太原2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、He ________courage to make an apology.

A.is lacking in B.lies in C.loses himself in D.is linked to

2、—Listen, Lily is playing the piano!

—Wow, how sweet the music _______!

A.is heard B.hears C.is sounding D.sounds

3、 Neither side is prepared to talk to ________ unless we can smooth things over between them.(2010·全国Ⅱ)

A．others

B．the other

C．another

D．one other

4、________about their table manners, the guests decided to do everything that president did.

A．Worried

B．Worrying

C．Be worried

D．To worry

5、All parking signs have now been placed _________.

A. in practice B. in position

C. in danger D. in mind

6、We should do what we can ______ people’s hard work pays off.

A. be sure B. being sure

C. making sure     D. to make sure

7、Not until _________ in the college entrance exam _________ that he had wasted much time using his mobile phone to surf the Internet and play games.

A.had he failed; he realized B.he had failed; did he realize

C.he had failed; he realized D.did he fail; did he realize

8、Those aiming high won’t be vain about their ______ achievements.

A. modest B. generous

C. valid D. vivid

9、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

10、Please read the ______ on the bottle and take the right amount of medicine.

A. explanations B. instructions C. descriptions D. introductions

11、Those who continuously acquire new knowledge that they can ________ their work are more likely to succeed.

A.contribute to B.correspond to C.subscribe to D.apply to

12、Only when the circuit breaker mechanism was triggered________what a negative impact the epidemic had made on the country’s economy.

A.had they realized B.they realized C.they realize D.did they realize

13、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

14、The red umbrella is among the black ones.

A．distinct

B．delicate

C．diverse

D．desperate

15、Solar power is power energy from the sun.

A.producing used B.produced using

C.produced used D.producing using

16、The bell rang and ________, heading for the playground in high spirits.

A. rushed out the boys B. did the boys rush out

C. out rushed the boys D. out the boys rushed

17、A Chinese spokesman said on Wednesday that the support for Taiwan-funded companies to develop on the mainland remains consistent and___________.

A.explicit B.specific C.reserved D.contradictory

18、Air travel is much more affordable and _______ to the masses than it was in the 1960 s.

A.portable B.elegant C.accessible D.beneficial

19、From her knowledge of Douglas's habits，she feels sure that the attacker last night ___________Douglas.

A. mustn't have been B. can't have been

C. shouldn't have been D. wouldn't have been

20、There is no greater love than________ who lays his life for his friends.

A.that of a man B.a man

C.that of a man’s D.a man’s

21、— Hello, could I speak to Mr. Smith?

— Sorry, wrong number. There isn’t______ Mr. Smith here.

A.不填 B.a C.the D.one

22、The new couple spent some money for the  ______ of the furniture necessary for their new house.

A.distribution B.manufacture C.donation D.purchase

23、Poor education ________ many young people to low-paid jobs, especially in the countryside.

A．caused

B．condemned

C．contribute

D．conducted

24、Many young people, most________ were well-received, headed for remote regions to chase their dreams.

A.of which B.of whom C.of them D.of those

25、Encourage your kids to try new things, but try not to _________them too hard.

A. push B. pull

C. pump D. put

26、The regulators at America’s Food and Drug Administration(FDA) could be forgiven for wanting a cigarette break. They rushed to meet a September 9th deadline to decide whether more than 6.5m e-cigarette products made by over 500 companies can remain on the market.

E-cigarettes have attracted keen government attention in recent years. More and more young people begin vaping. In 2019 America’s surgeon-general called vaping an epidemic among you people, animadverting in particular products with “kid-friendly” flavours, such as oranges and grapes. Later that year more than 450 people in America suffered from a mysterious and severe lung illness that was linked to vaping.

Other countries, including Brazil, India and Singapore, have already banned e-cigarettes. So what goes into them, and how bad are they really?

The devices use an electric charge to vaporise a dose of nicotine(accompanied, often, by various flavouring chemicals). Nitrosamines, a family of chemicals causing cancers, have been found in e-cigarette vapour. Metallic particles from the device’s heating element, such as nickel and cadmium, are also a concern. High exposure to these can increase the risk of cancer. It also contains harmful substances that can damage tissue or DNA, and which are thought to come mostly from flavourings.

