邢台2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、Try ________ she might, Sue couldn't get the door open.(2011·全国Ⅰ)

A．if

B．when

C．since

D．as

2、Tsinghua University _________ the No. 1 spot in the Times Higher Education’s Asia University Rankings 2019, becoming the first university on the Chinese mainland to top the list.

A.countered B.claimed C.commanded D.competed

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

A. Corners B. differs

C. directs D. counts

4、When he needs time alone, he ________ to his private space at a nearby art studio to paint.

A.dials B.chokes C.bothers D.withdraws

5、_____ she was sick, I was expected to take his place greatly surprised me, for I didn’t have much work experience.

A.That if B.That C.If that D.If

6、We may think we’re a culture that gets rid of our worn technology the first sight of something shiny and new, but a new study shows that we keep using our old devices well after they go out of style.

A.with B.of C.in D.at

7、We were delayed at the airport. _________ we would have been here by lunch time.

A. However B. Instead

C. Probably D. Otherwise

8、Have you applied ___________ Mr Black _____________ the post? It’s worth a try.

A. for; to B. with; for

C. with; about D. to; for

9、One night, at about midnight, I ______ the sky for about an hour. The stars were shining like diamonds.

A．have watched

B．had watched

C．watch

D．watched

10、---Oh, help! The pan is on fire!

---_______. I can handle it.

A．Take it easy

B．Stop shouting

C．Help yourself

D．You bet

11、The researchers were confident that their unusual technique could finally provide a （n）_________ to drugs in treating heart conditions.

A.alternative B.access C.witness D.application

12、—Do you know where Tony is?

—He _________ in the living room. I saw him there just now.

A．shall be

B．should have been

C．might have been

D．must be

13、When the student wanted to have a go, the teacher gave him a nod of ________.

A.support B.promise C.approval D.suggestion

14、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

15、Stars ___________ their own light, while planets only ___________ the light.

A.give off; reflect B.give away; reflect C.reflect; give off D.reflect; give away

16、People were to find that some species were going extinct, which was a ______ trend.

A．astonishing; disturbing

B．astonished; disturbed

C．astonishing; disturbed

D．astonished; disturbing

17、Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer, Cunningham’s approach to life was ________.

A．associated

B．artificial

C．uncomplicated

D．desperate

18、According to the ministry, the emergence of these new professions _______ the rapid development of high-tech industries, which have opened up new job markets.

A. contribute to B. subscribe to

C. owe to D. refer to

19、Poverty alleviation is a high priority of our country and has been put on the top of________at two sessions.

A.agenda B.subject C.directory D.seminar

20、We encourage students to ____________ fully in the running of the college.

A. paint B. panic

C. participate D. point

21、_________ I understand what you say, I can’t agree with you.

A．What

B．While

C．How

D．Where

22、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

23、It is not rare in_____ that people in ______ fifties are going to university for further education.

A.90s ; the B.the 90s; / C.90s; their D.the 90s ; their

24、His studies on literature are very varied, ________ from Chinese literature to western literature.

A.ranges B.containing C.ranging D.covering

25、________ comes first to the class room can get a free ticket for the lecture.

A．Anyone

B．The one

C．Whoever

D．Who

26、When talking about colds (感冒), maybe some people say it is very common. During the cold winter days, many people will complain (抱怨) the cold winter makes them catch a cold, and what they feel upset are not only the headache, cough but also the runny nose. It is so embarrassing when they forget to take a handkerchief or tissue along with them.

Want to stay away from colds? Put on a happy face.

Compared to unhappy people, those who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds, according to a new study. It's possible that being happy helps the body fight illnesses, say the researchers from New York University.

"It seems that positive (积极的) feelings may reduce (减少) the danger of illness, " said the study's chief researcher Sheldon Cohen.

In an earlier study, Cohen found that people who were cheerful and lively caught coughs and colds less often. People who showed feelings were also less likely to tell their doctors that they felt ill.

In this study, Cohen has interviewed 193 adults every day for two weeks. During the interviews, the people told researchers that they were given colds by doctors and had to stay alone in a room for six days.

The results showed that everyone in the study was equally (相等地) likely to get ill. But for people who said they felt happy during the research period, their illness are less serious and lasted for a shorter time.

