果洛州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、It was then ______ Claire realized that Tony had opened the curtains of the front window.

A.that B.when C.which D.who

2、Critical thinkers have the courage to challenge ____________ thinking while most of us tend to follow it blindly.

A. gradual B. logical

C. productive D. conventional

3、This article is too long.You should______the unimportant details to make it shorter.

A.find out B.pick out C.make out D.leave out

4、The architect designed over forty projects home and abroad, twenty were award  winners.

A.where B.of which C.in which D.at which

5、Sandra Oh, actress of “Killing Eve”, has the _______ of being the first Asian woman to pocket a Golden Globe Award.

A．distinction

B．discrimination

C．description

D．determination

6、His mother did _______ she could ______ the boy.

A.what help B.that help C.what to help D.that to help

7、--What did David demand in the meeting just now?

-- ________ an opportunity to join the Debating Club.

A. Being offerred B. To be offerred

C. Be offerred D. Having been offerred

8、________is often the case, people stare at their phones while sitting on the bus.

A．That

B．It

C．That

D．As

9、   the occasional visit, what else does Alan do for his kids?

A．Except B．In spite of

C．Apart from D．Beside

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

A．to go

B．going

C．with going

D．in going

11、I recommend ____ an English-Chinese dictionary, which will be of great help to your studies.

A．buying

B．to buy

C．being bought

D．to be bought

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

A.Since B.Before C.When D.Until

13、In his speech he ________ to the great help his country received from the supporters of the world.

A．offered

B．mentioned

C．expressed

D．referred

14、To deliver the Brexit, British Prime Minister Theresa May had to make some policies ______ the needs of the British people.

A. in company with B. in parallel with

C. in tune with D. in touch with

15、Someone who_____ you to something you are not comfortable doing will stress you out.

A.asks B.pressures C.strains D.stresses

16、It is a custom _______ hundreds of years.

A.dating back B.dates from C.dated back D.dating from

17、In the future, care for the environment will become very important as the earth's natural resources are _______.

A.pulling up B.running out

C.using up D.putting out

18、He refused to acknowledge ________ in the match, but in vain.

A. to defeat B. to be defeated

C. defeating D. being defeated

19、Those who continuously acquire new knowledge that they can ________ their work are more likely to succeed.

A.contribute to B.correspond to C.subscribe to D.apply to

20、_____ a true story, the movie is very moving.

A. Be based on B. Basing on

C. Base on D. Based on

21、My uncle is a(n) _____ man. If he promises to do something, he is sure to do it.

A. modest B. reliable C. aggressive D. punctual

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、The uncontrolled emotional reaction of the nation to Lincoln’s death was incredible and demonstrated the high esteem________ he was held.

A.whom B.for whom

C.which D.in which

24、We were delayed at the airport. _________ we would have been here by lunch time.

A. However B. Instead

C. Probably D. Otherwise

25、The theory he sticks to _______ to be of no use in his new work ______ he finds it hard to fit in.

A．is proved; where

B．proves; with which

C．proving; to which

D．prove; how

26、A new study recently found that elephants in central African forests can encourage the growth of slow-growing trees and increase the ability of the forest to store carbon.

“As a tree, there’s a trade-off you can’t have it all,” explained Fabio Berzaghi, who led the study. “You either invest in growing fast, or in building a lot of structure with carbon to be more resistant.” Elephants prefer to eat fast-growing trees in more open spaces. As they feed and walk, they cause damage to these species, knocking over trees or breaking off branches, which results in an ecosystem that favors large, slow-growing hardwood trees. “As the elephants thin the forest, they increase the number of slow-growing trees and the forest is capable of storing more carbon, ” said Stephen Blake, one of the paper’s authors.

Scientists collected field measurements in the Congo Basin and used a computer model to predict how elephants would affect forest structure, and carbon storage potential in the long term. The data confirmed that when elephants are present, the forest contains larger trees and higher abundances of species with high wood density. Conversely (相反地)，should forest elephants go extinct, leaving those slow-growing trees struggling to compete with fast-growing species, it would result in a 7 percent loss of above-ground biomass (生物总量). As a result, central African forests could lose up to three billion tons of carbon, potentially accelerating climate change.