Then there is nicotine. Besides being addictive, it is known to have a harmful effect all around the body. Scientists have done research on animals and humans, which suggests that exposure to nicotine at an early age could make users more influenced to other addictive substances later in life.

【1】What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Praising.

B．Consuming.

C．Criticising.

D．Sponsoring.

【2】Nitrosamines will arise in the course of ________.

A．charging the device

B．vaporising nicotine

C．heating the elements

D．adding flavouring chemicals

【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Nicotine does more harm to animals.

B．Intake of nicotine increases when users grow up.

C．Other addictive substances will influence young users.

D．Kids exposed to nicotine are more likely to be addicts later on.

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

A．How Are E-cigarettes Bad for You?

B．The Ban to Stop Producing E-cigarettes

C．The Necessary Components of the E-cigarettes

D．Why Are E-cigarettes Popular among the Young?

27、   The McDonnells lived in a small brick house in Larchmont, a suburb of New York City. Jim was foreman of mail carriers at the post office where he had worked for 25 years. Married in 1960, he and Anne were childless.

On the evening of the eleventh anniversary of their marriage, carrying out the garbage, Jim McDonnell slipped on ice-coated steps, and struck his head. A few days later, driving to work, he lost control of the car, hit a telephone pole, and banged his forehead against the windshield. The following day he fell off the stairs, and again he banged his head. Found unconscious, he was hospitalized for three days with a cerebral concussion(脑震荡). One day in the same month, Jim borrowed a friend’s station wagon and drove to Kennedy Airport to pick up Anne’s brother and family. When he returned the borrowed car at 10 p.m., he was unaware that the wallet containing his identification had slipped out of his pocket onto the floor of the station wagon. After that, he was never seen again.

So what really happened to Anne’s husband? During his walk home, Jim had indeed blacked out(昏厥), losing all ability to remember who he was and where he lived. What happened then is unclear. The next thing he knew was that he was in downtown Philadelphia, a city he had never visited before. Seeing signs advertising the services of a James Peters, a real estate broker, Jim adopted James Peters as his own name. He had no past; his only reality was the present. James Peters got a Social Security card, which could be obtained at that time without showing a birth certificate, and took a job in a health club. He next worked at a cancer research institute, cleaning out animal cages. He also got a nightshift job at the P&P luncheonette, where he became well known for his omelets, as well as his courtesy and good humor.

About a month before Christmas 1985, colleagues noticed that Jim had grown unusually quiet and depressed. Something seemed to be turning in his mind. On December 22, Jim had fallen and banged his head. The next day at work he seemed distracted, and late that afternoon he had fallen again, striking his head. On December 24, he awoke feeling confused, yet delighted. After almost 15 years, he knew who he was! He was James A. McDonnell, Jr., of Larchmont, New York. His wife’s name was Anne.

Anne had just returned home from Christmas Mass, where she lit candles and prayed for Jim. A light snow was falling, and she was in a hurry to leave for Christmas dinner at her sister’s before the roads grew slick. Then the doorbell rang. "Oh my," she thought, "this is not a good time for a visitor." Anne opened the door — and saw a man with a full white beard. Immediately she recognized Jim. She couldn’t speak.

To Jim, Anne looked a little older, but prettier too. His heart overflowed.

“Hello, Anne,” he said.

【1】In which year did James A. McDonnell get missing?

A.1960 B.1965 C.1971 D.1985

【2】Which CANNOT explain the sentence "He had no past" in Paragraph 3?

A.He had no Social Security Card before he got lost.

B.He lost his memory after his blacking out.

C.He lost his wallet containing his identification.

D.He went to a completely strange city.

【3】How did Jim feel on seeing his wife, Anne, 15 years later?

A.scared B.funny C.moved D.anxious

【4】What would be the best sentence following the last sentence of this passage?

A."Jim," her breath came in bursts, "Is it true?"

B."Yes," she seemed puzzled, "And you are looking for…"

C."Well, Jim," her voice in delight, "Long time."

D."Come on in," said Anne, "I'm expecting you."

28、   The annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.

I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled ( 跛足的 ) and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon.

The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn’t.

Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.

I don’t know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often depend on.

For her, it wasn’t about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can’t-do-it,” I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.

【1】What words can best describe the woman?

A.Proud and determined. B.Strong-willed and honorable.

C.Modest and courageous. D.Diligent and considerate.

【2】What has the author learnt from the woman?

A.Don’t depend on others when facing hardships.

B.Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.

C.The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.

D.It’s not winning but holding on straight to the end that really matters.

【3】What could be the best title for the text?

A.A Crippled Woman. B.An Unforgettable Job.

C.The Last Runner. D.The Annual Marathon.

29、   The “Boomerang Kids”—young adults who leave to go to college, get married or just show off their independence—are moving back in with mom and dad. Boomerang Kids can be a mixed blessing for parents, both emotionally and financially.

Especially during hard economic times, adult children head for home. According to a survey, about 40 percent of 2017 graduates still live with their parents. Moreover, 42 percent of the 2015 graduates surveyed said they are still living at home.

The reasons are many, the first being economics. While the recession has touched Americans of all ages, it has been very hard for young adults. This has sent many kids back home. Plus, there is the matter of debt, especially college loans. For many recent graduates, it makes smart economic sense to move back in with their parents where life is comfortable and rent is either low or nonexistent. Then, of course, some return for personal reasons, such as recovering from a divorce or an illness.

Parents are often glad to help out, both emotionally and financially. As a result, the arrangement often works to everyone’s satisfaction. However, there are risks, especially for the parents. These include not only family tension and misunderstandings, but also money. The return to the family can become a financial burden that can affect the parents’plans and their financial future, especially their retirement, as they try to do too much for their children.

【1】Boomerang Kids are those who_______________ .

A. return to live with parents after graduation B. have problem with their marriage

C. graduate from college in advance D. like to show off their independence

【2】The underlined words in Paragraph 1 mean something that_______________.

A. is very useful and beneficial B. has advantages and disadvantages

C. will have a good result D. worries people a lot

【3】What can we learn from the passage?

A. It is a tough choice for young adults to move back home.

B. Parents may have to deal with extra financial burden.

C. Children face fewer financial problems than ever.

D. Most graduates choose to live with their parents.

30、   Thanksgiving Day was drawing near. The first grade teacher gave her class a fun_______—to draw a picture of something for which they were_______

Most of the class would_______the holiday with turkey and other traditional goodies of the season, which, the teacher thought, would be the_______of most of her students' art. And they were.

But Douglas made a different kind of picture. He was the teacher's true child of misery, frail and unhappy. One could only guess the_______Douglas felt_______those sad eyes. When asked to draw the picture, he drew a_______. Nothing else.

His abstract image_______the attention of his_______.Whose hand could it be? One child guessed it was the hand of a farmer, because farmers________turkeys. Another________a police officer, because the police protect and care for people. Still others guessed it was the hand of God, for God feeds us. And the discussion went---until the teacher almost forgot the young________himself.

When the children had gone on to other assignments, she________at Douglas's desk, bent down, and asked him whose hand it was. The little boy looked away and________,"It’s yours, teacher."

She recalled the________she had taken his hand and walked with him here and there.________had she said, "Take my hand, Douglas. We will go outside." Or, "Let me show you how to________your pencil." Or "Let’s do this together." Douglas was most thankful for the teacher's hand.

The story________more than thankfulness. It says something about teachers’ teaching and how much it________to the Douglases of the world. They might not always say thanks, but they will remember the hand that________out.

