崇左2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、A large quantity of water _________ polluted in the past twenty years across China.

A．is

B．are

C．has been

D．have been

2、Rather than ___ on a crowded bus, he always prefers _____ a bicycle.

A．ride; to ride

B．riding; ride

C．ride; ride

D．to ride; riding

3、His second book ___________ next month is believed to be a hit.

A.having been published B.to publish C.to be published D.published

4、__________these messages always seem important at the time, most people can’t really remember them the next day.

A.Because B.Unless C.While D.Since

5、—You look slimmer, Emma! On diet?

—No, sports count more. I _______ for an hour every day since last year.

A．jog

B．jogged

C．have jogged

D．have been jogging

6、When humans develop machines that are smarter than they are and machines begin to improve themselves, they risk ________ the mathematician IJ Good called an “intelligence explosion”.

A．what

B．that what

C．even if

D．whatever

7、---Did you have any trouble catching the professor’s lecture?

---No. He spoke very slowly and clearly to make it easy _____.

A. to understand B. understand

C. understanding D. understood

8、 ---Did you go to the fashion show last week？

---I_________，but I was fully occupied the whole week．

A. must go B. must have gone

C. would go   D. would have gone

9、Let the negative feelings go that we might have to tolerate ______.

A. though B. however

C. otherwise D. regardless

10、Not until I went up further ________ that under the tree ________, obviously sound asleep.

A．that I saw; did a boy lie

B．I saw; lay a boy

C．did I see; did a boy lie

D．did I see; lay a boy

11、It is acknowledged that he is too busily occupied ________ to the show tomorrow.

A．to go

B．going

C．with going

D．in going

12、Zhang Ze took on a victory in the 2019 French Open, ___________we all regard as the highest-ranked Chinese male player.

A.which B.when C.who D.where

13、According to the driver’s explanation, it was not his carelessness but the bad road conditions that _________ for the accident.

A. was to blame  B. was to be blamed

C. were to be blamed   D. were to blame

14、Because the situation of that country________, all the foreigners are preparing to leave.

A.is getting worse B.got worse

C.was getting worse D.had got worse

15、I strongly suggest that the information ____ in my report ____ to Mr Brown without delay.

A. to be referred to; to be e-mailed B. referring to; e-mail

C. referred to; be e-mailed D. being referred to; being e-mailed

16、My mother looked at me and ________ laughing.

A．made out

B．worked out

C．burst out

D．looked out

17、Clothing ______ for pre-school-age children often follows the fashion for adults.

A. decorated B. designed C. preferred D. organized

18、I have a(n) ________to make to you——I opened your letter by mistake.

A．apology

B．disadvantage

C．fault

D．shortcoming

19、I have no idea _________ has happened recently on my co-worker, so I can’t give the sad girl a suitable comfort.

A．that

B．which

C．what

D．why

20、Always remember to put such dangerous things as knives out of children’s

A．touch

B．sight

C．reach

D．distance

21、He was late for the meeting _________ the heavy snow.

A．as a result

B．because

C．as a result of

D．in the result

22、In the developing world, one out of 300 women die __________ breast cancer every year.

A.as usual as B.as a consequence of

C.as for D.as to

23、Would you slow down a bit，please？I can't________you.

A．keep up with

B．put up with

C．make up to

D．hold on to

24、As everyone knows, oral exams _________ to test our communicative ability.

A．are being designed

B．designed

C．are designed

D．to be designed

25、It is well-known that crack cocaine is a powerfully _____ drug and the users become ____ to it much more easily if they smoke it.

A.addicted; addict B.addictive; addict C.addicted; addictive D.addictive; addicted

26、   Foldable phones are once again facing questions about their durability(耐久性).The Galaxy Z Flip and the Motorola Razr are now both available to buy in the US-but early reports suggest the screens are easily damaged.

One media published photos of two layers of the Razr's display separating, affecting the touch screen. The Galaxy flip, meanwhile, boasts(自夸)a "flexible glass" display---but tests appear to show it scratching(刮擦)as easily as plastic.

In a statement, Samsung said the display had a protective layer, and had undergone extensive testing. "While the display does bend, it should be handled with care, "it said.

