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1、With these words ________ in their ears, Allied soldiers prepared for ________ would become known as D-Day.
A．ring ,which
B．ring, what
C．ringing, what
D．ringing, which
2、Architects preferred _______ buildings with more light, which_______ with the heaviness of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle ages.
A.to design, contrasts B.designing, contrasting
C.to design, to contrast D.designing, contrasted
3、I found it no use _______ to persuade him to give up smoking.
A．Try
B．to try
C．trying
D．having tried
4、I can’t say which one is best—— it’s________personal taste.
A.a lack of B.a means of C.a manner of D.a matter of
5、I am ________ the government as well as to the general public for just treatment ________ peasant-workers，who have made great contributions to the improvement of city life.
A．asking；on behalf of
B．applying；in the name of
C．demanding；in the name of
D．appealing to；on behalf of
6、Justice has long arms. Whoever _______ breaks the law, or encourages others to do so, must expect to face justice.
A．swiftly
B．deliberately
C．gradually
D．properly
7、After graduation, Jane_________ her job as a volunteer teacher in the countryside.
A.set out B.set up C.took up D.took over
8、The reason for________ he failed in the exam was that he was too careless.
A．which
B．why
C．that
D．it
9、The police always take ______ of dogs’ sharp sense of smell to search for the survivors in the earthquake.
A.advantage B.notice C.possession D.care
10、_______ is known to us all that the old scientist, for _______ life was hard in the past, still works hard in his eighties.
A. As; whose B. It; who C. As; whom D. It; whom
11、She looked in the direction of the window, but there was nothing in front _______ the deep darkness.
A.other than B.rather than C.or rather D.or else
12、 Kathy told me that all the doors and windows _______ when she arrived this morning.
A.have cleaned B.have been cleaned C.had cleaned D.had been cleaned
13、--David didn’t invite us to his wedding party.
-- _________? I don’t care. After all, we don’t get along quite well with him.
A．How come
B．So what
C．What for
D．What if
14、The Defence Minister will _________ the journalists this afternoon.
A.address B.arrange C.appoint D.applaud
15、There is a shortage of teachers in Western China, and it will fall on the 80s and 90s generations to this responsibility.
A. take on B. step up
C. make up D. apply for
16、As a great team leader. Yao Ming has got to think that he’s the best player out there. That way, he can______the game.
A.defend B.confirm C.attain D.dominate
17、Reading light fiction, going out to see a romantic comedy, or sharing a pleasant time with friends is not ________ my bad feelings now.
A. in tune with B. in touch with C. in honour of D. in defence of
18、Some false ads are taking the countryside women as their targets, because they are easy to ________.
A．take on
B．take in
C．take down
D．take over
19、The human body can tolerate only a small range of temperature, _____ when the person is engaged in vigorous activity.
A.essentially B.specially C.generally D.especially
20、John fell ill because he was caught in the rain yesterday; it is _____ of him to forget to take an umbrella.
A.physical B.electrical C.typical D.practical
21、_____ doesn’t really matter whether you win or lose. As long as you have tried your best, you won’t regret.
A.What B.This C.That D.It
22、—Do you know Jim quarrel with his brother?
—I don’t know, _______.
A. nor don’t I care B. nor do I care
C. I don’t care neither D. I don’t care also
23、Experts say ________ to sunlight for too much time will do harm to one’s skin.
A. exposed B. having exposed
C. being exposed D. exposing
24、_____ is often the case, we have worked out the production plan.
A. Which B. When C. What D. As
25、_____ of the people here are immigrants and not accustomed to using the local _____.
A.Millions; equipments B.Million; equipment C.Millions; equipment D.Million; equipments
26、“Click!” That’s the sound of a seat belt locking in place.【1】So I don’t drive anywhere until I wear it. Choosing to wear your seat belt is as simple as choosing between life and death. Which one do you choose?
