来宾2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、The new couple spent some money for the  ______ of the furniture necessary for their new house.

A.distribution B.manufacture C.donation D.purchase

2、She was on the point of going out _________ the telephone rang.

A. while B. when

C. as D. the moment

3、It’s not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to do______ makes life happy.

A. that B. which

C. what D. who

4、A clean environment can help the city bid for Olympics which ____ will promote its economic development.

A. in nature B. in return

C. in turn D. in fact

5、I am very outgoing and have learned to ______ to my disability.

A.adopt B.adapt C.suit D.accustomed

6、I gratefully ______ financial support from several local businesses.

A. contradict B. recommend

C. distribute D. acknowledge

7、A new study ____the marmoset’s reputation for admirable community values. Researchers report that these caregivers share their food more generously with little ones in private than when they are surrounded by the watchful eyes of other community members.

A.shines B.damages C.affects D.protects

8、On her son's arrival, she ______ her son's face as if she hadn't seen him for years.

A.noticed B.looked at C.scanned D.saw

9、Only when the circuit breaker mechanism was triggered________what a negative impact the epidemic had made on the country’s economy.

A.had they realized B.they realized C.they realize D.did they realize

10、The library needs _______, but it’ll have to wait until Sunday.

A. cleaning B. be cleaned

C. clean D. being cleaned

11、People are warned ________ in that city because there is some virus going around the city.

A. to not tour B. touring not

C. not to tour D. not touring

12、The theory, ____ my opinions are based, consists of three parts.

A.on which B.in which C.on that D.which

13、He ______ his first wife who was considerate to him and soon married a girl who was 20 years junior_____ him.

A.divorced; to B.divorced from; to C.separated; with D.separated from; for

14、Satellites make TV accessible to people who live far away from cities, and satellite dishes can be often seen________ throughout the countryside and remote areas.

A.distributing B.to distribute C.distribute D.distributed

15、He________ the wall and just looked at everybody in the room.

A.loaded with B.lined up C.held back D.leaned against

16、________ a day when few noble persons ever spoke to those of humble origins except________ an order, Jefferson went out of his way to talk with people of humble origins.

A.On … give B.On … gave

C.In … giving D.In … to give

17、A Chinese spokesman said on Wednesday that the support for Taiwan-funded companies to develop on the mainland remains consistent and___________.

A.explicit B.specific C.reserved D.contradictory

18、It is exactly ______ we behave ______has changed the world.

A.which; that B.how; that C.how; what D.what; that

19、The best books are treasures of good words and  golden thoughts, ______ , remembered and cherished, become our constant companions.

A.that B.which C.where D.where

20、_______ with heavy loads of school work ______ he became an easy target of the flu.

A. So tired was the student; that B. So tired the student was; that

C. Tired as the student was; which D. The student was so tired; which

21、I worked on the program, and surprisingly found they had ________ the most challenging part, which became less of a burden.

A. set out B. laid out

C. put out D. cut out

22、Snaking through the deserts, the Nile would flood almost _____ each year in June.

A.normally B.variably C.invariably D.increasingly

23、The desks and seats can be ____________ the height of any child.

A.adapted with B.adapted to C.adjusted with D.adjusted to

24、The accused man ___________ himself innocent.

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

25、Do you think regular exercise ___________ good health?

A. benefit from B. reach for

C. make for D. go for

26、Reasons Why Change Is Good for You

We all know that change is hard because your brain is used to doing the same thing again and again. 【1】 But the positive consequence is really great. Here are four reasons why change is good for you:

◆ 【2】

Life in the comfort zone is easy. You simply follow a routine and you can predict the results. Outside of the comfort zone, your assumptions are questioned. The idea of doing the same thing over and over without question is discouraged.

◆ You get to experience more.

【3】 When you look back on your life, all of the really amazing things are because of a new experience you had. All of those vacations you took and all of the people you have met have taught you more than you ever learned in school. These experiences now make up who you are today.

◆ You’ll be more flexible and adaptable.

Without doubt, change makes you more flexible and adaptable. You learn to deal with things in a way that seems foreign but acceptable and achievable. 【4】 You begin to thrive (茁壮成长) in new situations because you have proven to yourself that you can, not only handle change, but FLOURISH.

