兰州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、Inside the window hangs a _____ carved out of this piece of wood by the artist.

A.decoration B.destination C.departure D.discipline

2、I can’t drive today. Can you give me a _______ back to town?

A. sail B. rise

C. ride D. return

3、– Shall I call you at this time tomorrow afternoon?

– Sorry, I ______ an exam on DingTalk.

A．will be taking

B．will take

C．will have taken

D．am taking

4、In China, “mythical creatures” is used to describe troublesome schoolchildren ________ behaviors drive their parents crazy.

A．whose

B．when

C．who

D．of whom

5、_______ digital technology is bridging geographic distance, highly skilled workers are increasingly crowding into cities.

A．Where

B．As

C．While

D．When

6、_____I had more money, I could buy a car.

A.Only if B.If ever C.If only D.Even if

7、A new house ________ at the corner of the road and will be completed next month.

A. is building   B. been built

C. is being built D. be building

8、It is difficult for one to _______ the manners of another world when he doesn’t know what they are.

A. see to B. tend to

C. amount to D. subscribe to

9、People _______ hobbies which offer enjoyment, knowledge and relaxation.

A.bring up B.set up C.take up D.pick up

10、（2014﹒北京）Some people believe ___________ has happened before or is happening now will repeat itself in the future.

A．whatever

B．whenever

C．whereever

D．however

11、Will you take my previous experience into   when you fix my salary?

A. mind   B. though

C. reference     D. account

12、What shall we use for power when all the oil in the world has been _____？

A．given out

B．put out

C．held up

D．used up

13、_______the thick clouds, you would find the kite in the sky easily.

A. Had it not been for

B. If it were not

C. If it had not been for

D. Were it not for

14、—You like the Lenovo Computer. Why not buy one?

—Well. I can’t afford ________ computer.

A.that expensive a B.a that expensive C.that an expensive D.an expensive that

15、_____ the yard, I found it _____ with lots of _____ leaves.

A. Entering; covering; fallen 

B. Having entered; covered; falling

C. Entering; covering; falling

D. Entering; covered; fallen

16、But for the fact that he ______ the truth, he ______ for a week's imprisonment.

A.didn't know; would be punished B.hadn't known; might have punished

C.didn't know; would have been punished D.hadn't known; could be punished

17、Rice doesn’t grow well ________ there is not enough water.

A.where B.in which C.on which D.so

18、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

19、6.I don’t like the newspaper __________ people’s love of scandal(丑行）

A.catering to B.catered to C.fitting in D.fitted in

20、It is important for children ______ more good books.

A. to expose to B. being exposed to

C. to be exposed to D. exposing to

21、There was a lot of fun at yesterday’s party. You _____ have come, but why didn’t you?

A.must B.shouldn’t C.needn’t D.ought to

22、—What about the meeting?

—The two sides were unable to reach an agreement，______，they lost the chance of working together.

A.In all B.In other words C.On the contrary D.After all

23、Fully _______ in looking after three small children, she cannot speak to you at the moment.

A.occupied B.being occupied C.occupying D.being occupying

24、I don't think he is the suitable person，for he____experience，____is essential for the job.

A.lacks；which B.lacking；as C.lacks of；which D.lacked；that

25、The players _____ found the right pace to play so they eventually won the game.

A.gradually B.disgustingly C.disturbingly D.greedily

26、   Dickens was the most popular novelist of his time, and remains one of the best-known and most-read of English authors. He created some of the world’s best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

Among fellow writers, Dickens has been admired. Leo Tolstoy, G. K. Chesterton, and George Orwell praised his realism and comic voice as well as his drawing people’s attention to children and the poor. The French writer Jules Verne called Dickens his favorite writer, writing his novels “stand alone, dwarfing all others by their amazing power and suitable expression.” The Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was inspired by Dickens’s novels in several of his paintings like Vincent’s Chair and in an 1889 letter to his sister stated that reading Dickens, especially A Christmas Carol, was one of the things that was keeping him from killing himself

A Christmas Carol is most probably his best-known story, with frequent new adaptations. It is also the most-filmed of Dickens’ stories, with many versions dating from the early years of cinema. According to the historian Ronald Hutton, the current state of the observance of Christmas is largely the result of a mid-Victorian revival of the holiday spearheaded by A Christmas Carol. William Makepeace Thackeray called the book “a national benefit, and to every man and woman who reads it a personal kindness”.

