屏东2025届高三毕业班第一次质量检测英语试题

1、She seems to be always finding fault, ___________ on making life difficult for me.

A.bending B.to be bent C.bent D.being bent

2、—Is your brother going camping?

—He’s signed up but he’s considering________.

A.not to go B.not going C.won’t go D.not go

3、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

4、There is clear evidence ________ the Fishing Islands belong to China.

A．which

B．that

C．where

D．whether

5、---Was it under the tree _______ you were away talking to a friend?

--- Sure. But when I get back there, the car was gone.

A. that B. where

C. which D. while

6、______ the heart attack, Monica brought her doctor a bunch of flowers to express her thanks.

A. Surviving     B. To survive

C. Survived  D. Having survived

7、—Didn’t you have a good time at the party?

—Of course I did.As a matter of fact,I had such fun that time seemed to_____so quickly.

A．go by

B．go away

C．go out

D．go over

8、Having finished her own painting, Mary went on   others in the art class.

A. helping B. to help

C. with help   D. having helped

9、Harvard has the right to ________ offers of acceptance if an admitted student engages in  behavior that brings into question his or her honesty, maturity or moral character.

A. take B. reject

C. withdraw D. split

10、The sales and marketing staff are now discussing ______their sales will be like for the coming months.

A.which B.what C.how D.when

11、I’m sorry, but I can’t go with you to the cinema because I have to ______ my sick brother.

A.refer to B.attend to C.lead to D.stick to

12、 to a university in the UK, international students must display a strong ability in spoken and written English.

A．Admitted

B．To be admitted

C．Being admitted

D．Having been admitted

13、________ and out of breath, we reached the top of the mountains and stopped ________ the beautiful scenery.

A．Tiring; to admire

B．Tiring; admiring

C．Tired; admiring

D．Tired;to admire

14、The young lady rushed into the room _____ she heard the noise.

A．right away

B．at once

C．immediately

D．at the moment

15、I ______ a debt of gratitude to all my family.

A. devote B. contribute

C. owe D. attach

16、________ from his parents, and ________ that he has wasted too much time, the boy is determined to stop playing video games.

A．Pressing; realizing

B．Pressed; realized

C．Pressing; realized

D．Pressed; realizing

17、—Why don’t you do some shopping in the second-hand store？

—Well，the goods there are ________，but ________.

A.more expensive；worse B.more expensive；not as bad

C.cheaper；good enough D.cheaper；not as good

18、In his speech he ________ to the great help his country received from the supporters of the world.

A．offered

B．mentioned

C．expressed

D．referred

19、Several villages were________from the outside world,for all roads to those villages were destroyed.

A．cut up

B．cut out

C．cut off

D．cut through

20、To be honest, she had a great ______ for the small town where she grew up.

A. effect B. effort

C. affection D. patience

21、Mr. Zhou is strict_______his students in class but very kind_______them after class.

A. in; with B. with ;to C. with ;of D. in ;to

22、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

23、I’ve come to the point____I can’t stand her arguing any longer.

A．why

B．which

C．that

D．where

24、Japanese groups sent assistance supplies to China, _____  with ancient Chinese poetic lines: "Fear not the want of armor, for mine is also yours to wear", _____ a touching message of empathy(共鸣) from a close neighbor.

A.attached; conveying B.being attached; conveying

C.attaching; conveyed D.to attach; conveyed

25、No child under 12 is allowed to go to the lake alone; any walk close to the lake ________by a parent.

A．must be accompanied

B．must accompany

C．can be accompanied

D．should accompany

26、   After many considerations and years of heated argument, gray wolves were brought back to Yellowstone National Park. Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and transported to the park. By last year, the Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than 170 wolves.

Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental United States, but they were gradually displaced by human development. By the 1920s, wolves had practically disappeared from the Yellowstone area. They went farther north into the deep forests of Canada, where there were fewer humans around.

