles that are within their   20   and their attention spans and by having clearly states rules.

1．A．thought                 B．idea                     C．opinion                D．advice

2．A．strength                B．changes               C．experience           D．attention

3．A．care                      B．nutrition              C．exercise              D．relaxation

4．A．if                          B．although              C．however              D．because

5．A．assistance             B．guidance              C．confidence          D．tolerance

6．A．ignored                 B．admired               C．criticized             D．approved

7．A．improper               B．risky                   C．fair                     D．wise

8．A．in effect                B．as a result            C．for example         D．in a sense

10．A．extra                   B．various                C．expensive            D．dynamic

11．A．group                  B．single                  C．individual             D．personnel

12．A．insurance            B．admission            C．agreement           D．security

13．A．adult                   B．teenager              C．partner                D．kid

14．A．similar                 B．long                    C．different              D．short

15．A．if only                 B．now that              C．so that                D．even if

16．A．everything           B．anything              C．nothing               D．something

17．A．off                      B．down                  C．out                     D．alone

18．A．On the contrary   B．On the average     C．On the whole       D．On the other hand

19．A．making                B．standing              C．planning              D．taking

20．A．abilities              B．responsibilities      C．efficiency          D．activity

TOKYO, Japan (AP) – Japan is very serious about robotics (机器人技术). If the androids are going to fit in, they probably need to learn the Japanese custom of serving tea. Fortunately, researchers at the University of Tokyo are exploring just that. In a show this week, an android（有人特点的）with camera eyes made by Kawada Industries Inc. poured tea from a bottle into a cup. Then another robot on wheels delivered the cup of tea in an experimental room that has sensors(感应器)embedded in the floor and sofa as well as cameras on the ceiling, to simulate（模仿）life with robot technology.
“A human being may be faster, but you’d have to say ‘Thank you,’” said University of Tokyo professor Tomomasa Sato. “That’s the best part about a robot. You don’t have to feel bad about asking it to do things.”
Sato believes Japan, a rapidly aging society where more than a fifth of the population is 65 or older, will lead the world in designing robots to care for the elderly, sick and bedridden（卧床不起的）. Already, monitoring technologies, such as sensors that automatically turn on lights when people enter a room, are becoming widespread in Japan.
The walking, child–size Asimo from Honda Motor Co. greets people at showrooms. NEC Corp. has developed a smaller companion robot on wheels called Papero. A robot available since 2004 can entertain the elderly and others in need of companionship.
Sato says his experimental room is raising awareness about privacy questions that may arise when electronic devices（设备）monitor a person’s movements down to the smallest detail.
On the bright side, the tea – pouring humanoid has been programmed to do the dishes.
【小题1】What is the best title of this passage?

完形填空（每小题1.5分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I found out that doing a favor for someone could get you into a lot of  36 . I was in the eighth grade at the time, and we were having a final  37 . During the test, the girl  38  next to me whispered something, but I didn’t understand. So I leaned over her way and found out that she was trying to ask me  39 . I had an extra pen. She showed me that  40  was out of ink and would not write. I happened to have an extra one, so I took it out of my pocket and put it on her desk.
Later, after the test papers had been  41 , the teacher asked me to  42  in the room when all the other  students were  43 . As soon as we were alone, she began to talk to me about   44 it meant to grow up; she mentioned how important it was to stand  45  your own two feet and be responsible for your own acts. For a long time, she talked about honesty and emphasized（强调）the fact  46 people do something dishonest, they are really  47 themselves. She made me promise that I would think  48 about all the things she had said, and then she told me I could  49 , I walked out of the room wondering  50 she had chosen to talk to me about all those things.
Later on, I found out that she thought I had cheated in the test. When she saw me lean over to talk to the girl next to me, it looked  51 I was copying answers 52 the girl’s test paper. I tried to explain about the pen, but all she could say was that it seemed very strange to her that I hadn’t  53 anything about the pen the day she talked to me right after the test.
  54 I tried to explain that I was just doing the girl a favor  55  letting her use my pen, I am sure she continued to believe that I had cheated in the test.

Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal（信号）. Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.

    Different cultures emphasize（强调）the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in "small talk", usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European countries -- like the UK or France -- people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.

    Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.

    Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.

    People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.

1.In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to__________.

A．develop closer relations                 B．share the same culture

    C．get to know each other                   D．keep each other company

2. The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that__________.

    A．the English prefer to make long speeches

    B．too many words are of no use

    C．people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature

    D．even talk and silence can be culturally different

3.According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?

    A．By sharing different ways of life.           B．By accepting different habits.

    C．By recognizing different values.         D．By speaking each other' s languages.

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

    A．Multicultural Environment.               B．Cross-Cultural Differences.

    C．How to Understand Each Other.            D．How to Build Up a Relationship.

5.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

    A. I talked too much in the speech, which surprised the audience.

    B. Within Northern Europe, there are no such things as cultural differences.

    C. There is no way to overcome cultural differences.

    D. Different cultures have difference in relationship building.

完形填空（每小题1.5分，共30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I found out that doing a favor for someone could get you into a lot of  36 . I was in the eighth grade at the time, and we were having a final  37 . During the test, the girl  38  next to me whispered something, but I didn’t understand. So I leaned over her way and found out that she was trying to ask me  39 . I had an extra pen. She showed me that  40  was out of ink and would not write. I happened to have an extra one, so I took it out of my pocket and put it on her desk.

Later, after the test papers had been  41 , the teacher asked me to  42  in the room when all the other  students were  43 . As soon as we were alone, she began to talk to me about   44 it meant to grow up; she mentioned how important it was to stand  45  your own two feet and be responsible for your own acts. For a long time, she talked about honesty and emphasized（强调）the fact  46 people do something dishonest, they are really  47 themselves. She made me promise that I would think  48 about all the things she had said, and then she told me I could  49 , I walked out of the room wondering  50 she had chosen to talk to me about all those things.

Later on, I found out that she thought I had cheated in the test. When she saw me lean over to talk to the girl next to me, it looked  51 I was copying answers 52 the girl’s test paper. I tried to explain about the pen, but all she could say was that it seemed very strange to her that I hadn’t  53 anything about the pen the day she talked to me right after the test.

  54 I tried to explain that I was just doing the girl a favor  55  letting her use my pen, I am sure she continued to believe that I had cheated in the test.