A．Science fiction. B．Health column. C．Fashion magazine. D．Entertainment newspaper.
B 解析：文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍青少年时的友谊对青少年成年后健康的影响。据此可知，本文属于健康知识类文章，故可判断，本文可能选自“健康专栏”。故B项正确。
2．We can learn from Allen’s study that________．
A．many other factors have a greater influence on adult health than teen friendships B．mental health issues have nothing to do with adult health C．the same 171 teens were interviewed each year from 13 to 27 D．the teens who couldn’t express themselves grew up to be unhealthier
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Whether teens held back...sick as adults.”可知，青少年是否向他们的好朋友表达情感也会影响到其成年后的健康，那些压抑情感的青少年成年后很可能不健康。故D项正确。
3．According to what Allen said, we can know that________． A．in order to do better at school, teens should not follow the crowd
B．though it’s challenging for teens to deal with peer pressure, they should not give up C．teens will engage in smoking, drinking or using drugs when facing peer pressure D．parents should understand their teens and stop them going with friends
B 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，与朋友相处使得青少年在成年后更加健康的同时也会带来不利影响，即周围同龄人带来的压力，这些压力会导致许多问题。分析Allen的话“Finding the right balance is the key.Teens shouldn’t lose heart for not finding this easy.”可以判断，青少年要应对这些压力，找到正确的平衡点是关键，不能因为很难找到平衡点就灰心丧气。故选B。
4．What can be inferred from the passage?
A．There is nothing bad for teens to follow the crowd.
B．Close friendships are the most important for people’s health. C．Teen friendships may help teens become healthier adults. D．Adult health is only influenced by teen friendships.
C 解析：推理判断题。根据文章第一段第二句“But new research suggests that teens who get along with their friends may end up healthier as adults.”可知，与朋友相处的青少年在成年后会更加健康。C项意为“青少年时期的友谊会帮助青少年成为更加健康的成年人”，符合文章意思。故C项正确。
B
Dear Parents，
I’m delighted that you are considering The British International School for your child’s education. Our school offers first－class international education delivered by experienced and professional staff.
We aim to provide a high quality British－style education characterized by：
The arrangement of the English national curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture.
High quality teaching provided by international and local staff.
A broad personal development plan for students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.
A recognition of the school－parent partnership in the successful education of the children. An acknowledgement that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help them realize their academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their chosen continuing education and career.
A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities. Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the schooling, we make sure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the national curriculum for England, it is adapted where appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body. Thus，we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of schooling, as well as the acquisition(获得) of a broad body of knowledge.
Students are given opportunities to develop many skills, which include skills in language, science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的) and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.
We insist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of the community. Throughout the school years, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show
consideration for others. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow as individuals and valued members of the school family.
【解题导语】 该文是一封学校校长致家长的信。 5．What do you think the author is? A．A school principal. B．An exchange student. C．An assistant professor. D．An experienced lecturer.
A 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“Our school offers first－class international education delivered by experienced and professional staff.”可推知，本文的作者是文中所提到的学校的校长，故选A。
6．Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary? A．To develop some good students’ skills. B．To meet the needs of different students. C．To offer an insight into the local culture. D．To help students realize their potential.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的“Although our curriculum is based upon the national curriculum for England, it is adapted where appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body.”可知，课程的调整是为了适应学生需求的多样性。
7．Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Manners. C．Qualities.
B．Self－discipline. D．Independence.
B 解析：细节理解题。根据文中第五段的“A broad personal development plan for students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.”可知，文章中没有提到自律。
8．What is the purpose of the passage?
A．The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching. B．The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student. C．The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school. D．The author implies students become valued people with a friendly atmosphere. C 解析：写作意图题。根据全文的整体内容可推知，本文是一封校长致家长的信，介绍了学校的特色和优势，目的在于向家长推广这所学校，鼓励更多家长把自己的孩子送到这所学校来学习，故选C。
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Ⅰ.单项填空(建议用时8′)
1．Thanks for your directions to the house；we wouldn’t have found it ________. A．nowhere C．otherwise
B．however D．instead
解析：句意为：谢谢你告诉我们怎么到达那所房子，要不然，我们就找不到它了。nowhere无处；however然而；otherwise否则，要不然；instead反而。故C项正确。
答案：C
2．One can always manage to do more things，no matter ________ full one’s schedule is in life.
A．how C．when
B．what D．where
解析：考查状语从句。句意为：一个人总是可以设法做更多的事，不管他生活中的日程安排得多满。空格后的形容词full决定用副词how。
答案：A
3．—I guess I must leave now.See you tomorrow. —________！ I have some important information for you. A．Hang on C．All right
B．Never mind D．Take care
解析：答句句意为：等一下，我有重要的事要告诉你。hang on稍等，不挂断，符合句
意。
答案：A
4．________ the students came from different countries，they got along quite well in the summer camp.
A．While C．Since
B．Unless D．Until
解析：考查状语从句的连接词。句意为：尽管那些学生来自不同的国家，但是他们在夏令营相处得很好。此处用while引导让步状语从句，表示“虽然，尽管”。
答案：A
5．Mike has been preparing carefully for his Chinese examination so that he could be sure of passing it at his first ________.
A．purpose C．desire
B．attempt D．intention
解析：句意为：麦克一直在认真准备中文考试以便保证第一次尝试就通过。attempt企图，尝试。由句意知选B。
答案：B
6．I wish I could ________ all my knowledge to these young people. A．pass by C．pass away
B．pass through D．pass on
解析：pass on sth.to sb.把……传递给某人，符合句意，所以选D。 答案： D
7．If you miss this chance，it may be years ________ you get another one. A．as C．since
B．before D．after
解析：考查连词。句意为：如果你错过这次机会，可能得过好多年才能再有一次机会。该句考查“It will/may be＋一段时间＋before...”句式，表示 “过多久才……”。
答案：B
8．The task is very difficult.I wonder whether we will be able to finish it in the ________ of any other helpers.
A．appearance C．presence
B．effect D．absence
解析：in the absence of在……缺席或没有的情况下，符合句意。