【1】A.design B.approach C.challenge D.assignment

【2】A.determined B.grateful C.proud D.impressed

【3】A.instruct B.observe C.introduce D.paint

【4】A.attempts B.characters C.subjects D.candidates

【5】A.pain B.delight C.glory D.magic

【6】A.over B.on C.behind D.along

【7】A.man B.hand C.god D.turkey

【8】A.attacked B.appealed C.withdrew D.caught

【9】A.classmates B.competitors C.teachers D.roommates

【10】A.measure B.kill C.raise D.secure

【11】A.approved B.arranged C.ignored D.suggested

【12】A.barrier B.artist C.writer D.applicant

【13】A.paused B.stayed C.assisted D.persuaded

【14】A.rejected B.laughed C.whispered D.shouted

【15】A.dreams B.pressures C.stories D.times

【16】A.How much B.What if C.How often D.How about

【17】A.gather B.hold C.carry D.guide

【18】A.speaks of B.fits in C.argues about D.looks into

【19】A.symbolizes B.sounds C.annoys D.means

【20】A.reaches B.points C.takes D.throws

31、   The young seal couldn’t have been more than two days old, and yet he was all alone. Sometimes he would swim ____ ,but he always came back. At first we thought it was_____that he kept swimming back to us, until we noticed that he obviously had been _____and had nowhere else to go. We called him “Curious George”.

Without his mother’s milk, George appeared very _____with his eyes closed. I jumped into the water and swam up to him,______we could be close enough. My heart went out to George and I just hoped that he had the ________to interact (互动) with me. Suddenly he _____ his eyes and immediately he jumped up between my arms, putting his head against my chest. It was a(n) _____moment. But I knew that George wouldn’t _____without some help.

We __________the local conservation volunteers. They were _____that in the absence of his mother, he had developed a ______relationship with us. They promised they would bring him to an area with______people living there and keep an eye on him. Even though it hurt to see him  ________,we knew that he was in better hands.

The next day we ______the conservation volunteers and asked how George was doing. ______the volunteers informed us that he was too close to humans, we realized that was probably our _____! They decided to bring him to a small island wildlife reserve with a lot of seals in the area, where they could better _____him.

A week later, we called again, and were informed that George was______in the water swimming with other seals. George was______and back to his world. And he will always swim in my heart.

【1】A.aside B.around C.ahead D.away

【2】A.annoying B.satisfying C.amazing D.embarrassing

【3】A.hurt B.abandoned C.ignored D.avoided

【4】A.nervous B.sad C.slow D.weak

【5】A.so that B.now that C.as if D.even if

【6】A.energy B.ability C.time D.chance

【7】A.turned B.raised C.narrowed D.opened

【8】A.anxious B.magical C.quiet D.important

【9】A.survive B.grow C.go D.swim

【10】A.cared about B.worried about C.got in touch with D.got along well with

【11】A.confused B.terrified C.concerned D.amused

【12】A.healthy B.close C.serious D.lasting

【13】A.fool B.young C.enough D.few

【14】A.fight B.cry C.leave D.suffer

【15】A.visited B.called C.found D.invited

【16】A.When B.Before C.Unless D.Until

【17】A.choice B.duty C.excuse D.fault

【18】A.examine B.instruct C.observe D.control

【19】A.spotted B.treated C.protected D.followed

【20】A.quick B.different C.novel D.alive

32、   We live in a heavily edited world. People in pictures are no longer people-they are perfect human beings whom we can only try, and_______, to live up to. And food in pictures is no longer food. It's_______, something to make you desire a lifestyle while_______you that you're not part of it.

But people are getting _______ and tired of such perfection, leading to something Pamela Grossman, a director at Getty Images, calls “perfection fatigue(疲劳)”. This new attitude is now _______ people to value something different: _______.

The pizza company Domino's, for example, is_______the trend by encouraging its customers to_______ unedited pictures of their pizzas on social media, as part of the nofilter(未过滤的) movement that’s become so popular on Instagram. This may mean oily boxes, _______ cheese and less-than-delicious-looking meat, but these________show what we're actually ________.

"It's________what it looks like when you really get a pizza."Dennis Maloney, chief digital officer of Domino's, told the website Fastcodesign. "It feels much more honest and transparent when the images are imperfect.”

Things are also changing with perfect human images. For example, US clothing company Gap, __________a "Dress Normal" campaign in 2014, ________simple clothes instead of smart suits like those of runway models.

"We spend so much time trying to________our shortcomings owing to the fact that our________has set it up that we have to be________ if we're not perfect," US filmmaker Cynthia Wade told The New York Times. "I think people are tired of it. They're suddenly much more willing to________the ugly or sarcastic."

But while it's probably true that we won't see a(n) ________to "perfect" pictures any time soon, at least some people are starting to see that it can actually be________to be imperfect, or to use the name of one of American singer Grace VanderWaal's albums, Perfectly Imperfect.

