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1、The newly-elected president officially a plan to break through the trade barrier.
A.laid off B.laid down C.laid out D.laid aside
2、Teaching is not just a simple piece of work: it’s an art_________ a science.
A.based against B.based on C.based with D.depended for
3、The father as well as his three kids ________ skating on the cold river every Sunday afternoon in winter.
A. goes B. go C. is going D. are going
4、Last month L.A.declared a________of emergency as protests over killing of Geroge Floyd a black man turned violent.
A.state B.condition C.situation D.circumstance
5、Can you imagine yourself____on a deserted island?
A．staying
B．to stay
C．have stayed
D．being stayed
6、I wasn’t aware that I would be paying-you certainly didn’t make it ________.
A.explicit B.ample C.diverse D.sharp
7、He wanted to look for a(n) _________suited to his abilities.
A. pension B. prevention
C. occupation D. permission
8、The music also expressed the rising ____ in the movie as the characters were preparing for battle.
A. setting B. export
C. tension D. staff
9、Senior family members, especially parents, should create an atmosphere ________ would encourage their children to read books.
A. that B. what C. where D. when
10、—Look! It’s snowing!
—Yeah, but I don't think the snow will ______.
A.flee B.inhabit C.settle D.fasten
11、______ a wrong bus, the travelers found themselves in a small remote village at last.
A. Having taken B. To take
C. Taken D. Took
12、There can be no doubt ___ he is fit for the job .
A.whether B.that C.which D.on which
13、My way of thinking might be different from yours, but it’s equally ________.
A.eventual B.valid C.abundant D.digital
14、I think it would be ________ each committee member to have a copy of the report.
A．beneficial from
B．beneficial to
C．beneficial for
D．benefit to
15、The young man is very excellent. Now he is the ______ of a big company.
A. top dog B. cold fish
C. white elephant D. black sheep
16、The school has decided to adopt a new _____ to discipline.
A. approach B. way
C. method D. means
17、This is the doctor without _______ help my father couldn’t have defeated the virus.
A.which B.whose C.that D.what
18、The box ________ all the books you need, ________ an English-English dictionary.
A.contains; to include B.contains; including
C.includes; contained D.includes; containing
19、This restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere ______ many others are short of.
A.where B.when C.which D.what
20、The online game platform is crowded with teenagers, few of _______ enthusiastic about study.
A.whom B.that C.who D.them
21、Michael had a serious fall in playing football and his under lip began to ______ up.
A. wind B. split
C. choke D. swell
22、I didn’t see your sister at the party. If she ____, she would have met my brother.
A. has come B. did come C. would D. had come
23、They were lost at sea at the ___________ of wind and weather.
A. mess B. mercy
C. moment D. mixture
24、—What a surprise! I _____________ you still away on holiday.
—But it __________only a fortnight before our new voluntary project begins.
A.think; is B.thought; will be C.had thought; was D.thought; is
25、They overcame some difficulties and completed the work ahead of time, ________ was something we had not expected.
A.that B.which
C.it D.what
26、Riding through the royal forest of Sherwood on a wonderful May morning, you don’t have a care in the world. Then you hear a bird call, the faint rustling of trees, and suddenly a man armed with a longbow appears in your path.
He wears a feathered cap. You can’t see the man’s face clearly, but you don’t have to. He is dressed in Lincoln green, the color of Robin Hood — the most famous English outlaw of all time.
Don’t worry; he won’t harm you — not yet, anyway. He’ll invite you to join him and his outlaw band for a feast. The meal of choice? Venison — freshly-killed deer. Only a king is allowed to hunt it, but then Robin never did worry about the law.
After your feast, Robin, or his faithful lieutenant Little John, will ask you a question. How much money are you carrying? If you answer truthfully, you may keep all that you have. If you need money, then Robin will give or lend you some. But if you lie to him — if you hoard your money, well ... you won’t have that money for very long. You’ll be stripped of your clothes and cash, tied backwards on your horse and sent back to Nottingham in shame. And your money? It will go to help someone in need.
