泰州2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、— ______ is it that makes you so happy?

—The fact that our volleyball team has got into the final.

A.Which B.Why C.Who D.What

2、When he needs time alone, he ________ to his private space at a nearby art studio to paint.

A.dials B.chokes C.bothers D.withdraws

3、_____ we ever meet again I hope he remembers to thank me.

A. If and when B. When and where

C. If and what D. When and how

4、Would you rather I _____ buying a new bike?

A.decided against B.will decide against

C.have decided D.shall decide against

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

A. though B. however

C. otherwise D. regardless

6、As he works in a remote (遥远的) area, he visits his mother only ________.

A．anxiously

B．urgently

C．likely

D．occasionally

7、I have absolutely no ________ the students who get caught cheating in exams even though they were seriously punished.

A. impact on B. sympathy for

C. concern about D. complaint about

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

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

9、______ the late 18th century did the British explorer James Cook cross the Antarctica Circle, ______he never saw land.

A.Until, while B.Since, and C.Not until, but D.Although, yet

10、I won’t tell the student the answer to the math problem until he______ on it for more than an hour.

A. has been working B. will have worked

C. will have been working D. had worked

11、There is no greater love than________ who lays his life for his friends.

A.that of a man B.a man

C.that of a man’s D.a man’s

12、It won’t be easy to defeat the novel coronavirus (新冠病毒), but if we ______, we will succeed in the end.

A.hang up B.hang about C.hang on D.hang out

13、Can it have been on the playground ________ you lost your watch?

A.that B.on which C.where D.in that

14、Ten minutes earlier, _____we could have saved the boy.

A.or B.otherwise C.and D.so

15、The ground is slippery.Hold on to the rope and don’t  ________.

A.put off B.turn up C.take apart D.let go

16、A true gentleman won’t pretend to have those absurd manners which are necessary ______ we call the upper class.

A. who B. in which

C. in what D. which

17、You’d better get it prepared ahead of time just ____ something unexpected happens.

A.as if B.in case C.even though D.as long as

18、_______ she had time to realize what was happening, she was hit on the head.

A.Since B.Before C.When D.Until

19、The panels also capture heat from the sun and ________it into energy that powers the building.

A．pose

B．repay

C．polish

D．convert

20、These Qing dynasty architectural marvels, along with many others ________ by members of the same family — the Lei family.

A．was all built

B．were all built

C．is built

D．has built

21、Teaching is not just a simple piece of work; it’s an art _____ a science.

A.is based on B.based with C.based on D.depended on

22、This is the largest clock in the world, ______ the minute hand is six meters long.

A. of which B. whose C. which D. of that

23、Some good habits at young ages help to_________ our character in later life.

A.pass B.reduce C.revise D.form

24、I ________ you an apology for what I said this morning. Anyway, I meant no offence.

A.owe B.make C.demand D.accept

25、Many adults agree that teenagers shouldn't live alone   they have their parents’ permission.

A.if B.unless C.in case D.now that

26、Everyone’s different. We all have different parents, different upbringings and different values. However, we also need to be around and work with other people to function in society. 【1】.

Active Listening

Although speaking is the first action that comes to mind when one hears the word “communication”, it’s actually just half of the equation. Equally important is listening. Rather than passively listening and just letting information flow at you, listen actively. Relax your body, maintain eye contact and keep interruptions to a minimum. 【2】, do so at a pause and only to paraphrase (释义) to clarify what the person is saying.

Body Language

Keep your body open. Don’t cross your arms or legs, but keep both outstretched, indicating receptiveness.

【3】.

Show empathy and take responsibility. The person you’re speaking to needs to feel that you understand what he means. One of the best ways to do the former is to use the paraphrasing strategy mentioned above. Taking responsibility relies on one word: “I” Never use “you” when discussing something negative.

Clarity

You need to use enough words to get your point across. 【4】. Clarity is so important in effectively communicating that it deserves its own section.