Think about it. When you are driving in a car, you may be going at 60 MPH or faster. Then somebody ahead of you locks up his or her brakes. Your car, which was going 60 MPH, has now suddenly stopped. Your body, however, is still going 60 MPH.【2】Will it be the windshield or your seat belt? I choose the seat belt.
【3】 They think that seat belts don’t allow them much space to move freely in the car. To them, what’s more uncomfortable? Wearing a seat belt or flying through a windshield?
Let’s just take a closer look at your choices. If you are not wearing your seat belt, you can hop around the car and slide in and out of your seat easily. You are more likely to die or suffer serious injuries. 【4】That means you are more likely to walk away unharmed from a car accident.
Wearing a seat belt does not always ensure your safety. You can still get hurt or killed while wearing a seat belt. 【5】You are much less likely to get seriously injured or killed in a car accident. So why not take a safer way?
A．Some people forget to wear seat belts.
B．Seat belts save lives and that’s a fact.
C．What’s going to stop your body?
D．Some people think seat belts are uncomfortable.
E．If you are wearing a seat belt, you have to stay in your seat.
F．If you don’t wear a seat belt, the police will give you a ticket.
G．But wearing them has proven to be safer than driving without them.
27、Charisma
Are leaders born or made? Many leaders throughout history-such as Gandhi, Churchill, Napoleon, and Martin Luther King-seem to have a special quality that made them powerful and persuasive. We can identify that quality as charisma, but can we explain it?
Charisma means a natural ability to attract other people and make them admire you. It is a complex mixture of social and emotional (情感的) skills. 【1】Richard Wiseman, a famous psychologist, points out that there are three key qualities of a charismatic person: they feel their own emotions strongly; they inspire strong emotions in other people; and they are unaffected by the influences of other charismatic people.
You needn’ t worry if you don’ t have these qualities.【2】 Wiseman says that when you come upon someone who is charismatic, you can copy his or her body language and facial expressions without realizing it. This is called mirroring, and it works partly because people’ s behavior influences their emotions. 【3】 He proves his point by giving the example of smiling back at someone who smiled at you. Your smiling back suggests that you accept the goodwill from the other person and hope to give it back to him.
【4】 For example, if you stand up straight and raise your chest, you are more likely to feel confident and inspire others to feel confidence in you. Another expert says that the most charismatic people are usually good listeners. They give others the impression of being focused and modest.
Charisma plays a large part in success because it is linked to self-confidence. 【5】 One successful leadership coach points out that you need to come by your skills and techniques naturally, she warns-if the personality you project is not real, you may come across as insincere.
A.This type of physical presence can be used to great effect.
B.Today there is growing evidence that charisma can be learned.
C.Charismatic persons should be active and sensitive to their surroundings.
D.It needs to be recognized that charisma is more than just being positive.
E.It helps to make strong personal connections and communicate effectively with others.
F.But it is worth noting that charisma can’ t be a pretended ability although it can be learned.
G.He adds you’ re unaware of picking up others’ gestures, but you know it makes you feel good.
28、Military training has long been considered a ritual(仪式) that freshmen must go through in order to officially start their college lives. While some question the necessity of such training. Many students see military training as a campus tradition that should be maintained.
Early in February, the Ministry of Education issued a new regulation that colleges and universities should carry out a minimum of 14 days compulsory military training for freshmen.
In a report by Beijing Evening News, Hou Zhengfang, a Beijing-based education PhD, questioned the benefits of military training. “The training routine does little to improve students’ physical fitness over only two weeks’ time. Maybe some disaster prevention training, such as earthquake survival or escaping from fires would be of greater benefit.”
Meng Yang, a 19-year-old freshman at Guangxi University, fainted during training. She said that many students, especially girls, are willing to train under direct sunshine. “For me, military training is physically challenging and even damages my health.”
According to Li Jian from the student affairs office of Guangzhou University, feeling dizzy happens frequently during military training and the school has received a lot of complaints from both students and parents: “But I still think military training is a good thing. Students are easier to manage after the military training. They became more positive about their new environment after the training.”
