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1、—The light in the office is still on.
— Oh I forgot _______.
A.turning it off B.turn it off C.to turn it off D.having turned it off
2、May 12th,2008______a heavy earthquake,which caused a large number of deaths.
A.noticed B.watched C.saw D.suffered
3、They don't allow ______ here．That is to say，we are not allowed _____ here．
A.to smoke； to smoke B.smoking； smoking
C.to smoke； smoking D.smoking； to smoke
4、The children’s activities out of classroom from watching TV to playing chess.
A.rate B.range C.involve D.include
5、_____ a true story, the movie is very moving.
A. Be based on B. Basing on
C. Base on D. Based on
6、The G20 will take ____ lead in building _____ new approach to cooperation.
A.the; a B.the; / C./; the D.a; a
7、The book _____ this week.
A. comes up B. comes about
C. comes out D. comes across
8、We ________ be seen by AI as a small inconvenience that is in the way of the solution to a bigger problem.
A．could
B．should
C．need
D．dare
9、As is often the case, a man who can dream will try hard to _________ any difficulties and live his dream.
A. overwork B. outcome
C. overcome D. output
10、John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of _______are family members.
A.who B.which C.whom D.what
11、He wanted to look for a(n) _________suited to his abilities.
A. pension B. prevention
C. occupation D. permission
12、Our CEO _________ the bright future of our company, for every staff in it is outstanding and united.
A．is confident about
B．makes comments on
C．is concerned about
D．makes an effort to
13、—I just love living here in London. I mean, the culture, the parks, the restaurants...
— , it's not the cheapest place to live.
A．To put it another way
B．To be fair
C．To put it simply
D．To make things worse
14、She was given a $1,000 ticket for ____________ the speed limit and a $ 230 ticket for disobeying a red light.
A. fetching B. exceeding
C. adjusting D. obeying
15、The committee ______ of fifteen members.
A. consists B. is consisted
C. formed D. make up
16、Last Friday, I helped my father ____ chemicals on apple trees to kill insects.
A. attach B. apply
C. spray D. spread
17、IPhone, the world’s largest mobile phone maker, said that over the first nine months of the year it ________ 23 million handsets in China, an increase of 77 percent ________ the same period a year ago.
A．had sold; compared to
B．has sold; compared to
C．sold; comparing with
D．had sold; comparing with
18、Climate change is projected to have far-reaching____ — including sea level rise flooding cities and shifting weather patterns causing long-term declines in agricultural production.
A.contributions B.confusions C.consequences D.feedbacks
19、Accustomed to _______ the steep mountains, she had no difficulty reaching top.
A．climbing
B．climb
C．having climbed
D．have climbed
20、Having finished her own painting, Mary went on others in the art class.
A. helping B. to help
C. with help D. having helped
21、The expert says the farm helps reduce Beijing’s __________ on dirty energy that creates the capital’s heavy smog.
A.convenience B.confidence C.reliance D.importance
22、Although this ____ sound like a simple task, great care is needed.
A．must
B．may
C．shall
D．should
23、I’ll do whatever I can ________ my English.
A. improve B. to improve
C. improving D. to improving
24、______ is known to us all, the old scientist, for ______ life was hard in the past, still works hard in his eighties.
A. It; whom B. As; whom C. As; whose D. It; whose
25、Fanny asked ________ made that odd looking little cat so popular.
A．what was it that
B．what was that
C．what it was that
D．what that was
26、 Although Paris is often considered the city of romance, close to a million adults who call it home are single. Many single people say that France’s capital is one of the most difficult places to meet people. The complaints of this lonely group have inspired a new phenomenon known as “supermarket dating”. At Galerie Lafayette Gourmet, singles can shop for more than just the items on their grocery list. They can look for someone who has blue eyes, brown hair, and is 1.8 meters tall, or whatever may be on their romantic shopping list.
At this Paris location, single people of all ages can schedule their shopping for Thursday nights between 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. When they walk through the door, they pick up a purple basket to advise that they are looking for love. They try to arrive early because the baskets disappear quickly, and then they have to wait in line for their turn to wander the store aisles. With purple baskets in hand, shoppers can consider their romantic options while they pick out their groceries. When they are ready to pay, they can go to the checkout line for singles who want to chat.
