射洪中学高2025 级高一上期强实班期中考试
英语试题
（考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，
用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3．回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡对应题号的位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第I 卷(选择题)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30 分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡
上。
第一节(共5 小题;每小题1.5 分，满分7.5 分)
听下面5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每
段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want the woman to do?
A. Visit Nelson tomorrow.
B. Have a party at her house.
C. Keep the party secret.
2. Which bus can get to the People’s Park?
A. Bus No.6.
B. Bus No.8.
C. Bus No.11.
3. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Strangers.
B. Friends.
C. Waitress and customer.
4. What might the man do later?
A. Finish the paper.
B. Type the paper.
C. Print the paper.
5. Why did the woman call the man?
A. To tell him the party will be delayed.
B. To ask him to inform all the friends.
C. To ask him to watch the news.
第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分)
听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳
选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5 秒钟的作
答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What makes the man unhappy?
A. The argument with his neighbor.
B. The noise in the neighborhood.
C. His neighbor’s bad behavior.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Move to another place.
B. Stop talking with Mr. Black.
C. Invite Mr. Black to his house.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does the girl dislike?
A. Market management.
B. Reading literary works.
C. Writing stories.
9. What does the girl want to be?
A. A professor.
B. A writer.
C. A manager.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. When will the party be held?
A. On 26th September.
B. On 27th September.
C. On 28th September.
11. Where will the speakers have lunch?
A. At a club.
B. At a restaurant.
C. At the man’s home.
12. What will the woman get for her granddad?
A. A hat.
B. Some CDs.
C. A suitcase.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What made the man uneasy?
A. A student lost his master’s degree.
B. A student couldn’t get his master’s degree.
C. A student wanted to give him a gift.
14. What day is it today?
A. Friday.
B. Saturday.
C. Sunday.
15. How did the student feel after the man explained to him?
A. Sad.
B. Ashamed.
C. Pleased.
16. What does the man think he should do?
A. Write to his student.
B. Send his student an email.
C. Have a talk with his student.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Who named the eastern states of New Hampshire and New Jersey?
A. The British explorers.
B. The Spanish explorers.
C. The French explorers.
18. What’s the meaning behind “California”?
A. A land of flowers.
B. A Spanish book.
C. An island of gold.
19. Why did French explorers call a river in the Midwest “Missouri”?
A. The Indian tribe lived along the river.
B. The name Missouri meant a rich place.
C. It showed the influence of Indians.
20. What’s the speech mainly about?
A. The special names of American states.
B. The origin of American states’ names.
C. The influence of American Indians.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂
黑。
A
Get Ready for Music Festivals
Winter Star Music Fest 2025■Aspen,
Colorado
■12/18/2025 - 12/21/2025
■Zach Bryan, Kacey Musgraves,
Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert,
Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell,
Paul Cauthen, Brittney Spencer
■$45 for adults, $25 for youth (under 18)
New Year’s Eve Country Bash 2026■Nashville,
Tennessee
■12/29/2025 — 1/1/2026
■Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson,
Luke Combs, Hardy,
Carly Pearce, Parker McCollum,
Ashley McBryde, Randall King
■$50 per person (walk in), $35 for early birds
Lone Star Frost Fest 2026■Austin, Texas
■1/15/2026 - 1/18/2026
■Midland, Turnpike Troubadours,
Flatiand Cavalry, William Beckmann,
Read Southall Band,
Giovannie and the Hired Guns
■$40 for adults (walk in), $30 for early birds
Northern Lights Sound Festival 2026■Edmonton,
Alberta
■2/5/2026 - 2/8/2026
■Tenille Townes, Dean Brody,
The Reklaws, Jess Moskaluke,
Aaron Goodvin, Tyler Joe Miller,
Lindsay Ell, Brett Kissel
■$40 for all
Winter country music festivals are becoming the new trend. Be prepared for a chilly yet thrilling experience.
In order to fully enjoy a winter music festival, you must be ready.
Need to Know:
·Book your accommodations in advance. Winter festivals often mean high demand for nearby lodges and
cabins.