Although autumn is fast approaching Beijing, the noon heat burns 3300 freshmen on Tsinghua University’s campus. Chu Jinjing, a freshman majoring in medicine, did feel some discomfort while training in sweaty clothes in the glaring heat, the 18-year-old still enjoyed being part of group going through strict exercises. “By going through this tough training, students bond faster and a sense of belonging to the school can be formed. I’ve made a lot of friends already.”
According to the Ministry of Education, the purpose of military training is to teach students discipline, the spirit of teamwork and endurance. But in reality, according to Xiong Bingqi, deputy director of the 21st Century Education Research Institute, the effect is not satisfying. “Such goals require long-term development. It is unrealistic to expect military training to make a difference in only 14 days.” He thus suggests that it should be up to schools to conduct military training in a way that best suits their students.
However, Wang Wenhui, an 18-year-old freshman from Xi’an Jiaotong University, sees military training as a tradition that reaches beyond character building. “From junior and senior high school to college, we join military training to start a new journey. I would feel a bit incomplete without it.”
【1】How many people expressing their opinions are mentioned in this passage?
A．4 B．5 C．6 D．7
【2】According to Hou Zhengfang, it seems much more beneficial to give freshmen_____________.
A．survival skills
B．military training
C．the spirit of teamwork and endurance
D．strict exercises
【3】What is the author’s attitude towards military training?
A．Supportive B．Subjective
C．Objective D．Rejective
【4】What is the best title for the passage?
A．A Policy Made by the Ministry of Education
B．Military Training under Fire
C．A New Journey
D．A Best Way to Teach Students Discipline
29、September is the month for fashion, with four international cities hosting the fashion week. All eyes will turn to New York, London, Milan and Paris this month to see which city puts on the best show.
New York
New York Fashion Week （NYFW） Spring 2020 kicked off on September 4th, 2019 and ran for approximately eight days. NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.
London
London Fashion Week （LFW） Spring 2020 came on the heels of NYFW Spring 2020, starting on September 12th, 2019 and running through September 17th, 2019. Once considered a minor player among the “Big Four”, LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers. London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.
Milan
Fashion Week Spring 2020 moved to Milan on September 17th, 2019. This beautiful Italian city is home to some of the biggest fashion houses and designers in the fashion world, including Armani and Prada. Milan's fashion houses are known for offering glamorous （富有魅力的）yet practical options.
Paris
The month of fashion made its way to France as Paris Fashion Week Spring 2020 began on September 23rd, 2019. Saving the best for last, Paris never fails to offer some of the most exciting shows of the season. World-famous brands like Chanel and Dior try to outdo one another with their latest designs. The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is “elegant”.
【1】When did New York Fashion Week Spring 2020 probably end?
A．September 4th.
B．September 8th.
C．September 12th.
D．September 13th.
【2】Which city is likely to attract new designers who are fresh out of school?
A．Paris.
B．New York.
C．London.
D．Milan.
【3】What can we learn from the four fashion weeks?
A．Each is open to school students.
B．Each shows its biggest brand.
C．Each offers practical options.
D．Each has its own characteristics.
30、 How do doctors and hospitals decide who gets potentially lifesaving treatment and who doesn't? Facing this _______ position recently— who gets a ventilator(呼吸机) or a bed in hospital— Italian doctors sought advice on conscience and were told to consider a/an_______ . that draws on utilitarian(功利主义) principles.
In the words which are easy to understand, a utilitarianism approach would maximize(使最大化) overall health by directing _______ toward those most likely to _______ the most from it. If you had only one ventilator, it would go to someone more likely to _______.
In addition, they say pulling the _______ of front-line health care workers first is _______to maximize the number of lives saved. We may _______ a shortage of such workers, and some have already fallen _______.
In a recent article in The New York Times, a British researcher said, “There are arguments about ________ the young over the old that I am personally very uncomfortable with,” he added. “Is a 20-year-old ________more valuable than a 50-ycar-old, or are 50-year-olds actually more useful for your economy, because they have ________ and skills that 20-ycars-olds don't have?”
