微信扫一扫
随时随地学习
随时随地学习
1、It was not until ___ that ____ taking and began to prepare for class.
A. did the teacher turn up; the students stopped
B. the teacher turned up; the students stopped
C. did the teacher turn up; did the students stop
D. the teacher turned up; did the students stop
2、He played the computer games till late last night,____ early this morning.
A.more than B.other than C.rather than D.or rather
3、My uncle is a(n) _____ man. If he promises to do something, he is sure to do it.
A. modest B. reliable C. aggressive D. punctual
4、It is widely accepted that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to ____.
A. rewards B. prizes
C. awards D. results
5、________about their table manners, the guests decided to do everything that president did.
A．Worried
B．Worrying
C．Be worried
D．To worry
6、—How I wish I __________ fly to the moon!
—Really? That would be great.
A.can B.may C.should D.could
7、Jenny said she was _____ by the programme in the TV, so she turned it off.
A.disgusted B.attracted C.disgusting D.attracting
8、Word came ___ some American guests would visit our school .
A.whether B.that C.as D.how
9、Protective clothing must be worn when the machine is in _________.
A. order B. operation
C. line D. public
10、This writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to ________ what he is trying to express.
A.leave room for B.mistake for C.make out D.live through
11、I had hoped to take a holiday this year but I wasn’t able to ______.
A．get away
B．drop in
C．check out
D．hold on
12、The speaker thought it hard to make himself ___ .
A.understand B.understanding C.to understand D.understood
13、Nowadays, it’s common for a child to ________some knowledge of the computer just by watching others working on it.
A. bring up B. pick up
C. look up D. set up
14、You________have scolded him for his poor performance.After all,he had done his best.
A.wouldn’t B.couldn’t C.mustn’t D.shouldn’t
15、I had to ________ my voice to make myself heard over the noise.
A.rise B.raise C.arise D.arouse
16、Having been ill in bed for nearly a month, he had a hard time __ the exam.
A. pass B. to pass
C. passed D. passing
17、—You called me up about 11:00 last night, didn’t you?
—No, I didn’t phone you. It someone else.
A.must be B.must have been C.could be D.could have been
18、Would you rather I _____ buying a new bike?
A.decided against B.will decide against
C.have decided D.shall decide against
19、The local government provided ________ for the homeless soon after the flood.
A.possessions B.accommodations C.souvenirs D.groceries
20、In his speech he ________ to the great help his country received from the supporters of the world.
A．offered
B．mentioned
C．expressed
D．referred
21、Our colleague Tony is said ______ abroad next month. Who do you think our boss would like ______ with him, James or Alex?
A．to send; to have gone
B．to be sent; to have go
C．to send; to have go
D．to be sent; to have gone
22、In the process of getting rid of racial________,the USA is left far behind.
A.discrimination B.compromise C.substitute D.disadvantage
23、— ______ is it that makes you so happy?
—The fact that our volleyball team has got into the final.
A.Which B.Why C.Who D.What
24、______ the heart attack, Monica brought her doctor a bunch of flowers to express her thanks.
A. Surviving B. To survive
C. Survived D. Having survived
25、She got so angry that she ran after them.She was soon________，but she continued to run.
A.out of sight B.out of breath C.in sight D.in breath
26、“What's your ‘Thing of the Day’？”I asked my fourteen-year-old son as he got a piece of potato onto his plate. This is a question our four kids and whichever friends are staying for supper expect to be asked each evening at suppertime. Usually, it's followed with, “Uhh……Umm…We had pizza for lunch. ”And then I have to refuse the response and ask for something meaningful-either something he learned or something that happened with his friends.
But, this day, my son surprised me as he went into great detail about how he had been honestly wronged by a couple of classmates and laughed at in front of the class. I asked more questions and learned that the teachers were aware of the situation. The issue had been dealt with as much as the teachers and staff were able to. It was really just a matter of kids being mean and deciding to play a trick on someone.
I thought about the situation all night. I vacillated between meeting the teachers, meeting the parents of the classmates, and not doing anything since the story had been told to me in a matter-of-fact way-not overly excitedly.
I waited until the next day after school. On the car ride home, I questioned my son what about today after yesterday's situation. My son was surprised that I brought it up again. “What？No, it's over, Mom. They're my friends. They were just being stupid. They apologized. Forgive and forget, you know？We're all good. ”
I was worried that perhaps he was trying to hide his concern or sadness about the thing. But as I watched him over the next days and weeks, everything seemed “normal”. Wouldn't it be great if everyone could live the “forgive and forget” way of life？
【1】How are children's usual answers to the author's daily question？
A．Serious.
