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1、One advantage of playing the guitar is________it can give you much pleasure.
A．how
B．why
C．that
D．when
2、I'm surprised that he say those impolite words to his deskmate．
A.must B.can C.will D.should
3、Can you imagine yourself____on a deserted island?
A．staying
B．to stay
C．have stayed
D．being stayed
4、--- Will you lend me some money?
--- Sorry, mine _______.
A．were used up
B．has run out
C．have run out
D．has run out of
5、—I just love living here in London. I mean, the culture, the parks, the restaurants...
— , it's not the cheapest place to live.
A．To put it another way
B．To be fair
C．To put it simply
D．To make things worse
6、The manager __________the company’s accounts, looking for evidence of fraud(诈骗).
A.looked through B.got through C.break through D.went through
7、The box ________ all the books you need, ________ an English-English dictionary.
A.contains; to include B.contains; including
C.includes; contained D.includes; containing
8、____________ China has made advances in 5G technology, there is still a long way to go for its popularity.
A．If
B．Because
C．Since
D．While
9、We were delayed at the airport. _________ we would have been here by lunch time.
A. However B. Instead
C. Probably D. Otherwise
10、At present, acupuncture has become popular round the world, ________ other traditional Chinese medicines.
A.so are B.as are C.so have D.as have
11、I loved playing computer games, but very little ______ from it.
A.did I learn B.I learnt C.learnt I D.I did learn
12、She ________ the piano regularly for many years when she was young.
A．was playing
B．played
C．has played
D．had played
13、Experiments of this kind ___in both the U．S and Europe well before the Second World War．
A.had conducted B.have conducted
C.have been conducted D.had been conducted
14、The prison governor has refused to let him go, saying he must first be given from his own superiors.
A.accumulation B.affection C.authority D.accommodation
15、Look！Every player in our team is doing their best.It seems________our team is going to win.
A．even if B．if only
C．as if D．only if
16、Writing stories and articles _____what I enjoy most.
A.is B.are C.was D.were
17、Previous problems or bad experiences with test-taking can be an invitation _____ a worse performance in the next test.
A. with B. in C. beyond D. to
18、But for the fact that he ______ the truth, he ______ for a week's imprisonment.
A.didn't know; would be punished B.hadn't known; might have punished
C.didn't know; would have been punished D.hadn't known; could be punished
19、There is a new problem____the popularity of private cars that road conditions need ____.
A.involve at; to be improve B.involved in; to be improved
C.involving in; improving D.involving at; improving
20、An exhibition of paintings ____ at the museum next week.
A.are to be held B.is to be held C.are holding D.will hold
21、Many young people, most________ were well-received, headed for remote regions to chase their dreams.
A.of which B.of whom C.of them D.of those
22、The White House took advantage of some strategies, hoping to _______ the media's attention away from foreign policy issues.
A.shrink B.shelter C.shift D.shake
23、I ________ you an apology for what I said this morning. Anyway, I meant no offence.
A.owe B.make C.demand D.accept
24、Though it was midnight, she found her daughter sitting at the dest, completely ________ her homework.
A.absorbing in B.absorbed in C.absorbing into D.absorbed into
25、The old only ________ their children ________ and see them from time to time.
A．suggest; to come
B．hope; to come
C．desire; coming
D．desire; to come
26、 The word”Kuitou”in Peking Opera is the technical term for various kinds of hats and headpieces worn by various characters in traditional Chinese opera.More than just meeting the requirements of acting,it also reveals an aspect of traditional Chinese culture.
In traditional Han Chinese culture,people believed that since,one’s whole body was a gift from one’s parents,it was important to avoid anything that might injure it,a principle that showed filial piety(孝道)。Based on this ideology,males were required to let their hair grow long, and wearing hats became a rule of social etiquette(礼仪)in ancient times.
Since ancient Chinese society was divided into various social classes,people in each class wore different styles of clothes,but only the nobility were permitted to wear formal hats for adornment(装饰)。People of lower classes could only wrap their head with a piece of cloth. Anyone under the age of 20 was also not allowed to wear formal hats and could only wear one after the performance of an official capping ceremony to mark their reaching of adulthood.As a result,various types of formal hats in ancient times,in addition to having value as a piece of personal adornment and social etiquette,also revealed the social classes of people and strict social divisions that existed between the nobility and common people.
