黔东南州 2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、Yangzhou is a small city. Therefore, to ________ the flow of traffic, the government has decided to broaden some main streets.

A. speed up B. build up C. link up D. rise up

2、Accustomed to _______ the steep mountains, she had no difficulty reaching top.

A．climbing

B．climb

C．having climbed

D．have climbed

3、If we a table earlier, we couldn’t be standing here in a queue.

A. have booked B. booked C. book   D. had booked

4、His doctor suggested that he   a trip abroad.

A.will take B.would take C.take D.took

5、Running a marathon in Yancheng is a fantastic experience, _______ will be fresh in your memory for ever.

A．one

B．it

C．the one

D．one that

6、The local shops have been marked in on this map so that people can choose a house in a ______ area.

A.ambitious B.suitable C.beneficial D.absent

7、Multitasking reduces the quality of our work ______ it makes it hard for us to organize thoughts and remove irrelevant information.

A.though B.as C.while D.if

8、If  we improve its package, the product will surely ______ when introduced to the market.

A.get off B.come out C.catch on D.break away

9、Our blood depends on us moving around to be able to _______ properly.

A.bleed B.bond C.crash D.circulate

10、The box ________ all the books you need, ________ an English-English dictionary.

A.contains; to include B.contains; including

C.includes; contained D.includes; containing

11、These eighteen-century oil paintings are _______ so well that the visitors are greatly amazed.

A.preserved B.protested C.purchased D.punished

12、Sadly, the child star became one of one-hit wonders that _______ occasionally, only to disappear without signs.

A．spring up

B．hang up

C．stay up

D．end up

13、The majority of people __________the view that students should develop in an all-round way.

A.subscribe to B.make out C.approve D.set aside

14、We should consider the students' request _____ the school library provide more books on popular science.

A. that B. when

C. which D. where

15、With our country entering an aging society, ______ the retirement age is probably unavoidable.

A.having delayed B.delaying C.being delayed D.to be delayed

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

A．That

B．It

C．That

D．As

17、The event has not only increased public________of world hunger, but raised a lot of money for the poor children.

A.direction B.contribution C.awareness D.loneliness

18、--- _______ made her struggle to become an artist so hard?

--- ______ she was a woman.

A. What; What B. That; That

C. What; That D. That; What

19、There is no point _________; it’s too late to mend.

A.arguing B.to argue C.argument D.argued

20、The class________busy working on the exercises in the classroom at the moment.

A．is

B．are

C．was

D．were

21、To improve the quality of our products, we asked for suggestions ________ had used the products.

A.whatever B.whoever C.wherever D.whichever

22、Because of the pandemic（传染病）, days are gone _____ people go wherever they want.

A.if B.when C.which D.since

23、It seems that he has no pen ________.

A.to write B.to write with C.writing D.writing with

24、---I know the furniture expensive but it will last for years.

---___________hope so too.

A.can B.may C.must D.should

25、It doesn’t matter where the students associations get their money from ;what ____ is what they do with it .

A. Corners B. differs

C. directs D. counts

26、After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you too, and she would love to spend some time with you.”

The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie. “What’s wrong, are you well?” she asked. My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.

“I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you,” I responded. “Just the two of us.” She thought about it for a moment, and then said, “I would like that very much.”

That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up, I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Halfway through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips.

During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation--nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other’s life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.

As we arrived at her house later, she said, “I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.” I agreed.

A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn’t have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: “I paid this bill in advance. I wasn’t sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates — one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son.”

At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: “I LOVE YOU” and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till “some other time”.

【1】When the mother heard it was the son’s call, she was _______.

A．surprised

B．worried

C．suspicious

D．puzzled

【2】What did the mother mainly talk about to the author during the dinner?

A．Her life after the author’s marriage.

B．Her memory about the author as a child.

C．Her life since the author’s last visit.

D．Her expectation about future reunions.

