Two friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can

remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. In fact, according to an official report on youth violence, “In our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why aren’t students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit?

First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult. For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. Laughter over the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isn’t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.

Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution: stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he or slid should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words, name-calling, and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, soft words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.

After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non-threatening questions to clarify the speaker’s position. Then the two people should change roles.

Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesn’t mean trying to figure out what’s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to accomplish. For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue becomes clearer, the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesn’t, careful thought helps both sides figure out a mutual solution.

There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesn’t mean there needs to be violence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resolution program, according to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64% of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75% of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92% of the students felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students deal with friends, teachers, parents, bosses, and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.

1.This article is mainly about              .

A. the lives of school children

B. the cause of arguments in schools

C. how to deal with school conflicts

D. how to analyze youth violence

2.From Paragraph 2 we can learn that              .

A. violence is more likely to occur at lunchtime

B. the eating habit of a student is often the cause of a fight

C. students tend to lose their temper easily

D. a small conflict can lead to violence

3.Why do students need to ask themselves the questions stated in Paragraph 5?

A. To make clear what the real issue is

B. To get ready to try new things.

C. To find out who is to blame

D. To figure out how to stop the shouting match.

4.After the conflict resolution program was started in Atlanta, it was found that           .

A. more teachers felt better about themselves in schools

B. there was a decrease in classroom violence

C. there was less student cooperation in the classroom

D. the teacher-student relationship greatly improved

5.The writer’s purpose for writing this article is to             .

A. complain about problems in school education

B. teach students different strategies for school life

C.advocate teaching conflict management in schools

D. inform teachers of the latest studies on school violence

EAT YOUR VEGETABLES. Wash your hands. Always say“please" and“thank you". We are full of advice for our children, but when it comes to money, we often have little to say. As a result, our children may grow up with clean hands and good manners, but without any idea how to-manage their money.

Here are some basics that will help guide them their entire lives：

Show them the future. If your 13-year-old girl were to save＄1,000，invest（投资）it at 8%and add＄100 every month，by the time she's 65，she would have＄980,983！

Be careful of credit（信用）．Credit cards can help you buy necessary things and build a credit history，but they must be used responsibly, which means paying off your debt in time. Explain to your children that when you buy something using a credit card，you can easily end up paying two or three times what you would have paid if you used cash.

Teach patience. Suppose your child wants a new bicycle that costs $150. Rather than paying the cash，give him some regular pocket money and explain that by putting aside，say ＄15 each week，he will be able to buy it for himself in only ten weeks.

Provide incentive. Tell your children the importance of saving.“For every dollar he or she agrees to save and invest rather than spend, you agree to add another dollar to the pot,”says Cathy Pareto, expert in money planning.

Explain your values. Values and money are deeply intertwined, says Eilleen Gallo, co-author of The Financially Intelligent Parent. When your child demands that you buy something, explain why you really don’t want to buy it.“You might say,‘I'd rather save that money for your education,”，advises Gallo. Every time you spend or don't spend money，you have a chance to share your values.

1.The writer gives some basics to help______in a proper way.

A. parents teach their children how to deal with money

B. children follow their parents' instructions

C. children manage their money

D. parents save their money

2.The writer thinks that, if a child wants to buy something, his parents should _______.

A. give him some regular pocket money

B. encourage him to put money away for it

C. explain to him the importance of investment

D. tell him to save some money by using a credit card

3.The underlined word“incentive" in paragraph 6 means _____.

A. honor            B. praise            C. excitement        D. encouragement

4.What leads the writer to write this article?

A. Parents want to know how to educate their children.

B. He wants to share his good ideas about money matters.

C. He thinks money management the most important for children.

D. Parents care little about their children's management of money.

第二节完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Better urban life
For many young people, the dream of a lifetime is to travel the world, explore different cultures and landscapes, taste new foods and flavors（口味）, and listen to the distinctive sounds of international music and languages. Unfortunately, 36______ young people have the money or freedom to make this dream come true. 37______ if you can’t go out into the world, surely 38______ best is to let the world come to you. And this year’s Shanghai World Expo is exactly 39______ that’s happening.
From May 1 to October 31, there will be 194 40______ and 50 international organizations on display at the 5-square-km Expo site. Seventy million domestic and international visitors are 41______ to visit it by the end October. So, if you can go, you’ll be 42______ by people with a wide range of backgrounds, nations, and cultures. You may find that you can learn 43______ much from striking up a conversation with a 44_____ as you can at an exhibition or performance.
The Expo’s theme（主题） is “Better City, Better Life”. The United Nations estimates(估计) that, this year, 55 percent of the people will live in city 45_______. This causes a dilemma for the world’s 46______: How can they accommodate such a large number of people in a 47______way? Can they remain places of natural beauty and cultural importance? Young people will have the opportunity to take part in forums to discuss themes 48______ new technology, green energy and conservation etc.
A trip to the Expo is guaranteed to be much less 49______ than a trip around the world. Still, the costs can 50______. However, young people can save money by purchasing group or student tickets, which may be available at 51______ rates. Many of the participating pavilions（参展场馆） offer free sample and treats for the visitors. 52______ handing out free chocolates, the Belgian pavilion will 53______ a free diamond each week to a visitor who can answer questions related to Belgium.
If you’re planning to head to the Shanghai Expo between May and October, don’t forget to 54______ a camera, a notebook, and an open mind. For nearly 6 months, representatives of the world are coming together to 55______ their best and latest ideas for the future. It’s certain to be a memorable experience.
36. A. some                  B. many                       C. few                   D. several
37. A. For                    B. But                          C. However           D. Still
38. A. first                    B. second                            C. far                    D. rather
39. A. where          B. how                         C. why                  D. when
40. A. places          B. governments             C. cities                 D. countries
41. A. determined   B. devoted                    C. expected            D. wanted
42. A. interviewed  B. surrounded               C. met               D. bothered
43. A. as                B. so                            C. that                   D. too
44. A. Chinese              B. foreigner                 C. stranger             D. friend
45. A. settings        B. chambers                  C. areas                 D. services
46. A. organizations       B. counties                   C. areas                 D. cities
47. A. correct         B. considerable             C. continuous        D. significant
48. A. like                    B. as                            C. with                  D. in
49. A. cheap                 B. expensive                 C. high                  D. low
50. A. get up          B. stay up                     C. add up                     D. turn up
51. A. reduced              B. varied                      C. listed                D. announced
52. A. Except for          B. regardless of             C. In addition to     D. Instead of
53. A. set out         B. give away                 C. put away           D. give off
54. A. bring                  B. carry                        C. fetch                 D. take
55. A. learn           B. study                       C. share                 D. absorb

