云浮2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、There was a(n) ____ moment when she didn’t know whether to shake his hand or kiss his cheek.

A. relaxed B. awesome C. awkward D. comfortable

2、— I’m still working on my project.

— Oh, you’ll miss the deadline. Time is _______.

A. running out B. coming out

C. using out D. going out

3、They told the injured driver to stay _______ until the emergency personnel arrived.

A.strict B.still C.swift D.social

4、You should explore your talents so as to find out ____ your real interests lie.

A. what B. which C. where D. that

5、After the earthquake, the first thing the local government did was to provide ______ for the homeless families.

A.furniture B.accommodation C.occupation D.basement

6、These people are very efficient, very ___________ and excellent time managers.

A. organised B. organiser

C. organise D. organisation

7、——What a big letdown it is to have missed such a good opportunity!

——Don’t worry. Something better will ________ .

A．go by

B．take on

C．in need

D．come along

8、The doctor ______ a piece of muscle from my leg and looked at it under a microscope.

A.cut out B.cut across C.cut in D.cut up

9、The book is a complete introduction ________ all the best Indian films.

A.in B.on C.to D.about

10、Mary and her friends _____ a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help the homeless people at the Christmas party.

A.came up with B.put up with C.caught up with D.kept up with

11、When you are in a conversation with a cynic, possibilities seem to have a way of disappearing. A mildly depressing sense of fatalism seems to ________ the conversation.

A. take up B. take over

C. turn up D. turn over

12、We didn’t get a hotel room because we ______ in advance.

A. hadn’t booked   B. haven’t booked

C. weren’t booking   D. wouldn’t book

13、The online game platform is crowded with teenagers, few of _______ enthusiastic about study.

A.whom B.that C.who D.them

14、Since the new drug was needed for World War Ⅱ, the government approval process for penicillin was ________, and mass production began in 1944

A.possessed B.wound C.accelerated D.opposed

15、Justice has long arms. Whoever _______ breaks the law, or encourages others to do so, must expect to face justice.

A．swiftly

B．deliberately

C．gradually

D．properly

16、Rare________it is in men, there are cases of men developing breast cancer.

A.when B.since C.while D.as

17、Hardly the papers on the desk when the door burst open.

A.did he collect B.he collected

C.had he collected D.he had collected

18、_________ we don’t lose heart, we will find a way out.

A.As much as B.As well as C.So long as D.As far as

19、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

20、--David didn’t invite us to his wedding party.

-- _________? I don’t care. After all, we don’t get along quite well with him.

A．How come

B．So what

C．What for

D．What if

21、We can’t make out his ______ of the article because there are too many technical terms in it.

A. fiction B. abstract

C. claim D. principle

22、I walked slowly ________ the market, where people were selling all kinds of fruits and vegetables.

A.beyond B.across C.over D.through

23、He is said to ________ to his country because a new president comes into power.

A. be allowed to return B. allow to return

C. allow returning D. be allowed returning

24、Teachers are always showing special ___ the students who are diligent and active in class.

A. preference to B. favor to

C. preference for D. favor for

25、The Defence Minister will _________ the journalists this afternoon.

A.address B.arrange C.appoint D.applaud

26、The Education Secretary Michael Gove said all schools should follow the example set in the Far East where pupils are expected to follow a longer day and get less time off. In a speech, he warned the current shape of the academic year was created to fit the needs of an agricultural economy, with pupils taking time of in October to help harvest. The lack of time spent in the classroom is particularly damaging to children from poor backgrounds, Mr. Gove said.

Some of the Government's flagship academies- state schools run independent of local council controls- are using their independence to reform the school day, he said. Some open at 8:30 am and expect children to remain until at least 4:30 pm to undertake sport, music and other extra-curricular activities. Other schools such as David Young Community Academy operate four-week summer holidays for fear that children suffer an academic fall during the traditional six-week break.

Mr. Gove said all schools should follow a similar model to enable the nation to catch up with education systems elsewhere in the world. But the calls are likely to infuriate (激怒) teaching unions who are fiercely protective of the six-week summer break which they claim is vital to allow staff to recharge their batteries.

Earlier this month, the National Union of Teachers actually called for a shorter school day. But addressing the Spectator Education Conference in central London, Mr. Gove said a “higher level of effort is expected on behalf of students, parents and teachers” in nations such as Singapore and elsewhere in the Far East.