B．Worrisome.
C．Meaningless.
D．Detailed.
【2】Why was the author sleepless that night？
A．Her son was made fun of unkindly.
B．Her son invited his friends to dinner.
C．Her son was punished by his teacher.
D．Her son lied to her about his mistake.
【3】What does the underlined word “vacillate” in paragraph 3 probably mean？
A．Give suggestions.
B．Make sense.
C．Persuade oneself.
D．Be undecided.
【4】What did the author learn from the whole story？
A．It is good to forgive and forget.
B．It is necessary to watch her son.
C．It is difficult to understand children.
D．It is surprising for her son to apologize.
27、Stress under the novel coronavirus
The first national survey of the psychological impact of the novel coronavirus (新型冠状病毒) collected data between Jan 31 and Feb 10. It found that 35 percent of people suffer psychological stress, and the level of the stress was to do with various factors.
According to the research, the stress level was associated with sex, age and education. Female showed higher psychological stress than male. People aged between 18 and 30 showed the highest level of stress. They can get much information from social media, which can easily cause stress. The elderly have also been psychologically impacted, since this widespread disease is most likely to kill older patients. Furthermore, people with higher education tended to have more stress for their knowledge of health.
Further, people may have higher stress due to their jobs. It is evident that migrant workers (外来务工人员) have the highest level of stress among all workers because they worry about the virus carried in public transports when returning to their jobs, about work delays and loss of income as they stop working, and about job opportunities that may dry up before the cities they work in return to full operations.
In addition, stress levels have something to do with region for its local medical resources, efficiency of public health system, prevention and control measures. For example, Shanghai is at high risk because of the large population of migrant workers, but the stress level is not in the high level. This may be because Shanghai has one of the best public health systems in China, according to the research.
Ultimately, the prevention and control measures taken by the Chinese government have made people’s stress decrease. Still, based on the research, psychologists suggested more attention be paid to young adults and migrant workers who have higher stress.
【1】What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A.Stress level was related to sex, age and education.
B.Young adults showed the highest level of stress.
C.Old people showed high level of stress.
D.Educated people tended to have more stress.
【2】According to the survey, which kind of people may suffer higher stress?
A.Well-educated people. B.Migrant workers.
C.The elderly. D.All above.
【3】According to the research, why isn't Shanghai in the high level of stress?
A.Shanghai is a beautiful place with fresh air.
B.Shanghai has large population of migrant workers.
C.Shanghai has much more healthy persons than other cities.
D.Shanghai enjoys one of the best public health systems in China.
【4】What can we learn from the passage?
A.A large percentage of people suffered psychological stress.
B.Chinese government's control measures lowered people's stress.
C.Shanghai has the largest population of migrant workers.
D.Male tended to have more stress.
28、 Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the most successful, influential and beloved women in American history, once said that she had one regret: she wished she had been prettier. Who hasn’t felt the same way? 【1】 To overcome them, we spend billions of dollars every year on cosmetics, diet products, fashion and so on.
Why do we care so much about how we look? Because it matters. Because beauty is powerful. Because even when we learn to value people mostly for being kind and wise and funny, we are still moved by beauty. No matter how much we argue against it, beauty has great influence on us. 【2】
Aristotle said, “Beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of introduction.” 【3】 We simply treat beautiful people better than we do others. Attach a photograph of a beautiful author to an essay, and people will think that it is more creative and more intelligently written than exactly the same essay accompanied by the photo of a homely author.
Our sensitivity to physical beauty is not something we can control at will. 【4】 Experiments conducted by psychologist Judith J. Langlois showed that even small babies prefer to look at attractive faces. Before they have met a single super model, before they have watched a single TV show, before they have opened up a single fashion magazine, they are drawn to the same faces which adults have judged to be attractive.
【5】 Just as Nancy Etcoff says, “We have to understand beauty, or we will always be enslaved by it.” If you aim to be wise and kind and funny, it doesn’t mean that you can’t also try your best to look beautiful. There’s no reason to feel guilty about being moved by beauty’s power. It moves us all.
