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1、I _______ to him because he is a real artist.
A.insist on B.look over C.look on D.look up
2、It is time that the government _____ measures to protect the valuable heritage.
A.takes B.to take C.take D.took
3、The anti-epidemic fight is like a time-limited race _______ all medical care personnel make every effort to people's lives.
A.that B.when C.which D.where
4、Not only _____ effective in reducing fever and helping stop pain. but there are also other things that aspirin can help with.
A.aspirin has proved B.aspirin proved C.has aspirin proved D.did aspirin prove
5、Hibernating animals have stored ________ fat in their bodies during the summer and autumn.
A．a good many
B．supplies of
C．a large quantity of
D．a few
6、In recent centuries, trade, industrialization, the development of the nation-state and the spread of universal compulsory education, especially globalization and bettercommunications in the past few decades, all many languages to disappear, and dominant languages such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.
A.cause B.caused C.have caused D.causing
7、----How about your journey to Mount Emei?
----Everything was wonderful except that our car twice on the way.
A. slowed down B. broke down
C. got down D. put down
8、The box ________ all the books you need, ________ an English-English dictionary.
A.contains; to include B.contains; including
C.includes; contained D.includes; containing
9、--- Is it convenient to you if I call you up at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning?
--- I’m afraid not. I ______ a meeting then.
A．will have attended
B．was attending
C．will be attending
D．am attending
10、I would appreciate____________ if you could help me out when I am in trouble.
A．that
B．one
C．it
D．this
11、______ surprised me most was ______ such a little boy of seven could play the violin so well.
A．That...what
B．What...that
C．That...which
D．What...which
12、It is reported that the police will soon ________ the case of the two missing children.
A.look into B.long for C.mirror D.leave behind
13、The CCTV show Chinese Characters Dictation Competition has taken the country by storm, which is partly designed to arouse people’s _______ in the Chinese language.
A.responsibility B.enthusiasm C.significance D.disappointment
14、All the children were well brought up and in good ___________ condition.
A. personal B. physical
C. natural D. optional
15、Considerable resources have been devoted to _____ him a liar.
A. prove B. proven
C. proving D. proved
16、He was late for the meeting _________ the heavy snow.
A．as a result
B．because
C．as a result of
D．in the result
17、________ you begin to do something, you must carry on with it, otherwise you will never achieve anything.
A．Once
B．Unless
C．Before
D．Although
18、Each star on the flag of the United States _______ a state of this nation.
A.stands by B.stands out C.stands for D.stands up
19、﹣﹣English is becoming so important．
﹣﹣It's true．Many university classes are taught in English ______ the native language is not English．
A.as if B.what if
C.as long as D.even though
20、In some parts of London, missing a bus means _______ for another hour.
A. waiting B. being waited
C. to wait D. to be waiting
21、When deeply ______ in work, he always forgets all about eating or sleeping.
A.absorbing B.trapping C.absorbed D.trapped
22、They had made full preparations but somehow, the plan _________ badly.
A. was worked out B. worked out
C. was turned out D. turned out
23、By the time he gets to the airport, I think we ____ for London.
A. have left B. will leave
C. will have left D. had left
24、All should be treated equally ________ social status.
A．because of
B．in favour of
C．in terms of
D．regardless of
25、The writer was so _____ in her work that she didn't notice him enter the room.
A.concentrated B.focused C.absorbed D.centered
26、Working robots are typically big, simple and strong. They are large pre-programmed units working in dangerous and dull jobs. But the growing trend towards cooperative robots , or cobots ,which work in harmony with humans is changing robotic use worldwide.
The fact is that most industrial robots were not designed to do with unpredictable human environments.By cutting robots down to the desktop size and embedding（嵌入） them with sensors and AI , the next generation of cobots will feel our presence , learn from us and combine with us better. Lightweight and portable cobots can work in less space and share it with people rather than being caged off. Decreasing costs for robotic systems make them more affordable to small businesses , and their ease of setting up and programmability makes them simple to develop.