Dr. Emanuel ________ with that statement: “The 20-rcar-old has lived fewer years of life; they have been seized of a full life ________. If they nearly have the same prediction of the course of the disease, then the fact that 20-year-old has not had a full life counts in their favor for getting ________ that are rare at this special moment.”
【1】A.present B.difficult C.firm D.modern
【2】A.approach B.concept C.structure D.order
【3】A.money B.medicine C.operation D.care
【4】A.suffer B.hear C.benefit D.differ
【5】A.disappear B.survive C.breathe D.die
【6】A.income B.health C.dream D.promise
【7】A.moving B.temporary C.diverse D.necessary
【8】A.face B.improve C.solve D.help
【9】A.asleep B.silent C.ill D.apart
【10】A.proving B.valuing C.promoting D.marking
【11】A.really B.usually C.possibly D.casually
【12】A.memory B.relatives C.experience D.friends
【13】A.disagree B.declared C.struggled D.protested
【14】A.with power B.on time C.in use D.by force
【15】A.devices B.equipment C.materials D.resources
31、Nicole was a baby of only 28 months and had been in our neighboring playgroup with other little kids for over one year. Then my husband and I decided to move her to a full-day nursery ________.
During the first several days, I went with Nicole every morning, and her new________, Diomara, was waiting for us. We stayed there for one ________. At first, she only played with me or asked me to ________her wherever she went. After 2-3 days, I could sit aside, watching her play with new friends, but sometimes she would make a ________ to look around for me.
During the second week Nicole gradually ________ the new settings, and Diomara suggested starting to leave Nicole there ________ me. Then I hugged, kissed,and said goodbye to her, but she started crying with the clear ________ that mom would go. Feeling sad and________,I knew it's just how babies ________.
Returning on time, my little girl ran to me at the ________ of me. Diomara told me all was perfect: Nicole cried and then stopped. Later she had a good time________ a castle using Lego blocks. The next day she enjoyed a wonderful lunch with other kids. The last day I stayed there only for a while. By the time she had already ________ the concepts of leaving and returning, that day she stayed there till 3 pm.
Now she is happily in the new day care for two days a week. Meanwhile she is still in the ________ playgroup for another two half days. Gradually she'll quit from the playgroup. There are so many things far ________ her knowledge, so we need to perform with patience.
【1】
A．center
B．kindergarten
C．group
D．school
【2】
A．friend
B．caregiver
C．nurse
D．schoolmate
【3】
A．day
B．minute
C．moment
D．hour
【4】
A．watch
B．avoid
C．accompany
D．keep
【5】
A．pause
B．mistake
C．gesture
D．sign
【6】
A．divided into
B．emerged into
C．eased into
D．dived into
【7】
A．with
B．around
C．except
D．without
【8】
A．dependence
B．consciousness
C．loneliness
D．wonder
【9】
A．guilty
B．depressed
C．worried
D．awkward
【10】
A．study
B．suppose
C．treat
D．develop
【11】
A．sight
B．distance
C．idea
D．thought
【12】
A．visiting
B．building
C．enjoying
D．crashing
【13】
A．existed
B．shaped
C．formed
D．declined
【14】
A．valuable
B．new
C．precious
D．previous
【15】
A．over
B．within
C．beyond
D．for
32、 It is widely believed that inner beauty is the most impressive in the world.
On the outskirts of a town in England lies a nice cottage with a large garden where there lives an old man. The old man is _______ pruning (修剪), watering or fertilizing his flowers all the time. The garden _______ bees and butterflies dance and colorful flowers blossom all year around is so well-tended that every passer-by cannot but stop for a _______ with admiration.
One day a young _______ went by the old man’s garden. He stopped and gazed at the splendid garden and the special cottage, totally _______ the admiration at the beauty of these sceneries, _______ how happy he could be _______ he lived in such a beautiful place. Then, all of a sudden he found the old gardener was _______.
