盐城2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、When I first met her, “I’m Lucy,” she said, _______ her hand.

A.held out B.held back C.holding out D.holding back

2、A rift valley_____ an area _____ there is increased volcanic activity and thinned planetary crust.

A.is composed of, where B.consists of, which

C.made up of, where D.compose, when

3、The dictionary is being printed and it will soon______.

A．turn out

B．come out

C．start out

D．go out

4、Jane is nice but she has a ______ to talk too much.

A.trend B.tendency C.tension D.threat

5、The Louvre Pyramid in Paris is___________ a Chinese-American architect considered as the greatest challenge and greatest accomplishment”.

A.which B.whether C.that D.what

6、One’s life has value_________ one brings value to the life of others.

A.so long as B.even though C.as if D.while

7、The number of teenagers who commit crimes _________ 20% over the past years.

A．have been reduced by

B．has been reduced by

C．have been reduced to

D．has been reduced to

8、_______ is known to us all that the old scientist, for _______ life was hard in the past, still works hard in his eighties.

A．As; whose

B．It; whose

C．As; whom

D．It; whom

9、My good performance in the job interview left me         about my future and what I can do here.

A．puzzled

B．sensitive

C．optimistic

D．pessimistic

10、The newly-elected president officially a plan to break through the trade barrier.

A.laid off B.laid down C.laid out D.laid aside

11、Later ________ word came that Dolly ________ sheep had become seriously ill.

A．a; a

B．the; the

C．/; the

D．/; /

12、When you are in a conversation with a cynic, possibilities seem to have a way of disappearing. A mildly depressing sense of fatalism seems to ________ the conversation.

A. take up B. take over

C. turn up D. turn over

13、 I used to drink a lot of tea but these days I________coffee.

A.prefer B.preferred C.have preferred D.am preferring

14、Encourage your kids to try new things, but try not to _________them too hard.

A. push B. pull

C. pump D. put

15、There was a round of applause as the horses ________ the last fence(障碍物).

A.jumped B.walked C.cleared D.surrounded

16、China will continue to curb inflation and the economy still has great _______ for rapid growth in the near future.

A.strength B.function C.potential D.burden

17、Shaw is the only one of the employees here ______ want to accept my advice.

A.that don’t B.who don’t C.who doesn’t D.which does

18、The success of this project everyone making an effort.

A.relies on B.cares for C.reminds of D.calls up

19、His election campaigns were infamous for their cruelty — he often made sure that those who did not vote for him would never vote again — but the ________ of his involvement has never been clear.

A．vision

B．vulnerability

C．depth

D．misconception

20、In our country every boy and every girl______the right to education.

A.has B.have C.is D.are

21、The teachers_______ themselves in planning out the work of the coming semester.

A.occupied B.operated C.arranged D.employed

22、You’ll recognize me when you get out of the station. I______ jeans and a white T-shirt.

A．will be wearing

B．had worn

C．was wearing

D．have worn

23、He gave a lame excuse for ______ which made him very embarrassed.

A.been absence B.being absent C.to be absent D.absent

24、It is widely accepted that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to ____.

A. rewards B. prizes

C. awards D. results

25、I am very outgoing and have learned to ______ to my disability.

A.adopt B.adapt C.suit D.accustomed

26、   When our Scottish puppy reached doggie adolescence, she suddenly stopped obeying my commands. Previously, if I called “come,” Annie would fly across our yard to my arms. Now, the 8-month-old gave me an aggressive “make me” look and ran the other way.

Our dog trainer advised us to stop complaining. “She's a teenager,” she said. Now, a new study is backing that up: Dogs, it says, experience an oversensitive period just like human teenagers. “There is abundant folk knowledge that the behavior of adolescents differs from younger or older dogs,” says Barbara Smuts.

Puppies bond with humans much as children do. “But owners often feel like they're failing when their puppies reach adolescence,” about 8 months for most dogs, says Lucy Asher. Like teenagers, adolescent dogs can disregard and disobey their owners. Indeed, teenage dogs are the most likely age group to land in U.S. shelters.