Comfort

【5】, don’t try to find out the cause of or a solution to the anger until he has calmed down. People usually just need to be heard out when they are angry, so let them talk, only speaking to give comfort. A resolution can be pursued later.

A．If someone is angry

B．When you do interrupt

C．Effective communication

D．Although his message is the same

E．Empathy and Personal Responsibility

F．The key to bridging this gap is effective communication

G．You also need to save time so that your point isn’t lost in a sea of unnecessary words

27、   Shakespeare’s plays were introduced to China in the mid-19th century and in 1904 Charles Lamb’s adapted Shakespearean Stories was translated into Chinese by Lin Shu. Not an easy task for a man who knew no English and needed an assistant to read and explain the stories to him.

Chinese readers were greatly attracted to Shakespeare’s works. With China’s economic success in recent years, there has been a growing demand for cultural entertainment and Shakespeare’s plays have proved a great success, with the plays being staged in theaters, made into films and even as local operas.

China also had a playwright (剧作家) Tang Xianzu, who died the same year as Shakespeare. His play Peony Pavilion, the Chinese equivalent (相等物) of Romeo and Juliet, is highly regarded as a play of its time. But I suspect not many people in the West have heard of him or of his work.

While Western culture and history is widely taught and eagerly learnt in China, I believe it is time that the Western world try to understand China and the Chinese culture better through our history, literature and language.

During my recent stay in Beijing, I was amazed to find in a bookshop that there were rows and rows of bookshelves, full of original English books. However, here in Britain it is very hard to find books about and from China. This may partly explain why there is this difference of knowledge and understanding between the West and China.

However, the good news is that there is a growing interest to know more about each other and events like the Olympics have brought the world closer to China and China closer to the world, Policies such as “One Road, One Belt” also help to build the bridges of friendship and understanding among our peoples.

【1】What do we know about Lin Shu?

A.He adapted Shakespearean Stories.

B.He translated Shakespearean Stories.

C.He could easily translate English works.

D.He had a good command of English.

【2】What mainly made Shakespeare’s plays successful in China?

A.China’s successful development in economy.

B.The cultural exchange between the West and China.

C.Western people’s demand for cultural entertainment.

D.The rapid development of theaters and cinemas in China.

【3】Why don’t many Western people know Peony Pavilion?

A.Because they think it is not good enough.

B.Because they find its playwright not famous.

C.Because they have little access to the Chinese culture.

D.Because they have no Chinese books in their bookstores.

【4】What is the author’s attitude to the future of the Chinese culture?

A.Concerned. B.Optimistic. C.Pessimistic. D.Doubtful.

28、   Dannis was waiting at the airline ticket counter when he first noticed the young woman with shiny black hair pulled tightly into a knot. She wore black boots of soft leather. Dannis struggled to see her face, she was ahead of him in line, but it was not until she bought her ticket and turned to walk away that he realized her beauty, which was fair-skinned and big-eyed. She seemed aware that he was staring at her and lowered her gaze abruptly.

When next he saw her, Dannis was buying a magazine and became aware someone was pushing him. At first, he was startled (受惊吓的) that anyone would be so close as to touch him, but when he saw who it was, he smiled.

“Busy place,” Dannis said.

She looked up at him and blushed. Wordlessly, she moved away and joined the crowds in the terminal.

Dannis was at the counter with his magazine, but when he reached into his pocket for his wallet, the pocket was empty. Where could I have left it? His mind was racing, the credit cards, the cash, the identification card... “The girl who was so near to me!” he said to himself. All at once he understood she had stolen his pocket. What shall he do?

Dannis gritted his teeth. When glancing around for the police, suddenly, he spotted the black-haired girl, seated against a front window of the terminal. She seemed absorbed in a book.

“Where is my wallet?” he yelled. The black-haired girl glanced up from her reading, with a confused look on her face. Dannis glared at her and shouted, “You stole my wallet!” The crowds began to gossip. The girl turned deadly pale, looking so restless that words failed her. A strange silence hung in the air. Abruptly, she leaped from the seat and tried to escape from the crowds.

