莆田2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、He was _______his bravery in his fight with the robber．

A. honoured with B. honoured as

C. in honour of D. honoured for

2、An exhibition of paintings ____ at the museum next week.

A.are to be held B.is to be held C.are holding D.will hold

3、It was ____ computer games that cost the boy a lot of time ____ he ought to have spent on his lessons.

A. played; that B. playing; when

C. to have played; which D. playing; /

4、They ______ with us for the time being.

A. would stay B. stay

C. have been staying D. will be staying

5、I am “one in a million” ______, there are not many people like me.

A.In other words B.In a word C.On the other hand D.For example

6、Throughout the last decade, more parks _____ with the goal of creating natural settings in urban environments.

A.linked up B.swelled up C.split up D.sprang up

7、With the old man ___ the way, we had no trouble in ___ that cave.

A.leading; finding B.leads; find C.led; to find D.was leading; found

8、—How about your journey to Mount Emei?

—Everything was wonderful except that our car _________ twice on the way.

A．slowed down

B．broke down

C．got down

D．put down

9、I hurried to the meeting hall, only______ that the meeting had been put off.

A.to tell B.to be told C.telling D.told

10、It would be a good idea to use a plastic bottle, ______ cut off, as a container to grow young plants in.

A. of which the top B. the top is C. the top being D. with its top

11、I’d appreciate ___ if you could come and help me once more and I always appreciate _____ me with my English in the past.

A. this; you to help B. it; your helping

C. it; you to help D. that; you helping

12、Nearly 3,500 years ago, people chewed on leaves ________ a special chemical to reduce body pains and fever.

A. possessed B. to possess C. having possessed D. possessing

13、Finally, my thanks go to my tutor, who has offered a lot of suggestions and comments on my paper and ________ every page of my draft.

A. approved   B. quoted   C. polished   D. folded

14、-Did you meet with your head teacher in the concert last night？

-Yes. It was in the interval___________ we met.

A.what B.that C.where D.when

15、After the crisis, the President said it would be essential to ____ the financial system.

A. reform B. inform

C. perform D. conform

16、The accused man ___________ himself innocent.

A.conducted B.abolished C.resigned D.declared

17、The medical staff of Leishenshan hospital in Wuhan   at the hospital square on April 4, 2020.

A.majored B.mentioned C.motivated D.mourned

18、___ picks up the wallet and hands it in will be praised by the teacher .

A.Who B.Whoever C.That who D.Who that

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

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

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

20、He paid the boy $10 for washing ten windows, most of ___ hadn’t been cleaned for at least a year.

A.these B.those C.that D.which

21、Lily, though too young to go to school, _________ easily recite 2000 poems.

A.must B.can C.need D.should

22、I feel both excited and nervous to speak before such a large audience, so I spent a lot of time _______ my lecture.

A.promoting B.releasing C.refreshing D.polishing

23、The fact has worried us more and more students have got near-sighted.

A. what B. which C. that   D. though

24、There _____________. And here ________________ .

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

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

25、Please don't ________ these details to anyone else. Just keep them to yourself.

A.give out B.let out C.point out D.put out

26、   Washington State's growing population of gray wolves is exposing deep divides among residents and testing its decision makers. And managing the animals is about to get more complicated, as the state begins drawing up a management plan and weighing whether to start a hunting season.

The wolves, nearly non-existent in the Northwestern state for almost a century, have grown in numbers about 28% each year since 2008, about a decade after they were introduced to Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. By late last year, Washington had at least 126 wolves and 27 packs.

The wolves' return has brought cheers from conservationists, who view them as symbolic creatures that can improve the state's ecosystems, and criticism from farmers and livestock（家畜）owners, who see them as killers threatening livelihoods. With wolves expected to reach targeted recovery levels in a few years, the debate over how to manage them is getting fierce. Officials recently canceled three public meetings about wolves after threats of violence and Interruption.

Wolves were largely eradicated across the Western U.S. in the 20th century, targeted by government agencies and hunted by farmers and other private citizens. In 1995, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service relocated some wolves to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, leading to their return in the West.

