庆阳2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、Without access to the Internet, they found themselves ______ from the outside world.

A．cut off

B．cutting off

C．cut up

D．cutting up

2、---Did you see the new movie directed by that famous director? It’s said to be ______great success.

---No, I have been busy preparing all the office______ these days.

A. /; equipments B. the; equipment C. /; equipment D. a; equipment

3、A student is said to have got a suspension from school for cheating in the exam. __________honesty is concerned, no compromise is acceptable.

A.When B.Where C.What D.Once

4、______ exceptionally heavily might railway services be temporarily dislocated (扰乱).

A. If only it snowed B. Only in case it snows

C. Only were it to snow D. Only when snow

5、I suspect_____ Facebook has done to invade our privacy is only the beginning, _____ is why I am considering cancelling my account.

A.that, which B.that whatever, which C.that what, that D./, that

6、______ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.

A．That

B．What

C．Whether

D．Where

7、Local governments can foster this sustainable activity by giving_____ to responsible operators, and even high-paying consumers.

A.preference B.substitute C.alternative D.selection

8、_________ students develop these social skills, schools in America offer a large number of after-school activities.

A．Helping

B．Help

C．Helped

D．To help

9、We worked for ten years without finding anything but it didn’t cast us down. Now our patience has ________.

A．paid back

B．been paid back

C．paid off

D．been paid off

10、A great variety of guidance for _____ visitors — ideas for what to do in off-peak season, for example, or outside of the city center — can have the effect of diverting them from already saturated landmarks, or discouraging short break away in the first place.

A.positive B.influential C.prospective D.visiting

11、______I catch a cold , my nose runs.

A.First time B.At times C.Every time D.The time

12、Gone are the days of limited channels, with viewers ________ program schedules.

A. at the request of B. at the turn of

C. at the edge of D. at the mercy of

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

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

14、Being a good listener is a kind a quality and that's ________ it takes to keep friendship.

A．which

B．what

C．how

D．where

15、This is one of the best novels that____appeared this year.

A.have been B.has C.had been D.have

16、When the student wanted to have a go, the teacher gave him a nod of ________.

A.support B.promise C.approval D.suggestion

17、He was _____ his daughter, because she came back too late.

A.annoyed B.satisfied with C.the same with D.different from

18、--- Will you lend me some money?

--- Sorry, mine _______.

A．were used up

B．has run out

C．have run out

D．has run out of

19、All of us were________to hear that Lily, our company's most valued clerk, should say she would leave the company.

A.alarming B.alarmed C.terrified D.satisfied

20、The boy lost in the desert felt___________ as he couldn't tell the right direction.

A.desperate B.thrilled C.dynamic D.clumsy

21、Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards again this year, and his performances always ________ the expectations of most audience.

A. sign up for B. drop out of

C. be bent on D. live up to

22、Water covers 71% of Earth’s surface yet only 2% of it is_____ as a source of fresh water.

A.invaluable B.accessible C.valuable D.reasonable

23、Blue _____ you. You should wear it more.

A. fits B. suits

C. matches D. goes with

24、My camera can be________to take pictures in cloudy and sunny conditions.

A.adapted B.adjusted C.adopted D.admitted

25、The Marvel (漫威) Cinematic Universe or MCU for short is the shared place ________ all 22 films featuring the comic book characters are set.

A．which

B．that

C．when

D．where

26、When I graduated from high school, I wanted to major in comparative literature. But, once I found out my friends were going into “real” majors, like marketing, nursing, and engineering, I figured I needed to do the same to ensure a good career. So I changed my mind and chose Business Management as my major. I forced myself to believe that I would enjoy it and succeed in the future, but eventually I exhausted myself understanding the economy and trying new marketing techniques. Coming out of this experience, I realize it is ok to be different from others and to study things like classcs, art history and other majors offered in the College of Humanities（人文学科）!

The   worries   most   people   have   about   a   Humanitie degree   and   finding   a   career afterwards are that the majors are too abstract, and one will not obtain any applicable skills. Actually ideas discussed in Humanities classes, which are occasionally different from what people commonly believe, offer a broad perspective（视角）. How could one effectively be an unbiased（无偏见的）writer with only a knowledge of the popular opinion of society? How could one speak persuasively ith closed minds? Only seeing the world through a single perspective leads to missed learning, missed friendships, and missed growth! With a broader perspective, we wl be more free, more open-minded, and less limited in what we can become!

