广东韶关2025届高三英语下册二月考试题

1、________ that the small village ________ him. He knows almost everything about it.

A．There is no doubt; is familiar with

B．There is no doubt; is familiar to

C．It is no doubt; is familiar with

D．It is no doubt; is familiar to

2、In the _______ of proof, the police could not take action against the man.

A．lack

B．shortage

C．absence

D．failure

3、The collectors dreamed of ________ a place to show off the collection in Latin America as a way to spark dialogue among artists across the diverse regions.

A．there to be

B．there being

C．there having

D．there would be

4、They overcame some difficulties and completed the work ahead of time, ________ was something we had not expected.

A.that B.which

C.it D.what

5、Jane is nice but she has a ______ to talk too much.

A.trend B.tendency C.tension D.threat

6、Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments _____ over 5,000 years ago.

A. dated back to B. dating back to

C. dates from D. to date back to

7、I was so familiar with her that I recognized her voice _______ picking up the phone.

A.the moment B.on C.before D.though

8、She used to be terribly shy，but a year abroad has completely ________ her.

A．transferred

B．transformed

C．conveyed

D．shifted

9、He looked into her eyes and his voice ________ a more serious tone.

A.took off B.took on C.took in D.took down

10、Being a good listener is a kind a quality and that's ________ it takes to keep friendship.

A．which

B．what

C．how

D．where

11、The median number of speakers is a mere 6,000,  means that half theworld’s languages are spoken by fewer people than that.

A.which B.that C.it D.what

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

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

13、During the novel coronavirus (新型冠状病毒) the distinction (区别) between a mask (口罩) and N95 mask is ________.

A.unnecessary B.worthless C.important D.uninteresting

14、I am interested in_________ you have improved your spoken English in such a short time.

A.how B.which C.when D.if

15、______,we know each other well.

A. As time going on B. With time goes on

C. With time to go on D. As time goes on

16、I’ll give ____ to your suggestion that we ____ a party in honor of the experienced professor.

A. much thought; hold B. many thoughts; should hold

C. much thought; will hold D. some thought; can hold

17、Not until_________ in the field ________ that he had done something wrong to them.

A. did all the crops die; did he realize B. all the crops died; did he realize

C. all the crops died; he had realized D. did all the crops die ; had he realized

18、When________ why he was sent there, he said he was sent there ________ for a space flight.

A．asking, being trained

B．asked, to be trained

C．to ask, trained

D．asked, training

19、Early in April this year some experts indicated that H1N1 would _____ this autumn.

A.break down B.break out C.break up D.break off

20、We went to Canada to travel and my cousin _______as our guide.

A．played

B．showed

C．acted

D．performed

21、The building was designed to   the elderly and provide them with the best environment.

A.calculate B.accommodate C.expose D.resemble

22、He is a teacher but his wife is a doctor， ________？

A.isn’t she B.isn’t it

C.aren’t they D.isn’t he

23、_________, he knows a lot of Chinese characters.

A. Child as he is B. As a child he is

C. As he is a child D. A child as he is

24、The person who ________ advantage of the girl ________ a disadvantage didn’t gain an advantage ________ her.

A.made; in ; over B.took; at ; on C.took; at; over D.made; at; over

25、________of their bad habits, the boys changed from being dependent on their parents to ________for others.

A. Having rid; sacrificing B. To rid; sacrifice   ​

C. Rid; sacrificing ​ D. Having been rid; sacrifice

26、   Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials (千禧一代) are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.

Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self-expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.

Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken soup, which is an important raw material in many dishes.

They also hate throwing out fruit that’s too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees C. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.

Now millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and roots, in dishes. They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own soup.

Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don’t buy anything else. They way they won’t purchase more food than they can consume.

【1】What is the main subject of this article?

A．A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.

B．A plan that millennials have for donating food.

C．A novel cooking technique that millennials like.

D．A food production system favored by millennials.

【2】What do millennials with fruit before freezing it?

A．Mix it with other raw materials in a bowl.

B．Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.

C．Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.

D．Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.

【3】According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?

A．They select small cans and packages.

B．They leave their credit cards at home.

C．They prepare a practical shopping list.

D．They weigh produce before buying it.

27、阅读理解

Here I'd like to talk about how to develop your curiosity and make use of it to make discoveries. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers when you are curious about something and want to know more about it.

Firstly, write down the subject that you are interested in on a note card or piece of paper. Just put the main idea down, such as “Discover more about dinosaurs.”