Most people love Robin Hood. And that’s a good thing. Just as common people are allowed to hunt harmful wolves, anyone can hunt Robin Hood. The sheriff would pay for Robin’s capture just as surely as he would pay for a wolf’s head. Robin and his band are often called wolfsheads by their enemies.
Robin Hood is an outlaw. That means he lives outside the protection of the law. But Robin is a law to himself. He’s the self-styled king of the greenwood —either Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire or Barnsdale in Yorkshire.
Robin is no common criminal. As the famous saying goes, he robs from the rich and gives to the poor. The poor have little to fear from Robin Hood. His enemies are the rich and corrupt, especially the Sheriff of Nottingham and the bad apples in the Church like the Abbot of St. Mary’s and the Bishop of Hereford.
Robin defends the underdog against oppression.
【1】Which of the following is NOT a usual practice of Robin Hood and his band?
A．Hunting deer and serving their guests with their meat as dinner.
B．Robbing the dishonest rich people of their money and clothes.
C．Hunting harmful wolves and cutting their heads for money.
D．Protecting and giving money to the low life in need of help.
【2】The underlined word “hoard” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________.
A．hide away
B．give away
C．give up
D．save up
【3】Why are Robin Hood and his band called wolfsheads?
A．They are as fierce as wolves when they robbed people.
B．They are as harmful as wolves and should be hunted.
C．They are as valuable as wolfsheads because both will bring money if caught.
D．They sometimes put on masks of wolfsheads to scare people.
【4】Which of the following is NOT an enemy of Robin Hood?
A．The King of England.
B．Little John.
C．The Bishop of Hereford.
D．The Sheriff of Nottingham.
【5】The purpose of the passage is ________.
A．to warn people of the danger of traveling through the forest of Sherwood
B．to advise people to be honest with Robin Hood when he questions you
C．to describe the fights between Robin Hood and his enemies
D．to introduce to you the self-styled king of the greenwood — Robin Hood
27、 For several months, Cara has been working up the courage to approach her mom about what she saw on Instagram. Not long ago, the 11-year-old discovered that her mom had been posting photos of her, without her permission for much of her life.
Like most other modern kids, Cara grew up surrounded by social media. Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and Instagram have been around since she was a baby. While many kids may not yet have accounts themselves, their parents, schools, sports teams, and organizations have been creating an online presence for them since birth. The shock of realizing that details about your life have been shared online without your agreement or knowledge has become a pivotal(关键的) experience in the lives of many teens.
Recently a parenting blogger(博主) wrote in a Washington Post essay that despite her 14-year-old daughter's horror at discovering that her mother had shared years of personal stories and information about her online, she simply could not stop posting on her blog and social media. The writer claimed that promising her daughter that she would stop posting about her publicly on the Internet "would mean shutting down a vital part of myself, which isn't necessarily good for me or her. "
Cara and other teens say they hope to lay down ground rules for their parents, Cara wants her mom to tell her the next time she posts about her, and the 11-year-old would like veto power over any photo, which exposes her privacy or is against her wish, before it goes up.
Some legislatures(立法机构) are also getting involved. In 2014, Europe's highest court ruled that Internet providers must give users the "right to be forgotten". Under the ruling, European citizens can apply to have past damaging information, including crimes committed as a minor, hidden from Google search results. And in France, strict privacy laws mean kids can sue their own parents for publishing secret or private details of their lives without agreement In the United States, however, teens aren't offered such protections, and many simply walk on eggshells.
【1】What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Many social media have appeared before the young.
B. Many people don’t realize they have an online presence.
C. Many social media have a great influence on teens' life.
D. Many teens' life has been shared online without their permission.
【2】How does the blogger's daughter feel when knowing her mother posting her information?
A. She feels happy. B. She feels terrible.
C. She feels very relaxed. D. She feels so embarrassed.
【3】What does the underlined word "veto" mean in the fourth paragraph?
A. The right to say no.
B. The right to choose a leader.
C. The right to make something perfect
D. The right to change the original material.
【4】What is the author's attitude towards American online situation?