He insisted the Government was changing teachers' pay and working conditions which meant they could be paid more for taking on extra duties, allowing heads to organize their staff “in a way to get more out of young people”

“The expectation is that to succeed, hard work is at the heart of everything,” he said. “If you look at the length of the school day and summer holiday in England- and we compare it to the extra tuition and support children are receiving elsewhere then we are fighting or actually running in this global race in a way without doubt we start with a significant obstacle (障碍)”

【1】Which of the following is right according to the passage?

A．Some schools in the UK have prolonged the school day.

B．A shorter school day helps employ more young teachers.

C．Teachers in the Far East long to have a longer holiday.

D．A longer school day makes no difference to poor children.

【2】What may the National Union of teachers in the UK expect?

A．A longer summer break.

B．A longer school day.

C．A higher level of effort.

D．A bigger input of tuition

【3】What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?

A．Hard work is at the heart of everything.

B．The length of the school day is disadvantageous to England.

C．England has lost the global race in education.

D．The government offers a higher pay to attract more teachers.

【4】Where is the text most likely from?

A．A work report.

B．A notebook.

C．A biography.

D．A newspaper.

27、   While smartphones stand accused of variety of crimes, these pocket computers can certainly be a force for good. Your phone is always with you, making it the perfect device to push you into a more beneficial way of living. Here are some of the best apps that can help.

Habitica

Habitica turns the goal of forming good habits into a game, with its own characters and scoring. It's a lot of fun, and the app also lets you build habits with friends and family. In addition to regular repeating habits, you can add a more general to-do list, and the rewards you get can be customized too — you could treat yourself to a meal out or an extra hour of games.

Smoke Free

If you've got a specific habit in mind, then you'll usually find specific apps to help, like Smoke Free. If you're determined to give up smoking, then this is one of the most comprehensive apps for giving you that extra push you need to make a permanent change. The app offers a host of useful features for people wanting to go smoke free: the ability to see your progress over time, charts showing how your health is improving, day-by-day encouragement, and some advice on techniques for giving up smoking.

My Fitness Pal

You can find tons of health and fitness apps for your phone, but My Fitness Pal stands out not just because it is easy to use, but because it makes practical suggestions for you. It can take in a host of data, from the calories you're taking in to the number of swims you're doing per week, and offer reports on calorie consumption and macronutrient (大量营养素) breakdown.

【1】What can Habitica help you to do?

A.Win a tough game. B.Find a fancy restaurant.

C.Develop a pleasant habit. D.Start a lasting friendship.

【2】Which of the flowing can Smoke Free provide?

A.The freedom to do exercise.

B.Tips on how to quit smoking.

C.The ability to make progress.

D.Charts about your excellent health.

【3】What can we learn about the three apps mentioned in the text?

A.They’re practical. B.They’re interesting.

C.They’re inexpensive. D.They’re free of charge.

28、Why Walking Your Dog Is Great Exercise

Having trouble sticking to an exercise program? Research shows that dogs are actually nature's perfect personal trainers-loyal, hard-working, energetic and enthusiastic.Your friends may skip an exercise session because of appointments,extra chores or bad weather.【1】

Is dog walking really effective exercise? Many people are becoming interested in exercise to help lose excess weight.【2】Dog owner-ship and obesity were evaluated in Seattle, Wash., and Baltimore, Md., in a study published in the journal Preventive Medicine in September 2008. Dog owners who reported walking their dogs were almost 25 percent less likely to be obese than people without dogs.

What are the benefits of regular exercise? Dr. Joanna Kruk reviewed medical literature describing the health benefits of exercise. Her research showed that the risk of developing a number of serious health problems is reduced by physical activity and exercise.

【3】It's easy to forget about healthy walking plans, so set the stage for a successful program: Establish a walking schedule; plan to walk 30 minutes total each day. This might include a 10-minute neighborhood walk in the morning and a 20-minute romp at the dog park after work. Or maybe three 10-minule walks or one 30-minute walk fit in better with your day.

If dog walking is "scheduled" each day, you'll feel more responsible for sticking with your program.【4】Most importantly, daily walking your dog will keep it fit and give it an opportunity to utilize their senses while also engaging their mind.

