白沙县2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、Scientists are hoping for a ____________ in the search for a cure for cancer.

A. reputation B. breakthrough

C. civilization D. sensation

2、He went out of the room with few clothes on, only rather cold.

A．to feel

B．feel

C．feeling

D．felt

3、You ________ television. Why not do something more active?

A．always watch

B．are always watching

C．have always watched

D．always watched

4、John as well as the other children who ______ no parents ______ good care of in the centre at present.

A.has; is taken B.have; are taken C.have; is taken D.has; are taken

5、— Is it my age ________the boss minds?

—I’m afraid so. He will consider ________ necessary to have an experienced assistant.

A.which；it B.that；it C.which；that D.that；that

6、James is afraid of ________by sharks.

A.attacking B.being attacked C.having attacked D.having been attacked

7、___ picks up the wallet and hands it in will be praised by the teacher .

A.Who B.Whoever C.That who D.Who that

8、There _____________. And here ________________ .

A.goes the phone; she comes. B.is the phone going; is she

C.does the phone go; does she come D.the phone goes; come she

9、A new house ________ at the corner of the road and will be completed next month.

A. is building   B. been built

C. is being built D. be building

10、Not until I went up further ________ that under the tree ________, obviously sound asleep.

A．that I saw; did a boy lie

B．I saw; lay a boy

C．did I see; did a boy lie

D．did I see; lay a boy

11、If not ________with the respect he wants, the singer gets very ill-tempered and complains all the time.

A.treated B.being treated

C.treating D.having been treated

12、You should apologize ____ him _____ your rude words.

A. to, since B. for, to

C. to，for D. towards, in

13、_______with the research,he had no time to play with his son.

A.Occupied B.Occupying C.To occupy D.Having occupied

14、Though a man may also feel like screaming as a woman________ in a crisis, he has a little bit more self-control than a woman and that makes the difference.

A.having B.has

C.doing D.does

15、The young man’s face _______ when the boss told him what a nice job he had done.

A．brought up

B．lit up

C．put up

D．took up

16、She ________ the piano regularly for many years when she was young.

A．was playing

B．played

C．has played

D．had played

17、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

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

A．other than B．or rather

C．rather than D．more than

19、Is this university ______you visit last time?

A.that one B.which C.the one D.the one what

20、You look so tired tonight. It is time you_______.

A. go to sleep B. went to sleep

C. go to bed D. went to bed

21、_________ that Tom got inside the room to see what was going on.

A．So strangely did he feel

B．So strangely he felt

C．So strange did he feel

D．So strange he felt

22、________ out of work for a few months, the couple had to take up the job of peddling.

A．To be

B．Being

C．Having been

D．Having

23、—This is the third time he has got the first place in the test !

—In my opinion，he is, ________，one of the best students in the class.

A.out of the question B.out of place

C.out of question D.out of shape

24、The theory he sticks to _______ to be of no use in his new work ______ he finds it hard to fit in.

A．is proved; where

B．proves; with which

C．proving; to which

D．prove; how

25、As he was not allowed to   her to the shops, he wrote out a list of items for her.

A. appointment B. ambulance C. accompany D. adjustment

26、   All across the nation, in Americans’ backyards and garages and living rooms, wild animals kept as pets live side by side with their human owners. It’s believed that more exotic animals live in American homes than are cared for in American zoos. The exotic-pet business has drawn criticism from animal welfare advocates and wildlife conservationists alike, who say it’s not only dangerous to bring wildlife into households but it’s cruel and criminal. Yet the issue is far from black or white.

The term exotic pet has no firm definition. It can refer to any wildlife kept in human households or simply to a pet that’s more unusual than the common dog or cat. Privately owning exotic animals is currently permitted in a handful of states with no restrictions in America. Adam Roberts of Born Free USA keeps a running database of deaths and injuries caused by exotic-pet ownership: In Connecticut a 55-year-old woman’s face was permanently disfigured by her friend’s lifelong pet monkey; in Ohio an 80-year-old man was attacked by a 200-pound kangaroo；in Nebraska a 34-year-old man was strangled(勒) to death by his pet snake. And that list does not include the number of people who become sick from coming into contact with zoonotic(动物传染的) diseases.