Cohen believes that when people experience positive feelings, their body may produce a chemical that helps fight illness and disease. So if you are worried about your health, look on the brighter side more often.

【1】The underline part in Paragraph 5 is probably means ______ .

A．were sad

B．were bad-tempered

C．were thoughtful

D．were outgoing

【2】What did the study find? ______

A．People who felt happy never got ill.

B．People with positive feelings had less serious illnesses.

C．People with good feelings became ill more easily.

D．People's feelings didn't influence their health.

【3】According to Cohen, which of the following may help fight illness? ______

A．Eating.

B．Laughing

C．Crying

D．Sleeping.

【4】What is the best title for this passage? ______

A．Smiles can fight colds

B．Cause of colds found

C．The danger of colds

D．How people get sick

27、The United States is a nation of car owners. Ninety-five percent of households own a car, and 85 percent of people get to work in one. This lifestyle contributes to congestion on our roads and damages the environment. As autonomous vehicles begin to hit the streets over the next decade or so, it's believed that all this will change.   

Autonomous vehicles will most likely decrease the number and severity of crashes, allow cars to travel more closely together and improve cooperation between vehicles, all of which tend to reduce traffic jams and increase capacity.

However, this future is not assured. To realize the full potential benefits of driverless cars, we will have to act soon to encourage a culture in which transportation is shared. Many people in the automobile industry assume that driverless vehicles will automatically be shared, but there is little evidence that this is true. Most estimates suggest that driverless cars will eventually be only slightly more expensive than traditional cars, which means they'll be within reach of many consumers, so users are not willing to share rides.

If most people are going to buy-in to a shared-ride culture, they need to get a significant benefit. Saving a few dollars off the fare isn't likely to promote the movement dramatically. A better benefit would be knowing that you're going to reach your destination more quickly. The way to guarantee quick passage is to redesign our roads to give priority to ride-sharing autonomous vehicles like building priority lanes. The cost of travel will also be varied based on how efficiently a vehicle uses the roads. Autonomous vehicles carrying multiple people should get higher priority than those carrying one or none at all.

Decision-makers must push for incentives that encourage the most efficient use of our limited roadway infrastructure(基础设施). The autonomous future is rapidly approaching; it is critical that we act now, while the impacts of autonomous vehicles on traffic jams and emissions are still largely within our control.

【1】What's the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To introduce the topic.

B．To tell the severe traffic problem.

C．To prove the necessity of autonomous vehicles.

D．To show the damage of cars to the environment.

【2】What can we learn from the passage?

A．Autonomous vehicles worsen traffic jams on roads.

B．Autonomous vehicles are likely to reduce traffic jams.

C．Saving some fares contributes to shared-ride significantly.

D．Many people have ridden autonomous vehicles to avoid traffic jams.

【3】Which will be a benefit of sharing autonomous vehicles?

A．To save a large amount of money.

B．To promote the development of science and technology.

C．To redesign roads to prioritize car-shared modes.

D．To allow you to reach your destination much more quickly.

【4】Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Driverless Cars Will Make Our Traffic Problems Worse.

B．Autonomous Vehicles Will Make a Difference to Traffic.

C．Decision-makers Should Take Some Measures Quickly.

D．The Current Situation of Cars in the United States is Serious.

28、   The world’s insects are hurtling down the path to extinction, threatening a “catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems”, according to the first global scientific review. More than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered, the analysis found. The rate of extinction is eight times faster than that of mammals, birds and reptiles.

“It should be of huge concern to all of us, for insects are at the heart of every food web,  they pollinate the large majority of plant species, keep the soil healthy, recycle nutrients, control pests, and much more. Love them or loathe them, we humans cannot survive without insects, ” said Prof Dave Goulson at the University of Sussex in the UK.

The analysis, published in the journal Biological Conservation, says intensive agriculture is the main driver of the declines, particularly the heavy use of pesticides. Urbanization  and climate change are also significant factors.

One of the biggest impacts of insect loss is on the many birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish that eat insects. A small number of adaptable species are increasing in number, but not nearly enough to outweigh the big losses.

Matt Shardlow, at the conservation charity Buglife, said: “It is gravely sobering to see this collation of evidence that demonstrates the pitiful state of the world’s insect populations. It is increasingly obvious that the planet’s ecology is breaking and there is a need for an intense and global effort to stop and reverse these dreadful trends.”

