While they look for their dream job, they. don't just sit around and play video games and look through their WeChat page all day. Most of them spend their time in a low-paying job as they search for something better. It's unfair to think them as lazy generation.
54. What is NOT true about how most people now think of emerging adults? A. Emerging adults don't work hard.
B. Emerging adults just want to do something for fun.
C. Emerging adults spend much time get along with their parents. D. Emerging adults depend too much on their parents. 55. What does Ian want to do?
A. He wants to be a doctor like his father B. He wants to be a writer.
C. He wants to work for what he really loves. D. He wants to make lots of money.
56. What is the true condition of emerging adults? A. They always play video games.
B. They look through WeChat every minute. C. They want to make more money.
D. With low pay, they still always search for something better. 57. The writer might be a _ .
A. researcher B. doctor C. teacher D. housewife
C
We all want to look smarter than we really are, and there are ways we hide our disadvantages from others. Some of us like to use big words in our speech, or use long
sentences in our conversations and writing. Some of us like to talk too much or too loudly to show his confidence. However, not all of these ways work and sometimes they even have opposite(相反的) effects and make you look stupid.
Researchers found that people trying to look smart had a few behaviors in common. Among them were looking at others while listening or speaking, sittin8; up straight, putting on a serious face and avoiding certain movements, such as touching their hair or faces. The research also showed the smarter people wore a confident expression rather than a poker face, and spoke clearly in a very pleasant voice, and were also serious about their conversation partners-nodding, smiling and looking at their eyes.
Some other features can also shape others' first impressions(印象). According to a study in Swiss Psychology, wearing eyeglasses can lead strangers to regard you as cleverer. But you may not need glasses if you are beautiful. A Czech study found that certain facial features-narrow face, long nose, and thin chin-make one look both attractive and smart to others.
People who try to appear smarter are advised to read classic books, according to The Atlantic, Of course, if you don't have time to read, watching movies adapted from(改编于) these classics is also helpful.
58. The followings are common behaviors of smart people EXCEPT . A. sitting up straight B. looking at others
C. touching their faces D. wearing a serious face 59. According to the passage, if you want to become smarter, you can
A. watch more soap operas B. speak in a pleasant voice C. read more classic books D. always bring a book with you
60. can make you look smarter.
A. Wearing sunglasses B. Having a narrow face B. Having big eyes D. Wearing a poker face 61. What is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Talking with long sentences makes you seem smarter. B. Most clever people don't move a lot when talking. C. Having a thin chin makes you look clever.
D. Watching movies adapted from classics can make you cleverer.
D
I recently reach my 30. For some reason I've not stuck to this idea of it. However as I began to think about my 20s, I realized how many mistakes I've made and things I've learned, Here is some advice.
People
People are the best and worst thing that will happen to you. Some will help you go further, faster. Others will pull you down to help you lose. Most are OK. Many are so-so. Some are excellent. A few people will change your life forever. Find them.
You don't need a lot of friends or people around you. You need to know they would do for you as you do for them. It's real that a lot of friends will leave you feeling alone when you need to feel being cared for by them.
Value Time
Don't waste time on people who you don't trust. Don't waste time with lovers who cheat you. Don't waste time with friends who don't treat you the way you treat them.
Don't be late. Value other people's time. That means if you are late, you don't care about them or their time, and that you think you are worth more and therefore can keep them waiting.
Some people will tell you that it's OK to be late. It's not. Some people will tell you that it's just the way they are. Then you need to re-think about them.
Fail
Fail a lot. Fail often. Fail in love. Fail in social contact. Fail in making fiiends. Fail in work. Fail in business. Fail with family.
Fail. But do it quickly and learn a lesson.
If you don't learn something every time you fail, then all you've done is failed. If you learn something, then you've grown. Every time you grow and learn and fail, you get better at working out how to succeed.
62. According to the passage, what kind of people are the most important to us?
A. People that always around you. B. People that let you feel alone. C. People that pull you down D. People that change you life
63. What is TRUE according to the passage?
A. We shouldn't waste time on people we don't trust. B. We shouldn't waste time with lovers.
C. We shouldn't waste time on people who treat us the way we treat them. D. We can be late if someone tells us it's OK.
64. We shouldn't be afraid to fail because _ . A. it is interesting B. we can't be without it C. it happens a lot it help us succeed 65. The writer of his passage mainly wants to A. tell others about his past life
B. give some advice to young people C. complain(抱怨) about the world D. tell the story of is success
第Ⅱ卷（共50分）
阅读下文并回答问题 。
Who doesn't have a clingy(缠人的) friend? You know, that person who often calls, texts and sends e-mails. He often needs your care or help.