Some people see wild animals as pets as a way to connect with the natural world. Other exotic-pet owners say they are motivated by a desire to preserve threatened species. They believe climate change and human population growth could wipe out a species in record time, so having a backup population is a good idea.

But some groups like Born Free USA and the World Wildlife Fund say that captive breeding(圈养) of endangered species by private owners—whether for commercial, conservation, or educational reasons—serves only to continue a booming market for exotic animals. That, in turn, results in a greater risk to animals still living in their natural habitat.

【1】Which word can replace the phrase “far from black or white” in Paragraph 1?

A.contradictory B.ridiculous C.controversial D.universal

【2】What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A.The reasons for keeping exotic animals as pets.

B.The concerns about the endangered wild animals.

C.The different opinions between people who keep exotic pets.

D.The disadvantages of privately owning exotic animals.

【3】The last paragraph of the text is intended to_______.

A.introduce some animal protection groups

B.argue against keeping exotic animals in captivity

C.warn people of the danger of animals being caught

D.prove captive breeding can encourage exotic-pet business

27、Why do people feel so rushed? Part of this is a perception (认知) problem. Generally, people in rich countries have more free time than they used to. This is particularly true in Europe, but even in America free time has been inching up. Women's paid work has risen a lot over this period，but their time in unpaid work，like cooking and cleaning, has fallen even more significantly, thanks in part to dishwashers, washing machines and microwaves, and also to the fact that men shift themselves a little more around the house than they used to.

The problem, then, is less how much time people have than how they see it. Ever since a clock was first used at a workplace to record labor hours in the 18th century, time has been understood in relation to money. Once hours are financially quantified (量化), people worry more about wasting, but tend to save or use them more profitably. When economies grow and incomes rise, everyone's time becomes more valuable. And the more valuable something becomes, the rarer it seems.

Once seeing their time in terms of money, people often grow stingy with the former to maximize the latter. Workers who are paid by the hour volunteer less of their time and tend to feel more upset when they are not working.

The relationship between time, money and anxiety is something Gary Becker noticed in America's post-war boom years. "If anything, time is used more carefully today than a century ago," he noted in 1965. He found that when people are paid more to work, they tend to work longer hours, because working becomes a more profitable use of time. So the rising value of work time puts pressure on all time. Leisure time starts to seem more stressful, as people are forced to use it wisely or not at all.

【1】Women's time in unpaid work has fallen partly because ______.

A. men's ability to support a family has been improved

B. men's involvement in housework has increased

C. women's leisure time was taken up by heavy housework

D. women become more skilled at household equipment

【2】From the second paragraph, we learn that ______.

A. labor hours were recorded with a clock

B. people haven't realized the value of time

C. more work hours bring in more money

D. The rise of incomes makes time less valuable

【3】The underlined phrase grow stingy with can probably be replaced by "______".

A. refuses to delay

B. intend to kill

C. try to accumulate

D. hesitate to spend

【4】According to Gary Becker, what causes people feel anxious about time?

A. The wrong way of time being spent.

B. People's willingness to work hard.

C. The increasing value of work time.

D. More and more leisure time.

28、   A little boy always thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world because polio (小儿麻痹症) made his leg lame and his teeth uneven. He seldom played with his classmates; when the teacher asked him to answer questions, he always lowered his head without a word.

One spring, the boy’s father asked for some seeds from the neighbor. He wanted to plant them in front of the house. He told his children to plant a seed each. The father said to them, “Whose seed grows best, I will buy him or her a gift.” The boy also wanted to get his father’s gift, but seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees joyfully, anyhow, he hit upon an idea: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So watering it once or twice, he never attended to it.

