甘孜州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、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

2、—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

3、Henry hasn't missed a chance to _______ his muscles to others since being praised for his strong figure.

A.show off B.show up C.put off D.put up

4、They all sat together at table, laughing and ______ stories after many years’ separation.

A.swapping B.circulating C.spreading D.plotting

5、As is known to all, the Tower of London was as a matter of fact _______used to be a prison _______ some famous victims were held in.

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

6、If John goes to the concert, so _____ his wife.

A.does B.did C.would D.will

7、-So delicate a gift！Who on earth gave it to you？

-It's from my boy friend，if you___________ know.

A.should B.must C.would D.shall

8、I have to say ______ the boy that he actually didn’t break the school rule.

A. in honor of B. in defense of

C. in favor of D. in celebration of

9、I found it difficult to ___________ getting up so early before, but I did finally managed.

A. be tired of B. be convinced of

C. be accustomed to D. be obsessed with

10、The school dining room ______ as a meeting place for teachers and students.

A.treats B.admits C.uses D.functions

11、You have to be accurate in this job, because a small mistake can make a big .

A. difference   B. difficulty C. trouble   D. change

12、It’s the test system，________ the teachers，that is to blame for the heavy burden of middle school students.

A．other than B．or rather

C．rather than D．more than

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

A.that of a man B.a man

C.that of a man’s D.a man’s

14、The fog was so heavy that I couldn't___________ the words on the board in the distance.

A.pick out B.lay out C.make out D.carry out

15、What would have happened _________, as far as the river bank?

A.if Bob has walked farther B.had Bob walked farther

C.if Bob should walk farther D.if Bob walked farther

16、The old street was so _________ that we had to stop our car and go to his house on foot.

A．attractive

B．ordinary

C．shallow

D．narrow

17、_____ you may meet, you should face the challenge bravely.

A.However a serious problem B.What a serious problem

C.However serious a problem D.What serious a problem

18、It is time that the government _____ measures to protect the valuable heritage.

A.takes B.to take C.take D.took

19、 you succeed!

A.Can B.May C.Must D.Will

20、Rather than ___ on a crowded bus, he always prefers _____ a bicycle.

A．ride; to ride

B．riding; ride

C．ride; ride

D．to ride; riding

21、______Jixi today is more beautiful now. Mr. Jackson said he would visit it______third time.

A.The;/ B.The;the C./;a D.The;a

22、It     to me that I might ask for help from my neighbour.

A.occurred B.occupied C.observed D.obsessed

23、It is not how much you read but ________ you read ________ really counts

A.that… what B.what… that

C.that… that D.what… what

24、You________have scolded him for his poor performance.After all,he had done his best.

A.wouldn’t B.couldn’t C.mustn’t D.shouldn’t

25、The exciting moment ________ Gerry will always remember is ________ he approaches the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House.

A．that; that

B．that; when

C．when; that

D．when; when

26、   Your next car might drive itself. After years of trials on city streets，driverless vehicles(车辆)are now nearing the practical use. Last month，a driverless bus began carrying passengers through Lyon，France. Most in the automobile industry think self driving vehicles will be on the road by 2020.

Driverless cars will at first be huddled with human driven cars. But the first places where they will become dominant(占优势的)are crowded urban areas—exactly the spots most damaged by the car age. Many advanced cities are already reducing the role of human-driven vehicles. Driverless cars will quicken that process and will bring us enormous benefits.

Driverless cars will reduce accidents by around 90 per cent. That’  s big—the annual death toll on the world’  s roads is about 1. 2 million a year. Pollution and carbon emission(排放)will drop， because urban driverless cars will be electric. The old，otherwise，would stay at home most of the time and the disabled and teenagers will suddenly gain mobility.

On the other hand，driverless cars will bring terrible results. The best thing about the car age was that it employed tens of millions of people to make，market，insure and drive vehicles. Over the next 20 years，the mostly low skilled men who now drive trucks，taxis and buses will see their jobs reduced. Car makers are especially scared. The few cars of the future might be made by tech companies such as Apple，Baidu and Google. Imagine the influences on Germany，where there is the largest vehicle industry.

Dramatic change is coming，and driverless cars could arrive by 2020. But governments have hardly begun thinking about it. Only 6 per cent of the biggest US cities have considered them in their long term planning.