So, grab a leash, whistle to the pup, and go for a walk-today and every day! Take action!【5】

A．Plan for success.

B．Track your progress.

C．This will reinforce your good behavior.

D．Dog walking is a great way to start a healthy lifestyle program.

E．However, dogs never give you an excuse to delay exercising.

F．Plus, your dog will also get used to the routine and remind you when "it's time"!

G．Obesity is affecting about one in every three to four adults in the United States and Europe.

29、   Sticking to a vegan diet might sound difficult, especially with many popular dishes containing meat or other animal products. Yet in recent years, veganism (素食主义) has become one of the fastest-growing lifestyle trends in the world. According to HuffPost, more than 3 million people in the United States are vegans. In the UK, about 542,000 people have chosen veganism over the past decade.

What is driving this growth in veganism? One reason may be that people want to protect the environment. Producing meat and dairy products is known to be stressful for the environment. According to a 2013 study by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, global meat manufacturing causes about 18 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. This figure is higher than all the world’s cars, trains and planes combined. According to BBC News, another reason is that many of today’s young people believe it’s wrong to kill animals for food.  Jess Murray, 22, a student at University College London, said she chose to become vegan when she realized that eating animals is a choice people make, rather than something we must do to survive. “Becoming vegan was an ethical(伦理的) decision,” she told the Guardian.

For many people, veganism simply means eating no meat, cheese or eggs, but going animal-free also applies to fashion and manufacturing. For example, leather is used to make shoes and clothing. Every year more than a billion animals, from cows to horses to snakes, are killed to make leather products from their skins. Now, many brands are looking for other materials. The sports brand Puma, for example, has made shoes out of pineapple leaves. Tesla, the US car maker, is said to be removing animal-based leather from its seats. Earlier this year, US singer Lady Gaga created the vegan makeup brand Haus Laboratories. On the brand’s Instagram account, it says: “Cruelty-free and vegan, because we love animals and you.”  So, if you’re interested in protecting animals and saving the environment, you might want to give veganism a try.

【1】Which can be the reason for people being vegetarians according to the text?

A.They want to survive on earth.

B.They pursue fashion in the world.

C.They try to adopt a green lifestyle.

D.They worry about their own health.

【2】What can you infer from the last paragraph?

A.Going animal-free means letting go of the animals.

B.Veganism simply means boycotting goods from animal skins.

C.Lady Gaga created her makeup brand out of pineapple leaves.

D.Many brands are seeking substitutes for animal-based leather.

【3】What’s the author’s attitude to veganism?

A.Supportive. B.Ambiguous.

C.Skeptical. D.Prejudiced.

【4】From which part of a newspaper is the text probably taken?

A.Science. B.Fashion.

C.Entertainment. D.Life.

30、   How important is it to offer our love, especially to those who are closest to us, with no strings attached? The_______of the expression 'no strings attached' may go back to ancient times when_________were written on parchment(羊皮纸) that was rolled up and_________with a string.

An unknown author beautifully_______the no-strings-attached love in this heartfelt story titled The Rock.

As she grew older her teenage daughter became increasingly rebellious(叛逆的). It was late one night when the police_________her daughter for drunk driving. She had to go to the police station to_________her daughter up.

They didn't_______until the next afternoon. She broke the_________by giving her daughter a small gift-wrapped box. Her daughter_______opened it and found a little________inside.

Her daughter rolled her__________upwards and said. 'Cute, Mom, what’s this for? '

'Read the card, ' she________.

Her daughter took the card out of the envelope in the box and__________it. Tears started to trickle down her daughter’s cheeks. Her daughter got up and hugged her as the__________fell to the floor.

________the card were these words: ' This rock is more than 200,000,000 years old. That is how long it will take before I__________you. '

This mother is not saying, 'I will love you________…' Instead she says that she will love her daughter forever and nothing can change that. No__________attached.