A few days later, when the little boy went to see his tree again, he was surprised to find it not only didn’t become weak, but also grew some fresh leaves, and compared with the trees of his brothers and sisters, his tree appeared greener and more vital. His father kept his promise, bought the little boy his favorite gift and said to him, “From the tree you planted, you would become an outstanding botanist (植物学家) when you grew up.”

Since then, the little boy gradually became optimistic. One day, the little boy lay on the bed but couldn’t sleep. Looking at the bright moonlight outside the window, he suddenly recalled what the biology teacher once said, plants generally grow at night. Why not go to see the tree? When he came to the courtyard on tiptoe, he found his father was splashing something under his tree with a large spoon. All of a sudden, he understood: his father had been secretly fertilizing his small tree! He returned to his room, tears running down his face. Even if it is just a spoon of clear water, it can make the tree of life thrive.

【1】It can be learned from paragraphs 1-2 that the little boy ______ .

A.was ambitious in spite of his disability

B.was disabled and therefore less confident

C.showed no interest in plants and quit watering the tree

D.felt lonely and unlucky due to the prejudice against him

【2】Why did father help the little boy in the competition?

A.He intended to offer him a gift.

B.He believed that he is gifted in botany.

C.He attempted to give him more encouragement.

D.He wanted to help him adapt to his disability.

【3】Which of the following might be the best title for the text?

A.The Best Nutrition of Life

B.A Precious Gift from Father

C.An Unforgettable Competition in Life

D.The Most Powerful Support for the Disabled

29、   The famous British writer Charles Dickens, who penned the letter that led the signatures of resistance to street music in 1864, would be pleased to hear that, to be a busker (街头艺人) in London today, one must pass a strict "interview" first. Each busker must go through a shortlist process and then perform live in one of underground stations in front of three judges. Each musician must perform two songs (one prepared by themselves and the other selected by judges from a submitted set list). The judging process reviews the musician's songs, musicality, technique skill and performance. If successful, the musician will receive a 12 - month license to perform in the street. Last year, more than 600 musicians attended the "interview" and only 70 got license.

The method of tipping buskers is changing. London is the first city in the world to introduce the electronic payment system (EPS). London mayor (市长) Sadiq Khan described London as “a powerhouse of music". “For London to keep its status as a global capital of music, it's vitally important that we support the stars of tomorrow," Khan said. "Busking helps them show their talent and gives them the chance to perform in front of huge numbers of people. The new method means more people will now be able to show their support for the capital city s many street performers because it's more convenient for them to do so."

Charlotte Campbell is one such busker who' s been helping to trial the project. After only two weeks, she said it had “already had a significant effect on the contributions I've received." She's noticed when one person taps the reader to donate, others who witness the act often follow suit, suggesting people are more than willing to adopt the new way of rewarding buskers.

【1】What was Charles Dickens' attitude towards street music in London?

A.Favorable. B.Disapproving. C.Optimistic. D.Cautious.

【2】What is the 1st paragraph mainly about?

A.The long history of street music. B.The way of playing street music.

C.The buskers ' competition to get a license. D.The introduction of buskers in London.

【3】Why did London mayor promote the new scheme?

A.To make more people help the buskers. B.To show London is full of buskers.

C.To catch up with modern art trends. D.To reform street music s performance.

【4】How did London people respond to the EPS according to Charlotte Campbell?

A.They were opposed to it. B.They accepted it quickly.

C.They paid no attention to it. D.They thought it made no difference.

30、In the doorway of my home, I looked closely at my 23-year-old son, Daniel. In a few hours he would be flying to France to_______a different life. It was a transitional time in Daniel's life. I wanted to_______ him some words of significance. But nothing came from my lips, and this was not the_______time I had let such moments pass.

