1、The problem ______ now is very important.
A. being discussed B. discussed
C. discussing D. to be discussed
2、Parents in Glasgow are reacting against the plan to _______ 25 primary schools.
A.slow down B.shut down C.set down D.settle down
3、— How did ________ feel to run 3,000 meters at the sports meeting?
—Terrible! Especially when I saw I was left so far ________ by others.
A.that; alone B.it; alone C.that; behind D.it; behind
4、Travelling on the bad mountain roads is a(an)________ experience and I will never risk my life like that.
A. terrifying B. terrified
C. astonishing D. astonished
5、There is no doubt ______ the fact ______ it is not suitable to grow cash crops here .
A. whether, that B. that, why C. if, which D. about, that
6、Daxing International Airport, also known as Beijing New Airport, is built close to the Beijing city center, and it is ________ only in 20 minutes.
A.available B.alternative C.acceptable D.accessible
7、A travelling mother’s worst nightmare had come true. I ran to the car so fast that the heel of my shoe _______ .
A. broke up B. broke off
C. broke out D. broke away
8、Had I known about this computer program, a huge amount of time and energy .
A．would have been saved
B．had been saved
C．will be saved
D．was saved
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、 – Is John coming by train?
– He should, but he _______ not. He likes driving his car.
A．must
B．can
C．need
D．may
11、Many experts stick to the view ______ teacher development is the key to the education quality.
A.which B.what C.that D.where
12、I have spared no efforts to remember the words, but all my work was______.
A.in response B.in decline C.in return D.in vain
13、The students enjoyed this new game, _________ was named after the school.
A.where B.whose C.which D.who
14、__________ the bad weather , the delivery was put off.
A.As a result B.As a consequence of C.In consequence D.Owe to
15、As everyone knows, oral exams _________ to test our communicative ability.
A．are being designed
B．designed
C．are designed
D．to be designed
16、If parents don’t teach their child how to ________himself，he will do anything at will.
A.behave B.believe C.help D.enjoy
17、Would you slow down a bit，please？I can't________you.
A．keep up with
B．put up with
C．make up to
D．hold on to
18、He gave a lame excuse for ______ which made him very embarrassed.
A.been absence B.being absent C.to be absent D.absent
19、He went to bed ______. The next morning he woke up only ______ himself lying on the floor.
A．drinking; to find
B．drunk; to find
C．being drunk; finding
D．to drink; finding
20、The new mayor, who adored ________ to the volleyball match, didn’t approve ________ the new building plans at the meeting.
A. to go; of discussing B. to go; discussing
C. going; of discussing D. going; to discuss
21、Lucy looked at Tom, tears __________ her eyes and shouted out the words __________ in her heart for months.
A.filling; hiding B.filled; hidden
C.filling; hidden D.filled; hiding
22、I can’t see my old grandparents _____alone in the country, so I will have them ______ with me in the city at present.
A.leave; stay B.left; stay C.leaving; to stay D.left; to stay
23、Something is wrong with his camera. It can’t be ________ to take photos in cloudy conditions.
A．adapted
B．adjusted
C．adopted
D．addicted
24、—Mary is not equal to the job, and neither is Mike.
— I can’t agree more. You know, Mike is ______ competent than Mary.
A. not more B. no more
C. no less D. not less
25、The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain ____ as the plane was making a landing.
A. to be seated B. seating
C. to be seating D. seated
26、 The little,black-haired boy was waiting for us on the other side of the world.Ever since our adoption agency had matched us,I'd been crazily completing all the necessary paperwork.We knew we faced months of waiting before we could hold our new son in our arms,and he'd waited long enough already.
I made it a personal goal to never delay the process.If we had documents to get notarized(公证),we would do them on the very day we were told.On one late afternoon in June,I rushed from our Secretary of State's office toward the closest FedEx office.I had a document to send overnight.
I thought I knew where the FedEx office was.I drove there,only to find that the office was no longer located where I remembered it.I became very disappointed.I didn't bring my smart phone in my pockets.I had no way of finding the correct location.I started driving toward home.
