1、Henry hasn't missed a chance to _______ his muscles to others since being praised for his strong figure.
A.show off B.show up C.put off D.put up
2、John _____ enormous credit for the way his team performed wonderfully, not only yesterday but throughout his first year in charge.
A. contributes B. deserves
C. convinces D. delivers
3、Ann suffered from depression and a number of other _______ problems.
A. emotional B. effective
C. earnest D. enjoyable
4、If parents don’t teach their child how to ________himself，he will do anything at will.
A.behave B.believe C.help D.enjoy
5、The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain the same.
A.large B.larger C.largest D.largely
6、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
7、There is clear evidence ________ the Fishing Islands belong to China.
A．which
B．that
C．where
D．whether
8、Many graduates, fresh out of university, often fail to find their ideal jobs where _______ work experience is usually required.
A．relevant
B．rough
C．severe
D．scientific
9、As there is less and less coal and oil, scientists are exploring new ways of making use of ______ energy, such as sunlight, wind and water for power and fuel.
A．primary
B．alternative
C．instant
D．unique
10、A _______ attitude will never give you a positive life.
A.noisy B.normal C.negative D.native
11、I walked slowly ________ the market, where people were selling all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
A.beyond B.across C.over D.through
12、--- I’m afraid I can’t finish the book within this week.
--- _____.
A. Please go ahead B. That’s right
C. Not at all D. Take your time
13、His studies on literature are very varied, ________ from Chinese literature to western literature.
A.ranges B.containing C.ranging D.covering
14、The people trapped in the ruins ____________ that rescue teams ____________ here without delay.
A.desire; are sent B.desiring; were sent
C.desire; be sent D.desiring; be sent
15、I found it no use _______ to persuade him to give up smoking.
A．Try
B．to try
C．trying
D．having tried
16、 everyone here，I wish you a pleasant journey back to your journey.
A．By means of
B．On behalf of
C．In search of
D．For fear of
17、________ are natural and in fact debate and discussion should be encouraged.
A. Discoveries B. Difficulties
C. Disappointments D. Disagreements
18、We were delayed at the airport. _________ we would have been here by lunch time.
A. However B. Instead
C. Probably D. Otherwise
19、In his inspiring book Spontaneous Healing, Andrew Weil recommends: “Make a list of friends and acquaintances ______ company you feel more alive, happier, more optimistic”
A. with whom B. of whom
C. in whose D. under whose
20、It is a truth well known to all ______China has become one of the strongest countries in the world.
A.where B.which C.that D.who
21、I told Sally how to get here, but perhaps I ___ for her.
A.had to write it out B.must have written it out
C.should have written it out D.ought to write it out
22、Many senior high school students have returned and been plunged into preparations for the national college entrance exam, ________will be postponed by one month.
A.as B.what C.which D.it
23、I had to ________ myself to being an architect to my parents’ will.
A．resign
B．withdraw
C．reject
D．evaluate
24、The teachers_______ themselves in planning out the work of the coming semester.
A.occupied B.operated C.arranged D.employed
25、Well, if you insist on eating so much, you will have to suffer the ________.
A．consequences
B．exercises
C．evidence
D．exchanges
26、 When is the last time you slept under the stars and cooked dinner over an open fire? You never know — you may just fall back in love with the great outdoors and turn it into an annual vacation!
Escape the busy city life
Why go camping?【1】Once your tent and campsite is set-up, you don’t have to worry about cleaning, laundry or any other tasks that seem to consume your everyday life. And it’s a chance for you to turn off the smartphone, computer and other electronics to just sit back and relax.
【2】
There’s so much beauty in the outdoors and we rarely get the chance to appreciate it. From beautiful mountains to freshwater lakes ideal for swimming, you’ll have your pick of outdoor activities to engage in.
Quality time with friends and family
【3】 This will give your friends and family a chance to have some true quality time together whether it’s playing sports, cooking or simply talking to one another — without the usual distractions (使人分心的事).