Next, think for a moment about what you already know about your subject and list information like the sentences below：

1. Dinosaurs lived long before human beings appeared.

2. Dinosaurs lived on the earth for more than 150 million years.

3. Some dinosaurs fed on plants, some on meat.

Thirdly, ask yourself “What can I do with what I want to learn？” On your paper, start writing down questions about the dinosaurs as you think of them：

1. What's the best weather for dinosaurs to live in?

2. How many kinds of dinosaurs are there?

3. Have dinosaurs really disappeared?

Fourthly, armed_with_your_list_of_questions,_you can now visit the nearest library or turn to computer to begin your research. As you learn more about your subject, you'll probably discover some new questions.

For example, you might discover that dinosaurs disappeared about 65 million years ago. Why? What happened? Asking new questions can help you research your subject more deeply.

The next time you find something interesting to research, take time to organize your thinking by asking good questions. And remember—learning more always bring more questions.

【1】While doing some research, you should take the following steps________.

①list what you want to know

②choose a research subject

③list what you already know

④discover new problems

A．①④③②   B．①②④③

C．②③①④  D．②①④③

【2】What does the underlined sentence “armed with your list of questions” mean?

A．Taking your list of questions with you to do more research.

B．Writing down your list of questions before turning to the computer.

C．Discussing your questions with your classmates for solution.

D．Putting your questions aside before going to the library.

【3】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．You can find all the answers online.

B．Learn more, and you'll have no questions.

C．Asking questions is the only way for research.

D．During the research, more questions may arise.

【4】The best title for this passage is________.

A．Discovering Dinosaurs

B．Asking Good Questions

C．Finding Suitable Subjects

D．Having Interesting Answers

28、   How many things can you see in the night sky? A lot! On a clear night you might see the Moon, some planets, and thousands of sparkling stars.

You can see even more with a telescope. And with bigger and bigger telescopes you can see more and more objects in the sky. And you can see those objects in more and more detail.

But scientists believe there are some things in the sky that we will never see. We won't see them with the biggest telescope in the world, on the clearest night of the year.

That's because they're invisible. They're the mysterious dead stars called black holes.

You might find it hard to imagine that stars die. After all, our Sun is a star. Year after year we see it up in the sky, burning brightly, giving us heat and light. The Sun certainly doesn't seem to be getting old or weak. But stars do burn out and die after billions of years.

As a star's gases burn, they give off light and heat. But when the gas runs out, the star stops burning and begins to die.

As the star cools, the outer layers of the star pull in toward the center. The star squashes into a smaller and smaller ball. If the star was very small, the star ends up as a cold, dark ball called a black dwarf. If the star was very big, it keeps squashing inward until it's packed together tighter than anything in the universe.

Imagine if the Earth were crushed until it was the size of a tiny marble. That's how tightly this dead star, a black hole, is packed. What pulls the star in toward its center with such power? It's the same force that pulls you down when you jump—the force called gravity. A black hole is so tightly packed that its gravity sucks in everything—even light. The light from a black hole can never come back to your eyes. That's why you see nothing but blackness.

So next time you stare up at the night sky, remember: there's more in the Sky than we can see! Scattered in the silent darkness are black holes—the great mystery of space.

【1】According to the article, what causes a star to die?

A.As its gases run out, it cools down. B.It has a collision with other stars.

C.It can only live for about a million years. D.As it gets hotter and hotter, it explodes.

【2】Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.Black holes are dead stars. B.Black holes have gravity.

C.Black holes are invisible. D.There is nothing as mysterious as a black hole.

【3】What happens AFTER a star dies?

A.It becomes invisible. B.It fails to Earth.

C.It burns up all of its gases. D.It becomes brighter and easier to see.

【4】Why can't you see light when you look at a black hole?

A.Because most black holes are so far away.

B.Because the gravity of a black hole is so strong that it sucks the light inward.

C.Because as the star's gases burn, it stops giving off heat and light.

D.Because as a star cools, its outer layers pull in toward its center.

29、   Skeptics are strange a lot. Some of them refuse to admit the serious threat of the human activities to the environment and they are tired of people who disagree with them. Those people, say skeptics, spread nothing but bad news about the environment. The “eco-guilt” brought on by the discouraging news about our planet gives rise to the popularity of skeptics as people search for more comforting worldviews.

Perhaps that explains why a new book by Bjorn Lomborg received so much publicity. That book, The Skeptical Environmentalist, declares that it measures the “real state of the world” as fine. Of course, another explanation is the deep pockets of some big businesses with special interests. Indeed, Mr. Lomborg’s views are similar to those of some industry–funded organizations, which start huge activities through the media to confuse the public about issues like global warming.