Suddenly,at a stoplight,an oversized truck drove in front of my car.I became angry but my anger turned to shock when I saw the emblem(标记).It was a FedEx truck.I changed lanes quickly and followed closely behind the truck.What were the chances that the truck would lead me straight to the FedEx office I was seeking?
It turned out that the chances were good.Less than five minutes later,I saw a FedEx sign,and the truck made a turn into the parking lot.Our documents went out that night.Three months later,we flew halfway around the world to meet our son for the first time.We have been with him every day since.
Miracles are always around us if we are open to them.Sometimes,it's a smile at the right time or a kind word.And every now and then,it's even a big truck that cuts us off at the stoplight.
【1】What can we infer about the author from the first two paragraphs?
A.She wanted to know more information about the boy.
B.She was looking forward to meeting her new son.
C.She spent a long time finishing the paperwork.
D.She felt dissatisfied with the adoption process.
【2】Why did the author feel disappointed at first on that late afternoon?
A.She was cut off by a truck.
B.She couldn't contact her family.
C.She didn't find the FedEx office.
D.She failed to bring enough documents.
【3】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?
A.The truck parked at the parking lot.
B.The author's documents were accepted.
C.The truck led the author to the right place.
D.The author managed to pick up her new son.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A.A miracle at the stoplight.
B.Be patient for the miracles.
C.A stranger can change your life.
D.Be kind to a new family member.
27、My first newsroom was in a grand building with tall arched windows that dominated a street corner in the small Midwestern city where I worked. Inside, there was a high ceiling."Did this use to be a bank?" many visitors would ask.But it had, in fact, always been a newsroom.
I was young and shy when I first went to work there, and it probably took me a month before I talked to any of the other reporters. But eventually, they became my best friends, the core of my social life.
My second newsroom was the airy top floor of a historic building in the state capital of Maryland. It was smaller and less grand but far more energizing. My colleagues were older. I learned so much about how to be a reporter from overhearing their phone interviews.
This past summer, several American newspapers announced they would be closing their newsrooms. Many local newspapers have gone out of business in recent years, victims of declining circulation and shrinking advertising dollars. Then along came the coronavirus pandemic ,and so many of us were sent home to work from there. The pleasant surprise is that we have all succeeded brilliantly in working remotely. But some managers have looked at this success and thought:"Why would we need to return to the newsroom?”
I worry that they are making a big mistake. A physical newsroom sends a powerful message to a community: “We are here for you.”At my first job, strangers could walk right through the door and straight up to my desk. We treasured that visibility.
But I also think about the collaboration - of the times I would overhear colleagues talking about a story and realize that I had some useful information for them. Sometimes, a colleague would see me in the hall and give me a story idea. I can't wait to get back to my newsroom.
【1】How was the author's first newsroom different from the second one?
A．It used to be a bank.
B．It was in a grand building.
C．It sat in a big city.
D．It was visitor-friendly.
【2】How did the author benefit from her second newsroom?
A．She made her best friends there.
B．She could overhear others' argument.
C．She overcame her shyness.
D．She gained experience from her colleagues.
【3】What does the underlined part “this success” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A．Newspaper circulation was increasing.
B．Newspaper advertising was profitable.
C．Journalists worked effectively at home.
D．Journalism survived the pandemic.
【4】Why is the author against closing newsrooms?
A．Newsrooms serve as a close tie.
B．It is against the will of communities.
C．Newspapers will disappear due to it.
D．She will be out of work as a result.
【5】What's the purpose of the text?
A．To call for reporting heated news online.
B．To encourage people to work from home.
C．To point out the importance of newsrooms.
D．To introduce the success of remote working.
28、 Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always rely on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, of course．Instead you have to learn how to share things you enjoy, like your hobbies and your interests. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them you help your friend know you better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem.
So to be a friend, you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friendships, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.
【1】Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?
A.Always tell your friend the truth.
B.Sharing your mind with your friend is of great value.
C.A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.
D.Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem.
【2】What is the purpose of this passage?
A.To tell us how to help friends.
B.To tell us how a good friendship starts.
C.To encourage us make more good friends.
D.To advise us how to keep friendships long.
【3】The best title of this passage is_______.
