Are you shy？If you are，you are not alone．In fact，close to 50percent of people are shy．Almost 80percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives．These days，shyness is becoming more and more common．Now，scientists are trying to understand shyness．They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy．

Is it possible to be born shy？Many scientists say yes．They say 15to 20percent of babies behave shyly．These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies．Interestingly，these shy babies usually have shy parents．As a result，scientists think that some shyness is genetic．

Family size might cause people to be shy as well．Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children．They found that 66percent of them had older brothers and sisters．As a result，they became shy．At the same time，children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well．Growing up alone，they often play by themselves．They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families．

You may also be shy because of where you were born．When scientists studied shyness in different countries．They found surprising differences．In Japan，most people said they were shy．But in Israel，only one of three people said so．What explains the difference？One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure．In Japan，when people do not succeed，they feel bad about themselves．They blame（责备）themselves for their failure．In Israel，the opposite is true．Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons，such as family，teachers，friends，or bad luck．In Israel，freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported．This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy．

For shy people，it can be difficult to make friends，speak in class，and even get a good job．But scientists say you can get over your shyness．They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation．And don’t forget﹣﹣﹣if you are shy，you are not the only one．

【1】（小题1）What is the passage mainly about？B

A. Happiness． B. Shyness．

C. Kindness． D. loneliness．

【2】（小题2）What does the underlined word“genetic”in paragraph 2probably mean？A

A. Passed down from parents． B. Learned from friends．

C. Taught by teachers． D. Made up by brothers．

【3】（小题3）What can be learned from the passage？C

A. Most little babies are born shy and quiet．

B. If you are shy now，you will be shy forever．

C. Many shy children have older brothers and sisters．

D. Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions．

【4】（小题4）We can learn from the passage that B may cause shyness．

A. genetics，grown﹣﹣ups and birthplace

B. genetics，family size and birthplace

C. family size，grown﹣﹣ups and failure

D. genetics，family size and freedom

【5】（小题5）Scientists suggest that shy people can get over their shyness by B ．

A. blaming their failure on outside reasons

B. trying new things and practicing conversation

C. getting themselves away from their shy parents

D. trying to understand reasons for their shyness

【6】（小题6）Which of the following shows the structure（结构）of the passage？（P=Paragraph）A

【题目】

A group of people asked this question to a group 4-to-8-year-old children. “What does love mean?” The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.

“When my grandmother hurt her knees (膝盖), she couldn’t bent (弯腰) over and paint her toenails (脚指甲) any more. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands hurt too. That’s love.”

Rebecca–age 8

“Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don’t shout at them because you know it would hurt her feelings.”

Samantha–age 6

“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.”

Terri–age 4

“I let my big sister pick on (捉弄) me because my mum says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her.”

Bethany–age 4

“I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes.”

Lauren–age 4

“Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.”

Elaine–age 5

“My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.”

Clear–age 5

“You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.”

Jessica–age 8

【1】The passage mainly tells us about ______.

A. what “life” means to children B. what “family” means to children

C. what “friends” means to children D. what “love” means to children

【2】Who told us the love between mum and dad?

A. Clear. B. Elaine. C. Rebecca. D. Lauren.

【3】Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Rebecca’s grandmother ever couldn’t bend over.

B. Bethany is willing to be picked on by any other person.

C. If Samantha becomes angry, she will not shout at others.

D. Lauren prefers to wear her sister’s old clothes.

【4】What does Jessica mean about love?

A. Too much love is no love. B. You should say love more often.

C. You mean what you think. D. Say love more often if you have it.

【5】What is love according to Terri?

A. Love is the care between husband and wife.

B. Love is a rest when you are tired.

C. Love is what cheers you up when you are tired.

D. Love is a kiss from parents.

注意:1.要点齐全,适当发挥;

2.从思维导图 Sayings部分选择恰当的格言合理利用在短文中;

3.句子及篇章结构准确、连贯,书写规范;

4.词数:80-100词左右;

5.文中不得出现考生的真实姓名、学校及其它任何个人相关信息。

在英语学习方面，你一定积累了很多的经验。请结合自己的学习体会，以“How to learn English well”为题写一篇120词左右的英语作文，给出有关自己高效学习方法方面的一些好建议。

（写作微技能：Mind mapping）

请用“头脑风暴”的方式，写出你打算从哪几个方面描述如何成为成功的英语学习者，这就形成了你独有的“mind map”。

“mind map”：

---____,if Tom does.

A. So I will B. So will I

C. So do I D. So I do

—It’s from India．Would you like ________？

A．it

B．this

C．some

D．little

A．goes；will stay

B．will go；stay

C．will go；will stay

A．reading

B．read

C．to read

D．have read

Like most Chinese, Mr. Zhang has a traditional family. 【1】he and his wife are middle school teachers while their 7-year-old son is a pupil. Mr. Zhang’s mother lives with them and helps look【2】the kid. They love one another and live a happy 【3】.

Yesterday was Mr. Zhang’s mother’s birthday. The couple wanted to do something to【4】their love for her. After a big dinner, Mr. Zhang brought a basin of warm water and asked his mother to sit in front of the basin. He took off her shoes and put her 【5】 into the water. After that, he began to wash them carefully. His wife helped to comb his mother’s hair slowly. Seeing this, the boy【6】 his mother’s example. He tried to comb his mother’s hair, too. But he was not tall 【7】 to do that. So he brought a chair and stood on it. Everyone could feel the warmth and love in the family. 【8】we all know, respecting the old and taking care of the young is a good Chinese tradition. We should try 【9】best to care for our family. We must visit our parents as often as possible and 【10】 time with them even though we may work far away. Indeed family is a place for happiness.

What Does a Lifelong Learner Look Like?

Lifelong learners never think of themselves as the greatest expert in anything. They continue-to learn and bring a great deal to the groups they belong to. What does a lifelong learner look like? Here are some of their main characteristics (特征).

They are knowledge seekers. They are always searching for much information on a topic they're interested in and looking for new experience or opportunities to improve their knowledge or skills.

They are social and self-directed learners. They like taking different courses and taking part in discussions around subjects they are interested in. ___________________ they also know their own learning styles, and their strengths and weaknesses. They can plan and organize their own learning.

They are critical(批判性的) thinkers. They always use a lot of ways to analyze (分析) and synthesize(A EX)information. From their research they judge the information to see if it is useful for the question at hand.

They are problem solvers. They will meet different problems while learning. However, they usually see problems as challenges and life experiences and try to stand above them.

【1】What does the underlined "knowledge seekers" mean?

A. Persons who are looking for knowledge.

B. Persons who are teaching knowledge.

C. Persons whose jobs are inventing knowledge.

D. Persons who are testing knowledge.

【2】What can be put in the blank(空白处)?

A. They don’t like learning on society.

B. They learn both from and with others.

C. They learn from plants and animals.

D. They invite each other to parties.

【3】Which of the following most clearly shows you are a critical thinker?

A. You always use a lot of ways to analyse and synthesize information.

B. You believe in the information you get and use them in your study.

C. You correct mistakes someone makes as soon as you find them.

D. You ask others for help when you can’t correct your own mistakes.

【4】How is the passage organized? (P= Paragraph)

【5】What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To describe the height, clothes and hairstyle of a lifelong learner.

B. To explain the relationship between common people and lifelong learners.

C. To suggest lifelong learners become experts.

D. To introduce some of the main characteristics lifelong learners have.