So it was strange to see Mr. Lomborg’s book go largely unchallenged in the media though his beliefs were contrary to most scientific opinions. One national newspaper in Canada ran a number of articles and reviews full of words of praise, even with the conclusion that “After Lomborg, the environmental movement will begin to die down.”

Such one–sided views should have immediately been challenged. But only a different review appeared in Nature, a respected science magazine with specific readership. The review remarked that Mr. Lomborg’s “preference for unexamined materials is incredible”.

A critical eye is valuable, and the media should present information in such a way that could allow people to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, that is often inaccessible as blocked by the desire to be shocking or to defend some special interests. People might become half-blind before a world partially exhibited by the media. That’s a shame, because matters concerning the health of the planet are far too important to be treated lightly.

【1】Which of the following can be a reason for the popularity of Lomborg’s book?

A.The book challenges views about the fine state of the world.

B.The author convinces people to speak comforting worldviews.

C.Industry-funded media present confusing information.

D.Some big businesses intend to protect their own interests.

【2】The author mentioned the review in Nature in order to _____.

A.voice a different opinion

B.find fault with Lomborg’s book

C.point out the value of scientific views

D.challenge the authority of the media

【3】What does the underlined word “informed” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A.wrong B.reliable C.wise D.careless

【4】What is the author’s main purpose in writing the passage?

A.To warn the public of the danger of half-blindness with reviews.

B.To show the importance of presenting overall information by the media.

C.To blame the media’s lack of responsibility in information.

D.To encourage the skeptics to have a critical eye.

30、I was born legally blind. Of all the stories of my early childhood，the one about a______is my mother's favorite.

I was only two when the______occurred. We had just arrived home from a trip. Mom lifted me out of the car and _____to speak to the driver. I took advantage of my brief______to dash across the lawn(草坪)-and hit a large maple tree！I was running so fast that I bounced off the trunk and______on my backside. Mom______me to start crying，but I just sat there for a minute. Then I______myself up and kept right on going. Mom always______here that，as many times as I______across the lawn after that，I never again______into that tree.

Mom loves to use this story as an______. It reminds her that children don't enter life______to take risks or unwilling to______again when they fall down. She never wanted me to lose that______as I grew older. When I______my major life decisions，I was still that little girl tearing full-speed across the lawn. I studied abroad and later moved away from my parents' home to look for a______, Through years of______, I have become a respected teacher in a school serving high-need students.

We are almost certain to get______at some point during the process of achieving our goal. When that happens，don't sit in the grass and______.Just get up and keep on going It will all be worth it______.

【1】

A．trip

B．race

C．tree

D．driver

【2】

A．incident

B．change

C．illness

D．problem

【3】

A．feared

B．refused

C．forgot

D．turned

【4】

A．delay

B．absence

C．freedom

D．rest

【5】

A．landed

B．slept

C．laughed

D．wept

【6】

A．promised

B．encouraged

C．allowed

D．expected

【7】

A．woke

B．picked

C．warmed

D．gave

【8】

A．adds

B．replies

C．admits

D．supposes

【9】

A．drove

B．lived

C．stood

D．zoomed

【10】

A．crashed

B．broke

C．climbed

D．looked

【11】

A．answer

B．example

C．excuse

D．order

【12】

A．able

B．ashamed

C．afraid

D．anxious

【13】

A．ask

B．share

C．learn

D．try

【14】

A．honesty

B．toughness

C．kindness

D．curiosity

【15】

A．regretted

B．reviewed

C．made

D．explained

【16】

A．job

B．friend

C．fortune

D．house

【17】

A．memories

B．efforts

C．research

D．experience

【18】

A．mixed up

B．fed up

C．knocked down

D．settled down

【19】

A．play

B．relax

C．dream

D．cry

【20】

A．all at once

B．in the end

C．in either case

D．as a result

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

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

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

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

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

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

【2】A.truth B.answer C.way D.cause

【3】A.and B.but C.or D.for

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

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

【6】A.prevent B.enjoy C.handle D.skip

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

【8】A.possess B.seek C.balance D.skip

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

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

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

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

【13】A.local B.perfect C.long D.last

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

32、China’s cultural relic protection has made progress, but many problems still exist and need to be solved. China has made over 30 ________ based on the law of cultural relic protection.

China has also ________ four international agreements concerning cultural relic protection and investment in cultural relic protection has also ________.

Statistics show that from 2000 to 2005 when China carried out its 10th Five­Year Development Plan, total investment in the field ________ 7.889 billion yuan. With financial support from government, China also started a nationwide campaign to search and ________ cultural relics in 2003.

China has so far included a total of 2,351 cultural relic sites and 518 intangible (无形的) cultural relics on the ________ of national protected items. Recovery and protection have been ________ on important cultural relic sites such as the Potala Palace in Tibet and the Palace Museum in Beijing.

