运城2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测四年级英语

1、Your parents seem very much opposed ________ abroad. What will you do about it?

A.your going B.you to go C.to your going D.your to go

2、John was made ___ the truck for a week as a punishment.

A.to wash B.washing C.wash D.to be washing

3、Where is the window ____ glass is broken ?

A.which B.that C.whose D.its

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

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

5、______ providing entertainment, the website also turns out to be a helpful learning tool.

A.Far from B.Apart from C.Instead of D.Regardless of

6、Behind the US-China trade war   that China is trying to end the American era.

A.lies a growing fear B.a growing fear is living

C.does a growing fear lie D.is lying a growing fear

7、—What a shame! You missed my birthday party!

—I’m terribly sorry, dear. Believe me, if I could have afforded the time, I _________.

A.would B.should C.would have D.should have

8、The library needs _______, but it’ll have to wait until Sunday.

A. cleaning B. be cleaned

C. clean D. being cleaned

9、Last week we had some great speeches. The headmaster together with some other teachers to attend it, too.

A. were invited B. has invited

C. was invited D. Invited

10、--- Have you finished the book?

--- No, I've read up to _______ the children discover the secret cave.

A．in which

B．what

C．that

D．where

11、“Never for a second,” the boy said, “ ________ my father would come to my rescue.”

A.I doubted that B.do I doubt whether

C.did I doubted if D.did I doubt that

12、Only if you ________into ordinary people’s life, ________ find out why they are dissatisfied and understand the revolution threatening the country.

A.have gone … you will B.will go … may you

C.go … you may D.do go … you will

13、— Could you help me take care of my pet dog on the 19th?

— I’m afraid I’m not ____________ that day.

A. vacant B. sufficient C. available D. convenient

14、﹣﹣English is becoming so important．

﹣﹣It's true．Many university classes are taught in English ______ the native language is not English．

A.as if B.what if

C.as long as D.even though

15、The food ______ at the moment is for the dinner party.

A．cooked

B．to be cooked

C．is being cooked

D．being cooked

16、Balance in the body was said to be at the heart of _________ made traditional Chinese therapy so effective.

A.which B.that C.who D.what

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

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

18、I am very outgoing and have learned to ______ to my disability.

A.adopt B.adapt C.suit D.accustomed

19、Lucy has ________ all of the goals she set for herself in high school and is ready for new challenges at university.

A.acquired B.finished C.concluded D.achieved

20、Heat exhaustion is generally_____ by sweaty skin, tiredness, sickness, dizziness and sometimes fainting, resulting from an inadequate intake of water and the loss of fluids.

A.featured B.characterized C.distinct D.typical

21、It is reported that the police will soon ________ the case of the two missing children.

A.look into B.long for C.mirror D.leave behind

22、A series of accidents caused by school buses will ______the pressure on the government.

A. come to B. turn to C. add to D. get to

23、Peter, as well as my other classmates, _____ going to attend a lecture next Sunday.

A.was B.is C.are D.were

24、John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of _______are family members.

A.who B.which C.whom D.what

25、Whitney Houston’s sudden death suggests that drug abuse is such a serious problem ________ we should deal with it appropriately.

A. as B. that C. which D. where

26、To the book lovers, nothing beats walking through a bookshop and looking at all the covers, picking large heavy books up and turning them over, the smell of ink on paper, conversations with strangers about authors. With the coming of the online book buying and e-books, many have predicted(预测) that the bookstores will disappear. And we’re grateful that there are plenty of beautiful bookstores still out there.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid

Designed for Max Glucksmann, a pioneer of the music and film industries, this wonderful theater space was opened in 1919. The former theater now serves as a flagship store; more than 1 million people visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid every year.

The Book Barge

The Book Barge is a 60-foot canal boat bookshop. Inspired by the Slow Food movement, the operator Sarah Henshaw says, “We hope to help develop a less hurried lifestyle of leisurely (慢悠悠的) pleasures, cups of tea, conversations, culture and something like these.”

Selexyz Dominicanen

For those who regard bookstores with great respect, welcome to Selexyz Dominicanen, which now offers many kinds of books. The big space was used to store bicycles not long ago. But then the building was given interior (内部的) decoration, and the result is really a great surprise.