Although the cooperative robot is relatively novel , the initial concept was invented in 1996.Acobot patent was filed in 1997 , which detailed "an instrument and method for direct physical interaction between a person and a general-purpose operator controlled by a computer".The idea of robotic feedback（反馈） was also built-in so that cobots would redirect or control motions that originate with the operator through physical guidance.
The future of cobot working is likely to change as newer interfaces and ways of interacting are developed.Voice commands are bound to be a feature as natural language processing systems become more widespread.Robotic movements and interactions will be controlled using non-invasive brain control interfaces.Unplanned changes to production and safer interaction with humans will then require a step-change in robot learning.
Cobots will learn directly from human interaction or even from virtual simulations（模拟） that will help them adapt to real-world situations.Open robotics platforms , such as Carnegie Mellon University's LoCoBot or Elephant Robotics' Catbot , mean that programmers can share the skills they have developed via the cloud.Cobot carers , such as ElliQ , the companion robot , ceiling-mounted rail robots , or even IKEA' s robotic furniture , promise a nice future of cooperation.
【1】What makes cobots more suitable to small firms?
A．The desktop size.
B．Sensors and AI.
C．Cheap robotic systems.
D．Their ease of programmability.
【2】What does the underlined word "interaction" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．Change.
B．Competition.
C．Difference.
D．Communication.
【3】Which of the following is a characteristic of the future cobots?
A．Voice control.
B．Unplanned production changes.
C．Working in dangerous environments.
D．Direct physical interaction with humans.
【4】What does the author suggest doing about cobots?
A．Learning from humans.
B．Combining with humans.
C．Opening robotics platforms.
D．Sharing programming skills.
27、 Mary Wilkins Ellis was a volunteer pilot for Britain's Air Transport Auxiliary( ATA) during World War II.
Mary Wilkins was born on Feb.2, 1917. When she was 8, her father bought her a ride in a plane. From there, she was hooked. As a teenager, she persuaded her father to pay for flying lessons, and she earned her pilot's license at 22 in 1939.
In 1940,she heard an ad for volunteer pilots to help the war effort. She signed up and joined the ATA, whose task was to deliver planes from factory to base or from base to factory for repairs.
At the height of World War II, 26-year-old Mary Wilkins climbed down a ladder from the cockpit (驾驶舱) of a bomber(轰炸机) at a Royal Air Force base in England.
“Where's the pilot?” someone on the ground asked.
“I am the pilot!” she responded. She had delivered the bomber alone-although built for a five-man crew-from its factory. People on the ground looked at her in surprise. One of them even decided to climb up the ladder to check the plane for the “missing” pilot.
She was one of the “Atagirls”, as they were nicknamed, who almost always flew without other crew members, compass or radio assistance. They guided themselves by using maps and following rives or railway lines. While they did not fly in combat(战斗), they faced the daily danger of attack by enemy planes. Mrs. Ellis was once shot at over Bournemouth, in southern England, by “friendly fire” from the ground. Another time, she had a near-miss when landing in thick fog at the same time a combat Spitfire landed on the same runway from the opposite direction. That experience won her the nickname “the fog flyer” .
In all, Mrs. Ellis flew more than 1,000 warplanes of 76 types-including 400 Spitfires-among more than 200 British airfields from 1942 to the end of the war in 1945.
【1】What does the underlined word “hooked” mean in the second paragraph?
A.Touched. B.Addicted. C.Annoyed. D.Confused.
【2】Where did Mary Wilkins probably learn the ad for volunteer pilots?
A.In a newspaper. B.In a magazine. C.On a poster. D.On the radio.
【3】Why did one person on the ground climb up the ladder?
A.He didn't believe women could fly these planes.
B.He was interested in what a bomber looked like.
C.He couldn't wait to experience a ride in a bomber.
D.He wanted to check if the plane was in good condition.
【4】What do we learn about “Atagirls”?
A.They often flew in combat. B.They were often shot at by enemy.
C.They often flew on their own. D.They guided themselves by radio when flying.