Ten years ago，anyone hardly saw the smartphone coming. But now it is so common in our daily life. Let’  s hope we do a better job of handling the driverless car.

【1】Which can replace the underlined words “be huddled with”in Paragraph 2？

A. Show up. B. Exist together. C. Get rid of. D. Take the place of.

【2】Why can driverless cars reduce pollution and carbon emission？

A. They will be powered by electricity. B. They will reduce the number of cars.

C. They will save fuel by driving themselves. D. They will reduce too many accidents.

【3】What can we know about driverless cars？

A. They will not hit the road until 2020. B. They will only be used in urban areas.

C. They will not cause any road accident. D. They aren’t still seriously taken officially.

【4】What’  s the author’  s attitude towards driverless cars？

A. Doubtful. B. Praising. C. Hopeful. D. Worried.

27、Heroic deeds come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them require bravery in the face of danger, others result from a simple random act of compassion. Natalie Fernando was taking her 5-year-old autistic (自闭) son Rudy for a seaside walk when the little boy got into a meltdown, a breakdown of self-control.

“My son loves to walk, but he hates to turn around and walk back, we usually try to walk in a circuit to avoid this but on his favourite walk with the boats we have no choice but to turn back. This will often lead to a meltdown, one which I can normally handle but not for today,” Fernando explained on her Facebook page, Better to Be Different.

The area at Southend-on-Sea is a popular walking spot in Essex, England. Knowing she and Rudy were drawing attention and that her son’s outburst might go on for an hour, Fernando was apologetic but she soon found herself subjected to the blaming stares and comments of passers-by.

That’s when a total stranger named Ian stopped to ask if she was okay. When Fernando explained what was going on, as if it was the most natural thing in the world to do, he lay down on the ground close to Rudy and engaged him in conversation. The calming behavior quickly turned the situation around. After Rudy became calm, Ian walked Rudy and his mom back to their car.

“I wish there were more of this man around and I am beyond thankful,” Fernando said. “I will not forget his kindness… Thanks, Ian from Southend Sea Front, you truly are a kind man.”

In addition to her gratitude, Fernando hopes Ian’s unselfish behavior might inspire others to look deeper before making social judgments themselves. “It’s said a lot at the moment, ‘In a world where you can be anything, be kind,’” she wrote. “Words are easy, these actions are not always so easy. This man is living the words and I couldn’t be more grateful. “If you see a parent struggling, take the time to say, ‘Are you ok?’ Don’t judge the parenting, try not to judge the child, just be kind.”

We’re all walking our own path and navigating the journey the best we can. Sometimes it takes a moment of kindness from a complete stranger to completely change your day.

【1】What caused Rudy’s meltdown during the walk on the seaside?

A．Tiredness from walking.

B．Repeating the same path.

C．His mom’s impatience.

D．Walking in a circuit.

【2】What was the attitude of most passers-by to Rudy’s mom during his meltdown?

A．Apologetic.

B．Disapproving.

C．Sympathetic.

D．Tolerant.

【3】What did Ian do to turn the situation around?

A．He lay down to communicate with Rudy.

B．He bent down to ask Rudy questions.

C．He walked Rudy and his mom to the car.

D．He played interesting games with Rudy.

【4】What’s the purpose of writing the text?

A．To judge people who are indifferent.

B．To express thanks of a helpless mother.

C．To call on people to follow Ian’s example.

D．To inform people of ways to deal with autism.

28、Chinese researchers say they believe a group of rockets could be used to change the path of asteroids that might pass near Earth.

A team at China’s National Space Science Center carried out simulations (模拟) on the proposed asteroid defense system. The scientists said their research suggests 23 rockets of China’s biggest kind of rockets could force a large asteroid to change direction. Most experts agree that there is only a small likelihood that a large asteroid or another space object will crash into Earth and cause great destruction. However, many organizations do recognize the real risk of such an event.

The Chinese research was based on defending against a specific asteroid, Bennu, which orbits the sun. Bennu is about a half-kilometer wide. It is considered a near-Earth asteroid. Bennu reaches its closest distance to Earth every six years. The researchers recently reported on their proposal in a study in a planetary science magazine called “Icarus”.

China’s Long March 5 rockets are a central part of the country’s space program. They have been used to launch space station elements and carry spacecraft to the Moon and Mars. China has successfully launched six Long March 5 rockets, since 2016.