Dannis grabbed her by the arm. At exactly that moment, a policeman approached them and asked about what happened. Dannis hastened to explain it while the girl frowned with a shake of her head. After further enquiries, the policeman took out a wallet and handed it to Dannis, adding that someone had found it in the toilet.

【1】While waiting at the airline ticket counter, why did Dannis stare at the black-haired girl?

A.He suspected that she was a thief. B.He was attracted by her.

C.He was wondering if he had met her before. D.He wanted her to help him to buy the ticket.

【2】Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.The black-haired girl tried to escape from the crowd for fear of gossip.

B.The black-haired girl admitted the fact that she had stolen the wallet.

C.Dannis forgave the black-haired girl at last.

D.Dannis found his wallet in the toilet.

【3】At the end of the story, Dannis may probably feel __________towards the black-haired girl.

A.sympathetic B.skeptical C.startled D.embarrassed

29、   At 24, Tiffany Calver might worry she has already peaked (达到顶峰) as a DJ. She began DJing as a hobby, uploading mixes to her SoundCloud. Her high-energy selections soon caught the ears of the online station Radar Radio and then Drake’ s management, leading her to land many firsts.

“I just want to express myself,” she says. “I’m not interested in copying anyone else’s work; I have to be me. I love artists such as Kojey Radical whose lyrics (歌词) are so aware of human experiences. There are also great examples set by artists from the older generation like Ghetts. Ghetts actually cooperated with Kojey on Black Rose, which is all about colourism — prejudice against darker-skinned women — a huge problem in the black community (团体).”

“It’s really exciting to see the BBC taking notice of a new generation of tastemakers in our community. I remember a time when there was no place for younger voices. Snoochie Shy is taking on the 1Xtra rap (说唱) from Monday to Thursday and Charlie Sloth is being replaced by two women, which is huge for one of the biggest radio stations in the country. I think it’ll have a big effect and encourage more women to follow suit.”

“It was great to hear women such as Rico Nasty, who is aggressive, succeed last year because, even as a DJ, I hate it when people tell me I have to ‘play something for the ladies’. There’s such a rich history of unapologetic women in hip-hop, from Lil’ Kim to Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. Even rappers such as Noname, who might not have as much of an aggressive sound but can talk about politics in the same song, are not afraid to show all the layers there are to being a woman. It isn’t just soft and feminine.”

【1】We learn from paragraph 2 that Kojey Radical and Ghetts ________.

A.are a new generation B.are in the same station

C.dare to express themselves D.live in the same community

【2】What does Calver think of Charlie Sloth’s replacement?

A.She feels it is unbelievable. B.It is a heavy blow for many men.

C.It allows women to change jobs. D.She holds positive attitude towards it.

【3】Which of the following words can describe the women mentioned in the last paragraph?

A.Brave. B.Creative.

C.Selfless. D.Considerate.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A.The success in music. B.The new voice of rap.

C.The different trend in DJ. D.The influence of a woman.

30、I was born legally blind. Of all the stories of my early childhood, the one about a _______ is my mother’s favorite.

I was only two when the _______ occurred. We had just arrived home from a trip. Mom lifted me out of the car and _______ to speak to the driver. I took advantage of my brief _______ to dash across the lawn(草坪) — and hit a large maple tree! I was running so fast that I bounced off the trunk and landed on my backside. Mom _______ me to start crying, but I just sat there for a minute. Then I _______ myself up and kept right on going.

Mom loves to use this story as an _______. It reminds her that children don’t enter life _______ to take risks or unwilling to _______ again when they fall down. She never wanted me to lose that toughness as I grew older. When I ________ my major life decisions, I was still that little girl tearing full-speed across the lawn. I studied abroad and later moved away from my parents’ home to look for a ________. Through years of ________, I have become a respected teacher in a school serving high-need students.

