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1、 – Is John coming by train?
– He should, but he _______ not. He likes driving his car.
A．must
B．can
C．need
D．may
2、Between the two parts of the concert there was an interval, _____ audience can go and buy some snacks.
A.where B.when C.how D.why
3、_________, I’ve never seen anyone who’s as capable as Kate.
A. As long as I have travelled B. Now that I have travelled so much
C. As I have travelled much D. Much as I have travelled
4、________ from heart trouble for years, Professor White has to take some medicine with him wherever he goes.
A．Suffered
B．Suffering
C．Having suffered
D．Being suffered
5、We found ______ very important to keep the light out of a darkroom.
A.it’s B.that C.it D.不填
6、We had a long way to go, and the snowstorm ________ our difficulties.
A.referred to B.added to
C.belonged to D.turned to
7、In this article, you need to back up general statements with _______ examples.
A.shabby B.spicy C.specific D.stubborn
8、We have entered an age _________ dreams have the best chance of coming true.
A.which B.that C.when D.how
9、My brother ________ to college last year, but unfortunately he wasn’t able to take the examination because he was seriously ill.
A. needn’t have gone
B. shouldn’t have gone
C. could have gone
D. must have gone
10、I’m not going to put myself _____ the bank.
A. at the mercy of B. apart from
C. all the time D. in the history of
11、The Smiths bought a new car, which was the________of their neighbours.
A.envy B.admire C.respect D.proud
12、It was 1897 ____a European chemist called Dr. Felix Hoffman produced aspirin from this chemical.
A.that B.how C.when D.which
13、The number of teenagers who commit crimes _________ 20% over the past years.
A．have been reduced by
B．has been reduced by
C．have been reduced to
D．has been reduced to
14、Parents in Glasgow are reacting against the plan to _______ 25 primary schools.
A.slow down B.shut down C.set down D.settle down
15、The young teacher has ________ ambitious.
A. been proved to be B. proved to be
C. been proved D. proved being
16、He made a considerable_______selling waste materials.
A.wealth B.possessions C.property D.fortune
17、Teaching is not just a simple piece of work; it’s an art _____ a science.
A.is based on B.based with C.based on D.depended on
18、Leonardo da Vinci was an extraordinary genius, _______ is believed _______ “Renaissance man”.
A.who, to be B.that, to be C.which, to have been D.whom, to have been
19、A travelling mother’s worst nightmare had come true. I ran to the car so fast that the heel of my shoe _______ .
A. broke up B. broke off
C. broke out D. broke away
20、I am very outgoing and have learned to ______ to my disability.
A.adopt B.adapt C.suit D.accustomed
21、Do you think climbing is _____ to our health?
A.beneficial B.invaluable C.advisable D.worthy
22、The architecture as well as all the art works of The Forbidden City is well ____________ by professional staff.
A. accustomed B. erupted
C. assumed D. preserved
23、He speaks English well indeed, but of course not ________ as a native speaker.
A. as fluent B. more fluent C. so fluently D. much fluently
24、Cunningham would go out onto the streets of New York each and every day to photograph ordinary people ________ the weather.
A．instead of
B．regardless of
C．owing to
D．thanks to
25、His election campaigns were infamous for their cruelty — he often made sure that those who did not vote for him would never vote again — but the ________ of his involvement has never been clear.
A．vision
B．vulnerability
C．depth
D．misconception
26、Go Green Without a Green Thumb
If you’re anything like me, you manage to kill absolutely every plant that comes your way. Whatever the opposite of a green thumb is, that’s what I have. No matter how hard I try, I can’t manage to keep flowers alive for more than a few days.
So I’ve taken matters into my own hands and made a list of plants that even I couldn’t kill, and decided to share it with everyone out there who also lacks a green thumb.
1. Jade
We commonly think of jade as a beautiful stone, but it also happens to be a plant that requires hardly any care and will give your apartment an air of elegance. There are only two things you need to do to take care of this plant:
• Water the plant when the soil becomes moderately dry.
• Wipe down the leaves every once in a while to remove dust.
2. African Violet
Want to add a little color to your apartment? That can be challenging if you don’t have a green thumb—most flowering plants require a ton of care. Fortunately, African violets are not one of those plants.