You can learn new skills
Living outdoors gives you the opportunity to learn some survival skills. 【4】 You may also learn how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other insects, as well as experience how many material possessions you really can do without.
Camping is affordable
When it comes to budget vacations, a camping trip is one of the most economical choices for a family getaway. Groceries can be bought ahead of time and once you’ve settled into the campsite, there’s no need to worry about purchasing more food or buying souvenirs. 【5】 Happy camping!
A．Decide with whom you are camping.
B．Gain a newfound appreciation for Mother Nature.
C．Make it a rule to keep the electronic games at home.
D．You’ll likely manage to build a fire after a camping trip.
E．Planning a camping trip begins with the desire to get outdoors.
F．It gives you the opportunity to do nothing for a weekend or even longer.
G．So if you’re looking for a trip that’s going to save money, get out there and set up that tent.
27、Gift givers often make serious mistakes in gift selection during the holiday season , according to a research article in Current Directions in Psychological Science,
The research, led by Jeff Galak, a professor from Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business, suggests that gift givers tend to focus on the moment of exchange when selecting a gift, while gift receivers are more focused on the long-term value of the gift.
“What we found was that the giver wants to ‘wow（使喝彩）'the receiver and give a gift that can be enjoyed immediately, in the moment, while the receiver is more interested in a gift that provides value over time,” explained Galak. “Put another way, there may be times when the vacuum cleaner（吸尘器），a gift that is unlikely to wow most receivers when they open it on Christmas day, really ought to be at the top of the shopping list as it will be well used and liked for a long time. ”
The researchers found that this different focus on the gifts showed up in a number of different ways. For instance, some gift giving mistakes included giving unrequested gifts in an effort to surprise the receiver, when they are likely hoping for a gift from a planned list.
The researchers make recommendations for those hoping to choose better gifts, advising them to better put their feet in gift receivers’ shoes when thinking about gifts that would be both appreciated and useful.
“We exchange gifts with the people we care about, in part, in an effort to make them happy and strengthen our relationships with them,” Galak added. “By considering how valuable gifts might be over time for receivers, rather than how much of a smile it might put on receivers' faces when they are opened, we can meet these goals and provide useful, well-received gifts. ”
【1】What do the gift givers usually focus on when choosing gifts?
A．Receivers5 long-term needs.
B．Receivers' inner thoughts.
C．Receivers’ immediate reactions.
D．Receivers’ lifetime hobbies.
【2】Why does the author mention the vacuum cleaner in Paragraph 3?
A．To give advice on how to choose a gift.
B．To show the influence of the wrong gifts.
C．To stress the popularity of the vacuum cleaner.
D．To show the importance of a gift's long-term value.
【3】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．What a Good Gift Reveals about Personality?
B．A Good Gift Well Worth “Wows" and Smiles
C．How to Evaluate Value When Choosing a Gift?
D．Want to Give a Good Gift? Consider Practical Value
28、A world-famous Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, has created the world’s first long-distance signing device(装置), the LongPen.
After many tiring……from city to city, Atwood thought there must be a better way to do them . She hired some technical experts and started her own company in 2004. Together they designed the LongPen. Here’s how it works: The author writes a personal message and signature on a computer tablet(手写板) using a special pen. On the receiving end, in another city, a robotic arm fitted with a regular pen signs the book. The author and fan can talk with each other via webcams(网络摄像机) and computer screens
Work on the LongPen began in Atwood’s basement(地下室). At first, they had no idea it would be as hard as it turned out to be. The device went through several versions, including one that actually had smoke coming out of it. The investing finally completed, teat runs w ere made in Ottawa, and the LongPen was officially launched at the 2006 London Book Fair. From here , Atwood conducted two transatlantic book signings of her latest book for fans in Toronto and New York City.
The LongPen produces a unique signature each time because it copies the movement of the author in real time. It has several other potential applications. It could increase credit card security and allow people to sign contracts from another province. The video exchange between signer and receiver can be recorded on DVD for proof when legal documents are used.
“It’s really fun”, said the owner of a bookstore, who was present for one of the test runs. “Obviously you can’t shake hands with the author but there are chances for a connection that you don’t get from a regular book signing..