When Daniel was five, I took him to the bus stop on his first day of kindergarten. He asked, “What is it going to be like, Dad? Can I do it?” Then he walked   _______the steps of the bus and disappeared inside. The bus drove away and I said nothing. A decade later, a similar _______played itself out. I drove him to college. As I started to leave, I tried to think of something to say to give him_______ and confidence as he started this new stage of life. Again, words_______ me.

Now, as I stood before him, I thought of those_______ opportunities. How many times have I let such moments_______? I don't find a quiet moment to tell him what they have ________to me or what he might________ to face in the years ahead. Maybe I thought it was not necessary to say anything.

What does it matter in the course of a lifetime if a father never tells a son what he really thinks of him？________as I stood before Daniel, I knew that it did matter. My father and I loved each other. Yet, I always________ never hearing him put his________into words. Now I could feel my palms sweat and my throat tighten. Why is it so________to tell a son something from the heart?

My mouth turned dry, and I knew I would be able to get out only a few words clearly. "Daniel," I said, "if I could have picked, I would have picked you." That's all I could say. He hugged me. For a moment, the world________, and there were just Daniel and me. He was saying something, but tears filled my eyes, and I couldn't understand what he was saying. All I was________ of was the stubble(短须) on his chin as his face pressed________mine. What I had said to Daniel was________. It was nothing. However, it was________.

【1】

A．experience

B．spend

C．enjoy

D．shape

【2】

A．show

B．send

C．leave

D．instruct

【3】

A．last

B．first

C．very

D．next

【4】

A．upward

B．into

C．down

D．up

【5】

A．sign

B．scene

C．scenery

D．sight

【6】

A．interest

B．instruction

C．courage

D．direction

【7】

A．failed

B．discouraged

C．struck

D．troubled

【8】

A．future

B．embarrassing

C．obvious

D．lost

【9】

A．last

B．pass

C．fly

D．remain

【10】

A．counted

B．meant

C．valued

D．eared

【11】

A．think

B．want

C．expect

D．wish

【12】

A．But

B．And

C．Instead

D．So

【13】

A．wondered

B．regretted

C．minded

D．tried

【14】

A．views

B．actions

C．feelings

D．attitudes

【15】

A．important

B．necessary

C．hard

D．basic

【16】

A．disappeared

B．changed

C．progressed

D．advanced

【17】

A．afraid

B．convinced

C．aware

D．tired

【18】

A．by

B．against

C．on

D．with

【19】

A．simple

B．gentle

C．meaningful

D．moving

【20】

A．none

B．nobody

C．anything

D．everything

31、When the one-year anniversary(周年) of my mother’s passing came around, I found myself in the kitchen preparing some of her favorite dishes. I hadn’t planned this, _______ there I was, making her famous soup from the turkey I had roasted the day before.

As I was cooking, some of the deep sadness I was experiencing at this one-year mark moved through me. I loved working with mom in the kitchen but now thinking about her, I began to feel more _______.

While the _______ boiled in my kitchen, I realized that I was reconnecting with my mother through _______. I laughed a bit at myself when I thought about all the dishes I had cooked that week. _________ knowing it, I had created a beautiful ritual(仪式) to honor my mother and to _________ myself at this time. I suddenly felt my mother at hand and this place was filled with her presence. I was so _________ that I began talking to her, acting _______ she were here with me.

“What else should we make?” I asked us both, wanting to keep the ritual from _______.

“Irish Potato Pancakes” was the reply.

________ I made potato pancakes was two and a half years ago. I had ________ my engagement(订婚) ring to make the dough(面团), and never found it again. Since then, I ________ to use that recipe(菜谱) even though I really liked those pancakes. It’s sort of ________ but I never considered making them again, treating them as if they were to blame for the loss of my ring.

My mom knew how ________ I was about losing my ring. I had always called her whenever I lost something. She had a talent for helping me find my way to lost things, ________ this time.