Simply water them once a week and enjoy their beautiful blue, pink and purple hues! Just do your best to avoid getting any water on the plants’ leaves, as this can cause water spots.
3. Aloe
Aloe is also a plant that even the worst gardener among us can manage to keep alive.
Step one: Acquire plant.
Step two: Water it when the soil is completely dry, about every two to three weeks.
Note: Aloe can be poisonous for your pet. If you have pets, make sure to only plant pet-friendly plants.
4. Lucky Bamboo
To bring some good fortune into your apartment, purchase some lucky bamboo. This houseplant does best in dim lighting, so keep it away from windows. Other than that, all you need to do is make sure the roots are always covered in water (an inch or two should do the trick).
【1】What does the underlined phrase “a green thumb” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A.An environmentally friendly lifestyle. B.A talent to grow plants.
C.A way to kill all the plants. D.An ability to decorate one’s apartment.
【2】Which of the following plants needs watering frequently?
A.Jade. B.African Violet.
C.Aloe. D.Lucky Bamboo.
【3】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A.To introduce several plants that requires little special care.
B.To share with readers the author’s opinion on growing plants.
C.To attract readers to buy some of their products on the list.
D.To call on readers to protect the environment in daily life.
27、 The term “multitasking” originally referred to a computer’s ability to carry out several tasks at one time. For many people, multitasking has become a way of life and even a key to success. In fact, some excellent mental aerobic exercises (大脑训练) involve engaging the brain in two or more challenging activities at a time. Although checking e-mail while talking on a phone and reading the newspaper may be second nature for some people, many times multitasking can make us less productive, rather than more. And studies show that too much multitasking can lead to increased stress, anxiety and memory loss.
In order to multitask, the brain uses an area known as the prefrontal cortex (前额叶脑皮层). Brian scans of volunteers performing multiple tasks together show that as they shift from task to task, this front part of the brain actually takes a moment of rest between tasks. You may have experienced a prefrontal cortex “moment of rest” yourself if you’ve ever dialed (拨电话) a phone number and suddenly forgotten who you dialed when the line is answered. What probably occurred is that between the dialing and the answering, your mind shifted to anther thought or task, and then took that “moment” to come back. Research has also shown that for many volunteers, job efficiency (效率) declines while multitasking, as compared to when they perform only one task at a time.
Multitasking is easiest when at least one of the tasks is habitual, or requires little thought. Most people don’t find it difficult to eat and read the newspaper at the same time. However, when two or more attention-requiring tasks are attempted at one time, people sometimes make mistakes.
We often don’t remember things as well when we’re trying to manage several details at the same time. Without mental focus, we may not pay enough attention to new information coming in, so it never makes it into our memory stores. That is one of the main reasons we forget people’s names---even sometimes right after they have introduced themselves. Multitasking can also affect our relationships. If someone checks their e-mail while on the phone with a friend, they may come off as absent-minded or disinterested. It can also cause that person to miss or overlook key information being passed on to them.
【1】Why are some mental aerobic exercises designed to engage people in multitasking?
A.To reduce their stress and anxiety.
B.To develop their communication skills.
C.To help them perform daily tasks more easily.
D.To make them more productive.
【2】According to Paragraph 2, why may a person suddenly forget who has called?
A.He may leave his prefrontal cortex temporarily damaged.
B.He is probably not very familiar with the person he has called.
C.He is probably interrupted by another task.
D.He may need a rest between dialing and speaking.
【3】People tend to make mistakes when ____.
A.new messages are processed one after another
B.their relationships with others are affected
C.the tasks require little thought
D.they perform several challenging tasks at a time.
【4】What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Multitasking has become a way of life.
B.Multitasking exercises need to be improved.
C.Multitasking often leads to efficiency decline.
D.Multitasking enables people to remember things better.
28、 The time that cars could go completely driverless is coming "very soon", according to Jianxiong Xiao, CEO and founder of AutoX, a Shenzhen-based start-up developing autonomous driving technology.
Now, most regulations across various cities in China still require the presence of a safety driver in vehicles, but the company foresees that as more data gets captured over time, that requirement would be reduced, Xiao told CNBC's "Street Signs Asia" on Wednesday.