At a time when Britain was the major economic and political power of the world, Dickens highlighted the life of the forgotten poor and disadvantaged within society. Through his journalism he campaigned on specific issues — such as sanitation and the workhouse — but his fiction probably demonstrated its greatest prowess (非凡的才能) in changing public opinion on class inequalities. The exceptional popularity of Dickens’ novels not only displayed his outstanding ability to create attractive storylines and unforgettable characters, but also ensured that the Victorian public confronted issues of social justice that had commonly been ignored.

【1】What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A.Vincent van Gogh appreciates Dickens’ novels very much.

B.George Orwell sees Dickens’ novels as a minor of society.

C.Jules Verne thinks highly of Dickens and Dickens’ novels.

D.Dickens’ fellow writers comment on his novels positively.

【2】What is Thackeray’s attitude towards A Christmas Carol?

A.Critical. B.Appreciative.

C.Doubtful. D.Unconcerned.

【3】What made Dickens’ novels popular?

A.Their highlights of the public life in the Victorian era.

B.Their vivid characters and focus on social inequalities.

C.Their presentation of Dickens’ love for his journalism.

D.Their description of British economic and political power.

【4】In which section of a magazine may this text appear?

A.Science. B.Entertainment.

C.Literature. D.Health.

27、   Kindergarten teachers often use various themes to engage children in the learning process.【1】

It’s cross- curricular(跨课程的)

【2】Under a woodland animal theme, the topic of hibernation( 冬 眠 ) could include a science lesson about which animals hibernate, a song about hibernation, an art project of a hibernating bear in a cave and a math activity where the children add and subtract bears . When  the same theme occurs across the curriculum, the children are able to revisit the same ideas in different ways, resulting in a richer understanding of the subject.

It’s motivational.

Integrated( 综 合 的 ) theme units are motivational for students. 【3】 Common themes include seasons and holidays， animals， nutrition and community. A kid who loves animals but doesn’t necessarily love math might get excited about adding and subtracting when it’s tied to an animal theme， for example.

It helps kids become more confident and open to new learning.

【4】 Having previous knowledge gives young children confidence and opens them up to learn new information. When the same concepts keep popping up(冒出来)， children can continue to build on previous knowledge with each new lesson.

【5】

Children learn in different ways. Some kids enjoy performing hands-on experiments, while others prefer to complete worksheets or listen to the teacher read a book. When the teacher provides learning activities on the same theme in a variety of subjects, every child is given the chance to show his comprehension of the topic in various ways.

A.It allows students to demonstrate understanding in various aspects.

B.Kindergarten themes are often based on what children already know.

C.Themes that are related to kids lives help them get excited about learning.

D.Theme units allow kids to study one particular subject in all curricular areas.

E.There are many benefits of using the theme approach with kindergarten students.

F.It allows kindergarten teachers to broaden students knowledge in a creative way.

G.Some kids like to sing, dance or role-play, while others like to create art projects using a variety of materials.

28、Philadelphia Zoo: Hours, Directions Daily Schedule

●Hours

Philadelphia Zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.Members enjoy free admission on Halloween.

●Directions

From the east

Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Neshaminy.Take US RTI-S to 76E.Take Interstate-76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Turn left at Girard Avenue for parking.

From the West

Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA.Turnpike at Valley Forge.Follow 76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue.Follow directional signs to turn left or right on Girard Avenue for available parking.