【1】What does “are hurtling down ”underlined mean?

A. To climb very slow in a straight direction

B. To move very fast in a particular direction.

C. To become lower in value or level quickly

D. To speed up suddenly in a particular direction

【2】According to the passage what caused the declines of the insects EXCEPT?

A. Intensive agriculture

B. Urbanization

C. Climate change

D. Pests control.

【3】In paragraph 4, the author wants to stress the decline of insects

A. by giving the examples

B. by making the comparison

C. by giving the definition.

D. by making the explanation

【4】What is the main idea of the text?

A. Sharply decreasing insects numbers threaten damage of nature.

B. The impacts will be brought by the insect loss.

C. The effective measures are taken to stop the scary trends.

D. The leading factors cause insects decline

29、Cheese and red wine are basic diets over the festive period, and if you love red wine and cheese, a new study will come as music to your ears. Researchers from low a State University have revealed that drinking red wine and eating cheese can help to reduce cognitive decline.

In the study, the researchers analyzed data from 1,787 adults aged 46 to 77, and asked them to complete questionnaires about their food and alcohol consumption. The results showed that cheese was the most protective food against age-related cognitive problems, even into late life. Daily consumption of red wine was also shown to improve cognitive function, while weekly consumption of lamb was shown to improve long-term cognitive skills. However, over-consumption of salt was found to increase the risk of cognitive decline.

Dr. Auriel Willette, who led the study, said: “I was pleasantly surprised that our results suggest that appropriately eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are not just good for helping us cope with our current COVID-19 pandemic, but perhaps also dealing with an increasingly complex world. Although we considered whether this was just due to what rich people eat and drink, clinical trials at random are needed to determine if making easy changes in our diet could help our brains in significant ways.”

While the reason for the link remains unclear, the researchers believe that cheese and red wine may protect some people from the effects of Alzheimer's.

Brandon Klinedinst, an author of the study, added: “Depending on the genetic factors you carry, some individuals seem to be more protected from the effects of Alzheimer's, while others seem to be at greater risk. Perhaps the silver bullet we're looking for is improving how we eat. Knowing what that involves contributes to a better understanding of Alzheimer's and putting this disease in an opposite path.”

【1】What is the study mainly about?

A．Basic diets over the festive period.

B．Possible reasons for cognitive decline.

C．Feelings of pleasant music to people's ears.

D．Effects of certain diets on cognitive decline.

【2】Which of the following increases the risk of cognitive problems?

A．Taking in too much salt.

B．Eating cheese properly.

C．Drinking red wine daily.

D．Consuming lamb weekly.

【3】What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．Changes in our diet help our brains in significant ways.

B．The diets of wealthy people were not taken into account.

C．The study results need to be proved by more clinical trials.

D．COVID-19 pandemic makes our world increasingly complex.

【4】What does the underlined phrase “silver bullet" in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Genetic factor.

B．Easy solution.

C．Special metal.

D．Certain food.

30、A group of patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta （CHOA） were in for a special treat when they had the opportunity to visit Father Christmas at the "North Pole".

With the help of Delta Air Lines, 43 kids, ____ childhood cancers and blood disorders at the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of CHOA, "flew” to the "North Pole" for a magical ______.A couple of policemen __ the patients to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where Delta pilots and "elves（精灵）” _____ greeted them and helped them "check in".

Tickets in hand, the kids boarded a _____ flight to the "North Pole". The plane moved slowly around the tarmac（停机坪）for about 45 minutes to ____ the illusion（错觉）of long-distance travel, after which the patients _____ the plane and were greeted by even more Delta employees _____ as elves.

At the “North Pole, the kids danced, made crafts and _____ Father Christmas himself. There was even a ______— indoor snowfall. **lt is very much a part of the culture at Delta to _____ the communities where we live and work. And with Atlanta being our hometown, we greatly _____ our partnership with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and look forward to ____ the North Pole event every year；" Delta employee and “Head Elf' volunteer Alice Mcnulty said. "It truly is an unforgettable holiday for many of us, ____ our volunteers get all dressed up in their elf clothes to make this a magical _____ for these children and their families；" she added.