·Dress in layers. Warm wear, waterproof boots, and a good hat are essential.
·Hand warmers and a thermos with a hot drink can be a lifesaver during long outdoor sets.
·Check road conditions and tire chains (防滑链) if you’re driving through snowy areas.
·Most festivals forbid glass containers. Bring beverages in cans or plastic.
·Be prepared for sudden weather changes. Waterproof tarps (油布) and extra tent stakes (桩) are must-haves.
·Keep your phone and devices fully charged — cold weather drains batteries faster.
21. How much should a family of parents and two sons (aged 10 and 19) pay for the
Winter Star Music Fest 2025?
A. $120.
B. $140.
C. $160.
D. $180.
22. Which festival will you go to if you are a fan of Midland?
A. Winter Star Music Fest 2025.
B. New Year’s Eve Country Bash 2026.
C. Lone Star Frost Fest 2026.
D. Northern Lights Sound Festival 2026.
23. What tip is provided for attendees of the winter music festivals?
A. Avoiding bringing canned beverages.
B. Carrying a portable charger if necessary.
C. Booking hotels on the day of the festival.
D. Wearing lightweight clothing for better movement.
B
The sound of my mother preparing breakfast fills the house - my morning alarm.
As I walk toward the kitchen, I’m greeted by my mother standing over the cooker. She effortlessly cooks a
dish that mixes Western and Eastern styles, a beloved breakfast classic in our family. This is my grandmother’s
recipe.
Since my grandmother’s passing, I’ve become more aware of my mother’s aging and her devotion to cooking
for us. She has cooked for her family for more than 30 years, dividing her time between three countries - Korea,
Canada and Germany. When my parents visit us from Korea, they stay with us for several months. My mother helps
around the house, showing her cooking skills to provide delicious meals for me, my husband and our kids. In every
other year, she and my dad will travel to Berlin to spend a couple of weeks with my sister and her husband.
According to Statista, most Canadians report spending between 31 and 60 minutes preparing an average
weekday dinner for themselves and others in their houses. Ten percent stated that they spend more than an hour
preparing their evening meal. My mother belongs to that 10 percent.
Her cooking goes beyond the kitchen, starting with careful grocery shopping trips where she examines
produce and finds the best deals. She takes everyone’s preferences and needs into account. The meal she creates
becomes a ritual (仪式), bringing the family together to connect and share. Helping her out in the kitchen requires
a great deal of patience. Yet, I know it’s her way of expressing love. As I prepare the vegetables, she notices that
my carrots are not evenly sized. She pushes me aside to take over the task. “Just do the dishes.”
24. What do we know about the author’s mother from paragraph 2?
A. She has great cooking skills.
B. She has more than two children.
C. She lives with the author in Korea.
D. She invented the family beloved breakfast classic.
25. What’s the purpose of listing data about meal preparation time?
A. To show her mother’s love.
B. To present a common problem.
C. To stress the importance of home-cooked meals.
D. To explain the reasons behind infrequent cooking.
26. What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?
A. Her mother dislikes being bothered.
B. Her mother expects perfection in cooking.
C. Her mother gets angry easily.
D. Her mother wants to teach her everything.
27. What is the key message conveyed in the text?
A. Mother’s recipe is the best in the world.
B. Mother’s love needs to be responded to.
C. Mother’s selflessness inspires my family.
D. Mother’s kitchen draws us closer together.
C
Rock climbing may seem like a sport filled with dangers. But experts say it offers participants many physical
and mental health benefits that aren’t always found in other sports.
Climbing as a sport became popular in the 1980s, with the nation’s first indoor climbing gym opening in
Seattle. Over 10 million Americans had participated in climbing by 2020, and sport climbing appeared the
following year at the Tokyo Summer Olympics. And more people are climbing than ever — thanks to hot movies
such as Free Solo and The Dawn Wall. Today, there are over 500 indoor climbing walls in the United States.