Greatly shocked, the young painter _______ that old man, asking “why are you busy ________ these flowers every day which you can’t see?” The blind gardener gave a wide smile, explaining “First, I was a gardener when I was young, and I ________ like this job. Second, while I can’t see these flowers I can ________ them. Third, I can smell the sweetness of them. And ________ the last one, that’s you.”
“Me? But you don’t know me.” responded the young painter.
“Yeah. But I know flowers are angels which everyone knows and would never ________. I know a great many people who show ________ for life would stop by and the beauty of my garden will get them into a good ________. In the meantime, it also gives a ________ to me to have a word with you here and to enjoy the happiness these flowers have brought us.”
The old man can’t see the beauty that he’s created. ________, every flower has eyes ________ which they can see the beauty and kindness of the old man’s heart and the sweetness of his soul.
The blind man grows flowers in his heart. Failing the sight of the beauty of blossoming, he surely can ________ the voice of it, I suppose.
【1】A. left B. kept C. seen D. made
【2】A. where B. which C. that D. what
【3】A. chat B. return C. discussion D. glance
【4】A. painter B. neighbor C. photographer D. traveler
【5】A. faced with B. lost in C. devoted to D. moved by
【6】A. thinking B. asking C. picturing D. saying
【7】A. when B. if C. as D. since
【8】A. particular B. special C. blind D. energetic
【9】A. approached B. reached C. watched D. prevented
【10】A. planting B. watering C. fertilizing D. tending
【11】A. easily B. really C. accidentally D. eventually
【12】A. get rid of B. give a touch to C. come up with D. have fun with
【13】A. without B. of C. for D. in
【14】A. pick them up B. turn them down C. let them down D. give them up
【15】A. enthusiasm B. calmness C. kindness D. caution
【16】A. mood B. condition C. place D. life
【17】A. way B. day C. chance D. hand
【18】A. Therefore B. Anyway C. However D. Besides
【19】A. for B. in C. from D. with
【20】A. change B. hear C. remind D. accept
33、 In Germany， it's normal to wear your own clothes at school， since there are no rules about uniform． So why did a few schoolmates and I spend two days _______around the school in uniform？ In fact， during these two days， a rather _______event took place： our MUN （Model United Nations） Conference．
It is a conference _______for students from all German schools who want to see how the United Nations really works． They get an opportunity to _______a country， maybe one they don't know much about， and _______debate with other students from different _______on real problems the world is facing now． The aim is to write a _______at the end， which will help deal with them．
The _______of our conference was "Transcend Borders： Discover Peace"， which _______that the students would be looking at what caused _______among countries and how to overcome it． "Transcend" is just a longer _______for "cross"．
However， the students _______breaking down not only physical national boundaries， but also those _______different nationalities． Of course， this included how to help others who are forced to flee their homeland， for the people _______all students．
Not only was the conference a _______of thinking about difficult global problems， but also everyone had to speak in English while using correct debating language too．_______job! But of course this was a brilliant _______for everyone there， and after a while， you couldn't even _______the students weren't speaking in their first language!
I'd really _______joining in a conference if you get the chance， and sharing your ______． It's the best way to meet new people and to think about how to make the world a better place．
【1】A. talking B. wandering C. thinking D. debating
【2】A. special B. absurd C. tough D. popular
【3】A. provided B. intended C. celebrated D. known
【4】A. visit B. manage C. represent D. defend
【5】A. softly B. secretly C. unexpectedly D. heatedly
【6】A. ages B. classes C. schools D. countries
【7】A. settlement B. report C. passage D. summary
【8】A. course B. purpose C. plan D. theme
【9】A. informs B. responds C. means D. guarantees
【10】A. disagreement B. discussion C. competition D. complaint
【11】A. process B. phrase C. time D. word
【12】A. gave up B. focused on C. brought up D. broke into
【13】A. beside B. beyond C. behind D. between
【14】A. concerned B. attracted C. changed D. bothered
【15】A. possibility B. challenge C. conversation D. chance
【16】A. Interesting B. Discouraging C. Awkward D. Useful
【17】A. show B. practice C. result D. example
【18】A. check B. guess C. tell D. hear
【19】A. recommend B. consider C. imagine D. avoid
【20】A. feelings B. troubles C. sufferings D. ideas
34、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
I have the【1】(great)job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometimes using【2】(science)equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never【3】(bore).Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don’t mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people【4】 one of the most powerful forces on earth—the volcano.