【1】A.choose B.aim C.fail D.intend

【2】A.menu B.artwork C.sign D.snack

【3】A.reminding B.instructing C.informing D.warning

【4】A.afraid B.capable C.sick D.sure

【5】A.forcing B.requiring C.expecting D.driving

【6】A.patience B.honesty C.kindness D.generosity

【7】A.focusing on B.putting on C.taking-on D.relying on

【8】A.post B.download C.update D.correct

【9】A.light-colored B.dull-colored C.half-filled D.full-filled

【10】A.dishes B.bills C.boxes D.images

【11】A.calling for B.seeking for C.paying for D.hoping for

【12】A.absolutely B.extremely C.exactly D.definitely

【13】A.launched B.attended C.canceled D.demanded

【14】A.promising B.experiencing C.discussing D.promoting

【15】A.express B.find C.hide D.miss

【16】A.culture B.family C.country D.community

【17】A.tolerant B.satisfied C.confident D.ashamed

【18】A.hug B.accept C.resist D.adopt

【19】A.end B.start C.way D.choice

【20】A.relaxing B.exciting C.annoying D.appealing

33、   Liz Woodward worked as a waitress at the Route 130 diner in Delran, New Jersey. One Thursday morning around 5:30 am, she was serving two firefighters, Young and Hullings. Quite _______ she heard that they had been up all night putting out a _______warehouse fire, which took 12 hours to get under control.

Touched, Liz decided to honor these two heroes by picking up their _______ and writing them a heartfelt message of gratitude. It _______ "Your breakfast is on me today-thank you for all that you do. Fueled by fire and driven by_______, what an example you are! Get some rest. "

This simple act of kindness meant so much to the_______ firefighters. The firefighters _______ and thanked her before leaving the restaurant.

To return the young lady's kindness, upon his arrival home, Hullings posted a Facebook update _______ his friends to go eat at the diner, which was quickly _______ more than 3,000 times.

________, it was not until afterwards that they realized Liz was really the one that could use the help. When they found out that Liz was trying to ________ money for her paralyzed father to get a wheelchair-accessible van, Young posted with a ________ to a Go Fund Me page for Liz's dad, and the support ________.

The total donations reached $60,000 and went beyond Liz's wildest dreams. She had never expected that her small gesture would be paid in such a/an ________ way. "I'm truly blessed that those two walked through the doors today and ________ for the opportunity to be a part of something so positive and inspiring." Liz Woodward said on Facebook.

【1】A.in private B.by accident C.in public D.on purpose

【2】A.potential B.slight C.rare D.fierce

【3】A.money B.uniforms C.check D.breakfast

【4】A.replied B.went C.indicated D.read

【5】A.concern B.courage C.confidence D.curiosity

【6】A.exhausted B.brave C.modest D.anxious

【7】A.ended up B.sat up C.teared up D.showed up

【8】A.helping B.forcing C.reminding D.urging

【9】A.shared B.collected C.examined D.removed

【10】A.Thus B.Instead C.However D.Besides

【11】A.raise B.donate C.change D.count

【12】A.picture B.link C.note D.click

【13】A.doubled B.rolled in C.declined D.spread out

【14】A.generous B.conventional C.extreme D.rapid

【15】A.greedy B.eager C.prepared D.grateful

34、I have a muscle disease but I don't look any different from other people. Sometimes, I was too weak【1】 go to school so my education suffered. Every time I returned after an【2】(absent), I felt stupid because I was behind the others.

My life is a lot easier at high school because few fellow students make me【3】(annoy). My ambition is to work for a firm【4】develops computer software when I grow up. Last year I invented a computer football game and a big company has decided to buy it from me. I have a very busy life with no time to sit around【5】(feel) sorry for myself. As well as going to the movies and football matches with my friends. I spend a lot of time looking after my pets【6】(proper) but I find it worthwhile.

In many ways my disability has helped me grow stronger psychologically and become more【7】 (independence). I have to work hard to live a normal life but it has been worth it. If【8】(have) a chance to say one thing to healthy children, it would be this: having a disability does not mean your life is not satisfying. So don't feel sorry for the disabled or make fun【9】them, and don't ignore them either. Just accept them for who they are, and give them encouragement to live【10】rich and full a life as you do.