Most of the people who look for love in the supermarket are skeptical of Internet dating. They know that it is easy to embellish (美化) one’s appearance or to lie about one’s age over the Internet. The supermarket, on the other hand, is considered a safe and casual environment in which to meet a potential match. In addition, what one finds in another’s grocery basket can say a thing or two about that person’s character or intentions. Buying pet food can be a man’s way of showing a potential match that he has a sensitive side. Women who fill their baskets with low-fat food show their healthy style of living. These days it’s possible to find much more than food at a grocery store.
【1】What do many single people in Pairs complain about?
A.The difficulty in finding a match.
B.The idea of supermarket dating.
C.The items on their grocery list.
D.The inconvenience in shopping.
【2】Which of the following can be inferred but is not clearly stated in the second paragraph?
A.The dating supermarket is located in Paris.
B.The dating supermarket is open only on Thursday evenings.
C.Only single people can shop in the supermarket.
D.The dating supermarket has very good business.
【3】How do love shoppers meet one another?
A.They schedule their meeting in advance.
B.They go through a special checkout.
C.They pick out their groceries with great care.
D.They dial the phone numbers on their shopping items.
【4】Why do the people prefer the supermarket dating to Internet dating?
A.The supermarket dating is more convenient.
B.The supermarket dating is more fun.
C.The supermarket dating is more trustworthy.
D.The supermarket dating is more economical.
27、St Kilda is a tiny archipelage (群岛) of the North Atlantic Ocean. The islands are among the most spectacular, but the greatest fascination is that, for over a thousand years, people lived there and possessed a sense of community. Cut off from the mainland, the islanders had a distinct way of living their lives, mainly eating the seabirds that returned to breed on the rocks.
Isolation also had a big effect upon St Kildans’ attitudes and ideas. The people sacrificed themselves year in and year out, in a constant battle to secure a livelihood. In such harsh conditions, life was only possible because the whole community worked together.
In the 19th century St Kilda was subject to pressures from the outside world. Education, religion and tourism all attempted to throw the St Kildans’ way of life into doubt. In the early 20th century, the strength of the community became weakened as contact with the rest of Britain increased. When disease cut their numbers, and wind and sea made it difficult to get adequate food, the St Kildans were forced to turn to the mainland for assistance.
In 1930, the St Kildans finally agreed to abandon their homes. They settled on the Scottish mainland, not realizing it meant throwing themselves into the 20 century. As adults, they had to accept those values most Scots believe in. For instance, the islanders found difficult to base their existence upon money. They had never lived in a world where they bought goods and services from each other.
The islanders showed themselves indifferent to the jobs they were given on the mainland. The labours asked of them were unskilled compared with the spectacular skills they had once performed in order to kill seabirds. Moreover, killing birds had once provided the community with food to survive. On the mainland, however, the tasks they were asked to perform did not provide them immediately with what was needed to keep them fed and warm.
The history of the St Kildans after the evacuation (撤离), of their inability and lack of resolution to fit into urban society, makes sad reading. When they were resettled on the mainland, the St Kildans were forced to live in a society whose values were unacceptable and incomprehensible to the majority of them. For many, the move was a tragedy.
【1】According to Paragraph 3, the following factors lead to St Kildans seeking help from outside EXCEPT ________.
A．unbearable wind
B．insufficient food supply
C．contact with Britain
D．worsening health
【2】After the St Kildans inhabited Scotland, they ________.
A．soon learned how to buy goods and services from others
B．had trouble adapting to the value of dominant society
C．exhibited willingness to carry out their given jobs
D．had the opportunity to show their skills of killing seabirds
【3】Which of the following is NOT about how people used to live on St Kilda?
A．The major source of food was found locally.
B．It was essential for people to help each other.
C．Very few people had visited mainland Scotland.
D．Money played an insignificant role in life.
【4】What is the passage mainly concerned with?
A．The role of money in modern communities.
B．How a community adapted to a different form of life.
C．The destruction of an old-fashioned community.
D．How a small community fight against opposite conditions.
28、 Johnny Smith was a good math student at a high school. He loved his computer. He came home early every day, then he worked with it till midnight. But Johnny was not a good English student, not good at all. He got an F in his English class.