Rock climbing attracts many people as an excellent sport. As a full-body exercise that includes a lot of pulling,
pushing and lifting, rock climbing helps build muscle strength. What’s more, the more you climb, the better your
balance is. “Climbing helps you be aware of your body and improves the way you move your body,” said Nick
Wilkes, owner and head instructor at Devils Lake Climbing Guides, a guide service in Madison, Wisconsin.
Many of rock climbing’s skills lie in determining and remembering your climbing route in advance. You also
need to solve problems on the fly, changing your route if you meet with unexpected difficulties.
People prefer rock climbing partly because of the teamwork and safety support involved in the process,
especially in roped climbing. Roped climbers have a partner on the ground called a belayer (保护者), who handles
the rope through a device to manage the force, catch any falls and lower the climber. Throughout a climb, the two
must continuously communicate about such concerns as desired rope force, when the climber wants to rest and
when it’s time to come down.
“In order for me to be a better climber, I have to communicate clearly with the person belaying me so he
knows how I’m feeling, when I need a break or if I want to change the climb in any way,” said Lindsay Wendt,
fitness trainer of Atlanta-based Break Free Fitness.
28. Why are more people climbing today?
A. Its appearance as an Olympic sport.
B. The mental and physical health benefits.
C. The inspiration from popular movies about climbing.
D. The opening of the first indoor climbing gym in Seattle.
29. What is Nick Wilkes’ attitude towards rock climbing?
A. Critical.
B. Positive.
C. Objective.
D. Doubtful.
30. Why do roped climbers communicate with their belayers continuously?
A. To record the climbing process.
B. To show off their climbing skills.
C. To ensure the safety of the climber.
D. To avoid unexpected difficulties on the route.
31. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Rock Climbing: From a Hobby to an Olympic Sport
B. The Rising Popularity and Unique Aspects of Rock Climbing
C. Safety First: Essential Rules for Rock Climbers
D. Indoor Climbing Gyms: The New Trend in Sports
D
Can doctors make better cancer treatment decisions if they consult fish? Previous studies have shown that
zebrafish avatars could help identify cancer treatments. Rita Fior, a developmental biologist and her colleagues now
want to determine whether that ability can benefit patients.
Zebrafish avatars are tiny, fast-growing models of individual cancer patients created by transplanting the
patient’s own tumor ( 肿瘤) cells into 2-day-old zebrafish embryos ( 胚胎). These tiny fish then act as living
substitutes (替代品) for the patient, allowing researchers to test multiple cancer drugs or radiation on the patient’s
tumor cells within 4-7 days - far quicker than traditional mouse models.
In a 2024 report in Nature Communications, the scientists generated avatars for 55 patients and putting the fish
on the same type of chemo-therapy the people received. For 50 of the patients, the fish “predicted” the result of
treatment. An added benefit, Fior says, is that avatars can reveal key characteristics of tumors such as whether they
are likely to spread.
Zebrafish are more similar to humans than cell cultures (细胞系培养) and far cheaper to raise than mice. The
small, transparent embryos are also easier to analyze, says Sofia de Oliveira, a biologist at the Albert Einstein
College of Medicine. “You can visualize the whole animal under the microscope,” she explains, “and easily
determine the spread of cancer cells.”
In the clinical trial, Fior and her team will test that promise by separating cancer cells from the fluid that builds
up in the stomach of people whose cancer cells have spread outside the original site and is usually drained as part of
treatment. “We are not doing an extra procedure on the patients,” she says. The cells will then be implanted into the
fish embryos. Instead of testing experimental drugs, as many other clinical trials do, the study will determine which
combination of treatments works best. Most of the patients will receive medications suggested by the zebrafish
results.