【3】What’s the purpose of the author’s writing this passage?

A．To teach us how to cherish our family.

B．To tell us to enjoy the present life.

C．To convey the importance of showing respect for our parents.

D．To warn us not to put off what we should do till some time later.

【4】What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Mother’s love

B．Love is Something You Should Never Put off

C．Precious union

D．A special date

27、Around the world, many people come together on 3lst December to celebrate the coming of the New Year, which is called Hogmanay in Scotland. The tradition of Hogmanay comes from Viking times and the celebration is more popular than Christmas in Scotland.

On Hogmanay's Eve, family members throughout Scotland will get together to “bring in the bells”. The phrase in Scotland refers to the ten-second countdown to midnight when bells ring all over Scotland to signal the beginning of the New Year. The atmosphere can only be described as electric! It is such an exciting event and all of the people are in a good mood as they wait to bring in the New Year bells!

Then most towns in Scotland have celebrations with fireworks in the evening, but in the bigger Scottish cities, other events take place.

The best-known event for Hogmanay is the annual Edinburgh Street Party. Every year, Edinburgh hosts a joyful firework show and other celebrating activities outside of the castle and it is broadcast on TV for those watching the celebration from their homes.

Another very popular event takes place in Stonehaven, where there is a “Fireball Ceremony” which takes place along the street. Around forty men and women come together and wave fireballs around their heads, which is wonderful to witness! People line the streets hours beforehand to see the festival which begins immediately after midnight on December 3lst.

On New Year's Day in Scotland, it is traditional to have a meal with the family. They always eat a steak pie with vegetables. Another tradition that has to be mentioned is the “First Footing” tradition. Also from the time of the Vikings, this is the tradition where the first person to enter the home after Hogmanay has to bring something Scottish with them, otherwise it brings bad luck for the coming year. People are usually very generous with their first footing gifts such as ginger wine, Scottish whisky and homemade shortbread.

【1】What will the family members do right before the midnight of 3lst December?

A．Have a big dinner party.

B．Ring the bells at home.

C．Count down the last ten seconds.

D．Set off fireworks outside.

【2】What can we know about the Edinburgh Street Party?

A．It is a firework show.

B．It is a fireball ceremony.

C．It is a well-known gathering.

D．It is a popular TV show.

【3】Which is the traditional thing for the Scottish New Year meal?

A．Steak pies with vegetables.

B．Homemade shortbread.

C．Ginger wine.

D．Scottish whisky.

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

A．Hogmanay: the Scottish New Year

B．The Origin of the Scottish New Year

C．First Footing: an Old Scottish Tradition

D．Different Ways of New Year Celebrations

28、Learning a second language is tricky at any age and it only gets tougher the longer you wait to open that dusty French book. Now, in a new study, scientists have pinpointed the exact age at which your chances of reaching fluency in a second language seem to plummet: 10.

The study, published in the journal Cognition, found that it’s “nearly impossible” for language learners to reach native-level fluency if they start learning a second tongue after 10. But that doesn’t seem to be because language skills go downhill. “It turns out you’re still learning fast. It’s just that you run out of time, because your ability to learn starts dropping at around 17 or 18 years old,” says study co-author Joshua Hartshorne, an assistant professor of psychology at Boston College.

Kids may be better than adults at learning new languages for many reasons. Children’s brains are more plastic than those of adults, meaning they’re better able to adapt and respond to new information. “All learning involves the brain changing,” Hartshorne says, “and children’s brains seem to be a lot more skilled at changing.”

Kids may also be more willing to try new things (and to potentially look foolish in the process) than adults are. Their comparatively new grasp on their native tongue may also be advantageous. Unlike adults, who tend to default (默认) to the rules and patterns of their first language, kids may be able to approach a new one with a blank slate (石板).

These findings may seem discouraging, but it was heartening for scientists to learn that the critical period for fluent language acquisition might be longer than they previously thought. Some scientists believed that the brief window closes shortly after birth, while others stretched it only to early adolescence. Compared to those estimates, 17 or 18 — when language learning ability starts to drop off — seems relatively old.