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) graduates learn actual skills in their studie, while humanities majors learn “soft skills” like communicating effectively through writing critically and speaking persuasively, synthesizing（综合）ideas through gathering and interpreting information, and developing cultural awareness. Do those soft skills sound useless and inapplicable to you? Think of it. How often do you communicate with others? Produce ideas? Encounter people from other cultures? Every day. Every SECOND of every day. So why not master these skills?

If you choose a major in the College of Humanities, you will be needed. The job market is quietly creating thousands of openings a week for people who can bring a humanist’s grace to our rapidly evolving high-tech future. Your skills will be valuable to any workplace you hope to be in. Chase after your dream major with all your energy, no matter what other people think.

【1】Why did the author choose Business Management as his major at first?

A．He was tired of learning comparative literature.

B．He came to enjoy learning marketing techniques.

C．He wanted to go to the same university as his friends.

D．He believed Business Management was more practical.

【2】According to the author, what is a possible way to gain a broad perspective?

A．Making more friends and learning from them.

B．Exchanging ideas in a philosophy seminar.

C．Opening your mind to future possibilities.

D．Getting to know the popular opinion of society.

【3】In which of the following situations do soft skills play the most important role?

A．Writing a software program.

B．Performing a heart operation.

C．Playing a musical instrument.

D．Negotiating with a business partner.

【4】The author believes the job market for Humanities graduates is .

A．recovering

B．depressing

C．promising

D．challenging

【5】What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Stick to Your Desired major

B．Broaden Your Perspective

C．How to Acquire Soft Skills

D．Humanities vs. STEM

27、   Keeping pence with your roommates will not always be a walk in the park. 【1】 You may also have to adjust yours as a form of cooperation and respect. Here are some steps you could follow to be at Peace with your new roommates:

【2】.This is the foundation of every friendship-familiarity with one another. Organize an open discussion about your roommate's personality. Know his likes and dislikes as well as his pet peeves(难忍之事，痛处). Have the necessary information in case of emergencies. This will allow each one of you an opportunity to understand one another more as well as reconcile(调解) differences if there is any.

Keep your messy stuff at bay.【3】 You must be mindful on your own share of the room's dirt and mess. Keep your things organized and generally out of anyone's way. Learn to be tidy and clean at all times. Create a duty schedule with your roommate, have an honest and fair agreement on it and stick strictly to it.

【4】 Good communication is the key here. You must accept that your roommate may be in a calm manner with your complaints. It is best to keep only in the room what happened in the room. It is not respectful if you would talk to other people that have no concern at all about your complaints.

Roommates arc perfect candidates to be your lifelong friends. Learn to treasure your relationship rooted in mutual(相互的) respect to each other. 【5】

A.Mind your basic manners.

B.Get to know your roommates more.

C.Deal with conflicts in a calm manner.

D.This will surely make your new room a home away from home.

E.Rather, you may have to face and deal with different personalities.

F.Nothing is more annoying than having a messy work and living space.

G.Provide your roommate with necessary time and space to make him feel the privacy he used to enjoy.

28、   One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name ---- Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bee to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.

Why is this nickname（昵称）so important to me? I once read a book with a passage about True Names which explains that when a person’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura（光环）around her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.

People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.

Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bee really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.

When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.

As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.

A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.

I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.

【1】When was the author given a nickname?

A.When her Mom sang the song. B.On the fourth day after she was born.

C.Seven days after she was born. D.When she received the old “Christine” box.

【2】What does the underlined sentence imply do the people know about the author as Christine?

A.The author has to live in the old boxes.

B.The old boxes are not fit for the author any longer.

C.They don’t know the author has changed her name.

D.People usually know the author as Christine but she has changed.

【3】What kind of person was the author in the past?

A.She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.

B.She took pleasure in finding new things.

C.She loved reading and sharing books with friends.

D.She showed no interest in reading.

【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.A Unique Name B.My True Name

C.Learning from Names D.Meaning of Nicknames

29、   There’s a lot of anxiety around how young people, particularly teenagers, use the internet but new research by Talk Talk suggests some of these fears may be emphasized too much.

In a recent study, 2,000 young people aged 13-16 year olds and the parents of the same teenagers, were interviewed about their attitudes to technology and loneliness. The teens were mainly optimistic about technology and its uses. Over half (71 percent) said that during times when they felt lonely, tech provided a solution to their loneliness such as enabling them to make new friends, receive support and advice, as well as read positive comments online.

However, social media was regarded as a cause for feeling lonely by 12 percent of teens, who said they felt lonely because they didn’t have many friends on social media.