A.How to Be a perfect Friend
B.A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed
C.Three Important Points in Life
D.Honesty Is the Best Habit
29、
PAINTER Must have at least 3 years painting experience. Commercial and new construction work. $ 10/hr. Immediate opening. Call 4359201 with work history. | COOK NEEDED Immediately. Busy downtown restaurant. Must be good and dependable. Experience preferred. Weekends required. Call 3249817. |
SECRETARY Part-time position available in friendly, busy office. Good typing and general of fice skills. Some weekends required. High pay. Various duties. Apply (申请) at East Side Man-agement, 500 Park Drive, DeWitt, NY.13214. | HOTEL needs part-time FRONT DESK CLERK No experience necessary. Excellent people and phone skills a must. Some computer skills helpful. $13/ hr. Call: Mr. Jones 3572897. |
NURSES' ASSISTANTS Fulltime and part-time positions available for modern nursing home. High pay. Send resume to: 19 South 8th St. NY. | TEACHER Small private school needs English and maths teachers. Must have BS degree and at least 4 years teaching experience. Call Mrs. Downs 5347618. |
【1】If John want to get a job as a maths teacher, call ________.
A．4359201
B．3572897
C．3249817
D．5347618
【2】If you have 5 years painting experience, being a ________ should be your best choice.
A．painter
B．teacher
C．secretary
D．cook
【3】Which job do you think suitable for a beautiful lady, who just graduated from a university and with-out any work experience?
A．FRONT DESK CLERK.
B．TEACHER.
C．SECRETARY.
D．PAINTER.
30、 Throughout my high school career I've made a point of doing what many people fail to do on a daily basis：reflect and assess my life and decisions. I'm a（n）_______ and I analyze and contemplate （沉思）,sometimes too much, but always with the intention of _______ something new about myself. You might be _______ to learn that I do my best thinking not in the classroom, not in the bedroom, but in the bathroom.
The bathroom has always been a place where I can sit in _______. The closest thing to a（n）_______ is a polite knock on the door, and quiet is _______ maintained. Bathrooms are always kept clean, and _______are provided for sufficient self-inspection. _______, the bathroom is the ideal place for reflection.
My bathroom, which is situated a brief _______ down the hall from my bedroom, is a wonderful place where I can take comfort. ________a long day of hard work, I ________for my bathroom to reflect on the past day and the days ahead. I think about my friends and family, and what they ________ to me. I even realize the numerous ________ that I have recently made, and ________ to put them right.
The thinking I do in the bathroom — whether it is a ________ about my future as a rock star, or the realization that my mother was in fact correct - is important to me. Taking the time to think and reflect has ________ me to make good decisions. And then I will ________ what is important to me. Instead of living my life ________ , I've made a choice to think deeply and keep things in perspective.
To me, the bathroom is not a place to________ the challenges of reality, but rather a place to________ those challenges through the power of human intelligence.
A．doctor
B．thinker
C．observer
D．reader
A．learning
B．recording
C．mentioning
D．abandoning
A．worried
B．surprised
C．excited
D．disappointed
A．regret
B．patience
C．pride
D．peace
A．celebration
B．invitation
C．description
D．interruption
A．poorly
B．quickly
C．continually
D．occasionally
A．mirrors
B．pictures
C．cameras
D．towels
A．At present
B．On average
C．At last
D．In short
A．ride
B．walk
C．jump
D．roll
A．After
B．Until
C．Before
D．As
A．wait
B．prepare
C．head
D．stand
A．introduce
B．refer
C．give
D．mean
A．mistakes
B．promises
C．goals
D．challenges
A．afford
B．forget
C．attempt
D．refuse
A．duty
B．rule
C．fantasy
D．project
A．begged
B．allowed
C．ordered
D．forced
A．call on
B．rely on
C．focus on
D．live on
A．blindly
B．slowly
C．unluckily
D．painfully
A．accept
B．remember
C．delay
D．escape
A．avoid
B．conquer
C．meet
D．create
31、 28-year-old Jermaine Scott set up in business as a barber in Madison. Tennessee, about a year ago. He gradually noted the kids were ______ to tablets and cellphones when they came to the barbershop. It was ______ to cut their hair when they were focused on those. That led to the ______ of Scott’s “Barbershop Books Day” when kids could come and get a ______ haircut. What was required? They had to ______ a book while they got it.
