三、用所给词的适当形式填空
1. Nervously (face) challenges, I know I will whisper to myself the two simple words "Be yourself".
2. Around 13,500 new jobs were created during the period, (exceed) the expected number of 12,000 held by market analysts.
3. (approach) the car, they saw a woman trying to get out of the broken window.
4. Actors (star) in comedies are expected to have a better sense of humour.
5. The most effective way of helping sufferers of perceived social isolation is (get) them (involve) in some (train) courses.
6. On a morning the little match girl was found at the corner of the street. (freeze)
7. The participants (participate) in the Olympics tried their best to win glory for their countries.
8. The house (belong) to Mr Green was destroyed in the fire.
9. It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall, some (measure) over 90 metres.
10. A student will be immediately removed if he is found (cheat) in the exam.

1. facing 2. exceeding 3. Approaching 4. starring 5. to get; involved; training 6. freezing; frozen 7. participating 8. belonging 9. measuring 10. cheating

四、语法填空(在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式)
China, the birthplace of tea, (hold) a deep-rooted relationship with this beloved drink since ancient times. Tea has become part of Chinese culture, appearing in poems and (tradition) customs. For many, the joy of tea comes not just from its taste, from the beauty of tea ceremonies.
In spring, (pick) tea leaves is a cherished activity in South China. Before Qingming in early April, the weather warms up and rain comes more often, the first tea leaves are ready to be harvested. This early tea, called Mingqian tea, is (high) praised for its quality.
Zhejiang Province in East China is major tea-producing area. Famous types include White Tea from Anji County and West Lake Longjing Tea from Hangzhou, both of which (know) in China and abroad. During spring, the hills in these regions are covered with tea workers (tend) to their plants. Many tourists visit these areas to enjoy the beautiful tea farms and taste freshly brewed tea.
Thousands of years ago, Chinese people turned a simple leaf a delicious drink. Over time, tea has continued to play an important role in Chinese culture, enriching lives and preserving traditions.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1. has held 2. traditional 3. but 4. picking 5. when 6. highly 7. a 8. are known 9. tending 10. into

五、阅读理解
People's tendency to follow trends, especially on social media—even when they look silly or take risks doing so—is definitely a common phenomenon. What does psychology say about trend following—and is there a way to break free from the desire to follow the newest craze?
According to Psychologist Pamela B. Rutledge, following trends isn't a sign of character weakness or mental instability. Rather, it is an entirely natural behavior embedded in humanity's fundamental need to belong to a social group and establish connections with others.
Historically, following trends was crucial for our survival. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that early humans worked together to transport stone tools over long distances about two million years ago in what is now Kenya—cooperation that allowed them to survive in a severe environment. And though following a trend on social media isn't exactly as important as outrunning a saber-toothed tiger, human evolution(进化) has programmed our brains to be receptive to social signals.
Another contributing factor the social cognition(认知)—the processes that determine what we notice and how we respond to others—largely takes place in the parts of the brain that oversee sight, pattern recognition, decision-making, and similar functions. "Thanks to our humans' complex cognitive systems, our brains are really good at identifying patterns and stimulating behavior that communicates our social status. As a result, you can use almost anything to signal your membership or association with a social group. Giving off the right social signals lets others know which group you belong to or want to engage with—and those signals are monitored and interpreted by others. Referred to as identity signaling, these behaviors can range from posting a comment online to selecting a brand of clothing," said Rutledge.
Almost everyone follows trends in social groups, without exception. However, teenagers, and young adults are especially likely to follow trends, including risky ones, due to their heightened desire for acceptance and belonging among peers. Therefore, it's of great significance to guide them during their journey towards maturity.
()1. What does Rutledge think of following trends?
A. Changeable. B. Reasonable. C. Odd. D. Risky.
()2. Why did early humans prefer to follow trends?
A. To remove mental weakness. B. To show their social status.
C. To live through difficulties. D. To expand their population.
()3. What is the hidden meaning of identity signaling?
A. Good taste in fashion. B. Blind pursuit of novelty.
C. A true reflection of personality. D. A keen thirst for belonging.
()4. What will the follow-up paragraph most probably talk about?
A. Tips on helping kids embracing trends sensibly.
B. Insights into forthcoming trends in the future.
C. Parental guidance in kids' future jobs.
D. Psychology behind trend adoption.

1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们跟风的普遍现象,结合心理学分析跟风行为的原因、历史渊源及认知因素,并强调引导青少年理性跟风的重要性。
1. B 解析:观点态度题。根据第二段的内容"心理学家 Pamela B. Rutledge 表示,跟风并不是性格软弱或精神不稳定的表现。相反,这是一种完全自然的行为,根植于人类渴望属于某个社会群体并与他人建立联系的基本需求之中"可知,Rutledge 认为跟风是自然且合理的行为。故选 B。
2. C 解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中"Historically, following trends... survive in a severe environment.(从历史上看,跟风对我们的生存至关重要。考古学家发现证据表明,大约两百万年前,在现在的肯尼亚,早期人类一起长途运输石器——这种合作使他们能够在恶劣的环境中生存下来)"可知,早期人类跟风(合作)是为了在恶劣环境中生存,度过困难。故选 C。
3. D 解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中"Giving off the right social signals lets... to selecting a brand of clothing(发出正确的社会信号能让别人知道你属于哪个群体或想与哪个群体交往——这些信号会被别人观察和解读。这些行为被称为身份信号,范围从在网上发表评论到选择服装品牌不等)"可知,身份信号的核心是向他人传递自己的群体归属意愿,其背后隐藏的是人们对归属感的强烈渴望。故选 D。
4. A 解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中"However, teenagers, and young adults are especially likely to follow trends, including risky ones, due to their heightened desire for acceptance and belonging among peers. Therefore, it's of great significance to guide them during their journey towards maturity.(然而,青少年和年轻人尤其容易跟风,包括有风险的跟风,因为他们更渴望得到同伴的认可和归属感。因此,在他们走向成熟的过程中引导他们具有重要意义)"可知,本文末尾强调了引导青少年理性跟风的重要性,由此可推断,后续段落最可能介绍帮助青少年理智对待跟风的方法。故选 A。