When we learn to__________like that, I think we'll understand the words of Emmet Fox, who said, 'If you could only love enough, you could be the most__________person in the world. '

【1】A.meaning B.origin C.influence D.change

【2】A.numbers B.names C.documents D.diaries

【3】A.secured B.covered C.commented D.hidden

【4】A.publishes B.proves C.analyses D.describes

【5】A.blamed B.charged C.arrested D.challenged

【6】A.pick B.bring C.take D.send

【7】A.speak B.arrive C.work D.rest

【8】A.promise B.law C.heart D.tension

【9】A.eagerly B.casually C.immediately D.secretly

【10】A.toy B.ring C.pen D.rock

【11】A.legs B.eyes C.hands D.shoulders

【12】A.constructed B.instructed C.reviewed D.analyzed

【13】A.wrote B.opened C.read D.enjoyed

【14】A.parchment B.gift C.letter D.card

【15】A.On B.With C.For D.At

【16】A.look forward to B.pay attention to C.give up on D.take care of

【17】A.though B.until C.because D.if

【18】A.strings B.words C.warnings D.threats

【19】A.teach B.love C.think D.support

【20】A.poor B.courageous C.powerful D.honest

31、   Haze Mabry has been working as a cleaner at Pike County Elementary School for 13 years. Students and teachers in this school decided to do something extra special last week to _______ Mabry, or “Mr. Haze” as he's known at the school, for his 80th _______.

Reading teacher Lori Gilreath who has worked with Mabry for 10 years said they _______ the celebration for weeks and that keeping the plans _______ was a challenge since Mabry works from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They _______ a “birthday throne” for him on the school's stage and lined the walls _______ photos of Mabry with the kids and other decorations with the _______ “80 years loved, 80 years blessed”. The students also _______ 80 reasons why they loved Mr. Haze. On the day before the _______  , they turned Gilreath's classroom into a secret art center to finish the ________. Mabry said he ________  her moving some tables around in the lunchroom, but he didn't give it much ________.

Next morning, they led Mabry on a parade through the school and the more than 750 students, ________ and staff members lined the halls, shouting ________ “Mr. Haze! Mr. Haze!”

“It really surprises me and I feel ________. All little kids are giving me cards, ________ and hugging me. It's ________ else, you know,” Mabry said. “It's a/an ________ experience.”

Aged 80, Mabry said he likes to keep a busy ________  and loves the kids. “________ I'm able to work,” he said, “I think I'll work.”

【1】A.excite B.surprise C.frighten D.shock

【2】A.event B.festival C.birthday D.workday

【3】A.worked on B.called on C.reflected on D.came on

【4】A.special B.practical C.secret D.necessary

【5】A.grasped B.indicated C.expected D.made

【6】A.with B.on C.for D.under

【7】A.mark B.content C.concept D.theme

【8】A.answered B.listed C.developed D.confirmed

【9】A.competition B.graduation C.celebration D.tradition

【10】A.agenda B.preparations C.principle D.dream

【11】A.observed B.noticed C.ignored D.admitted

【12】A.option B.idea C.opinion D.thought

【13】A.managers B.visitors C.teachers D.parents

【14】A.amazingly B.positively C.cheerfully D.sadly

【15】A.touched B.interested C.relaxed D.convinced

【16】A.running up B.running into C.running after D.running out

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

【18】A.recognizable B.unforgettable C.respectable D.admirable

【19】A.coincidence B.commitment C.schedule D.recovery

【20】A.As long as B.As for C.As far as D.As to

32、   All through my childhood, I was very good at sports. I had been known as a fast runner when I was young.

When we moved to America, I was excited and ______ that I was able to compete with many tall, long-legged American girls and make the spot.______, because I had piano lessons every Monday and had to ______ practice once a week, I was unable to ______ my spot in the relay and some other girl took it. Track slowly ______ from me as I continued to miss practice to attend my piano lessons.

Gradually, the image of “sportswoman” no longer ______ me. I was that Chinese girl who was smart and sometimes funny, but never ______. I began to fear gym class, even though it had been one of my ______ classes when I was young. I hated team sports.

When I stopped playing sports, I started ______ weight. My body was short and fat and I hated it. Because I was so horrible at sports, I had no real way to keep ______. The summer before my senior year of high school, after a fit of tears and anger, I decided to start ______again. That summer, I lost about twenty pounds and I felt ______.

But this story isn’t about my weight-loss ______. It’s about the importance of playing sports. ______ I don’t play sports any more, I still watch them on television. I love the NBA. I love watching basketball and seeing these men jump to gracefully (优雅地) ______ the ball into the tiny basket.

