玉树州2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、Last month, part of Southeast Asia was struck by floods, from ________ effects the people are still suffering.

A．that

B．whose

C．those

D．what

2、Mary and her friends _____ a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help the homeless people at the Christmas party.

A.came up with B.put up with C.caught up with D.kept up with

3、There _____________. And here ________________ .

A.goes the phone; she comes. B.is the phone going; is she

C.does the phone go; does she come D.the phone goes; come she

4、---It’s a long time ______ I saw you last.

---Yes, and what a pity! It will be a long time _____ we see each other again.

A. when;when B. since;before C. before; since D. since;when

5、But for her timely assistance，the prince___________ to death.

A.would be condemned B.will be condemned

C.would have been condemned D.will have been condemned

6、There is a new problem____the popularity of private cars that road conditions need ____.

A.involve at; to be improve B.involved in; to be improved

C.involving in; improving D.involving at; improving

7、He used to _____ up late, but now has got used to _____ early since he entered the high school.

A.get; get B.get; getting C.getting; get D.getting; getting

8、On her son's arrival, she ______ her son's face as if she hadn't seen him for years.

A.noticed B.looked at C.scanned D.saw

9、_______the thick clouds, you would find the kite in the sky easily.

A. Had it not been for

B. If it were not

C. If it had not been for

D. Were it not for

10、No matter how busy he is, Tom makes ______ a rule to see his grandparents every weekend.

A．this

B．that

C．it

D．him

11、The government_________ air quality in urban areas from levels one to five: excellent, fairly good, slightly polluted, poor and dangerous.

A.classifies B.arranges C.correspond D.divides

12、It doesn’t matter where the students associations get their money from ;what ____ is what they do with it .

A. Corners B. differs

C. directs D. counts

13、Adapted from Liu Cixin’s novel, the hit film The Wandering Earth reportedly had a budget of nearly $50 million, much of _______ spent on content and special effects.

A．which

B．them

C．it

D．what

14、The housing price in Suzhou ________ sharply recently, so new measures are to be taken to control it.

A．has been rising

B．will rise

C．rises

D．had risen

15、I have never been to London, but it is the place ________.

A.where I would like to visit B.I most want to visit

C.in which I want to visit D.that I want to visit it most

16、Occasions are quite rare ____ I have the time to spend a day with my kids.

A. who   B. which   C. why   D. when

17、Look at the timetable (时刻表). Hurry up! Flight 4026 _______ off at 18:20.

A．takes

B．took

C．will be taken

D．has taken

18、Learning a foreign language is not easy， and           it comes to speaking， it can be more difficult．

A.when B.unless C.once D.while

19、As soon as she arrived home,she_____tidying up the room.

A.set about B.set out C.set down D.set off

20、—What a surprise! I _____________ you still away on holiday.

—But it __________only a fortnight before our new voluntary project begins.

A.think; is B.thought; will be C.had thought; was D.thought; is

21、—Is it for two months they have stayed here?

—No, it is only three weeks they arrived here.

A.that; since B.that; when C.when; that D.since; before

22、The guide told them not to eat the mushroom, ______ that there was a risk of food poisoning.

A. explained B. explaining C. to explain D. having explained

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

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

24、He felt a sense of relief _______ he got his medical examination report.

A.as long as B.so that C.the moment D.as if

25、His success ________ a craze for choosing economy as the major.

A.set in motion B.put into operation C.set in action D.put in practice

26、Ever wonder how your brain works when making decisions bigger than medium versus spicy salsa, like buying a car or accepting a job offer? Researchers from the University of Dundee in Scotland conducted a study that clarifies why you may want to have a small bite before making that big decision.

Benjamin Vincent from the University of Dundee’s Psychology department and his co-author Jordan Skyrnka tested 50 people two times: once when they followed their normal eating patterns and once when they did not eat anything during the day. Using three different types of rewards (food, money, and song downloads), the team discovered when presented with the choice of receiving the reward now versus double the award at some point in the future, participants would usually volunteer to wait for 35 days to earn a larger bounty, but when they were hungry, they said they would only wait three days.