The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results. Deer and elk populations — major food sources for the wolf — grew rapidly. These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), which reduced plant diversity in the park. In the absence of wolves, coyote populations also grew quickly. The coyotes killed a large percentage of the park’s red foxes, and completely drove away the park’s beavers.

As early as 1966, biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park. They hoped that wolves would be able to control the elk and coyote problems. Many farmers opposed the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets.

The government spent nearly 30 years coming up with a plan to reintroduce the wolves. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages the wolf packs in Yellowstone. Today, the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at Yellowstone. Elk, deer, and coyote populations are down, while beavers and red foxes have made a comeback. The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well.

【1】What is the text mainly about?

A. Wildlife research in the United States.

B. Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area.

C. The conflict between farmers and gray wolves.

D. The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park.

【2】What does the underlined word “displaced” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. Tested.

B. Separated.

C. Forced out.

D. Released.

【3】What did the disappearance of gray wolves bring about?

A. Damage to local ecology.

B. A decline in the park’s income.

C. Preservation of vegetation.

D. An increase in the variety of animals.

【4】What is the author’s attitude towards the Yellowstone wolf project?

A. Doubtful.

B. Positive.

C. Disapproving

D. Uncaring.

27、   In 2014 my best friend's mother died of cancer. It was a tragedy, but as usual, Alice, my mother, used her power of healing and got his family back on their feet. If you asked my friends about my mother, they would say, “That woman has a heart of gold.” I agree one hundred percent.

About six years ago my mum decided to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She knew it would be hard work raising three kids, doing housework and studying at the same time. However, she believed it would pay off. What my mother didn't realize was that not all things pay off in this world. After four hard years of school, she graduated on a warm spring day. It was unbelievable. My aunt drove up from Virginia to celebrate this fantastic day. It was the first time I had ever cried from being happy.

It's strange how fast a life can change. Two months later, the unpredictable happened. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症). I could not believe this could happen after all the good she had done for people. I was very confused and cried every day. My faith in God just disappeared and so did my mum's dream of becoming a teacher.

Then, I decided I must move on with my life and accept the fact that she might never get better. Since my decision was made, I have become more mature, responsible and active in school and work. I have found a wonderful girlfriend with whom I plan to spend the rest of my life. Through the years I have always been able to change negative situations into positive ones. I'm happy with my life now.

【1】Which of the following can best describe Alice?

A.Honest. B.Helpful.

C.Greedy. D.Unconcerned.

【2】According to the text, the author's mother ________.

A.recovered from illness

B.no longer had faith

C.didn't realize her dream as a teacher

D.changed negative situations into positive ones unwillingly

【3】What may be the best title for the text?

A.Mother Gave Me Life Experience B.Fighting Against Kinds of Diseases

C.Belief in Good Luck Around Me D.How to Become a Responsible and Active Man

28、   It’s common for parents to set limits for their kids’ online activity, such as limiting the amount of time they can spend online. 【1】. Their main complaint? That their parents share too many photos of them online.

In a 2016 study, it was found that parents in the US share an average of 116 photos of their kids after they are born. Most were taken before the child turned 8 years old. 【2】, like having food all over their faces.

Parents do like to share their child’s progress as he or she grows up. 【3】. In a survey of UK children between the ages of 12 and 16, 70 percent said they felt their parents didn’t respect their online privacy.

【4】. In one case, a girl was bullied (欺负) by boys at school after they found her mom’s blog, which had many family photos.

“Each time a photo or video is uploaded, it creates a digital footprint of a child.【5】,” a spokeswoman for a leading children’s charity in the UK said. “So it’s always important to ask children for their permission before posting photos or videos of them.”