When it comes to the parents, on the other hand, it demonstrated that there is an education gap between worrying about the internet, and knowing what to do about it.

For instance, 70 percent of parents worry bout their teens using the internet, but 65 percent said they did not limit the hours their teen spends using social media and tech, and 70 percent reported they don’t use parent protection controls and software. Around 37 percent said they feel ill-equipped or unsure about how to manage their teens online.

It seems like when it comes to teens on the internet, the main issue is with the parents not understanding what they’re doing. Research by Oxford University academics found there was little evidence between screen time and mental health in teenagers. The study used a mixture of self-reporting techniques as well as time-use diaries.

The research reflected another study earlier this year by the same academics that found technology use explains at most 40 percent of adolescent wellbeing (幸福安乐).

We’re still learning about how things like social media impact our health and wellbeing, but at least in this instance, it demonstrates that the Generation Z’s digital understanding nature means they may have more of a hold on tech and its effects than their parents do.

If you are a parent and worrying about your child’s screentime use, security company Norton has put together a handy guide on how to manage it, such as setting limits on screen time, and talk about the risks of sharing private information on social media.

【1】What does the author want to illustrate with the example in Paragraph 5?

A.Parents are concerned about their teens using the Internet.

B.Parents are irresponsible for not controlling their teens’ using the Internet.

C.Parents should have a stronger control over the management of their teens using the internet.

D.Parents lack the strategies of handling their teens using the Internet despite their deep concerns.

【2】The author refers to another earlier study in order to ________.

A.show that the finding of this earlier study is contrary to that of the recent one

B.prove that at least two studies are needed before drawing a sound conclusion

C.support that technology use doesn’t have so much to do with teens’ wellbeing

D.illustrate that technology use has a significant influence on teens’ wellbeing

【3】Which shares the closest meaning to the words underlined?

A.Control B.Weakness.

C.Affection. D.Addiction.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A.Technology, a hell for teens! B.Technology, a must for teens!

C.Technology, a help to teens! D.Technology, a two-edged sword for teens!

30、Mott hoped to find a lady on an Iowa community Facebook page，but she didn’t even know her name.All she knew is that the ____ woman looked to be in her 30s，had purple hair and was ____ gentle and compassionate.

At 10:25 am on Black Friday Mott was busy shopping ____ she received a(n) ____ phone call，which came in from the nursing home where her mom lived.The nurse on the phone ____ her that her mom passed away.Mott just kind of ____ ，kneeling down and starting to cry uncontrollably.

The lady came across Mott and，instead of passing by，she ____ and asked what was wrong.Then she kept Mott in a tight ____ until Mott was able to regain enough senses to get back on her feet.She even ____ Mott to the checkout line and asked if any shoppers had enough Christmas spirit to let the sad woman ____ in line.The lines immediately parted to let her ____.Mott，still ____，didn’t think to ask the lady her name after paying her bill.

In recent days，Mott’s ____ to the woman had been a comfort so much that she longed to thank her ____.So she reached out and hoped people would help her find the lady.

Stephanie，42，realized that Mott had been looking for her.The most ____ thing she could think to do was to attend Mott’s mother's ____.Once Mott ____ her，the two strangers-turned-friends wrapped each other in another big hug，tears running down.The family and other mourners ____ ，probably feeling what I felt:It was reassuring to see such a warm，visible sign that the ____ meetings and random acts of kindness we often take for granted sometimes ____ a big difference.

【1】

A．wealthy

B．proud

C．mysterious

D．fortunate

【2】

A．slightly

B．extremely

C．differently

D．hardly

【3】

A．when

B．while

C．where

D．because

【4】

A．exciting

B．encouraging

C．refreshing

D．shocking

【5】

A．informed

B．warned

C．convinced

D．reminded

【6】

A．came out

B．worked out

C．blacked out

D．helped out

【7】

A．glared

B．smiled

C．waved

D．stopped

【8】

A．place

B．hug

C．way

D．coat

【9】

A．1ed

B．called

C．followed

D．pushed

【10】

A．stand

B．walk

C．cut

D．wait

【11】

A．across

B．out

C．through

D．off

【12】

A．numb

B．clumsy

C．unconscious

D．tired

【13】

A．gratitude

B．relief

C．satisfaction

D．regret

【14】

A．in progress

B．in reality

C．in advance

D．in person

【15】

A．painful

B．appropriate

C．troublesome

D．effective

【16】

A．party

B．treatment

C．funeral

D．meeting

【17】

A．recognized

B．met

C．thanked

D．accompanied

【18】

A．slid away

B．calmed down

C．looked on

D．turned up

【19】

A．temporary

B．constructive

C．frequent

D．chance

【20】

A．do

B．make

C．have

D．enjoy

31、   I had business in Orlando, Florida, so of course the plane was full of kids.It was very ____, but one baby, in particular, wouldn’t stop crying: loud, non-stop, and sitting in my row. The young mother was trying _______ to comfort the baby and handle her three-year-old daughter at the same time. Passengers could be heard _______ every time the baby let out another cry.