The Z Flip's "pretty thin glass" is one of Samsung's primary marketing messages for the new phone. But a durability test conducted by popular Zack Nelson, a regular buyer, suggested it was no more durable than soft plastic screen, and could even be dented(痕)by fingernail.

Nelson said Samsung's screen scratched exactly how plastic screen would react. "I don't know what material this is, but Samsung definitely shouldn't be calling it glass," he said. He found that the screen of the Motorola Razr scratched as easily but it is not marketed as "glass".

The Motorola Razr was put on sale 13 days ago in the US, but Raymond Wong, an editor says the flexible screen on his handset has already broken. The upper layer of the Razr's screen separated from the bottom, creating "a giant horizontal air bubble" for no apparent reason. He wrote that the fault appeared after 45-minute train ride during which the phone was in his pocket. The screen was completely warped from hinge-to-hinge with the top layer raised like a poorly applied screen protector. But Mr. Wong said that apart from the visual problem, the damage has affected the responsiveness of the touchscreen.

【1】What attitude do the buyers have to the quality of Galaxy Flip and Razr?

A.Suspicious. B.Objective.

C.Optimistic. D.Unconcerned.

【2】What is the outstanding feature of the Z Flip by Samsung?

A.Low price. B.Portable style.

C.Extremely thin screen. D.Protective function.

【3】Why does Nelson complain about Samsung?

A.He is angry at its post-sale service.

B.He is strict in its screen materials.

C.He is disappointed at its unfair competition.

D.He is unsatisfied with its inexact statement.

【4】What is the best title of the text?

A.Cheat always exists in business

B.Foldable phones may not be all that great

C.Different brands have their special features

D.Disadvantages of two kinds of phones

27、You’ve probably heard countless times how exercise is “good for you”. But did you know that it can improve your mood too? 【1】.

Exercising regularly can help prevent weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Exercises like jumping or lifting weights can help keep your bones strong. Also, when you exercise, your body makes chemicals that help you feel good. Exercise lowers your chances of depression and decreases feelings of anxiety. 【2】 .

Considering all the health benefits of being physically active, it’s easy to see why doing exercise is wise. And the great thing is that it’s never too late to start. 【3】— like taking a short bike ride, walking the dog or raking (用耙子拢) leaves.

However, sometimes you may find it hard to keep exercising regularly. 【4】 . If what you’re doing isn’t fun, it’s hard to keep it up. But there are many different sports and activities you can try and see which one inspires you. If you need a little more motivation, take a class, join a team or find an exercise buddy to help keep you on track.

【5】 , even those with disabilities or medical problems. But if you have a health problem or other concerns, talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise plan.

A．Even small things can count as exercise

B．Everyone can benefit from moving more and sitting less

C．Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind

D．Sports and activities that encourage flexibility are easy to find

E．One of the biggest reasons people drop an exercise program is a lack of interest

F．Plus, exercise can give you a sense of accomplishment after you achieve a goal

G．Strengthening the heart, muscles and bones isn’t the only important goal of exercise

28、   A Four-Year-Old Boy Convinced Father Is a Fool After 45th Hide-and-Seek Victory

GLENDALE, PENNSYLVANIA-Expressing embarrassment and disappointment over being the son of such a loser, local four-year-old Connor Heyward was convinced that his father, Craig Heyward, was a fool after losing 45 games of hide-and-seek. “God, this is bad. I’ve hidden behind that bush a dozen times, and he still can’t find me, “ said Connor, admitting that after finding his father crouched behind a chair half his size, he had started to worry he might grow up to be a “ complete idiot” just like his dad. “At first, I thought I might be really good at this game, but after succeeding in hiding underneath a clothes basket with visible holes, I realized the kind of game was not his cake. It’d be one thing if he were only bad at seeking, but so far, his best hiding spot was behind the back door. Who hides behind a door? There’s no strategy to it whatsoever. “

Reality of Fatherhood Never Truly Dawned on Man Until He Held Newborn Son’s Hospital Bill

MISSOULA, MONTANA-Describing how he suddenly found himself overwhelmed by a flood of intense emotions, local man Mike Bentzen told reporters the reality of fatherhood didn’t truly set in for him until the moment he held his newborn son’s hospital bill. “Wow, this is going to totally change my life,” said Bentzen as tears welled up in his eyes. “Some friends tell me about their experience, but you can’t understand what it feels like until you’re looking down at it in your own hands.” Bentzen reportedly started weeping softly as he sat down with his son’s hospital bill in his lap and began imagining how he would deal with this for the next 18 years.