【1】

A．attacking

B．spreading

C．battling

D．studying

【2】

A．event

B．treatment

C．destination

D．power

【3】

A．introduced

B．led

C．invited

D．followed

【4】

A．seriously

B．anxiously

C．carefully

D．warmly

【5】

A．modem

B．comfortable

C．strange

D．special

【6】

A．create

B．prevent

C．practice

D．adjust

【7】

A．appreciated

B．exited

C．changed

D．approached

【8】

A．known

B．considered

C．remembered

D．dressed

【9】

A．recognized

B．met

C．played

D．described

【10】

A．surprise

B．dream

C．secret

D．pity

【11】

A．put up with

B．get away from

C．give back to

D．drop in at

【12】

A．recommend

B．miss

C．value

D．improve

【13】

A．celebrating

B．advertising

C．inventing

D．hosting

【14】

A．until

B．as

C．if

D．although

【15】

A．experience

B．adventure

C．lesson

D．opportunity

31、   School breaks are chances for me to get away from boring life. For the Thanksgiving break of 2018, I decided to visit my ___________ in Ithaca. It was a(n) ___________ journey from my home to Ithaca by bus—9 hours.

The first leg of the journey, to Scranton, needed about 6 hours. I had to ___________ buses in Scranton for the last leg of the journey. ___________, my first bus got delayed .Then I ___________ my second bus and had to wait for several hours until I could take the next ___________. It was 6 p.m. in Scranton when I waited for the bus. I called my cousin to tell him about the ___________ and mentioned that it might be ___________ when I arrived.

While I was on call, I didn't ___________ that there was a lady standing close by, listening to my ____________. When I got off the call the lady approached me and ____________ about my journey. When she learned that it had already been a long and ____________ day for me, she took out a big cake and ____________ it to me.

This was a kind act but I ____________ the lady because I had something in my backpack. As I ____________ my conversation with her, I ____________ learned she came from a poor family. She didn't have much money ____________ the cake was her dinner. I was ____________. And at this time, I realized how true and kind an act of ____________ was when one gave away what she also ____________.

A．teacher

B．doctor

C．friend

D．cousin

A．long

B．interesting

C．dangerous

D．comfortable

A．call

B．find

C．change

D．order

A．Natually

B．Unluckily

C．Generally

D．Surely

A．forgot

B．lost

C．noticed

D．missed

A．bus

B．plane

C．boat

D．train

A．crash

B．journey

C．delay

D．leg

A．cold

B．late

C．snowy

D．terrible

A．remember

B．believe

C．doubt

D．realize

A．speech

B．conversation

C．plan

D．advice

A．asked

B．told

C．set

D．heard

A．boring

B．busy

C．quiet

D．tiring

A．showed

B．offered

C．sent

D．sold

A．caught up

B．went on

C．turned down

D．cut in

A．continued

B．chose

C．finished

D．stopped

A．easily

B．suddenly

C．usually

D．finally

A．but

B．and

C．for

D．because

A．moved

B．excited

C．troubled

D．worried

A．asking

B．taking

C．giving

D．worrying

A．faced

B．wanted

C．needed

D．understood

32、   I like food, especially if someone else cooks it. That is what my husband is ______ as I write this. The man loves to cook. He recently started a ______ that he has been thinking about for years, ______ family recipes — his own, his mom’s, his sister’s, even mine — plus a few______from his grandmothers’ generation.

More than just ______, he collects photos and stories, the kinds of anecdotes and ____ that add meaning and flavor to any family meal.

I, for instance, can provide a recipe for kids’ ______ vote for “Mom’s home cooking”: Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (卡夫奶酪通心饼).

Over time, I’ve ______ my recipe file, something for which my husband is grateful. Reading all those recipes ______ my husband to think he might be able to cook them too. For dinner tonight, he ______ that he would make lemon Coriander Chicken (柠檬香菜鸡) according to my recipe. After lunch, he started talking about the steps it involved and the ingredients ______.

“Do we have black mustard seeds?” he asked ______.

“Um, we might have pepper,” I said.

Minutes later, he ______ with a list and was gone for two hours.

He came home with five bags of groceries and a shiny new blender（搅拌机） he needed to make the sauce.

The recipe is ______. What it means to me is not. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve made the ______ for family and friends, all the stories behind it, all the memories it brings back and how______ it makes me to take it out of the oven and watch people ______ it.