In ancient times,people attached much importance to the kind of hat they wore.An old saying says,”A man of noble character would rather die than take off his hat.”The saying was based on the story of one of Confucius’s favorite students,Zi Lu,a man who was a brave warrior. Once while fighting in close hand-to-hand combat,his enemy opponent knocked off his hat. When he realized that his hat had been knocked off,Zi Lu placed down his weapon and said to the enemy soldier,”A nobleman can die,but my attire(服装)must be kept orderly.”But the. moment he bent down to pick up his hat,the enemy soldier seized the opportunity and killed him. According to Zi Lu,his proper appearance,which included his hat,represented his dignity(尊严)， and he would rather die than abandon his dignity.
The formal hat culture of the Han Chinese continued up until the Ming Dynasty.Later after the Manchurians entered the Central Plains(满人入关)，common people in society began to wear hats.
【1】For Chinese males in the Han Dynasty,wearing headpieces or hats was.
A.a requirement of acting
B.a rule of social etiquette
C.a way to show filial piety
D.a representation of culture
【2】We can infer from the third paragraph that in ancient times,
A.the formal hat was a symbol of adulthood
B.headwear was nothing but a decoration
C.only noble people could afford to wear formal hats
D.there existed little distinction between social classes
【3】The author mentions the story of Zi Lu to show.
A.how brave a person he was
B.how people valued their hats
C.how fierce an ancient war was
D.how people dealt with etiquette
【4】The passage is probably taken from the column of.
A.society
B.technology
C.opera
D.culture
27、 Kindergarten teachers often use various themes to engage children in the learning process.【1】
It’s cross- curricular(跨课程的)
【2】Under a woodland animal theme, the topic of hibernation( 冬 眠 ) could include a science lesson about which animals hibernate, a song about hibernation, an art project of a hibernating bear in a cave and a math activity where the children add and subtract bears . When the same theme occurs across the curriculum, the children are able to revisit the same ideas in different ways, resulting in a richer understanding of the subject.
It’s motivational.
Integrated( 综 合 的 ) theme units are motivational for students. 【3】 Common themes include seasons and holidays， animals， nutrition and community. A kid who loves animals but doesn’t necessarily love math might get excited about adding and subtracting when it’s tied to an animal theme， for example.
It helps kids become more confident and open to new learning.
【4】 Having previous knowledge gives young children confidence and opens them up to learn new information. When the same concepts keep popping up(冒出来)， children can continue to build on previous knowledge with each new lesson.
【5】
Children learn in different ways. Some kids enjoy performing hands-on experiments, while others prefer to complete worksheets or listen to the teacher read a book. When the teacher provides learning activities on the same theme in a variety of subjects, every child is given the chance to show his comprehension of the topic in various ways.
A.It allows students to demonstrate understanding in various aspects.
B.Kindergarten themes are often based on what children already know.
C.Themes that are related to kids lives help them get excited about learning.
D.Theme units allow kids to study one particular subject in all curricular areas.
E.There are many benefits of using the theme approach with kindergarten students.
F.It allows kindergarten teachers to broaden students knowledge in a creative way.
G.Some kids like to sing, dance or role-play, while others like to create art projects using a variety of materials.
28、How to Make Sure You Enjoy Your Trip
A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create a memorable moment. 【1】
●Plan it well. Trips are ideally planned for them to go well. Take your time, a day or a week ahead to make a plan for your trip. A check list is helpful, making sure you’ve got all your needs.
●Pack necessities. Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of traveling. Pack only the things you need. 【2】
●Be safe. To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snow-boarding, scuba diving..., it is always recommended to be safe. 【3】 Don’t be stubborn and put yourself in harm when there are precautions.
●【4】 You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash sometimes—these are all what travel is about—experiencing things with a new perspective (视角). Once you expect to experience new things, you'll be a happy traveler and free from stress.
●Save the memory. 【5】 This is not one of those regular days so you ought to save the moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness; you get something to review the good times.
A．Go with your friend.
B．Travel with an open mind.
C．Get prepared for everything new.
D．Seize the moment by taking pictures.
E．It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable.
F．Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable.
G．It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package.
29、 It is every climber’s dream to reach the summit of Mt Qomolangma. At 29,017 ft, the peak is undoubtedly the highest spot on earth. But the trek to the summit is anything but a walk in the park.