【1】Which of the following best describes Craig Heyward as a father?

A.Foolish. B.Childish. C.Loving. D.Embarrassed.

【2】What made Mike Bentzen truly come to know the reality of fatherhood?

A.His plan for the future. B.His friends’ experience.

C.His overwhelming emotions. D.His newborn son’s hospital bill.

【3】Where is this text most likely from?

A.A joke collection. B.A loca A Four-Year-Old Boy Convinced l newspaper.

C.A speech selection. D.A child-breeding guidebook.

【4】What another story can be added to the text?

A.What to Read While Social Distancing

B.This Is What Your Dog’s Behaviors Really Mean

C.Police Chief Vows to Take Concrete Steps to Reduce Violence

D.Children’s Fondest Memories Times When Dad Trying to Make Up for Things

29、   Governors Ball

One of the greatest summer concerts in New York City is Governor’s Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall’s Island Park. Some of the many artists playing include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Date: June 2-4, 2019

Location: New York City, New York, USA

Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop

Price: $105-$305

Recommended places to stay in New York City:

·Super 8 Long Island City LGA Hotel

·Courtyard New York Manhattan/Upper East Side

Primavera Sound

To kick off the summer, there’s no better place to be than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, you’ll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to soak up the local food wine, and culture.

Date: May 31-June 4, 2019

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Music Type: Indie, rock, hip-hop

Price: 80€ - 300€ (around $86-$323)

Recommended places to stay in Barcelona:

·Hotel 1898

·Hotel Barcelona Universal

Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo is another epic summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most iconic music legends will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weekend, and Chance the Rapper.

Date: June 8-11, 2019

Location: Manchester. Tennessee USA

Music Type: Rock, hip-hop

Price: $210.50-$554

Recommended places to stay in Manchester:

·Country Inn & Suites Manchester

·The Ambassador Inn & Luxury

【1】On which of the days can you enjoy Rock, hip-hop in Governor’s Ball?

A.June 1, 2019. B.June 3, 2019.

C.June 5, 2019. D.June 7. 2019.

【2】To witness Arcade Fire playing, which of the following is the recommended place to stay?

A.Courtyard New York Manhattan. B.Randall’s Island Park.

C.Hotel Barcelona Universal. D.The Ambassador Inn & Luxury.

【3】What do the three events have in common?

A.They take place at the same time.

B.They invite the same performers.

C.They provide visitors with food.

D.They have some similar music style.

30、   We had a tornado touch down near the school, and as expected, we went into our emergency tornado procedures. It was a day we never wanted to happen, but ______ prepared for throughout the school year. I wasn’t even in the ______ when it happened. I had taken a student with me to the workroom to help ______ items for a project. When the alarm started ______ I immediately grabbed my student’s hand and ______ as fast as I could back to the classroom.

Never did I imagine needing to put our tornado ______ to use. I never imagined actually needing to ______ my students up against the wall, have them crouch(蹲) down with their knees and heads ______ the ground, hands on the backs of their heads. Their hearts were ______ so fast they couldn’t catch their breath, and the ______ filled their eyes looking up at me as they ask if their family and ______ were going to be okay.

I was so proud and surprised at how my students ______ themselves then. In the midst of the very ______ and dangerous situation, my students faced it with the attitudes and mindset of children much ______ than them. Never in my life have I seen my students ______ directions so quickly, precisely, and without hesitation. ______ some tears were shed(掉落), and some hearts were beating fast, my students were brave. They had such a firm ______ in my assistant and myself that they were able to be 100% ______. They were brave beyond their years and today I am very ______ for that.

Right now, I ______ the day and am thankful for our safety, courage, and bravery.