The response to the invention has not been all favorable. Atwood has received criticism from authors who think she is trying to end book tours. But she said, “It will be possible to go to places that you never got sent to before because the publishers couldn’t afford it.”
【1】Why did Atwood decide to invent the LongPen?
A.To set up her own company.
B.To win herself greater popularity.
C.To write her books in a new way.
D.To make book signings less tiring
【2】How does the LongPen work?
A.I copies the author’s signature and prints it on a book.
B.It signs a book while receiving the author’s signature.
C.The webcam sends the author’s signature to another city.
D.The fan uses it to copy the author’s signature himself.
【3】What do we know about the invention of the LongPen?
A.It has been completed but not put into use.
B.The basement caught fire by accident.
C.Some versions failed before its test run.
D.The designers were well-prepared for the difficulty.
【4】How could the LongPen be used in the future?
A.To draft legal documents.
B.To improve credit card security
C.To keep a record of the author’s ideas.
D.To allow author and fan to exchange videos
【5】What could be inferred from Paragraphs 5 and 6?
A.Atwood doesn’t mean to end book tours.
B.Critics think the LongPen is of little use
C.Bookstore owners do not support the LongPen
D.Publishers dislike the LongPen for its high cost
29、From a young age, Michael Platt loved two things: the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and cupcakes. He imagined ways he too could fight for justice. He memorized figures about income inequality and childhood hunger. But he also spent afternoons at his home computer, amazed by YouTube bakers who made perfect cupcakes.
When his parents gave him a pair of Toms shoes for Christmas three years ago, Michael saw a way to connect his twin passions. At age 11, he founded a bakery that operates on the Toms one-for-one model: For every cupcake, cake or cookie that Michael sells, he donates another to the homeless and hungry. Twice a month, he heads to locations to pass out goodies. Michael, now 13, said he especially enjoys handing out cupcakes to kids.
“I know I like cupcakes, but also cupcakes are part of a child’s childhood so they should get them,” said Michael, noting that he always eats one with whippedicing (打发的糖霜) on his birthday.
Michael calls his baking business Michaels Desserts. He left out the apostrophe (撇号) as a reminder that he is baking for others, not himself. “I always wanted to have a purpose for what I do.” he said. “It’s all about helping people--- not just having a purpose for yourself, but thinking about, ‘How does this touch other things? ”
When he started the bakery, he knew that he wanted his business to do more than make money. That’s why the intention of Michaels Desserts is fighting hunger and giving back, which Michael accomplishes through his giveaways. Michael hopes his cupcakes inspire others to work for social equality.
Sometimes, Michael admits, he grows tired of being in the kitchen. Then he remembers the homeless boy he met once while handing out cupcakes. A couple of days afterward, the boy’s father messaged Michael on Facebook to say that his son, encouraged by Michael’s example, now desired to become a baker.
“That inspired me,” Michael said. He smiled and looked down.
【1】What inspired Michael’s method of helping the poor?
A．His admiration for Martin Luther King.
B．A Christmas gift his parents gave him.
C．A bakery that runs on a one-for-one model.
D．A baking program he watched on YouTube.
【2】Why did Michael name his business Michaels Desserts instead of “Michael’s Desserts”?
A．To attract more consumers.
B．To show its connection with Toms shoes.
C．To remind himself to always think about others.
D．To remind himself to have a life purpose.
【3】What does Michaels Desserts intend to do?
A．Provide children with perfect cupcakes.
B．Inspire more people to love baking.
C．Help homeless people.
D．Feed hungry people.
【4】Which of the following best describes Michael?
A．Sympathetic and selfless.
B．Honest and outgoing.
C．Talented and modest.
D．Ambitious and diligent.
30、 When Pat Jones finished college，she decided to travel around the world and see as many foreign places as she could _____ she was young.Pat wanted to visit Latin America _____，so she got a job _____ an English teacher in a school in Bolivia.Pat spoke a little Spanish，_____ she was able to communicate with her students even when they didn’t _____ much English.