To see exactly how adolescence changes dog behavior, Asher and her team monitored 70 female dogs being raised as potential guide dogs. They asked caregivers to score the puppies on separation-related behaviors, like trembling when left behind. Dogs with high scores on this behavior entered adolescence earlier-at about 5 months, compared with 8 months for those with lower scores. Various factors cause human teenage girls with poor parental relationships to also enter adolescence at a younger age. Thus, similar to humans, dogs that have bad relationships with their caregivers see changes in their development.

According to Smuts, adolescent dogs that were stressed by separation from their caregiver also increasingly disobeyed that person, showing the insecurity of human teenagers.

Because of the similarity between adolescent pups and humans, dogs can serve as a model species for studying adolescence in humans, the scientists say. The temporary nature of dogs which disobey the owners may make us worry less when our pups suddenly get minds of their own.

【1】The author's attitude towards his dog's misbehavior can be best described as

A.tolerant B.delighted C.unsatisfied D.indifferent

【2】The underlined word “disregard” in paragraph 3 probably means?

A.run after B.pay no attention to C.bark at D.defend against

【3】What can we learn about adolescent dogs from the passage?

A.Many adolescent dogs like staying in American shelters.

B.Adolescent dogs will never follow their owners' instructions.

C.Adolescent dogs are fond of being separated from their caregivers.

D.Dogs having poor relation with their caregivers enter adolescence earlier.

【4】What's the main idea of the passage?

A.Both young dogs and teenagers rely on their parents.

B.Many researches have shown young dogs are aggressive.

C.Adolescent dogs feel more anxious and frightened than teenagers.

D.Like human teenagers, dogs get difficult when they reach adolescence.

27、   After Bernini broke his neck and lost all movements below his shoulders when he was 18, his brain still told his hands how to move - - but the message couldn't get through the injured part that connects his brain to other parts of his body. Now, thanks to recent advances in electrical stimulation (刺激) technology. Bernini can once again grasp, pour, and even play Guitar Hero. To do so, he uses a micro-electrode array (MEA) that reads his brain's signals and sends them through wires to something like a sleeve on his arm that electronically stimulates his muscles.

In the past years, researchers have used several approaches to guide patients like Bernini to move their hands. In some systems, researchers implanted (植人)sensors in shoulder muscles that patients could still control, allowing them to move one hand by contracting muscles in the opposite shoulder. Other systems use brain implants similar to those in the new study, but to control robotic arms, rather than the patient’s own muscles. But never before has a patient been able to precisely move his hand using the same neural (神经的)signals that controlled his hand before his injury.

After implanting the MEA in Bernini 's brain, researchers connected it to a computer. Bernini trained the system to connect patterns of neural signals to specific movements by repeatedly mirroring the movements of an imaginary hand on a computer screen. Soon, Bernini could hold large objects like glasses and lift small objects like straws. He could also move each finger on his own just by thinking about it, which previous systems had never achieved. And it was absolutely an amazing moment.

【1】How is Bernini now?

A.He does well in playing the guitar.

B.He has recovered from his neck injury.

C.His thoughts can control his hand movements.

D.His shoulder muscles guide his hand movement.

【2】What did researchers want to do through brain implants in the past?

A.Control the patients' hands.

B.Guide robots to help patients.

C.Help patients' own muscles contract.

D.Repair patients' injured neural signals.

【3】What's the breakthrough in Bernini 's case compared with previous studies?

A.He can hold and lift objects.

B.He can move each finger independently.

C.He can recognize his specific movements.

D.He can use neural signals for hand moving.

【4】Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A.Moving Hands by Contracting Muscles.

B.Using New Systems for Muscle Injuries.

C.Sending Neural Signals by Wires.

D.Linking thoughts to Movements.

28、Most people agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be tough. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their diets.

Open Table

Open Table helps people choose restaurants when they want to go out to eat. Open Table is a free service that shows users restaurant availability based on where and when they want to dine. Open Table users can also make reservations directly through the app or website.

Epicurious

Epicurious is a free app and website to help users find recipes and become better cooks. The app has more than 30,000 recipes and can create a shopping list based on the ingredients (原料) in a recipe. The app rates recipes for popularity and other qualities and inform users about vegetables in season in different areas.