【1】A.hardly B.continually C.safely D.suddenly

【2】A.classroom B.school C.workroom D.laboratory

【3】A.buy B.deliver C.gather D.swap

【4】A.coming about B.blowing away C.sending up D.going off

【5】A.called B.ran C.drove D.stepped

【6】A.drills B.features C.events D.details

【7】A.get B.put C.line D.set

【8】A.kicking B.hitting C.scratching D.touching

【9】A.beating B.jumping C.trembling D.striking

【10】A.courage B.fear C.hope D.disaster

【11】A.brothers B.classmates C.sisters D.friends

【12】A.impressed B.handled C.considered D.injured

【13】A.vivid B.unique C.scary D.practical

【14】A.older B.smarter C.healthier D.luckier

【15】A.announce B.describe C.recite D.follow

【16】A.Since B.Unless C.Although D.Because

【17】A.goal B.emotion C.trust D.conclusion

【18】A.clear B.calm C.cautious D.honest

【19】A.enthusiastic B.sensitive C.confident D.grateful

【20】A.look back on B.make up for C.look forward to D.take advantage of

31、   It was an evening class on Wednesdays. Fifteen boys and girls were running and skipping in a circle on brightly colored _________. Music was blaring from a loudspeaker: “Animal action...Move like a lion!” and suddenly everyone was crawling on the ground_________like lions. I was right beside them making the sound too. It’s _________that the kids are so excited!

These kids were not at school or day care center but at a tumbling (翻腾运动）_________in which I had the opportunity to co-teach when I was only twelve years old. I came upon this opportunity when my gymnastics coach started_________tumbling for kids aged from three to seven. My sister _________ immediately. Despite my going with her to her first practice, she was more_________than I had ever seen her, so the coach invited me to join in to make her more_________. The practice needed high energy and non-stop _________, and I spent the practice teaching the kids how to do cartwheels (侧手翻）and playing games like “Animal action”. I began going to all of the practices with my sister and __________ in any way that I could. Afterwards, I __________ looked forward to the weekly classes, where I could improve my ability to __________ other individuals.

One of the __________moments of my time as a coach was when I taught one of my students how to do a walkover (软翻). I had watched her making progress as a __________ for two years. Seeing the pride she took in herself after she__________accomplished a walkover on her own made the __________not only an accomplishment for her, but one for me as well.

For two years I was a(an)__________coach and during those two years I __________as a person in many ways. I learned a lot about what it __________to be a coach and that being a coach didn’t mean giving orders, but giving kids a role __________to admire and learn from.

【1】A.chairs B.beds C.mats D.lands

【2】A.rolling B.practicing C.screaming D.roaring

【3】A.surprising B.wonderful C.terrible D.depressing

【4】A.class B.game C.show D.assignment

【5】A.explaining B.teaching C.conveying D.discovering

【6】A.signed up B.turn off C.gave in D.held on

【7】A.joyful B.disappointed C.nervous D.independent

【8】A.natural B.comfortable C.mature D.skillful

【9】A.improvement B.excitement C.amusement D.movement

【10】A.helped B.learned C.played D.tried

【11】A.merely B.always C.still D.usually

【12】A.impress B.indicate C.guide D.attract

【13】A.toughest B.busiest C.proudest D.luckiest

【14】A.specialist B.gymnast C.runner D.player

【15】A.suddenly B.normally C.particularly D.eventually

【16】A.experience B.process C.reward D.performance

【17】A.partner B.substitute C.assistant D.head

【18】A.struggled B.acted C.remained D.grew

【19】A.took B.brought C.paid D.cost

【20】A.character B.figure C.image D.model

32、Standing nervously behind the red curtain, I glanced out across the stage. A girl about my age sat at a piano; I could see her fingertips moving over the black and white keys in front of her. The beautiful melody (旋律) was so relaxing, ________ my body tensed with anxiety.

My body ________ when the girl stood up from the bench. It was finally my turn. A part of me wanted to run home and ________ under my bed, but I knew I had chosen to ________. When the girl onstage walked toward me, I could hear my heart beating ________. The girl had a proud smile on her face and when she passed me, I heard her say “Good________”!

“Well, here goes nothing.” I said to myself.