28、 At the end of August this year I moved from London，UK，to a small town in Quebec， Canada，called Matane to work as an English language assistant.Patience is a word that has appeared in many forms over the past two months.
I don't see myself as being the most patient person in the world but there was something that struck me on my first week of work.I had just finished a session with two students and just as they were leaving the classroom，one of the students turned back and said，"Thank you for your patience." That was an early reminder of the importance of being patient as a teacher. It also made me reflect on the language teachers that I have had over the years， ones that demonstrated a high level of patience and understanding that has shaped my language learning path. Moreover， it helped me to realize the importance of demonstrating patience in the classroom as it can be the difference between building someone's confidence in a language or breaking down their confidence entirely.
Living my life constantly in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.They repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself and find the correct word order.It's a learning process but with the patience of others， the process is slightly less nervous.At the end of the day， making mistakes shows you are trying and I think that is greatly appreciated by Quebecers.
When I first arrived in Matane I kept getting headaches from having to concentrate all the time due to the language and even overhearing other people's conversations was hard work! I had to keep reminding myself that it would take time， and two months later the headaches are a distant memory and my ears have become more tuned to their accent.The key is to be patient with yourself.
【1】According to Paragraph 2， what does the writer think is important as a teacher？ ______
A. Understanding. B. Patience. C. Confidence. D. Help.
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？ ______
A. The writer went to Matane to learn the importance of patience.
B. Doctors in Quebec are good at treating headaches.
C. Practice makes perfect for learning a foreign language.
D. The writer first noticed the importance of patience on hearing a student's appreciation.
【3】In the small town called Matane，which language do the local people speak？ ______
A. English. B. Spanish. C. French. D. Italian.
【4】What is the best title for the passage？ ______
A. Patience Brings a Surprise
B. Attractions of Quebec
C. My Work Experience in Quebec
D. Learn a Foreign Language with Patience
29、 Thingvellir has been a National Park in Iceland since 1930 and was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004. Aside from its historical interest, Thingvellir holds a special attraction for nature lovers.
How to get to Thingvellir National Park
1. Take Road No. 1 heading north out of Reykjavík. After driving through the town Mosfellsbær take the first exit to the right at roundabout onto Road No. 36 to Thingvellir.
2. Another choice in summertime out of Reykjavik is to take the Road No.1 towards south coast. Then turn left onto Road 431 and follow it onto Road 435 . Note that this road (435) is closed in winter and only open from May to September depending on snow conditions. Make sure to check conditions before driving it.
What to see in Thingvellir?
There is much to explore in the park including the 20-meter (66ft) Oxara waterfall, and the Nikulasargja Gorge, better known as Peningagja (Money Gorge) because it is a custom to throw coins (and sometimes credit cards!) into the icy-cold water and make a wish.The Oxararfoss Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall, though the pool under it has a darker story, for men and women were drowned there, after being sentenced to death in the Middle Ages.
Camping
There are two camp sites at Thingvellir :One by the parks service centre at Leirar and another one by Vatnskot.
Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal cans. Ash from the barbecues should be disposed of into separate containers.
Price:
Adults (18-66 years) ISK 1300 /night + 300 ISK tax Senior (67 +) and disabled ISK 650 / night + 300 ISK tax Children/teens 0-17 years free of charge.
Parking
Thingvellir does not have entrance fee as such,but if you travel by car you will have to pay a parking fee.
The charge for a daypass on all the parking lots is as follows:
A) Passenger car, 5 seats or less - 750 ISK
B) Passenger car, 6-8 seats - 1000 ISK
C) Bus, 9-19 seats - 1800 ISK
D) Bus ,20 seats or more - 3500 ISK
For further info please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is.
【1】How much you need to pay in all if you take your family( your wife;your two kids,age 3 and 5;your parents,age 68 and 70) to camp for a night in Thingvellir National Park ?(You travel with your 7-seat car)
A.8300ISK B.6100ISK
C.5800ISK D.5100ISK
【2】What is most special about the Nikulasargja Gorge?
A.People throw coins into the water and make a wish there.