Happy Cow

The Happy Cow app is made freely for Vegetarians. Users can search for vegetarian restaurants and stores around the world. The Happy Cow app is based on the Happy Cow website, where users can discover places nearby or search using keywords.

Local Eats

Restaurant chains, like McDonalds, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes tourists want to eat like locals. The website and app Local Eats is designed for that, which can help you find local restaurants in major cities in the US and in other countries.

【1】Which app can help people book a table for a meal in advance?

A．Open Table.

B．Local Eats.

C．Epicurious.

D．Happy Cow.

【2】Who might be interested in the app Local Eats?

A．App designers.

B．Travelers.

C．Vegetarians.

D．Chefs.

【3】This text introduces these apps to help people to ________.

A．save money

B．be better cooks

C．eat better

D．make good food

29、Looking for a way to reconnect with nature but you're not sure how to when you live in the city? Here are a few ways to live in harmony (融洽相处) with nature and reduce your stress.

Go on a wildlife walk.

【1】 , so you reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information. They often offer guided walks to help you enjoy the natural beauty in their cities. A wildlife walk is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature because it helps you to realize that you're surrounded   (围绕) by nature.

【2】.

Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes. This very direct connection with nature will make you realize that you're part of the huge world, helping you to relax and feel calmer.

Attract nature yourself.

One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you. 【3】. You can also fill some tubs with flowers to attract butterflies. Create a friendly place for nature and you're sure to attract all kinds of beings passing close to your home.

Create a small garden.

Plants and flowers are part of nature as well and even the tiniest amount of space can be turned into a beautiful garden. If you've got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers. 【4】 Imagine how satisfying it would be to share them with your friends and family.

Use these tips for connecting with nature and living a more comfortable lifestyle in a big city. 【5】.

A．Have a walk in a park

B．Put off your shoes and walk barefoot (赤脚地)

C．You can grow your own vegetables on it as well

D．There's lots of urban wildlife for you to discover

E．You can put a bird feeder on your balcony or by your window

F．Meantime, this is the best method for improving your health and well­being

G．It's a different way of experiencing nature helping you to enjoy it from a different viewpoint

30、   As a child, I was always told to “eat my greens”. These were the unappealing vegetables that sat on the edge of my plate. Peas, and green beans, all looked and tasted ___________. At that time, all I thought was that “when there were so many other delicious treats to_________, why should I eat boring vegetables?”

Since then my taste buds have___________and I'm also fully aware of the health benefits of eating fresh vegetables. But we still need___________ of the amazing goodness these green super foods give us. In the UK, a campaign has been___________for several years to encourage us to eat our “5A Day”—five portions of fruit and vegetables. That's___________evidence has shown there are significant health___________to getting at least five 80g portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.

But I struggle trying to fit these five portions into my daily___________, partly because I have a sweet_________and vegetables are, well, tasteless. Researchers have been________________ how to make eating vegetables more____________. They analyzed the psychology behind our food ____________ and found that most of us are____________by taste. Brad Turnwald from Stanford University says that “studies show that people ____________ to think of healthier options as less tasty for some reason.”

In Europe, a project called Veggie EAT has also been trying to find ways to get people to ____________more vegetables. Project leader, Professor Heather Hartwell believes in ______________ encouraging people into eating the right things. One idea is to put a ____________of a tasty looking fruit on a supermarket trolley as a ____________ about buying something from the fruit section. She says, “Choice is a really____________thing. But making vegetables look attractive will increase their sales.”

Certainly, eating “twisted citrus-glazed carrots” does sound tempting, even if it just ______________like a carrot, but if it makes us eat more vegetables then that can only be a good thing for our health.