I stepped onto the ________ and walked slowly toward the piano. The bright lights nearly ________ me, making it difficult to see the audience. When I reached the ________, I automatically slid onto the bench into position. The sounds of whispering and people walking around gave way to complete silence. I stared at my ________ fingers and for a moment my mind went ________. Closing my eyes, I imagined the music sitting in front of me and tried to recall every tiny detail.

Finally, I took a deep breath and began to play Beethoven’s moonlight sonata (协奏曲). The rich tones of the piano rang out. One by one, each muscle in my body loosened and relaxed I sat on the bench and my ________ danced over the row of black and white keys as if they had a mind of their own.

All the practice and ________ I put in for six months showed this was what my teacher was pushing for. I tried to ________ all the things she reminded me to do. “Keep your wrists up, relax your arms, don’t raise your shoulders…” I remembered feeling slightly annoyed hearing these things continuously but I never realized until now how it really ________.

When I reached the end of the piece the audience started ________. I rose from the bench and gave a deep bow. A proud smile ________ up my face. Inside I felt ________ that it was over and that I had done so well. As the applause died down, I turned and walked to the other side of the stage. I saw a young boy standing nervously behind the red curtains staring ________ out at the stage. When I walked by, I passed to him the two words that were given to me for ________: Good luck!

【1】

A．and

B．but

C．for

D．so

【2】

A．ached

B．bent

C．moved

D．froze

【3】

A．hide

B．sleep

C．play

D．drink

【4】

A．run

B．escape

C．stand

D．perform

【5】

A．happily

B．lightly

C．hardly

D．violently

【6】

A．guy

B．luck

C．music

D．performance

【7】

A．stage

B．bridge

C．path

D．chair

【8】

A．hurt

B．killed

C．blinded

D．frightened

【9】

A．piano

B．curtain

C．light

D．entrance

【10】

A．waving

B．shaking

C．unfolding

D．crossing

【11】

A．wild

B．awake

C．blank

D．wrong

【12】

A．fingers

B．feet

C．arms

D．legs

【13】

A．excuse

B．support

C．service

D．effort

【14】

A．forget

B．recall

C．ignore

D．grasp

【15】

A．helped

B．started

C．stopped

D．formed

【16】

A．joking

B．blaming

C．leaving

D．clapping

【17】

A．burned

B．dried

C．lit

D．lifted

【18】

A．relieved

B．worried

C．embarrassed

D．confused

【19】

A．confidently

B．fearfully

C．excitedly

D．angrily

【20】

A．encouragement

B．sympathy

C．appreciation

D．reward

33、I was driving home. A car, driving at high speed and trying to overtake, crashed into a pickup truck. And five other cars also______in front of me. I narrowly______and pulled over. Immediately, I ran to a car which was upside down. I got someone to help and we got a（n）______woman and a large, unconscious man, both upside down, out of the______. I then went to the five other cars to______if anyone else was hurt badly______, no one else was in serious condition. It all took just a few minutes.

At the same time, the traffic had stopped. I looked over and______a group of 12 people, out of their cars, standing in a circle about 15 feet away from a young man, who was______still on the pavement. I asked them what had happened. They said the kind young man had got out of his car to cross the road and______when a car drove along the inside lane（车道）, very fast, to get around the______traffic. Unfortunately, the man was______by it. Many people said he was______; several had checked. But a feeling inside me said, “Can they be certain he is dead？”

He was badly injured, but I checked again and again, and felt a very______heart beat. I______pushed his head upwards. He then coughed, and started taking rapid, shallow breaths. By then, the ambulances had______. When they______, I left the scene and walked back to my car.

Due to the excellent doctors and______of nurses, the young man did______. He was released from the hospital after many months and his______was covered by all the news stations. I smiled to myself and felt very______to be at the right place at the right time, knowing a young man had his whole life in front of me.