“We wanted to know whether being in a state of hunger had a specific effect on how you make decisions only relating to food or if it had broader effects, and this research suggests decision-making gets more present-focused when people are hungry,” Vincent said in a story about the study on the university’s website. “You would predict that hunger would impact people’s preferences relating to food, but it is not yet clear why people get more present-focused for completely unrelated rewards. Hunger is so common that it is important to understand the non-obvious ways in which our preferences and decisions may be affected by it,” he said.

In an earlier study of the subject by a team at Cambridge University in England, the researchers noted that serotonin plays a major role in the decision-making process. “Since the raw material for making serotonin—an amino acid called tryptophan — only comes from diet, levels of the chemical decline between meals,” reports a piece in the Telegraph about the study. “This can lead to aggressiveness and impulsiveness,” say the team.

【1】How did Benjamin Vincent and Jordan Skyrnka carry out their research?

A．By analyzing reasons.

B．By making comparison.

C．By giving examples.

D．By filling questionnaires.

【2】The underlined word “bounty” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ________.

A．bonus.

B．quantity.

C．income.

D．fortune.

【3】What conclusion can we draw from Vincent’ study?

A．It’s common to make a wrong decision if you are hungry.

B．Make sure you are not hungry before making a big decision.

C．The more hungry you are, the quicker you will make a decision.

D．Being hungry drives you to make a decision connected with food.

【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．What should be eaten to make a wise man.

B．How can we get enough serotonin from our diet.

C．What other factors will influence one’s decision-making.

D．How does a chemical function in the course of making a decision.

27、   Children with long-term health conditions, such as asthma (哮喘), may be at greater risk of developing a mental health disorder in early adolescence compared to healthy children, according to a new study.

The findings, published in the journal Development and Psychopathology, show that kids with chronic illness exhibit higher rates of mental problems at age 10, and these health issues continue to be associated with poor mental health at ages 13 and 15.

In the study, the research team reviewed a sample of approximately 7,000 children to investigate the occurrence of mental health disorders, including anxiety or depression, and chronic illness. They found that children with chronic health conditions were approximately twice as likely at 10 and at 13 to present with a mental health disorder than healthy children. At age 15, children with chronic health problems were 60% more likely to present with such disorders.

“Although the link between chronic health conditions and mental health problems in childhood has been made before, this study provides the strongest evidence of it to data in the years of late childhood and early adolescence," said study author Dr. Ann Marie Brady. “The difference chronic illness makes to mental health is concerning, and the first impact can be seen even before adolescence, in late childhood."

The researchers also found that bullying and health-related absence from school were two most significant additional factors for children with mental health issues. The second one was identified as the most consistent factor predicting mental health problems over time.

“If children with chronic illness are more likely to miss school, or experience bullying, that can make the situation worse. Keeping an eye on school attendance and looking out for evidence of bullying amongst those children may help to find out who are most at risk.", said Dr. Brady.

【1】The underlined term “chronic illness" in Paragraph 2 refers to a kind of disease_________

A.causing a lot of deaths B.causing absent-mindedness

C.lasting for a long time D.leading to mental disorders

【2】By the findings of this study, we know that_________

A.chronic illness leads to the mental health disorder in early adolescence

B.healthy young adolescents have no chance of having mental problems

C.adolescents with illness are more likely to develop mental health disorders

D.chronic illness has some relation to mental problems in early adolescence

【3】What is special about this study?

A.It makes a new discovery based on the findings of previous studies

B.It draws a more accurate conclusion based on the previous studies

C.It questions the accuracy of the findings by the previous studies

D.It draws more attention to adolescents' health than previous studies

【4】Which of the following can best help to decide if children with chronic illness tend to have mental problems?

A.Their school attendance. B.Their physical conditions.

C.Their tolerance of bullying. D.Their tendency for bullying.

28、Go Green Without a Green Thumb

If you’re anything like me, you manage to kill absolutely every plant that comes your way. Whatever the opposite of a green thumb is, that’s what I have. No matter how hard I try, I can’t manage to keep flowers alive for more than a few days.

So I’ve taken matters into my own hands and made a list of plants that even I couldn’t kill, and decided to share it with everyone out there who also lacks a green thumb.

1. Jade

We commonly think of jade as a beautiful stone, but it also happens to be a plant that requires hardly any care and will give your apartment an air of elegance. There are only two things you need to do to take care of this plant:

• Water the plant when the soil becomes moderately dry.

• Wipe down the leaves every once in a while to remove dust.