B.There is a beautiful waterfall nearby.
C.The water there is icy-cold.
D.You can use your credit card there.
【3】Which of the following is False according to the article?
A.Thingvellir National Park in Iceland is a World Heritage site.
B.Road 435 of Iceland is closed in winter for safety concern.
C.In the Middle Ages some people were drowned under Oxararfoss Waterfall.
D.Rubbish has to be sorted in Thingvellir National Park when camping.
30、 Elzette Connan and her husband Murray both grew up on sheep farms in South Africa. Four years ago, they moved to Cumnock, NSW, _______1215 hectares （公顷） of land with livestock （家畜）. “We were living a dream life in Australia when we were _______by the drought,” said Elzette.
But with rain not expected for six months, the Connans had to_______most of their sheep and cattle to buy _______for the livestock left. To make ends meet, Elzette _______a job as a preschool teacher 100km away. Later on, the optimistic mum started to lose _________ for the future.
“That is until a friend sent me the most_______ gift, a box filled with tea, chocolates, coffee cups, which sends me a bit of _______,” Elzette recalled.
The box had an important _______ on Elzette. As Christmas was approaching, Elzette thought over _______ she could spread some cheer. Soon an idea ________ her that she wanted to ________ people by making a box donation filled with simple __________ items, to send to the people in ________-affected areas before Christmas.
Meanwhile, she ________ her Facebook page, Ladies of the Land, which hoped to send 100 boxes for Christmas and made a big ________ to so many women doing it ________ on the land. In less than a month, her Facebook page had attracted 15,000________.
Reaching out to help women in a similar situation was a piece of cake for this kind lady, who________ says, “I’m doing this because we need to give _______-we can’t make it rain but we can surely send a little bit of sunshine someone’s way.”
【1】A.buying B.keeping C.making D.spending
【2】A.met B.influenced C.interrupted D.hit
【3】A.drop B.sell C.take D.cost
【4】A.room B.feed C.water D.land
【5】A.called on B.took off C.hunted for D.sent up
【6】A.hope B.imagination C.magic D.ideas
【7】A.perfect B.comfortable C.exciting D.unexpected
【8】A.warmth B.sunshine C.surprise D.smile
【9】A.book B.sweet C.influence D.secret
【10】A.why B.when C.how D.what
【11】A.had B.broke C.stayed D.struck
【12】A.improve B.remind C.help D.encourage
【13】A.attractive B.colorful C.funny D.inexpensive
【14】A.drought B.flood C.storm D.rain
【15】A.put down B.set up C.set off D.go up
【16】A.difference B.effect C.effort D.gift
【17】A.freely B.relaxedly C.hard D.proudly
【18】A.hates B.visits C.likes D.interests
【19】A.likely B.normally C.certainly D.simply
【20】A.up B.back C.in D.out
31、 I was on a plane returning home to Dallas, Texas after completing my duty in Vietnam. There were no hometown parades for us veterans (退役老兵) from that ____ war and I had been warned about the unfriendliness from our countrymen at that time. ____, I was just trying to get home without incident.
I sat, in uniform, in a window seat, ____ eye contact with my fellow passengers. No one was sitting in the seat next to me, which ____ my loneliness. A little girl, not more than 10 years old, suddenly ____ in the passage. She smiled and, without a word, ____ handed me a magazine. I accepted her ____ together with her quiet “welcome home”. I turned to the window and wept. Her small ____ of caring was the first I had ___ in a long time.
I believe in the ____ between strangers when we reach out to one another.
Today, that young girl ____ has no memory of what happened years ago. I like to think of her as having grown up, continuing to ____ others and teaching her children to do the same. I know she might have been told to give me the “____” by her parents. It doesn’t matter why she gave me the magazine. The ____ thing is she did.
From then on, I have followed her ____ and tried, in different ways for ____ people, to do the same for them. I know that my ____ since then are all due to that little girl. Her offer of a magazine to a tired, scared and ____ soldier has echoed (产生回响) throughout my ____. I have to believe that my small gestures have the same ___ on others.