A. He is satisfied with the current situation
B. He pays no attention to the situation at all.
C. He thinks American government should make laws.
D. He feels a little bit disappointed at the current situation.
28、A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the sevenday Spring Festival holiday，which ended on Thursday，according to the China National Tourism Administration.'That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last year's Spring Festival.About 374,000 trips were organized by travel agencies，a 2.5 percent increase.
The administration also reported growth from individual and highend(高端的) travelers and said that in addition to top and coastal cities，inland cities—such as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region—became important source markets.With many Chinese now traveling abroad for Spring Festival，their choice of destinations has expanded along with their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.
“Chinese tourists are increasingly willing to experience local cultures and services，including staying in private homes，appreciating plants and watching monkeys in hot springs，” Li Xuejing，the agency's marketing manager，said.
A Chinese tourist surnamed Guo，who was vacationing on an island in the Philippines，said：“I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives.”
Another choice is Britain.Though the devaluation(货币贬值)of the pound is a factor，Britain's rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.
【1】How many trips were made to foreign countries during the Golden Week of this Spring festival holiday?
A．6,150,000.
B．2,500,000.
C．7,000,000.
D．374,000.
【2】What can we learn about some inland cities in Guangxi?
A．They're reported to have become important attractions.
B．They're famous for all kinds of plants and monkeys.
C．They have the best hot spring in the world.
D．They belong to coastal source markets.
【3】What would Miss Guo do on her vacation according to the text?
A．Go shopping for gifts.
B．Study foreign cultures.
C．Relax and enjoy herself.
D．Chat with her relatives.
【4】Where does the text probably come from?
A．A guide book.
B．A newspaper.
C．A scientific magazine.
D．An advertisement.
29、Volunteering Is Fun
One afternoon I was sitting at home feeling so bored. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I wanted to meet people and have new experiences so I decided to start volunteering. I searched on my computer and found a website where I could volunteer on a farm in France.
My time working on a farm was a new experience for me. It was basically a free holiday as food and accommodation were provided. However, it was not my typical holiday as I had to look after fifteen horses and sleep at the top of a tower in a castle! I was an awful farmer but it did not matter because I made some great friends. However, you do not need to go abroad to volunteer. I have had plenty of adventures at home as volunteering can become a hobby. For example, I love singing so I had a good laugh waving my arms in an attempt to conduct my local choir. I did slowly improve and it felt great to conduct the choir in a concert. At university, I organized a concert for charity with my friends. It was really fun finding bands and raising money for a cause we believe in.
It is true that you feel good volunteering but there are also other advantages. I once volunteered as a server at a charity sports event where the organizers gave me cupcakes to thank me for my services. I also volunteered in a charity shop so I found loads of nice cheap clothes to update my wardrobe(衣柜).
While this is all fun, my favorite aspect of volunteering is creating and sharing stories. My terrible attempts at farming have given me hilarious stories to tell! Talking to volunteers from different countries and backgrounds has also helped me learn more about the world. I feel thankful to have had so much fun with many nice people thanks to volunteering.
【1】Why did the author want to be volunteer?
A.He wanted to taste new life and make friends.
B.He felt ashamed of himself.
C.He wanted to be a farmer.
D.He wanted to go abroad.
【2】The underlined word“hilarious”in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to“_____”.
A.sad B.critical C.awful D.funny
【3】What volunteering work did the author do?
A.Taking care of sheep. B.Helping in an Italian farm.
C.Helping in a charity shop. D.Conducting a choir in a sports event.
【4】How does the author feel according to the last paragraph?
A.Curious. B.Anxious. C.Grateful. D.Cautious
30、I still remember the day when I was driving to the supermarket I own. When I came out, I found a boy ______ my car with a brush. I went over and patted him ______ the shoulder, which surprised him very much. In no time he began to ______ at me. So I was sure he ______ some money. From the shoes he was wearing I could hardly imagine how ______ he was. So I offered him a $100 bill. To my great surprise, he ______ to take it. When I was wondering what he was doing, he said, ”I was waiting here for 4 hours, waiting for you. Your ______ is so beautiful and I like it, but I don’t need that. “I knew he was mentioning the ______.