From City Center

Take West River Road to Sweetbriar Road and turn left.At South Concourse Road, turn left and go one block to Girard Avenue.

●Daily Schedule

Get the most out of your visit! Check out your favorite animals and enjoy a special keeper presentation at the times listed below.

Lions at KeyBank Big Cat Falls     10:30 a.m.

Pigeon Loft for a Flight Show in KidZooU     11:00 a.m.

Giant Tortoise in Reptile and Amphibian House     11:15 a.m.

Vampire Bats in Small Mammal House     11:30 a.m.

Bears at Bear Fountain at bear Country     11:45 a.m.

Wildlife Workshop for an Animal Encounter in KidZooU     12: 30 p.m.

Hippo, giraffe or rhino at African Plains     1:30 p.m.

Animal Training Shows in KidZooU     2:00 p.m.

Giant river otters or Red Pandas at Water is Life     3:15 p.m.

Penguins at Penguin Point     3:45 p.m.

【1】When is Philadelphia Zoo open?

A.On Halloween. B.On Thanksgiving Day.

C.On Christmas Eve. D.On New Year's Day.

【2】Which of the following probably lies downtown?

A.PA.Turnpike. B.Girard Avenue

C.West River road. D.South Concourse Road.

【3】At what time do the animal training shows start?

A.9:30 a.m. B.11:45 a.m.

C.12:30 p.m. D.2:00 p.m.

29、Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.

What to Expect

The host will provide accommodation(住处) and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice and to take an interest in your physical and mental health.

Accommodation Zones

Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.

Meal Plans Available

◇Continental Breakfast

◇Breakfast and Dinner

◇Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner

It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.

Friends

If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’ s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion(侵犯) of their privacy.

Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes

Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.

【1】The passage is probably written for ________.

A．hosts willing to receive foreign students

B．foreigners hoping to build British culture

C．travellers planning to visit families in London

D．English learners applying to live in English homes

【2】According to the passage, we can know that ________.

A．the host will provide medical care

B．Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2

C．Continental Breakfast includes bread and fruit juice

D．you can invite friends to visit without the host’ s permission

【3】Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?

A．To enjoy much more freedom.

B．To entertain friends as they like.

C．To enrich their knowledge of English.

D．To experience a warmer family atmosphere.

30、What do you do with your clothes that you can’t or don’t want to wear anymore? Through cutting, stitching and redesigning, Baxter Salzwedel has found a_______way to be environmentally friendly.

In March, 2022, recycling clothes_______the 17-year-old from Lakeside High School a finalist spot in the Young Entrepreneurs competition. The competition was hosted by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, a nonprofit organisation. He won a scholarship of $10.000 for his_______clothing brand The Mad Patcher.

In the beginning, Baxter just worked with clothes for fun. He learned his_______skills from his grandmother at a young age. He then started to _______his old jeans to try and make cool new designs.

The fun hobby quickly turned into a_______for Baxter when his classmates started asking him to make customized clothing for them and they_______for it. “I can’t make so many clothes for free.” said Baxter.

In 2021, Baxter started his clothing_______. He now uses colorful pieces from other clothes to_______his patchwork (拼缝物) designs like jeans, shirts and jackets. He only uses donated or________materials to ensure maximum sustainability.

Baxter has earned thousands of dollars through selling his clothes and he has________25 percent of his profits to some nonprofit environment conservation organizations.

He was________ as a finalist out of dozens of applicants across the US. The finalist needs to have successful business experiences, growth potential, innovation and________involvement. “It was amazing to do that and meet all sorts of young people with similar ideas,” Baxter said________. For Baxter, The Mad Patcher is a life-time________worth working on.

