Empathy
Last year, researchers from the University of Michigan reported that empathy, the ability to understand other people, among college students had dropped sharply over the past 10 years. __71__ Today, people spend more time alone and are less likely to join groups and clubs.
Jennifer Freed, a co-director of a teen program, has another explanation. Turn on the TV, and you’re showered with news and reality shows full of people fighting, competing, and generally treating one another with no respect. __72__
There are good reasons not to follow those bad examples. Humans are socially related by nature. __73__ Researchers have also found that empathetic teenagers are more likely to have high self-respect. Besides, empathy can be a cure for loneliness, sadness, anxiety, and fear.
Empathy is also an indication of a good leader. In fact, Freed says, many top companies report that empathy is one of the most important things they look for in new managers. __74__ “Academics are important. But if you don’t have emotional intelligence, you won’t be as successful in work or in your love life,” she says.
What’s the best way to up your EQ (情商）? For starters, let down your guard and really listen to others. __75__
To really develop empathy, you’d better volunteer at a nursing home or a hospital, join a club or a team that has a diverse membership, have a “sharing circle” with your family, or spend time caring for pets at an animal shelter.
| A．Everyone is different, and levels of empathy differ from person to person. |
| B．Having relationships with other people is an important part of being human—and having empathy is decisive to those relationships. |
| C．Humans learn by example—and most of the examples on it are anything but empathetic. |
| D．“One doesn’t develop empathy by having a lot of opinions and doing a lot of talking,” Freed says. |
E. Empathy is a matter of learning how to understand someone else—both what they think and how they feel.
F. Good social skills—including empathy—are a kind of “emotional intelligence” that will help you succeed in many areas of life.
G. That could be because so many people have replaced face time with screen time, the researchers said.
根据对话情境和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两个为多余选项。
Daughter：Dad. You love me, don’t you?
Father：Of course, I do.
Daughter：Well, I saw this great offer for a free phone here in the newspaper, and …
Father：
Daughter：Well, the phone is free … after the＄50 I pay is returned to me.
Father：Ah, so that’s the catch.
Daughter：Dad. All my friends have one.
Father：Ah, I don’t know.
Daughter：But the monthly charge for this service is only＄29.99, with 1,000 free weekday minutes nationwide, and unlimited weekend minutes.
Father：I don’t know.
Daughter：Please Dad. With the new phone you won’t have to worry about me while I’m driving the new car.
Father：
Daughter：The new car you’ll need to buy so I can use the phone.
| A．Ah… what’s on your mind? |
| B．New car? What new car? |
| C．Free? Nothing’s ever free. |
| D．What did you do to the new car? |
E. And why on earth do you need a phone?
F. They always charge a lot for the service.
G. But what is the term of the service agreement?
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。
The relationship between parents and teachers is important in the development of a child. The good communication between them is communication that says ,“ I care about my child, and I value school.” The best way a parent can show how much he or she values learning is by sending a prepared child to school every day.Once a child gets behind in class, catching up can be difficult。
Parents and teachers are partners in student development. A school community is built on relationships established(确立)among children, teachers, and children’s families.
Here are tips for creating a positive relationship with your child’s teacher.
Meet with your child’s teacher in the fall. —his or her special needs, outside activities, health, and home study habits.
Look for the positive. . Share with your child’s teacher something you particularly appreciated regarding the teacher’s role in the academic and /or social development of your child.
Let the teacher know that you want to support the work that is being done in class. Ask for suggestions for expanding school activities into home activities.You can send a note of thanks when something special takes place in the classroom and your child is involved.
Be willing to participate in or set up a conference when you or your child’s teacher feel a special meeting is needed, such as
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•Your child seems to be deeply upset about something that happened at school.
| A．When a child is absent from school, important lessons may be missed |
| B．Phone your child’s teacher if necessary |
| C．The teachers need to feel appreciated for the job they do. |
| D．This is a good time for the teacher to learn more about your child |
E. Express your appreciation to the teacher
F. The beginning of every term is very important
G. There is a dramatic drop in your child’s grades
You may feel comfortable with some people．You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half a life．These people have something in common．And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
How is it done? __ If you follow the skills, you’ll make friends with people quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions．____ One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning．It’s a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to some other questions．And how he answers will let you know how far you can go．
____ This point seems clear, but it isn’t．Your question should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to．And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.