The autonomous driving tech firm chose to partner with Alibaba's AMAP—a Chinese mapping service provider—to roll out its RoboTaxi ride hailing service in Shanghai on Monday. AMAP is a "super mobility app" with almost 500 million active monthly users, according to Xiao.
AutoX had received support from Shanghai authorities to roll out a fleet of 100 autonomous ride-hailing cars in Shanghai's Jiading district in September last year.
Earlier this month, AutoX announced that it had set up an 80, 000 square feet RoboTaxi operations center in Shanghai to help facilitate(使容易)operations of its driverless fleet, as well as act as a center to collect data from daily operations.
Backed by investors such as Alibaba, Shanghai Motor and Dongfeng Motor, AutoX is one of the players in the trillion U. S. dollar Chinese autonomous driving vehicles market alongside others like DiDi Chuxing.
Xiao said they were working with the technology to ensure the vehicles were "very, very safe" and are carrying out a lot of testing.
Over a hundred vehicles have been arranged on roads daily to obtain enough data needed to validate the software and system, according to Xiao.
He added that the company was also running a hundred times more simulations(模拟)in the car every day, and the "huge amount of data" would help to prove that the vehicles could be used in "full safety".
"Our goal is not to just make(it)as safe as human beings, but going one step forward to really make…a superhuman safety standard; (cars)that(can)drive much safer than any human being ever, " Xiao said.
【1】What will be most required to go driverless according to CEO of AutoX?
A.Traffic regulations. B.Driving technology.
C.Enough data. D.Mapping service.
【2】What is the attitude of Shanghai authorities towards driverless technology?
A.Doubtful. B.Favorable.
C.Critical. D.Uncaring.
【3】Which of the following can replace the underlined word "validate" in paragraph 8?
A.test B.invent
C.develop D.design
【4】Where does the passage probably come from?
A.A biography. B.An advertisement.
C.A textbook. D.A news report.
29、 I have seen Charlotte waiting for a bus many times. She is in her 80s. She is small and thin. She lives in a nursing home near my home. I have got to know her as I stop and give her a lift any time I see her. Even if I am going in the opposite direction or I have just been out for a pint of milk, I still give her a lift.
Charlotte looks elderly and weak but last time I gave her a lift she told me she’d been on a helicopter ride, even showing photos to prove it! She had gone with her daughter and granddaughter and she looked as if she enjoyed the whole experience! I told her she was braver than I was! I also loved to do that in this technological age, and her family were considerate enough to print the photos out for Charlotte.
I met her recently in Lisburn town center where we both live. She was sitting on a bench with a few items of shopping. I asked her if I could give her a lift home, though she didn’t recognize me, as I was out of context for her - that is, I was not in my car. She explained she was going to visit the elderly in a nearby home. She thanked me for my offer but did not want to take me out of my way and was happy to take a bus as she usually do when going there. I told her it was my pleasure and planned to meet her a few minutes later when I had picked up my shopping. Charlotte happily agreed. I picked her up and dropped her off at the home. She told me someone else usually brought her home.
Charlotte might look like a thin weak old lady in her 80s but I can see through that, she’s young at heart, she can soar high into the sky and at the same time she’s grounded enough to visit “the elderly” who may need a visit, company and a friendly face.
When I grow up I want to be as young as Charlotte.
【1】Why does the author mention the helicopter ride in Para.2?
A.To show Charlotte’s passion for life.
B.To praise Charlotte’s considerate family.
C.To explain Charlotte’s interest in aircrafts.
D.To prove Charlotte’s good physical condition.
【2】What can we learn from Para.3?
A.Charlotte recognized me the moment she saw me.
B.That day Charlotte took a bus to the nearby home.
C.It was a habit for Charlotte to visit the elderly in the nearby home.
D.Later I drove over to pick Charlotte up and brought her back.
【3】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.Tips on How to Grow Old
B.Happiness and Fun in the Old Age
C.Friendship Formed on Car Rides
D.A Young Lady Called Charlotte
30、 I opened the hotel curtains to find dark rainy streets. After training in nearly 100-degree weather in St. Louis, I wasn't _______ a rainy 55-degree day. However, it didn't _______because it was marathon day.