Food can fill the mouth and ______. But family food — good, bad or even out of a box, seasoned with ______, fragrant with memories is the product of the labor of love to ______ the most homesick of hearts.

【1】A.reading B.doing C.cooking D.talking

【2】A.event B.paper C.project D.game

【3】A.finding B.raising C.building D.collecting

【4】A.handed down B.breaking away C.waking up D.getting up

【5】A.food B.recipes C.meals D.fruit

【6】A.letters B.memories C.books D.speeches

【7】A.top B.low C.key D.close

【8】A.arranged B.exposed C.narrowed D.expanded

【9】A.forbade B.advised C.forced D.encouraged

【10】A.denied B.suggested C.announced D.admitted

【11】A.required B.mixed C.provided D.added

【12】A.secretly B.sadly C.excitedly D.calmly

【13】A.began B.fled C.left D.returned

【14】A.hard B.simple C.complex D.practical

【15】A.dish B.recipe C.decision D.preparation

【16】A.upset B.happy C.romantic D.deliberate

【17】A.escape B.watch C.survive D.enjoy

【18】A.nose B.ear C.stomach D.eye

【19】A.stories B.introductions C.recommendations D.beliefs

【20】A.set B.purify C.empty D.warm

33、   Each year the headmaster of the school where I work asks us to read a book chosen by him. The book provides a framework for work we will do throughout the school year, which can ____better service to our students.

This year's book is The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Ken Robinson. Robinson uses the term “the Element” to ____the place where the things we love to do and the things we are ____at come together. He goes on to say that he feels it is ____for each of us to find our Element, not just for our own ____ , but for the improvement of our communities.

How easy is it to look at those who seem to have found their Element. They are great at what they do, and we ____they love to do it because they do what they do so well. But what is important to note, Robinson says, is that each of us has the ability to find the Element.

In ____ settings, there is an effort to help students uncover what ____ they have been given. The goal then is to help them discover these talents through experience and education. ____, this is only one piece of the puzzle. Another piece is finding where a person's talent and the love of ____ that talent intersect(相交).

I like this book very much since it ____ my own life: how I parent my kid, how I teach, and how I ____support to the students I work with, ____or in groups. I appreciate the ____of this book as it helps to ____growth potential within communities and individuals.

Realizing our God-given talent and properly practicing that talent are ____ and depend on each other for existence. The perfect ____ of them can benefit not just ourselves? but our ____, communities and the whole world we humans live in. As a _____, I am really looking forward to _____my part.

【1】A.bring up B.set aside C.make for D.take down

【2】A.simplify B.describe C.beautify D.explore

【3】A.angry B.slow C.quick D.good

【4】A.essential B.convenient C.reasonable D.natural

【5】A.application B.environment C.contribution D.development

【6】A.deny B.assume C.doubt D.explore

【7】A.political B.academic C.commercial D.geographical

【8】A.experiences B.privileges C.gifts D.options

【9】A.Therefore B.Eventually C.Instead D.Anyway

【10】A.exercising B.accepting C.diversifying D.preparing

【11】A.sticks to B.points to C.holds on to D.relates to

【12】A.lend B.draw C.submit D.exploit

【13】A.secretly B.individually C.purposely D.collectively

【14】A.structure B.feature C.reputation D.guidance

【15】A.instruct B.distribute C.frame D.conclude

【16】A.inseparable B.permanent C.distinct D.unavoidable

【17】A.appearance B.participation C.combination D.dependence

【18】A.friends B.families C.countries D.unions

【19】A.parent B.student C.teacher D.headmaster

【20】A.playing B.forming C.taking D.knowing

34、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.

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.

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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

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

On a broiling afternoon when the men were away at work and all the women napped, I moved through majestic depths of silences, silences so immense I could hear the corn 【1】. Under these silences there was a / an orchestra of natural music playing notes no city child would ever hear. A certain cackle from the henhouse meant we had gained an egg. The creak of a porch swing told of a momentary breeze blowing across my grandmother’s yard. As I 【2】 along a mossy bank to surprise a frog, a 【3】splash told me the quarry had spotted me and slipped into the stream. Wandering among the sleeping houses, I learned that tin roofs crackle under the power of the sun, and when I tired and came back to my grandmother’s house, I padded into her dark cool living room, lay 【4】 on the floor, and listened to the hypnotic beat of her pendulum clock on the wall ticking the meaningless hours away.