【1】A.fair B.great C.unpopular D.unexpected
【2】A.Therefore B.However C.Besides D.Meanwhile
【3】A.making B.keeping C.reducing D.avoiding
【4】A.resulted from B.accounted for C.added to D.contributed to
【5】A.screamed B.appeared C.jumped D.waved
【6】A.anxiously B.casually C.unconsciously D.shyly
【7】A.admiring B.offering C.apology D.invitation
【8】A.gesture B.discussion C.idea D.exchange
【9】A.predicted B.imagined C.experienced D.evaluated
【10】A.coincidence B.connection C.conflict D.conversation
【11】A.ridiculously B.surprisingly C.unfortunately D.undoubtedly
【12】A.panic B.tease C.touch D.judge
【13】A.gift B.lesson C.reminder D.reward
【14】A.important B.unusual C.appropriate D.concrete
【15】A.advice B.dream C.example D.requirement
【16】A.old B.wounded C.homeless D.different
【17】A.worries B.attempts C.puzzles D.emotions
【18】A.unfit B.tough C.lonely D.desperate
【19】A.life B.duty C.career D.journey
【20】A.stress B.effect C.threat D.consequence
32、 Palms sweaty，heart racing，you can`t cry for help. Not only is your throat too tight to ______.but it`d be so embarrassing. No，you aren`t being chased by a monster，you`re speaking in ______. And the ____ feeling is called sage fight. But at some point，we all have to communicate in front of people，______ you have to try and face it.
To start. we have to understand what stage fright is. Humans, as ______ animals, often worry about our reputation. Public speaking can ______ it. Before a speech，you feel anxious, “What if people think I`m awful?” That ______of being seen as a fool is a natural reaction from your brain that is very ______ to control. Scientists call it the fight or flight response, which is designed to protect your body from harm. So, if you feel your legs shake and blood pressure ______, don't panic. It`s totally ______.
How do we fight stage fright? First, you have to realize that you can`t ______ it because genetics play a huge role in social ______. John Lennon played live thousands of times, each time he vomited(呕吐) before going on stage. Second, ______ a lot, starting long before in an environment similar to the real performance. Practicing any task increases your familiarity and ______ anxiety. So when it`s time to speak in public, you`re ______ in yourself and the task at hand. Steve Jobs rehearsed his legendary speeches for hundreds of hours，starting weeks ______.Third，doing some warming up activities can ______. Stretch your arms up and breathe deeply. Stage fright usually hits ______ right before a presentation，so take that last minute to stretch and breathe.
Finally，you approach the microphone，voice clear，body relaxed. Your ______ speech convinces the wild crowd. You`re a charming genius. How？You don't overcome stage fright, you ______ it.
【1】A. read B. breathe C. drink D. turn
【2】A. nature B. short C. public D. surprise
【3】A. comfortable B. upset C. sad D. angry
【4】A. once B. or C. but D. so
【5】A. endangered B. trained C. social D. wild
【6】A. promote B. threaten C. fix D. defeat
【7】A. relief B. joy C. fear D. misunderstanding
【8】A. bad B. smart C. hard D. easy
【9】A. improves B. breaks C. dies D. jumps
【10】A. hopeless B. normal C. violent D. encouraging
【11】A. drop B. develop C. avoid D. have
【12】A. services B. media C. anxiety D. manners
【13】A. think B. practice C. sing D. sleep
【14】A. reduces B. increases C. shares D. keeps
【15】A. honest B. crazy C. confident D. disappointed
【16】A. in advance B. on time C. in addition D. on strike
【17】A. fail B. Kill C. win D. help
【18】A. softest B. hardest C. easiest D. longest
【19】A. well-spent B. well-prepared C. well-paid D. well-educated
【20】A. lead to B. object to C. adapt to D. devote to
33、 When I was a kid, my family didn’t live a rich life. As a result, we couldn’t ______ to eat out in a restaurant. My mother ______ cooked in the evening after she returned home from work.