【1】A. delicious B. disgusting C. ripen D. sweet

【2】A. buy B. offer C. enjoy D. prepare

【3】A. developed B. appeared C. existed D. shrank

【4】A. talking B. informing C. reminding D. warning

【5】A. planning B. running C. aiming D. intending

【6】A. why B. how C. when D. because

【7】A. benefits B. issues C. needs D. risks

【8】A. diet B. education C. work D. exercise

【9】A. ear B. tooth C. knee D. head

【10】A. showing B. discovering C. reporting D. studying

【11】A. attractive B. appropriate C. beneficial D. independent

【12】A. wastes B. values C. choices D. judgments

【13】A. confused B. challenged C. disturbed D. motivated

【14】A. manage B. tend C. agree D. decide

【15】A. grow B. harvest C. store D. eat

【16】A. suddenly B. slowly C. firmly D. seriously

【17】A. picture B. lot C. variety D. number

【18】A. sign B. hint C. concern D. clue

【19】A. complex B. easy C. quick D. casual

【20】A. looks B. smells C. feels D. tastes

31、I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to be in and out in a short while. Yet, I ________ myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway. I had never seen so many people there on a weekday. It seemed someone might have made an announcement, welcoming customers to carry as many ________ as they could and bring them in when I needed to have my own package _________. The queue moved very slowly. My patience ran out and I got ________. The longer it took,  the angrier I became. When I got to the counter finally, I finished my __________ quickly and briefly, and then walked past the queue that was now extending past the front door.

"Excuse me," I said, trying not to be too pushy. Several people had to move _________ to make room for me to get to the __________.

I stepped out, complaining about the ________ conditions. Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment, I headed into the parking lot．

A woman was coming across the lot in my ________. She was walking with determination, and each step sounded very heavy. I _________that she looked as if she could breathe fire. It stopped me in my tracks. I  _______  myself and it wasn't pretty. Had I looked like that? Her body language said that she was having a ______  day. My anger melted away. I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a ________. So I did what I could in a minute_________she hurried past me ----I smiled. In a second everything changed. She was astonished, then somewhat _________.Then her face softened and her shoulders ________. I saw her take a deep breath. Her pace slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other．       

I continued to smile all the way to my ______. Wow, it's amazing what a simple smile can do.        

From then on, I became aware of people's _________and my own, the way we show our feelings. Now I use that _______ every day to let it_________me that when facing the world, I can try a smile.

【1】

A．helped

B．found

C．troubled

D．enjoyed

【2】

A．things

B．dollars

C．chances

D．packages

【3】

A．weighed

B．cashed

C．lifted

D．carried

【4】

A．pleased

B．annoyed

C．delighted

D．disappointed

【5】

A．situation

B．choice

C．business

D．attitude

【6】

A．aside

B．about

C．along

D．away

【7】

A．counter

B．cashier

C．entrance

D．exit

【8】

A．weather

B．work

C．service

D．shopping

【9】

A．direction

B．decision

C．satisfaction

D．imagination

【10】

A．announced

B．noticed

C．proved

D．discovered

【11】

A．trusted

B．persuaded

C．hid

D．recognized

【12】

A．big

B．bright

C．rough

D．nice

【13】

A．gentleman

B．passenger

C．customer

D．stranger

【14】

A．before

B．though

C．until

D．since

【15】

A．attracted

B．confused

C．cheered

D．frightened

【16】

A．relaxed

B．raised

C．trembled

D．tightened

【17】

A．office

B．car

C．home

D．doctor

【18】

A．appearances

B．reactions

C．expressions

D．behaviors

【19】

A．treatment

B．conclusion

C．awareness

D．achievement

【20】

A．tell

B．show

C．give

D．remind

32、   Several nights ago, I was lying in bed experiencing a dream that I chose to keep close to my heart forever.

An elderly stranger approached me with an inviting _______ . His deep comforting voice made me _______ his every word. His laugh made him seem full of  _______  and somewhat grandfather-like. I instantly sensed a feeling of _______  between me and this wise old man.

As he spoke, I listened. He told me of his _______ of unpleasant rap music while I attempted to convince him that modern art can be beautiful, too. He _______  me of "the good old days" which I told him that I missed, too.

Suddenly, I detected tears fall down his rough unshaven cheeks. I grew_______  and asked him why he was crying. He assured me not to _______ because he was crying with joy. I asked what was making him so _______. He told me that I reminded him of his __________  when he too was once full of an eagerness to learn.