Sticking with something even if you don’t think you’re very good at it is just a ______of endurance (忍耐力) that comes with learning a sport. I never ______ that endurance. I sometimes look at my classmates ______. Strong, built, and confident. There isn’t anything in the world like being good at a ______.

So whatever it is you’re doing, if it’s ______, stick with it. You won’t regret it.

【1】A.ashamed B.proud C.careless D.cautious

【2】A.Obviously B.Hopefully C.Unfortunately D.Strangely

【3】A.explain B.respect C.miss D.provide

【4】A.question B.appreciate C.examine D.defend

【5】A.floated away B.looked away C.resulted D.died

【6】A.apologized B.resembled C.complained D.protected

【7】A.flexible B.safe C.athletic D.comfortable

【8】A.personal B.favorite C.local D.foreign

【9】A.finding B.exploring C.gaining D.widening

【10】A.calm B.nervous C.young D.fit

【11】A.contributing B.responding C.running D.turning

【12】A.great B.ordinary C.weak D.tired

【13】A.agreement B.change C.outcome D.challenge

【14】A.As long as B.As soon as C.As though D.Even though

【15】A.sink B.turn C.bring D.accept

【16】A.history B.motto C.patterns D.lesson

【17】A.kept up B.met with C.worked out D.thought about

【18】A.enviably B.quickly C.privately D.quietly

【19】A.theory B.business C.routine D.sport

【20】A.considerate B.worthwhile C.urgent D.typical

33、   My mother believed in magic. She believed things happened for a/an _______ . She was vocal about “happy accidents”.

“See this little box? It’s magic: inside _______ a bird that can sing.”

I carefully wound the tiny music box, and my sons were _______ attracted by the beautiful music, coming up and wondering what it was. Besides singing, the bird _______ flapped (拍打) its wings, and opened and closed its small beak (鸟喙).

“Please don’t touch it,” I _______. However, weeks later I noticed the bird no longer moved back fully. I was so angry that I _______ my sons.

“I pushed the lid down,” volunteered the 7-year-old cautiously. Obviously, he realized what a big mistake he had made. I was going to _______ him. However, another voice told me that I might find a skilled person to _______ the bird back to life first.

Unfortunately, I soon discovered that few people could _______ broken music boxes. It took me lots of ________ to find one. After lots of time and cost, I was delighted to witness the fragile bird sing once more. What I did not ________ was that the tiny bird would also spin (旋转).

“It spins!” I said, totally ________.

“It’s supposed to do that,” the man said with a heavy German accent. “I guess it is ________ that your son broke it, because now the bird does what it was ________ to do.”

A happy accident, ________.

【1】A.excuse B.result C.reason D.goal

【2】A.flies B.lives C.lays D.sees

【3】A.instantly B.eventually C.gradually D.accidentally

【4】A.merely B.still C.suddenly D.also

【5】A.requested B.declared C.warned D.repeated

【6】A.gathered B.seized C.dragged D.led

【7】A.comfort B.believe C.ignore D.punish

【8】A.carry B.take C.bring D.get

【9】A.discover B.make C.own D.repair

【10】A.fortune B.efforts C.chances D.risks

【11】A.observe B.expect C.realize D.feel

【12】A.sad B.moved C.satisfied D.amazed

【13】A.wrong B.reasonable C.good D.obvious

【14】A.trained B.asked C.allowed D.designed

【15】A.indeed B.though C.either D.instead

34、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.

AI artwork sells for $432,500 — nearly 45 times its high【1】 — as Christie’s becomes the first auction house to offer a work of art created by an algorithm. This portrait, however, is not the product of a human mind. It was created by an【2】 intelligence, an algorithm defined by that algebraic formula with its many parentheses. And when it went under the【3】 in the Prints & Multiples sale at Christie’s on 23-25 October, Portrait of Edmond Belamy sold for an【4】 $432,500, signaling the arrival of AI art on the world auction stage.

From a distance, Portrait of Edmond de Belamy looks almost plausible. Up close, however, the paintwork becomes a grid of mechanical-looking dots, the man’s face a golden blur with black holes for eyes. Look into those eyes. They show no sign of feeling or life. Did a computer make this?