A sentence she had read somewhere stuck in her mind；if you dream _____ a foreign language，you have really mastered(掌握)it.Pat repeated this sentence to her students and _____ that some day she would dream in Spanish and they would dream in _____.
One day，one of her _____ students came up and explained in Spanish that he had not done his homework.He had ______ early and had slept ______.
“What does this have to do with your ______？”Pat asked.
“I dreamed all night，Miss Jones.And my dream was in English.”
“In English？”Pat was very ______，since he was such a bad student.She was ______ secretly jealous(嫉妒的)．Her ______ was still not in Spanish.But she encouraged(鼓励)her young student.“Well，______me about your dream.”
“All the people in the dream ______ English.”the student said.“And all the signs were in English.All the newspapers and magazines and all the TV programs were in English.”
“But that’s ______，”said Pat.“What did all the people say to you？”
“I’m sorry，Miss Jones.That’s ______ I slept so badly.I didn’t ______ a word they said.It was a nightmare(噩梦)！”
【1】A. because B. while C. if D. since
【2】A. first B. at first C. last D. at last
【3】A. for B. of C. as D. like
【4】A. and B. but C. so D. yet
【5】A. say B. know C. read D. write
【6】A. in B. about C. of D. for
【7】A. thought B. realized C. hoped D. wanted
【8】A. English B. Spanish C. Russian D. German
【9】A. bright B. excellent C. best D. worst
【10】A. got up B. gone to bed C. fallen asleep D. woken up
【11】A. well B. soundly C. badly D. heavily
【12】A. English B. language C. dream D. homework
【13】A. surprised B. worried C. pleased D. excited
【14】A. yet B. seldom C. also D. still
【15】A. study B. class C. word D. dream
【16】A. answer B. write C. tell D. ask
【17】A. read B. liked C. spoke D. learned
【18】A. wonderful B. terrible C. funny D. strange
【19】A. how B. why C. when D. because
【20】A. hear B. understand C. know D. remember
31、 I am a nurse working in a hospital. It was a ___morning when an elderly gentleman____to have his heart condition checked by the doctor. He said he was in a hurry ___he had an appointment at 9:00 am.
I had him take a seat. Since there were a lot of people ___to see the doctor, I knew it would be over an hour ___the doctor would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch ___while waiting. To make him not feel so ___with nothing to do for long hours, I decided to go over and __ with him for a while. The gentleman told me that he ___to go to the nursing home to have breakfast with his mom. His mother had been suffering from a disease and had ___there for several years.
As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit ___. He replied, “She can’t ___me now.” I was ___, and asked him, “And you still go every morning, ___she doesn’t know who you are?” He smiled and said, “She doesn’t know me, but I ___make out who she is — the woman who gave me not only ___but a mother’s whole love.” I was moved to tears and felt very ___on such a winter day. The ___between parents and children is everlasting (永恒的).
Just then, a young man came up and said to the man, “Grandpa, now it’s my____to see the doctor. I am not in a hurry, so you can do it first.” The elderly man was very ___and went in the doctor’s to have his heart examined.
【1】A.sad B.late C.busy D.long
【2】A.arrived B.started C.realized D.stopped
【3】A.so B.as C.or D.if
【4】A.changing B.declaring C.calling D.waiting
【5】A.since B.before C.when D.after
【6】A.nearly B.firmly C.hardly D.frequently
【7】A.embarrassed B.bored C.relaxed D.frightened
【8】A.chat B.learn C.read D.walk
【9】A.needed B.forgot C.decided D.failed
【10】A.worked B.dreamed C.stayed D.known
【11】A.weak B.late C.busy D.tired
【12】A.believe B.obey C.recognize D.accept
【13】A.excited B.disappointed C.ashamed D.surprised
【14】A.until B.though C.because D.unless
【15】A.still B.seldom C.even D.also
【16】A.life B.advice C.mind D.knowledge
【17】A.cool B.hot C.cold D.warm
【18】A.content B.desire C.love D.hope
【19】A.step B.duty C.turn D.chance
【20】A.nervous B.grateful C.curious D.serious
32、“You'll never be a successful lawyer. Even if you try, you'll never make it.” The words are still so________that it seems as though they were said yesterday. The voice isn't that of a peer, an enemy or someone I shouldn't respect. It's the voice of my eighth-grade________-Mrs. Smith.