◆ You have more fun.

When you are open to change, you are open to saying YES to more. You are open to more experiences and opportunities. 【5】 When you add all of these things together, you are going to have a more colorful life and you’ll have a ton of fun figuring it all out along the way—there’s no doubt about it.

A．You are pushed out of your comfort zone.

B．Experience is waiting for you at the doorstep.

C．You have the opportunity to meet more people too.

D．Whether the change is good or bad for you, it does happen.

E．We also know how challenging it can be to go through change.

F．Then, you’ll be more confident when in the next uncomfortable situation.

G．Change is good because you have the chance to involve in new experiences.

27、Americans are getting older, and family size is getting smaller. That means the United States will have less working adults in the future. By 2030, twenty percent of U.S. residents will be 66 years of age or older. That compares to 13 percent in 2010, and just under 10 percent in 1970.

The aging population could be a concern if Americans expect to have an expanding population, says David Kelly. “If you're investing in things like the housing industry or the auto industry and you need an ever-growing population, then you have to adjust to a world in which the U.S. population is growing more slowly,” he said.

Different studies show that an aging population cuts into economic growth, and older workers who stay on the job are often less productive than younger ones.

But as Americans are aging, last year the birth rate nationwide dropped to its lowest level in 32 years. Less than 3.8 million babies were born in 2018, which is two percent less than the year before. Taken as a whole, the population grew only six-tenths of one percent in 2018, compared to 1.2 percent growth in the 1990s.

Kelly said the low birth rate is not necessarily bad news. Looking beyond economics, a growing world population could do more damage to Earth’s environment. He said that U.S. policy makers should plan for dealing with a smaller workforce. “We really should adapt to a world of slow population growth because it's clearly happening to us,” he said.

What will replace human workers? Like others, Kelly expects the lack of workers to fuel the growth of robotics and artificial intelligence. He said that Americans need to prepare for the U.S. economic growth to slow a little in the future. Another way to fix the decreasing workforce is to add more legal immigrants（移民）. Immigrants usually arrive in the United States when they are of working age.

But this is not an easy solution, because the U.S. Congress and President Donald Trump continue to disagree over how to deal with immigration issues.

The U.S. economy can easily make changes to deal with the slower population growth, Kelly said. But he worries that politics could get in the way of solutions. “The real question is a political question,” he notes, “because it seems even as our population matures（成熟） in years, it seems that our political system gets less mature in terms of thought process.”

【1】What is the main problem discussed in the passage?

A．Solutions to the lack of workers.

B．Conventional political systems.

C．Adaptation to the slow growth.

D．The aging population in America.

【2】According to the passage, aging Americans will contribute to _______.

A．an ever-growing birth rate

B．a catastrophe in some industry

C．slow economic development

D．a perfect Earth's environment

【3】What does "this" in paragraph 7 refer to?

A．The fast development of robotics.

B．The growth of artificial intelligence.

C．The fixing of decreasing workforce.

D．The adding of more legal immigrants.

【4】As for the solution to the problem, what is Kelly's attitude?

A．Optimistic.

B．Casual.

C．Concerned.

D．Desperate.

28、When you feel down, you are expecting to receive support or comfort from your friends. Your friends feel the same way. However, it may be not easy to cheer up your friends when you can’t be by their side. 【1】

Ask if there’s anything you can do to help. Different people prefer to be comforted in different ways. Ask if there’s anything specific you can do to help your friends.【2】 While you’re talking on the phone, say something like, "What can I do to help? I’m always here if you need anything.

【3】 This simple gesture can really brighten your friends’ day. If your friends are in need of comfort, send them frequent reminders that you’re thinking of them. Share something that reminded you of them. It will let your friends know that they’re still important in your life even if they’re far away.

List why you think they’re special.【4】 Send them a list of all the reasons why you think they’re amazing. Whether it be their kind and compassionate (富有同情心的) nature, their sense of style, or their ability to find the coolest music, tell them why you are so grateful to know them. After reading what you have listed, they will feel encouraged.

Send them a gift. Surprise them with something special to make their day. Arrange for flowers to be delivered to their apartment or mail them one of their favorite albums. 【5】 A homemade gift, like a knitted (针织的) scarf or a piece of artwork, will lift their spirits all the same.