A. We are born with it.
B. It’s not fair, but it’s true.
C. There is simply no escape.
D. It actually does not make any sense.
E. We are all proud of our achievements.
F. We are all too aware of our physical imperfections.
G. However, there are more important things in life than beauty.
29、TIANJIN, Dec.12, 2018 (Xinhua)—Striking Chinese gongs(锣) for 50 years, Liu Zibin, a 70-year-old folk artist in Tianjin Municipality, is eager to introduce the traditional musical instrument used in Chinese opera to more people.
Liu became addicted to Chinese opera in his childhood when his grandfather frequently took him to watch performances. At the age of 13, he joined Hebei bangzi training team. Hebei bangzi is one of the oldest types of Chinese opera in northern China, which became popular in the Qing Dynasty. It is a traditional Chinese opera combining music, vocals, dance and acrobatics(杂技).
“It took me hours to practice the basic skills of gongs,” he said. “This round piece of metal can help performers on the stage to express joy and sorrow when hit by a stick with different rhythms, so I must bear in mind all kinds of rhythms(节奏) for various situations. For example, striking gongs with a quick tempo(速度) can create a tense atmosphere for action scenes.”
In the 1960s and 1970s, the reorganization of opera troupes in Tianjin forced many members to switch their jobs to those in factories. Thanks to Liu’s brilliant skills, he was fortunate enough to go to one of the three biggest Beijing Opera troupes in Tianjin to continue his gong life.
Ten years ago, Liu retired, but he still goes to an opera tea house almost every afternoon to strike the gong for opera performances. In 2006, Hebei bangzi was listed into China’s national intangible cultural heritage. However, he worries about maintaining the art as fewer and fewer youngsters are learning percussion(敲打乐器), especially gongs. “People who strike the gong stay behind the scenes. It is hard for them to gain fame and fortune,” he said. Although many amateurs(业余爱好者) have learned from Liu over the years, some gave up easily. “It’s a bit dull and boring to continuously strike a gong for 40 minutes at the practice stage. It requires patience. Few can bear the hardship,” he said.
Various kinds of Chinese gongs are neatly placed at Liu’s home. He is waiting for more people to take over his career and spread the traditional Chinese art.
【1】What can we know about Liu Zibin from the 2nd paragraph?
A．His grandfather founded Hebei Opera Troupe.
B．He showed interest in Chinese opera as a child.
C．He was the only one who could strike gongs in the troupe.
D．His grandfather taught him to sing Hebei bangzi.
【2】Why did some members of the opera troupes turn to factories in the 1960s and 1970s?
A．Because of the reform of the opera troupes.
B．Because no one showed interest in opera then.
C．Because they could earn more money in factories.
D．Because the opera troupe was badly lacking in funds.
【3】How old was Liu Zibin when he retired?
A．55 years old.
B．60 years old.
C．65 years old.
D．70 years old.
【4】What can we conclude from the text?
A．People striking the gong will never become famous.
B．Grasping the skill of striking the gong is anything but challenging.
C．Liu expects the traditional Chinese art will draw more people’s attention.
D．Hebei bangzi is now the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
30、阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Most people have at least heard of one story or another involving someone who seemingly died of a broken heart, but is that ________? Could it be that the proper functioning of our immune system is directly connected to love, or ________ by that? Surely it is true. When I was a child I ________ my grandparents’ story and how they followed each other closely in ________.
How we deal with love or the loss of it mainly ________ our psychological (心理的) habits, but the consequences of our joys and ________ can be seen in the way our body functions. We all have an endocrine (内分泌) system, which is ________ several glands (腺体), such as the pineal gland, pituitary gland and thymus(胸腺) gland etc. The ________ of your thymus directly shows the state of your overall health as well as your ability to ________ infection and keep energy levels. Now, the heart is ________ to be an organ that is actually associated with love and other ________. When someone is ________ he will most likely suffer from things like sadness or worry, which are known to cause ________ damage to the body if the ________ lasts for long periods of time. Perhaps this ________ between love and the immune system explains why we feel ________ ill when our feelings are hurt.
As the story in my ________ goes: my grandparents ________ each other deeply, which meant that when one of them passed away, the other also ________ a lot. It destroyed the other’s immune system, and even resulted in the other’s death. ________, we need to be optimistic as this will surely help us to live longer.
