Passage 3

Mo Yan, a well-known Chinese writer, won the Nobel Prize for literature(文学) in 2012. He was also the first Chinese writer who got this prize in history. When he was interviewed, he said he was only a normal person who could tell stories. He especially thanked his mother. He thought his mother had a strong influence on him.

Mo Yan was born in a poor family in China’s rural area. When he was young, he was a little bit shy because he thought he wasn’t good-looking. His classmates often played jokes on his look. That made him very upset. His mother encouraged him to face the fact bravely. She told him not to look down on(看不起) himself. She said it didn’t matter if a person didn’t have a good look and it was important to work hard and never give up. She hoped that his son would be a useful person in society.

Mo Yan didn’t let her mother down. He worked hard at writing. He wrote many famous novels, such as Hong Gao Liang(《红高粱》)and Wa(《娃》). His success tells us a truth,“Nobody can beat you unless you beat yourself.”Hold on to your dream and your dream will come true in the end.

61. What does Mo Yan do?

A. He is a famous singer. B. He is a famous actor.

C. He is a famous writer. D. He is a famous doctor.

62. When did Mo Yan win the Nobel Prize?

A. In 2010. B. Last year. C. In 2013. D. Last month.

63. Why did Mo Yan feel upset when he was alittle boy?

A. Because he was poor.

B. Because he couldn’t tell stories.

C. Because his classmates often laughed at his look.

D. Because he didn’t work hard.

64. What is the most important for a person according to the article?

A. Working hard. B. Money. C. A good job. D. A good look.

65. What can we learn from the story?

A. Mo Yan’s classmates were friendly to him.

B. Mo Yan was born in a rich family.

C. Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize for peace.

D. Mo Yan’s mother helped him a lot.

Passage 4

Young people can have problems with their minds. Some students become worried because they have to study very hard and they have too much homework to do every day. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their teachers and classmates.

Liu Wei, a junior 2 student from Shandong, could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife.

Another student, Xiao Li from a university in Shanghai, got on badly with his roommate, Xiao Huang. He killed his roommate Xiao Huang by poisoning(投毒) the water in the drinking machine(饮水机) in their dormitory.

A recent report says about 18% of teenagers have mental(精神上的) problems. Their troubles include being worried and very unhappy, and having problems in learning and getting on with people. Many students who have problems won’t go for advice or help. Some think they will look stupid(愚蠢) if they go to see a doctor. Others don’t want to talk about their secrets.

Liang Hong, an expert on teenagers from Beijing Hospital has the following advice for teenagers:

Talk to your parents or teachers often.

Take part in group activities and play sports.

Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.

66. Liu Wei cut his finger with a knife because _______.

A. he was afraid of his teacher B. his finger was badly hurt

C. he didn’t look cool D. he was so worried about his studies

67. What was Xiao Li’s problem?

A. He did badly in his lessons.

B. He had a bad headache.

C. He had trouble getting on well with his roommate.

D. He didn’t afford to pay for his education.

68. If a student often feels worried and unhappy, he or she may have ______.

A. mental problems B. a cold

C. no family D. no money

69. Students who have problems won’t go to see a doctor because ______.

A. they don’t think doctors can help them B. they think they will look stupid

C. they can’t afford it D. they don’t think their problems are serious

70. What should we do if we have problems with our minds?

A. We should  argue with others. B. We should eat more.

C. We should talk to others often. D. We should cut our fingers.

Ⅴ.情景反应

(从方框中选择恰当的句子完成下面的对话，并将符合题意的选项用2B铅笔涂在答题卡的相应位置上。每小题1分，共5分)

A: Hi, David. Would you like to go to the movie with me tonight?

B: 71 But I have to go over my lessons.

A: What a pity! 72

B: Yes, we are having our mid-term exam.

A: 73

B: I hope so! But I’m a little afraid.

A: Afraid? 74

B: But I haven’t studied history for a week.

A: Why?

B: Because my history teacher is ill in hospital.

A: 75 Does she get better now?

B: Yes, she will come back to school tomorrow.

A: Sounds great. See you!

B: See you!