My group _______with ponchos (雨披) on. I took off the poncho around Mile 9 as the rain seemed less _______.
I was still energized at Mile 13, and supporters were still _______ us on. Not too long after Mile 20, I was feeling some _______ in my legs. I never stopped though. I just put my head up and _______ going. As Mile 22 passed, I _______ and I began to cry, but kept on moving. The view alongside was _______ and it kept my mind busy.
At the end of Mile 25, my body was beat. As I saw that finish line in the wind, I put all my__________into running for it. The__________said my name and made some careless Irish remarks that I can't remember, and I__________the line in total tiredness. Some staff__________me my marathon medal, bottled water, and helped me keep warm.
Traveling for my first marathon will be__________remembered. I could not have done this without the__________of my family, friends, Coach Rich, my teammates and my sister, who gave me the strength to__________. As Norman D. Vaughan, the surviving member of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition said, “Dream big and be __________ to fail. ”
What will be the most impressive __________ for me? The __________ from Mile 20 to the end. No matter how much you read about how to prepare for the final few miles, it's a true __________ of your mental endurance (耐力).
【1】A.wasting B.arranging C.enjoying D.expecting
【2】A.fail B.lose C.matter D.work
【3】A.escaped B.started C.approved D.protested
【4】A.heavy B.mild C.slight D.bright
【5】A.touching B.cheering C.crying D.trying
【6】A.power B.anger C.pain D.relief
【7】A.practiced B.continued C.avoided D.imagined
【8】A.took off B.settled in C.broke down D.dressed up
【9】A.confusing B.usual C.simple D.inspiring
【10】A.energy B.pressure C.relaxation D.elegance
【11】A.volunteer B.editor C.interviewee D.announcer
【12】A.crossed B.drew C.swallowed D.burned
【13】A.showed B.bought C.handed D.lent
【14】A.mistakenly B.strangely C.luckily D.truly
【15】A.education B.support C.admiration D.treatment
【16】A.finish B.perform C.suffer D.assist
【17】A.brave B.guilty C.firm D.anxious
【18】A.wish B.exercise C.memory D.judgment
【19】A.suspect B.struggle C.cheat D.argument
【20】A.cause B.question C.favor D.test
31、Have you ever thought about making a huge fortune from the things around you during your whole childhood? Actually, Zhang Yue is a person whose business became _________ in that way.
The place where her success happens is her _________, where Zhang grew roses to start her business. Surrounded by roses as she was growing up, she just looked on them as _________ things. It was only after graduating from university overseas and _________ to visit her parents that Zhang realized the _________ of her business—the conditions there are ideal to plant roses. Zhang therefore decided to stay in her hometown and grow roses, which _________ many people at the beginning.
As someone who grew up in the country, Zhang already knew _________ about growing plants. _______, she had to overcome a number of obstacles in nursing her business to the success. The biggest _________ at the initial phase was that few villagers in the village believed she could __________ a multi-million yuan business from __________. Her career didn’t take a turning point until a major Asian manufacturer of cosmetics(化妆品)__________ purchase her product and help with its __________ to the whole world. It was only then that the locals began to __________ her. Now her product is one of the best in Asia.
Like Zhang, an increasing number of young people are thinking of starting their own business. Seeing her peers who also dream of success and __________, Zhang says, “To succeed in business, you need __________ a good idea, hard work and determination. What really __________ is a sound business plan, plenty of capital to __________ equipment, good management and promoting skills.” She __________, “Most of all, you should be __________ enough and consult the experienced business people.”