The sad reality is that humans are doing their best to rid the planet of elephants. “This study comes at a time when forest elephants are threatened as never before,” said Iain Douglas Hamilton, founder of Save the Elephants. “It is shocking that just as we are beginning to understand how elephants might have a key role in Africa in storing carbon, they are under real threat of extinction.” One limitation of the study, Mr. Berzaghi said, is that we do not know how much carbon has already been lost because of the elephants’ decline. But it does seem certain, he added, that putting a stop to illegal hunting and restoring forest elephant populations would bring climate benefits.

【1】What can we infer about slow-growing trees in Paragraph 2?

A．They are elephants’ favorite food.

B．They are easily hurt by elephants.

C．They can help forests store carbon.

D．They may reduce elephant populations.

【2】What would happen without elephants living in central African forests?

A．Climate change would possibly be sped up.

B．The forest structure would remain unchanged.

C．The forests would lose more fast-growing trees.

D．Larger trees would defeat fast-growing species.

【3】What did Mr. Berzaghi suggest people do?

A．Lead a low-carbon life.

B．Evaluate the carbon loss.

C．Stop destroying forests.

D．Protect forest elephants.

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

A．Humans and Nature Live in Harmony

B．Elephants Disappear in Parts of Africa

C．Climate Change Affects Forest Structure

D．Elephants Defend Against Climate Change

27、Last fall, I happened to overhear a student telling the others he had decided not to sign up for an introductory philosophy course. The demands of his major, he said seriously, meant he needed to take “practical” courses, and “enlightenment” would simply have to wait. For now, employability was the most important.

The students’ conversation fits into a larger alarming narrative about the role of the humanities in higher education. In a time of dizzying technological achievement and of rapid scientific innovation, sceptics of the humanities may question the usefulness of studying Aristotle, the Italian Renaissance or Chinese fiction.

Actually, I regret not interrupting that student to argue for taking that introductory philosophy course. I would have started by reminding him that, for much of America’s history, college graduates were not considered truly educated unless they had mastered philosophy, literature, political theory and history. The key role of higher education was to invite students into the conversations about matters like what it means to be alive and the definition of justice. Fostering engagement with these subjects is still an essential part of the university’s function in society.

I would have also mentioned to the student that he was misinformed about the job market. It is true that many employers are looking for graduates with specialized technical skills, but they also look for other capabilities. As the world is transformed by artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation, the unique human qualities of creativity, imagination and moral reasoning will be the ultimate coin of the realm. All these skills are developed in humanities courses.

Further, I would have argued that while a degree anchored in the sciences is an important precondition for many jobs, it is not the only route. Look no further than the founders of companies such as LinkedIn, Slack and Flickr, who are among the many tech businesspersons with degrees in the humanities, and who credit that training for their success.

Contrary to the widely held belief that humanities majors have a hard time getting jobs, recent studies show that those with humanities degrees are successful in the workplace, experiencing low rates of unemployment and reporting high levels of job satisfaction. The ratio between average median(中位数) incomes for humanities degree holders and those with business, engineering, and health and medical sciences degrees has been shown to narrow over the course of a career.

The case for the humanities can also be understood in less transactional terms and more as a foundational preparation for a life well lived. A humanities education plays a vital role in encouraging citizens to lead an examined life. It fosters critical thinking, self-reflection, empathy and tolerance, the usefulness of which only becomes more apparent as one navigates life’s challenges.

By all means, students should take courses they think practical and follow their interests, but if they also make a point of studying the literature of the Renaissance, or researching into modern poetry, or even taking introductory philosophy, we will all benefit.

【1】What do the students’ conversation show?

A．Students feel employment difficult.

B．Students think philosophy less important.

C．Students find scientific innovation amazing.

D．Students consider university courses unsatisfying.

【2】What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Highly valued.

B．Equally applied.