I was enjoying the luxuries of a rustic nineteenth-century boyhood, but for the women Morrisonville life had few 【5】. Their lives were hard, endless, dirty labor.

For baths, laundry, and dishwashing, they hauled buckets of water from a spring at the foot of a hill. To heat it, they chopped kindling to fire their wood stoves. They boiled laundry in tubs, scrubbed it on washboards until knuckles were 【6】, and wrung it out by hand. Ironing was a business of lifting heavy metal weights heated on the stove top.

They scrubbed floors on hands and knees, thrashed rugs with carpet beaters, killed and plucked their own chickens, baked bread and parties, grew and conned their won vegetables, patched the family’s clothing on treadle-operated sewing machines, 【7】before the men to start the stove for breakfast and pack lunch pails, polished the chimneys of kerosene lamps, and even found time to tend the flowers that grew around every house. By the end of a summer day a Morrisonville woman had toiled like a serf.

At sundown the men drifted back from the fields exhausted and 【8】. They scrubbed themselves in enamel basins and, when supper was eaten, climbed up onto the porch to watch the night arrive. Presently the women 【9】 them, and the twilight music of Morrisonville began.

The swing creaking , rocking chairs 【10】 on the porch planks, voices murmuring approval of the sagacity of Uncle Irvey as he quietly observed for probably the ten-thousandth time in his life, “A man works from sun to sun, but a woman’s work is never done.”

38、假定你是李华，你将参加下个月在上海举办的英语演讲比赛。你在资料搜集，语言运用和吸引观众的注意力等方面遇到了困难。请你根据以下内容给外国网友Jack写一封电子邮件，内容包括：

1. 询问他的学习情况；

2. 描述你的困难；

3. 请求他的帮助

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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39、假设你是李华，李教授邀请你去参观他任教的大学并热情款待你，你写这封感谢信表示谢意。要点如下:

1. 谈谈此次大学之行总体给你的印象及启迪；

2. 谈谈给你留下最深刻印象的人或事(一至两点)；

3. 再次致谢。

注意:

1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

2. 文中不要出现具体学校和个人信息。

3. 词数100左右，开头和结尾己给出，不计入总词数；

Dear Professor Li,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

40、Directions: Write a summary of the following article with about 60 words.

Teaching Is “One of the Least Popular Jobs in the UK”

The UK government has just published a report on the future of secondary school teaching, and the conclusion of the report is that many secondary schools now face great difficulties in finding people who want to be teachers. Since the 1980s, the number of graduates who would “seriously consider” teaching as a career has fallen sharply, from 64% in 1982 to just 17% today. The report suggests that urgent action needs to be taken in order to encourage more intelligent young graduates into teaching.

The main drawback (缺点) of secondary teaching, according to the report, is the low salary.

Earnings in teaching are much lower than in many other jobs. Joanne Manners, 24, is a good example: “I graduated in maths last year, and I was thinking of doing a teacher-training course to become a maths teacher---but I saw I could earn twice as much if I worked in marketing or advertising, so I decided not to become a teacher.”

It’s not just about the money, however. The survey concluded that another reason why people don’t want to be teachers is that some teenagers behave very badly in school. A lot of schools have problems with discipline, and it seems clear that children do not have the same respect for teachers as in the past. Here’s the view of Dave Hallam, an accountant from London: “I think parents are to blame. They should have stricter rules with their children at home and also teach their children to have more respect for teachers.”

The report is clear that the problem of teacher shortage is a very serious one. It says that the government should raise teachers’ pay significantly, to catch up with workers in other professions. It also indicates that the government could launch a nationwide publicity campaign, with some advertisements on TV and in the newspapers, to show the positive sides of teaching to young people.

41、假定你晨光中学的李津。你校的英文社团正在举办“How can we reduce garbage pollution”的征文活动。请根据以下提示，用英文写一篇短文投稿。

(1)介绍垃圾污染的现状；

(2)提出减少垃圾污染的措施(不少于两点)；

(3)谈谈你对减少垃圾污染的看法。 注意:

(1)词数不少于 100；

(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

How can we reduce garbage pollution

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