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.

The Internet E-commerce and globalization are making a new economic age possible. In the future, capitalist markets will largely be replaced by a new kind of economic system based on 【1】 relationships, contractual arrangements and access rights.

Has the quality of our lives at work, at home and in our communities increased in direct proportion to all the new Internet and business-to-business Internet services being introduced into our lives? I have asked this question of hundreds of CEOs and corporate executives in Europe and the United States. Surprisingly, virtually everyone has said, “No, quiet 【2】.” They say they are working longer hours, feel more stressed, are more impatient, and are even less civil in their dealings with colleagues and friends-not to mention strangers. And what’s more revealing, they place much of the blame on the very same technologies they are so 【3】 supporting.

The technological leader promised us that access would make life more convenient. Instead, the very technological wonders that were supposed to 【4】 us have begun to enslave us in a web of connections from which there seems to be no easy 【5】.

If an earlier generation was preoccupied with the quest to enclose a vast 【6】 land, the .com generation, it seems, is more caught up in the colonization of time. Every spare moment of our time is being filled with some form of commercial connection, making time itself the 【7】 of all resources.

And while we have created every kind of labor-and time-saving device to service our needs, we are beginning to feel like we have less time available to us than any other humans in history. Maybe we need to ask what kinds of connections really 【8】 in the e-economy age. If this new technology 【9】 is only about super efficiency, then we risk losing something even precious than time-our sense of what it means to be a(n) 【10】 human being.

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

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

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

B: Twice a week.

A: Can you go there without a t【3】?

B: No. That’s not allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

37、

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.

38、假如你是李华，请按如下提示给热爱阅读的朋友Peter写一封电子邮件，邀请对方来你校参加主题为“阅读的力量”的活动。主要内容包括：

1. 活动时间：下周三；活动地点：学校图书馆；

2. 活动内容：自拟（至少两项）。

注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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39、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

When it comes to the question of where curry (咖喱), yoga and Bollywood films come from, the answer is definitely India, a modern country which achieved independence on 15 August, 1947. As one of the ancient civilizations Indian culture has influenced and inspired other cultures around the world.

First, Indian food, especially its richly spiced dishes which are called “curry”outside India, has become a favorite all around the world. Most countries have their own version of Indian curry. In Japan it is very sweet and in Thailand an Indian-style chicken curry is served alongside Thai curries. In more cosmopolitan cities around the world, you can buy samosas, fried snacks with a filling of vegetables, spices and sometimes meat, and naan bread.

If you have eaten too many samosas and are worried about your health, try yoga. This is an ancient Hindu philosophy and system of exercises originating in India. Yoga is now recognized all over the world as an intelligent form of exercise. Regular practice can heal minor illnesses, change your state of mind, help you lose weight or work your muscles. More and more different types of yoga are being developed and the original poses have been adapted to suit modern needs. Yoga has become so fashionable worldwide that a lot of companies are using pictures of people doing yoga to sell their products!

But one of the most famous things about modern Indian culture is the Indian film industry, known as Bollywood. The usual story is about a boy and a girl who love each other but their families don't approve. There is a lot of dancing and singing in the film as the boy and girl try to convince their families to let them marry. The increasing interest in Bollywood films inspired Andrew Lioyd Webber to produce the musical Bombay Dreams, which is the first Indian-theme musical shown on Broadway.

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40、假设你是李华，目前，随着全球新型冠状病毒肺炎确诊病例数量不断攀升，你的英国笔友Jack发来邮件询问你在家抗“疫”和学习的注意事项，请你给他回信，内容包括：

1. 表达关心

2. 介绍经验

3. 分享感受

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

提示词：新冠肺炎疫情the novel coronavirus pneumonia 或 COVID-19 pandemic

Dear Jack,

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Yours,

Li Hua

41、假定你是某国际学校学生会主席李华，在世界环境日（6月5日）到来之际，请你代表学生会向全校学生发出倡议，要点如下：

1. 环境现状；

2. 具体措施；

3. 发出倡议。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear schoolmates,

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The Students' Union

June 1, 2020