A. But their kids don’t like it as much

B. It is a way for parents to show love for their children

C. Many of the photos showed kids in embarrassing situations

D. It can follow them into adult life

E. Many of them share almost every aspect of their lives in order to attract more fans

F. But some children are saying that they’d like to make rules for parents, too

G. In addition, many kids said that other students sometimes make fun of them after their parents post photos online

29、An afternoon nap(午睡)is one of the joys of life, although too much napping could signal all is not well. In some cultures, people will have a daily nap — this is fine. The warning comes when people start sleeping during the daytime, when they did not before. There is certainly a good reason to believe that daytime sleepiness — as in the Alzheimer's study — can be a marker of an underlying condition.

For most people, napping during the day is mainly a sign that you are not getting enough sleep at night, says Dr. Neil Stanley, a sleep expert. "If you feel sleepy during the day, you should think about taking a nap. That is what the body needs — it doesn't need to be kept awake with caffeine, it needs sleep. "The feeling to notice is "sleepiness", he says, not "tiredness", which could be more psychological and linked to stress.

So how do you nap well? The key thing, says Stanley, is how long your nap lasts. Choose either a 20-or 90-minute nap. "When you fall asleep, you'll quickly go through the lighter stages of sleep into your first period of deep sleep. You don't want to wake up in deep sleep because that's when you wake and feel worse than you did before. "Napping for 20 minutes means you will wake up before you go into deep sleep; napping for 90 minutes means you'll complete a sleep cycle.

Once you factor in the time it takes to fall asleep — some people are better at napping than others but, says Stanley, "a healthy adult will fall asleep in between 5 and 12 minutes" — you can set an alarm, allowing a 30- to 40-minute period for a short nap, and up to two hours for a longer one.

A good time to nap is during the body's natural dip in the afternoon, between 2 pm and 4 pm. "You don't really want to be napping much past that because then you are going to be eating into your night-time sleep," Stanley says. The point, he stresses, is to get good night-time sleep, which would ensure you probably don't need to nap at all.

【1】What does an afternoon nap indicate for most people?

A．Caffeine addiction.

B．Psychological stress.

C．Insufficient night sleep.

D．Potential physical illness.

【2】What is the key to a good nap?

A．Duration.

B．Surroundings.

C．Health.

D．Stages.

【3】What does the underlined word "that" in the last paragraph refer to?

A．A 30- to 40- minute period.

B．Between 2 pm and 4 pm.

C．Between 5 and 12 minutes.

D．A 20- to 90-minute period.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Why to phase a nap

B．When to take a good nap

C．What to learn from a nap

D．How to have a successful nap

30、   A local grocery store is remodeling. And none of the ________ is good for shoppers there. The aisles（走道）have been rearranged and pushed closer, making it ________ to get through. All the items have been moved from their ________ spots. It seems to me that it is intended to ________ the shoppers down so they will make more heady ________ and give the store bigger profits.

However, the most ________ for me was in the check-out aisles. And I felt ________ to see that only a few cashiers（收银员）were left working, with huge sections being ________ into self-scanning check-outs. People were probably going to lose their ________ because of this. I got in a cashier aisle and patiently waited while I saw some other people struggling to ________ how the self-scan machines worked. I ________ at that moment never to use one myself ________ I had to wait longer every time I shopped there.

When I ________ arrived at the front of the aisle, I saw the cashier was an acquaintance. I ________ and asked her how her family was doing. She smiled back with ________ and kindness. We chatted happily while she scanned and bagged up my ________. I felt a friendship and a connection with her that warmed my heart. ________, of course, can do a lot for us, but they can't smile. They can't love. They can't ________ a heart.

Only we can do that. It is time we should realize that profits aren't more ________ than us people, neither machines. It is time we should see that we are here not to ________ the world but to be a part of it