Then a grandmotherly type _______ the woman and said: “You’ve got your hands full! Why don’t you play with your daughter for a bit and I’ll walk the baby up and down the _______? Maybe the movement will calm him enough to fall asleep. And don’t worry; I’ll be within

_____ the whole time.” The mother _______ unsure, but where could the woman go? They were in an airplane together. So she _______ the baby to the woman, who walked him and rocked him for only a few _______ until he fell asleep.

Why I didn’t think of that? I know why. I was thinking about two things: how annoying the _________ was and how grateful I was that he wasn’t mine.

This mini-drama _______ a few days ago. From it I saw how easy it could be to solve people’s problems or make their days a little better. It takes little _______ to smile at strangers passing by, or to hold the elevator for the next person, or to make a phone call or a visit, to give a compliment or say thank you. To _______ something: clothing, food, money, time. To say something nice. To listen. If we all do one random act of ________ daily, we just might set the world in the right ________.

【1】A.cold B.noisy C.scary D.quiet

【2】A.unsuccessfully B.unexpectedly C.bravely D.confidently

【3】A.knocking B.laughing C.complaining D.singing

【4】A.criticized B.reminded C.approached D.recognized

【5】A.stairs B.passage C.hall D.room

【6】A.reach B.space C.distance D.sight

【7】A.looked B.sounded C.remained D.felt

【8】A.patted B.threw C.passed D.sent

【9】A.seconds B.minutes C.hours D.days

【10】A.grandmother B.daughter C.mother D.baby

【11】A.burst B.struck C.occurred D.made

【12】A.money B.effort C.time D.strength

【13】A.donate B.buy C.throw D.exchange

【14】A.mercy B.courage C.bravery D.kindness

【15】A.range B.framework C.direction D.tone

32、   As a banker, Chip Paillex had never planted so much until he moved to rural Pittstown, New Jersey, seven years ago. ______by farms, he quickly became interested in growing and rented a 30-by-30-foot land. One weekend, he ______tomatoes, potatoes and eggplant—enough to feed his family for the summer.

He ended up with so much ______that he couldn’t give it away. Thus he founded a local food ______, and by the time he delivered his last______, he had ______120 pounds of fresh vegetables.

The following year, with a handful of ______from his church and a memorable name “America’s Grow-a-Row”, Paillex planted,______,and harvested 2,500 pounds of vegetables, all of which he donated to food banks. Later he had more volunteers, rented more land and donated more vegetables.

Paillex also ______ local school kids. On a ______Friday morning in May, 40 third and fifth graders trooped onto a freshly plowed field, each ______with a spade. Squatting or kneeling in teams of two , they loosened the dirt, then carefully______the plants .Several rows later, they eagerly lined up to seed corn under a hot mid-morning sun. Nobody ______.

“The ______makes kids know there are people ______, says Paillex, “and it plants the seed for giving back. When they become tomorrow’s ______, it will be much more possible for them to ______ their coworkers and employees to get ______ in something like this.

“Paillex makes people want to ______,” says Colleen Duerr, a mother of two who has signed on as an ______“Grow-a-Row” member. “And families love this. Pallex has given us a way to raise our kids with a giving heart.”

【1】A. Trapped B. Occupied C. Prevented D. Surrounded

【2】A. put aside B. planted out C. wrapped up D. got in

【3】A. advice B. produce C. cost D. equipment

【4】A. bank B. market C. shop D. room

【5】A. crop B. fruit C. harvest D. grain

【6】A. donated B. sold C. found D. stored

【7】A. neighbors B. employees C. volunteers D. tourists

【8】A. delivered B. stored C. bought D. tended

【9】A. refuses B. welcomes C. chooses D. pushes

【10】A. cloudless B. snowy C. foggy D. rainy

【11】A. compared B. combined C. filled D. armed

【12】A. cooked B. counted C. positioned D. pulled

【13】A. laughed B. complained C. worked D. competed

【14】A. programme B. example C. lesson D. thought

【15】A. at war B. in anger C. on business D. in need

【16】A. farmers B. workers C. leaders D. owners

【17】A. force B. encourage C. beg D. wait

【18】A. locked B. moved C. involved D. turned

【19】A. grow B. relax C. settle D. help

【20】A. unpaid B. unexpected C. unseen D. unknown

33、Gracie Hamlin is the type of woman who doesn’t just hope for a better world — she makes it happen. She always has a(an) _________for the underdog, hence, the name of her Atlanta nonprofit, W-Underdogs, which_________to keep kids off the street by having them work with_________and neglected animals.