【1】

A．complicated

B．traditional

C．fashionable

D．casual

【2】

A．earned

B．bought

C．left

D．made

【3】

A．sustainable

B．affordable

C．unforgettable

D．recognizable

【4】

A．painting

B．driving

C．cooking

D．sewing

【5】

A．put down

B．set down

C．tear up

D．make up

【6】

A．business

B．task

C．glory

D．duty

【7】

A．worked

B．paid

C．cheered

D．clapped

【8】

A．course

B．show

C．shop

D．brand

【9】

A．find

B．advertise

C．display

D．create

【10】

A．plastic

B．recycled

C．colorful

D．artificial

【11】

A．returmed

B．submitted

C．donated

D．lent

【12】

A．selected

B．regarded

C．described

D．interviewed

【13】

A．political

B．social

C．academic

D．scientific

【14】

A．calmly

B．nervously

C．excitedly

D．patiently

【15】

A．research

B．test

C．assignment

D．project

31、   Recently Steve had a car accident. So he put his car in the ______ to carry out the repair work. Since he had to go to the job daily, he ______ that until the car is ready, he would travel by metro train. One day, he noticed a  ______ guy at the train station at night. He felt ______ for him, so he gave him some change from his pocket.

The homeless guy thanked him for it. Next day again, he ______ the homeless guy at the same place. This time Steve thought to ______ him something to eat, so he went outside the ______ and brought him a meal. The homeless guy thanked him for his kindness. But Steve got ______ and asked him, “How did you get to this _____?”

The homeless guy looked up at him and with a smile, he said, “By showing ______.” Steve didn’t understand it, so he asked him, “What do you mean by that?” The homeless guy replied that “Throughout my whole life, I made sure that everyone was happy. No matter what was going right or wrong in my life, I always ______ everyone.”

Steve asked him, “Do you ______ it?” To which the homeless man replied, “No, it just hurts my soul that the very people I gave the ______ off my back to wouldn’t give me a sleeve of that same shirt when I was in need. Son, it is ______ to build your own house and invite someone in for shelter than to hand them your ______ while you are building yours, because one day you will turn around and look at the ______ where you had planned to build your house. It will be an ______ lot. Then you are the one looking for bricks.”

Steve understood what the homeless guy meant and thanked him for the good advice.

Helping others is not a bad thing at all. But sometimes, ______ we are helping others, we forget our own problems and needs. One must remember that sometimes sharing is better than ______ away. You can do a lot more by being in a ______ position instead of bringing yourself into a weaker situation.

【1】A.park B.garage C.company D.factory

【2】A.inferred B.guessed C.expected D.decided

【3】A.homeless B.lazy C.foolish D.familiar

【4】A.pride B.pain C.pity D.scare

【5】A.noticed B.heard C.knew D.greeted

【6】A.send B.make C.get D.put

【7】A.office B.station C.company D.market

【8】A.anxious B.angry C.excited D.curious

【9】A.site B.station C.point D.field

【10】A.love B.talent C.wealth D.identity

【11】A.directed B.helped C.educated D.loved

【12】A.forget B.know C.get D.regret

【13】A.shirt B.vest C.coat D.skirt

【14】A.worse B.better C.easier D.cooler

【15】A.tools B.money C.bricks D.woods

【16】A.land B.floor C.soil D.spot

【17】A.wild B.poor C.empty D.rich

【18】A.after B.while C.before D.until

【19】A.giving B.putting C.looking D.carrying

【20】A.rich B.good C.high D.strong

32、   When we are young, we always dream of love and fulfillment. Perhaps we think of _______ nights or walks along the beach at sunset.

No one tells us that the greatest moments of a lifetime are short, unplanned and nearly always catch us off guard.

Not long ago, as I was _______ a bedtime story to my daughter, Annie, who was seven years old, I became aware of her _______look. She was _______ at me with a trancelike (着迷般的）expression. _______, completing The Tale of Samuel Whiskers was not as _______ as we first thought. I asked what she was thinking about. 

"Mummy," she _______, "I just can't stop looking at your pretty face. I almost dissolved on the spot." I was deeply moved by her words. Little did she know how many _______ moments the glow of her sincerely loving _______would carry me through over the following years.