【1】A.products B.changes C.citizens D.employees

【2】A.harder B.easier C.convenient D.available

【3】A.obvious B.fixed C.usual D.unknown

【4】A.calm B.turn C.put D.slow

【5】A.money B.trouble C.buys D.discounts

【6】A.reliable B.reachable C.awesome D.troublesome

【7】A.sad B.honored C.weak D.thrilled

【8】A.talked B.transformed C.interpreted D.conveyed

【9】A.jobs B.faces C.affection D.dignity

【10】A.put off B.figure out C.pull through D.set aside

【11】A.begged B.remembered C.pretended D.swore

【12】A.as though B.now that C.even if D.in that

【13】A.initially B.finally C.hurriedly D.punctually

【14】A.waved B.sighed C.smiled D.jumped

【15】A.warmth B.surprise C.affection D.abandon

【16】A.bills B.papers C.valuables D.groceries

【17】A.Machines B.Companions C.Customers D.Acquaintances

【18】A.steal B.beat C.water D.touch

【19】A.accurate B.important C.useful D.intelligent

【20】A.look down on B.put up with C.take control of D.make fun of

31、   The past 10 months has been the most influential months of my life.

As a junior, I left my comfortable home in Illinois and _______ going to the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona. There I attended a local poorly-equipped school and _______ for an adventure. I experienced so many _______when I arrived, fighting each day to _______ in a new social environment — overcoming racial differences, handling social _______ and being challenged by the polluted environment. However, I _______ that I could create change as well later on.

During the summer vacation I _______ to be a counselor (顾问) at an Easter Seals camp for people with _______ needs who require assistance because of disabilities — improving their ability to do things alone — instead of choosing a _______ teen summer job. It was the most tiring work I’d ever experienced but the most __________ I knew that I’d helped improve over 850 campers’ __________.

As the new school year began, our department had a renovation (翻新). I offered to help clean up all the __________ books. Instead of recycling hundreds of those books, I __________ the department that the books could serve a higher __________. This simple act resulted in an all-out book drive ____________ the schools in Arizona. We currently have boxes of books waiting to be shipped. These books will make a __________ to the entire community’s educational system, enabling teachers and students to get __________ to invaluable resources.

The 10-month experience in Arizona __________ me greatly. It made me become a person with patience, appreciation, determination, and __________ enthusiasm. I trust that it is through enthusiasm, ideas and action that all changes can __________.

【1】A.required B.risked C.escaped D.considered

【2】A.settled on B.settled back C.settled up D.settled in

【3】A.pleasures B.wonders C.blows D.burdens

【4】A.survive B.succeed C.recover D.return

【5】A.cases B.communications C.conflicts D.responsibilities

【6】A.discovered B.expected C.admitted D.remembered

【7】A.promised B.decided C.afforded D.learned

【8】A.basic B.normal C.special D.natural

【9】A.unique B.practical C.popular D.common

【10】A.interesting B.rewarding C.demanding D.appealing

【11】A.patience B.independence C.intelligence D.confidence

【12】A.unturned B.valuable C.useful D.unwanted

【13】A.reminded B.comforted C.informed D.convinced

【14】A.plan B.target C.purpose D.standard

【15】A.benefiting B.satisfying C.representing D.observing

【16】A.difference B.point C.request D.reservation

【17】A.connection B.permission C.access D.reference

【18】A.transformed B.defeated C.tricked D.impressed

【19】A.after all B.above all C.at large D.at least

【20】A.help B.spread C.matter D.occur

32、   Every act of kindness starts with something small, something we all can and should do every single day. I’m Will Ruhio, one of the _______ of BYUtv’s Random Acts show. We take hidden cameras to unexpected places to _______ random acts of kindness. We’ve filmed acts _________ from building disabled-friendly facilities(设施) for those who are badly _______ them but can’t afford them to returning a lost wallet.

On Random Acts, it may be a neighbor or a colleague who recognizes a need and _______an incredible chain reaction of service._______ the story of Emmalene Meyers for example. Like many young girls, Emmalene was_______to be a ballet dancer, but her physical disability makes even everyday tasks a(n)_______. Instead of seeing a limitation, Emmalene’s friend Lily _______________ an opportunity. Lily imagined Emmalene’s dream being brought to life onstage and persuaded Random Acts to help make her plan __________.