Ever since the summit was climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953, eager climbers try to make the pilgrimage(朝圣之旅) to the top of the mountain every year. The last few weeks of May is the perfect time when the severe weather conditions usually open up for a brief period of time.
On one such day in May, there was a strange traffic jam of mountaineers as they navigated the “death zone” —the deadliest trail to the summit. The severe overcrowding resulted in mishaps and loss of lives.
Mountain climbing, which was once a sport for the fittest, has been crowded out by a wave of adventure tourism. Now, numerous climbers make a beeline for the top of Mt Qomolangma, led by commercial companies. Better equipment and clothing has made it appear all very easy.
However, Qomolangma is a tough mountain. With just a single icy path to the summit and only a few days of clear weather to climb, the dangers of not moving quickly can be fatal. Today, many buy a spot to the top if they have the means to pay for it, but they are ill-prepared or unfit. These tourists push themselves beyond their capacity in the thrill of achievement, risking not just their own lives but that of others following behind.
More than 200 lives have been taken by the slopes so far. Eleven climbers have died this year alone. The last stretch to the peak is a narrow path used by both people sending and descending the summit. With oxygen level at just 30% of what it is at sea level, the human body can shut down from exhaustion very quickly. Climbers have said that the mad rush to the summit makes people uncaring to the troubles of others who are struggling.
【1】What does the underlined word ‘mishaps’ mean?
A.Accidents. B.Crashes. C.Arguments. D.Attacks.
【2】What does the fourth paragraph imply?
A.Mountain climbing is a game for rich people.
B.Mountain climbing is becoming a business.
C.Brave climbers risk their life to conquer Qomolangma.
D.Advanced equipment ensures tourists’ safety.
【3】What is the best title for the text?
A.A craze for mountain climbing B.A deadly zone to Mt Qomolangma
C.An accident on Mt Qomolangma D.A traffic jam on Mt Qomolangma
30、 When my husband and I got married, he worked as a mechanic (机修工) from midnight to 8 a.m. However, I worked during the______. So as he came home from work each morning, I was getting ready to______.
We had very little______then, so when Valentine’s Day came around that first year, I knew we couldn’t______anything for each other. After he left to go to work the night before Valentine’s Day, I decided to______and make a Valentine’s Day card for him. I _________ wrote a poem on the front of the card. When he came home the next______， I felt foolish as I handed him the card, ______that he wouldn’t laugh at it. When he had finished ______ it, he slowly raised his head and looked at me. Then he reached down into his pocket. When he pulled his ______ out, he was holding ______.
He told me that he had______it for me during his break time, but he had been__________ to give it to me because he thought I might think it was______，and that I might laugh at it.
It was a small heart made out of aluminum (铝).______ I had stayed up all night making him a Valentine card, he had been cutting out a______for me. I still have the aluminum heart, and I______it in my desk. Every time I see it, all those______come flooding back to me. Over the years, we’ve been able to buy each other very nice,______presents for Valentine’s Day. But none has ever been as dear or______as much as those handmade gifts made from our hearts the first year that we were married.
【1】A. holiday B. night C. weekend D. day
【2】A. cook B. rest C. leave D. help
【3】A. time B. money C. chance D. energy
【4】A. borrow B. choose C. find D. buy
【5】A. stay up B. call back C. slow down D. look out
【6】A. still B. even C. only D. again
【7】A. evening B. noon C. afternoon D. morning
【8】A. hoping B. noticing C. guessing D. imagining
【9】A. studying B. examining C. reading D. playing
【10】A. foot B. leg C. arm D. hand
【11】A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
【12】A. written B. made C. drawn D. invented
【13】A. afraid B. happy C. angry D. surprised
【14】A. wrong B. difficult C. stupid D. dangerous
【15】A. Before B. While C. Though D. If
【16】A. heart B. card C. toy D. book
【17】A. change B. cut C. keep D. divide
【18】A. problems B. memories C. pains D. choices
【19】A. strange B. special C. expensive D. satisfying
【20】A. proved B. explained C. influenced D. meant
31、 Troy longed to be a professional basketball player. He had loved the _______ ever since he was a small child. He was also very skilled. However, he had one small _______. He was very short. Although his school coach had suggested that he would never _______ it in the professional leagues, he _______ to give up on his dream.
Troy had several _______ tries at professional clubs. Then he went to a club in Los Angeles and _______ the coach for a try. As usual, he was refused.