One day after school Johnny joined his computer to the computer in his high school office. The school office computer had the grades of all the students: the math grades, the science grades, the grades in arts and music, and the grades in English. He found his English grade. An F! Johnny changed his English grade from an F to A. Johnny' parents looked at his report card. They were very happy. "An A in English!" said Johnny's Dad. "You're a very clever boy, Johnny." Johnny is a hacker.
Hackers know how to take information from other computers and put new information in. Using a modem, they join their computers to other computers secretly. School headmasters and teachers are worried about hackers. So are the police, for some people even take money from bank computer account and put it into their own ones. And they never have to leave home to do it! They are called hackers.
【1】Johnny changed his English grade with the computer in _______.
A. the classroom B. the school office
C. a bank near his house D. his own house
【2】When Johnny's parents saw the report, they were happy because _______.
A. Johnny was good at math
B. Johnny loved computers
C. Johnny could join one computer to another
D. they thought Johnny was not poor in English any longer
【3】Who are worried about hackers in the story?
A. Johnny's parents. B. School headmasters, teachers and the police.
C. The police. D. School headmasters and teachers.
【4】The last paragraph is about _______.
A. Johnny B. computers
C. hackers D. model
29、 If you're tired of the big city pace and noise, relax yourself by taking a day or a weekend exploring one of these four Georgia small towns：
Senoia
About 45 miles from Atlanta, if you want to visit the classic small town, Senoia is the best choice. Built in 1866 as a railroad town, its picture perfection has been filmed for the movies like Fried Green Tomatoes.
Hartwell
109 miles from Atlanta
Named for Nancy Hart，a heroine of the Revolutionary War who served as a spy and captured a group of Tories who threatened her home， Hartwell is known as the “Best city by a Dam Site”.
Tiger
105 miles from Atlanta in northeast Georgia, this small mountain community sits at the base of 2 856-foot Tiger Mountain, and you can drive Old U. S. 441 right through town and into the countryside any season of the year. The tiny town itself boasts the Tiger Drive-In.
Another attraction is the Tiger Mountain Winery, operating from the site of a five-generation old family farm and winner of three 2017 silver medals in the Los Angeles Wine Competition. Its tasting room is open daily.
Tallulah Falls
About 96 miles northeast of Atlanta
Near the Tallulah River and named for the five falls that flow downward very fast through the gorge，Tallulah Falls had a population of just 168 at the 2010 census.
It’s a fine spot for fishing and picnicking on the town’s three lakes，swimming at the Georgia Power Company’s Terrora Beach. Come Saturday night in spring，summer and folk stay for live Bluegrass bands on Bluegrass Square in downtown Tallulah Falls. You can even bring your own instrument and join in.
【1】Who does the author write the passage for?
A. People living in the city.
B. People living in the countryside.
C. Students at universities.
D. Tourists travelling abroad.
【2】What is Tiger famous for?
A. Tigers in the town.
B. Its beautiful scenery.
C. Its history and location.
D. Drive in and wine.
【3】Which of the following will you go to if you are crazy about sports and music?
A. Senoia.
B. Hartwell.
C. Tiger.
D. Tallulah Falls.
30、 I met my wife at a party when I just finished my master's degree.A friend introduced me to her and we had a(n)_______talk at the party.I was quite_______that she had written a novel.I said,“I always admire those who are good at_______novels but I'm just_______.”To my surprise,she replied,“How can you know it if you don't have a_______?”
We kept in touch after the party and she_______me to try my hand,_______all I had ever written were scientific papers and articles on butterflies.I was_______Alexander the Great,but there were already some wonderful novels about the man.I did not feel I could_______with those,so I took a side step.I invented a junior officer in his army,had him wounded in Scythia and left behind as the________headed east,out of which came my book Lion of Scythia!My wife corrected my first________.There was more________on the page than black.________,I didn't give up and sent the book to the same publisher that my wife used to send her books to.Many days passed by and I didn't________anything back.So I completely forgot it and got back to my________on butterflies.However,the life-changing day came,18 months after I had started writing,I got an email saying that my book had been________and was to be published.
That was twenty years ago.I'm________writing and I'm about to start my 37th novel(29 published so far).It is now a part of my life.I can't let one single day go________writing and I set myself a goal of at least 1,000 words a day.I push the________forward,even if I write rubbish.I can always go________and rewrite or edit,but I have never suffered from writer's block.