【1】
A．disappointing
B．successful
C．impressive
D．ordinary
【2】
A．family
B．country
C．university
D．hometown
【3】
A．popular
B．unusual
C．common
D．unique
【4】
A．returning
B．volunteering
C．intending
D．hesitating
【5】
A．mistake
B．potential
C．truth
D．significance
【6】
A．influenced
B．entertained
C．angered
D．surprised
【7】
A．nothing
B．everything
C．something
D．anything
【8】
A．Meanwhile
B．Besides
C．However
D．Therefore
【9】
A．challenge
B．choice
C．advantage
D．expectation
【10】
A．invent
B．develop
C．discover
D．approve
【11】
A．villagers
B．parents
C．flowers
D．products
【12】
A．was likely to
B．was willing to
C．was able to
D．was eager to
【13】
A．consumption
B．publication
C．distribution
D．circulation
【14】
A．believe
B．admit
C．appreciate
D．understand
【15】
A．health
B．happiness
C．independence
D．power
【16】
A．more than
B．less than
C．rather than
D．other than
【17】
A．lasts
B．succeeds
C．matters
D．exists
【18】
A．transport
B．repair
C．borrow
D．purchase
【19】
A．adds
B．explains
C．answers
D．responds
【20】
A．confident
B．ambitious
C．proud
D．modest
32、The family had had a cat for years. Then, one day, the children finally ______ to persuade their parents to get them a dog as well. So a little Labrador（拉布拉多犬）________ .
The dog was so ________ that everyone wanted to hold him and he charmed everyone by just loving them. The cat made it very clear she did not welcome another ________ in the house, but the dog just _______ the cat anyway. The little dog ________ her anywhere, and tried to make friends with the angry cat. No amount of ________ behavior from the cat could persuade the dog not to love the cat.
The family thought the cat would ________ like the dog.
Then one day the family heard horrible ________ from their back yard. They ran to the _________ to see what was happening. They lived in the suburbs and so they saw a real lynx（猞猁）was just planning on ________ their cat for lunch. The poor cat had nowhere to run or hide. It would only be a matter of seconds and their cat would be _________.
And then suddenly a black lightning ran to the rescue. The little dog ________ the big lynx with all its strength. It did not ________ or stop to think. It saw its ________ in trouble and did what had to be done. The family opened the window and started yelling and the father ran to the yard. The lynx soon disappeared into the ________.
And ever since that day the cat’s behavior toward the dog ________ totally. Now it was the cat that followed the hero dog everywhere. They ________ in the same basket. The cat even let the dog eat from her bowl.
So if ever anyone is ________ towards you, don’t turn your back on them. They may not rescue your ________ ---but their kindness can certainly rescue your day!
【1】
A．tried
B．managed
C．failed
D．refused
【2】
A．agreed
B．visited
C．survived
D．arrived
【3】
A．brave
B．shy
C．cute
D．proud
【4】
A．pet
B．visitor
C．baby
D．relative
【5】
A．chased
B．amused
C．loved
D．respected
【6】
A．watched
B．followed
C．bit
D．searched
【7】
A．strange
B．violent
C．foolish
D．bad
【8】
A．never
B．still
C．really
D．always
【9】
A．quarrelling
B．fighting
C．laughing
D．screaming
【10】
A．yard
B．road
C．window
D．door
【11】
A．catching
B．inviting
C．attracting
D．pulling
【12】
A．painful
B．dead
C．injured
D．frightened
【13】
A．pushed
B．shook
C．attacked
D．knocked
【14】
A．win
B．hide
C．argue
D．hesitate
【15】
A．owner
B．friend
C．brother
D．competitor
【16】
A．woods
B．houses
C．crowds
D．shops
【17】
A．worsened
B．changed
C．stopped
D．remained
【18】
A．slept
B．ate
C．played
D．washed
【19】
A．polite
B．equal
C．kind
D．grateful
【20】
A．health
B．family
C．career
D．life
33、 Everyone back home told me that one of the nicest things about college is the people you meet. They all assured me that I would ________ friendships that could last a lifetime. I would always smile and agree. Frankly, before I ________ college. I really didn’t care.
I lived in the ________ where six guys lived in two small connecting rooms. All my roommates seemed to be good guys, but I didn’t really try to get to know them.
I have always been rather quiet and never been able to make friends ________. I would always forget names after I met people. When we ________ again and they called out my name, I would reply with an ________ wave and a weak hello. This was how things went for the first month or so. After a while, things started to ________. A couple of my roommates would try and keep me talking. Soon, these two roommates and I started becoming fairly ________. We began going to the cafeteria together, ________ together, and meeting in the library to study.
One night my roommates invited me to listen to a fellow roommate’s practice with one of our college choir. They drove me across campus where my roommate was to ________.