“But you haven't even given me a(n) _______ ,” said Troy.
“Why should I?” asked the coach.
“Because one day I am going to be the best player in the world _______ I will be able to help you out,” Troy replied seriously.
The coach smiled at the _______ of the answer.
“Alright kid,” he said.
Troy took part in a short practice match and the coach was ________ at his skills.
“You ________ have a lot of talent,” he said.
After two short years, Troy was a regular for the ________ and had even won the award as the team' s most valuable player. ________ with Troy's help, the team wasn't winning many games and the coach was said to be close to losing his ________ . It was before a game against the New York team that he called Troy into his office for a discussion.
“I have heard that if we lose tonight then I will be replaced as coach,” he told Troy. “I need you to carry the team and win the game. Do you remember your ________ before I signed you?'
Troy nodded. He went on to play the game of his life that evening. The team won the game and won every game that was left that season.
【1】A.task B.class C.sport D.place
【2】A.doubt B.problem C.dream D.reason
【3】A.change B.learn C.hear D.make
【4】A.tried B.regretted C.refused D.feared
【5】A.unsuccessful B.meaningful C.unfair D.careless
【6】A.found B.asked C.forced D.considered
【7】A.choice B.instruction C.suggestion D.chance
【8】A.and B.but C.if D.as
【9】A.influence B.confidence C.interest D.shortness
【10】A.annoyed B.disappointed C.puzzled D.surprised
【11】A.certainly B.usually C.finally D.possibly
【12】A.program B.party C.club D.school
【13】A.Again B.Almost C.Even D.Only
【14】A.money B.job C.team D.patience
【15】A.promise B.purpose C.advice D.secret
32、Monroe took the full-time job as an English teacher in Wuhan to get her teaching certificate. She never ______that an outbreak of coronavirus would turn all her plans ________.
When the epidemic first ________, my supervisor and I got lots of food and other necessities in ________ and weren’t too focused on work she told the Global Times on Sunday.
Although the US ________ to have its citizens evacuated （撤离）from the city, Monroe decided to stay in Wuhan________she felt living alone in her apartment in the city was more ________ than on a plane with a lot of people.
Since the lockdown of Wuhan, Monroe has been _________videos about her ________ in the city on TikTok （抖音）as well as producing ________ including audio recordings, video clips, and other anecdotes for her students every day.
Additionally, she also shared her experience ________ on TikTok .In the video, Monroe can be seen wearing gloves and a hazmat suit as she delivers big bags of vegetables, eggs, fish to residents who ________ them online since most residents are not ________ to go out of their homes ________ some sort of permission. She explained that the service is a type of "no contact" ________. and that she was very ________ to help the community.
“I felt ________ to be out of the apartment and interacting with people. Even though 1 can’t speak Chinese yet! I could still empathize with these people,” she said.
Monroe said a lot of people have also followed her TikTok account to stay ________ on her life. The videos have ________ many Chinese netizens （网民）,with many expressing their thanks in the comment section.
“________ does not have a border. Thank you, our foreign friend. We care about you and hope you can protect yourself,” one Chinese netizen wrote.
【1】
A．accepted
B．expected
C．1 earned
D．pretended
【2】
A．upward
B．away
C．upside down
D．back and forth
【3】
A．broke out
B．set off
C．occurred
D．took place
【4】
A．debt
B．charge
C．surprise
D．panic
【5】
A．forced
B．forbade
C．arranged
D．disagreed
【6】
A．as
B．though
C．while
D．if
【7】
A．lonely
B．interesting
C．annoying
D．secure
【8】
A．watching
B．sharing
C．recording
D．selling
【9】
A．life
B．work
C．hobbies
D．family
【10】
A．entertainment
B．lessons
C．speeches
D．classes
【11】
A．modelling
B．travelling
C．volunteering
D．performing
【12】
A．appointed
B．hired
C．requested
D．ordered
【13】
A．prepared
B．occupied
C．limited
D．allowed
【14】
A．in
B．for
C．without
D．from
【15】
A．donation
B．distribution
C．reputation
D．contribution
【16】
A．delighted
B．amazed
C．shocked
D．terrified
【17】
A．terrible
B．nice
C．ashamed
D．sympathetic
【18】
A．updated
B．escaped
C．inspired
D．repeated
【19】
A．reflected
B．witnessed
C．frightened
D．touched
【20】
A．Challenge
B．Warmth
C．Love
D．Communication
33、When I was in primary school, I got into a major argument with a boy in my class. I can't _______ what it was about, but I have never forgotten the _______ I learned that day.