C．Strictly assessed.

D．Greatly improved.

【3】The author may agree that humanities _____.

A．discover students’ artistic ability

B．prepare students for graduation

C．raise awareness of social status

D．provide great insights into life

【4】Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage?

I: Introduction        P: Point        Sp: Sub-point(次要点)        C: Conclusion

A．

B．

C．

D．

28、Camp Chinqueka

June 23—Aug. 17； $ 3,600—$ 10,000

The active participants at Camp Awosting’s all-girls sister camp are sure to give the boys a run for their money when it comes time to compete. With everything from swimming to sailing? dance? drama and gymnastics? the campers rarely stand still? and they are encouraged to do it all! Mornings and afternoons are packed with exciting happenings? and when the sun goes down, there are dances? movie nights and more to keep everyone entertained. Ages 6—16.

Curious Jane Summer Camps

July 8—Aug. 16 : Mon.—Fri. 9 am—3 :30 pm； per week $ 585

Curious Jane offers small artists in the third through sixth grades the chance to select a theme for a weeklong program. “Kitchen Chemistry “Stop Motion" “Sew Fun" and “Spy Science" are just a few of the offerings on the menu. Chances are, once the first session ends, your little camper will request a return ticket. Ages 7—12.

New Victory Theater Camp

July 15—19： Mon.—Fri. 9 am—4 pm； per week $ 525

Your actors will get an in-depth theater experience in which participants create an entire play all by themselves—from the script and music to the sets and props （道具）--under the direction of experienced artists. They'll also see professional productions of the “Victory Dance" show and experiment with different art forms. Ages 7——12.

Writopia Camp

Aug. 12—Aug. 23； $ 3,675

The WriCampia program in the Poconos is perfect for those desiring to pen the next great American novel. Published authors and playwrights help kids learn the secrets to writing? poetry and what makes a great novel? while campers also enjoy arts activities such as photography, theater and filmmaking. In the evening, everyone gathers around the campfire to exchange stories or test their team-building skills. Ages 7——18.

【1】What is special about Camp Chinqueka?

A.Only girls are permitted to take part in.

B.Boys will be trained to run for money.

C.Campers will get performing experiences.

D.All are requested to see a film at night.

【2】What is “Kitchen Chemistry"?

A.A subject at school. B.A dish on a menu.

C.The theme of a program. D.The topic of a discussion.

【3】Which camp should those interested in writing novels go to?

A.Camp Chinqueka. B.Writopia Camp.

C.New Victory Theater Camp. D.Curious Jane Summer Camps.

29、This may sound like a joke about a lazy person’s dream job: Earn big money by staying in bed and watching TV. But this is really happening, and it’s a project of NASA, which is called Artificial Gravity Bed Rest Study.

Scientists are seeking 12 women to spend two full months in bed in the fall at a German lab, plus an additional month there for preparation and recovery. The first group of 12 test subjects, all men, already have started the study. Each participant will receive a reward of about $18,500.

The researchers are studying how the body adapts to weightlessness in space, which will help astronauts in future missions. Apparently being in bed for a long time is similar enough to being in gravity-less space.

Study subjects will spend the 60 days with their heads tilted（倾斜）down six degrees, much like conditions in space. Without gravity sending blood to the legs, astronauts’ heads are filled with fluids, resulting in “puffy-head, bird-legs” syndrome, according to the NASA website. Researchers will study how the shifts in fluid affect participants’ bodies, as well as possible bone and muscle loss.

Participants are encouraged to pass the time by watching TV, reading or doing any other activities while lying down alone in bed to overcome the extreme boredom.

Participants also need to be nonsmokers between ages 24 and 55, in good health, with normal body weight. During the study, they will spend 30 minutes a day in what is called a “short-arm human centrifuge（离心机）”, which produces artificial gravity and distributes fluids from the head back into the body.

If interested in the project, you can apply and click here.

【1】What do we know about the project of NASA?

A．It will cost $18,500 in all.

B．It is carried out in America.

C．It is now seeking 12 men test subjects.