Gracie moved to Atlanta from California with six dogs she’d_________after they’d been abandoned in the desert, and had a hard time_________housing where she’d be allowed to keep them all. She ended up in a poverty-stricken neighborhood. She was shocked by the prevalence (盛行) of young kids with no direction and the_________of stray (流浪的) dogs. So she_________an organization to help_________. W-Underdogs empowers at-risk kids by_________them in the rescue and care of stray dogs and cats. “I want kids to be heroes,” Gracie says.

The idea__________one day when Gracie was working in her garden and a group of young boys, six to eight years old, walked by,__________. They told her they had been attacked in the park. Their parents weren’t around, and she was__________about them.

She was also concerned about the__________of animal neglect and__________in the neighborhood. “I saw this as an opportunity to help the dogs and the kids. " She knocked on doors and asked parents if their kids could__________with her dogs. “I told them the dogs would keep the kids__________” said Gracie.

Every morning Gracie and the kids__________and take care of the animals they've rescued. Gracie teaches the kids how to train the dogs and__________them humanely. Not only do the animals become healthy,__________pets, but the kids also acquire life sills. They lean to be__________and empathetic all while boosting their self-esteem.

【1】

A．hand

B．heart

C．idea

D．gift

【2】

A．turns

B．goes

C．helps

D．comes

【3】

A．hopeful

B．useless

C．helpful

D．homeless

【4】

A．bred

B．raised

C．kept

D．rescued

【5】

A．moving into

B．setting up

C．living in

D．looking for

【6】

A．amount

B．count

C．number

D．figure

【7】

A．joined

B．founded

C．studied

D．planned

【8】

A．both

B．either

C．neither

D．each

【9】

A．absorbing

B．involving

C．including

D．forcing

【10】

A．took off

B．took up

C．took hold

D．took over

【11】

A．laughing

B．joking

C．whistling

D．crying

【12】

A．worried

B．crazy

C．curious

D．particular

【13】

A．problem

B．question

C．situation

D．condition

【14】

A．absence

B．abuse

C．bully

D．attack

【15】

A．live

B．study

C．work

D．sleep

【16】

A．free

B．untidy

C．safe

D．unsure

【17】

A．save

B．play

C．greet

D．feed

【18】

A．trick

B．treat

C．trade

D．trap

【19】

A．adoptable

B．adorable

C．adaptable

D．acceptable

【20】

A．responsible

B．respectful

C．relevant

D．reasonable

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.

AI artwork sells for $432,500 — nearly 45 times its high【1】 — as Christie’s becomes the first auction house to offer a work of art created by an algorithm. This portrait, however, is not the product of a human mind. It was created by an【2】 intelligence, an algorithm defined by that algebraic formula with its many parentheses. And when it went under the【3】 in the Prints & Multiples sale at Christie’s on 23-25 October, Portrait of Edmond Belamy sold for an【4】 $432,500, signaling the arrival of AI art on the world auction stage.

From a distance, Portrait of Edmond de Belamy looks almost plausible. Up close, however, the paintwork becomes a grid of mechanical-looking dots, the man’s face a golden blur with black holes for eyes. Look into those eyes. They show no sign of feeling or life. Did a computer make this?

The answer is yes. The first artwork【5】 by AI to be sold at Christie’s, its【6】 price would seem to suggest that in future we will get computers to make art for us. Robot van Gogh will harmlessly cut its ear off and robot Picasso will be a genius.

Is this the future AI art visionaries such as the French collective Obvious, which programmed this “painter” by getting it to compare its own work with 15,000 pre-20th century portraits, have in mind? Or are they just, God forbid, making a fast buck from deceivable art collectors? Because believing the algorithm that knocked this up to be in any meaningful way an “artist” is like thinking your voice-interaction programme is out to get you. Dream on. Computers would need to replicate human consciousness before they could replicate the funny thing humans do called “art”.