EAT YOUR VEGETABLES.Wash your hands. Always say  “please” and “thank you”. We are full of advice for our children, but when it comes to money, we often have little to say. As a result, our children may grow up with clean hands and good manners, but without any idea how tomanage their money.

　　Here are some basics that will help guide them their entire lives:

　　Show them the future. If your 13-year-old girl were to save $1.000,invest(投资)it at 8% and add $100 every month, by the time she’s 65,she would have $980,983!

　　Be careful of credit(信用).Credit cards can help you buy necessary things and build a credit history, but they must be used responsibly, which means paying off your debt in time. Explain to your children that when you buy something using a credit card, you can easily end up paying two or three times what you would have paid if you used cash.

　　Teach patience. Suppose your child wants a new bicycle that costs $150.Rather than paying the cash, give him some regular pocket money and explain that by putting aside,say,$15 each week, he will be able to buy it for himself in only ten weeks.

　　Provide incentive. Tell your children the importance of saving. “For every dollar he or she agrees to save and invest rather than spend, you agree to add another dollar to the pot,” says Cathy Pareto, expert in money planning.

　　Explain your values. Values and money are deeply intertwined, says Eilleen Gallo,co-author of The Financially Intelligent Parent. When your child demands that you buy something, explain why you really don’t want to buy it.“You might say, ‘I’d rather save that money for your  education,’” advises Gallo. Every time you spend or don’t spend money, you have a chance to share your values.

1.The writer gives some basics to help________ in a proper way.

A．parents teach their children how to deal with money

B．children follow their parents’ instructions

C．children manage their money

D．parents save their money

2.The writer thinks that, if a child wants to buy something, his parents should________.      .

A．give him some regular pocket money

B．encourage him to put money away for it

C．explain to him the importance of investment

D．tell him to save some money by using a credit card

3.The underlined word “incentive” in paragraph 6 means_________.       .

A．honor            B．praise            C．excitement        D．encouragement

4.What leads the writer to write this article?_________

A．Parents want to know how to educate their children.

B．He wants to share his good ideas about money matters.

C．He thinks money management the most important for children.

D．Parents care Little about their children’s management of money.

Many times when people hear the words social networking, their brains automatically go to sites such as Twitter or Facebook．However, there are sites for those into social networking and into reading． Sound crazy? It's really not．

If you' ve ever wanted a site where you can receive book recommendations, follow your favorite authors, and keep up with what your friends are reading．then look no further than Goodreads, com．

Goodreads provides useful services for those in the reading world, It is a site where you can win books by going to giveaways and simply entering your information．Some giveaways are even signed by the author．And the books aren't boring, old or torn copies - many of them are ARC’s （Advanced Readers Copies）, for which you can write a short review on the site．Anyone can post reviews of their favorite books or series so that others may feel inclined to read them as well．

Another function of the site is offering book clubs and interest groups．You can have interactive discussions with groups of people reading the same things, sort of like a blog．You can also make friends with people and post statuses similar to Facebook．Your friends can send you hook recommendations and you can add them to your shelf if you choose．

Shelves are by far one of the best features on the site．You can categorize your entire library and put hooks you want to read on your "to - read" shelf．These virtual （虚拟的）shelves allow you to see what you' ve read and also let you keep track of the number of books you' ve read in a year．

You can even read original writing for free because many people post their own writing on the site to gain feedback and advice on how to improve．Anyone can join this site for free and fall in love with not just a hook, but a book site as well．

1.People who go to the site Twitter mostly want to              ．

2.According to the author, if you want to interact with others about reading,            ．

3.The underlined part "feel inclined" in．Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to “____” ．

A． have a tendency                                                 C． have no difficulty

C． have a possibility                                                D． have no doubt

4.You can do all of the following things on Goodreads．com EXCEPT         ．

5.What do we know about the shelves on Coodreads．com?