A．Send a gift to them to celebrate their success.

B．Thankfully, there are many ways you can help.

C．Therefore, you can visit them to cheer them up.

D．Text them to let them know they’re on your mind.

E．You don’t have to go all out in terms of spending.

F．If they’ve been down on themselves lately, they may need a reminder.

G．The question alone will show you care, and they will appreciate your kind offer.

29、Mary had struggled to find the right words to convey her thoughts and feelings ever since she was a child. She was often told that she was “too quiet” or “too shy”, and as she grew older, she became increasingly self-conscious about her inability. It wasn’t that she didn’t have anything to say — far from it. Mary’s mind was constantly racing with ideas and observations, but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t seem to get the words out.

“Mary, I need to talk to you,” Mr. Thompson, the boss of Mary’s new company, said one day, his voice serious. Mary’s heart sank. “Don’t worry,” Mr. Thompson said, noticing Mary’s panic. “It’s not that kind of conversation. I just wanted to talk to you about something that’s been on my mind lately.”

He paused for a moment, collecting his thoughts. “I’ve noticed that you’ve been struggling a bit lately. It seems like you’re having a tough time communicating with customers. I hear that you’re proficient at writing. So why not join our Advertising Department? Besides, I have another suggestion…”

Mary kept nodding, unable to find the words to express her gratitude.

Following Mr. Thompson’s suggestion, Mary joined a writing competition. She had always been a talented writer, and she knew that she had the potential to create something truly special. So she set to work, pouring her heart and soul into her essay. The words started flowing, and Mary found herself writing with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose.

The judges of the competition were amazed by Mary’s essay, and they selected it as the winner. Mary was thrilled, and she was grateful to have finally found the right way to do a good job.

【1】What is Mary’s problem?

A．She was too self-conscious.

B．She had nothing to say with people.

C．She had too many thoughts in mind.

D．She didn’t know how to communicate.

【2】Why did Mr. Thompson have a talk with Mary?

A．To offer advice on her development.

B．To make her feel comfortable.

C．To give her a job promotion.

D．To point out her problem.

【3】How did Mary feel when creating her essay?

A．Confident.

B．Unsure.

C．Serious.

D．Relaxed.

【4】What can we know from Mary’s experience?

A．It is never too late to learn.

B．Actions speak louder than words.

C．Losses on one side and gains on the other.

D．Diligence can make up for lack of intelligence.

30、   When Katherine and her daughter drove past Katherine's beloved old home, she would say, "I'd like to have that house back." On her 90th birthday, that wish came true.

All Katherine wanted for her 90th birthday was to ______ childhood home. Her daughter, Emily wasn't so ______ for the idea. And, as the old saying goes, you can ______ really go home again However, the mom and daughter often drove from their ______ town to pass Katherine's beloved old home.

One day, as Emily visited her local craft store, inspiration ______ her: Her mother could have her house back—in replica(复制品) ______. Emily connected with Ray Meyers, a local retired dentist with a ______ for woodworking. Ray took precise measurements and ______ details with the help of the current homeowners.

The replica home and the amazing story behind it deserved a special ______. Emily arranged a surprise party at which the replica and Katherine would be ______, But keeping Katherine in the ______ was a painful task.

"Ray would ask me questions about the house," Emily says of the planning ______." I couldn't ______ everything because the last time I was inside was when I was a teenager. I would ______ mother and start a conversation where I would say, ' Oh, by the way, do you remember...' and ask her something about the house. She would give details from her memory about the ______ and the color. She would tell me ______ what something looked like or where it was in the house. "

On the very day, Emily went to ______ Katherine to her house. "When we went inside, I was just ______," Katherine says. "There was a house load of people singing Happy Birthday to me." Emily presented Katherine with the carefully ______ replica home.

"The moment I opened the present, I just couldn't believe it,” Katherine says." I have ______ memories of that house. I have had several family dinners where we eat around it. I now turn on the tiny lights within it. It's so pretty. " For Katherine, it turned out that it is possible to go home again.