Tensions in Washington have risen after decisions from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to kill a number of wolves responsible for the deaths or injury of cattle and livestock. The conflict is centered in Ferry County in the northeastern part of the state. Fish and Wildlife staff this year killed nine wolves in Ferry County-including the last of a pack that killed or injured 29 livestock in the county.

Washington governor Jay Inslee has asked the state Fish and Wildlife agency to reduce the need to kill wolves as a result of their killing livestock, and instead increase the use of deterrent（威慑物）which can include electric fencing or range riders to monitor cattle and other livestock. Officials have said killing wolves is a last choice.

Meanwhile, researchers are racing to understand the wolves’ effect on the ecosystem to better inform how to manage the population.

【1】What is puzzling the state?

A．Why gray wolves can reproduce so quickly.

B．When a management plan should be drawn up.

C．Whether wolves should be hunted seasonally.

D．How they can persuade residents to live in harmony with gray wolves.

【2】What do conservationists think of the growing population of gray wolves?

A．They have reached the targeted recovery levels.

B．They have a positive effect on the local ecosystem.

C．They are responsible for threatening the lives of farmers and livestock.

D．They are a good example to get nearly non-existent animals back to nature.

【3】What does the underlined word “eradicated” mean?

A．Removed.

B．Introduced.

C．Released.

D．Reproduced.

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

A．Wolves facing possible hunt in Washington.

B．Wolves involved in a war against.

C．Wolves in danger of being wiped out.

D．Wolves on the way to growing rapidly in Washington.

27、   He was once referred to as the Picasso of poetry. Beloved by Chileans of all classes, he is one of the most widely read and respected poets in history. And this year is the 100th birthday of Pablo Neruda (1904—1973)．

Born with the name Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto, he was a tall, shy and lonely boy. He loved to read and started to write poetry when he was ten. The American poet Walt Whitman, whose framed picture Neruda later kept on his table, became a major influence on his work.

However, his father did not like the idea of having a poet for a son and tried to discourage him from writing. To cover up（掩饰）the publication of his first poem, he took the pen name Pablo Neruda.

In 1924 Neruda gained fame with his most widely read work “Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair”. Yet his rich experience as a diplomat and exile(流亡) made him go beyond the theme of love. His work also reflected the political struggle of the left and development of South America. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971.

Neruda loved the sea which he saw as creative, destructive and forever moving. He found inspiration in the power and freedom of the waves and the seabirds on the coast. “I need the sea because it teaches me,” he wrote. “I move in the university of the waves.” He loved how the sea forever renewed itself, a renewal echoed in his work.

【1】Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto took the pen name Pablo Neruda because________.

A. literary greats usually used the pen name

B. his father encouraged him to use the name

C. he was greatly influenced by other poets

D. he wanted to prevent his father knowing the publication

【2】Which of the following is not the theme of his works?

A. Love. B. Political struggle.

C. Social reform. D. Development of South America.

【3】The last paragraph mainly tells us________.

A. the sea gave Neruda vast writing inspiration

B. the beautiful scenery along the Chile coast

C. Neruda’s poems were widely read overseas

D. Neruda loved to write his poems near the sea

【4】Which of the following best describes Pablo Neruda?

A. Brilliant and passionate. B. Brave and impatient.

C. Committed and awkward. D. Friendly and honest.

28、   With Memorial Day and summer right around the corner, you’re bound to feel a serious case of wanderlust coming on. Whether you want to travel the world or just squeeze in a weekend getaway to your nearest National Park, camping is always the answer. Whatever you’ve got in mind, we’ve rounded up a selection of the world’s most beautiful camping spots to get you started.

Yosemite National Park, California

Ninety-five percent of Yosemite National Park is set apart for wilderness, which means no cars, no buildings, and no electricity. Sleep under the stars and hike up to Glacier Point for a view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. Make sure you store your food properly though-black bears are common!

Boya Lake Provincial Park, Canada

Boya Lake Provincial Park, known for the color and clarity of its lake, is a great place to  enjoy any type of water recreation. The lake is also one of the few in the north that’s warm enough for swimming. The area was carved out by glaciers, leaving many islands and lakes behind for modern campers to explore on the park’s hiking trails.

Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Corcovado National Park is home to five percent of the world’s biodiversity-National Geographic described it as the most “geographically intense” place in the world. Camping is a great option for a visit to Costa Rica: you’ll be at the heart of the rainforest, away from the country’s touristy resorts.

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

If you’ve always dreamed of safaris (野外观兽旅行), Maasai Mara is the place to go. The best time to visit this large game reserve is between July and October, when you can witness the annual migration (迁徙)of Thomson’s gazelle, zebra, and wildebeest to and from the neighboring Serengeti, in Tanzania. Camp on the banks of the Mara River and hang out with the local Maasai people, well-known for their unique customs and dress.

【1】What are campers advised to do in Yosemite National Park?

A．To seek wild black bears.

B．To keep their food well.

C．To buy food in the store there.

D．To avoid the attack of black bears.

【2】Which park offers the best lake view?

A．Yosemite National Park.

B．Maasai Mara National Reserve .

C．Corcovado National Park.

D．Boya Lake Provincial Park.

【3】What is special about the Maasai Mara National Reserve?

A．Campers can experience folk customs there .

B．It has Nature Reserve for wildlife.

C．It allows camping along the river.

D．Campers can migrate with wild animals there.

29、   If you live in Shanghai, you might have to take a “lesson” in sorting garbage, as the city recently introduced new garbage-sorting regulations. It’s now required that people should sort garbage into four categories, namely recyclable, harmful, dry and wet waste. However, if people fail to sort their garbage properly, they can be fined up to 200 yuan. More cities are introducing similar regulations, following the practice in Shanghai. By the end of 2020, garbage-sorting systems will have been built in 46 major Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shenzhen, reported People’s Daily.

According to a study by the Policy Research Center for Environment and Economy, under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, over 90 percent of the public believe that garbage sorting is important for the protection of the environment. However, garbage sorting is still a big problem in China. Only 30 percent of participants said they think they are adequately sorting their trash, the study noted.

According to Xinhua News Agency, it’s partly because many people lack the willingness to sort their own waste. In the past, some previous garbage regulations didn’t give clear fines for people who failed to sort garbage. “It’s a must to have a legal guarantee to promote garbage sorting.” Liu Jianguo, a professor from Tsinghua University, told China Daily. He also added “the importance of the new regulations in Shanghai is to change the past voluntary action into compulsory action for everyone”

Aside from China, many other foreign countries have also introduced garbage-sorting regulations. In Japan, waste sorting has become a basic survival skill, reported Xinhua. There is a fixed time for disposal of each kind of garbage and littering can result in high fines and even jail time. In Germany too, people are asked to sort waste into specific categories, reported HuffPost. For example, in Berlin, people have yellow bins for plastic and metals and blue bins for paper and cardboard.

【1】What can we learn from paragraph 1?

A.People will be fined not less than 200 yuan.

B.Shanghai works as a pioneer in garbage sorting.

C.All the cities use the same regulations as Shanghai.

D.Poisonous waste belongs to four categories in sorting.

【2】Which statement is true according to the passage?

A.Not all the public attach importance to garbage sorting.

B.Garbage-sorting system have been built in 46 major cities.

C.People in Shanghai aren’t fined clearly if they fail to sort garbage now.

D.People may be put in prison because of littering in Germany.

【3】What can be inferred from Liu Jianguo’s words?

A.Legal guarantee is a must to promote garbage sorting.

B.There is a growing concern over garbage sorting worldwide.

C.He supports the legal regulations in garbage sorting.

D.The sorting action should be changed from compulsory to voluntary.

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

A.Hard to Recycle Appropriately

B.Serious Waste Problems in Big Cities

C.Garbage Sorting Practice in Shanghai

D.Important Regulations in Shanghai

30、   Lisa Meeks was in medical school at Harvard. However, she _______ a rare muscle disease and the _______ thing she expected was to be stopped from her goal. Unfortunately, then came the sad news that her _______ in the field was zero and she had no right to go into medicine. Lisa _______ from medical school but didn't end up becoming a practicing doctor. This was before the Disabilities Act passed in 1990, so she just didn't have the _______ to do so.