In my________class of the year, I started a conversation with Mrs. Smith. More people became involved and I________the topic of becoming a lawyer. With only 30 seconds of the school year left, the words that________my life rolled out of her mouth________enough for the entire class to hear-“You'll never be a successful lawyer.”
I was so hurt________, and extremely angry, too. All I could think about was to tell everyone what a bad person she was. Once I cooled down and gave it some________, I realized it was the________thing anyone had ever said to me. It was better than encouragement and kind________; it was reality, something that had never occurred to me. It wasn't until that________that I realized becoming a lawyer was going to________a lot of hard work. If I didn't give everything 110% effort, Mrs. Smith might end up being________.
Thus I was________to prove her wrong and prove to myself that I was better than she had made me feel. Once I become that successful lawyer. I will________Mrs. Smith again. Instead of yelling and declaring proudly that I proved her wrong, all I will say is, “Thank you. Mrs. Smith.”
【1】
A．new
B．recent
C．fresh
D．lively
【2】
A．teacher
B．student
C．classmate
D．friend
【3】
A．first
B．last
C．next
D．second
【4】
A．called for
B．brought up
C．carried on
D．gave away
【5】
A．changed
B．improved
C．ruined
D．predicted
【6】
A．cruelly
B．loud
C．properly
D．quickly
【7】
A．at first
B．at least
C．above all
D．in all
【8】
A．idea
B．mind
C．comment
D．thought
【9】
A．easiest
B．funniest
C．best
D．worst
【10】
A．promises
B．services
C．words
D．requests
【11】
A．meeting
B．remark
C．failure
D．moment
【12】
A．put
B．take
C．devote
D．spare
【13】
A．right
B．happy
C．wrong
D．sorry
【14】
A．required
B．expected
C．advised
D．inspired
【15】
A．write
B．ask
C．challenge
D．meet
33、 My life five years ago is unrecognisable from the one I lead now.
In May 2014, I booked a trip to Sri Lanka for _________. The beaches, sunshine and friendly locals were delightful. However, the only _________ for me was the street dogs. Their soulful eyes _________ me as if asking for help. One dog, I called Tom, _________, appealed to me. He was _________. I asked several local vets (兽医), but despite me offering to _________, none would agree to treat a street dog, because they weren’t viewed as _________, which shocked me and I didn't know what to do.
Back home, I couldn't get poor Tom out of my _________. I was desperate to make a real _________. Why not go to Sri Lanka and start __________ these animals? I had some savings, I thought I could __________ for a year, help some dogs and come home. I sold my car and booked my __________ for October 2014.
Landing in Colombo, I __________ straight for Talalla, where I’d met Tom. My first __________ is Joy, who had been bitten by another dog. I __________ her up, and bandaged her. No one had ever seen a bandaged dog before! But I felt so happy to have __________ something when she went back onto the __________, now wagging her tail.
In the blink of an eye I’d been __________ in the country a year, then two—and now over five years have __________. Sri Lanka is my home. Up to now, I have helped around 12,000 street dogs. People have described me as __________, but I get as much back from these dogs as I give them, and I feel so lucky.