I reached for the ________ without another thought of the ring. My mom did love Irish things and these were delicious. I opened the large cookbook and ________ the pancake recipe. At once, ________ at the bottom of the page ________. There, pressed into the pages of the cookbook, was my diamond ring! I slipped my ring onto my trembling hand and a smile filled my soul as I whispered, “Thanks, mom.”

That day, I made potato pancakes ________ the shape of hearts.

【1】

A．if

B．so

C．but

D．or

【2】

A．painful

B．cheerful

C．disappointed

D．grateful

【3】

A．coffee

B．soup

C．wine

D．tea

【4】

A．fruit

B．drink

C．vegetables

D．food

【5】

A．Without

B．After

C．By

D．For

【6】

A．serve

B．encourage

C．comfort

D．harm

【7】

A．clever

B．brave

C．lucky

D．excited

【8】

A．though

B．as soon as

C．while

D．as if

【9】

A．ending

B．existing

C．lasting

D．beginning

【10】

A．The first time

B．The last time

C．Every time

D．The moment

【11】

A．searched for

B．taken off

C．sold out

D．forgotten about

【12】

A．liked

B．realized

C．refused

D．remembered

【13】

A．mysterious

B．silly

C．worrying

D．serious

【14】

A．scared

B．curious

C．surprised

D．upset

【15】

A．except

B．including

C．besides

D．concerning

【16】

A．dough

B．pancakes

C．cookbook

D．soup

【17】

A．turned to

B．depended on

C．prepared for

D．talked about

【18】

A．the ring

B．words

C．something

D．everything

【19】

A．paid my attention

B．caught my eye

C．reminded me of

D．won me back

【20】

A．with

B．to

C．for

D．in

32、My parents managed to clear their debt before we moved to America. Neither of them spoke fluent English and neither had a professional career. Growing up, I was always aware of my family’s ________ financial situation. I also found that Iwas responsible for my parents’ hardships. I decided that my goal in life was to become successful, get a well-paying job and _______ them. So naturally, I took my studies seriously and worked hard to become an _________ high-achieving student. I dreamt to enroll in a top college to pursue greater knowledge. Like many students, I spent a lot of energy and time ______ my college resume. Despite my ______ schedule, I managed to complete the lengthy, complex______. I believed it, from essays to recommendation letter, was flawless—a guaranteed acceptance into this competitive program. But I had one last______ to overcome: to ______ mail the application. On the instruction sheet, it said in captalized , bold letters: “ WE DO NOT ACCEPT CERTIFIED MAIL(挂号信)”. I should have posted the application myself because it had special directions, but my father kindly insisted that he ______ it. I had my ______ because my parents didn’t speak great English, but I finally ______ and wrote the instructions for him.

While I was in school, my father sent me a text saying that he had finished the task______. He had found a worker at the post office to help him. I was ______. Yet, later, I found out that he had done one thing very______: he sent application as “certified mail”.

Right then and there, my perfect application became an automatic ______. But in the moment of despair and frustration and danger, I ______him. I locked myself in my room and sobbed until my face was covered in tears, my floor in used tissues. Then as I ______ my room, my father also came out of his. My mother, who was watching from a(n) ______ distance, joined the hug, and we three cried together. I knew my ______ need for success came from my selfless desire to make my parents happy, and my temporary hatred toward them was a result of my love for them. My intentions were pure, but things were ______ later. I’m just glad finally they were all straightened out.