2. African Violet

Want to add a little color to your apartment? That can be challenging if you don’t have a green thumb—most flowering plants require a ton of care. Fortunately, African violets are not one of those plants.

Simply water them once a week and enjoy their beautiful blue, pink and purple hues! Just do your best to avoid getting any water on the plants’ leaves, as this can cause water spots.

3. Aloe

Aloe is also a plant that even the worst gardener among us can manage to keep alive.

Step one: Acquire plant.

Step two: Water it when the soil is completely dry, about every two to three weeks.

Note: Aloe can be poisonous for your pet. If you have pets, make sure to only plant pet-friendly plants.

4. Lucky Bamboo

To bring some good fortune into your apartment, purchase some lucky bamboo. This houseplant does best in dim lighting, so keep it away from windows. Other than that, all you need to do is make sure the roots are always covered in water (an inch or two should do the trick).

【1】What does the underlined phrase “a green thumb” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A.An environmentally friendly lifestyle. B.A talent to grow plants.

C.A way to kill all the plants. D.An ability to decorate one’s apartment.

【2】Which of the following plants needs watering frequently?

A.Jade. B.African Violet.

C.Aloe. D.Lucky Bamboo.

【3】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To introduce several plants that requires little special care.

B.To share with readers the author’s opinion on growing plants.

C.To attract readers to buy some of their products on the list.

D.To call on readers to protect the environment in daily life.

29、Cheese and red wine are basic diets over the festive period, and if you love red wine and cheese, a new study will come as music to your ears. Researchers from low a State University have revealed that drinking red wine and eating cheese can help to reduce cognitive decline.

In the study, the researchers analyzed data from 1,787 adults aged 46 to 77, and asked them to complete questionnaires about their food and alcohol consumption. The results showed that cheese was the most protective food against age-related cognitive problems, even into late life. Daily consumption of red wine was also shown to improve cognitive function, while weekly consumption of lamb was shown to improve long-term cognitive skills. However, over-consumption of salt was found to increase the risk of cognitive decline.

Dr. Auriel Willette, who led the study, said: “I was pleasantly surprised that our results suggest that appropriately eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are not just good for helping us cope with our current COVID-19 pandemic, but perhaps also dealing with an increasingly complex world. Although we considered whether this was just due to what rich people eat and drink, clinical trials at random are needed to determine if making easy changes in our diet could help our brains in significant ways.”

While the reason for the link remains unclear, the researchers believe that cheese and red wine may protect some people from the effects of Alzheimer's.

Brandon Klinedinst, an author of the study, added: “Depending on the genetic factors you carry, some individuals seem to be more protected from the effects of Alzheimer's, while others seem to be at greater risk. Perhaps the silver bullet we're looking for is improving how we eat. Knowing what that involves contributes to a better understanding of Alzheimer's and putting this disease in an opposite path.”

【1】What is the study mainly about?

A．Basic diets over the festive period.

B．Possible reasons for cognitive decline.

C．Feelings of pleasant music to people's ears.

D．Effects of certain diets on cognitive decline.

【2】Which of the following increases the risk of cognitive problems?

A．Taking in too much salt.

B．Eating cheese properly.

C．Drinking red wine daily.

D．Consuming lamb weekly.

【3】What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．Changes in our diet help our brains in significant ways.

B．The diets of wealthy people were not taken into account.

C．The study results need to be proved by more clinical trials.

D．COVID-19 pandemic makes our world increasingly complex.

【4】What does the underlined phrase “silver bullet" in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Genetic factor.

B．Easy solution.

C．Special metal.

D．Certain food.

30、   One night many years ago I was on the bridge of a ship passing one of our large cities on a quiet night. I saw its lights _______ in the sky and heard the city's noises.

I have spent twenty-five years on boats. Now I am a _______. My job is to bring in the large luxury___________ and stay with them until they are safely stopped in their ports.

I felt very _______ the first time I ever docked a big liner. She came riding up the harbor on a flood tide and _______ high over the short little boat. As we drew alongside, a doorway opened _______ at water level and two smartly dressed sailors helped me aboard.

I was escorted (护送) to the bridge where I _______ from the captain. I realized I was in _______ of a great ship worth millions of dollars. Having docked several of the large liners, I realized I was not important, _______ simply the quarterback(四分卫) who called the signals.