【1】A. access B. decorate C. build D. own

【2】A. eager B. fit C. prepared D. good

【3】A. generally B. sometimes C. frequently D. never

【4】A. primary B. temporary C. current D. permanent

【5】A. overcame B. struck C. failed D. amazed

【6】A. appearance B. pattern C. outline D. form

【7】A. basis B. preference C. talent D. hunger

【8】A. commented B. recorded C. committed D. compared

【9】A. mention B. analysis C. research D. inspection

【10】A. congratulated B. appreciated C. exhibited D. honored

【11】A. back B. shadows C. clouds D. dark

【12】A. expectation B. process C. advance D. destination

【13】A. remember B. do C. make D. bring

【14】A. chat with B. stick with C. deal with D. hold with

【15】A. management B. equipment C. arrangement D. measurement

【16】A. briefly B. partly C. exactly D. wrongly

【17】A. fetch B. join C. welcome D. receive

【18】A. embarrassed B. shocked C. inspired D. confused

【19】A. sorted B. wrapped C. folded D. stored

【20】A. recent B. distant C. fond D. collective

31、   The reusing trend continues to gain steam in countries all over the globe. Now, there is a shopping mall that is full of _______ stores only. ReTuna, a two-story complex in Eskilstuna. Sweden, offers a wide _______ of shops with recycled goods.

ReTuna has been around since 2015, and it was designed to _______ Sweden's problem of rising _______ .This is the first mall in the world to focus on _______ shopping. The company wants to make it  _______  for people to find valuable goods by putting second-hand stores under one roof  _______ consumers having to _______ thrift stores （慈善商店）throughout the city.

"I think it's fun to find something that people have used, and we can use _______ said Cato Limas, a ReTuna customer. "If you look at the things they're selling here, they're almost ______________  . So actually, why ______________ buying new stuff?" During his first ______________ to the mail. Limas ______________ about $7 and came away with a bag full of toys for his newborn baby.

Nearly every item on sale is from public donations, which are______________at the mail's drive-through depot （储藏室）.The mall's 11 stores include a furniture outlet, a bookstore and a bicycle shop. Stores that sign a contract with ReTuna must ______________to zero-waste.

More than 50 people work at the complex, and it has played a role in creating ______________ for immigrants in the area. ReTuna ______________ adult education courses that focus on design-based recycling as well

Sweden has been a longtime ______________ when it comes to sustainability. More than 99 percent of the country's ordinary household ______________ is reused, and separating rubbish for recycling has been a（n） ______________ practice for Swedes since the 1980s.

【1】A.virtual B.electronic C.second-hand D.ever-lasting

【2】A.selection B.description C.analysis D.view

【3】A.operate B.handle C.challenge D.debate

【4】A.energy B.stress C.crime D.consumption

【5】A.annual B.regular C.sustainable D.favorite

【6】A.earlier B.easier C.better D.smaller

【7】A.as to B.regardless of C.thanks to D.instead of

【8】A.look after B.take over C.search for D.put up

【9】A.further B.less C.closer D.higher

【10】A.rare B.new C.clean D.complete

【11】A.mind B.practice C.bother D.finish

【12】A.solution B.donation C.effort D.visit

【13】A.cost B.spent C.rented D.took

【14】A.called for B.paid off C.sent for D.dropped off

【15】A.commit B.refer C.object D.admit

【16】A.demand B.conflicts C.conditions D.employment

【17】A.offers B.evaluates C.records D.changes

【18】A.owner B.trainer C.1eader D.saver

【19】A.plan B.waste C.income D.business

【20】A.ancient B.temporary C.international D.common

32、   As a music teacher, I found that children have many levels of musical ability. However, I've also had my_______of what I call"_______challenged pupils”. Robby was 11 years old when his mother_______him off for his first piano lesson.

He told me it had always been his mother’s _______to hear him play the piano. So I_______him as a student From the beginning, I thought he was _______.As much as Robby tried, he lacked the sense of basic rhythm (韵律)_______.Over the months he tried_______.He always said, “My mom's going to hear me play someday." But, it seemed no hope. He Just did not have any inborn _______.

Then one day Robby________coming to our lessons. I thought about calling him, but thought, because of his lack of ability, that he had ________to do something else. Several weeks later I got a call from Robby. To my ________he asked me if he could be in the recital (独奏会).I told him that the recital was for________pupils and because he had dropped out he really couldn't________it. He said that his mom had been very ________and unable to take him to piano lessons,________he was still practicing. I ________agreed.