Have you ever thought about turning off your phone and being alone? But you shouldn't do that to a friend. Here is some good advice.
Give yourself some time
If you really need some time for yourself, just explain to your clingy friend that you want some time of your own. He may understand and give your some space,
Suggest an activity for your friend
If you're tired of different get-togethers, then you could ask your clingy friend to do
something alone. If you both like sports, you could tell him to have a try at the new gym. If '
he likes your suggestion, but ask you to go along, just explain that you've already visited the gym. Mention that you enjoy the gym. If you're lucky, he'll try it and like it.
Introduce your clingy friend to others
It may be difficult for your clingy friend to meet new people. If so, introduce him to others with the same interests. He may make some new friends.
Don't be rude
There's no reason for you to rudely tell your clingy friend that he is awful.
Just follow the advice above to take your time back. Then, your clingy friend may learn to value your time and your friendship.
66. Should we turn off the phone when our clingy friends call?
67. What can we do when we don't want to go to a get-together?
68. How many pieces of advice does the writer give us?
Ⅶ.完成句子。（每空1分，共8分）
根据所给提示，完成句子。每空一词，含缩略词。 69. The book cost him five dollars. （改为一般疑问句）
_ the book _ him five dollars?
70. The film started 20 minutes ago.（改为同义句）
The film has for 20 minutes. 71. I prefer to study English by listening to the radio.（对划线部分提问） you prefer to study English? 72. 直到雨停了他才离开。 （完成译句）
He leave the rain stopped.
Ⅶ. 口语应用。（每小题1分，共5分）
阅读下面对话，从方框内7个选项中选择5个恰当的句子完成此对话。
A: Hello, Bill. 73
B:I am going to travel with my family. A: 74 B:I am not sure now. Could you give me some suggestions? A: What about Hainan? It's a good place to relax yourself. B: 75 Have you ever been there? A: 76 But I still want to take a vacation there, There is so much to do and see in Hainan.
B: Really? 77
A: I'm sure you'll enjoy being there.
Ⅷ．短文填空。（每空2分，共16分）
根据下面短文内容，在短文的空格处填上一个恰当的词，使短文完整、通顺。 USA or Britain? Which country is 78 to study in? We often ask such questions. As China opens its door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.
It's true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Their foreign language skills will be improved and it may be easier to find jobs.
But there are problems that should be considered. 79 is the first, Students must spend lots of time learning another language. They must also learn to live 80 parents' care and deal with all kinds of things they haven't had to do before, like looking after themselves, There are reports about Chinese students abroad running into oceans of difficulties and giving up finally. When they have to take care of 81 ,it is hard for students to study well. Finally, studying abroad 82 a heavy burden(负担)to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?
We know that there are many famous people who have achieved success through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good 83 .Once an American teacher invited him there, but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he_ 84 _ a gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, think 85 .
Ⅸ．书面表达。(15分)
九年级学生面临着升学的压力，许多学生课间休息时依然在教室里做作业。这样 的行为会给学习带来帮助吗？初三学生就此进行了热烈的讨论，有人认为可节约时间， 多做练习，尽快地取得进步。但有人认为课间就应该到室外参加一些体育活动，这更 利于学生的身体健康。请你以“Is it a proper(适当的)way to study in the l0-minute break?” 为题，根据同学们的讨论结果用英语写一篇发言稿，谈谈你的看法。 内容要点： 1．描述现象；
2．某些学生的观点； 3．你的看法和理由。 要求：
1．词数：80词左右。
2．文中不能出现自己的姓名和所在学校的名称。
Is it a proper way to study in the l0-minute break?
英语参考答案（仅供参考） 1-5CBACA 6-10BCACC 11-15 ABACA 16-20 CCACB
21-25 ACBDB 26-30DAACB 31-35 DDBCA 36-40DBDAA 41-45 ACCAA 46-50 BCBAD 51-55 ABDCC 56-60 DACCB 61-65 ADADB 66 No, we shouldn’t.
67We can ask our clingy friend to do something alone. 68The writer gives us 4 pieces of advice.
69Does cost 70 been started 71 How do 72 didn’t until 73-77 DACGB
78-85 better Language without themselves brings example won twice/carefully
Is it a proper way...?
Recently we have had a discussion about whether it is a proper way to study in the 10-minute break or not. Some students believe that it can help them save time to do more exercises. So that they are able to get rapid progress. But I hold the opposite opinion. Firstly, after 40minutes' class we have been tired including our body and brain. Therefore certainly we need to have a short break. Secondly, we should get ready for the next class rather than do some exercises. The last but not least, it is a chance for us to go to the washroom.