Chinese museums have developed well in recent years. China has more than 2,300 museums that ________ about 150 million people annually.

However, cultural relics in China now face great ________. Many historic cities have been ________. Illegal trade and smuggling (走私) activities have not been forbidden, which has led to the loss of national treasures overseas. ________, many important cultural relic sites have disappeared or are hard to pass on because of too much exploration and improper use. And cultural relics ________ by minority ethnic groups have lost their character due to the ________ lifestyle of the people.

Therefore, we should keep our mind clear and take ________ to better protect cultural relics, and ________ the whole society to take part in this cause.

【1】

A．reforms

B．principles

C．agendas

D．rules

【2】

A．formed

B．organized

C．joined

D．banned

【3】

A．improved

B．increased

C．promoted

D．dismissed

【4】

A．arrived

B．expected

C．reached

D．jumped

【5】

A．protect

B．bless

C．collapse

D．reserve

【6】

A．list

B．record

C．file

D．case

【7】

A．carried out

B．laid out

C．brought out

D．put out

【8】

A．submit

B．attract

C．acknowledge

D．satisfy

【9】

A．chances

B．opportunities

C．pressures

D．challenges

【10】

A．missed

B．disappeared

C．lost

D．destroyed

【11】

A．In summary

B．What’s worse

C．However

D．Therefore

【12】

A．collected

B．bought

C．held

D．discovered

【13】

A．occupied

B．harmonious

C．changing

D．widening

【14】

A．notice

B．turns

C．advantage

D．measures

【15】

A．encourage

B．consult

C．command

D．assign

33、   I keep a pocket knife in my handbag and it comes in handy for all sorts of things. I have _______ carried it with me since I discovered it on a boat we bought and _______ for about twenty years. It has been through many  _______ with us.

I recently _______ an interesting flight and was pulled up at the departure gate. When my bag went through the x-ray machine, my _______ was discovered. I had forgotten it was there and as I rarely _______, it hadn’t crossed my mind that it would be discovered and confiscated(没收). We had gone through the gate and it was the time for us to _______ the plane so there wasn’t time for me to go _______ and post it to myself.

The security lady at the gate saw that I was _______ at losing one of my treasure possessions. They usually ________threw away things that got confiscated. But she ________ to post it to me if I wrote down the ________and gave her the postage money.

I was so grateful that I tried to ________her and she asked me to stop as they weren’t supposed to do this and she would get into trouble ________ anyone found out.

The next day in the post I ________ a little package with my pocket knife and the ________ from the $10 note I had given her, even though I had ________ her to keep the rest for her ________. It was so nice to be the recipient(接受者)of a kind deed ________ that.

Now I often do ________ things for others and have started using smile cards. Hopefully the world is becoming a kinder place bit by bit.

【1】A.never B.always C.hardly D.seldom

【2】A.stayed in B.kept up C.looked around D.lived on

【3】A.adventures B.quarrels C.arguments D.fights

【4】A.invited B.hired C.took D.brought

【5】A.knife B.money C.secret D.plan

【6】A.walked B.spoke C.thought D.flew

【7】A.order B.follow C.board D.find

【8】A.ahead B.back C.down D.up

【9】A.anxious B.nervous C.angry D.happy

【10】A.even B.still C.just D.also

【11】A.refused B.offered C.agreed D.pretended

【12】A.number B.promise C.time D.address

【13】A.persuade B.satisfy C.thank D.comfort

【14】A.if B.because C.until D.though

【15】A.discovered B.picked C.bought D.received

【16】A.reward B.change C.cost D.expense

【17】A.urged B.encouraged C.begged D.force

【18】A.bravery B.support C.kindness D.cleverness

【19】A.for B.like C.with D.in

【20】A.difficult B.interesting C.important D.little

34、Directions：Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A huge milestone has just been reached in the field of artificial intelligence: AlphaGo, a program developed by Google’s DeepMind unit, has defeated legendary Go player Lee Se-dol in the first of five historic matches being held in Seoul, South Korea. Lee 【1】 after about three and a half hours, with 28 minutes and 28 seconds remaining on his clock. The series is the first time a professional 9-dan Go player has taken on a computer, and Lee is 【2】 for a $1 million prize.

“I was very surprised,”said Lee after the match.“I didn’t expect to lose. But I didn’t think AlphaGo would play the game in such a perfect manner.”DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis expressed“huge 【3】 for Lee Se-dol and his amazing skills.”calling the game“hugely exciting”and“very tense.”Team lead David Silver said it was an“amazing game of Go that really pushed AlphaGo to its 【4】.”