At the recital Robby________ Mozart’s Concerto #21 in C Major, which made me surprised I was not________ for what I heard next. After six and a half minutes he ended and everyone was on their________in wild applause.

【1】A. idea B. share C. impression D. imagination

【2】A. musically B. spiritually C. personally D. physically

【3】A. sent B. saw C. dropped D. moved

【4】A. reality B. dream C. plan D. suggestion

【5】A. put B. made C. took D. met

【6】A. hopeless B. nervous C. fortunate D. learned

【7】A. showed B. lasted C. spent D. needed

【8】A. more B. again C. hard D. anyhow

【9】A. sense B. ability C. attempt D. effort

【10】A. continued B. considered C. intended D. stopped

【11】A. decided B. meant C. encouraged D. guaranteed

【12】A. delight B. satisfaction C. surprise D. disappointment

【13】A. clever B. present C. potential D. pretty

【14】A. provide B. reach C. demand D. attend

【15】A. abroad B. sick C. curious D. special

【16】A. but B. so C. and D. or

【17】A. partly B. personally C. eventually D. certainly

【18】A. chose B. created C. picked D. formed

【19】A. glad B. painful C. regular D. prepared

【20】A. seat B. base C. stand D. feet

33、As is known to all, a large number of Chinese students are studying abroad. The United States has always been a hot choice for Chinese students to begin their college studies. But now more and more Chinese parents are ________ sending their kids there for senior high school as well. They believe this will make ________ easier for their children to ________ top universities in the United States later.

Wenhui Daily carried an article on Sunday saying that ________ there are many advantages to this approach, some negative side effects may also ________.

The article quotes Zhang Hengrui, a consulting expert, ________ that the experience of studying in U.S. high schools can help universities better recognise students’ scores, behaviour and achievements. It will also do good for students to be more ________. All these can make students more ________ than   children who choose to study in domestic (国内的) high schools when applying to U.S. universities.

But the expert says ________ children begin senior high school at around 15 or 16, careful preparations should be made to ________ negative effects that may occur when they find themselves in a ________ unfamiliar place.

The expert offers two ________. First, parents should tell their children the purpose of studying in a foreign high school ________. Second, after the kids go abroad, parents should be kept ________ of their children’s situation and offer care and ________ from home.

【1】

A．wondering

B．considering

C．thinking

D．expecting

【2】

A．this

B．that

C．it

D．what

【3】

A．turn down

B．look up

C．apply for

D．apply to

【4】

A．because

B．although

C．unless

D．while

【5】

A．put up

B．take up

C．turn up

D．make up

【6】

A．telling

B．talking

C．saying

D．speaking

【7】

A．patient

B．careful

C．independent

D．curious

【8】

A．valuable

B．competitive

C．clever

D．effective

【9】

A．since

B．until

C．even if

D．in case

【10】

A．allow

B．predict

C．operate

D．avoid

【11】

A．totally

B．normally

C．specially

D．generally.

【12】

A．ways

B．views

C．instructions

D．suggestions

【13】

A．in order

B．in turn

C．in advance

D．in return

【14】

A．told

B．informed

C．said

D．mentioned

【15】

A．guidance

B．effect

C．service

D．position

34、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.

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、I have a muscle disease but I don't look any different from other people. Sometimes, I was too weak【1】 go to school so my education suffered. Every time I returned after an【2】(absent), I felt stupid because I was behind the others.

My life is a lot easier at high school because few fellow students make me【3】(annoy). My ambition is to work for a firm【4】develops computer software when I grow up. Last year I invented a computer football game and a big company has decided to buy it from me. I have a very busy life with no time to sit around【5】(feel) sorry for myself. As well as going to the movies and football matches with my friends. I spend a lot of time looking after my pets【6】(proper) but I find it worthwhile.

In many ways my disability has helped me grow stronger psychologically and become more【7】 (independence). I have to work hard to live a normal life but it has been worth it. If【8】(have) a chance to say one thing to healthy children, it would be this: having a disability does not mean your life is not satisfying. So don't feel sorry for the disabled or make fun【9】them, and don't ignore them either. Just accept them for who they are, and give them encouragement to live【10】rich and full a life as you do.