I was _______ that I was right and he was wrong but he strongly believed that I was wrong and he was right. Our _______ decided to teach us a very important lesson and _______ a good idea. She ________ both of us up to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on ________. In the middle of her desk was a large, round object. I could ________ see that it was black. She asked the boy what ________ the object was. "White," he answered in a ________ voice. I couldn't believe he said the object was white, ________ it was obviously black! Another ________ started between my classmate and me, this _______ about the color of the object.
The teacher told me to go to stand where the boy was standing and told him to come to stand where I had been. We changed ________, and now she asked me what the color of the object was. I ________ answer, "White." It was then ________ I realized I was wrong. In fact, it was an object with two _________ colored sides, and from his side it was white, ________ from my side was the color black.
My teacher taught me a very important lesson that day: You must ________ yourself in the other person's shoes and look at the ________ through their eyes in order to truly understand their view.
【1】
A．think
B．remember
C．forget
D．determine
【2】
A．class
B．speech
C．text
D．lesson
【3】
A．convinced
B．informed
C．warned
D．regretted
【4】
A．doctor
B．parent
C．partner
D．teacher
【5】
A．kept up with
B．went on with
C．came up with
D．got along with
【6】
A．woke
B．brought
C．advised
D．came
【7】
A．the other
B．other
C．another
D．others
【8】
A．clearly
B．happily
C．casually
D．cautiously
【9】
A．height
B．colour
C．size
D．shape
【10】
A．sweet
B．loud
C．fearful
D．grateful
【11】
A．for
B．unless
C．if
D．although
【12】
A．match
B．fight
C．argument
D．conversation
【13】
A．day
B．time
C．chance
D．month
【14】
A．desks
B．seats
C．attitudes
D．places
【15】
A．hoped to
B．needed to
C．had to
D．was able to
【16】
A．when
B．before
C．that
D．since
【17】
A．loosely
B．frequently
C．differently
D．surprisingly
【18】
A．or
B．and
C．but
D．so
【19】
A．sit
B．live
C．lie
D．put
【20】
A．performance
B．movement
C．effort
D．situation
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、
Rapidly advancing technology and its impact on education has been a subject of debate. How can schools equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a challenging job market?
Since technology is driving these changes, there is a theory that governments should keep focusing on STEM subjects. These are often referred to as “hard skills,” which are 【1】 in primary school and right through to university level. In the meantime, ‘soft skills’ are being 【2】.
This is a mistake. Much evidence suggests that soft skills are far more 【3】 to graduates in the long term. Research from Harvard University on the global job market has shown that STEM- related careers grew strongly between 1989 and 2000 but have slowed down since. In contrast, jobs in the creative industries----the sector probably most 【4】 with the need for soft skills---are growing rapidly. Soft skills are, in fact, increasingly in demand in the workplace: Google cites creativity, leadership 【5】 and communication skills as top requirements for both potential and current employees.
So why are soft skills so highly 【6】 for?
With the rapid evolution of technology, a focus on hard skills leaves students 【7】 to change, as these often have a short shelf life. According to research by World Economic Forum, more than one in four adults reports a mismatch between their skills and those needed for their job role. If soft skills are taught well, these skills should enable students to adapt to change more easily and progress further in their 【8】 career.
Of course, technical skills are important. But without the curriculum placing equal--- if not greater --- 【9】 on soft skills, our education systems are missing a huge trick. Hard skills may help a student get a job in a particular industry, but soft skills will help them disrupt it, achieving a wider 【10】 in their chosen field.
36、课文填空
Yet, some people are【1】 They claim that surfing the Internet is a waste of time. They make the 【2】 that children spend too much time chatting and playing games instead of 【3】 on their school work. However, a recent survey conducted in the USA shows that 80 per cent of Internet users 【4】 it mostly to search for answers to questions. The second most common use of the Internet, for 79 per cent of Internet users, is to find out information about hobbies. These statistics prove that gathering information is the 【5】 use for the Internet.
37、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.