La Caverne aux Livres

Few things make as romantic a pairing as books and trains. At La Caverne aux Livres in Auvers-sur-Oise, northwestern of Paris, an old postal train station and several train cars have become home to used books for sale. Visitors often spend hours looking at them, surrounded by an atmosphere (氛围) of old letters and dreams of faraway places.

【1】What do the book lovers care much about in bookstores?

A．Getting certain experiences.

B．Having many more choices.

C．Getting the best service.

D．Finding the latest bestsellers.

【2】Which of the following encourages a slow lifestyle?

A．El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

B．La Caverne aux Livres.

C．The Book Barge.

D．Selexyz Dominicanen.

【3】What is special about La Caverne aux Livres?

A．It is set up on a boat.

B．It is a car-themed bookstore.

C．Its decoration style is modern.

D．It mainly sells second-hand books.

27、   If you’ve been in public in the past year or so, chances are you’ve noticed someone breaking dining etiquette(礼仪) that would seem second-nature to any adult. Why does our dining etiquette seem to be at an all-time low right now.

“Overall, there is much less feeling about the common good, which means caring about your neighbor---whether at home or in a restaurant,” said Steven, who writes articles for USA Today.

Take the use of cellphone at the table for example. While a 2015 survey by the Pew Research Center found that 38 percent of those surveyed thought it was acceptable to use their phones while dining out, the increasing number of cellphone bans in restaurant shows that restaurants aren’t putting up with it.

However, some look on the growing use of cellphones as a sign that manners change alongside our society.

“Manners change,” said the writer behind a food site The Takeout. “What we consider improper isn’t set in stone.” She points out the other “rules” that have since become outdated nowadays, like saying “Sir” and “Ma’am,” as proof of this change.

Yes, traditional manners are yet another thing being redefined by youth. “Younger people are growing up in a world with more flexible rules, and this spreads to the dining table,” said Daniel Levine, director of global trends consultancy The Avant-Guide Institute.

Whether you prefer high-end restaurants or a fast-casual meal, the biggest reason behind the decline of manners may just be a numbers game.

“I believe it is more likely for people to break dining ‘rules’ because they go out and eat more often,” said Diane Gottsman, owner of The Protocol School of Texas. “Years ago, people stayed home and sat around the family table. Today, there are more people in the workforce, which makes it more affordable for socializing and eating out. With new chance comes the possibility for more dining problems.”

【1】What did the 2015 survey find?

A. Many people accepted using phones at the table.

B. Cellphones were banned in more and more restaurants.

C. Most of the surveyed people used phones while eating out.

D. Few restaurants took positions on using phones while eating.

【2】Why was the example of “Sir” and “Ma’am” mentioned?

A. To show modern people are becoming impolite.

B. To explain dining rules in high-end restaurants.

C. To prove dining etiquette changes through time.

D. To argue young people are making dining rules today.

【3】According to Diane Gottsman, people forget their dining manners more often because_________.

A. they think they are unimportant.

B. they grew up with flexible rules.

C. they have more chances to eat out.

D. they must hurry meals to get back to work.

【4】What’s the author’s purpose in writing this text?

A. To introduce changes in dining manners.

B. To encourage people to have dining manners.

C. To report survey findings on dining manners.

D. To discuss the reasons for poor dining manners.

28、Art—no matter whether you choose to create it yourself or simply observe and enjoy it—is a relaxing and inspiring activity for many people. However, the particular benefits of artistic expression go much further.

Studies suggest that art therapy (疗法) can be very valuable in treating issues such as depression and anxiety disorder. It is a great way to express your emotions without words, process complex feelings and find relief.

You don’t necessarily have to see a therapist in order to experience some of the benefits of artistic expression. There are many simple activities you can try from the comfort of your home such as art journaling, drawing, making collections, sculpting with clay, etc. It doesn’t matter what media you choose. The only thing that matters is that you feel comfortable using it. Human beings are naturally creative, and all you need to do to complete an art therapy activity successfully is to be with yourself and your emotions. Once you free your creativity, your inner artist will quickly wake up.

However, working with a licensed therapist also has its advantage because a professional can tailor each activity to your own needs. If the activities are done in a group, they are excellent for building healthy connections with other people, which may be very helpful if you are fighting depression.

Experts agree that art therapy has many benefits, from promoting your self-respect, and providing you a safe outlet to relieve your emotions, to giving you a sense of control over your life and helping you to get to know and understand yourself better. During the process of art creation, you will be taking yourself on a journey of self-discovery that will help you get rid of emotional roadblocks, and learn how to communicate with yourself and others.