B
Water is a precious resource. Every person needs it【5】 (survive),and we use it for cooking, drinking, growing our food and washing. However，it is scarce(缺乏的).Just 1% of water on Earth can【6】 (use)by humans. What’s more，treating water to make it clean and safe and pumping it to our homes uses up lots of energy. So, what can you do to help save water? One easy way is by【7】(turn)off the tap when you brush your teeth.
C
Robbie Phillips has become the first British person to complete one of the toughest challenges in rock climbing. 【8】(know)as the Alpine Trilogy(阿尔卑斯三部曲),the challenge consists of three climbs on mountains in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, 【9】Phillips completed in four years. Until now, only four other people【10】(conquer)all three of the extremely difficult climbs.
35、Directions: Complete the following passages by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Why Cold weather Causes So many Flight Cancellation?
Each year, about 60,000 flights get canceled because of bad winter weather, which costs airlines and airports an estimated $3 billion. But it’s not the freezing cold temperatures that cause problems for planes. After all, 【1】 jets fly 10 kilometers up, where temperatures hover around -50 degrees Celsius.
In fact, planes 【2】 in cold weather, since cold air is denser and leads to better thrust. Clearly, the real problem isn’t what’s going on up there. It’s what’s happening on the ground.
When a 【3】 polar vortex (极地涡旋) struck the Midwestern US in January 2019, temperatures dropped to -40 degrees Celsius and airline canceled 3,000 flights nationwide. In these situations, when temperatures start 【4】, everything slows down. Cargo doors can freeze up, along with the nozzles that pump fuel into planes, which delays the 【5】 process.
Even the plane itself can freeze over. Just a quarter-inch - thick layer of ice on a plane can disrupt the way air flows over its wings.
Les Westbrooks: The number one reason, I would say, that the reason flights get delayed in cold weather is going to be because there’s some kind of frozen precipitation, from frost to snow to a sheet of ice, adhering to the aircraft, adhering to the wings of the aircraft 【6】.
That’s Les Westbrooks, a retired airline pilot and an associate professor of aeronautical science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He says that 【7】, these planes are “de-iced” - but this also delays takeoff. The crew can spray the plane with a special hot water/ glycol mixture. It can take around 40 minutes to de-ice large passenger airplanes, so planes often have to wait “their turn” for the de-icing station, which, of course, can trigger more delays.
And ice on the runway, of course, creates another set of 【8】. In 2014, a plane at JFK skidded off an icy runway and into a mound of snow, leading to an hours-long shutdown at the airport. And even though crews can remove ice from the runway, scraping it off the pavement can lead to potholes (坑洞) and other 【9】, which makes takeoffs and landings more dangerous. And of course, snow and freezing rain on the ground can affect visibility to the point where officials have to decide it’s not safe to fly at all.
But if ice and snow aren’t the problem in these extremely cold temperatures, it’s usually another factor: people.
Les Westbrooks: The airplane flies at high altitudes, -60 degrees. It’s made to do that. Humans are not made to be outside in -60 degrees weather. And so the human factor becomes a big, big factor, when it becomes extremely cold.
Baggage handlers, aircraft fuelers, and mechanics all have to stay warm. Some airports, like O’Hare in Chicago, set up heated shelters for their employees. Of course, with everyone taking breaks to warm up, not as much gets done, which leads to even more delays and cancellations. Passengers start missing their 【10】 flights, and that, along with passengers who can’t make it to the airport due to bad road conditions, leads to half-empty planes.