Art is a way in which human 【7】 expresses itself, and is equally true of the earliest cave art, Rembrandt’s portraits and Duchamp’s urinal. And that is what is missing from Portrait of Edmond Bellamy. Art is a way humans communicate ideas, perceptions and feelings to each other. It has no 【8】 outside the human passion to communicate. So in what meaningful sense can an AI replica of certain【9】 traits of old master paintings be called art?

For a robot to really make art, it would need an autonomous mind that was emotional as well as【10】. No AI developer has yet claimed to be anywhere near achieving that and if they ever do, their creation will probably have better things to do than paint portraits — like destroy humanity.

Maybe afterwards robots will invent their own kind of art, but it won’t be some poor pastiche of human genius.

It will be beyond anything we organics could imagine.

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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.

36、按照课文内容填空

At the time they were created, the Impressionist paintings were【1】, but today they are accepted as the beginning of【2】we call “modern art’. This is because the Impressionists 【3】artists to look at their environment in new ways. There are scores of modern art styles, but 【4】the Impressionists, many of these painting styles might not exist. On the one hand, some modern art is abstract; that is, the painter doesn’t 【5】to paint objects as we see them with our eyes, 【6】instead concentrates on certain qualities of the object, 【7】color, line and shape to represent them. On the【8】hand, some paintings of modern art are so 【9】 that they look photographs. These styles are so different. Who can【10】what painting styles there will be in the future?

37、根据句意填空

In the USA, the Amish-a Christian group-are famous because they drive 【1】 instead of cars, do not use TVs or refrigerators, and do not have personal telephones. Many people assume the Amish must have 【2】 reasons for their many rules, but this is not true. In truth, whenever a new technology is introduced, the Amish meet and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. They then vote on whether they will accept it. The Amish 【3】 cars because they like having 【4】 communities where everyone lives close together. They have no TVs or refrigerators because their homes do not have electricity-they do not think it is necessary and 【5】 dealing with strangers, such as the people who work at the electric company.

38、假如你是李华,你的好朋友Jane最近发现自己在长胖，很苦恼。她写信请你给她就如何避免这一情况提建议。请你根据下面的内容给Jane写一封信，词数100左右。

想要减肥，应做到以下三点：

1.要保证健康饮食。 2.多锻炼。 3.喝足够的水。

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Yours

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39、假定你是李华，在新冠状病毒肺炎疫情如此严峻的时刻，有少数不良商家以原价数倍的价格销售口罩。针对这一现象，老师让你们用英语给消费者协会写一封投诉信，作为今天的作业发到班级微信群里。

要点如下：1. 介绍自己，写信目的。

2. 说明情况，表示气愤。

3. 希望重视，尽快解决。

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：

传染病，泛滥 epidemic

新冠状病毒 novel coronavirus  口罩the face masks

消费者协会 Consumers' Association

Dear Consumers' Association,

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40、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Last Saturday, when I was checking out at the grocery store, the woman in front of me caught my attention. She was in a red coat and had long hair. She was pushing one shopping cart with a basket in front. The basket held just a few items：corm, a lot of bread, some canned goods and a bunch of gorgeous colored roses. Several times when I was looking at her, I caught her looking at those lovely roses and smiling. I thought she must like roses very much. Therefore, I commented that those roses were, indeed, very lovely and beautiful. She said, “Roses are my favorite flowers, and I really do love them.”

Then, when I was waiting to bill my items, I heard the woman say to the cashier, “Em…, you can put those roses back, because I really can’t afford them now. I don’t have enough money.”

On hearing that, I asked her if she allowed me to buy them for her. She shook her head and said, “Why would you want to do that? You certainly don’t have to.” I replied that I just wanted to give her “a special thing” because she loved them so much. However, she still seemed hesitant. Then I told her that she would be doing me a great kindness if she allowed me to gift them to her. With tears in her eyes, she agreed and said, “I really do love them. Thank you very much.”

The moment I handed the cashier the money for the roses, I noticed he was a little teary too. As I said goodbye to him and began to walk away, I found the woman holding the roses and staring at me at the gate.

注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

When I walked out of the store,

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I have given the woman beauty and made her day beautiful.

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41、假设你是李华，你的外国朋友 David准备来中国度假，他发邮件向你询问有关中国“红色文化”旅游的情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括:

1.推荐地点:江西北部的南昌市;

2.推荐理由:风景秀丽、红色文化资源丰富;

3.体验内容:参观八一起义纪念馆，了解革命历史等

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