Real listening at least means some things．______ If someone sticks to one topic, it means he’s really interested in it．Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones （语气） of voice．If the voice sounds boring, then, it’s time for you to change the subject.
Finally, good talkers know well when to say good-bye．Remember to give him a handshake and say, “ I’ve really enjoyed meeting you.” ______ Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life.
| A．Almost anyone will answer a question. |
| B．Here are several skills that good talkers have. |
| C．If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it a secret. |
| D．First, it means not to change the subject of the conversation. |
E．Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers.
请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑，如选E项请涂AB，选F项请涂CD。
首先请阅读以下几种青少年杂志的简要介绍：
A. Teens Now is a successful music magazine for teenagers that lists who is playing, where and when and how to get tickets. Interviews with well-known singers and groups as well as biographies are included. It also gives its young readers the chance to send their own articles.
B. NS Teens magazine is well-known for its wildlife and environmental content but it also has articles on the history and culture of people from all over the world. Some of the articles are long and detailed but the magazine is also famous for its fantastic photo-journalism. There are letters from readers as well as maps and fact sheets.
C. Top Teens is easy to read and full of color photographs. There are a range of different sections including those offering fashion and beauty advice. But the majority of its pages are devoted to interviews with the popular, well-known fashion models and stars of cinema, music and sports.
D. The only environmental magazine written by teenagers for teenagers is Young WB. Readers are invited to send their articles and photographs to the magazine’s office and materials are chosen for the next issue. As well as articles about the natural world, the magazine also has many special offers and competitions.
E. Teenplus is very different from the average teen magazine that simply offers articles on pop stars and fashion. This exciting new magazine informs readers about what is happening in the world through its in-depth articles on current affairs, politics and science. It also provides a variety of reviews on recent books, films and music CDs.
F. No journalists write for Teen Voice. This magazine depends completely on articles sent in by its teenage readers. It gives young people the opportunity to publish their creative works such as poems or short works of fiction or to voice their opinions on important issues. They can also write comments on the latest music CDs.
以下介绍了几个青少年学生的兴趣爱好，请将他们与上述杂志匹配起来。 Oliver would like to read stories that people of his own age have written. He is also keen on music and would like some recommendations on the best bands to listen to.
Bessie wants to know more about famous people who frequently appear in the newspapers. She is also interested in clothing and would like some recommendations on what style to wear.
Johnson is interested in learning more about the latest international events and affairs. Besides, he is also keen on the cinema and would like to read different opinions on what movies to see.
Jennifer is fond of geography and the natural world. She would also like to read articles that tell her about the lives of people from other countries.
Chris enjoys going to concerts very much and hopes to find out more about people in his favourite bands. He is also fond of reading things written by other teenagers.
信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
请阅读下列电视节目的信息， 然后阅读以下各人的信息。请从A、B、C、D、E和F中为他们选出想看的电视节目，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
TODAY’S TELEVISION PROGRAMME PREVIEW
A. TV 1 7:20 p.m. Find out more about Australia’s animal life. This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen, Dougie Bond. He spent over 200 hours filming the birds, animals and fish that settle on this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.
B. TV 3 9:00 p.m. The popular science programme is back with the latest in technology and medicine. This week, there are programmes about cars that run on sunlight.
C. TV 2 8:10 p.m What do you think goes into the food most of us eat every day of the week? Tonight’s programme takes a serious scientific look at the bread industry. Whether you make your own bread or just enjoy buying it, this programme will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.
D. TV 1 5:15 p.m. Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to interest your children while you do something else? This popular magazine programme is for the under-fives. More music, fun, songs and games with Caria and Larry.
E. TV 3 8:45 p.m. If you’ve always wanted to cook, now’s your chance to learn. In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes step by step. This is a repeat of the popular series shown last year, and available from good bookshops.
F. TV 3 7:40 p.m. The latest new music. Pete Hogg looks at the best of the current rap, raga and new jack swing and new video releases. This is the programme that tells you all about what’s happening on the music scene and brings you interviews with tomorrow’s young artists.
请阅读以下各人的信息，然后匹配他们想看的电视节目。Although Rob leads a quiet life in a small village, that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.
Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so now might be quite a good time to find out!
Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.
Gina is a music teacher. Although she prefers classical（古典）music, she likes to follow the kind of music that interests the teenagers she teaches.
Ron’s wife is in hospital. He wants to find a programme for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.