In fact, many airlines might preemptively cancel flights before bad weather even hits. So, in the end, you can still blame cold weather for cancelling your flight.
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、Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
My daughter
(A story told by a father, a famous actor)
My wife and I only had the one child. We had Amy.
I see her as my best friend. I think she’d always come to me first if she had a problem. We have the same sense of humor, and share interests. 【1】 I don’t mind animals, she’s completely fascinated with them, and she has always had dogs, cats, horses, and goldfish in her life.
We were 【2】 (close) when she was about four, which I think is a lovely age for a child. They know the parents best, and don’t have outside contacts. She must have grown up suddenly when she went to school, because I remember her growing away from her family slightly. Any father who has a teenager daughter comes across an extraordinary collection of people, and there seemed to be an endless stream of strange young men 【3】 (come) through our house. By the time I learned their names they 【4】 (go) away and I had to start learning a new lot.
I wanted more than anything else for her to be happy in 【5】 she was doing, and I was prepared to pull strings to help her on her way. When she left a good school she decided she wanted to become an actress so I got her into drama school. It wasn’t to her liking so she joined a theatre group and began doing bits and pieces in films. She was doing well, but then gave it up. She probably found it boring. Then she took up social work, and finally went to work 【6】a designer and he became her husband. And that’s really the story of her life. She must be happy with him—they’re always together.
We have such similar tastes in books and music 【7】 I used to take her to see an opera, which is my big passion. However, I don’t think she likes it very much. She doesn’t come with me anymore.
I don’t think she’s a big television watcher. She knows when I’m on the television, and she 【8】 watch, but I don’t know. It’s not the kind of thing she tells me.
We’re very grateful for Amy. She’s a good daughter as daughters go. We’re looking forward to being grandparents.
38、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成-一个完整的故事。
I walked to Mrs. Windsor's house and waited outside. She was working with another student, and I was not supposed to bother them by ringing the bell. 1 stood against the wall and daydreamed what I'd rather be doing. I had been tutored enough to read, understand, and even write some musical compositions, but I just didn't have a gift for it. Mrs. Windsor had offered to give me the lessons for free, so I felt my duty to try.
The door opened and Wendy Barton came out. 1 walked in, sat down on the piano bench and began to sort through my sheet music. Today Mrs. Windsor introduced her niece Pasha to teach me.
With a smile, Pasha sat beside me on the piano bench, opened my sheet music to the beginning page and asked me to play. I arranged my fingers on the keys. Then I frowned(皱眉) and concentrated to make the notes on the page match the finger movements. I had to admit I was a rather mechanical (呆板的) pianist.
After about a page or two, Pasha gently put her hand on top of mine as if to calm my fingers. There was a long pause. “What are you hearing in the music?" 1 looked at her rather strangely and admitted I didn't know what she meant. “Like a story. Here, let me try and you listen," Pasha advised.
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, letting her fingers dance lightly over the keys. Then, she began to play. “See, it begins here beside some kind of river. Hear the water flowing beside you?" Her fingers rose and fell gently on the keys. “Now a princess appears and she's picking flowers from the water's edge." A happy piece of music filled the air in time to Pasha's dancing fingers.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语:
3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好: .
4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
5.评分依据:主题理解的准确性;情节设计的协同性和合理性;语言使用的准确性和丰
富性。
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly the music changed.
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Paragraph 2:
That day means a lot in my musical life.
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39、假如你是李华，刚刚参加完某一英语报社组织的“中学生英语夏令营”活动。请你给该活动的负责人Jane写一封信，要点如下：
1. 你从该活动中学到了什么；
2. 表达你的感激之情；
3. 渴望再次参加。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 信的开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jane,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
40、假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris发来邮件问你大学想学习什么专业。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1.你选择的专业；2.陈述理由。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
41、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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邮箱： 