“People fared better when they learned by immersion (沉浸), rather than simply in a classroom. And moving to a place where your desired language is spoken is the best way to learn as an adult. If that’s not an option, you can mimic an immersive environment by finding ways to have conversations with native speakers in their own communities,” Hartshorne says. By doing so, it’s possible to become conversationally proficient — even without the advantage of a child’s brain.

【1】The underlined word “plummet” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “__________”.

A．decrease

B．rise

C．end

D．vary

【2】What can be inferred from Joshua Hartshorne’s words?

A．Children are too young to grasp a second language.

B．Age 10-18 is the best time to learn a second language.

C．Adults go beyond the critical period for learning a second language.

D．Communicating with native speakers enables you to master all the language skills.

【3】Why adults can’t reach native-level fluency in a second language?

A．Adults are less influenced by their mother tongues.

B．Adults spend more time responding to new information.

C．Adults are only too willing to experience something awkward in the process.

D．Adults prefer an immersive environment to a classroom in learning a second language.

【4】The passage is mainly about __________.

A．the best age to learn a second language

B．the approaches to learning a second language

C．why kids learn a second language more easily than adults

D．whether adults can learn a second language like their younger selves

29、   Pacific Science Center Guide

♦Visit Pacific Science Center's Store

Don't forget to stop by Pacific Science Center's Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome.

♦Hungry?

Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our cafe offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The cafe is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.

♦Rental Information

Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.

♦Support Pacific Science Center

Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1. 3 million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It's an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificsciencecenter. org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.

【1】Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?

A.In Building 1. B.In Building 3.

C.At the Laser Dome. D.At the Denny Way entrance.

【2】Which of the following is NOT true?

A.If you are hungry during your stay at Pacific Science Center, you can go to the cafe in Building 1.

B.You can store your belongings in the Information Desk.

C.You can pay to use the pushchairs and wheelchairs.

D.ID card is required if you want to use the pushchairs and wheelchairs.

【3】What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?

A.Train science teachers. B.Distribute science books.

C.Inspire scientific research. D.Take science to the classroom.

30、Mike was 11. As his birthday was coming up，he _____ his father to buy him a bike, so that he could go to school cycling and not by _____ or relying on his father to _____ him at school, which was _____ a mile away from his home.

On his _____ , seeing a set of books wrapped nicely in his father's hand, though _____ , he thanked his father. Mike's father was _____ as he didn't have enough money to buy a bike.

After a week，when Mike was walking home from school, he saw a boy riding a bike. Mike _____ that the bike was too small for the big boy. _____，the boy ran into a post and fell on the street. Mike rushed to him and ______ him who was his schoolmate Sam.

Mike helped him stand up and provided him with water. _____ Sam was riding the bike fast, his left leg and hands were ______ injured. Mike asked him to sit in a corner and took the bike and rushed to a ______ nearby.

An ambulance （救护车）came and carried Sam to hospital. He then rushed to Sam's home and ______ his parents about the accident.

Sam and his parents thanked Mike for the ______ help. Mike in turn said, “It was all ______ just because I rode Sam's bike. ” He added, “The bike is too small for Sam to ride and that's why he was _______” Mike met Sam every day in hospital until he ______.

Sam got a new bike and he came to know that Mike didn't have the ______ to own a bike. He gave his old bike to Mike and with his parents' ______, Mike accepted the gift.