32. What are zebrafish avatars?
A. Models of mouse embryos.
B. Radiation on the tumor cells.
C. Drugs for multiple cancers.
D. Replacements for cancer patients.
33. How do zebrafish avatars help doctors with cancer treatments?
A. By forecasting treatment results.
B. By predicting where tumors will spread.
C. By killing tumor cells in cancer patients.
D. By transplanting zebrafish cells into humans.
34. What makes zebrafish an ideal species for cancer research?
A. Their similarity to cell cultures.
B. Their low cost and ease of analysis.
C. Their small sizes and dark embryos.
D. Their complex appearance and structure.
35. What is the primary goal of the clinical trial led by Fior and her team?
A. To develop new experimental drugs for cancers.
B. To test the safety of chemo-therapy on zebrafish.
C. To separate cancer cells from the fluid of patients.
D. To identify the ideal combination of cancer treatments.
第二节（共5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Getting into the right mindset for serious studying can be difficult. With roommates or family, incoming
messages, the Internet and a million other distractions, it’s easy to lose focus. Use these tips to make a quiet place
perfect for concentration.
Create your quiet space
Reading and memorizing require focus, so it’s important to create a quiet space. You can use earplugs or
download a white noise app on your phone. 36 . Turn your phone on airplane mode so that texts and calls
can’t distract you. For Internet distractions, consider downloading an app that can help with productivity. These
apps will block access to the Internet for a certain period of time to keep you on-track and away from social media.
37 .
38
Another easy way to get distracted from your study plan is realizing you need something that you forgot
outside your study space. If you’re doing work or reading on a laptop, make sure to bring your charger because a
failing battery can be distracting and may force you to stop studying before you’ve finished. Be sure to have all of
the pens, highlighters, notebooks and textbooks you will need to complete your work. 39 . Having
everything you need within reach will keep you focused as you work through your assignments.
Find the right atmosphere
40 . Thus, making sure the environment is best for you is important. Students with worksheets,
equations and practice problems would probably do better with a desk or a large table, so they can spread out and
access all of their materials at the same time. Students with lots of reading may be more comfortable on a sofa or
chair where they can settle in and get comfortable while they study.
A. Bring the essentials
B. Pack your forgotten things
C. Different students adopt different attitudes
D. Not everyone has the same study style or tasks
E. Getting up and interrupting your thought can make it hard to focus
F. Silencing your phone and avoiding online distractions are also crucial
G. Creating the right mental atmosphere sets you up for a successful study session
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30 分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For most, birthdays mean joy with family, friends, cake and gifts. However, Burleson High School teacher,
Kyle Simpler, hadn’t 41 that for more than 10 years. All that 42 on February 11, his 59th
birthday, when his students gave him a big 43 .
Walking into his classroom as usual, Simpler 44 . “I never expected this,” Simpler said. “It was
45 planned.” Simpler said while talking to his students one day, he made an off-hand 46 about how
he hasn’t had a birthday party or a cake in over 10 years. “They found out that my birthday was 47 ,”
Simpler said. “They made the cake and even 48 it with a picture of a cat because I’m always talking
about how much I love cats.”
Some students 49 his reaction to the party and posted it online. The video became a 50
as millions of people around the world tuned in. Simpler said people from England, Australia and the Netherlands
were 51 him to wish him happy birthday.
“The school is 52 to have Simpler as a teacher,” BHS Principal Wayne Leek said. “Mr. Simpler is a
teacher that really 53 his students and their success.” Leek said. “His students know that he not only
holds high 54 for all but is always there to 55 each and every one of them.”
41. A. forgotten
B. imagined
C. experienced
D. mentioned
42. A. started
B. continued
C. improved
D. changed
43. A. lesson
B. surprise
C. honor
D. award
44. A. froze
B. sighed
C. shouted
D. cheered
45. A. easily
B. simply
C. properly
D. carefully
46. A. promise
B. comment
C. effort
D. excuse
47. A. passing
B. missing
C. approaching
D. ending
48. A. topped
B. filled
C. replaced
D. compared
49. A. remembered
B. described
C. reported
D. filmed
50. A. story
B. secret
C. hit
D. memory
51. A. thanking
B. messaging
C. inviting
D. paying
52. A. lucky
B. eager
C. willing
D. likely
53. A. learns from
B. depends on
C. waits for
D. cares about
54. A. opinions
B. positions
C. expectations
D. records
55. A. protect
B. support
C. contact
D. ignore
第II 卷（非选择题）
第二节 (共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Filial Piety in Chinese Families
Filial piety, or “Xiao”, is one of the most important virtues (美德) in Chinese culture. It means showing love,
respect, and support to one’s parents and elders. For a very long time, this idea 56 (guide) the behavior of
Chinese people and shaped family life.