【1】

A．total

B．complex

C．important

D．difficult

【2】

A．leave

B．value

C．support

D．request

【3】

A．equally

B．immediately

C．artificially

D．academically

【4】

A．building

B．copying

C．applying

D．posting

【5】

A．good

B．tight

C．daily

D．proper

【6】

A．records

B．worksheets

C．program

D．application

【7】

A．hope

B．task

C．shortcoming

D．obstacle

【8】

A．freely

B．easily

C．frequently

D．physically

【9】

A．take care of

B．take notice of

C．look for

D．stand for

【10】

A．emotion

B．sign

C．concern

D．favor

【11】

A．refused

B．canceled

C．regretted

D．agreed

【12】

A．perfectly

B．dramatically

C．formally

D．partly

【13】

A．disappointed

B．delighted

C．worried

D．shocked

【14】

A．wrong

B．fair

C．satisfying

D．confusing

【15】

A．force

B．fright

C．reject

D．reply

【16】

A．abandoned

B．accepted

C．protected

D．blamed

【17】

A．cleaned

B．entered

C．exited

D．passed

【18】

A．ordinary

B．careful

C．individual

D．safe

【19】

A．selfish

B．correct

C．necessary

D．awful

【20】

A．simple

B．wonderful

C．twisted

D．delayed

33、   Inventions lead to the creation of new knowledge. Knowledge is created to ______ the needs of the human beings. How does the desire of people ______ knowledge? The  answer lies in the ability of human beings to ______ something new.

Albert Einstein said, "Imagination is more ______ than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, but imagination includes the ______ world，promoting progress and giving birth to evolution(进化、发展). It is, strictly speaking, a ______ factor in scientific research." There is no doubt that it is through the human imagination that knowledge is ______. Knowledge can be represented in any ______ like words, pictures, diagrams or audio-visual media. People's knowing of knowledge again causes imagination as the force to keep on evolving, which ______ produces new knowledge.

The following is the example of how imagination leads to ______. As an artist, mathematician and architect, Leonardo da Vinci sketched(勾勒) plans of underwater crafts. According to this, author Jules Veme created a ______, one about a submarine(潜水艇) ______ Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. With his book, Jules Veme fueled(供给燃料) the imagination of ______ including inventors, later, real submarines were created. Jules Veme ______ his imagination about underwater ______ when he wrote his book. ______ readers admired the author's imagination when they read it, ______ inventors turned this imagination into realities.

Imagination exists within all of us. ______ yourself to imagine freely. Stir your brain to ______ inspiration while imagining. Because it is in the imagination that mysteries or wonders ______.

【1】A. ignore B. satisfy C. exchange D. increase

【2】A. make up B. get to C. turn into D. give off

【3】A. enjoy B. study C. understand D. imagine

【4】A. important B. necessary C. reasonable D. active

【5】A. small B. new C. entire D. different

【6】A. basic B. typical C. flexible D. key

【7】A. changed B. created C. built D. improved

【8】A. size B. sign C. form D. mark

【9】A. again B. ever C. also D. too

【10】A. modernization B. success C. results D. inventions

【11】A. toy B. story C. thing D. model

【12】A. called B. read C. published D. told

【13】A. students B. scientists C. customers D. readers

【14】A. raised B. warned C. used D. supported

【15】A. scenes B. travel C. plants D. sounds

【16】A. Clever B. Common C. Strange D. Few

【17】A. while B. and C. or D. so

【18】A. Force B. Expect C. Order D. Allow

【19】A. find B. know C. guess D. rescue

【20】A. shock B. escape C. hide D. pass

34、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.

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

Knowledge is free on the Internet at a small but 【1】 number of colleges and universities. About 160 schools around the world now put free course materials on the web to the 【2】. Recent additions in the United States 【3】 projects at Yale, Johns Hopkins and the University of California, Berkeley.

Berkeley said it would offer videos of lectures on YouTube. Free videos from other schools are 【4】 at the Apple iTunes store.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) became an early 【5】 with its Open Course Ware project, first 【6】 in 2001. Free lecture notes, exams and other resources are published at ocw.mit.edu. Many exams even include the answers. Today, Open Course Ware offers materials from 1,800 undergraduate and graduate courses. These 【7】 from Physics to Political Science. Visitors can learn the same things as MIT students learn. But as the site points out, Open Course Ware is not an MIT education. Visitors receive no credit toward a degree. Some materials from a course may not be available, and the site does not provide 【8】 with teachers. Still, MIT says that the site has had forty million visits by thirty-one million visitors from almost every country. Sixty percent of the visitors are from outside the United States and Canada. Students and educators use the site, including students at MIT. But the largest number of visitors, about half, are self-learners.