Alan Green is a professor of astrophysics. He said he finds the idea of using rockets to act as an asteroid deflector (偏转器) “a rather nice concept”. Green continued, “By increasing the mass hitting the asteroid, simple physics should ensure a much greater effect.” He added, however, that the actual operation of such a mission needs to be studied further. Scientists say deflecting an asteroid’s path presents a lower risk than blowing up the rock with nuclear explosives, which may cause it to break into pieces without changing direction.

【1】Who favors the opinion that Earth may be hit by asteroids?

A．Most space experts.

B．Many organizations.

C．Most astrophysicists.

D．Chinese researchers.

【2】What do we know about “Icarus”?

A．A space object.

B．A large asteroid.

C．A science publication.

D．An asteroid deflector.

【3】How does Alan Green find the Chinese researchers’ simulations?

A．Reasonable.

B．Unbelievable.

C．Suspicious.

D．Practical.

【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Deflecting an asteroid’s path with rockets is risky.

B．Nuclear explosion can fully redirect an asteroid.

C．Small pieces of asteroid can hardly damage the earth.

D．Rockets will someway affect an asteroid’s travel path.

29、   Almost all animals need to sleep to stay healthy. But sleeping can also be dangerous because other animals may hurt those who are sleeping. This leads to many different ways of sleeping that help them stay safe. Some of these ways may surprise you!

Almost all bats sleep upside down. They hang from a branch of a tree or the ceiling of a cave. Up high, bats are safe from most other animals. If they are in danger, they just fly away.

A dolphin sleeps with just half its brain at a time. It must stay awake to breathe and to watch for danger. Dolphin mothers and babies can go without sleep for as long as two months to stay safe.

Some ducks sleep with just half their brains, too. These ducks often sleep in a line. The ducks at both ends help to keep the group safe. They keep one eye open to watch for danger. The ducks in the middle sleep deeply with both eyes closed.

Seals breathe air, but that doesn't stop some of them from sleeping underwater. They hold their breath and dive deep to sleep for up to twenty minutes at a time. Sleeping deep underwater helps these seals stay safe from animals that hunt them near the surface.

Horses often sleep standing up. Their legs lock in place so they don't fall over. If a horse is lying down, it needs a long time to get up. A horse can run from danger more quickly if it is already standing.

A flamingo (火烈鸟) can sleep while standing on one leg. The standing leg locks so it stays straight. The other leg remains close to the flamingo's body. Its head rests on its back. A flamingo lives (and sleeps) near many other birds to stay safe.

Some seabirds can sleep while they fly. These large birds spend most of their lives over the ocean. They are in danger on the water, but they are safe in the air. They fly for many hours without flapping (拍打) their wings. Sometimes they sleep while they are flying.

Would you like to sleep how they sleep?

【1】The animals that sleep with half their brains are ___________.

A．ducks and seals

B．dolphins and ducks

C．bats and dolphins

D．flamingos and seabirds

【2】Why do horses often stand up when they sleep?

A．To run from danger quickly.

B．To avoid falling over.

C．To help them to seep deeply.

D．To shorten the time to go to sleep.

【3】The underlined word “hunt” in Paragraph 5 probably means ___________.

A．offer to help

B．come to teach

C．refuse to protect

D．want to kill

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

A．How Animals Sleep

B．Sleep To Stay Healthy

C．Sleep As Animals Do

D．What Sleeping Animals Are Like

30、   One of the terrible costs of conflict is the resulting damage to relationships. Conflict strains relationship and makes it difficult for parties to recognize that they share common needs and goals. The more severe the conflict, the greater the psychological ________ between groups. Extremely hostile relationships tend to ________ and make such conflicts all the more serious.

However, human relationships also have the power to ________ conflict and make it easier to resolve. In fact, establishing personal relationships is often a(n) effective way to solve conflict.

Conflicts cannot be genuinely solved unless the rivals are tied together with some sense of unity and ________.