【1】

A．exploded

B．crashed

C．sped

D．disappeared

【2】

A．escaped

B．lost

C．returned

D．failed

【3】

A．rich

B．sick

C．injured

D．single

【4】

A．circle

B．way

C．area

D．car

【5】

A．check

B．report

C．explore

D．tell

【6】

A．Surprisingly

B．Obviously

C．Fortunately

D．Honestly

【7】

A．met

B．chose

C．led

D．saw

【8】

A．sitting

B．lying

C．standing

D．holding

【9】

A．greet

B．help

C．serve

D．look

【10】

A．light

B．local

C．oncoming

D．heavy

【11】

A．stopped

B．attacked

C．hit

D．pushed

【12】

A．dead

B．abnormal

C．ill

D．painful

【13】

A．steady

B．weak

C．rapid

D．wild

【14】

A．quickly

B．patiently

C．hopefully

D．cautiously

【15】

A．arrived

B．stayed

C．followed

D．waited

【16】

A．got across

B．faded away

C．took over

D．gave away

【17】

A．praise

B．care

C．trust

D．encouragement

【18】

A．grow

B．remember

C．survive

D．change

【19】

A．kindness

B．politeness

C．calmness

D．friendliness

【20】

A．confident

B．comfortable

C．different

D．happy

34、

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.

35、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.

Tablets are really useful devices, but their big screens always make them a burden to carry around without a bag. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a phone with the powers of a tablet that could be folded up and fit 【1】 into the hand?

Now something like a tablet-shaped but fold-able phone is about to become 【2】. In February, South Korean electronics company Samsung and China’s Huawei both unveiled fold-able phones Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X 【3】. Mobile phone use has entered the “fold-able future”, The Verge noted.

The technology could change our lives in significant ways. These devices, due to their 【4】 screens, give us the larger screens we want. Meanwhile, they still fit easily into the pocket. As USA Today noted, they’re “the 【5】 of a small tablets and smart-phone, all in a single device”.

The technology could 【6】 other devices too. For example, we could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers. In crowded modem cities, they will help us to 【7】 available space.

In a keynote address, Samsung’s senior vice president of mobile product marketing, Justin Denison, called the fold-able screen “the 【8】 for the smart-phone of tomorrow.” “It’s a balank canvas for us to do something beautiful together,” he said.

So is there nothing to stand in the way of the fold-able future?

According to tech news website Android authority, the necessary displays were difficult to produce. In 2012, nine out of every to OLED screens produced were 【9】. Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to between 50 and 90 percent. However, at present these fold-able devices are expensive. For example, the price of Huawei Mate X is 17,500 RMB. That’s a price that may 【10】 the majority of people.

But if the fold-able device isn’t going to change the world overnight, there is no doubt that it is coming.

Patrick Moor-head, an industry analyst told The Verge, “Few are debating if fold-able or roll-able mobile displays are the future of smart-phones; the only question is when and by whom.”

36、Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the proper form of the words or expressions given in the frame. Each one can only be used once.

Why your Password May Not Be As Safe As It Seems?  Does “qaz2ws” strike you as a nice safe password? What about “adgjmptw”? An analysis has found them to be among the passwords that are most 【1】 used, which of course means they are not secure at all.

When ten million passwords were leaked on to the internet，they appeared to 【2】that attempts by internet security experts to make us improve our password strength had been successful, even if, in the specific case of the leaked passwords, they are also completely pointless.

While many of the passwords were still single words, such as “password”，there was also a clear attempt by many to make them harder to【3】. The problem was that people seemed to do so in the same way.

“Users are becoming slightly more 【4】what makes a password strong,” explained WP Engine, an internet company that performed the analysis. “For instance, adding a number or two at the end of a text phrase. That makes it better, right?”

But 【5】no. They found that almost half a million passwords did this and in 20 percent of those all people did was put the number “1” at the end.

Perhaps this is why some companies are now trying to move gradually beyond passwords. Yahoo! is giving users the option to 【6】 their mobile phone with an account, having a single use passwords texted to it each time they want to log on.

Although the serviced is voluntary, Dylan Casey an executive at Yahoo!，said that it was “the first step to【7】passwords”. He said it was a(n)【8】that it was increasingly hard for people to remember all the passwords they had. “I don’t think we, as an industry, have done a good enough job of putting ourselves in the shoes of the people using our products,” he said.

It would certainly be a more sensible strategy than same people’s improving upon “password” by using “password” or，“tran5p053d numb3r5 f0r 133tr3r5”.

“We are, for the most part，predictably【9】when it comes to choosing passwords, despite a decade of warnings from password strength checkers during sign-ups” said WP Engine. “We love taking a(n) 【10】, and so do password crackers.