Go is an ancient Chinese board game that has long been considered one of the great 【5】faced by AI. While computer programs ow best the world’s leading human players of games like checkers and chess, the high level of intuition and 【6】required by Go has made it tough for computers to crack. DeepMind’s AlphaGo program is the most 【7】effort yet, using a complex system of deep neural networks and machine learning; it beat European champion Fan Hui last year, but Lee Se-dol is another 【8】 rival entirely.

“I don’t regret accepting this challenge,”said Lee.“I am in shock, I admit that, but what’s done is done. I enjoyed this game and look forward to the next. I think I failed on the opening layout so if I do a better job on the opening aspect I think I will be able to increase my 【9】 of winning.”Lee was surprised both by how strong AlphaGo’s opening was, and by some 【10】moves.

35、阅读短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。

Wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic p【1】 the spread of the deadly virus. But it is also i【2】. For one, we can no longer unlock our phones using facial recognition since a good part of our face is c【3】.

F【4】, tech companies are working to solve the problem. Apple, for example, offered a new way to unlock your iPhone and iPad with its l【5】 software update, iOS13.5, w【6】 was released on May 20.

Even though the update still won’t recognize your masked face, it makes the whole process f【7】. While the old system wouldn’t allow access t【8】 the passcode screen before three failed face scan attempts, iOS13.5 will send you straight to the passcode screen when you swipe up.

It might only s【9】 you a few seconds, but those few seconds “benefit public health by eliminating the temptation for people to r【10】 their masks in order to unlock their device”.

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、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.

38、假定你是某国际高中的学生李华，得知学校正在为 2 位加拿大交换生征询寄宿家庭，你有意申请，请用英文给学校该项目负责人 Mr. Chen 写一封申请信。

内容包括：1.自我介绍；2. 家庭条件及个人优势。

注意：1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mr. Chen,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

39、假设你是李华，是我校一名高二学生。 最近你收到来自友好学校的Tom的邀请，请你下周去他们学校参加文化交流活动并介绍中国的传统绘画。但是你和其他高二学生一样在忙于准备期末考试，不得不谢绝他的邀请。请根据下面的要点给Tom写一封回信。要点：

1.谢绝Tom的邀请；

2.说明你的理由；

3.推荐你的朋友Mary参加，并说明原因。

注意：

1.词数为100左右；

2.适当增加细节使行文连贯；

3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总词数）

Dear Tom,

Thank you very much for your invitation.

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Yours sicerely,

LiHua

40、假如你是李华，你本来约好和你的朋友 Jack 一起去参观周日的智博会，但你因故不能参加。请给他写一封信，内容如下：

1. 表示歉意并说明原因；

2.表达歉意并说明理由。

3.询问什么时候方便，再另约时间。

注意：

1. 词数 100 左右；

2.参考词汇：智博会 Smart Expo

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。

I sat in the breakfast corner with my four-year-old son, Matthew, trying to ignore the ache in my stomach. I was still recovering from a surgery. I hoped for strength and happiness. But the future seemed so hopeless , I’d always wanted five or six kids. Three surgeries later, that dream would never come true.

Matthew jumped up from his spot on the kitchen floor. “Bird!” he shouted, rushing to the sliding door. Sure enough, there was a white dove (鸽子)seated on a rubber tree. It sat there a few moments, and then flew away. I’d never seen one in our neighborhood before.

When I dragged myself to the kitchen the next morning, the dove was back. This time it was with a mate carrying twigs(嫩枝).”Look, Matthew,” I said, pointing to the tree. “They're going to make a nest.” The doves flew in and out of the courtyard all week, building on the top of the rubber tree. Matthew could hardly contain his excitement. Every morning, he'd run into the kitchen and take his spot by the sliding glass door, talking to the birds while they worked. As much as I was grieving(感到悲伤),I couldn't help but look forward to the doves’   visits too. We watched their progress as if it were a real-life soap opera unfolding before us. I’d do the cooking and for a moment, my pain disappeared, replaced by joy.

Then it all went wrong. The courtyard was a safe enough spot for a nest, but the rubber tree's broad, thin leaves were far from stable. One night, a strong wind blew through, throwing the doves' nest to the ground. I heard the twigs break apart. Nothing good ever lasts. I wouldn't blame the doves if they never came back. But they returned. And they paid no attention to the pile of sticks that had once been their nest. They started again from scratch(从头开始), though the wind destroyed all their hard work. The next day, and the next, they renewed their efforts, as if nothing had happened.

注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;

2.续写分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:

I knew I had to do something.

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Paragraph 2:

“The birds were back!”Matthew announced.

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