As he had refused the money, I offered to drive him around the town. The boy became so ______ that he got into the car at once, “Would you please drive me ______? It is only about 3 miles.” What the boy wanted to do was to show off to his friends and his family. ______ I stopped, he jumped out and ran into an old building, telling me to wait there for some time. Very soon he came out, saying to a little girl on his back, “Look at this beautiful car. I will buy you ______ someday.”
I noticed his sister had a pale face. ______, her legs were too thin, and she was unable to ______.
After that day I went to his home several times. And I got to know more about him and his ______. Poor as they were, the boy ______ refused my money, and said, “I can ______ money by myself, thank you.”
Soon I ______ my manager of the supermarket that a boy would go to ______ here the next day.
No matter how poor we are, we will ______ give in to ourselves.
【1】
A．repairing
B．cleaning
C．fixing
D．hitting
【2】
A．over
B．off
C．in
D．on
【3】
A．shout
B．cry
C．smile
D．throw
【4】
A．lost
B．got
C．received
D．needed
【5】
A．rich
B．poor
C．handsome
D．brave
【6】
A．begged
B．agreed
C．allowed
D．refused
【7】
A．car
B．shoes
C．suitcase
D．clothes
【8】
A．box
B．wheel
C．paper
D．bill
【9】
A．unhappy
B．scared
C．excited
D．unfriendly
【10】
A．yard
B．office
C．school
D．home
【11】
A．As soon as
B．As long as
C．As well as
D．So far as
【12】
A．one
B．it
C．this
D．that
【13】
A．So
B．However
C．What’s worse
D．In general
【14】
A．run
B．jump
C．climb
D．walk
【15】
A．brother
B．family
C．friend
D．boss
【16】
A．no longer
B．at last
C．at first
D．once again
【17】
A．spend
B．save
C．make
D．borrow
【18】
A．told
B．asked
C．answered
D．warned
【19】
A．shop
B．work
C．sleep
D．buy
【20】
A．always
B．often
C．ever
D．never
31、 All my life, I have been overweight and never imagined I will start running. One night, surfing through Facebook, I _________ a picture of an old school friend. Obesity (肥胖) was no _________ to him back in the day. So imagine my _________ when I saw that he had shrunk to half the size I remembered.
I started my process of _________ myself the next day. I started _________ and began with walks, circling the shortest blocks I could find. In a while, my body burned and _________, and nothing excited me more than the thought of quitting. _________, I didn't give up and my walks expanded to several blocks’ worth.
On the fifth day, I thought I probably could run. I _________ “far” down the road, about a tenth of a mile in length. “Way too far to run, my aching body told me. _________, another voice spoke, “I can do this. ” My feet____________ without a second thought. Right away, familiar ____________ pulsed through them, all the way up my legs. Soon, I was breathless, and desperate for ____________ .I wanted to quit. "I can do this, the ____________ spoke again.
In the end, I came up a little short. Thirty feet or so ____________ me from my goal. But when I looked back, I couldn't believe my eyes. The ____________ seemed farther then, after almost crossing it all. ____________ the thirty feet, I had almost achieved my desire to be better in less than a ____________ .
The next morning, I was ready to take on the ____________ again. While I haven't completely ____________ thoughts of giving up, they're quieter now. Quieter than the voice that ____________ me forward —“I can do this.”
A．searched
B．found
C．figured
D．realized
A．stranger
B．wonder
C．need
D．good
A．sorrow
B．excitement
C．surprise
D．delight
A．believing
B．denying
C．comforting
D．bettering
A．slow
B．fast
C．right
D．normal
A．waked
B．moved
C．ached
D．trembled
A．Gradually
B．Immediately
C．Fortunately
D．Abruptly
A．measured
B．sensed
C．walked
D．stared
A．However
B．Therefore
C．Besides
D．Otherwise
A．came out
B．took off
C．paid off
D．fell out
A．burning
B．breaking
C．emotion
D．passion
A．help
B．water
C．food
D．air
A．coach
B．voice
C．mind
D．body
A．threw
B．interrupted
C．connected
D．kept
A．target
B．dream
C．distance
D．task
A．Ignoring
B．Considering
C．Achieving
D．Adding
A．month
B．day
C．week
D．second
A．game
B．challenge
C．adventure
D．duty
A．formed
B．escaped
C．accepted
D．trapped
A．informed
B．persuaded
C．forced
D．encouraged
32、 There was snow last night, followed by a freezing rain. It _________ everything with a thin layer of ice，including the highways，creating a _________ situation.