My friend then whispered a(n) __________ that touched me deeply. He said, "A moment will disappear soon unless you make it  ____________ . " He taught me to live in the moment which is far too __________to throw away.

This old man __________  to tell me that the world is full of new wonders to explore. He taught me to be __________  however stupid they may sound. He advised me to read any and all books, because you never know when the  __________  may help you later in life. Most importantly, he told me never to stop ______________ .

Unlike my______________ companion, my future still awaits me. I will soon be filled with ____________thoughts and emotions. There is no doubt in my mind that I will try to discover and never  __________ for I am aware that my ambition will carry me to the top.

【1】A. view B. picture C. letter D. smile

【2】A. comment B. trust C. judge D. repeat

【3】A. wisdom B. wonder C. imagination D. complaint

【4】A. shame B. meaning C. balance D. relationship

【5】A. hope B. disapproval C. pleasure D. development

【6】A. cheated B. informed C. reminded D. warned

【7】A. interested B. relieved C. concerned D. disappointed

【8】A. believe B. leave C. wait D. worry

【9】A. upset B. awkward C. delighted D. desperate

【10】A. youth B. future C. decision D. service

【11】A. effect B. advantage C. promise D. statement

【12】A. complex B. original C. unforgettable D. understandable

【13】A. normal B. precious C. unexpected D. universal

【14】A. chose B. desired C. continued D. happened

【15】A. curious B. patient C. efficient D. successful

【16】A. dialogue B. travel C. experience D. knowledge

【17】A. traveling B. dreaming C. developing D. combining

【18】A. aged B. common C. helpful D. devoted

【19】A. new B. sincere C. reliable D. unbelievable

【20】A. put off B. give up C. turn around D. get back

33、   A cold March wind danced around in the dead of night in Dallas as the doctor walked into the small hospital room. Complications （并发症） had _______Diana Blessing, only 24 weeks pregnant （怀的）, to early give birth to her baby, Danae. After the operation, her husband David was holding her hand and they had _______ themselves for the doctor’s words.

The doctor’s words _______them even though they had planned for something not good Detore. "I don’t think she’s going to_______it, "he said, as kindly as he could. "If with a （n）_______chance she does make it, her life in the future could be_______ by endless suffering"

David and Diana were numb （麻木的） with disbelief as the doctor described the _______ problems Danae would likely face if she could _______. “No! No!” was all Diana could say.

Diana had _______confidence that their tiny daughter would live to be a healthy. and happy. But David. ________listening to additional awful details, knew he must________his wife be ready for the worst outcome. David walked in and said, we need to talk about making________the funeral （龚礼）”Words of________didn’t pass her lips. No, that is not going to happen. One day she will ________and she will come home with us!” Diana said.

If she willed herself to live according to Diana’s wish, Danae ________. . . life hour after hour, with the help of every medical machine. As the weeks went by, Danae’s physical condition showed a slight ________, slowly gaining weight and strength. And two months later, though the doctor ________ that her chance of surviving,________living any kind of normal life, was next to zero, Danae went home from the hospital, just as her mother had________

Today, many years later, Danae is a lively girl, showing no signs of any mental or physical ________. And that happy ending is far from the end of her story.

【1】A.inspired B.forced C.allowed D.reminded

【2】A.asked B.excused C.prepared D.blamed

【3】A.astonished B.comforted C.touched D.annoyed

【4】A.get over B.get across C.take on D.take over

【5】A.realistic B.unfortunate C.fair D.slim

【6】A.judged B.replaced C.accompanied D.determined

【7】A.temporary B.psychological C.vital D.complex

【8】A.survive B.choose C.escape D.insist

【9】A.reasonable B.complete C.extra D.increasing

【10】A.eagerly B.politely C.angrily D.calmly

【11】A.permit B.persuade C.expect D.order

【12】A.adjustments B.apologies C.arrangements D.applications

【13】A.approval B.reliance C.advice D.encouragement

【14】A.succeed B.mature C.return D.recover

【15】A.longed for B.stood for C.fought for D.waited for

【16】A.increase B.improvement C.advantage D.benefit

【17】A.assumed B.threatened C.admitted D.realized.

