Task 1

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia（癡呆）， it can be overwhelming for every member of the family. The devastating brain disease causes the person suffering from it to gradually lose the ability to think and remember， so its often up to the people around them to help them function on a daily basis.

When 15yearold Logan Wells grandmother Nannie developed dementia， he watched his parents and aunt take on the huge task of caring for her. But the difficult time also inspired his idea for CareZare. Its an app that provides a complete toolkit for managing the care of someone with dementia.

Like most families， the Wells quickly discovered that providing the right care for grandmother would be a challenge. But they were more than glad to take on. “We were really facing a big problem，” the family says. “We needed to overcome it. We provided the worlds best possible care to keep Nannie safe and happy.”

As Nannies illness progressed， it became more and more difficult to learn what she needed. Thats when Logan began working on the app CareZare with the help of his family. “Were a family with a loved one who needed care，” say the Wells. “And we built CareZare because we needed it.”

The now finished CareZare app invites users to work together. It allows groups of carers to schedule activities in real time. You can record things like the persons mood， how you spent your time together， and leave a “heads up” message for the other users in the group. The teambased way makes families stay on top of their daily tasks and improves communication.

So far， over 600 families are using the app， and Wells hopes that number will grow.

1. Whats the result if a man develops dementia·

A. He will get better gradually.

B. He will lose the ability to help others.

C. He cant live with his family any more.

D. He cant think and remember gradually.

2. What made Logan decide to build an app·

A. The encouragement from his family.

B. The wish to help his grandmother get healthy.

C. The huge task of looking after his grandmother.

D. The dream to offer hope to people with dementia.

3. What did the Wells think of looking after Nannie·

A. Its impossible.

B. Its hard but worth their efforts.

C. Its a big challenge to face.

D. Its perfect with the app CareZare.

4. Whats the advantage of the app CareZare·

A. Its easy to use.

B. Its a cheaper app.

C. It improves communication.

D. It offers information on dementia.

Task 2

Everyone， from the youngest child to the oldest adult， experiences anxieties and fears at one time or another.1 However， with kids， such feelings are not only normal， theyre also necessary. Dealing with anxieties can prepare young people to handle the unsettling experiences and challenging situations of life.

Anxiety usually occurs when theres no immediate threat to a persons safety or wellbeing， but the threat feels real. 2The heart beats quickly， the body might begin to sweat， and "butterflies" in the stomach soon follow. However， a little bit of anxiety can actually help people stay alert and focused.

3For example， a child who couldnt sleep with the light off at age 5 may enjoy a ghost story at a party years later.

4 They include fear of strangers， heights， darkness， animals， blood， insects， and being left alone. Kids often learn to fear a specific object or situation after having an unpleasant experience.

Separation anxiety is common when young children are starting school， whereas adolescents may experience anxiety related to social acceptance and academic achievement. If anxious feelings continue， they can affect a childs health.5 For example， a child with fear of being rejected can fail to learn important social skills， causing social isolation.

A. Learn to control it.

B. Typical childhood fears change with age.

C. Fears dont get in the way of everyday life.

D. Anxiety makes someone want to escape the situation fast.

E. As kids grow， one fear may disappear or replace another.

F. The anxiety associated with social problem can have longterm effects.

G. Feeling anxious in a particularly uncomfortable situation never feels very good.

Task 3

On Christmas morning， Abby， a teenager， went happily downstairs. She didnt1what was under the Christmas tree. There is nothing can2the gift she has already been given this year—that of life.

The teenager has been looking forward to her first3Christmas in six years. She was told she wouldnt418 without the kidney （腎脏） transplant operation， and now she is enjoying her new life. This year there will be no sitting in her bedroom watching films while5to a machine. For health reasons， she lost touch with her friends. But now she can go out and6with them.

But as7grows， Abby knows her future has come at a8for that of her donors family. She said，“This Christmas is going to be a really big9for our family， but I will be taking some time to silently10the family of my donor， who will be11for the person they lost. Id like to say thank you but I dont think those words12cover it，” she says.

“During my treatment， donations13 in from hundreds of people. I was overwhelmed by the support everyone showed. After everything Ive realized that I have a（n）14to look after my body. I know how15my kidney is. I will live healthily to16the society in the future，”added she.

Abby said， “Now Im well. I met17doctors and nurses whose skills and services are known. I discovered theres a lot of18and support there. I hope to become a child psychologist to help those children who19with serious illnesses.” Abbys20shows her determination to contribute her share to a better world.”

1. A. care B. decide C. imagine D. predict

2. A. pack B. measure C. exchange D. top

3. A. merciful B. meaningful C. healthy D. pitiful

4. A. come out B. stick to C. forget about D. live through

5. A. imported B. attached C. delivered D. devoted

6. A. socialize B. fight C. combine D. compete

7. A. annoyance B. excitement C. sadness D. admiration

8. A. surprise B. strike C. price D. scare

9. A. disaster B. faith C. regret D. deal

10. A. remind B. describe C. appreciate D. encourage

11. A. mourning B. waiting C. considering D. subscribing

12. A. personally B. eventually C. really D. secretly

13. A. floodedB. broke C. jumped D. stepped

14. A. freedom B. responsibility C. privilege D. excuse

15. A. powerful B. precious C. fragile D. eager

16. A. belong to B. adapt to C. turn to D. contribute to

17. A. skilled B. frequent C. independent D. prepared

18. A. forgiveness B. satisfaction C. kindness D. impression

19. A. cause B. cure C. prevent D. battle

20. A. recoveryB. ambition C. imagination D. caution

Task 4

I. 語法填空

Why forcing kids to volunteer is a great idea

Another school year begins. And the majority of Canadian high school students will find1. （they） doing a lot more than lessons and tests 2.（earn） their diplomas this year—theyll also be working in food banks， coaching kids soccer and delivering neighbourhood newsletters.

Volunteer work has become 3.key requirement of the secondary school education process from coast to coast. Its a trend worth a closer look and some 4. （celebrate）.

In 1999， Ontario broke new ground in Canada with a requirement 5. every high school student complete 40 hours of community service outside the classroom before 6. （graduate）. The move was sold as a way to improve civic engagement and improve students personal development， and it 7. （instant） created a huge source of free labour for a variety of charitable and community organizations.

While some US student groups have criticized high school volunteer obligations as “slavery”， the idea 8. （create） very little debate in Canada. Asking students to help their community has obvious appeal for both voters and parents. And social science research shows a clear link 9.volunteerism and a variety of positive results： young volunteers have a 10. （great） tendency to vote， do better in school and display less negative behaviour， such as getting in trouble with the law.

Ⅱ. 书面表达

假如你是李华，你的英国好朋友James打算参加2020 “汉语桥” 世界中学生中文比赛，请你给他介绍一下参赛事宜。内容要点如下：

1. 比赛主题：天下一家 （One World One Family）;

2. 比赛内容：语言能力，中华文化技能等;

3. 决赛时间：2020年8月到9月。

注意：

1. 词数100左右;

2. 可以適当增加细节，以使行文连贯。