Not long after, I took my four-year-old ________ to an elegant, department store, where the sweet notes of a classic love song drew us toward a ________ playing the piano. Sam and I ________ down on a marble bench nearby, enjoying the ________ quietly and he seemed as astonished by the pleasant theme as I was.

I didn't realize that Sam had ________ next to me until he turned, took my face ________his little hands and said, "________ with me."

If only those women strolling under the moonlight had known the joy of such an________ made by a round cheeked boy with baby teeth. ________shoppers openly chuckled(咯咯笑），and pointed at us as we________around the open space, I would not have________a dance with such a charming young gentleman if I'd been offered the universe.

【1】A.painful B.beautiful C.cold D.dark

【2】A.reading B.writing C.retelling D.sending

【3】A.scared B.focused C.careless D.anxious

【4】A.studying B.watching C.glaring D.staring

【5】A.Strangely B.Luckily C.Apparently D.Naturally

【6】A.easy B.early C.simple D.important

【7】A.whispered B.shouted C.cried D.introduced

【8】A.exciting B.pleasant C.struggling D.casual

【9】A.criticism B.statement C.position D.requirement

【10】A.daughter B.son C.student D.cat

【11】A.designer B.salesman C.manager D.musician

【12】A.looked B.walked C.sat D.bent

【13】A.music B.concert C.story D.scenery

【14】A.stood up B.looked up C.picked up D.come up

【15】A.with B.in C.by D.on

【16】A.Sing B.Play C.Dance D.Go

【17】A.invitation B.excuse C.experience D.agreement

【18】A.Whether B.Whenever C.Since D.Although

【19】A.looked B.wandered C.moved D.skated

【20】A.expected B.traded C.accepted D.chosen

33、   Sitting at a table in my school cafeteria, I looked around,slowly taking in everything. Student after student passed my____carrying that day’s lunch, but if you looked deeper,there was more to___.There was more than just theuniform they were wearing, or the way they had styled theirhair that day. There was a lot more hidden under the_______.

Catching the eye of a girl in my grade sitting at a nearbytable, I waved politely. She smiled___and then continuedto pick at the spaghetti in front of her. If I hadn't___recently that her mother was dying of leukemia, I would havenever___anything was wrong and I may not have been as_____and sympathetic, either. It suddenly____me thatwe judge others too quickly without knowing the whole story.

I have an incurable lung disease. No one at our schoolknows --- I don't show any noticeable____except for a fewcoughs here and there. I go about my day like any other kid,___with the realization that I have a___and terrifyingfuture.

Before that day when I decided to___the world witha new perspective, I__myself almost every day. Ithought only about myself and my heavy__.But I've now realized no one is______---- we just need to accept thewaywe are.

【1】A.order B.room C.table D.cafeteria

【2】A.imagine B.compare C.observe D.exchange

【3】A.uniform B.rules C.circumstances D.surface

【4】A.weakly B.casually C.happily D.impatiently

【5】A.found B.noticed C.heard D.decided

【6】A.remembered B.suspected C.predicted D.regretted

【7】A.willing B.outstanding C.understanding D.demanding

【8】A.escaped B.satisfied C.hit D.attracted

【9】A.diseases B.symptoms C.complaints D.weaknesses

【10】A.but B.and C.or D.so

【11】A.bright B.real C.serious D.dark

【12】A.tolerate B.create C.change D.view

【13】A.forgave B.pitied C.challenged D.encouraged

【14】A.debt B.reward C.burden D.workload

【15】A.changeable B.perfect C.unique D.different

34、阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Smell the flowers before you go to sleep and you may just end up with rosy dreams. Have a whiff of rotten(腐烂的)eggs during the night and your dreams may be【1】(pleasant). So says researcher Dr. Boris Stuck, 【2】invited sleeping volunteers to a rose vs. rotten egg test in the University Hospital Mannheim in Germany. The subjects didn’t dream about roses【3】eggs, but rather he found that what they smelt affected the emotions of【4】(they) dreams.