Some professors have become well-known around the world as a result of 【9】 online. Walter Lewin, a physics professor at MIT, is 【10】 popular. Fans enjoy his entertaining lectures. MIT Open Course Ware now includes materials for high school. The aim is to improve education in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering.

36、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”.

37、Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the proper form of the words or expressions given in the frame. Each one can only be used once.

Why your Password May Not Be As Safe As It Seems?  Does “qaz2ws” strike you as a nice safe password? What about “adgjmptw”? An analysis has found them to be among the passwords that are most 【1】 used, which of course means they are not secure at all.

When ten million passwords were leaked on to the internet，they appeared to 【2】that attempts by internet security experts to make us improve our password strength had been successful, even if, in the specific case of the leaked passwords, they are also completely pointless.

While many of the passwords were still single words, such as “password”，there was also a clear attempt by many to make them harder to【3】. The problem was that people seemed to do so in the same way.

“Users are becoming slightly more 【4】what makes a password strong,” explained WP Engine, an internet company that performed the analysis. “For instance, adding a number or two at the end of a text phrase. That makes it better, right?”

But 【5】no. They found that almost half a million passwords did this and in 20 percent of those all people did was put the number “1” at the end.

Perhaps this is why some companies are now trying to move gradually beyond passwords. Yahoo! is giving users the option to 【6】 their mobile phone with an account, having a single use passwords texted to it each time they want to log on.

Although the serviced is voluntary, Dylan Casey an executive at Yahoo!，said that it was “the first step to【7】passwords”. He said it was a(n)【8】that it was increasingly hard for people to remember all the passwords they had. “I don’t think we, as an industry, have done a good enough job of putting ourselves in the shoes of the people using our products,” he said.

It would certainly be a more sensible strategy than same people’s improving upon “password” by using “password” or，“tran5p053d numb3r5 f0r 133tr3r5”.

“We are, for the most part，predictably【9】when it comes to choosing passwords, despite a decade of warnings from password strength checkers during sign-ups” said WP Engine. “We love taking a(n) 【10】, and so do password crackers.

38、假设你是李华，母亲节即将到来，你校学生会将举办摄影作品展（photography show）。请给你的英国朋友James写封信，请他提供作品参赛。信的内容包括：

1. 作品主题：《牵妈妈的手的》(Hold Mom’s Hand)；

2. 活动目的；

3. 投稿截止时间及作品展览时间和地点；

4. 投稿的邮箱：lovemother@smschool.com

注意：

1.词数100词左右

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear James,

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Yours,

Li Hua

39、假定你是李华，为了提高英语阅读能力，想寻求美国朋友Peter的帮助请你给他发一封电子邮件，内容包括:

1. 介绍你最近学习英语的情况；

2. 请求他给些建议并推荐英文杂志；

3. 表达谢意。

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、假如你校打算为留学生举办“穿汉服，学书法”的中国传统文化体验活动，请根据以下内容以学生会的名义用英语写一则通知。

1. 时间：7月30日下午3点；

2. 地点：留学生服务中心；

3. 内容：体验穿汉服、学写毛笔字、展示作品、交流体会、拍照留念等；

4. 要求：7月24日前到学生会找李华报名，并告知自己的服装尺码。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 通知的格式已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：汉服Han-style clothes（Hanfu）; 书法、毛笔字（calligraphy）

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Studnet Union

July 21st

41、假定你是李华，你校将于下周六晚上举办校园艺术节（Campus Art Festival）演出活动，请你代表学校学生会给外籍教师John写封电子邮件，邀请他担任评委。邮件要点如下：

1、举办艺术节的目的；

2、演出的时间和地点；

3、演出的主要内容；

4、期待回复。

注意：1. 词数100左右，文章开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear John,

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Yours,

Li Hua