So, where can you start? The key is to be like Lily: look for an opportunity to make a__________ to those in need, and then take action to make it happen. Being __________ and involved in service is __________ like any other goal you want to achieve. You have to __________ it.

After two seasons of hosting Random Acts, the joy of  __________ burdens and brightening lives doesn’t fade. I sometimes __________Random Acts might lose its feature eventually, but that couldn’t be further from the __________. When I finally meet the people we’ve been working to __________ and see their genuine shock and appreciation, it __________ me in the feel every time. I cry more than anyone else on the show.

Be that person doing acts of kindness out of the __________ of your heart—be the nice you want to see in the world!

【1】A. photographers B. actors C. viewers D. hosts

【2】A. expose B. conduct C. arrange D. advocate

【3】A. changing B. counting C. ranging D. transforming

【4】A. in search of B. in need of C. in defense of D. in favor of

【5】A. sets off B. sets aside C. keep off D. take off

【6】A. Retell B. Take C. Create D. Explain

【7】A. anxious B. proud C. afraid D. unwilling

【8】A. exception B. dilemma C. competition D. challenge

【9】A. provided B. seized C. spotted D. missed

【10】A. successful B. acceptable C. reasonable D. available

【11】A. choice B. difference C. promise D. decision

【12】A. generous B. caring C. ambitious D. sociable

【13】A. never B. even C. still D. just

【14】A. put up with B. make up for C. work at D. take in

【15】A. bearing B. carrying C. reducing D. overcoming

【16】A. admit B. realize C. remember D. assume

【17】A. truth B. deadline C. destination D. boundary

【18】A. entertain B. surprise C. locate D. please

【19】A. relieves B. discourages C. hits D. satisfies

【20】A. whisper B. curiosity C. faith D. goodness

33、   “You are being put thousands of dollars into debt to learn things you will never even use. Wasting 4 years of your life to be stuck at a paycheck that grows slower than the rate of inflation (通货膨胀). Paying $200 for a $6 textbook.” Wilson said in his social network.

His story has produced a ________ debate in the comments online. Other young adults are wondering if ________ higher education is worth the time and money.

Wilson, who was on an Architectural Engineering undergraduate course told BBC Trending that the “cost of inflation is relatively small compared to the cost of college over the last 30 or so years. I mean, it really is ridiculous how the cost of college has ________.”

He’s supported by data. According to the US Department of Education the average annual increase in college tuition in the United States, between 1980-2014, grew by nearly 260% compared to the nearly 120% ________  in all consumer items.

In 1980, the average cost of tuition, room and board, and fees for a four-year course was over $9,000. That cost now is more than $23,000 for state colleges. If you want to go ________ it’s more than $30,000.

A similar increase in tuition fees has also been seen in England. In 2012, the government supported initiatives from some universities to ________ more than the 9,000 tuition fee limit.

Wilson also regarded higher education ________ as a reason to leave university and enter the workplace. Students in the United States are estimated to be in around over $1.2 trillion of loan debt with 7 million borrowers.

Wilson says that when he first told his parents that he was leaving university, they were “very ________” but are now supportive of his decision. His parents finally came round to his decision to ________ his studies. Others, like Blair Brown, who agreed with Wilson also pointed out that some professions do require a university degree.

“Being an engineer, scientist, or computer technician could be learned rather quickly through apprenticeships, independent study, and hands-on experience. Human nature is to learn by doing, not ________ to do. As for more professional careers such as medical doctors and lawyers, university study is ________ necessary,” Brown commented.

Wilson, who told Trending that he is currently ________ for a trade show sales team and his employers did Google him and they saw the funny side. He adds that he hopes enough work experience will ________ him to be employed by an architectural engineering team in the future.

He doesn’t think university will play any ________ in that future. “They would have to make a ________ change to the system before I would consider that and I don’t think they’ll do that while I’m still young enough to want to go.”