D．It takes subjects three months to be in the project.

【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．All the participants will be tested in space.

B．The research is of little use to astronauts in future missions.

C．Participants being tested are required to be fully concentrated.

D．Shifts in fluid together with bone and muscle loss will be studied.

【3】Who is the most likely to be accepted as a participant in the project?

A．Kate, a teacher, obese.

B．Jack, a teenager, healthy.

C．Mary, in her thirties, athletic.

D．Tom, a heavy smoker, knowledgeable.

【4】What is the passage intended to do?

A．To study “puffy-head, bird-legs” syndrome.

B．To introduce a project of NASA to readers.

C．To persuade women to participate in the project.

D．To inform readers of the principles of centrifuge.

30、   Friendship is pleasant and necessary to people's life. A man without _______ is an angel without wings, _______ life will suffer because of _______ and depression. Friendship is the mother of our soul, which will warm us when _______ occurs. We have much to _______ with our friends in life, confusion, excitement, bitterness etc. And it's great to _______ up a sincere friendship.

It _______ many special qualities to make a friend. _______ should come first. Only when we get a better understanding of each other can we gain a(n) _______ and meaningful friendship. We may find our hobbies of __________ interests. This feeling of natural attraction gets us closer and closer. It also takes a special kind of love that seems to know no end. Never __________ to show your kindness to your friend when he/she is __________. Love is not selfish. Love is a(n) __________ by God that we should treasure all our life. Tolerance(宽容) is the third __________ part in friendship. There is no doubt that we are __________ persons. This personal difference may __________ disagreements between us in every aspect of our life. Don't just think about ourselves. Try to tolerate him/her in an easy mood. Saints(圣人) are not perfect, __________ those ordinary people like us. Afterwards, we should get a good communication.

Understanding, __________ and tolerance are the first three essences that come to a sincere friendship. Other qualities are also __________ such as thoughtfulness, trust and __________. Remember, friendship is your spirit's guard, treasure it.

【1】A.classmates B.partners C.competitors D.friends

【2】A.who B.whose C.that D.which

【3】A.loneliness B.responsibility C.independence D.friendship

【4】A.injury B.hurt C.wound D.ache

【5】A.argue B.connect C.share D.consult

【6】A.give B.keep C.put D.hold

【7】A.takes B.costs C.spends D.pays

【8】A.Recognizing B.Interests C.Understanding D.Patience

【9】A.convenient B.natural C.peaceful D.sincere

【10】A.common B.regular C.usual D.ordinary

【11】A.struggle B.hesitate C.intend D.escape

【12】A.in relief B.in surprise C.in trouble D.in danger

【13】A.reaction B.experience C.thought D.quality

【14】A.exciting B.necessary C.meaningful D.effective

【15】A.similar B.contradictory C.different D.dependant

【16】A.intend B.lead C.avoid D.cause

【17】A.let alone B.let go C.leave alone D.leave out

【18】A.success B.communication C.love D.trust

【19】A.developed B.listed C.understood D.concerned

【20】A.patience B.comfort C.ease D.safety

31、   The little boy with big brown eyes was waiting for us on the other side of the world. Ever since our adoption agency had _________ us, I’d been hurriedly _________ all the necessary paperwork. I made it a personal goal to never _________ the process. On one late afternoon in June. I rushed toward the closest FedEx office. I had some _________ to send overnight, and I wanted them to go out that day.

I thought I knew _________ the FedEx office was. I drove there as the minutes slipped away, only to find that the office was no longer _________ where I remembered it. Tears came to my eyes. This was _________ we all had a smartphone in our pockets. I had no way of _________ the correct location. _________ , I started driving toward home. I felt like a failure, as though I’d just __________ my new son to more days in an orphanage waiting for us.

Suddenly, I was __________ at a stoplight by an oversized box truck My anger turned to __________ when I saw the sign. It was a FedEx truck I __________ closely behind the truck. What were the __________ the truck would lead me straight to the FedEx office I was seeking?