【18】A.but for B.rather than C.regardless of D.let alone

【19】A.decided B.predicted C.pretended D.demanded

【20】A.reactions B.symptoms C.abnormalities D.revolutions

34、Directions: Complete the following passages by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Why Cold weather Causes So many Flight Cancellation?

Each year, about 60,000 flights get canceled because of bad winter weather, which costs airlines and airports an estimated $3 billion. But it’s not the freezing cold temperatures that cause problems for planes. After all, 【1】 jets fly 10 kilometers up, where temperatures hover around -50 degrees Celsius.

In fact, planes 【2】 in cold weather, since cold air is denser and leads to better thrust. Clearly, the real problem isn’t what’s going on up there. It’s what’s happening on the ground.

When a 【3】 polar vortex (极地涡旋) struck the Midwestern US in January 2019, temperatures dropped to -40 degrees Celsius and airline canceled 3,000 flights nationwide. In these situations, when temperatures start 【4】, everything slows down. Cargo doors can freeze up, along with the nozzles that pump fuel into planes, which delays the 【5】 process.

Even the plane itself can freeze over. Just a quarter-inch - thick layer of ice on a plane can disrupt the way air flows over its wings.

Les Westbrooks: The number one reason, I would say, that the reason flights get delayed in cold weather is going to be because there’s some kind of frozen precipitation, from frost to snow to a sheet of ice, adhering to the aircraft, adhering to the wings of the aircraft 【6】.

That’s Les Westbrooks, a retired airline pilot and an associate professor of aeronautical science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He says that 【7】, these planes are “de-iced” - but this also delays takeoff. The crew can spray the plane with a special hot water/ glycol mixture. It can take around 40 minutes to de-ice large passenger airplanes, so planes often have to wait “their turn” for the de-icing station, which, of course, can trigger more delays.

And ice on the runway, of course, creates another set of 【8】. In 2014, a plane at JFK skidded off an icy runway and into a mound of snow, leading to an hours-long shutdown at the airport. And even though crews can remove ice from the runway, scraping it off the pavement can lead to potholes (坑洞) and other 【9】, which makes takeoffs and landings more dangerous. And of course, snow and freezing rain on the ground can affect visibility to the point where officials have to decide it’s not safe to fly at all.

But if ice and snow aren’t the problem in these extremely cold temperatures, it’s usually another factor: people.

Les Westbrooks: The airplane flies at high altitudes, -60 degrees. It’s made to do that. Humans are not made to be outside in -60 degrees weather. And so the human factor becomes a big, big factor, when it becomes extremely cold.

Baggage handlers, aircraft fuelers, and mechanics all have to stay warm. Some airports, like O’Hare in Chicago, set up heated shelters for their employees. Of course, with everyone taking breaks to warm up, not as much gets done, which leads to even more delays and cancellations. Passengers start missing their 【10】 flights, and that, along with passengers who can’t make it to the airport due to bad road conditions, leads to half-empty planes.

In fact, many airlines might preemptively cancel flights before bad weather even hits. So, in the end, you can still blame cold weather for cancelling your flight.

35、Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

My daughter

(A story told by a father, a famous actor)

My wife and I only had the one child. We had Amy.

I see her as my best friend. I think she’d always come to me first if she had a problem. We have the same sense of humor, and share interests. 【1】 I don’t mind animals, she’s completely fascinated with them, and she has always had dogs, cats, horses, and goldfish in her life.

We were 【2】 (close) when she was about four, which I think is a lovely age for a child. They know the parents best, and don’t have outside contacts. She must have grown up suddenly when she went to school, because I remember her growing away from her family slightly. Any father who has a teenager daughter comes across an extraordinary collection of people, and there seemed to be an endless stream of strange young men 【3】 (come) through our house. By the time I learned their names they 【4】 (go) away and I had to start learning a new lot.

I wanted more than anything else for her to be happy in 【5】 she was doing, and I was prepared to pull strings to help her on her way. When she left a good school she decided she wanted to become an actress so I got her into drama school. It wasn’t to her liking so she joined a theatre group and began doing bits and pieces in films. She was doing well, but then gave it up. She probably found it boring. Then she took up social work, and finally went to work 【6】a designer and he became her husband. And that’s really the story of her life. She must be happy with him—they’re always together.