Doctors are often _______ as super humans who can create miracles of all kinds.

They're seen as fearless _______, not the ones who are also in need of care. However, an online campaign is now starting to _______ that view. “We believe it is _______ to respect medical professionals with disabilities and protect their right", says Lisa Meeks, the ________ of this project. “The ________ has successfully helped many doctors stand up____________,” she says.

Meeks had this thought earlier this year: “ If doctors with disabilities saw more people like themselves, would they be more confident and talk more____________ about their challenges?"  ______________, she decided to start an online movement called Docs With Disabilities. The goal was to find 20 disabled doctors who were ____________ to share their stories. Her mailbox was soon____________with personal stories from doctors with disabilities. And now another campaign, Nurses With Disabilities, has ______________, too.

“ I felt this was a really ____________ opportunity to introduce doctors with disabilities to the ____________，” she says. “To let more people know that there is not only one or two doctors with disabilities, but that there are a number of them and they never____________in their career.”

【1】A.developed B.noticed C.produced D.cured

【2】A.last B.best C.only D.next

【3】A.account B.number C.chance D.outcome

【4】A.resigned B.graduated C.escaped D.suffered

【5】A.wish B.patience C.ability D.right

【6】A.appointed B.elected C.considered D.employed

【7】A.directors B.members C.pirates D.heroes

【8】A.support B.express C.challenge D.spread

【9】A.common B.important C.awkward D.convenient

【10】A.founder B.operator C.doctor D.nurse

【11】A.medicine B.campaign C.miracle D.operation

【12】A.once B.still C.again D.only

【13】A.humorously B.openly C.cautiously D.quickly

【14】A.However B.Besides C.Instead D.Therefore

【15】A.willing B.modest C.calm D.free

【16】A.flooded B.equipped C.divided D.accompanied

【17】A.given up B.stepped aside C.won back D.joined in

【18】A.private B.simple C.traditional D.great

【19】A.community B.hospital C.public D.academy

【20】A.argue B.stop C.betray D.rest

31、   Only some people were at the railway station just after 2 pm. A man_______a pillar( 柱子)，waiting for the train. Then suddenly Tulic _______him falling forward onto the tracks.

“This man,” said Rachelle, a researcher also on the _______ , “ overlooked the edge, then dropped onto the tracks carelessly. ”

“_______gentleman was trying to awake him, _______he just couldn’t,” said another eyewitness, “and two more jumped down.”

“I don’t know where these men got the wit(智力,智慧) and the _______, ” Tulic recalled. “The man who fell was tall, strong and heavy. He was kind of _______in the tracks. It was really _______to know the train was coming, only two stations away.”

On the tracks, the_______ man was sat up by the three, who then ________ him from below to others that raised him from above and ________him onto the platform. Then the three ________were pulled back to safety by helping hands. The train________immediately they were all clear.

He was not ________. Two others attended him, repeating, “Buddy, you’ll be fine.” Then a( an)________arrived, and the man was taken to hospital ________.

David, one of the three, told gothamist.com that he had ________with the injured man, who couldn’t recall what had happened.

“That is the ________thing," Tulic said. “ and seeing people helping others ________was really beautiful, especially without ________the person.