It __________ the chances were good. Less than five minutes later, I saw a FedEx sign, and the truck made a turn into the parking lot. I had __________ in my eyes again.

Our documents went out that night. The truck driver __________ knew he was an angel for me that day. Three months later, we flew halfway around the world to __________ our son for the first time. We have been with him every day since.

Miracles are always around us __________ we are open to them. Sometimes, it’s a smile at the right time or a kind word. And every now and then, it’s even a big __________ that cuts us off in traffic.

【1】A.debated B.challenged C.matched D.scanned

【2】A.hiding B.completing C.evaluating D.underlining

【3】A.delay B.start C.repeat D.simplify

【4】A.gifts B.letters C.documents D.postcards

【5】A.how B.what C.which D.where

【6】A.locked B.located C.ranked D.repaired

【7】A.before B.after C.since D.when

【8】A.finding B.choosing C.describing D.showing

【9】A.Bored B.Delighted C.Disappointed D.Surprised

【10】A.compared B.sentenced C.appointed D.accompanied

【11】A.kept up B.put down C.taken in D.cut off

【12】A.guilt B.panic C.shock D.terror

【13】A.ran B.arose C.walked D.followed

【14】A.chances B.wonders C.doubts D.promises

【15】A.turned off B.turned out C.broke off D.broke out

【16】A.dust B.dirt C.tears D.sands

【17】A.just B.never C.exactly D.immediately

【18】A.free B.meet C.beat D.spoil

【19】A.if B.although C.unless D.until

【20】A.tree B.lie C.smile D.truck

32、   The other day I shared knowledge on several aspects of Hindi (印地) culture with you. Today I’m hoping to paint a better picture of _______ it means to give in Hindi and how their generosity differs from_______of Western culture.

I was_______when we learned the expression “thank you” doesn’t really exist in Hindi. In the mountains, it is _______used, and people often seemed _______when we tried to thank them. They _______ either turn their heads, or shake their hands at us.

When we asked our Indian friends why this is so, they _______ that giving and generosity are vital parts of their culture. Giving is more of a_______of “changing hands” than an act of generosity. In their eyes, the foods they would give us were _______ really “theirs”. They see them as something passed along to them and now they are ________ passing them along to us.

The villagers were eager to ________ their best cucumbers to a passing stranger. ________, people in the U.S. tend to________old, used, or unwanted things ________their treasured ones.

________, during a coffee break, a friend told me about how he donated his ________clothes and shoes — just for the ________of giving up the possessions he likes most. Giving is ________Westerners can certainly do. We can practice ________giving away the things we value most — not only actual physical possessions, but also perhaps even more ________, our time and attention.

【1】A.what B.how C.why D.when

【2】A.one B.that C.it D.both

【3】A.amused B.shocked C.interested D.disappointed

【4】A.often B.occasionally C.sometimes D.seldom

【5】A.bored B.excited C.frightened D.annoyed

【6】A.could B.should C.would D.might

【7】A.explained B.realized C.decided D.learned

【8】A.picture B.change C.matter D.state

【9】A.ever B.never C.yet D.already

【10】A.simply B.equally C.obviously D.partly

【11】A.give back B.give out C.give away D.give in

【12】A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Meanwhile

【13】A.return B.possess C.share D.donate

【14】A.better than B.rather than C.more than D.less than

【15】A.Interestingly B.Obviously C.Importantly D.Luckily

【16】A.expensive B.beautiful C.favorite D.casual

【17】A.experience B.pain C.target D.reason

【18】A.anything B.nothing C.something D.everything

【19】A.for B.about C.in D.by

【20】A.flexible B.significant C.efficient D.urgent

33、   One man was to meet his wife downtown and spend some time shopping with her. He waited_______ for 15 minutes. Then he waited impatiently for 15 minutes more. After that, he became_______. When he saw a photograph booth（照相亭）nearby, he had a(n) _______. He wore the most unhappy expression he could manage, which was not _______in that situation. In a few moments, he was holding four small prints that_______even him. He wrote his wife's name on the back of the photos and handed them to a _______behind the desk in the booth." _______ you see a small, dark lady with brown eyes and an apologetic expression,obviously_______someone, would you please give her this？" he said. He then_______his office in Morrison Building, ________that if a picture is worth a thousand words, then the four photos must be a good ________! He sat down with a smile. His wife ________those pictures. She carries them in her purse now and shows them to anyone who asks if she is married.