We are almost certain to get ________ at some point during the process of achieving our goal. When that happens, don’t sit in the grass and ________. Just get up and keep on going. It will all be worth it ________.

【1】

A．trip

B．race

C．tree

D．driver

【2】

A．incident

B．change

C．illness

D．problem

【3】

A．feared

B．refused

C．forgot

D．turned

【4】

A．delay

B．absence

C．freedom

D．rest

【5】

A．promised.

B．encouraged

C．allowed

D．expected

【6】

A．woke

B．picked

C．warmed

D．gave

【7】

A．answer

B．example

C．excuse

D．order

【8】

A．afraid

B．ashamed

C．able

D．anxious

【9】

A．ask

B．share

C．learn

D．try

【10】

A．regretted

B．reviewed

C．made

D．explained

【11】

A．job

B．friend

C．fortune

D．house

【12】

A．memories

B．efforts

C．research

D．experience

【13】

A．mixed up

B．fed up

C．knocked down

D．settled down

【14】

A．play

B．relax

C．dream

D．cry

【15】

A．all at once

B．in the end

C．in either case

D．as a result

31、I was tearing into the classroom when I ran into someone really short. He looked ______at me. “My, you’re tall,” he said. The class began to laugh. ______, I walked to my seat. Tall was the ______ word I want to hear describing a girl like me. My heart ______ when I saw my friend Reed was laughing with the rest. That was the last straw.

That was Carlos’ first day. He apologized after class, ______ out his hand, “I’m sorry I embarrassed you, but I don’t see why you are so ______.” I said sharply, “You wouldn’t understand.” He followed me a few steps, “I’m just the one who should, Karen. You and I have a lot in ______.”

It was school ______ that made me think of Carlos again. He was voted vice-president. “How come this new comer gets to be so popular?” I kept asking myself. ______ on a perfect October morning, I stopped him, “It doesn’t seem to ______ you — being short, I mean.” “Of course I mind being short. I get a stiff (僵硬的) neck every day from looking up at people like you.” “I should have known I couldn’t get a ______ answer from you.” I started up the steps. “Don’t go.” He was through ______. “Sure, it bothers me. But when I realized I was going to spend my life in this undersized skin, I decided to make the best of it and ______ on being myself.” “You seem to ______ well,” I admitted. “But being a tall girl is totally different. No boy would like to date a girl taller than him.”

“Why not let me be your manager? I can promise that you’ll soon be cool and popular.” he ______. “You sound like a soap commercial.” I said. “It’s funny you ______ say that. The trouble with you is that you’re afraid to be yourself. You are smart and pretty. ______, you are more than smart.” he insisted.

I wasn’t sure, “W-e-ll—” “Look,” he almost fell off the steps in his ______, “Prize fighters have managers, ______ do movie stars and pop singers. Besides, what have you got to lose?” I shrugged and said ______ “OK.”

I would never have believed he was going to change my life.

【1】

A．over

B．up

C．down

D．through

【2】

A．Annoyed

B．Amused

C．Surprised

D．Satisfied

【3】

A．last

B．first

C．best

D．worst

【4】

A．beat

B．lost

C．sank

D．stopped

【5】

A．making

B．bringing

C．laying

D．holding

【6】

A．shy

B．stubborn

C．social

D．sensitive

【7】

A．store

B．contrast

C．common

D．similarity

【8】

A．elections

B．balls

C．clubs

D．programs

【9】

A．But

B．So

C．Yet

D．Though

【10】

A．mind

B．interrupt

C．bother

D．threaten

【11】

A．reasonable

B．simple

C．formal

D．direct

【12】

A．laughing

B．kidding

C．apologizing

D．leaving

【13】

A．depend

B．catch

C．hold

D．concentrate

【14】

A．get along

B．get about

C．put through

D．put off

【15】

A．offered

B．required

C．supposed

D．planned

【16】

A．could

B．must

C．shall

D．should

【17】

A．At last

B．In general

C．In fact

D．For example

【18】

A．mind

B．eagerness

C．despair

D．fantasy

【19】

A．or

B．nor

C．and

D．as

【20】

A．enthusiastically

B．desperately

C．unwillingly

D．aggressively

32、Floating off the coast of Vancouver Island is Wayne Adams and Catherine King’s own personal piece of paradise. The couple left the city _________ to build the home of their dreams on the sea. Now, 29 years later, they wouldn’t trade their _________ on “Freedom Cove” for anything！