38、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
How to Deal with Pressures at School
As a high school student, if you are feeling stressed out or frustrated by teachers, classmates,or schoolwork，it is important to know that you aren't the only one． Believe it or not，everyone has these feelings at some point， and everyone should learn how to deal with them properly．
First of all， you need to keep a positive attitude and not take things to heart． That someone got a better grade than you doesn't mean that they are smarter—perhaps they studied longer or knew the material more． It's easy to become frustrated if you are not doing as well as your friends， but being optimistic will help you deal with future similar situations．
Secondly， if students at school are bullying you， know when to stand up for yourself． Don't let other classmates make you feel that you are not good enough． They are simply insecure and do not know how to deal with the pressures of school． They are just trying to make others feel bad， so they can feel better about themselves．
Lastly， it is necessary to keep things correctly． For any situation that is stressful， take a second look from a different point of view． When I look back to the frustrations of my high school days， I notice that many of them seem very unimportant to me now．
It's not easy to be confident when there are so many students who seem like they "have it all"，but try to realize that you, too, are good enough. It’s not a competition about who is smarter, more beautiful—everyone is different—so believe your individuality.
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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
A merchant sent his son to learn the secret of happiness from the wisest of men. The young man wandered through the desert for forty days until he reached a beautiful castle at the top of a mountain. There lived the wise man that the young man was looking for.
However, instead of finding the holy man, our hero entered a room and saw a great deal of activity: merchants coming and going, people chatting in the corners, a band playing sweet music, and there was a table with different kinds of delicious food on it. The wise man talked to everybody, and the young man had to wait for two hours until it was time for him.
The wise man listened attentively to the reason for the boy’s visit, but told him that at that moment he did not have the time to explain to him the secret of happiness. He offered his suggestion that the young man take a walk around his castle and come hack in two hours' time.
"However, I want to ask you a favor," he added, handing the boy a teaspoon, in which he poured two drops of oil. "While you walk, carry this spoon and don’t let the oil spill(溢出).
The young man began to walk around the castle, always keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. At the end of two hours he returned to the presence of the wise man.
"So," asked the wise man, "did you see the beautiful curtains hanging from the windows of my dining room? Did you see the garden that the master of gardeners took ten years to create? Did you notice the beautiful furniture in my library?"
Embarrassed, the young man admitted that he had seen nothing. His only concern was not to spill the drops of oil the wise man had given him.
"So, go hack and see the wonders of my world," said the wise man. "You can’t trust a man if you don't know his house.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.应使用5个以上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。
Paragraph 1:
Now more at ease, the young man took the spoon and walked around the castle again.
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Paragraph 2:
"But where are the two drops of oil I gave you?" asked the wise man.
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40、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Leeches as Medical Treatment
Leeches are small wormlike creatures that live in water and suck the blood of animals and humans. In the past, though, leeches were commonly used in medicine. Then advances in science led to other kinds of treatments, and leeches disappeared from the sick room. Now, however, they are making a comeback.
The use of leeches in medicine goes back at least 2,500 years. Doctors used them to treat the sick in ancient Egypt, India, Persia, and Greece. It was believed in those days that taking blood from patients helped to bring their bodies back into balance. This belief and the practice of draining blood with leeches continued through the ages.
Another use of leeches has been investigated by a team of German doctors who study the ability of leeches to reduce pain. Their patients suffer from arthritis, a painful joint disease that often affects knees, shoulders, or fingers. When the German doctors put leeches on the arthritic knees of their patients, almost all of them felt immediate relief from the pain. Most of the patients continued to be pain-free for over a month and some for as long as six months.
Leeches have also proved indirectly useful in treating patients with heart and blood diseases. Since the 1880s, researchers have understood that certain chemicals in. leeches prevent blood from clotting or becoming hard. Many people with heart or blood problems live with a serious risk of the formation of blood clots, which can travel through the blood to the heart or brain and cause death. In the 1950s, a scientist identified the chemical in a leech that prevents clotting. Later studies led to experiments with the chemical and the development of a drug that thins the blood of patients who are at risk for blood clots.
Though doctors today do not view the use of leeches as the all-purpose treatment it once was, they now see that for certain problems, this ancient remedy may be valid after all.
41、假定你是红星中学的李华，你的英国朋友Peter热爱体育运动，他将作为交换生到你校学习一年。请你给他写封邮件，主要内容包括:
1. 介绍你校体育课程及活动;
2. 推荐一项中国传统体育项目。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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