【1】To complete an art therapy successfully, you have to ______.

A．be talented for art

B．see a therapist

C．choose a special media

D．accept yourself

【2】What advantage do the activities done in a group have in art therapy?

A．The activities are tailored to one’s own needs.

B．The activities are inspiring.

C．The activities are comforting.

D．The activities promote communication.

【3】The last paragraph is meant to ______.

A．explain the advantages of art therapy

B．give some advice about promoting your self-respect

C．provide an approach to relieve your emotions

D．summarize the process of art creation

【4】What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．How to develop drawing skills.

B．How to wake up art creativity.

C．Art therapy is a great way to treat mental health.

D．Art can be used to learn how to communicate with oneself.

29、We fill our water bottle with cool water from a stream and watch as puffy clouds slowly push shadows over the green hills. At the country' s first camping site, Glamping Georgia, in Ambrolauri, six white tents are set on a hill, overlooking a valley and slopes of dense pine forest. There’s a bathroom inside the air-conditioned tents, and a mini kitchen outside, a private deck with wicker rocking chairs. Linden, oak and apple trees surround the tents. The clean, fresh air is rich with birdsong and insects zip back and forth. The only other sound is the Krikhula River. It's the perfect place to disconnect. A layer of stars opens up overhead and Giorgi, the owner, drops by to give us a bottle of his homemade grape.

We spend the final days of our trip in central Georgia, at Borjomi, a summer retreat for the Romanovs, famous for its mineral waters and sulphur(硫磺)baths. Covering 210,000 acres, the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park has one of the largest areas of old-growth forest in Europe, and many wildlife habitats. There are 12 marked tracks for hiking, riding and snowshoeing, as well as . tourist shelters and camping areas.

We hike the Nikoloz Romanov Trail from Likani to Lomis mountain where a river valley leads up through forest to alpine meadows(高山草甸) of tall grasses and wild flowers. We pass only a handful of other hikers. I know that the reward at 7,200ft will be the views. What I don't expect to find at the top are free -ranging horses with shiny brown coats, a tiny decorative church and carpets of wild flowers.

This is what we came for—undamaged nature and slow travel. It's a few hours’ hike back down, but all I want to do is lie down among the flowers, close my eyes and just breathe.

【1】What is the author' s impression of Glamping Georgia?

A．It is not easily accessible.

B．It is a densely populated area.

C．It affords breathtaking views.

D．It provides poor accommodation.

【2】What does the underlined word “retreat” in the 2nd paragraph refer to?

A．A quiet place to relax.

B．A meadow of tall grasses.

C．A final destination.

D．A wildlife habitat.

【3】What attracts the author most in Georgia?

A．Its fine beauty and exceptional features.

B．Its rare plants and diverse wildlife.

C．The mineral waters and sulphur baths.

D．The rich culture and warm hospitality.

【4】How does the author paint the picture of their trip?

A．By making comparisons with their previous trips.

B．By presenting specific landscape features.

C．By introducing the local lifestyle and daily routines.

D．By listing people and events along the way.

30、   Late one recent night, Carol Spale picked up the phone and heard quiet sobbing on the line. It was her _______, an old lady who had lived on her own across the street for many years.

Spale runs the local “Neighborhood Services” committee, so she’s _________ to receiving calls like this. The committee is_______ to those living in North Riverside, Illinois, where being good to neighbors is taken _________ by everyone in the small village. The commitee is the _________ of Mayor Richard N. Scheck’s 1992 call for community-building ideas. The committee _________ 90 “block captains”, each of whom looks over a street in North Riverside.

For people nearby, Spale is the guardian（监护人）. But why was the old lady _________? As the story goes, Spale called up the lady after _______ her garage was open later than usual. Spale became _______ when the lady called back in tears. Spale’s first ________ was that she was in trouble, but it turned out to be a lot ________ than that. “She was crying because my call let her know someone is ________ her. It made her feel good now that she’s __________.” Spale said.

Three times a year, the committee has  __________ where the locals come together to talk about the good-neighbor things they’ve __________. The speakers are often children, __________ by their parents to do good. At a recent gathering, one little girl __________ how she made a card for a neighboring old gentleman she made __________ with, who had had a heart __________.” It seems there’s no age difference between them,” Spale said.