How are you with ________？ One person calls it "wait training." It seems that there is always something we are ________. We wait on traffic and we wait in lines. We wait to hear about a new job. We wait to complete school. We wait for someone to change his or her mind.Patience is an important ________of a happy and rewarding life. ________, some things are worth waiting for. ________presents many opportunities for waiting training. We can hate waiting, ________it or even get good at it! But one thing is ________--we cannot avoid it. How is your ________coming along？

【1】A.proudly B.respectfully C.patiently D.curiously

【2】A.angry B.hungry C.frightened D.thirsty

【3】A. question B.reason C.opinion D. idea

【4】A.serious B.difficult C.regular D.convenient

【5】A.hurt B.encouraged C.attracted D.shocked

【6】A.clerk B.secretary C.passer-by D.friend

【7】A.Since B.Before C.As D.If

【8】A.looking for B.working for C.sending for D.paying for

【9】A.called up B.returned to C.visited D.left

【10】A.worried B.disappointed C.satisfied D.surprised

【11】A.production B.preparation C.excuse D.lecture

【12】A.tore B.saved C.developed D.destroyed

【13】A.your wife B.your family C.patience D.determination

【14】A.hoping for B.waiting for C.ready for D.fit for

【15】A.lesson B.experience C.purpose D.quality

【16】A.For example B.After all C.Right now D.So far

【17】A.Every age B.Every shop C.Every day D.Every office

【18】A.accept B.control C.exchange D.reduce

【19】A.certain B.interesting C.precious D.easy

【20】A.photo taking B.job hunting C.decision making D.wait training

34、阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Smell the flowers before you go to sleep and you may just end up with rosy dreams. Have a whiff of rotten(腐烂的)eggs during the night and your dreams may be【1】(pleasant). So says researcher Dr. Boris Stuck, 【2】invited sleeping volunteers to a rose vs. rotten egg test in the University Hospital Mannheim in Germany. The subjects didn’t dream about roses【3】eggs, but rather he found that what they smelt affected the emotions of【4】(they) dreams.

And if you think【5】(smell) have a say in dreams, wait for what TV tells us. A UK study reveals that people exposed【6】black-and-white film and TV in their youth are to have monochromic(单色的)dreams throughout their life more【7】(probable). Eva Murzyn from the University of Dundee tested two age groups— one half 【8】(age) over 55 and【9】other half under 25.

The result? Under 5% of the dreams of the under-25s were in black and white. 【10】(watch)color TV in childhood seems to be the reason why.

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

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

In Congress, July 4, 1776

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

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

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

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

36、Directions: 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.

On a broiling afternoon when the men were away at work and all the women napped, I moved through majestic depths of silences, silences so immense I could hear the corn 【1】. Under these silences there was a / an orchestra of natural music playing notes no city child would ever hear. A certain cackle from the henhouse meant we had gained an egg. The creak of a porch swing told of a momentary breeze blowing across my grandmother’s yard. As I 【2】 along a mossy bank to surprise a frog, a 【3】splash told me the quarry had spotted me and slipped into the stream. Wandering among the sleeping houses, I learned that tin roofs crackle under the power of the sun, and when I tired and came back to my grandmother’s house, I padded into her dark cool living room, lay 【4】 on the floor, and listened to the hypnotic beat of her pendulum clock on the wall ticking the meaningless hours away.

I was enjoying the luxuries of a rustic nineteenth-century boyhood, but for the women Morrisonville life had few 【5】. Their lives were hard, endless, dirty labor.