In spite of what we ________ in the newspapers, I have great faith in this country, praying that a peaceful understanding will come to this ________ world, so that my children can grow up in a world full of happiness. I believe this will ________.

I remember the ________ and pity that took over this country, back in 1949, when a little girl named Kathy Fiskus fell into a(n) ________ well in California. Engineers and sandhogs and people in all __________ of life worked almost three days, and when they got her out she was dead.

People sent in thousands of dollars in ________ funds, but those who did the work and furnished the equipment wouldn't take the money. They worked for bigger things. I talked to captains of foreign ______________ that came into New York Harbor, and they were just as ________ as us over the tragedy.

I believe some way will be found to work together for world peace with the same ________ and understanding that people worked to rescue little Kathy Fiskus. I believe this will ________ come true.

【1】A.reflected B.decorated C.included D.occupied

【2】A.cook B.designer C.swimmer D.pilot

【3】A.hotels B.shops C.liners D.offices

【4】A.interesting B.proud C.lucky D.smart

【5】A.towered B.shipped C.walked D.lifted

【6】A.often B.never C.almost D.hardly

【7】A.picked up B.took over C.got out D.brought in

【8】A.place B.need C.search D.control

【9】A.but B.so C.and D.or

【10】A.look B.read C.watch D.listen

【11】A.undiscovered B.unexpected C.unplanned D.unsettled

【12】A.go on B.go out C.come about D.come in

【13】A.teamwork B.understanding C.judgment D.concept

【14】A.shallow B.occupied C.abandoned D.grand

【15】A.walks B.works C.journeys D.sorts

【16】A.school B.rescue C.business D.loan

【17】A.buses B.planes C.trains D.ships

【18】A.worried B.satisfied C.amazed D.concerned

【19】A.sympathy B.desire C.favor D.privilege

【20】A.nowhere B.forever C.someday D.therefore

31、In one Nebraska teen running race before graduating from high school, Brandon Schutt’s personal best turned out not to be about marking the fastest time but displaying the biggest heart.

During the race, he knew he had the potential to _________ for the upcoming state meet, so he slowed to a comfortable _________ that would allow him to simply enjoy the moment and the day. Meanwhile, aiming to _________ his own personal record, after a fast start, Blake Cerveny continued to push himself _________. With less than 400 meters to go, Cerveny got a cramp (抽筋) in his legs and they _________ him. _________ to finish, Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on, only to _________ again after another 150 meters…and again. This time he’d _________ it only 25 meters more before going down. With tremendous effort, the young runner pulled himself up and with a ( an ) _________ pace, moved forward for one final push. It wasn’t enough. Less than 100 meters from the finish line, he lay curled on the ground. His legs had simply __________.

Brandon Schutt, who was at his side, __________ a helping hand. His first __________ to get Cerveny up failed, but like Cerveny, he too refused to __________. With a second hard pull, Cerveny was __________. With Cerveny holding Schutt for support and Schutt __________ Cerveny maintain balance, the two __________ the final 75 meters. Schutt even made sure the injured runner crossed the finish line first, securing his __________ a faster time.

In today’s __________ world in which the emphasis in athletics is so often put on breaking records, it is __________ to see that for an athlete like Brandon Schutt, the value of true sportsmanship still has legs. And for others, like Blake Cerveny, knowing that finishing the race, no matter the odds or adversity, is the true __________ of a win.

【1】

A．look

B．apply

C．search

D．qualify

【2】

A．pace

B．race

C．step

D．run

【3】

A．win

B．overcome

C．break

D．keep

【4】

A．extra

B．hard

C．best

D．down

【5】

A．matched

B．struggled

C．dragged

D．failed

【6】

A．Enthusiastic

B．Devoted

C．Determined

D．Anxious

【7】

A．stop

B．fall

C．pause

D．push

【8】

A．took

B．made

C．arrived

D．reached

【9】

A．unsteady

B．boring

C．amazing

D．careful

【10】

A．given off

B．given over

C．given away

D．given out

【11】

A．expected

B．offered

C．threw

D．turned

【12】

A．operation

B．trouble

C．pleasure

D．attempt

【13】

A．quit

B．disappear

C．seize

D．admit

【14】

A．up his feet

B．to his feet

C．on his feet

D．under his feet

【15】

A．helping

B．getting

C．observing

D．finding

【16】

A．completed

B．attended

C．competed

D．divided

【17】

A．enemy

B．member

C．opponent

D．hunter

【18】

A．complex

B．competitive

C．contemporary

D．comprehensive

【19】

A．awful

B．curious

C．dangerous

D．inspiring

【20】

A．preparation

B．memory

C．meaning

D．success

32、My Fellow Americans,

I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be suffering from Alzheimer's Disease(老年性痴呆).