The answer is yes. The first artwork【5】 by AI to be sold at Christie’s, its【6】 price would seem to suggest that in future we will get computers to make art for us. Robot van Gogh will harmlessly cut its ear off and robot Picasso will be a genius.

Is this the future AI art visionaries such as the French collective Obvious, which programmed this “painter” by getting it to compare its own work with 15,000 pre-20th century portraits, have in mind? Or are they just, God forbid, making a fast buck from deceivable art collectors? Because believing the algorithm that knocked this up to be in any meaningful way an “artist” is like thinking your voice-interaction programme is out to get you. Dream on. Computers would need to replicate human consciousness before they could replicate the funny thing humans do called “art”.

Art is a way in which human 【7】 expresses itself, and is equally true of the earliest cave art, Rembrandt’s portraits and Duchamp’s urinal. And that is what is missing from Portrait of Edmond Bellamy. Art is a way humans communicate ideas, perceptions and feelings to each other. It has no 【8】 outside the human passion to communicate. So in what meaningful sense can an AI replica of certain【9】 traits of old master paintings be called art?

For a robot to really make art, it would need an autonomous mind that was emotional as well as【10】. No AI developer has yet claimed to be anywhere near achieving that and if they ever do, their creation will probably have better things to do than paint portraits — like destroy humanity.

Maybe afterwards robots will invent their own kind of art, but it won’t be some poor pastiche of human genius.

It will be beyond anything we organics could imagine.

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、

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.

37、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.

38、假定你是李华，想邀请外教Henry一起参观人工智能展览。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：

1．展览时间、地点（四月1~7日，科技馆）；

2．展览内容（如智能家用机器人、无人驾驶、人脸识别技术等）。

注意：1．词数100左右；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Henry,

How is everything going?

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Yours,

LiHua

39、假定你是李华。你正在计划一个充实而有意义的暑假，刚好在网上看到志愿组织Kululekus English Teaching Program的志愿者招募广告。请你写一封邮件申请参加该志愿项目，内容包括：

1.相关能力或经验介绍；

2.计划服务时长。

Kululekus English Teaching program in Mozambique(莫桑比克) aims to provide the local schools with support in a variety of ways, helping to teach children English, Maths and other subjects, at the same time transferring skills and sharing cultural perspectives. Our volunteers work together with the teachers of the respective school as well as the children between the ages of 6 and 15 years.

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir/Madam,

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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。

Andrea Lessing is a relatively new employee at Goodwill. Her job is sorting donated stuff. She has been working the job for about a month and a half and is already not surprised by some of the stuff she found.

People donate all kinds of things to Goodwill, and sometimes don’t always remember to empty out their pockets or purses before handing them over. It turns out that they can sometimes accidentally “ donate ” their cash too.

While going through a couple of sweaters, Andrea felt something extra heavy. At first, she thought that it was a pile of books, but then realized it was something more valuable. Wrapped inside the sweaters, she found piles of envelopes filled with $100 bills. All counted up, the money was worth $42,000. And no, the money wasn’t fake either. It was completely real!

Andrea, who’s also a mom, decided to do the right thing and report what she found. Thanks to identifying documents also left with the sweaters, the employees were able to trace the money back to its owner.

Normally, most people donate to Goodwill without leaving their identities. Or they at least try to keep their personal identifying information away from the clothing they donate. But in this instance, along with the forgotten money, the person who donated the sweater also forgot some documents that included their name.

For Andrea, returning the money was a no-brainer. She wants to try her best to put out positive energy. She also says that she was motivated by doing right for her daughter and being the best mom she can be.

Andrea explained, “ I have a daughter. I love her very much, and you can’t put a price on my daughter, and I know what could be risked if stealing that money. I do believe that if you do something good, it will come back to you. ”

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

But Andrea was still rewarded for doing the right thing.

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As Andrea was given that reward money, her boss also brought good news to her.

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41、你是李华，两周前你从网上购买了一套书虫系列读物（Bookworm Series）昨天才到货，且包装破损，数量不足。请就此向网店客服写邮件投诉。要点如下：

1.    介绍购物情况

2.    反映存在问题

3.    提出解决方案

注意：

1.    词数100词左右

2.    可适当增加细节，使行文连贯

3.    开头结尾已给出，不计入总词

可能用到的生词：投诉complaint n.

To whom it may concern,

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Sincerely,

Li Hua