【1】

A．persuaded

B．arranged

C．requested

D．ordered

【2】

A．jumping

B．driving

C．walking

D．wandering

【3】

A．drop

B．discover

C．hug

D．pick

【4】

A．gathered

B．spotted

C．fixed

D．located

【5】

A．holiday

B．birthday

C．graduation

D．celebration

【6】

A．frightened

B．hopeful

C．unhappy

D．impatient

【7】

A．calm

B．grateful

C．puzzled

D．upset

【8】

A．felt

B．learned

C．agreed

D．argued

【9】

A．Suddenly

B．Eventually

C．Thankfully

D．Actually

【10】

A．treated

B．remembered

C．regarded

D．recognized

【11】

A．Before

B．Since

C．Unless

D．Though

【12】

A．slightly

B．necessarily

C．seriously

D．gently

【13】

A．church

B．school

C．hospital

D．shelter

【14】

A．complained

B．reminded

C．impressed

D．informed

【15】

A．generous

B．pleasant

C．honored

D．limited

【16】

A．unlikely

B．possible

C．exciting

D．unbelievable

【17】

A．worried

B．injured

C．beat

D．attacked

【18】

A．broke out

B．missed out

C．checked out

D．pulled out

【19】

A．interest

B．confidence

C．right

D．chance

【20】

A．permission

B．admission

C．guidance

D．introduction

31、   Each week，I give my elderly neighbor a ride to the store when I am going. She keeps trying to______me for the ride，and I always______refusing. I tell her that it doesn't cost any more for her to______with me and it is______for me to do this.

Last week，she brought a(n)______and said happily，“I have something for you and you must accept it.” I said，“If there is money in it，I don't want it.” But she______it on a stand. Later，I opened it to find a “thank you” card with______in it. That night，I stopped at her house to give a plate of______fried chicken that I had. I took an envelope and put the $10______it along with a“______” card. When leaving，I left it______in her door.

The next day，she paid a(n)______to my home to return my______．She said，“Look，I know you put that letter in my door this morning，didn't you？” I had______forgotten about it，and I thought from the sincere______on my face，she believed me when I said that I hadn't put any letter in her door that morning. Actually，it was the night before，______I thought I wasn't lying. She went on to______the envelope and enclosed (装入) the “smile” ______，and told me how she was blessed with so many good things lately. I told her that I was so______for her，and that I hope she______to be so blessed.

【1】A. cost B. pay C. spend D. take

【2】A. keep B. admit C. enjoy D. stop

【3】A. climb B. walk C. ride D. run

【4】A. important B. useful C. troublesome D. convenient

【5】A. envelope B. choice C. basket D. chance

【6】A. lied B. laid C. contributed D. expressed

【7】A. $1 B. $10 C. $100 D. $20

【8】A. dark B. bright C. extra D. familiar

【9】A. of B. about C. from D. in

【10】A. smile B. love C. flower D. hug

【11】A. appeared B. drawn C. placed D. written

【12】A. attention B. fine C. reward D. visit

【13】A. bike B. pen C. coat D. plate

【14】A. completely B. extremely C. roughly D. calmly

【15】A. mark B. look C. impression D. wound

【16】A. if B. because C. so D. otherwise

【17】A. defend B. direct C. disturb D. describe

【18】A. stamp B. card C. letter D. book

【19】A. surprised B. sorry C. happy D. sad

【20】A. continues B. challenges C. rejects D. expects

32、   Some ten years ago, I was studying in a middle school in London. One day, Mrs. Clara gave a math ________to our class. When the papers were ________ , she found that twelve boys had made ________ the same mistakes in the test.

There is ______ new about cheating in ______ . Perhaps that was why Mrs. Clara didn’t ______ say one word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to _________ after class. I was one of the twelve.

Mrs. Clara asked no questions, and she didn’t ______ us, either. Instead, she wrote the _______ words on the blackboard: On your way home you find some _______ and you’re completely sure that you will never be found out. Later someone comes to ask you if you have  ________ some money he lost. What will you do?

She then ordered us to write down the ________ , and asked us to take our whole lives to try to find out our own _______ to it.

I don’t know about the other eleven  _______. Speaking for myself I can say: it was the most ________ single thing of my life.  ________ , I have been asking this question to myself when I have to make a ________ .