【1】A.possible B.important C.perfect D.necessary
【2】A.accepted B.affected C.removed D.forgotten
【3】A.waited for B.showed off C.thought of D.heard of
【4】A.death B.nature C.sight D.difficulty
【5】A.talks about B.looks into C.depends on D.cheers for
【6】A.dangers B.sorrows C.pleasures D.excitements
【7】
A.made use of B.taken care of
C.made up of D.taken advantage of
【8】A.movement B.position C.equipment D.condition
【9】A.fight B.carry C.pass D.develop
【10】A.meant B.considered C.divided D.painted
【11】A.skills B.decisions C.opinions D.feelings
【12】
A.easy-going B.peace-loving
C.strong-headed D.heart-broken
【13】A.temporary B.familiar C.serious D.strange
【14】A.state B.accident C.mistake D.trouble
【15】A.balance B.distance C.connection D.difference
【16】A.slightly B.physically C.severely D.mentally
【17】A.team B.school C.family D.neighborhood
【18】A.impressed B.loved C.supported D.hurt
【19】A.suffered B.learned C.laughed D.traveled
【20】A.Besides B.However C.Instead D.Therefore
31、After staying at home one afternoon for a delivery of discounted sink that never came, Valentin Romanov, a Stockholm IT manager ,installed a special lock on his flat’s entrance. When no one is in, deliverymen unlock the door and slip packages inside. Four months on, Mr Romanov has _______ his spending online and says he cannot imagine life without in-home deliveries. These are sweet words for delivery firms and online retailers(零售商), Amazon included, that are setting up_______ with lock manufacturers to overcome a big hurdle for e-commerce.
Traditional l deliveries fail so_______ that a parcel is driven to a home an average of 1.5 times in the Nordic region, says Kenneth Verlage, head of business development at PostNord, a logistics(物流) giant operating in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. It is an expensive _______ made worse, he says, by the fact that recipients have still often had to wait for a failed delivery. Some couriers leave packages on doorsteps, but this_______ theft. Of 1,000 Americans surveyed this year by Shorr, a packaging firm, nearly a third had been victims of “porch piracy”, as this is known. Two-fifths_______ certain online purchases for fear of it.
A number of firms now sell wirelessly connected locks which a courier’s delivery staff can open using a passcode or smartphone app after the ________ has issued a temporary authorization, before leaving home or remotely. Deliveries are filmed with an indoor security camera paired with the lock. The short videos are sent to parcel addressees and typically ________, comically in Mr Romanov’s view, with a jiggle of the door handle from outside to show that the departing delivery person has locked up.
Amazon began offering in-home deliveries in 37 American cities in November. Shoppers who have had a special_______ and camera installed (costing $199) can select in-home delivery at checkout. Like most firms offering the service, Amazon is tightlipped about user ______. The boss of August Home, a San Francisco maker of in-home delivery locks, says that already hundreds of thousands of delivery drivers, dog-walkers, cleaners and Airbnb guests use its app______ to enter others’ homes.
Offerings are ________. In 2018 August Home will go to Australia and Britain, and PostNord will launch in-home delivery in four Nordic countries. Walmart and Sears have tried it; Sears even tested unattended appliance repairs. Five logistics firms and two Swedish supermarket chains are trying or using locks from Glue, a firm based in Stockholm, for in-home deliveries.
________ suspect these efforts will not amount to much. Plenty of _______ will be fearful about theft. Rhino Security Labs, a Seattle computer-security firm, claims it hacked into and shut off the video in one Amazon lock-and-camera system. In-home deliveries are incompatible with burglar alarms. And what if an improperly fenced-off dog or cat slips outside? Or an heirloom on display gets knocked over? These are ________ questions. But e-commerce firms have unlocked harder ones.
【1】
A．doubled
B．deleted
C．checked
D．decreased
【2】
A．partnerships
B．branches
C．funds
D．conferences
【3】
A．occasionally
B．unexpectedly
C．miserably
D．frequently
【4】
A．development
B．purchase
C．tradition
D．inefficiency
【5】
A．records
B．invites
C．reduces
D．commits
【6】
A．avoid
B．make
C．control
D．assess
【7】
A．driver
B．manager
C．deliver
D．resident
【8】
A．start
B．end
C．disappear
D．emerge
【9】
A．door
B．computer
C．lock
D．application
【10】
A．experiences
B．preferences
C．numbers
D．backgrounds
【11】
A．illegally
B．keylessly
C．unknowingly
D．fearfully
【12】
A．threatening
B．multiplying
C．competing
D．shrinking
【13】
A．Designers
B．Advocates
C．Opponents
D．Adopters
【14】
A．consumers
B．firms
C．hackers
D．producers
【15】
A．unimportant
B．general
C．improper
D．tricky
32、 It is a touching story which won’t be forgotten. An old gentleman reached the hospital at 9:00 am. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment at 10：00.