In the past, it was common for several 57 (generation) to live together in a big family. The young
58 (teach) to listen to the old knew that their most important duty was to take care of their aging parents. This
was seen 59 a natural way to repay parents for their hard work in bringing them up.
Even today, when most families have become smaller, filial piety is still 60 (high) valued. However,
the way people show it has changed. Instead of living together, many young adults work in big cities, but they call
their parents regularly and send 61 (they) money. The best example of modern filial piety is the Spring
Festival travel season. Every year, millions of people make every effort 62 (return) home, no matter how
long the journey is, 63 (make) sure they can have a family reunion dinner with their parents.
Filial piety is not just a family rule; it is also the foundation for building 64 harmonious society. It
teaches people about love, responsibility, and gratitude, 65 are valuable lessons for everyone,
everywhere.
第四部分 任务型阅读(共两节,满分20 分)
阅读下面短文,并按要求完成相应任务｡
It was a sunny Friday afternoon. Kevin’s assignment was to record the 400-meter race in the sports meet. All
the students in his class were sitting anxiously except one, a tall handsome boy named Tommy who was considered
the one most likely to win the race. Even, unlike other competitors, he was quite relaxed, standing beside the track
and stretching himself.
“Tommy! I bet you’ll win.” Kevin yelled at him.
“Just wait and see!” A big smile spread across his face.
“May I have your attention, please? All the athletes are requested to proceed to the registration office.” A
gentle voice caught everyone’s attention.
“Tommy, your show time!” Kevin shouted and gave him a thumb-up.
Then, all the athletes went to register, preparing for the game. Soon they were all on the starting line. Taking
the best recording location, Kevin raised his smartphone, ready to shoot.
With the loud sound of the starting gun, all the competitors threw themselves forwards from the starting line
like arrows. Tommy quickly took the lead with his excellent explosive power from long-term training. But there
was one problem for Kevin - he had to spare every effort to control his excitement in order to keep his shooting
picture stable.
“Come on, Tommy!” Still, Kevin could hear the cheers of our classmates higher and higher. It seemed that
Tommy had heard the powerful shouts and became full of strength. He kept adjusting his breath, maintaining a
steady rhythm, and approaching the finish line step by step.
Finally, with the cheers of the audience, Tommy crossed the finish line almost at the same time with the
second-place finisher. How Kevin wish he could rush to Tommy and give him a big bear hug! But Kevin could not.
He had to finish recording the whole race, so he waited until the last competitor crossed the finish line.
Suddenly, Kevin noticed there was an unusual noise from the crowd. Tommy was ranked second on the
scoreboard.
第一节 根据文本内容从方框中选择恰当的词并用其正确形式填入文本图示中，每词限用一次，有两词为
多余选项。(每小题1 分，共10 分)
drive appoint explode remain champion maintain
promise rhythm approach adjust confidence steady
At the sports meet, Kevin was 66 to record the 400-
meter race, where his 67 classmate, Tommy, is the
most 68 winner.
The race began, and Tommy quickly took the
lead with his excellent 69 power. Kevin
had to control his excitement to 70 a
stable shot
Though Kevin and the crowd believed Tommy
was the
75
, the scoreboard ranked
Tommy in second place.
71
by the cheers of his classmates,
Tommy
72
his breathing and pace and
73
approached the finish line.
Tommy and the second-place finisher crossed the finish line
almost at the same time. Kevin wanted to celebrate but it was
his duty to record the entire race, so he 74 at his post
until the last runner crossed the line.