He created “Barbershop Books Day” to help not only the kids, but also the parents. Madison has many low-income families and many are focused on just keeping their ______ on. For people in this community, $ 15 for a haircut per kid is not easy to ______ so in some way a reduction in the price can ______.
Scott began his initiative (倡议) by ______ five library books and putting them near his chair. Book ______ began pouring in when a local news station got ______ of what he was doing. Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further by ______ his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour” where he ______ to get kids excited to learn while also giving them ______ role models through motivational speakers. Scott said, “If I step outside my comfort zone and tell them school is cool, ______ it will guide them in the right direction.”
【1】A.adapted B.reduced C.glued D.accustomed
【2】A.safe B.hard C.possible D.pleasant
【3】A.advertisement B.support C.celebration D.birth
【4】A.satisfied B.discounted C.free D.thorough
【5】A.borrow B.purchase C.read D.choose
【6】A.hands B.hair C.shirt D.lights
【7】A.overlook B.afford C.believe D.decline
【8】A.arise B.compensate C.count D.progress
【9】A.stealing B.buying C.donating D.borrowing
【10】A.contents B.titles C.orders D.donations
【11】A.wind B.hold C.sight D.chance
【12】A.expanding B.applying C.comparing D.adding
【13】A.agrees B.intends C.deserves D.proves
【14】A.typical B.classic C.positive D.alternative
【15】A.generally B.certainly C.accordingly D.hopefully
32、 One day in May 1884,twenty-one-year-old Ida Bell Wells ___a train for Woodstock.Ida sat in the first-class ladies'___ and opened her book.Minutes later the conductor __ passengers' tickets.He told Ida to go to the other carriage.
In 1884,African Americans, ___in the South,did not have the same __ as whites.They could not ___the same schools and they were expected to sit in a(n) __ railroad carriage,one that was usually dirty and smoke-filled,though they were charged __ fare.
Having paid for a first-class ticket,Ida refused to __.Then the conductor,together with two other railroad men,__ Ida from her seat,tearing her sleeve.After she was____out of her seat,Ida sued(起诉）the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.When the case went to __,the judge decided in Ida' s favor.He __ her 500 dollars in damages.But Ida' s __ did not last long.The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad appealed its case.This time,the victory went to the railroad.
Ida had lost her ___with the railroad,but not her determination to ___what was right. After losing her case,Ida wrote an article about it,which ___in a number of African American newspapers.Readers quickly recognized the __ of Ida' s words.
In 1913,Ida came to Washington,D.C.as a journalist.There she became a representative of the National Equal Rights League.The league __ President Woodrow Wilson to end segregation(种族隔离）. Ida didn't live to see the end of segregation,but she did help lead the way in bringing about ___for all.
【1】A.operated B.boarded C.accommodated D.stopped
【2】A.room B.station C.club D.coach
【3】A.collected B.purchased C.reserved D.booked
【4】A.similarly B.exactly C.particularly D.absolutely
【5】A.rights B.levels C.problems D.qualities
【6】A.finish B.visit C.attend D.establish
【7】A.empty B.separate C.available D.private
【8】A.basic B.full C.casual D.low
【9】A.take in B.get in C.come in D.give in
【10】A.pulled B.settled C.drove D.carried
【11】A.requested B.guided C.stuck D.forced
【12】A.press B.system C.court D.media
【13】A.awarded B.returned C.owed D.handed
【14】A.measure B.victory C.position D.attempt
【15】A.belief B.challenge C.battle D.opportunity
【16】A.look for B.stand up for C.reach for D.pay for
【17】A.appeared B.explained C.stated D.reported
【18】A.meaning B.charm C.value D.power
【19】A.put off B.called out C.resulted in D.appealed to
【20】A.fortune B.safety C.justice D.happiness
33、 I took a job as a receptionist for a veterinarian (兽医) almost five decades ago. As an enthusiastic animal lover, I couldn’t bear to see any creature in pain. At the end of my first week, we are closing the office for the day__a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman puppy in his arms and__us to save his life.