Catherine and Wayne are both _________. The former is a dancer, while the latter is a carver. In the early 1990s, they were living in a Tofino apartment, but they wanted something to _________ their own. So they began giving away their possessions and gathering recycled materials to _________ themselves a one-of-a-kind compound that can only be reached by _________. Wayne said. “We could never buy real estate(住宅). _________, we had to make our own.” Catherine added, “ I really needed the _________ of the wilderness.”

Wayne _________ building tree forts (堡垒), and he put his expertise to good use by creating a floating __________ that could support multiple buildings. He __________ their homemade island to the shore. Nowadays, Freedom Cove __________ 1 million pounds and includes a house, dance floor, art gallery, and solar panels.

While the pair __________ works to maintain and improve their living space, they’ve never been __________! Not to mention, they’ve become so __________ that they don’t have to leave the island for much of anything. They grow their own food and Wayne even __________ their dinner in a canoe or inside their home! They set up a plexiglass(树脂玻璃)__________ in their living room, where Wayne can fish to his heart’s __________.

It’s amazing what people can do when they’re __________ by their passions! __________ these two enjoy their days of peace at their ocean haven!

【1】

A．behind

B．out

C．aside

D．alone

【2】

A．apartment

B．ambition

C．faith

D．life

【3】

A．explorers

B．collectors

C．architects

D．artists

【4】

A．purchase

B．call

C．replace

D．spare

【5】

A．restore

B．construct

C．guarantee

D．save

【6】

A．underground

B．air

C．water

D．vehicle

【7】

A．Therefore

B．Otherwise

C．Moreover

D．However

【8】

A．thrill

B．motivation

C．appeal

D．peace

【9】

A．gave up

B．grew up

C．turned up

D．put up

【10】

A．system

B．island

C．platform

D．tank

【11】

A．fastened

B．added

C．conveyed

D．transformed

【12】

A．displays

B．raises

C．accumulates

D．weighs

【13】

A．occasionally

B．flexibly

C．constantly

D．eventually

【14】

A．greedier

B．happier

C．more tired

D．more relieved

【15】

A．self-employed

B．self-sufficient

C．dependent

D．accustomed

【16】

A．inspects

B．gathers

C．catches

D．dissolves

【17】

A．mirror

B．screen

C．opening

D．wall

【18】

A．content

B．demand

C．company

D．connection

【19】

A．reminded

B．trapped

C．arranged

D．fueled

【20】

A．Should

B．May

C．Would

D．Might

33、There has, in recent years, been an outpouring of information about the impact of buildings on the natural environment. Information which explains and promotes green construction design strives to _________ others of its effectiveness and warns of the dangers of ignoring the issue. Seldom do these documents offer any advice to practitioners, such as those designing mechanical and electrical systems for a building, on how to use this knowledge on a _________ level.

Although there are a good many advocates of “green” construction in the architectural industry, able to list enough reasons why buildings should be designed in a (n) _________ way, that doesn’t translate into a booming green construction industry. Likewise, the fact that plenty of architectural firms have experience in green design is not enough to make green construction _________. The driving force behind whether a building is constructed with minimal environmental impact _________ the owner of the building; that is, the person financing the project. If the owner considers green design unimportant, or of secondary importance, then more than likely, it will not be _________ into the design.