【1】A.information B.business C.details D.relaxation
【2】A.problem B.difficulty C.joy D.attraction
【3】A.held B.begged C.stopped D.followed
【4】A.eventually B.particularly C.constantly D.directly
【5】A.engaged B.abandoned C.injured D.rescued
【6】A.pay B.help C.apologize D.leave
【7】A.competitive B.worthy C.attractive D.equal
【8】A.house B.control C.mind D.sight
【9】A.devotion B.statement C.effort D.difference
【10】A.feeding B.training C.treating D.adopting
【11】A.survive B.donate C.raise D.earn
【12】A.room B.flight C.restaurant D.holiday
【13】A.walked B.ran C.rode D.headed
【14】A.friend B.patient C.customer D.companion
【15】A.lifted B.cheered C.cleaned D.hung
【16】A.achieved B.found C.learned D.missed
【17】A.street B.field C.beach D.floor
【18】A.serving B.touring C.staying D.surviving
【19】A.changed B.passed C.shown D.seen
【20】A.sensitive B.considerate C.mad D.selfless
34、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.
Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.
The expression “to be in hot water” is one of them. It is a very old expression, which can be 【1】 back to 500 years ago. The expression is used to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.
Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in “hot water”. When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult 【2】. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown in water over his head. You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. The problem is too deep. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest in stocks in complete 【3】 of the stock market.
"Water over the dam" is another expression about a past event. It is something that cannot be 【4】. The expression comes from the idea that water that has 【5】 a dam cannot be brought back again. When a friend is 【6】 by a mistake she has made, you might tell her to forget about it. You say it is water over the dam.
Another common expression, "to hold water," is about the strength or weakness of an idea or opinion that you may be arguing about. It probably comes from the way of testing the 【7】 of a container. If it can hold water, it is strong and has no holes in it. If your 【8】 can hold water, it is strong and does not have any holes. If it does not hold water, then it is weak and can not be 【9】.
"Throwing cold water" also is an expression that deals with an idea or 【10】. For example, you want to buy a new car because the old one has some problems. But you wife "throws cold water" on the idea, because she says a new car costs too much
35、Directions：Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A huge milestone has just been reached in the field of artificial intelligence: AlphaGo, a program developed by Google’s DeepMind unit, has defeated legendary Go player Lee Se-dol in the first of five historic matches being held in Seoul, South Korea. Lee 【1】 after about three and a half hours, with 28 minutes and 28 seconds remaining on his clock. The series is the first time a professional 9-dan Go player has taken on a computer, and Lee is 【2】 for a $1 million prize.
“I was very surprised,”said Lee after the match.“I didn’t expect to lose. But I didn’t think AlphaGo would play the game in such a perfect manner.”DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis expressed“huge 【3】 for Lee Se-dol and his amazing skills.”calling the game“hugely exciting”and“very tense.”Team lead David Silver said it was an“amazing game of Go that really pushed AlphaGo to its 【4】.”
Go is an ancient Chinese board game that has long been considered one of the great 【5】faced by AI. While computer programs ow best the world’s leading human players of games like checkers and chess, the high level of intuition and 【6】required by Go has made it tough for computers to crack. DeepMind’s AlphaGo program is the most 【7】effort yet, using a complex system of deep neural networks and machine learning; it beat European champion Fan Hui last year, but Lee Se-dol is another 【8】 rival entirely.
“I don’t regret accepting this challenge,”said Lee.“I am in shock, I admit that, but what’s done is done. I enjoyed this game and look forward to the next. I think I failed on the opening layout so if I do a better job on the opening aspect I think I will be able to increase my 【9】 of winning.”Lee was surprised both by how strong AlphaGo’s opening was, and by some 【10】moves.
36、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.
Driving an electric car 【1】 to the protection of environment, or so the marketing departments of their makers would have you believe. Yet a report which analyzes car emissions presents a rather different picture. A battery-powered car recharged with 【2】 generated by coal-fired power stations, it found, is likely to be more harmful. It could cause more than three times as many deaths from pollution as a 【3】 petrol-driven vehicle.
The study was carried out by the University of Minnesota. The researchers estimated how levels of fine particulate matter (细颗粒物) and ground-level ozone — two important 【4】 of air pollution — would change when a car is powered by different ways.
It was no surprise that electric cars whose batteries were recharged with power from wind, solar or hydro-electric sources came out to be virtually free from harmful 【5】. They were estimated to cause 231 deaths over the course of a year, compared with 878 for petrol cars. Electric cars recharged with power from natural gas-fired stations were also a lot less harmful than petrol-driven ones, with 439 deaths. But if those same electric cars were recharged 【6】 by coal, they would be responsible for over 3,000 deaths.