A．hard
B．great
C．empty
D．secret
A．moved
B．worried
C．impressed
D．frightened
A．writing
B．reading
C．editing
D．reviewing
A．hopeless
B．harmless
C．careless
D．endless
A．break
B．try
C．name
D．call
A．permitted
B．forbade
C．encouraged
D．promised
A．because
B．unless
C．if
D．though
A．sure of
B．proud of
C．worried about
D．interested in
A．protect
B．talk
C．compete
D．play
A．community
B．committee
C．army
D．family
A．work
B．report
C．magazine
D．diary
A．red
B．yellow
C．brown
D．blue
A．Therefore
B．However
C．So far
D．In all
A．pay
B．teach
C．hear
D．send
A．news
B．opinion
C．dependence
D．research
A．discussed
B．inspired
C．challenged
D．accepted
A．still
B．even
C．ever
D．also
A．into
B．without
C．for
D．after
A．theory
B．story
C．business
D．speech
A．away
B．off
C．out
D．back
31、I was on my cellphone sharing my excitement about the stories we received for a new book about resolutions (决心). When I _______ my call, my 11-year-old son Bailey asked if he could write a story. I was surprised by his _______ and asked if he had “resolved”to do something _______ in his life. His reply _______ me. He said,“I have resolved to be nicer to younger children.”
Bailey has always been generous with older kids. _______, when it comes to younger kids, he falls _______. He gets angry when they touch his Lego creations or _______ to understand how to play his video games.
My husband and I have many friends with younger children who _______ regularly. Each time before they arrive, we tell Bailey how we would _______ it if he were more patient with the younger kids. He starts out great, but as the night wears on, his patience ________. I found it interesting that he was ________ making a change.
Later, I ________ our conversation and realized that Bailey had actually taken action. The last time our friend’s son, Brayden, ________, Bailey invited him to play with his Legos. Instead of getting angry that Brayden was not ________ correctly, according to Bailey’s ________, he allowed him to create his own version of an airplane. When playing video games, instead of telling Brayden he was too ________ to understand the concept, he gave him an unplugged (没插电的) ________ and let Brayden believe he was fighting alongside Bailey.
As parents, we often feel as if our ________ fall on deaf ears, but now I realize that my son has been listening all along. He is ________ to be a better person and I am ________ of him.
【1】
A．expected
B．ended
C．returned
D．answered
【2】
A．concern
B．talent
C．request
D．belief
【3】
A．different
B．adventurous
C．scientific
D．enjoyable
【4】
A．puzzled
B．embarrassed
C．annoyed
D．surprised
【5】
A．Therefore
B．Instead
C．However
D．Besides
【6】
A．asleep
B．sick
C．impatient
D．silent
【7】
A．agree
B．fail
C．tend
D．manage
【8】
A．visit
B．practice
C．perform
D．debate
【9】
A．handle
B．appreciate
C．recognize
D．replace
【10】
A．pays off
B．takes over
C．reaches out
D．wears out
【11】
A．casually
B．normally
C．innocently
D．voluntarily
【12】
A．concentrated
B．recalled
C．counted
D．commented
【13】
A．came over
B．gave up
C．showed off
D．ran away
【14】
A．writing
B．reading
C．building
D．sitting
【15】
A．standards
B．situations
C．memories
D．experiments
【16】
A．weak
B．nervous
C．busy
D．young
【17】
A．controller
B．freezer
C．computer
D．lamp
【18】
A．assessments
B．achievements
C．instructions
D．imaginations
【19】
A．pretending
B．refusing
C．training
D．attempting
【20】
A．aware
B．proud
C．tired
D．afraid
32、A daughter complained to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how to _______ and want to give up. It seemed as one problem was solved. a new one_______.
Her father took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a(n)_______ . In one he placed carrots, the second eggs, and the last ground coffee beans. He let them _______ and boil, without saying a word.
The daughter sucked her teeth and impatiently waited. In about twenty minutes he turned off the _______ . He fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then he_______ the coffee out and placed it in a mug. Turning to her he asked, "Darling, what do you see?”
“Carrots, eggs, and coffee." she replied.
He brought her closer and asked her to_______the carrots, she did and noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After _______ the egg, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to sip the coffee. She _______ , as she tasted its rich fragrance.