The commissioning (委任) process plays a key role in _________ the owner gets the building he wants, in terms of design, costs and risk. Owners who _________ the commissioning process, or fail to take “green” issues into account when doing so, often run into trouble once their building is up and running. Materials and equipment are installed as planned, and, at first glance, appear to fulfil their purpose adequately. _________, in time, the owner realizes that operational and maintenance costs are higher than necessary, and that the occupants are dissatisfied with the results. These factors in turn lead to higher ownership costs as well as increased environmental impact.

In some cases, an owner may be __________ of the latest trends in green building design, which, however, does not necessarily lead to an interpretation that the client already has an idea of how green he intends the structure to be. Indeed, this initial interaction between owner and firm is the ideal time for a designer to outline and __________ the ways that green design can meet the client’s objectives. In this way, he may turn a project originally not   __________green design into a potential candidate.

Typically, when condiering whether or not to adopt a green __________, an owner will ask about additional costs or return for investment. In a typical project, landscape architects, mechanical and electrical engineers are not involved until a much later stage. However, in green design, they have a role to play from they outset, since green design demands__________between these disciplines, which requires additional cost. However, there are examples of green design which have demonstrated__________costs for long-term operation, ownership and even construnction.

【1】

A．preserve

B．convince

C．exploit

D．accuse

【2】

A．pracical

B．measured

C．tremendous

D．theoretial

【3】

A．professional

B．groundbreaking

C．innovative

D．sustainable

【4】

A．tap into experience

B．live up to its name

C．rise to fame

D．come into being

【5】

A．refers to

B．lies with

C．races against

D．calls on

【6】

A．knocked

B．loaded

C．factored

D．stuffed

【7】

A．concluding

B．stressing

C．ensuring

D．acknowledging

【8】

A．skip

B．transport

C．isolate

D．cover

【9】

A．As a result

B．On the contrary

C．What’s more

D．However

【10】

A．ignorant

B．aware

C．critical

D．capable

【11】

A．promote

B．perceive

C．attribute

D．impose

【12】

A．applited to

B．anxious for

C．destined for

D．specific about

【13】

A．gesture

B．approach

C．origin

D．patent

【14】

A．competition

B．calculation

C．cooperation

D．distinction

【15】

A．increased

B．extra

C．fixed

D．lower

34、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Everyone has their own unique fingerprint; 【1】 makes fingerprints an ideal way to unlock smartphones. However, this may be 【2】 (safe) than we think.

Scientists at New York University and Michigan State University in the US have developed a set of fake fingerprints. They say that the prints 【3】 unlock any fingerprint-enabled smartphone up to 65 percent of the time.

The artificial fingerprints 【4】 (create) by using many common features found in human prints. They work 【5】 taking advantage of the way smartphone scanners check a fingerprint.

The fingerprint scanners   【6】 (use) in smartphones are so small that they only read parts of fingerprints. So they have to take many scans of your finger or thumb (拇指) 【7】 they work properly. Smartphones also let users save several finger and thumbprints. Since a print only has to match one of the saved images 【8】 (unlock) the phone, the scanner is more likely to make mistakes.

Although the scientists have only tested their findings in computer simulations (模拟), 【9】 (worry) about the safety of using fingerprints are reasonable .They warn that the technology used to create artificial fingerprints is improving   【10】 (extreme) fast.

35、A: Excuse me, do you know where the chemistry lab is?

B: Yes. It’s just on the fifth floor of this b【1】.

A: How often do you do c【2】experiments there?

B: Twice a week.

A: Can you go there without a t【3】?

B: No. That’s not allowed.

A: What does the teacher often tell you to do when you are doing an e【4】?

B: He often tells us to look c【5】and follow the i【6】.

A: What will you do when you finish the experiment?

B: We must put e【7】back in the cupboards and wash our hands.

A: Right. It is very i【8】to keep the lab clean.

B: Yes, safe as well. We must turn off the e【9】before l【10】the lab.

36、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.