It so happened that this was my birthday, but I had kept quiet about it. So you can imagine my ________ when we entered the recital hall and the 120-member choir began to sing “Happy Birthday” to me. ________ at the dorm, my friends held a small party for me, complete with a card and cake.
I was completely shocked, and I felt ________ to be able to call them friends. It was then that I realized that college means ________ the piece of paper you receive at the end — It’s an ________ in both life and people.
In
【1】A. form B. follow C. approach D. introduce
【2】A. leave out B. leave behind C. leave for D. leave aside
【3】A. dorm B. hotel C. inn D. canteen
【4】A. deliberately B. easily C. greedily D. merely
【5】A. attended B. emerged C. passed D. proposed
【6】A. splendid B. unique C. embarrassed D. upset
【7】A. turn B. worsen C. arise D. change
【8】A. intangible B. aggressive C. tiresome D. close
【9】A. exercising B. dropping C. rising D. kicking
【10】A. preserve B. perform C. settle D. serve
【11】A. surprise B. dislike C. disappointment D. bonus
【12】A. Away B. Down C. Back D. Out
【13】A. aware B. afraid C. sure D. proud
【14】A. more than B. rather than C. less than D. other than
【15】A. culture B. tradition C. custom D. education
34、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”.
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、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.
Tablets are really useful devices, but their big screens always make them a burden to carry around without a bag. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a phone with the powers of a tablet that could be folded up and fit 【1】 into the hand?
Now something like a tablet-shaped but fold-able phone is about to become 【2】. In February, South Korean electronics company Samsung and China’s Huawei both unveiled fold-able phones Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X 【3】. Mobile phone use has entered the “fold-able future”, The Verge noted.
The technology could change our lives in significant ways. These devices, due to their 【4】 screens, give us the larger screens we want. Meanwhile, they still fit easily into the pocket. As USA Today noted, they’re “the 【5】 of a small tablets and smart-phone, all in a single device”.
The technology could 【6】 other devices too. For example, we could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers. In crowded modem cities, they will help us to 【7】 available space.
In a keynote address, Samsung’s senior vice president of mobile product marketing, Justin Denison, called the fold-able screen “the 【8】 for the smart-phone of tomorrow.” “It’s a balank canvas for us to do something beautiful together,” he said.
So is there nothing to stand in the way of the fold-able future?
According to tech news website Android authority, the necessary displays were difficult to produce. In 2012, nine out of every to OLED screens produced were 【9】. Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to between 50 and 90 percent. However, at present these fold-able devices are expensive. For example, the price of Huawei Mate X is 17,500 RMB. That’s a price that may 【10】 the majority of people.
But if the fold-able device isn’t going to change the world overnight, there is no doubt that it is coming.
Patrick Moor-head, an industry analyst told The Verge, “Few are debating if fold-able or roll-able mobile displays are the future of smart-phones; the only question is when and by whom.”
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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、你校将举办一次主题为“我和我的祖国(Me and My Motherland)”的英语征文比赛，你受学生会委托为学校宣传栏的“英语天地”写一则通知。内容包括：
1. 征文比赛的具体要求；
2. 动员大家参加。
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：爱国精神patriotism
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39、假设你是李华，你的外国朋友Bill初到中国，他看到中国人聚会时常会喝酒，对中国酒文化很感兴趣，写信给你，希望你给他介绍一下。请给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 介绍中国的酒文化；
3. 你的建议：饮酒要适量。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Bill,
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Yours,
Li Hua
40、假如你是李华,你的好朋友Jane最近发现自己在长胖，很苦恼。她写信请你给她就如何避免这一情况提建议。请你根据下面的内容给Jane写一封信，词数100左右。
想要减肥，应做到以下三点：
1.要保证健康饮食。 2.多锻炼。 3.喝足够的水。
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Yours
Li hua
41、假如你是某国际学校的学生李华，你校学生会准备举行一次“读书月（Reading Month）”活动。请你根据下面的提示，用英语写一则书面通知，并号召大家积极参与。
1.目的：丰富校园生活，开阔视野，提高阅读水平；
2.内容：每人至少读三本书，并写一篇读后感（impressions of after-reading）,于6月30日前交给学生会；
3.时间：6月1日至6月30日
注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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