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The Sundance Film Festival 【1】 boycotts all Hollywood films, and we don’t foresee ever including them. The initial idea for our festival was 【2】 back in l978. when it was known as the Utah/US Film Festival. However, it was not well known until 1981. It was then that Robert Redford became its 【3】 and changed the focus to independent films, often made on very modest 【4】 It was given its new name-the Sundance Film Festival-in 1991. Redford has acted in and directed many big Hollywood films, but wanted to 【5】 the public to films made outside of the Hollywood system

38、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Cell phones are used everywhere, but on the road they are a dangerous distraction (分心) to drivers and should be forbidden.

The New England Journal of Medicine reported that "drivers using a cell phone were four times more likely to have an accident than those not using a phone." The major problem is that the driver is not focused on the road, but on his or her conversation. Cell phone drivers are very unpredictable: they drive too fast or too slow, make improper turns, run red lights and even stop at green ones. It's not only annoying; it's dangerous. Accidents related to cell phones include off a road and crashing into a tree, fences, and buildings and even turning over.

In October at the California Traffic Safety Summit, experts showed that "cell phones used by drivers lead to at least 1,000 deaths per year in California." These are the same problems that occur with drunk driving, which is against the law and strictly enforced. For the same reasons, California needs laws that ban the use of cell phone in cars.

Until we take action to pass new laws, drivers at least need to be more responsible when using cell phones. The American Automobile Association recommends that drivers pull off the road before using a cell phone, have a passenger use it for them, or use voice mail to answer calls. Another suggestion is to keep the phone off while moving or simply not to use it in the car. Before using a cell phone, drivers should ask themselves, "Is this call really that important?"

Cell phones can be a very important link in emergencies, but drivers need to use them wisely. As professional NASCAR racer John Andretti says, "Driving safely is your first responsibility." The best road to safety is to just hang up and drive.

39、假定你是李华，你的美国笔友John来信请你介绍中国传统节日清明节。请根据以下要点，用英语给他写封回信。

要点:1. 清明节是二十四节气之一;

2. 全国放假三天;

3. 扫墓祭祖踏青游玩、放风筝等。

注意:1. 词数100左右;

2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3. 开头和结尾已为你写好,但不计人总词数。

参考词汇:节气solar term   扫墓sweep the tomb

Dear John ,

Glad to hear from you. I'd like to tell you something about the Qingming Festival.

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Best wishes !

Yours ,

Li Hua

40、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。续写的词数应为150左右。

After my son, Scott, graduated from high school he took a job near his father. Two thousand miles suddenly separated me from the person who’d been the focus of my life for 18 years. As the days went by, I missed Scott more and more. I’d always been able to take care of myself, but now I seemed to need Scott’s help constantly, like getting a tool from the top shelf, or moving something heavy, or changing a tire on the car. Most of all, I just missed having him to talk to. I was lonely. I knew this day would come. But why does it have to be so hard?

However, a mother spider taught me a lesson.

On my way out from my storeroom, I noticed a spider building her web across the top corner of the doorway. I reached for a hoe（锄头）m, tore down the web, and watched the giant spider run away in the grass. She was back the very next morning, in the exact same spot, busily rebuilding. I stared for a moment, and then reached for the hoe again. Then I twisted the hoe round and round, catching the spider in her own web. I carried her far into my backyard, shook the hoe and watched her fall to the ground, disappearing in the bush. The third morning, I stopped short as I entered the storeroom. The spider was back in the same corner of the door frame, her web almost completed again. I reached for the hoe, but stopped. She wants her web where she wants it, I thought, and that kind of perseverance（毅力）should pay off. I stepped back and watched her long legs busily knitting the web.

For the next few weeks, the spider and I were close neighbors. One particularly boring day, I was feeling so down that I didn’t even glance up at my spider as I entered. As I stared in wonder, I found a hundred tiny angels on the floor. I realized that these were baby spiders that the eggs had hatched, and already, as the mother watched from the corner of the home that she had built, her young were making their way to the ground.

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41、假定你是红星中学的李华，你的英国朋友Peter热爱体育运动，他将作为交换生到你校学习一年。请你给他写封邮件，主要内容包括:

1. 介绍你校体育课程及活动;

2. 推荐一项中国传统体育项目。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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