Because of this, Mrs. Clara has become the most ________ teacher for me in my whole life. I often think of this: if Mrs. Clara had scolded us as many other  ________ often did, would I go on  ________ every day?

【1】A.assignment B.test C.motto D.image

【2】A.marked B.gathered C.distributed D.simplified

【3】A.correctly B.frankly C.slightly D.exactly

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

【5】A.exams B.situations C.sayings D.subjects

【6】A.always B.once C.even D.never

【7】A.kneel B.stay C.stand D.punish

【8】A.suspect B.instruct C.scold D.obey

【9】A.following B.above C.long D.short

【10】A.wine B.time C.money D.advice

【11】A.abandoned B.found C.witnessed D.touched

【12】A.proposal B.instruction C.experience D.question

【13】A.answer B.reflection C.access D.appreciation

【14】A.people B.children C.strangers D.receivers

【15】A.qualified B.worthwhile C.important D.outstanding

【16】A.Than ever B.Back then C.Till then D.Since then

【17】A.promise B.mistake C.defense D.decision

【18】A.unbearable B.unforgettable C.incurable D.unconventional

【19】A.teachers B.chiefs C.students D.workmates

【20】A.selecting B.misunderstanding C.punishing D.cheating

33、   Last summer, we went to Hawaii for holiday. During my week-long trip with my husband, we spent most of our time _______during the day in the sea, and then enjoying walks along the beach in the evenings.

We didn’t take any _______because we had enough. We had visited the island many times _______. On our way to the _______we joked that other than our sun-burnt skin, we had no way to show that we had _______there!

As we stood in line at the check-in, we noticed the _______who had been on our plane the week before. _______, they all had tear-filled eyes this day. On the plane, we sat directly behind them: a mother and her four children without Dad’s attendance. We learned that the father had been _______in a jet-skiing accident that week, and his wife and children had to _______make their way home without him.

We watched the children become unworried while they were playing cards. But the mother stared at her knees, ________to believe her husband’s death. We could ________feel her pain as we realized that this could have happened to any of us. While we were laughing and playing in the water, this poor family had been ________the sufferings. The vacation they had dreamed about had ________the terrible dream they would never forget.

I suddenly ________that we had no pictures for this vacation together. I closed my eyes, hoping that my mind had recorded all the wonderful moments that I had ________with my husband that week. What a trip!

【1】A.flying B.travelling C.swimming D.walking

【2】A.action B.children C.photos D.friends

【3】A.before B.ago C.now D.yet

【4】A.sea B.airport C.destination D.station

【5】A.traveled B.left C.missed D.forgotten

【6】A.class B.parent C.passenger D.family

【7】A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.However D.Then

【8】A.hit B.discovered C.forbidden D.killed

【9】A.nervously B.bravely C.confidently D.proudly

【10】A.unable B.likely C.willing D.afraid

【11】A.never B.ever C.almost D.hardly

【12】A.feeling B.experiencing C.fighting D.ignoring

【13】A.wiped out B.eased off C.broken up D.turned into

【14】A.regretted B.decided C.remembered D.discovered

【15】A.created B.valued C.shared D.planned

34、A: Excuse me, do you know where the chemistry lab is?

B: Yes. It’s just on the fifth floor of this b【1】.

A: How often do you do c【2】experiments there?

B: Twice a week.

A: Can you go there without a t【3】?

B: No. That’s not allowed.

A: What does the teacher often tell you to do when you are doing an e【4】?

B: He often tells us to look c【5】and follow the i【6】.

A: What will you do when you finish the experiment?

B: We must put e【7】back in the cupboards and wash our hands.

A: Right. It is very i【8】to keep the lab clean.

B: Yes, safe as well. We must turn off the e【9】before l【10】the lab.

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

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

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

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

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

Tablets are really useful devices, but their big screens always make them a burden to carry around without a bag. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a phone with the powers of a tablet that could be folded up and fit 【1】 into the hand?