“What does it mean. Father?” she asked.
He explained that each of them had faced the same________boiling water, but each reacted________.The carrot went in strong, and hard. But after being subjected (to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been ________. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting________ the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were ________,however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
“Which are you?” he asked his daughter.
When adversity (逆境) knocks on your door, how do you________? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
【1】
A．make it
B．catch it
C．make up
D．catch up
【2】
A．mattered
B．arose
C．boosted
D．ceased
【3】
A．boil
B．pause
C．end
D．stop
【4】
A．stand
B．fall
C．sit
D．jump
【5】
A．water
B．light
C．tap
D．burners
【6】
A．brought
B．cleared
C．spooned
D．carried
【7】
A．roast
B．feel
C．squeeze
D．smell
【8】
A．shelling
B．covering
C．frying
D．laying
【9】
A．cried
B．sniffed
C．smiled
D．complained
【10】
A．adversity
B．dilemma
C．thing
D．occasion
【11】
A．fiercely
B．calmly
C．commonly
D．differently
【12】
A．soft
B．fragile
C．weak
D．strong
【13】
A．through
B．over
C．in
D．front
【14】
A．similar
B．usual
C．original
D．unique
【15】
A．avoid
B．answer
C．reflect
D．respond
33、 In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The ___is that countries around the world have growing mountains of____because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.
How did we____a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to____an object than to spend time and money to repair it.____modern manufacturing (制造业) and technology, companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and____.
Another cause is our____of disposable (一次性的) products. As____people, we are always looking for____to save time and make our lives easier. Companies____thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.
Our appetite for new products also____to the problem. We are____buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that____is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we____useful possessions to make room for new ones.
All around the world, we can see the____of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger. To____the amount of rubbish and to protect the____, more governments are requiring people to recycle materials.____, this is not enough to solve our problem.
Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions____throwing them away. We also need to rethink our attitudes about____. Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.
【1】A. problem B. reason C. project D. key
【2】A. gifts B. products C. debt D. rubbish
【3】A. face B. change C. observe D. become
【4】A. hide B. replace C. control D. withdraw
【5】A. Except for B. As to C. Thanks to D. Regardless of
【6】A. safe B. cheap C. funny D. powerful
【7】A. prevention B. lack C. love D. division
【8】A. sensitive B. busy C. brave D. kind
【9】A. places B. ways C. jobs D. friends
【10】A. produce B. receive C. donate D. preserve
【11】A. adapts B. returns C. contributes D. responds
【12】A. addicted to B. tired of C. worried about D. ashamed for
【13】A. larger B. stronger C. higher D. newer
【14】A. throw away B. pay for C. hold onto D. pick up
【15】A. advantages B. consequences C. functions D. purposes
【16】A. decrease B. record C. show D. measure
【17】A. technology B. consumers C. environment D. brands
【18】A. Meanwhile B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. However
【19】A. instead of B. in favour of C. after D. by
【20】A. advertising B. collecting C. repairing D. spending
34、Directions: Fill in each blank to make the passage make sense and well connected in writing style. The initial letter of each word has been given. (please write each answer in a COMPLETE word on the answer card.
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
In Congress, July 4, 1776
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s god entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should d【1】 the causes which impel them to the separation.
We h【2】 these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created e【3】, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable R【4】, that among these are life, L【5】, and the pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these rights, g 【6】 are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the P 【7】 to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, l【8】 its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such f【9】, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience has shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariable the same Object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their d 【10】, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
35、阅读短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic p【1】 the spread of the deadly virus. But it is also i【2】. For one, we can no longer unlock our phones using facial recognition since a good part of our face is c【3】.
F【4】, tech companies are working to solve the problem. Apple, for example, offered a new way to unlock your iPhone and iPad with its l【5】 software update, iOS13.5, w【6】 was released on May 20.
Even though the update still won’t recognize your masked face, it makes the whole process f【7】. While the old system wouldn’t allow access t【8】 the passcode screen before three failed face scan attempts, iOS13.5 will send you straight to the passcode screen when you swipe up.
It might only s【9】 you a few seconds, but those few seconds “benefit public health by eliminating the temptation for people to r【10】 their masks in order to unlock their device”.
36、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Everyone has their own unique fingerprint; 【1】 makes fingerprints an ideal way to unlock smartphones. However, this may be 【2】 (safe) than we think.