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

The Internet E-commerce and globalization are making a new economic age possible. In the future, capitalist markets will largely be replaced by a new kind of economic system based on 【1】 relationships, contractual arrangements and access rights.

Has the quality of our lives at work, at home and in our communities increased in direct proportion to all the new Internet and business-to-business Internet services being introduced into our lives? I have asked this question of hundreds of CEOs and corporate executives in Europe and the United States. Surprisingly, virtually everyone has said, “No, quiet 【2】.” They say they are working longer hours, feel more stressed, are more impatient, and are even less civil in their dealings with colleagues and friends-not to mention strangers. And what’s more revealing, they place much of the blame on the very same technologies they are so 【3】 supporting.

The technological leader promised us that access would make life more convenient. Instead, the very technological wonders that were supposed to 【4】 us have begun to enslave us in a web of connections from which there seems to be no easy 【5】.

If an earlier generation was preoccupied with the quest to enclose a vast 【6】 land, the .com generation, it seems, is more caught up in the colonization of time. Every spare moment of our time is being filled with some form of commercial connection, making time itself the 【7】 of all resources.

And while we have created every kind of labor-and time-saving device to service our needs, we are beginning to feel like we have less time available to us than any other humans in history. Maybe we need to ask what kinds of connections really 【8】 in the e-economy age. If this new technology 【9】 is only about super efficiency, then we risk losing something even precious than time-our sense of what it means to be a(n) 【10】 human being.

38、假定你是李华，你校英文周刊本周讨论的话题是“高中生在学校该不该用智能手机”。请你写篇短文，说明你的观点。请从以下两个观点中选择一个：

1. 高中生应该在学校使用智能手机；

2. 高中生不应该在学校使用智能手机。

注意：1. 词数80左右

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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39、假设你是李华，你的美国朋友John对福建茶文化感兴趣，请你为他做简要介绍。

内容:

1. 福建是中国茶文化的发源地之一，有着悠久的历史；

2. 不同种类的茶造就了福建丰富的茶文化；

3. 喝茶已成为福建人增近亲情友情风俗习惯。

注意:

1. 词数100词左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾语已给出，不计入总词数.

Dear John，

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Best wishes.

Yours ,

Li Hua

40、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Leslie给你发邮件询问你在新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情期间是怎么度过。请你根据下列要点写一封邮件回复她。1.爆发时间（2019年12月）；2.怎么度过（包括学习、日常生活等）；3.你的感受。

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：疫情epidemic situation 新冠肺炎novel coronavirus pneumonia

Dear Leslie,

I’m glad to receive your email. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your concern. I’m looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

41、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Technology is forever changing the way we get our news. Many people now get a lot of their news on electronic devices, instead of traditional media, such as newspapers, television or radio. An increasing number of people also report turning to social media for information.

Now, there is a new technology that could greatly change the way we get the news: computer-created news readers. Recently, China launched what it called the worlds first artificial intelligence, or AI news presenters.

The news readers, supported by machine learning technology, are based on two real-life Chinese newsmen. One is able to present newscasts in English, the other, in Mandarin Chinese. Report said machine learning was used to examine video images and sounds of the two newsmen. Similar technology has been used to create video products known as “deepfake” videos. A deepfake is a video that looks real, but was electronically changed. Such videos can make people appear to say things they never said.

It's said that the AI presenters will be a great improvement to the news team because they “can work 24 hours a day” on its website and on social media. One of the presenters even promised to “work tirelessly” to keep people informed. Some machine learning experts said the system showed off China’s latest progress in voice recognition, text-to-speech technology and data analysis.

Some companies have experimented with similar technology for possible use in news operations. Britain’s BBC recently released a video that used machine learning to make it look like one of its news readers speaking different languages. The London-based company that developed the system says its goal is to “remove the language barrier” for many different kinds of video across the internet. Also, Amazon is working on Alexa smart speaker system to create a special news reader voice. Amazon is reportedly preparing to launch Alexas news reader voice in the near future.