Biofuels also caused more health problems than petrol. But diesel, which often 【7】 concern about pollution, is slightly cleaner than petrol. This is because the study assumes for all cars that emission-control technologies will be more widely used, especially particulate filters which have a remarkable effect on cleaning diesel 【8】. Diesel cars are also more 【9】 of fuel than petrol-driven ones.
Overall, the study shows that electric cars are cleaner than those traditional vehicles only if the power used to charge then is also clean. That is hardly a surprise, but the 【10】 of the difference is. How green electric cars really are, then, will depend mainly on where they are driven. In France, which obtains more than half of its power from nuclear station, electric cars look like a good bet. In China and some other developing countries, where a large amount of electricity is produced from coal, they may not be so environment- friendly as they are marketed.
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At the time they were created, the Impressionist paintings were【1】, but today they are accepted as the beginning of【2】we call “modern art’. This is because the Impressionists 【3】artists to look at their environment in new ways. There are scores of modern art styles, but 【4】the Impressionists, many of these painting styles might not exist. On the one hand, some modern art is abstract; that is, the painter doesn’t 【5】to paint objects as we see them with our eyes, 【6】instead concentrates on certain qualities of the object, 【7】color, line and shape to represent them. On the【8】hand, some paintings of modern art are so 【9】 that they look photographs. These styles are so different. Who can【10】what painting styles there will be in the future?
38、假定你是李华，你收到外国朋友Peter的邮件，他想了解你校在新冠疫情（COVID﹣19 epidemic）期间线上教学的情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1．课程与时间；
2．你的学习状态；
3．你的期待。
注意：
1．词数100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，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Sara Savick remembers one special Easter when she was nine years old. Her parents gave her a baby duckling in a yellow basket.
“Mom said later that she bought the little duck because she felt sorry for it,” recalled Sara. The people at the pet store colored the feathers pink for Easter. Sara named the duck Pinky.
Sara’s mother really didn’t think the baby duck would survive very long. But to her surprise, Pinky grew and got stronger and stronger. Soon, the little duckling was a healthy, hungry duck with white feathers.
“We fed Pinky oatmeal, cooked and uncooked, and small pieces of vegetables,” said Sara. Pinky lived inside the house with Sara and her family. She specially fancied taking baths with Sara. Everyone treated Pinky as a family member.
But just when everything appeared to be perfect, the night of the “talk” came. Sara’s Mom and Dad sat her down, explaining that the best thing for Pinky was to live a normal duck life, with other ducks. It was not natural for ducks to live indoors with a family, her father told her. He added Pinky needed to swim in ponds and do all the same things that ducks in the wild do.
Sara started to cry, knowing what was going to happen. Sara’s parents decided to take Pinky to a park, which was two miles away. There was a pond with a lot of other ducks. Pinky would have the chance to live a natural life and Sara could still visit her.
The big day came, Sara and her parents put Pinky in a box and drove to the park. Sara said that Pinky did not look happy; maybe Pinky was convinced that she was a human, not a duck.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为l50左右；
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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Everyone was sad when they left Pinky at the pond, even Sara’s father.
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The next morning, when looking out of the kitchen window, Sara couldn’t believe her eyes!
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40、假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地举办的中国文化艺术节招募志愿者。请给组委会写一封邮件，表达你想成为志愿者的意愿。
注意: 1.词数100左右。 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
41、假定你是李华, 你校英文报“外国文化”栏目拟刊登关于圣诞节来历和习俗的短文。请给你的美国笔友Adam写信约稿, 要点如下:
1. 栏目介绍 | 展示外国文化，增长学生见闻 |
2. 稿件内容 | 关于圣诞节来历和习俗 |
3. 稿件长度 | 约400词左右 |
4. 交稿日期 | 12月15日前 |
注意: 1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯;
3.开头语已为你写好。
Dear Adam,
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Yours,
Lihua