Scientists at New York University and Michigan State University in the US have developed a set of fake fingerprints. They say that the prints 【3】 unlock any fingerprint-enabled smartphone up to 65 percent of the time.
The artificial fingerprints 【4】 (create) by using many common features found in human prints. They work 【5】 taking advantage of the way smartphone scanners check a fingerprint.
The fingerprint scanners 【6】 (use) in smartphones are so small that they only read parts of fingerprints. So they have to take many scans of your finger or thumb (拇指) 【7】 they work properly. Smartphones also let users save several finger and thumbprints. Since a print only has to match one of the saved images 【8】 (unlock) the phone, the scanner is more likely to make mistakes.
Although the scientists have only tested their findings in computer simulations (模拟), 【9】 (worry) about the safety of using fingerprints are reasonable .They warn that the technology used to create artificial fingerprints is improving 【10】 (extreme) fast.
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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、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
A class pet can be an invaluable experience for elementary school children. The pet can teach responsibility, build a connection to the classroom, serve as a motivator, and be something for the children to love. If the teacher is willing to take on the added responsibility of caring for an animal in addition to all of the children in the classroom, a class pet can be a wonderful addition to a class.
Many factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing a class pet. It cannot be too big, as classrooms generally have limited space. Cost should also be considered since the teacher will likely have to pay for the pet, its food and its habitat. It must also be somewhat hardy (耐寒的). Each particular type of animal has its advantages and disadvantages, and a teacher must weigh these and make a decision about which one is right for his or her class.
Birds are physically more delicate (娇养) than many other animals. They will not survive in drafts (气流) and need a somewhat regulated temperature in their environment. Many birds are quite social and do best with other birds or when being handled routinely by people who can be appropriate with them. Young children are not likely to have the skill to handle a bird without harming it, making it a poor choice for a class pet.
Some reptiles are beautiful to look at but are delicate, afraid of cold, light sensitivity or poisonous and shouldn’t be handled by children. Others are more hardy but require expensive habitats. Most snakes eat rats and mice, which may be a frightening thing for small children to witness.
A hardy fish, such as a betta, is a good low-cost option for a class pet. They are obviously not huggable or able to be caught by children. Besides, they are inexpensive, have relatively long life spans, and can be kept in a simple fish bowl.
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39、假定你是李华，你市图书馆将举办中国茶文化展览。你校外教Smith先生对此很感兴趣，请用英语给他写一封邮件，邀请他参加该活动。内容包括：
1. 展览时间及地点；
2. 展览内容：中国茶的历史、文化；茶叶、茶具等；
3. 观看茶艺表演、品茶。
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：茶具tea set；茶艺the art of tea-making
Dear Mr. Smith,
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Yours,
Li Hua
40、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
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.
41、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After graduating from college, I worked as a salesman for a piano company. We advertised our pianos in small town newspapers and then, when we had received many replies, we would load our little trucks, and drive into the area and sell the pianos to those who had replied.
Every time we advertised, we would receive a reply on a postcard which said, “Please bring me a new piano for my little granddaughter. It must be red mahogany (红木). I can pay $10 a month with my egg money.” Of course, we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month. No finance company would carry a contract with payments that small, so we ignored her postcards.
One day, however, I happened to be in that area calling on other replies, and out of curiosity I decided to look the old lady up. I found pretty much what I expected: The old lady lived in a one-room cabin in the middle of a cotton field. The cabin had a dirt floor and there were chickens in the house. Obviously, the old lady could not have qualified to purchase anything on credit — no car, no phone, no real job, nothing but a roof over her head and not a very good one at that.
I could see daylight through it in several places. Her little granddaughter was about 10, barefoot and wearing a feed sack (麻布袋) dress. I explained to the old lady that we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month and that she should stop writing to us every time she saw our ad. I drove away heartsick, but my advice had no effect — she still sent us the same post card every six weeks. Always wanting a new piano, red mahogany, please, and swearing she would never miss a $10 payment. It was sad.
Several years later, I owned my own piano company, and when I advertised in that area, the postcards started coming to me. For months, I ignored them — what else could I do?
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But then, one day when I was in the area, I made a big decision.
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Twenty years later while sitting at a bar, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me.
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