Going to the store to buy some goods, I had _________ in crossing the highway because of the ice. After I struggled to cross it, a woman came up in her car, _________ across the crosswalk, through the other lane, almost going into the ditch (沟). She was unable to do anything, with her eyes wide open in _________ and brakes locked. After she got control of her car, she slowly _________. So then watching her away, I thought that it was a _________ corner.
I got in touch with the businesses around and asked if I could fill the corner. Finally, I got _________. And then I found a bucket, filled it with sand and put the sand on that corner. This took me eight buckets, and _________ I got this comer sanded. People __________ their horns (喇叭) as they drove by to show honor to me. An officer thanked me and the paving company where I got the sand thanked me, too. A woman driver __________ over to give me a bottle of fruit juice, and another gave me a chocolate bar.
I wasn’t __________ anything, so I appreciated these. As one of the snow angels here in my community, I __________ a chance of cleaning up sidewalks for elders and those in wheelchairs last year because of a __________ shoulder injury. So this time I intended to make up for it, __________ with one good shoulder. It was __________, though. After I finished sanding this busy comer, __________ as it was，the sun came and started to __________. Someone drove by and told me that at the moment the sun was shining only in one __________. Yet this ray of sunlight was only shining where I was, coincidence? And strangely the ice started to __________ quickly.
【1】A.ruined B.covered C.protected D.stopped
【2】A.familiar B.different C.dangerous D.tight
【3】A.luck B.interest C.fun D.difficulty
【4】A.sliding B.walking C.struggling D.flying
【5】A.vain B.alarm C.amazement D.relief
【6】A.got off B.woke up C.drove off D.gave up
【7】A.blind B.threatening C.quiet D.distant
【8】A.permission B.confidence C.praise D.encouragement
【9】A.purposely B.nearly C.eventually D.actually
【10】A.kept B.played C.showed D.sounded
【11】A.stayed B.rushed C.pulled D.turned
【12】A.expecting B.deserving C.changing D.suffering
【13】A.seized B.preferred C.regretted D.missed
【14】A.serious B.slight C.bodily D.personal
【15】A.never B.even C.still D.ever
【16】A.interesting B.promising C.tiring D.worrying
【17】A.sunny B.dark C.cold D.mild
【18】A.hide B.rise C.fade D.shine
【19】A.place B.moment C.way D.city
【20】A.increase B.melt C.move D.block
33、 There's nothing warmer than a hearty breakfast on a cold morning. On a trip from their home one cold January morning，Steve and Marie Cortes decided to__________a town，Ellijay. They parked in the busy town square and walked into the Cornerstone Cafe，only to find it_________. Just as they prepared to go elsewhere，they were surprised to notice one of the diners gesturing__________ them. "We can make room，"he said. Several diners moved aside _________ there was enough__________for the couple to pull up two chairs at the end of a table. “After an hour，we made too many friends to___________ . "Steve says.
The hospitality（好客）may have__________the Corteses，but Ellijay is famous for taking care of others. When a thunderstorm _________through the town in July，dozens of residents were __________ in their homes by fallen trees-or unable to stay in their homes at all. Without being_____________ ，neighbors offered neighbors food and comfort. "This is the most____________ place I have ever lived！" one woman wrote on Facebook. "Thank you for coming to my house，helping me until everything is__________ . "
Ellijay's spirit of _________has a way of getting into people's blood. It also happened to Steve and Marie Cortes. The couple that was just driving through town those many years ago felt so ________that they ended up moving to Ellijay. They________opened a store，which is located right next door to the Cornerstone Cafe.