Upon learning this news, Nancy and I had to decide whether as private citizens we would ________ this a private matter or we would make this news known in a ________ way.

In the past Nancy suffered from breast cancer ________ I had my cancer surgeries. We found through our open disclosures(透露的秘闻)we were able to ________ public awareness. We were happy that ________ many more people underwent testing. They were treated in early stages and able to ________ to normal, healthy lives.

So now, we feel it is ________ to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater ________ of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are ________ by it.

At the moment I feel just fine. I ________ to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have ________ done. I will continue to share ________ journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch ________ my friends and supporters.

Unfortunately, as Alzheimer's Disease ________ , the family often suffers a lot. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this ________ experience. When the time comes I am confident that with your help she will ________ it with faith and courage.

In closing let me thank you, the American people for giving me the great honor of ________ me to serve as your President. When the Lord calls me home, ________ that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and endless optimism for its future.

I now begin this ________ that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright ________ ahead.

Thank you my friends. May God always bless you.

Sincerely

Ronald Reagan

【1】

A．stay

B．hold

C．keep

D．pretend

【2】

A．proper

B．good

C．public

D．suitable

【3】

A．so

B．but

C．or

D．and

【4】

A．raise

B．make

C．take

D．turn

【5】

A．by the way

B．as a result

C．on condition that

D．as a whole

【6】

A．repeat

B．recover

C．return

D．replace

【7】

A．impossible

B．important

C．pitiful

D．obvious

【8】

A．awareness

B．encouragement

C．concern

D．decision

【9】

A．protected

B．affected

C．examined

D．controlled

【10】

A．continue

B．like

C．love

D．intend

【11】

A．finally

B．seldom

C．always

D．rarely

【12】

A．life's

B．one's

C．other's

D．today's

【13】

A．for

B．on

C．by

D．with

【14】

A．cures

B．progresses

C．removes

D．advances

【15】

A．meaningful

B．useful

C．careful

D．painful

【16】

A．treat

B．see

C．face

D．consider

【17】

A．having

B．allowing

C．Showing

D．declaring

【18】

A．whoever

B．wherever

C．Whenever

D．whatever

【19】

A．life

B．road

C．line

D．journey

【20】

A．dawn

B．day

C．night

D．evening

33、   Hunter Shamatt lost his wallet while he was on a flight from Omaha to attend his sister's wedding in Las Vegas earlier this month. Upon realizing that his wallet was ___, he contacted the airline to see if anyone had turned it in ——but ___  . Since the wallet contained his ID, a signed paycheck, $ 60 in cash, etc, he___ the worst.

Two days after the flight, however, Hunter was ___to receive a package in the mail from an anonymous (匿名的) __. Inside was his wallet — along with a(n) ___$ 40 in cash. And there was a letter inside saying “I added your cash up to an even $ 100 so you could ___the return of your wallet"..

Hunter's mother, Jeannie, posted a photo of the___ to social media in hopes that they would be able to __ the sender signed “T. E". The sender was later ___as Todd Brown, a father — of — five who was___ at the chance to "have a little fun" with helping out a hard-working stranger.

“I saw he was just a kid, 20 years old. He had a paycheck in there, so I ____ , "Well, he's doing his best to make ends meet. ' But I was 20 once, and that's a lot of money for a(n) __，” Brown told Yahoo Lifestyle. “Hunter was very __. He told me he must repay student loans within two days so the __ was right," Brown added, “They____it was gone forever. So when Hunter opened it, he just started ____，“No way! No way!?

Brown says that he often tries to do good things without any ___  ； that's why he didn't sign his full name on the letter, but Jeannie later insisted on ___him on social media. Jeannie wrote on Facebook, “This story is more about rebuilding __ in people than anything."