The doctor and I ran back into the __ room. The vet worked__for what seemed like hours, stitching ( 缝合 ) him back together again. That was the easy___. The puppy had broken multiple___, including his spine (脊柱). Even if he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never__again.
That day forever changed my life. The veterinarian guided me, and I became his assistant in all things___. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical care. I remember__his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from becoming___. Weeks later, to my relief, he could use his legs again.
Fast-forward about a year. I walked into the clinic's waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been standing__with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and__toward me. I found myself pinned__the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his legs, his front paws on my shoulders,__my face with joyful and abundant kisses!
I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and__the dog had for me that day all those years ago.
A．when
B．because
C．if
D．while
A．leading
B．sending
C．forcing
D．begging
A．large
B．operating
C．waiting
D．empty
A．peacefully
B．tirelessly
C．crazily
D．immediately
A．part
B．factor
C．medicine
D．accident
A．positions
B．teeth
C．bones
D．legs
A．move
B．walk
C．bark
D．eat
A．difficult
B．medical
C．deadly
D．meaningful
A．moving
B．squeezing
C．feeling
D．twisting
A．fatter
B．drier
C．harder
D．weaker
A．nervously
B．painfully
C．quietly
D．seriously
A．rushed
B．slipped
C．fought
D．sat
A．into
B．for
C．against
D．by
A．touching
B．hitting
C．lightening
D．washing
A．relief
B．comfort
C．ease
D．gratitude
34、Directions: Complete the following passages by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Why Cold weather Causes So many Flight Cancellation?
Each year, about 60,000 flights get canceled because of bad winter weather, which costs airlines and airports an estimated $3 billion. But it’s not the freezing cold temperatures that cause problems for planes. After all, 【1】 jets fly 10 kilometers up, where temperatures hover around -50 degrees Celsius.
In fact, planes 【2】 in cold weather, since cold air is denser and leads to better thrust. Clearly, the real problem isn’t what’s going on up there. It’s what’s happening on the ground.
When a 【3】 polar vortex (极地涡旋) struck the Midwestern US in January 2019, temperatures dropped to -40 degrees Celsius and airline canceled 3,000 flights nationwide. In these situations, when temperatures start 【4】, everything slows down. Cargo doors can freeze up, along with the nozzles that pump fuel into planes, which delays the 【5】 process.
Even the plane itself can freeze over. Just a quarter-inch - thick layer of ice on a plane can disrupt the way air flows over its wings.
Les Westbrooks: The number one reason, I would say, that the reason flights get delayed in cold weather is going to be because there’s some kind of frozen precipitation, from frost to snow to a sheet of ice, adhering to the aircraft, adhering to the wings of the aircraft 【6】.
That’s Les Westbrooks, a retired airline pilot and an associate professor of aeronautical science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He says that 【7】, these planes are “de-iced” - but this also delays takeoff. The crew can spray the plane with a special hot water/ glycol mixture. It can take around 40 minutes to de-ice large passenger airplanes, so planes often have to wait “their turn” for the de-icing station, which, of course, can trigger more delays.
And ice on the runway, of course, creates another set of 【8】. In 2014, a plane at JFK skidded off an icy runway and into a mound of snow, leading to an hours-long shutdown at the airport. And even though crews can remove ice from the runway, scraping it off the pavement can lead to potholes (坑洞) and other 【9】, which makes takeoffs and landings more dangerous. And of course, snow and freezing rain on the ground can affect visibility to the point where officials have to decide it’s not safe to fly at all.
But if ice and snow aren’t the problem in these extremely cold temperatures, it’s usually another factor: people.
Les Westbrooks: The airplane flies at high altitudes, -60 degrees. It’s made to do that. Humans are not made to be outside in -60 degrees weather. And so the human factor becomes a big, big factor, when it becomes extremely cold.