【1】A.step into B.pull into C.draw up D.take up
【2】A.crowded B.empty C.noisy D.quiet
【3】A.beyond B.against . C.upon D.toward
【4】A.while B.until C.once D.after
【5】A.space B.distance C.time D.length
【6】A.join B.count C.find D.forget
【7】A.surprised B.interested C.confused D.concerned
【8】A.flooded B.brushed C.spilt D.swept
【9】A.dropped B.lost C.stuck D.struck
【10】A.permitted B.asked C.rejected D.invited
【11】A.puzzling B.amusing C.amazing D.shocking
【12】A.common B.usual C.ordinary D.normal
【13】A.insistence B.acceptance C.resistance D.independence
【14】A.unwilling B.addicted C.confident D.welcomed
【15】A.thus B.still C.ever D.even
34、
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.
35、阅读短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic p【1】 the spread of the deadly virus. But it is also i【2】. For one, we can no longer unlock our phones using facial recognition since a good part of our face is c【3】.
F【4】, tech companies are working to solve the problem. Apple, for example, offered a new way to unlock your iPhone and iPad with its l【5】 software update, iOS13.5, w【6】 was released on May 20.
Even though the update still won’t recognize your masked face, it makes the whole process f【7】. While the old system wouldn’t allow access t【8】 the passcode screen before three failed face scan attempts, iOS13.5 will send you straight to the passcode screen when you swipe up.
It might only s【9】 you a few seconds, but those few seconds “benefit public health by eliminating the temptation for people to r【10】 their masks in order to unlock their device”.
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.
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
37、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
The Internet E-commerce and globalization are making a new economic age possible. In the future, capitalist markets will largely be replaced by a new kind of economic system based on 【1】 relationships, contractual arrangements and access rights.
Has the quality of our lives at work, at home and in our communities increased in direct proportion to all the new Internet and business-to-business Internet services being introduced into our lives? I have asked this question of hundreds of CEOs and corporate executives in Europe and the United States. Surprisingly, virtually everyone has said, “No, quiet 【2】.” They say they are working longer hours, feel more stressed, are more impatient, and are even less civil in their dealings with colleagues and friends-not to mention strangers. And what’s more revealing, they place much of the blame on the very same technologies they are so 【3】 supporting.
The technological leader promised us that access would make life more convenient. Instead, the very technological wonders that were supposed to 【4】 us have begun to enslave us in a web of connections from which there seems to be no easy 【5】.
If an earlier generation was preoccupied with the quest to enclose a vast 【6】 land, the .com generation, it seems, is more caught up in the colonization of time. Every spare moment of our time is being filled with some form of commercial connection, making time itself the 【7】 of all resources.
And while we have created every kind of labor-and time-saving device to service our needs, we are beginning to feel like we have less time available to us than any other humans in history. Maybe we need to ask what kinds of connections really 【8】 in the e-economy age. If this new technology 【9】 is only about super efficiency, then we risk losing something even precious than time-our sense of what it means to be a(n) 【10】 human being.
38、假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部现面向高二学生招收新成员，你打算参加，请你向该俱乐部提交书面申请。要点如下：
1. 个人优势介绍（如性格、特长等）;
2. 参选后的活动设想（规划，组织英语讲座，演讲比赛等）;
3. 表达当选的愿望。
注意：1. 词数不少于100；2. 可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
39、假如你是李华，你的外国网友Tom打算暑期来盐城旅游，现在他想对盐城有一个初步的了解。请你结合实际情况给他回信，内容包括:
1. 对他表示欢迎；
2. 举例介绍盐城的旅游或文化特色。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.信的开头已为你写好。
Dear Tom,
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40、假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的美国好友 Jim 得知美国也发生新冠肺炎，很紧张，发来邮件向你询问应对方法，请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 安慰他不要紧张。
2. 建议应对方法。
3. 表达战胜病毒的信心。
注意：1．词数不少于 50；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。提示词：新冠肺炎：COVID-9
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
41、最近，“垃圾分类( rubbish classification)”成为中国媒体的热词。假定你是李华，你的美国朋友 Steven想了解你所住小区垃圾分类的情况。请你写封邮件回复。内容包括：
1. 垃圾分类的重要性；
2. 垃圾分类的现状；
3. 你的观点。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Steven,
I’m glad that you’re interested in what is happening in China. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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