We have such similar tastes in books and music 【7】 I used to take her to see an opera, which is my big passion. However, I don’t think she likes it very much. She doesn’t come with me anymore.

I don’t think she’s a big television watcher. She knows when I’m on the television, and she 【8】 watch, but I don’t know. It’s not the kind of thing she tells me.

We’re very grateful for Amy. She’s a good daughter as daughters go. We’re looking forward to being grandparents.

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The Sundance Film Festival 【1】 boycotts all Hollywood films, and we don’t foresee ever including them. The initial idea for our festival was 【2】 back in l978. when it was known as the Utah/US Film Festival. However, it was not well known until 1981. It was then that Robert Redford became its 【3】 and changed the focus to independent films, often made on very modest 【4】 It was given its new name-the Sundance Film Festival-in 1991. Redford has acted in and directed many big Hollywood films, but wanted to 【5】 the public to films made outside of the Hollywood system

37、Directions: Fill in each blank to make the passage make sense and well connected in writing style. The initial letter of each word has been given. (please write each answer in a COMPLETE word on the answer card.

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

In Congress, July 4, 1776

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s god entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should d【1】 the causes which impel them to the separation.

We h【2】 these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created e【3】, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable R【4】, that among these are life, L【5】, and the pursuit of Happiness.

That to secure these rights, g 【6】 are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the P 【7】 to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, l【8】 its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such f【9】, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience has shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariable the same Object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their d 【10】, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

38、假定你是李华，2020年5月21日是第一个“世界茶日（International Tea Day）”。你的英国笔友Steve想了解一下茶在中国的情况。请你给他回封邮件，介绍一些常识。

内容包括：

1.简介中国人对茶的态度；

2.喝茶之于健康的作用；

3.邀请他来中国体验一下。

注意：

1.字数100词左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

39、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Reading a book and watching a film are two very different experiences, but it’s normal to have high expectations when a film of a favourite book is made. There are very many times I have been disappointed by a film of a book I love. The films can be adapted from classic novels, short stories, comic books and stage plays, as well as non-fictions, even those written by ghostwriters. All can work well, but why do many adaptations fail with both cinema audiences and critics?

A key question is obviously how close to the original the film is. Since a typical film is only around two hours long, it becomes a question for the screenwriters to decide what to leave out and how to write the dialogue. Sometimes there may be changes to the plot, additions, and even different endings. I, like many people, have often left the cinema feeling “the film is not like the book”.

Another problem is the cast. Finding actors acceptable to film audiences can mean the difference between success and failure. Readers have their imaginations about how characters look and sound. This is where I think many film adaptations fall down.

Some books are just too difficult to film for technical reasons, although movies like The Life of Pi are very successful. CGI (Computer Generated Image) technology has had a huge impact on the movie industry. It allowed the previously unfilmable to become a reality.

One may think that it is the book writer who is in the best position to do film adaptations. In fact, this can actually be a bad thing because they may be too close to the material and find it difficult to adapt. Also, some writers have been very unsatisfied with the film versions of their work. Roald Dahl and Stephen King are examples of this. For me, anyway, it is always a bad idea to watch a film of a book you love.

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40、假如你叫李华。最近你校要举行以“关爱健康”为主题的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：

1.保持健康的重要性；

2.保持健康的方法。

注意：

1.词数100词左右；题目已写好，不计入总词数；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

How to keep healthy?

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41、你校开展了“敬重父母”的活动，请你根据以下内容要点为某家学生英文报写一则报道。

宗旨：尊敬父母是中华民族的传统美德（moral value）之一。

现状：大多数同学都是独生子女，只看重自己，不顾及父母。

决定：开展“敬重父母”的活动。

措施：制定了十条规定，提出要求。如：要记住父母的生日；父母进门要和他们打招呼等。

注意：1. 报道应有标题。

2. 报道必须包括所有内容要点，可以适当增加内容使行文连贯。

3. 词数100左右。