First establishing personal relationships with people on the other side of the conflict can help ________ many of the problems related to conflict. This is because personal relationships improve communication and increase the general level of mutual understanding and trust. As individuals get to know each other, they are more able to recognize and ________ the other side’s complaints. This allow for the development of feelings of ________ empathy (同感). It also reduces the ________ that destructive misunderstanding will arise. In addition, programs that establish ________ personal relationships between parties are key in preventing possible conflicts. This is because friendly contact helps rivals to ________ stereotypes, and see the "enemy" as a real, living, feeling person. It may also contribute to increased ________ among highly diverse groups. Once this change of attitude has taken place, the parties can begin to develop a sense of mutual understanding and trust. Although they may still have different interests or needs, they can begin to approach these issues through ________rather than by competing with or trying to destroy each other.

Establishing relationships can also ______ the way for friendly negotiations and conflict resolution. If negotiators view themselves as opponents in a face-to-face confrontation(对峙), each side tends to becomes ______ and reactive. If, on the other hand, negotiators build personal relationships with those on the other side, they will find that many of the problems associated with strong ______ and poor communication are much easier to manage.

【1】A.distance B.threat C.timidity D.touch

【2】A.transfer B.tremble C.vary D.persist

【3】A.relax B.ease C.solve D.retain

【4】A.timidity B.commonality C.variety D.vitality

【5】A.wipe B.raise C.lessen D.undertake

【6】A.acknowledge B.make C.file D.receive

【7】A.loyalty B.sorrow C.sympathy D.symphony

【8】A.adulthood B.parenthood C.livelihood D.likelihood

【9】A.positive B.prospective C.tiresome D.voluntary

【10】A.illustrate B.eliminate C.withdraw D.witness

【11】A.vigor B.reunion C.perseverance D.tolerance

【12】A.cooperation B.competition C.vagueness D.corporation

【13】A.make B.pave C.fight D.feel

【14】A.attentive B.sensitive C.defensive D.respective

【15】A.wills B.emotions C.interests D.interactions

31、Mr. Steven was a comic actor in his city, who was popular with audience. One day, he went home by subway. When he arrived home, Mr. Steven was surprised as he found somebody’s gold watch had _________appeared in his pocket.

He was puzzled, _________ to guess how this rather expensive thing could get into his pocket. Since Steven had no _________ , he couldn’t find the answer. So the actor made up his mind to take the watch to the police station. The next day the answer to this _________ was found. A postman _________ to Steven an anonymous (匿名的) letter.

“Dear Mr. Steven”, it said, “It is _________ that you wonder who is writing this letter. I am a professional _________ . Yesterday I managed to steal from somebody a _________ gold watch when I was in the subway. But then I _________ you in the subway, and instantly I decided to give it to you as a gift. So I __________ put the watch in your pocket.”

The policemen tried hard to find this elusive (神出鬼没的) pickpocket, but all their efforts were __________. The thievish Steven admirer __________ the thin air. The police didn’t succeed in returning the stolen property to the true owner of the gold watch as it couldn’t find him anywhere. They made a __________ to return that ill-fated watch to the comic actor.

The story was so __________ that it became popular in one day. It became known among the press and in no time __________ the headlines in the newspapers of the city. Soon after this sensation in mass media, Steven received another __________. There was no address and no names. It said “Dear Mr. Steven, about a year ago I was in the subway and someone stole my gold watch. I was very __________ about that, but now I have known that the thief had __________ it to you. I want you to __________ it. I am a big fan of yours, so that is why I’m also sending you a gold chain that would __________ the watch.”

【1】

A．expectedly

B．incredibly

C．fortunately

D．horribly

【2】

A．trying

B．managing

C．refusing

D．pretending

【3】

A．skill

B．equipment

C．clue

D．explanation

【4】

A．cause

B．adventure

C．accident

D．riddle

【5】

A．enveloped

B．delivered

C．folded

D．displayed

【6】

A．amazing

B．abnormal

C．apparent

D．vital

【7】

A．journalist

B．comedian

C．robber

D．pickpocket

【8】

A．costly

B．fake

C．valueless

D．fashionable

【9】

A．noticed

B．mentioned

C．remarked

D．overlooked

【10】

A．casually

B．secretly

C．publicly

D．aimlessly

【11】

A．at random

B．under control

C．in vain

D．for certain

【12】

A．turned up

B．showed off

C．crashed into

D．vanished into

【13】

A．decision

B．comment

C．conclusion

D．analysis

【14】

A．common

B．original

C．moving

D．cheerful

【15】

A．outlined

B．released

C．captured

D．deserted

【16】

A．name

B．gift

C．watch

D．letter

【17】

A．delighted

B．annoyed

C．thrilled

D．puzzled

【18】

A．presented

B．sold

C．awarded

D．lent

【19】

A．sell

B．return

C．keep

D．abandon

【20】

A．tie

B．replace

C．exchange

D．match

32、Be a Traveler, not a Tourist

Last summer, I had just enough money saved to buy a golden ticket—a 3-month train pass that would take me to the furthest reaches of Europe. Excited for my journey, I packed all the necessities —except the _________.