And if you think【5】(smell) have a say in dreams, wait for what TV tells us. A UK study reveals that people exposed【6】black-and-white film and TV in their youth are to have monochromic(单色的)dreams throughout their life more【7】(probable). Eva Murzyn from the University of Dundee tested two age groups— one half 【8】(age) over 55 and【9】other half under 25.

The result? Under 5% of the dreams of the under-25s were in black and white. 【10】(watch)color TV in childhood seems to be the reason why.

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: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Knowledge is free on the Internet at a small but 【1】 number of colleges and universities. About 160 schools around the world now put free course materials on the web to the 【2】. Recent additions in the United States 【3】 projects at Yale, Johns Hopkins and the University of California, Berkeley.

Berkeley said it would offer videos of lectures on YouTube. Free videos from other schools are 【4】 at the Apple iTunes store.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) became an early 【5】 with its Open Course Ware project, first 【6】 in 2001. Free lecture notes, exams and other resources are published at ocw.mit.edu. Many exams even include the answers. Today, Open Course Ware offers materials from 1,800 undergraduate and graduate courses. These 【7】 from Physics to Political Science. Visitors can learn the same things as MIT students learn. But as the site points out, Open Course Ware is not an MIT education. Visitors receive no credit toward a degree. Some materials from a course may not be available, and the site does not provide 【8】 with teachers. Still, MIT says that the site has had forty million visits by thirty-one million visitors from almost every country. Sixty percent of the visitors are from outside the United States and Canada. Students and educators use the site, including students at MIT. But the largest number of visitors, about half, are self-learners.

Some professors have become well-known around the world as a result of 【9】 online. Walter Lewin, a physics professor at MIT, is 【10】 popular. Fans enjoy his entertaining lectures. MIT Open Course Ware now includes materials for high school. The aim is to improve education in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering.

37、A: Excuse me, do you know where the chemistry lab is?

B: Yes. It’s just on the fifth floor of this b【1】.

A: How often do you do c【2】experiments there?

B: Twice a week.

A: Can you go there without a t【3】?

B: No. That’s not allowed.

A: What does the teacher often tell you to do when you are doing an e【4】?

B: He often tells us to look c【5】and follow the i【6】.

A: What will you do when you finish the experiment?

B: We must put e【7】back in the cupboards and wash our hands.

A: Right. It is very i【8】to keep the lab clean.

B: Yes, safe as well. We must turn off the e【9】before l【10】the lab.

38、假设你是李华, 你的美国笔友Amy来信询问你对网络教育(Online education)的看法, 请你用英文给她写一封回信, 内容包括：

1、网络教育的现状；

2、你的看法。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。

Dear Amy,

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Yours sincerely,

LiHua

39、假定你是李华，疫情得到控制，现在你已经回校上课了。请你给你的外教Mrs. Smith写封感谢信，感谢疫情期间她对你的教导和帮助，内容包括：

1.感谢疫情期间老师对自己英语学习的帮助和信心上的鼓励；

2.表达对老师的想念以及衷心祝愿。

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40、近年微博(micro-blog)在中国越来越流行。假设你是校报记者，请根据下列提示为校报写一篇介绍微博的英语短文，词数 120 左右。

内容要点如下:

1. 方便交流，分享心情，释放压力；

2. 泄漏隐私，浪费时间；

3. 个人观点或建议。

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41、Directions：Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 外国学生来我校访学，要求了解汉语成语典故。请你从“刻舟求剑”和“坐井观天”两个成语典故中选取一个，用英语向他们介绍。

具体要求：

1. 引出你要介绍的成语；

2. 说出它的字面意义和寓意；

3. 用一个具体的实例，对它加以应用。

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