One day, my mother had a very_____ day in the office and was exhausted. After work,she went into the kitchen and started preparing supper for us. When she was frying some eggs, she ______ to concentrate on her cooking and the eggs burned . She wanted to throw them away, but eggs were ______ for a family like mine back then. So she placed them in a plate and______to eat them herself.
After the eggs were put on the table, my father looked at them for a while. But he said ______. He just smiled at my mom and then asked me how my ______ was at school. Then he started eating the eggs. He finished them ______ so that my mother and I wouldn’t have to eat them.
Later that night, I heard my mom ______ to my dad for burning the eggs. And I’ll never ____ what he said, “Honey, I love burned eggs.”
The next day, I asked Dad ______ he really liked burned eggs. He held me in his arms and said, “Your mom had a ______ day at work yesterday and she was really tired. I didn’t want to ____ her. Besides, a little bit burned egg won’t hurt anyone.”
My father was a very ______ man, and I learned to be such a man from him.
【1】A.agree B.afford C.promise D.prepare
【2】A.seldom B.even C.always D.simply
【3】A.tiring B.boring C.exciting D.relaxing
【4】A.tried B.failed C.refused D.managed
【5】A.rare B.fresh C.cheap D.delicious
【6】A.struggled B.started C.hoped D.decided
【7】A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything
【8】A.plan B.day C.status D.reputation
【9】A.easily B.calmly C.carefully D.completely
【10】A.lie B.complain C.apologize D.shout
【11】A.forget B.catch C.accept D.understand
【12】A.whether B.how C.why D.when
【13】A.sad B.hard C.romantic D.comfortable
【14】A.cheat B.lose C.upset D.disturb
【15】A.modest B.hospitable C.optimistic D.understanding
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.
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.
35、根据句意填空
In the USA, the Amish-a Christian group-are famous because they drive 【1】 instead of cars, do not use TVs or refrigerators, and do not have personal telephones. Many people assume the Amish must have 【2】 reasons for their many rules, but this is not true. In truth, whenever a new technology is introduced, the Amish meet and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. They then vote on whether they will accept it. The Amish 【3】 cars because they like having 【4】 communities where everyone lives close together. They have no TVs or refrigerators because their homes do not have electricity-they do not think it is necessary and 【5】 dealing with strangers, such as the people who work at the electric company.
36、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.
37、
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.
38、俗话说：“国有国法，家有家规。”为了使子女身心健康、顺利成长，使家庭成员之间的关系更融洽、更和谐，每个家庭都会有这样或那样的家庭规矩。比如：必须按时回家，不准打电子游戏等。请你结合家庭的实际情况，根据下面的提示和要求，以“My Family Rules”为题，写一篇短文，内容包括：
1、家里有哪些家规；2、对家规的感受；3、对父母的建议。
注意：1、词数100字左右；
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Family Rules
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39、假定你是李华，你在你校举行的某一次国际冬令营中结交了一个英国中学生Tom。他了解到中国爆发的新冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)疫情，组织了他学校的中文合唱团(chorus)倾情演唱中文歌《让世界充满爱》(A world filled with love)，为武汉加油。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；
3. 表达信心和愿望。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
40、假定你是李华，你校举行了以“国风古韵（National Style and Ancient Charm）”为主题的校运动会开幕式，你写了一封电子邮件与外国笔友Jack分享参与活动的过程和感受。要点如下：
1.活动时间、地点等；
2.开幕式中的特色节目(汉服表演、武术表演等)；
3.你的感受。
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：汉服Hanfu；武术martial arts
Dear Jack,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
41、假定你是李华，你的美国笔友John来信请你介绍中国传统节日清明节。请根据以下要点，用英语给他写封回信。
要点:1. 清明节是二十四节气之一;
2. 全国放假三天;
3. 扫墓祭祖踏青游玩、放风筝等。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好,但不计人总词数。
参考词汇:节气solar term 扫墓sweep the tomb
Dear John ,
Glad to hear from you. I'd like to tell you something about the Qingming Festival.
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Best wishes !
Yours ,
Li Hua
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