These kindnesses are __________ in a book sold on Amazon called We Can Build Community with the money going to the locals in need.

【1】A.mother B.captain C.neighbor D.minister

【2】A.used B.reduced C.devoted D.limited

【3】A.equal B.simple C.similar D.familiar

【4】A.secretly B.recently C.seriously D.obviously

【5】A.choice B.product C.discover D.suggestion

【6】A.trains B.employs C.manages D.controls

【7】A.laughing B.crying C.singing D.shouting

【8】A.noticing B.admitting C.mentioning D.predicting

【9】A.sorry B.angry C.happy D.nervous

【10】A.memory B.thought C.impression D.recognition

【11】A.safer B.luckier C.better D.stronger

【12】A.seeking B.minding C.changing D.honoring

【13】A.alone B.stressed C.healthy D.energetic

【14】A.competitions B.debates C.congratulations D.meetings

【15】A.performed B.expected C.witnessed D.remembered

【16】A.reminded B.required C.persuaded D.encouraged

【17】A.showed B.shared C.explained D.confirmed

【18】A.bets B.promises C.friends D.decisions

【19】A.operation B.treatment C.application D.emergency

【20】A.taken B.printed C.written D.recorded

31、   When my best friend, Jane, and I were 16,we were in the same class. About a week before Thanksgiving Day ,we found out our teacher Edward was having some financial (经济的) ______. We wanted to do something to help, so we decided to ______ food, clothing and gifts to ______ his family had a good Thanksgiving Day.

When Jane told her family about our plan, her mother was ______. Together they ______ their house for things they could ______. Her mother went to the kitchen, pulling out a big turkey and saying, “Thanksgiving Day won’t be ______ without a turkey dinner.” To this day, Jane ______ how moved she was by her mother’s generosity (慷慨).

Before ______ gifts, we said some words of appreciation for the wonderful chance to ______ others. I will never forget the ______ look of our teacher and his wife when they ______ the door; their four children stood around them as we handed out the gifts. It was a cold night. ______, we all felt warm inside. Last month ______ I was in a meeting, my secretary informed me, “Your high school teacher Mr. Edward is wondering if you could ______ him a few minutes. He’s sitting in your office right now!”

I left my meeting and went to my office ______. My teacher and I hugged and began to speak of the last 42 years. He told me he ______ remembered that cold winter night when we brought the ______ of Thanksgiving Day to his family. The food and gifts were certainly ______, but what warmed his heart that night was to see a group of teenagers who understood the ______ of Thanksgiving Day.

【1】A.information B.difficulties C.money D.food

【2】A.gather B.produce C.buy D.change

【3】A.find out B.make sure C.make clear D.point out

【4】A.embarrassed B.unhappy C.moved D.scared

【5】A.decorated B.sold C.searched D.cleaned

【6】A.sell out B.use up C.throw away D.give away

【7】A.ordinary B.complete C.usual D.important

【8】A.regretted B.thought C.remembered D.explained

【9】A.sending B.receiving C.opening D.posting

【10】A.challenge B.impress C.fool D.help

【11】A.anxious B.surprised C.charming D.terrified

【12】A.pushed B.knocked C.answered D.closed

【13】A.Besides B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.However

【14】A.while B.after C.before D.since

【15】A.spare B.bring C.save D.award

【16】A.nervously B.hurriedly C.proudly D.worriedly

【17】A.just B.already C.even D.still

【18】A.warmth B.excitement C.pleasure D.experience

【19】A.accepted B.offered C.appreciated D.admitted

【20】A.gifts B.history C.activities D.spirit

32、   Some dreams take longer to come true than others, but with the help of 21st-century social media and her great-grandson, at the age of 110, one British woman is _________ hers at long last.  

At the end of World War I, Amy Hawkins was a 7-year-old child who loved nothing more than to _________. As a teen, Hawkins set her _________ on becoming an entertainer. Hawkins was on her way, touring the country with a dance troupe (歌舞团) — until her ambition was _________ by her mom, who didn’t see it as a respectable _________ for a young lady.

All these years later, the 110-year-old lady lives at home in Monmouth, South Wales, surrounded by her loved ones. The four-generation family unit includes her granddaughter, Hannah Freeman, and Freeman’s 14-year-old son, Sacha. Even though she’s no longer doing it _________, Hawkins has never stopped singing.