While the convenience of the Internet was definitely a contributing factor to my _________ not to take with me the few expensive kilograms of out-of-date information, this was not the only reason why I decided to fly alone.

To be honest, my main _________ with the guidebook is that I find it _________ the pleasure of a journey—like bossy aunt who is always telling you what to do, _________ she doesn’t always know what is the best.

Experience has taught me that there is an obvious _________ between a tourist and traveler.

While waiting in a queue, I met a man who had a checklist. He showed me his list of “Top 20 Things To Do in Italy” and _________ off in a loud American accent that he’d seen everything Italy has to offer in just four days.

The problem I had with this man’s _______ to travelling was that he was too _______ information  provided  by  his  guidebook.  He  was  lost  in  the __________ attractiveness of the “must-sees” and ________ to all the wonders and adventures that might happen during the ________ trip.

So, ________ any  guidebook,  I  traveled  to  Estonia,  the  tiny  Baltic  country bordering Russia. In the __________ of advance plans as guidebooks would suggest, I had no choice but to turn to some friendly faces for advice. I __________ myself first and then asked them what was happening around the town. When this __________ an invitation to a beautiful Estonian home by a river where I  __________ a 110-degree wood-stove sauna(桑拿浴), __________ picked forest-mushrooms and the good __________ of our five newly-found Estonian friends, I was most glad that I had left my “bossy __________” at home.

【1】A. magazine   B. guidebook   C. cash   D. map

【2】A. excuse   B. goal   C. decision   D. mistake

【3】A. problem   B. suggestion   C. dislike   D. connection

【4】A. annoys   B. increases   C. removes   D. limits

【5】A. as if   B. even though   C. as though   D. as long as

【6】A. similarity   B. difference   C. misunderstanding   D. competition

【7】A. cut   B. showed   C. put   D. gave

【8】A. way   B. determination   C. approach   D. confidence

【9】A. cautious about   B. amused by   C. surprised at   D. focused on

【10】A. likely   B. seeming   C. lovely   D. orderly

【11】A. deaf   B. dumb   C. blind   D. eager

【12】A. real   B. imagined   C. guided   D. paid

【13】A. except   B. beyond   C. without   D. unlike

【14】A. face   B. control   C. loss   D. absence

【15】A. calmed   B. warned   C. introduced   D. enjoyed

【16】A. resulted in   B. put in   C. broke in   D. cut in

【17】A. found   B. bathed   C. ordered   D. enjoyed

【18】A. locally   B. nervously   C. rarely   D. secretly

【19】A. experience   B. time   C. opinion   D. company

【20】A. mom   B. master   C. aunt   D. book

33、Summer is nature’s gift to us. What you do with your summer_______. It’s one of the seasons that offer time for _______and outdoor activities under the sun. When younger and in school, we couldn’t wait for summer to _______. This meant we had the _______ to play, run and laugh outside with friends. But we don’t have to be kids to _______ the summer fun;we must_______ this season and enjoy the pleasure outdoors _______ or in the company of our loved ones and friends.

This summer, my wife and I are _______ to finding ways to make our summer count. We _______ a list of the things we want to do. Some days we________ to do nothing but sit in the park and let the sounds of nature ________ our hearts. While other days, we plan to enjoy the great happiness outdoors with those we love and________being with. As someone once wrote:“The people in your life should be a source of________ stress, not causing it.”

Last weekend we decided to visit our son in Michigan who we missed ________. Chatting with him in person filled our hearts with great ________. Recently, we attended a dance fundraiser（募捐活动）with our daughter and her husband on New York’s Hudson River. We listened to music and danced; we had a________ time together. Our weekends are filled with ________ activities with friends and family, and we couldn’t be happier.

Enjoying summer doesn’t have to be ________ or complicated; it’s about ________ activities, places and people that bring joy to our heart. Summer is nature’s gift to us;let us ________ and enjoy it.