Now something like a tablet-shaped but fold-able phone is about to become 【2】. In February, South Korean electronics company Samsung and China’s Huawei both unveiled fold-able phones Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X 【3】. Mobile phone use has entered the “fold-able future”, The Verge noted.

The technology could change our lives in significant ways. These devices, due to their 【4】 screens, give us the larger screens we want. Meanwhile, they still fit easily into the pocket. As USA Today noted, they’re “the 【5】 of a small tablets and smart-phone, all in a single device”.

The technology could 【6】 other devices too. For example, we could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers. In crowded modem cities, they will help us to 【7】 available space.

In a keynote address, Samsung’s senior vice president of mobile product marketing, Justin Denison, called the fold-able screen “the 【8】 for the smart-phone of tomorrow.” “It’s a balank canvas for us to do something beautiful together,” he said.

So is there nothing to stand in the way of the fold-able future?

According to tech news website Android authority, the necessary displays were difficult to produce. In 2012, nine out of every to OLED screens produced were 【9】. Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to between 50 and 90 percent. However, at present these fold-able devices are expensive. For example, the price of Huawei Mate X is 17,500 RMB. That’s a price that may 【10】 the majority of people.

But if the fold-able device isn’t going to change the world overnight, there is no doubt that it is coming.

Patrick Moor-head, an industry analyst told The Verge, “Few are debating if fold-able or roll-able mobile displays are the future of smart-phones; the only question is when and by whom.”

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、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。

I love to play the piano and I greatly enjoy performing my music, so when the annual winter recital (独奏会) was canceled, I was disappointed. I had looked forward to it for a long time and had already prepared two of my best songs. My mom had a wonderful idea, however, to turn this disappointing letdown into something worthwhile. “You and your sister should perform your songs at Carriage House Senior Living (养老院),” my mom suggested brightly. “I’m sure the seniors there would really appreciate the music and you could each play more than just two songs.”

I immediately thought this was a great idea. One of the things I did not like about the recitals was that I was limited to playing just a couple of songs. Playing the piano at Carriage House seemed like a win-win situation because not only would I get to play more songs, but I would also have the chance to cheer up the residents at the home with some lively tunes.

My mom called Carriage House and made arrangements for my sister and me to perform. We were told we could play the piano during the Sunday diner hour in two weeks. In the coming days, I worked especially hard to polish up fifteen pieces that I thought the crowd would enjoy, including many old classics. My sister and I decided that first I would play three songs and then she would, taking turns until the end of the hour.

When the much-anticipated day finally arrived, my family and I drove to Carriage House. We were greeted by an old woman who introduced herself as Phyllis. Then we came to the dining room and Phyllis announced to the room, “These two girls have come to sing and want to introduce themselves!” As she handed the microphone to me there was scattered applause.

“Hi, my name is Baylie,” I said with a smile.

“Hi, I’m Chloe,” my sister said shyly.

“We have come here to entertain you with some piano songs. We hope you enjoy our performance,” I enthusiastically announced.

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。

When I sat down and turned to my first song, I felt a little bit nervous.

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The moment our last music ended, the crowd burst into applause.

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39、假定你是李华， 你的美国朋友Tom 想在他的学校以“Chinese poetry”为主题举办一系列活动，他写信向你求助，请给他回信，提供至少两条建议。

1. 你应该介绍中国诗的历史；

2. 你应分享诗的不同形式。

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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40、假如你是李华，你的新西兰笔友Pal想学做一道中国传统美食，参加学校即将举办的美食节（Food Fair）。请你就此回复邮件，内容包括名称及做法等。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息。

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41、假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom来信说他最近玩手机上瘾难以自，请你给他回一封邮件，告诉他手机成瘾可能会导致的问题：影响学习和身心健康，疏远亲情、友情，并提出一些建议。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：手机上瘾cellphone addiction

Dear Tom,

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Yous,

Li Hua