37、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.

Driving an electric car 【1】 to the protection of environment, or so the marketing departments of their makers would have you believe. Yet a report which analyzes car emissions presents a rather different picture. A battery-powered car recharged with 【2】 generated by coal-fired power stations, it found, is likely to be more harmful. It could cause more than three times as many deaths from pollution as a 【3】 petrol-driven vehicle.

The study was carried out by the University of Minnesota. The researchers estimated how levels of fine particulate matter (细颗粒物) and ground-level ozone — two important 【4】 of air pollution — would change when a car is powered by different ways.

It was no surprise that electric cars whose batteries were recharged with power from wind, solar or hydro-electric sources came out to be virtually free from harmful 【5】. They were estimated to cause 231 deaths over the course of a year, compared with 878 for petrol cars. Electric cars recharged with power from natural gas-fired stations were also a lot less harmful than petrol-driven ones, with 439 deaths. But if those same electric cars were recharged 【6】 by coal, they would be responsible for over 3,000 deaths.

Biofuels also caused more health problems than petrol. But diesel, which often  【7】 concern about pollution, is slightly cleaner than petrol. This is because the study assumes for all cars that emission-control technologies will be more widely used, especially particulate filters which have a remarkable effect on cleaning diesel 【8】. Diesel cars are also more 【9】 of fuel than petrol-driven ones.

Overall, the study shows that electric cars are cleaner than those traditional vehicles only if the power used to charge then is also clean. That is hardly a surprise, but the 【10】 of the difference is. How green electric cars really are, then, will depend mainly on where they are driven. In France, which obtains more than half of its power from nuclear station, electric cars look like a good bet. In China and some other developing countries, where a large amount of electricity is produced from coal, they may not be so environment- friendly as they are marketed.

38、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

What Makes an Ideal Friend?

To say what an ideal friend is is not the easiest thing to do. Each person has his or her own opinion of what one would be. However, speaking generally, there are certain features that most people consider characteristic of an ideal friend. Loyal, trustworthy, and open to show weakness are common qualities that the majority of people attach to ideal friends.

Loyalty is a usual quality given to ideal friends. According to Psychology Today, “Loyalty is valued early on in all of our relationships, from the time we make our first friendships. We need friends who won’t spill our secrets to others, gossip about us, or allow others to criticize us”. The worst action between friends is not keeping one’s word.

Ideal friends are also usually referred to as being trustworthy. In a statement by Psychology Today, they say that, “Trustworthiness is often the “make or break” element in any interpersonal relationship. Any unfaithful action, regardless of recognized degree, can destroy a relationship. Trustworthiness consists of several elements, including honesty, dependability, and loyalty, and while each is important to successful relationships, honesty and dependability have been identified as the most vital in the area of friendships”. In light of this, a universal complaint of friends is a lack of honesty, and this is at the heart of being trustworthy.

In line with being honest is also the ability to show one’s weaknesses. According to the Book of Life, “The ideal friend doesn’t try to prove how powerful and successful they are; on the contrary, quite often they let us know awkward and potentially embarrassing things about themselves. They show how much they trust us by confessing failings and sorrows which would open them up to possible disgrace from the world beyond. They offer us the gift of their defenselessness”. That openness is treasured, as to be close to an individual, one must be willing to share his or her true feelings and states.

39、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友John想要加入他所在学校的中文俱乐部，但是他的中文不好，所以他不知道自己是否应该提出申请。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：

1.建议他申请；

2.给出理由；

3.表达期望。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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40、假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom来信说他最近玩手机上瘾难以自，请你给他回一封邮件，告诉他手机成瘾可能会导致的问题：影响学习和身心健康，疏远亲情、友情，并提出一些建议。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：手机上瘾cellphone addiction

Dear Tom,

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Yous,

Li Hua

41、假如你是学生会主席李华。最近你的好友Tom的发明在全国科技创新大赛中荣获一等奖并获取了专利。请你给他写一封信，向他表示祝贺并邀请他来你校作报告，内容包括：

1. 表示祝贺；

2. 邀请作报告；

3. 报告目的和时间。

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 称呼语与结束语已给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：创新innovation