“She’s like a clock, once you wind her up she won’t stop,” Freeman said in an interview. “She just keeps asking, ‘Would you _________ another one?’.”

On Hawkins’ 110th birthday, Sacha _________ his great-gran singing one of her favorite WWI tunes. When Freeman jokingly suggested Sacha post it to TikTok, neither of them could have _________ the overwhelmingly positive response it would receive, reaching 100,000 views and a large number of emotional praises in just days.

Some journeys take longer than others. Sometimes, we’re detoured (绕路) along the way. Dreams can and do come true every day. While it’s been a long time coming, Amy Hawkins is ____________ a whole new generation of fans.

A．reflecting

B．realizing

C．recalling

D．researching

A．sing

B．study

C．paint

D．film

A．values

B．limits

C．sights

D．hands

A．cut back

B．cut in

C．cut through

D．cut short

A．method

B．grade

C．level

D．occupation

A．nervously

B．professionally

C．reasonably

D．secretly

A．bring

B．have

C．like

D．read

A．caught

B．videoed

C．reported

D．remembered

A．imagined

B．noticed

C．missed

D．suspected

A．entertaining

B．becoming

C．representing

D．inviting

33、In China, square dancing is an exercise routine performed to music in squares or parks. Recent years have _________ the growing popularity of square dancing among elderly people in China, _________ it provides them with a good platform to _________ and make new friends in their ordinary lives. Although the practice has roots in both ancient and modern Chinese history, today the Chinese hold _________ views towards it. Some people, the young in particular, argue that it has disturbed their peaceful lives.

As for _________ citizens, square dancing is relatively easy to learn compared to traditional _________ and thus win their _________. Moreover, practicing square dancing doesn’t need special equipment. All it needs are open ground and loudspeakers. _________, it can be found across the country.

_________, many young people have showed their dissatisfaction. They think that square dancing __________ too much space in their neighborhood and disturbs their life. In fact, it is the noise __________ square dancing that young people __________ most.

Therefore, concessions (让步) should be made by both __________ so that they can live in __________ with each other.

People taking part in square dancing are expected to dance in areas far away from residential communities (居民区), while the young are called on to show more __________ of square dancing.

They will also become old and one day may be one of the dancers they dislike now.

In addition, the government should spare more suitable areas where the elderly can do their favorite activities.

【1】

A．proved

B．witnessed

C．developed

D．advanced

【2】

A．since

B．once

C．until

D．though

【3】

A．relax

B．retire

C．react

D．recover

【4】

A．unique

B．general

C．different

D．wrong

【5】

A．local

B．honest

C．responsible

D．senior

【6】

A．customs

B．dances

C．approaches

D．entertainments

【7】

A．pleasure

B．celebration

C．encouragement

D．love

【8】

A．As a result

B．For example

C．In other words

D．In particular

【9】

A．Though

B．Therefore

C．However

D．Otherwise

【10】

A．takes off

B．takes up

C．makes up

D．keeps up

【11】

A．with

B．into

C．against

D．by

【12】

A．doubt

B．search

C．regret

D．dislike

【13】

A．positions

B．parties

C．situations

D．hands

【14】

A．connection

B．hope

C．harmony

D．independence

【15】

A．tolerance

B．expectation

C．spirit

D．service

34、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”.

35、课文填空

The Sundance Film Festival 【1】 boycotts all Hollywood films, and we don’t foresee ever including them. The initial idea for our festival was 【2】 back in l978. when it was known as the Utah/US Film Festival. However, it was not well known until 1981. It was then that Robert Redford became its 【3】 and changed the focus to independent films, often made on very modest 【4】 It was given its new name-the Sundance Film Festival-in 1991. Redford has acted in and directed many big Hollywood films, but wanted to 【5】 the public to films made outside of the Hollywood system

36、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

A

I have the【1】(great)job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometimes using【2】(science)equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never【3】(bore).Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don’t mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people【4】 one of the most powerful forces on earth—the volcano.

B

Water is a precious resource. Every person needs it【5】 (survive),and we use it for cooking, drinking, growing our food and washing. However，it is scarce(缺乏的).Just 1% of water on Earth can【6】 (use)by humans. What’s more，treating water to make it clean and safe and pumping it to our homes uses up lots of energy. So, what can you do to help save water? One easy way is by【7】(turn)off the tap when you brush your teeth.