第二节
根据文本内容回答下列问题。
76. What was the problem at the end of the race? (3 分)
77. How might Tommy feel about the ranking? (3 分)
78. Who would help Tommy solve the problem and what would the person do? (4 分)
第三节 书面表达（满分 20 分）
口语课上，外教 John 组织同学们讨论“社交媒体是否有利于增进友谊？”（Is social media beneficial
for enhancing friendship?）。请你代表小组发言，内容包括：
（1）小组观点；
（2）陈述理由。
注意：
1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
英语试题答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 CBBCA 6-10 CCBCC 11-15 BACBA 16-20 CACAB
第二部分 阅读理解
21-23 CCB 24-27 AABD 28-31 CBCB 32-35 DABD
36-40 FGAED
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节 完型填空
41-45 CDBAD 46-50 BCADC 51-55 BADCB
第二节 语法填空
56. has guided 57. generations 58. taught 59. as 60.highly
61.them 62.to return 63.making 64. a 65. which
第四部分 任务型阅读
第一节 填空
66. appointed 67. confident 68. promising 69. explosive 70. maintain
71. Driven 72. adjusted 73. steadily 74. remained 75. champion
第二节 根据文本内容回答问题
76. The problem was that although Tommy seemed to have crossed the finish line first, the scoreboard
showed him ranked second, which caused confusion and an unusual noise from the crowd.
77. Tommy might feel shocked/surprised, disappointed/frustrated and confused/puzzled.(本题要答到“震
惊““难过”“疑惑”等至少两种情绪。只
有一种情绪扣1 分)
78. Kevin would probably help Tommy solve the problem. Since Kevin recorded the entire race with his
smartphone, he could present his video for the judges to review and check the exact moment Tommy
and the other runner crossed the finish line.The footage could serve as evidence to clarify the result.
以上3 个题目，如果回答表述方式存在严重语法错，如没有谓语、时态错误等扣1 分。单词拼写错酌
情扣分。
第三节 写作(20 分)
Possible version 1
Good morning, everyone. On behalf of our group, I am here to present our discussion on whether social media
is beneficial for enhancing friendships. Our group hold the view that social media is beneficial for strengthening
friendships. We have reached this conclusion based on two main reasons.
Firstly, social media effectively bridges geographical distances. It allows us to maintain daily contact with
friends who live far away. Through sharing updates, we can stay involved in each other’s lives, which helps sustain
and deepen our bonds. Secondly, it helps us find and connect with like-minded people. Online interest groups
enable us to discover new friends who share our passions. This common ground provides a strong foundation for
building meaningful and supportive friendships.
Therefore, we believe that social media serves as a valuable tool for both maintaining existing friendships and
forming new connections. Thanks for listening.
Possible version 2
Good morning, everyone. Our group believes that social media is more likely to harm than enhance genuine
friendships. The reasons are as follows.
Firstly, social media often creates a false sense of connection rather than fostering deep bonds. While we see
countless updates and likes, these interactions are mostly superficial/skin-deep. They lack the emotional depth
essential for true understanding and empathy. A “like” can never replace a heartfelt conversation or shared laughter.
Secondly, the culture of comparison and perfection on social platforms can create pressure and jealousy. People
tend to post only the highlights of their lives, making others feel inadequate or left out. Thus, friendships are less
likely to last.
In short, we believe social media keep us physically connected at the cost of genuineness and emotional depth
in friendships. Thank you.
Possible version 3
Good morning, everyone. Our group takes a balanced view: social media can be beneficial for friendships, but
its value depends entirely on how we use it.
On the positive side, social media helps maintain connections that would otherwise fade. It allows us to keep
in touch with old friends who have moved away and share life updates conveniently. Additionally, it helps us find
communities of people who share our interests, which can lead to meaningful new friendships.
However, we also recognize its drawbacks. Online interactions often lack the depth of face-to-face
communication. The constant exposure to carefully selected highlights may sometimes lead to unnecessary
comparison. If we rely solely on social media for connection, our relationships might become more superficial.
Therefore, we believe social media is a useful tool to enhance friendships only when combined with genuine/
in-person interactions. Thank you.