【1】A.put up B.climbed down C.rested against D.painted over

【2】A.set B.found C.kept D.looked for

【3】A.road B.stage C.train D.platform

【4】A.Another B.One C.Every D.Any

【5】A.but B.so C.because D.if

【6】A.politeness B.quickness C.nervousness D.quietness

【7】A.stuck B.interested C.lost D.involved

【8】A.right B.eager C.tense D.important

【9】A.uncertain B.unlucky C.unhappy D.unconscious

【10】A.scratched B.lifted C.hit D.hanged

【11】A.signaled B.pushed C.rolled D.span

【12】A.drivers B.conductors C.passengers D.rescuers

【13】A.pulled in B.pulled out C.pulled over D.pulled down

【14】A.abnormal B.aboard C.alone D.absent

【15】A.lorry B.bus C.train D.ambulance

【16】A.instantly B.carefully C.hopefully D.approximately

【17】A.competed B.chatted C.played D.fought

【18】A.hardest B.cheapest C.greatest D.easiest

【19】A.in need B.in silence C.in surprise D.in comfort

【20】A.inviting B.greeting C.finding D.knowing

32、   A little boy almost thought of himself as the most________child in the world because poliomyelitis(小儿麻痹症)made his leg lame and his teeth ugly.He seldom played with his ________；and when the teacher asked him to answer questions,he always ________ his head without a word.

One spring,the boy's father told his children to plant a sapling(树苗)each person in front of the house.The father said to the children,"Whose sapling grows ________,I will buy him or her a favorite gift.”The boy also wanted to get his father's gift.But seeing his brothers and sisters ________ water to water the trees merrily,anyhow,he ________ an idea:he hoped the tree he planted would die soon.So watering it once or twice,he never ________to it.A few days later,when the little boy went to see his tree again,he was surprised to find it not only didn't wilt,but also grew some ________ leaves,and ________ with the trees of his brother and sister,his appeared greener.His father ________ his promise,bought the little boy his favorite gift and said to him:from the tree he planted,he would become a/an _____ botanist when he grew up.Since then,the little boy slowly became ________.One day,the little boy lay on the bed but couldn't sleep.Looking at the bright moonlight outside the window,he suddenly ________what the biology teacher once said,plants ________grow at night.Why not go to see the tree？When he came to the courtyard on tiptoe,he found his father was splashing ________ under his tree.All of a sudden,he understood:his father had been ________ fertilizing his small tree！He returned to his room,________ running down his face without restraint(克制).Decades passed.The little boy didn't become a botanist,but he was elected President of the United States.His name was Franklin Roosevelt.

Love is the best nourishment of life；________ it is just a drop of clear water,it can make the tree of life thrive(茁壮成长).Maybe that tree is thin or withered,but as long as there is nourishment of ________,it can flourish and even ________ towering trees.

【1】A. innocent B. awesome C. unfortunate D. intelligent

【2】A. classmates B. parents C. teachers D. leaders

【3】A. nodded B. lowered C. tapped D. raised

【4】A. fastest B. steadily C. lowest D. best

【5】A. pumping B. carrying C. holding D. drinking

【6】A. found out B. put forward C. hit upon D. gave out

【7】A. said B. applied C. attended D. recognized

【8】A. muddy B. fresh C. attractive D. juicy

【9】A. connected B. satisfied C. marked D. compared

【10】A. kept B. made C. broke D. forgot

【11】A. unimportant B. outstanding C. merciful D. significant

【12】A. pessimistic B. realistic C. impractical D. optimistic

【13】A. recovered B. accomplished C. distinguished D. recalled

【14】A. generally B. scarcely C. extremely D. abruptly

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

【16】A. openly B. unfriendly C. painfully D. secretly

【17】A. raindrops B. tears C. floods D. sweats

【18】A. as if B. so that C. even if D. as a result of

【19】A. love B. sympathy C. syndrome D. hatred

【20】A. grow into B. go through C. look into D. refer to

33、   Several weeks ago I got a call from a good friend whose husband had just been diagnosed with cancer. “Do we tell the kids?” she asked. “_______.” I answered “The boys deserve to know the_______,however heartbreaking it is,” I continued. Adults always insist that children be honest, _______ how many of us are honest with our kids, particularly about the_______ stuff: death, disease, corruption, our own failings?

I believe in telling children the truth. I believe this is vital for their understanding of the world, their confidence, and the _______ of their morals and values. This doesn’t mean kids need to be unnecessarily frightened or told more than they can_______.

Many people think they’re protecting children when they spare them the truth. I _______. I believe children _______ an enviable ability to cope with and _______ what even adults find annoying; they can accept the unacceptable in a way that __________ me. Kids also have an unusual sense when something is __________. They know a fake smile when they see one, they realize when we’re uneasy, and they can __________ when we’re lying.