C

Robbie Phillips has become the first British person to complete one of the toughest challenges in rock climbing. 【8】(know)as the Alpine Trilogy(阿尔卑斯三部曲),the challenge consists of three climbs on mountains in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, 【9】Phillips completed in four years. Until now, only four other people【10】(conquer)all three of the extremely difficult climbs.

37、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.

38、假定你是李华，注意到你校学生很少进行英语文学阅读。请给全校同学用英语写一封倡议书，倡导大家多阅读英语文学作品。内容包括：

1、介绍现状；

2、你对英语文学阅读的看法；

3、发出倡议。

注意:

1、词数80左右；

2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

My fellow students,

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Li Hua

39、Directions：Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 外国学生来我校访学，要求了解汉语成语典故。请你从“刻舟求剑”和“坐井观天”两个成语典故中选取一个，用英语向他们介绍。

具体要求：

1. 引出你要介绍的成语；

2. 说出它的字面意义和寓意；

3. 用一个具体的实例，对它加以应用。

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40、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It was eight o’clock on a May morning, and Micah, my 17-year-old daughter, was already in our spare room upstairs. It had been her temporary eleventh-grade classroom ever since schools had moved to remote learning due to the pandemic.

From the kitchen, I listened for the sound of her tapping on her laptop or her talking with her classmates in their discussion sessions. We’d barely left the house for 10 weeks straight.

“Mom, everyone is hanging out today!” Micah’s voice echoed from upstairs. “Why can’t I?” I stepped up the stairs. Micah was lying on the floor wearing her pajamas, her laptop, school iPad and cellphone in front of her.

“It’s not fair,” she said.“ I have no one I can be with. I can ‘t wait until I’m 18 and can do what I want.”

We’d had this conversation before. Still, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. I was sick of being alone too. Even though Micah and I were home together more than we had been in years, we might as well have been living in separate worlds.

“Wanna watch videos later?” I asked. “Bake some cookies?”

“No, thanks.” Micah shook her head, as if the idea of doing something together was impossible.

I closed the door. I was used to Micah’s rejection, but it still made me upset. Teenage independence is healthy, but I worried if I didn’t find a way to bond with my girl soon, I might never be close to her again. She’d be 18 in the fall and had already convinced herself she didn’t need me anymore. Maybe she was right. No matter what I did, I couldn’t seem to reach her.

That evening, I logged onto a social app and saw a friend’s children playing with their new kitten. My mind went back to when I was in high school and our family moved. It was hard making friends. Mom surprised me with an eight-week-old gray kitten that I named Miss Muffet. Having a kitten to love and train brightened my days and got me through that difficult, lonely time. Maybe Micah would like a kitten.

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。

I asked if she wanted a kitten.

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In the car, Micah put the kitten under her chin.

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41、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Joyce is in the fourth grade and he joined the noisy children of his class as usual. “Children! Silence!” Mangat Madam suddenly entered the class. She announced next week would be math week. “I’d like each of you to work on a project. You could do it individually or in a group.” she instructed. “The topic for the project needs approving tomorrow and it has to be displayed at the math week exhibition. The best project will be awarded and there is also a surprise gift from my side,” she added.

Joyce, who is extremely good at math, sat in the corner seat of the first bench with Karan, an average. Karan asked Joyce if they could work on the math project together. Joyce replied in a prideful tone, “Ha-ha you want to join me. I think I will do the project on my own.” Joyce wanted to get awarded and the surprise gift all for himself from Mangat Madam.

After deep consideration, Joyce decided to work on a math magic quiz on the circuit board. The next day in school, Mangat Madam arrived in the classroom and all the children submitted their topics for math exhibition. They all chose to work in a group except Joyce. In the following days, Joyce gathered all the materials for the project such as wires, bulbs (灯泡), a switch and a thin plywood board (胶合板). He worked out a few mathematical basic operations to be fixed on the board so that when the wire of the circuit touched the right answer, the bulb glowed. Joyce completed the project and was happy with the result.

The evening before the exhibition, while packing his school bags, Joyce again checked the project to see if it was working fine. Alas! All the lights that were to glow did not seem to light at all. Without finding the reason, Joyce was tensed. However, he decided to take the same project to the school as he couldn’t change the topic at the last minute. Then came the next day, and everybody was fascinated in the exhibition.

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。

It was Joyce’s turn to display his project.

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Finally, the teacher announced Karan’s team was the winner.

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