The nurse had him take a _______in the waiting area，______him it would be at least 35 minutes ______someone would be able to see him. I saw him _____his watch and decided，since I was_______busy — my patient didn't _______at the appointed hour，I would examine his wound. While taking care of his wound，I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment.
The gentleman said no and told me that he _______ to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his_______. He told me that she had been ______ for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be ______if he was a bit late. He replied that she _______knew who he was，that she had not been able to _____him for five years now. I was ______，and asked him，"And you ______go every morning，even though she doesn't know who you are?"
He smiled and said，"She doesn't know me，but I know who she is. " I had to hold back______as he left.
Now I_______that in marriages，true love is _______ of all that is. The happiest people don't _______have the best of everything；they just ________the best of everything they have. _____ isn't about how to live through the storm，but how to dance in the rain. I love the story and recommend it to you. Thank you for your time. Please spread the story to people around you if you are fond of it.
【1】A.seat B.test C.breath D.break
【2】A.persuading B.telling C.declaring D.promising
【3】A.if B.before C.since D.after
【4】A.taking off B.fixing C.winding D.looking at
【5】A.not B.also C.seldom D.very
【6】A.show off B.turn up C.come on D.go away
【7】A.forgot B.needed C.agreed D.happened
【8】A.daughter B.wife C.mother D.sister
【9】A.late B.well C.there D.around
【10】A.lonely B.worried C.scared D.hungry
【11】A.so far B.neither C.already D.no longer
【12】A.answer B.recognize C.believe D.envy
【13】A.moved B.disappointed C.surprised D.satisfied
【14】A.only B.then C.thus D.still
【15】A.tears B.curiosity C.encouragement D.judgment
【16】A.realize B.suggest C.hope D.prove
【17】A.agreement B.expression C.acceptance D.exhibition
【18】A.necessarily B.completely C.naturally D.frequently
【19】A.learn B.try C.favor D.make
【20】A.Disease B.Life C.Trust D.Dignity
33、A year after Benjamin Canlas died at 17，his love of helping others lives on. Through a foundation _________ by his parents，this kind young man is _________ making the world a better place ——one bike at a time.
In the Philippines，many jobs have been lost _________ the coronavirus crisis. Thousands of people have to travel to take_________ jobs to survive. But public transportation has been _________limited. Benjamin’s parents had the idea to _________ bikes to deserving individuals.
At first，their _________ was to donate seven bicycles. But then they received more than fifty _______. And then 27 people were awarded’ bicycles. These bicycles are _________ to help make their lives a little easier.
Among the __________ is Ronaldo Rosario. He sold rice cakes in the morning and smoked fish in the afternoon. ________ many kilometers each day，which caused the borrowed bike to break often. So，he often lost __________ time and some of his earning on repairs.
There are people still in need and much more __________ needs to be offered. The foundation is working on launching more sustainable __________. The goal is that these programs will help more people while also ________ others to be kind and help those in need.
【1】
A．given up
B．set up
C．held up
D．brought up
【2】
A．still
B．already
C．ever
D．yet
【3】
A．at the cost of
B．in spite of
C．as a result of
D．in case of
【4】
A．extra
B．temporary
C．dangerous
D．suitable
【5】
A．completely
B．regularly
C．aimlessly
D．severely
【6】
A．sell
B．rent
C．give away
D．pay for
【7】
A．plan
B．dream
C．program
D．duty
【8】
A．models
B．designs
C．girls
D．applications
【9】
A．invented
B．intended
C．required
D．arranged
【10】
A．assistants
B．travelers
C．visitors
D．winners
【11】
A．challenging
B．measuring
C．covering
D．finishing
【12】
A．valuable
B．convenient
C．enjoyable
D．spare
【13】
A．money
B．joy
C．help
D．freedom
【14】
A．projects
B．actions
C．jobs
D．courses
【15】
A．ordering
B．persuading
C．forcing
D．urging
34、按照课文内容填空
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?