【1】A.stolen B.lost C.exchanged D.hidden

【2】A.effectively B.desperately C.fruitlessly D.aimlessly

【3】A.predicted B.imagined C.doubted D.feared

【4】A.anxious B.amused C.shocked D.frightened

【5】A.sender B.friend C.author D.reader

【6】A.additional B.missing C.remaining D.accurate

【7】A.complain B.undertake C.celebrate D.doubt

【8】A.book B.package C.wallet D.letter

【9】A.take up B.track down C.recognize D.remember

【10】A.known B.considered C.identified D.introduced

【11】A.reluctant B.delighted C.determined D.curious

【12】A.noticed B.replied C.doubted D.figured

【13】A.adult B.parent C.kid D.student

【14】A.stressful B.thankful C.thoughtful D.regretful

【15】A.behavior B.number C.timing D.paycheck

【16】A.remembered B.assumed C.admitted D.imagined

【17】A.whispering B.laughing C.saying D.screaming

【18】A.recognition B.awareness C.consideration D.reward

【19】A.praising B.questioning C.disturbing D.surprising

【20】A.ambition B.faith C.appreciation D.strength

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

Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.

The expression “to be in hot water” is one of them. It is a very old expression, which can be 【1】 back to 500 years ago. The expression is used to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.

Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in “hot water”. When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult 【2】. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown in water over his head. You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. The problem is too deep. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest in stocks in complete 【3】 of the stock market.

"Water over the dam" is another expression about a past event. It is something that cannot be 【4】. The expression comes from the idea that water that has 【5】 a dam cannot be brought back again. When a friend is 【6】 by a mistake she has made, you might tell her to forget about it. You say it is water over the dam.

Another common expression, "to hold water," is about the strength or weakness of an idea or opinion that you may be arguing about. It probably comes from the way of testing the 【7】 of a container. If it can hold water, it is strong and has no holes in it. If your 【8】 can hold water, it is strong and does not have any holes. If it does not hold water, then it is weak and can not be 【9】.

"Throwing cold water" also is an expression that deals with an idea or 【10】. For example, you want to buy a new car because the old one has some problems. But you wife "throws cold water" on the idea, because she says a new car costs too much

35、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.

36、Directions：Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A huge milestone has just been reached in the field of artificial intelligence: AlphaGo, a program developed by Google’s DeepMind unit, has defeated legendary Go player Lee Se-dol in the first of five historic matches being held in Seoul, South Korea. Lee 【1】 after about three and a half hours, with 28 minutes and 28 seconds remaining on his clock. The series is the first time a professional 9-dan Go player has taken on a computer, and Lee is 【2】 for a $1 million prize.

“I was very surprised,”said Lee after the match.“I didn’t expect to lose. But I didn’t think AlphaGo would play the game in such a perfect manner.”DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis expressed“huge 【3】 for Lee Se-dol and his amazing skills.”calling the game“hugely exciting”and“very tense.”Team lead David Silver said it was an“amazing game of Go that really pushed AlphaGo to its 【4】.”

Go is an ancient Chinese board game that has long been considered one of the great 【5】faced by AI. While computer programs ow best the world’s leading human players of games like checkers and chess, the high level of intuition and 【6】required by Go has made it tough for computers to crack. DeepMind’s AlphaGo program is the most 【7】effort yet, using a complex system of deep neural networks and machine learning; it beat European champion Fan Hui last year, but Lee Se-dol is another 【8】 rival entirely.

“I don’t regret accepting this challenge,”said Lee.“I am in shock, I admit that, but what’s done is done. I enjoyed this game and look forward to the next. I think I failed on the opening layout so if I do a better job on the opening aspect I think I will be able to increase my 【9】 of winning.”Lee was surprised both by how strong AlphaGo’s opening was, and by some 【10】moves.

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Rapidly advancing technology and its impact on education has been a subject of debate. How can schools equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a challenging job market?

Since technology is driving these changes, there is a theory that governments should keep focusing on STEM subjects. These are often referred to as “hard skills,” which are 【1】 in primary school and right through to university level. In the meantime, ‘soft skills’ are being 【2】.

This is a mistake. Much evidence suggests that soft skills are far more 【3】 to graduates in the long term. Research from Harvard University on the global job market has shown that STEM- related careers grew strongly between 1989 and 2000 but have slowed down since. In contrast, jobs in the creative industries----the sector probably most 【4】 with the need for soft skills---are growing rapidly. Soft skills are, in fact, increasingly in demand in the workplace: Google cites creativity, leadership 【5】 and communication skills as top requirements for both potential and current employees.