Baggage handlers, aircraft fuelers, and mechanics all have to stay warm. Some airports, like O’Hare in Chicago, set up heated shelters for their employees. Of course, with everyone taking breaks to warm up, not as much gets done, which leads to even more delays and cancellations. Passengers start missing their 【10】 flights, and that, along with passengers who can’t make it to the airport due to bad road conditions, leads to half-empty planes.
In fact, many airlines might preemptively cancel flights before bad weather even hits. So, in the end, you can still blame cold weather for cancelling your flight.
35、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.
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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、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.
38、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Eighty-five percent of the jobs that today's students will do in 2030 don't exist yet,the Institute for the Future has predicted.That might seem like a high number to reach in only 10 years.But think about the non-mainstream careers that did not exist just a handful of years ago: social media manager,app developer and cloud computing engineer,etc.What role should colleges and universities play in preparing students for a workplace that is constantly changing? Educational institutions are trying to answer that question."We hope they will not only be prepared for whatever the job market looks like in 10,20 or 50 years but be the ones shaping it," said Jenn Stringer,professor at the University of Californian,Berkeley.Here are some of the approaches they're taking.
Some experts argue that the four-year learning model needs to be rethought in a big way. They say education can no longer be seen as something that stops when a person graduates from college.If students could take a year or two off school,get a job,and then return to school a few years later,the education system would offer true life-long learning and better adapt to changing technology.
Fewer employers are willing to train people on the job than the employers 50 years ago, largely as part of an effort to cut costs.To fill the job skills gap,some courses are offered as an add-on to a student's main degree.For example,the courses may include data analysis,web design and digital marketing.The goal is to offer students,a degree aside,some advantages when they seek jobs or promotions in the future.
Other institutions are trying to imitate the workplace within the traditional classroom. Several colleges have partnered with private companies,such as the software company Adobe, to integrate their products into the classroom.Professors at schools who partner with the company are encouraged to use the product for assignments.The idea is that students learn how to create a project that can be used in the real world and the"soft skills"such as teamwork and creativity.
39、假定你是李华，你的新西兰笔友Mason最近发邮件询问新冠肺炎爆发期间你在家学习的情况，请根据以下要点用英语给他回复。
1．你是怎么学习的；
2．遇到问题时，你是怎么解决的；
3．你的感受和愿望是什么。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：新冠肺炎 COVID-19；流行病 epidemic
Dear Mason,
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Yours,
Li Hua
40、假定你是李华。最近 China Daily 就“如何看待中国传统文化”面向社会征稿。请你用英语给编辑写一封信，谈谈你自己的想法。要点如下:
1) 表明自己的立场(传统文化应该得到保护和传承)；
2) 给出你的理由；
3) 呼吁社会共同参与。 参考词汇:传承 inherit
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41、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Human beings are smart. However, it seems that people are gradually losing their smartness as smartphones become more and more important assistants in their lives, reported news website Record Japan on Oct. 22. As we rely too much on technology instead of our brains, many people have lost three basic abilities, said the website.
The first skill many people have lost is remembering phone numbers. Because phone numbers are stored in smart phone contacts, there's no need to dial a number or look at it again.
And some people may also have lost their sense of direction because navigation apps can guide people anywhere they want to go. These apps can even find shortest routes for you and avoid traffic jams. But the worst lost skills may be social ones, meaning that some people are becoming socially inept(无能的）. People often bury themselves in their smart phones. As we're too addicted to what's happening in the virtual world, some of us have lost conversational skills and sometimes can't even tell whether a person is happy or not.
In August, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, studied 51 students aged 11 and 12 who had over five hours' screen time every day. Their task was to tell the emotions of 48 pictures of faces that were happy, sad, angry or scared. The children made an average of 14.02 mistakes at the beginning. But after a five-day camp without electronic (电子的) products, they made only 9.41 mistakes on average. “If you’re not practicing face-to-face communication, you could be losing important social skills,” concluded professor Yalda Uhls from the research.
Luckily, people still have a chance to get these abilities back. You should try to keep your parents' numbers in mind for emergencies. You should also pay more attention to street signs and stores, which will help you to draw a mind map and stop you from getting lost. And the easiest solution to social skill loss is to take a break from electronic devices because we are social creatures. We need device-free time.
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