【1】

A．cares

B．matters

C．troubles

D．works

【2】

A．relaxation

B．congratulation

C．reception

D．application

【3】

A．end

B．begin

C．play

D．stop

【4】

A．ability

B．skill

C．freedom

D．independence

【5】

A．take part in

B．take care of

C．give up

D．give away

【6】

A．mind

B．accept

C．employ

D．value

【7】

A．together

B．abroad

C．alone

D．early

【8】

A．addicted

B．admitted

C．used

D．devoted

【9】

A．provide

B．create

C．spoil

D．earn

【10】

A．plan

B．offer

C．agree

D．manage

【11】

A．choose

B．notice

C．comfort

D．search

【12】

A．avoid

B．mind

C．hate

D．enjoy

【13】

A．sharing

B．reducing

C．attracting

D．reminding

【14】

A．regularly

B．routinely

C．vividly

D．dearly

【15】

A．happiness

B．honor

C．wealth

D．success

【16】

A．sensitive

B．generous

C．wonderful

D．powerful

【17】

A．enjoyable

B．accessible

C．favorable

D．possible

【18】

A．competitive

B．expensive

C．tiring

D．rough

【19】

A．organizing

B．controlling

C．finding

D．supporting

【20】

A．break down

B．make up

C．turn up

D．go out

34、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?

35、根据句意填空

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

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.

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.

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

38、假如你是李华，暑假已过半，但同学们在假期里的拖延症状似乎更加严重，为了让大家学习效率更高，改掉拖拉的坏习惯， 请以学生会的名义，给全校学生写一封英文倡议书。

要点如下：1. 倡议的原因和目的；2. 倡议的具体内容；3. 发出倡议。

注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇： procrastinator 拖延症

Dear schoolmates,

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The Students' Union

39、假如你是某国际学校的学生李华，你最近使用了一本XX英英词典，感觉非常实用，请你利用班会时间向同学们推荐它。内容要点如下：

1. 特色（如词汇量、用法、例句等方面）；

2. 使用心得。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

Hello, everyone!

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40、假定你是李华，你从你校国际部的招募海报得知美国高中生代表团要来你市和你校参观交流，希望找一名在校高中生做志愿者向导，请你根据海报内容给学校国际部写一封邮件应聘志愿者。

注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir or Madam，

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41、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。

I always prided myself on being a wise shopper and having a good nose for bargains. So when I came across a sporting goods store with a sign “Going Out of Business Sale”, I marched into the crowded store. Up and down the aisles (通道), I wandered, humming to myself and enjoying the energy and excitement of a sale.

All of a sudden, there, at the back of the store sat a canoe(轻舟) exactly like my husband’s dream Supremo Numero-Uno, whose picture had been stuck on the bathroom mirror for years. My heart beat wildly. I pushed my way through the crowds, and nearly fell into the canoe looking for the price tag. There it was, with the manufacturer’s suggested price at $6,750 plus tax crossed out and a handwritten TO CLEAR $750 AS IS. Must be a mistake. $6000 off? Salesman. I had to talk to a salesman. I spotted a young fellow with a “Hi. I’m Mathew”. “Mathew. Tell me about this El Supremo canoe. What’s wrong with it? Why is it only $750?”

“Oh. There’s nothing wrong with it. It’s brand new. We’re closing the store. It’s on clearance like everything else. I’ll go check.” A few minutes later he came back and said, “I’m sorry ma’am. Someone made a mistake on the sale tag. It should be $4,750 for the whole package.”

I felt tears well up in my eyes. “Oh well”, I said sadly. “Of course, it was too good to be true. This is exactly like my husband’s dreamboat. I guess I started to dream myself when I saw that price tag. He’s going to be 62 years old Friday. Had to retire early for his health. It’s been hard on just the pension but the stubborn old fool has been saving $10 every week for years to buy one just like this. I promise I won’t buy anything, but it’s just an old man’s silly dream, you know. Always said he wanted to fish in a canoe after he retired,” my voice lowered and I turned and walked away.

Paragraph 1:

I was already at the mall door when Mathew caught up with me. “Do you have $750 plus $25 for delivery, ma’am?”

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Paragraph 2:

“Ma’am. There’s something you should know. This store was my Grandpa’s and the canoe had been ordered by him.

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