So why are soft skills so highly 【6】 for?

With the rapid evolution of technology, a focus on hard skills leaves students 【7】 to change, as these often have a short shelf life. According to research by World Economic Forum, more than one in four adults reports a mismatch between their skills and those needed for their job role. If soft skills are taught well, these skills should enable students to adapt to change more easily and progress further in their 【8】 career.

Of course, technical skills are important. But without the curriculum placing equal--- if not greater --- 【9】 on soft skills, our education systems are missing a huge trick. Hard skills may help a student get a job in a particular industry, but soft skills will help them disrupt it, achieving a wider 【10】 in their chosen field.

38、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Human beings are smart. However, it seems that people are gradually losing their smartness as smartphones become more and more important assistants in their lives, reported news website Record Japan on Oct. 22. As we rely too much on technology instead of our brains, many people have lost three basic abilities, said the website.

The first skill many people have lost is remembering phone numbers. Because phone numbers are stored in smart phone contacts, there's no need to dial a number or look at it again.

And some people may also have lost their sense of direction because navigation apps can guide people anywhere they want to go. These apps can even find shortest routes for you and avoid traffic jams. But the worst lost skills may be social ones, meaning that some people are becoming socially inept(无能的）. People often bury themselves in their smart phones. As we're too addicted to what's happening in the virtual world, some of us have lost conversational skills and sometimes can't even tell whether a person is happy or not.

In August, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, studied 51 students aged 11 and 12 who had over five hours' screen time every day. Their task was to tell the emotions of 48 pictures of faces that were happy, sad, angry or scared. The children made an average of 14.02 mistakes at the beginning. But after a five-day camp without electronic (电子的) products, they made only 9.41 mistakes on average. “If you’re not practicing face-to-face communication, you could be losing important social skills,” concluded professor Yalda Uhls from the research.

Luckily, people still have a chance to get these abilities back. You should try to keep your parents' numbers in mind for emergencies. You should also pay more attention to street signs and stores, which will help you to draw a mind map and stop you from getting lost. And the easiest solution to social skill loss is to take a break from electronic devices because we are social creatures. We need device-free time.

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39、假定你是某高中学生会主席李华，为增强全校师生的安全意识，你校本周三上午准备进行一次消防演习，请你代表学生会写一份书面通知，要点如下:

1.活动目的；

2.活动时间；

3.活动安排(听到火警铃声有序撤离；听消防员安全讲座)。

4. 注意事项。

参考词汇:消防演习fire drill; 火警铃fire alarm; 消防通道firefighting accesses。

注意:1.词数80左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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40、书面表达（25分）

As more and more Chinese tourists travel abroad, some of their behavior is raising eyebrows.

According to the latest 2012 LivingSocial survey, Chinese tourists were recently ranked second behind US citizens in a global poll of the worst travelers.

Liu Deqian, researcher and deputy director of the Tourism Research Center at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that Chinese visitors often lack an awareness of being polite or behaving appropriately. “On their first or second time abroad, Chinese visitors tend to forget that they are visiting other people’s homeland and overlook the manners of their hosts,” he said.

Zhang Guanren, 28, who helped organize package tours to Australia, observed that on international flights, the first passengers to stand up and reach for luggage while the plane is still landing are often Chinese. “Our compatriots (同胞) seem to lack patience, and they’re forever in a rush to do things and fear lagging behind others.”

Some disregard (漠视) rules in local wildlife parks: They disturb koalas in their natural habitats by touching them, even though the local guide has warned them against doing so. “This is far from being eco-friendly,” said Zhang.

1、以约30个词概括短文的内容要点。

2、然后以约120个词谈谈你对“文明旅游”的看法，内容包括：

（1）你在旅游时遇到过不文明的行为吗？请举例说明；

（2）请你谈谈“文明旅游”的重要性；

（3）呼吁大家积极践行“文明旅游”。

作文中可用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。

41、假定你是李华，你校的留学生Peter将在校元旦晚会上朗诵一首唐诗，但是他现在很紧张。请你就此给他写一封邮件。内容包括：

1. 表示理解；

2. 给出建议；

3. 给予鼓励。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：元旦晚会New Year’s Eve Gala

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