For baths, laundry, and dishwashing, they hauled buckets of water from a spring at the foot of a hill. To heat it, they chopped kindling to fire their wood stoves. They boiled laundry in tubs, scrubbed it on washboards until knuckles were 【6】, and wrung it out by hand. Ironing was a business of lifting heavy metal weights heated on the stove top.

They scrubbed floors on hands and knees, thrashed rugs with carpet beaters, killed and plucked their own chickens, baked bread and parties, grew and conned their won vegetables, patched the family’s clothing on treadle-operated sewing machines, 【7】before the men to start the stove for breakfast and pack lunch pails, polished the chimneys of kerosene lamps, and even found time to tend the flowers that grew around every house. By the end of a summer day a Morrisonville woman had toiled like a serf.

At sundown the men drifted back from the fields exhausted and 【8】. They scrubbed themselves in enamel basins and, when supper was eaten, climbed up onto the porch to watch the night arrive. Presently the women 【9】 them, and the twilight music of Morrisonville began.

The swing creaking , rocking chairs 【10】 on the porch planks, voices murmuring approval of the sagacity of Uncle Irvey as he quietly observed for probably the ten-thousandth time in his life, “A man works from sun to sun, but a woman’s work is never done.”

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.

A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, becoming the first known case of human-animal 【1】, the zoo's chief veterinarian said on Sunday.

Nadia, the 4-year-old Malayan tiger that tested positive, was 【2】 for the COVID-19 disease after 【3】 a dry cough along with three other tigers and three lions, the Wildlife Conservation Society, which manages the zoo, said in a statement.

All of the cats are expected to recover, it said. But officials believe this is a unique case because Nadia became sick after 【4】 to an asymptomatic zoo employee, Paul Calle, chief veterinarian at the Bronx Zoo, told Reuters.

Calle said they did not know which employee infected the tiger. "This is the first time that we have discovered that a person infects the animal and the animal gets sick," Calle said, adding that they planned to share the findings with other zoos and institutions. " I guess 【5】 we will all have a better understanding as a result.

While the other tigers and lions were also 【6】 symptoms, the zoo decided to test only Nadia because she was the sickest and  had started to lose her appetite already, and they did not want to 【7】 all the cats to anesthesia(麻醉), Calle said.

Nadia 【8】 X-rays, an ultrasound(超声波) and blood tests to try to figure out what was making her sick . They decided to test for COVID-19 【9】 the surge in cases in New York City, the epicenter of the outbreak in the United States.The first tiger at the zoo, which has been shut since mid-March, began showing 【10】 of illness on March 27, according to the US Department of Agriculture National Veterinary Services Laboratories.

38、假设你是李华，某国际学校英语戏剧社社长。社团计划招募新成员，请你根据以下要点写一则招募启事。

1. 招募条件；

2. 应尽义务；

3. 报名方式。注意：

1. 词数 80 左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

参考词汇：戏剧 drama 招募 recruit

39、你是李华，与同学王明约好到他家讨论将要举行的英语演讲比赛，但是在路上目睹一起交通事故，并把伤者送往医院，没能赴约。请给他写一封道歉信，新的内容如下：

1. 向王明表示歉意

2. 解释未能赴约的原因

3. 约定时间以便再作讨论

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40、假设你是营养专家，请你根据下面的内容写一篇题目为 “Top Meal of the Day”的文章登在营养杂志上。

现状:许多高中学生不吃早餐（skip breakfast），其结果不仅影响白天的学习，而且导致身体变差。

原因:1.认为早餐不重要，可有可无；

2.早晨时间匆忙，为了节省时间不吃早晨；

3.女孩为了减肥而不吃早晨。

建议:每位学生都应该每天吃早餐。原因……（自定，至少两个）。

要求：1. 请按照要求使文章内容充实，上下文连贯通顺；

2. 词数：100左右。

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41、假定你是李华，你校举办了“中国诗歌文化研讨会”。请给你的英国笔友Lisa写一封邮件介绍有关情况，内容包括:

1. 时间和地点；

2. 活动的内容；

3. 活动的效果。

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:

中国诗歌文化研讨会 the Forum on Chinese poetic Culture

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