35、I have a muscle disease but I don't look any different from other people. Sometimes, I was too weak【1】 go to school so my education suffered. Every time I returned after an【2】(absent), I felt stupid because I was behind the others.
My life is a lot easier at high school because few fellow students make me【3】(annoy). My ambition is to work for a firm【4】develops computer software when I grow up. Last year I invented a computer football game and a big company has decided to buy it from me. I have a very busy life with no time to sit around【5】(feel) sorry for myself. As well as going to the movies and football matches with my friends. I spend a lot of time looking after my pets【6】(proper) but I find it worthwhile.
In many ways my disability has helped me grow stronger psychologically and become more【7】 (independence). I have to work hard to live a normal life but it has been worth it. If【8】(have) a chance to say one thing to healthy children, it would be this: having a disability does not mean your life is not satisfying. So don't feel sorry for the disabled or make fun【9】them, and don't ignore them either. Just accept them for who they are, and give them encouragement to live【10】rich and full a life as you do.
36、
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.
37、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”.
38、请阅读下面文字，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。
San Francisco, long one of the most tech-friendly and technologically first-class cities in the world, is now the first in the United States to prohibit its government from using facial recognition technology. The ban is part of a broader anti-surveillance (反监控)rule that the city's Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday.
Xuzhou Railway Station introduced four self-service check-in machines on Jan 25 to offer travelers a more convenient and efficient traveling experience. Passengers can enter the station by scanning their ID cards and looking at a camera. After the facial recognition scan is complete, the gate will open automatically and the passenger can enter.
（写作内容）
1. 用约30个词概括上述新闻中不同城市对人脸识别技术采取的态度；
2. 谈谈你如何看待人脸识别技术，并用2-3个理由或论据支撑你的看法。
（写作要求）
1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3. 不必写标题。
（评分标准）
内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
39、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.
What Makes an Ideal Friend?
To say what an ideal friend is is not the easiest thing to do. Each person has his or her own opinion of what one would be. However, speaking generally, there are certain features that most people consider characteristic of an ideal friend. Loyal, trustworthy, and open to show weakness are common qualities that the majority of people attach to ideal friends.
Loyalty is a usual quality given to ideal friends. According to Psychology Today, “Loyalty is valued early on in all of our relationships, from the time we make our first friendships. We need friends who won’t spill our secrets to others, gossip about us, or allow others to criticize us”. The worst action between friends is not keeping one’s word.
Ideal friends are also usually referred to as being trustworthy. In a statement by Psychology Today, they say that, “Trustworthiness is often the “make or break” element in any interpersonal relationship. Any unfaithful action, regardless of recognized degree, can destroy a relationship. Trustworthiness consists of several elements, including honesty, dependability, and loyalty, and while each is important to successful relationships, honesty and dependability have been identified as the most vital in the area of friendships”. In light of this, a universal complaint of friends is a lack of honesty, and this is at the heart of being trustworthy.
In line with being honest is also the ability to show one’s weaknesses. According to the Book of Life, “The ideal friend doesn’t try to prove how powerful and successful they are; on the contrary, quite often they let us know awkward and potentially embarrassing things about themselves. They show how much they trust us by confessing failings and sorrows which would open them up to possible disgrace from the world beyond. They offer us the gift of their defenselessness”. That openness is treasured, as to be close to an individual, one must be willing to share his or her true feelings and states.
40、假定你是某高中学生李华，你在一次夏令营结识的德国朋友Andrew 今年2月初了解到中国爆发的新冠肺炎疫情，组织了中学合唱团倾情演唱中文歌曲《让世界充满爱》，为中国加油。你看了这个小视频非常感动，请给他写一封英文感谢信。要点如下：
1. 表达感动和感谢。
2. 告诉他你的现状: 学校延迟开学，居家上网课，不外出；有时间培养自己的兴趣爱好等。
3. 表达信心和愿望。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：中学合唱团 school chorus
疫情 epidemic situation
新型冠状病毒novel corona virus
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
41、假定你是校学生会主席李华。学生会将在下个月学校举办的英语戏剧节上表演根据经典动画电影《大闹天宫》改编的短剧 。给外教 Heidi 写封电子邮件请她给予以下支持：
1. 修改所附英文剧本初稿；
2. 确认见面时间和地点。
注意：词数 100 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：《大闹天宫》Havoc in Heaven；剧本 script
Dear Heidi,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
邮箱： 