One night I was in the car with our two oldest daughters. It was dark and cozy — the __________ time for a heart-to-heart conversation. One of our girls said, “Mom, have you ever smoked cigarettes?” I stalled (故意拖延) a little, but the girls __________. They had me and they knew it .  __________ I told them the truth. What happened next was an honest and direct__________ about the lure and danger of cigarettes, well worth any discomfort. I believe my honesty was much more__________ than warnings or platitudes (老生常谈).

Time marches on, and so do__________. While I’ve made mistakes as a parent, I do have clear and__________ relationships with each of our children. I believe my being truthful with our children has__________, because I’m pretty sure that now they are honest with me.

【1】A.Quickly B.Especially C.Finally D.Absolutely

【2】A.truth B.answer C.way D.cause

【3】A.and B.but C.or D.for

【4】A.new B.dangerous C.tough D.original

【5】A.arrangement B.development C.commitment D.assessment

【6】A.prevent B.enjoy C.handle D.skip

【7】A.survive B.hesitate C.admit D.disagree

【8】A.possess B.seek C.balance D.skip

【9】A.make notes of B.make use of C.make sense of D.make mention of

【10】A.scares B.astonishes C.discourages D.embarrasses

【11】A.over B.important C.wrong D.impossible

【12】A.tell B.pretend C.monitor D.interrupt

【13】A.local B.perfect C.long D.last

【14】A.quarreled B.laughed C.insisted D.sighed

【15】A.Again B.Instead C.Otherwise D.Therefore

【16】A.concern B.discussion C.defense D.complaint

【17】A.effective B.careful C.emotional D.gentle

【18】A.parents B.dreams C.grades D.children

【19】A.special B.proper C.open D.personal

【20】A.fell off B.went off C.set off D.paid off

34、

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

36、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.

37、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?

38、孩子在家里是否应该做家务是一个有争议的问题。请以“Should Children Do House-work?”为题写一篇短文投给校英语报，内容包括：

1.表明自己的观点；

2.阐述理由。

注意：

1.写作词数应为80左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Should Children Do Housework?

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39、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文，续写词数应为150左右

Last Saturday,David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them,he heard the woman yell,“How stupid you are! You're good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there,looking upset.

David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs Brown in middle school. After he entered middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing,which David believed. But one day it all changed.

One day,in an English writing class,Mrs Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading the book. A few days later,David handed in his story. He didn't give it much thought. But the next day to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written.

When David read that,he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.

That day after he returned home,he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs Brown the next morning. And again he was praised.

David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs Brown to read them and correct them for him. Mrs Brown always correct them for him. Mrs Brown always corrected the mistakes he had made and gave him good advice to improve them. One year later,David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.

He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college,he had his first book published. With some more books coming out,he became famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs Brown's encouragement. Without her encouragement,his life might be very different now.

Paragraph 1:

Inspired by his own life story,David decided to do something for that boy.

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Paragraph 2:

The mother was ashamed when she heard that.

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40、如今，网络不文明用语(uncivilized words)的现象越发严重，而且给现实社会和网络世界都造成了负面的影响，因此某报社就该现象向学生征文。

假定你是李华，请你就一下写作要点向该报社投稿。内容要点如下：

1.简要概括其现状及危害；

2.给出可行的建议。

注意：1.词数：100左右；

2.信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear editor,

I am Li Hua from Xinhua Middle School. I’m writing to

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Yours,

Li Hua

41、假设你是高二学生李华，你所居住的城市正在争创全国文明城市，作为一个有责任心的市民，你注意到了两个有待改进的现象，即共享单车随意摆放；行人或车辆时有抢道，不按交通规则出行。请你给市长写封信，建议关注这两个问题并提出你的相应整改措施。

相关词汇：全国文明城市  National Civilized City共享单车  shared bike任意的，胡乱的 random行人pedestrians

注意：开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mayor,

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Yours Sincerely,

Li Hua