【1】A.troublesome B.vigorous C.open D.reliable

【2】A.pursuing B.paying C.accepting D.refusing

【3】A.stayed up B.paid up C.gone up D.grown up

【4】A.decline B.improvement C.amount D.increase

【5】A.private B.abroad C.public D.ahead

【6】A.charge B.collect C.pay D.exchange

【7】A.quality B.consumption C.debt D.quantity

【8】A.happy B.upset C.relieved D.crazy

【9】A.follow B.continue C.select D.abandon

【10】A.consuming B.working C.learning D.experiencing

【11】A.knowingly B.admittedly C.mentally D.academically

【12】A.employed B.acknowledged C.confirmed D.approved

【13】A.promote B.revise C.motivate D.allow

【14】A.joke B.impact C.part D.effect

【15】A.moderate B.big C.slight D.reverse

34、I have a muscle disease but I don't look any different from other people. Sometimes, I was too weak【1】 go to school so my education suffered. Every time I returned after an【2】(absent), I felt stupid because I was behind the others.

My life is a lot easier at high school because few fellow students make me【3】(annoy). My ambition is to work for a firm【4】develops computer software when I grow up. Last year I invented a computer football game and a big company has decided to buy it from me. I have a very busy life with no time to sit around【5】(feel) sorry for myself. As well as going to the movies and football matches with my friends. I spend a lot of time looking after my pets【6】(proper) but I find it worthwhile.

In many ways my disability has helped me grow stronger psychologically and become more【7】 (independence). I have to work hard to live a normal life but it has been worth it. If【8】(have) a chance to say one thing to healthy children, it would be this: having a disability does not mean your life is not satisfying. So don't feel sorry for the disabled or make fun【9】them, and don't ignore them either. Just accept them for who they are, and give them encouragement to live【10】rich and full a life as you do.

35、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.

36、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.

The expression “to be in hot water” is one of them. It is a very old expression, which can be 【1】 back to 500 years ago. The expression is used to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.

Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in “hot water”. When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult 【2】. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown in water over his head. You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. The problem is too deep. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest in stocks in complete 【3】 of the stock market.

"Water over the dam" is another expression about a past event. It is something that cannot be 【4】. The expression comes from the idea that water that has 【5】 a dam cannot be brought back again. When a friend is 【6】 by a mistake she has made, you might tell her to forget about it. You say it is water over the dam.

Another common expression, "to hold water," is about the strength or weakness of an idea or opinion that you may be arguing about. It probably comes from the way of testing the 【7】 of a container. If it can hold water, it is strong and has no holes in it. If your 【8】 can hold water, it is strong and does not have any holes. If it does not hold water, then it is weak and can not be 【9】.

"Throwing cold water" also is an expression that deals with an idea or 【10】. For example, you want to buy a new car because the old one has some problems. But you wife "throws cold water" on the idea, because she says a new car costs too much

37、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Driving an electric car 【1】 to the protection of environment, or so the marketing departments of their makers would have you believe. Yet a report which analyzes car emissions presents a rather different picture. A battery-powered car recharged with 【2】 generated by coal-fired power stations, it found, is likely to be more harmful. It could cause more than three times as many deaths from pollution as a 【3】 petrol-driven vehicle.

The study was carried out by the University of Minnesota. The researchers estimated how levels of fine particulate matter (细颗粒物) and ground-level ozone — two important 【4】 of air pollution — would change when a car is powered by different ways.

It was no surprise that electric cars whose batteries were recharged with power from wind, solar or hydro-electric sources came out to be virtually free from harmful 【5】. They were estimated to cause 231 deaths over the course of a year, compared with 878 for petrol cars. Electric cars recharged with power from natural gas-fired stations were also a lot less harmful than petrol-driven ones, with 439 deaths. But if those same electric cars were recharged 【6】 by coal, they would be responsible for over 3,000 deaths.

Biofuels also caused more health problems than petrol. But diesel, which often  【7】 concern about pollution, is slightly cleaner than petrol. This is because the study assumes for all cars that emission-control technologies will be more widely used, especially particulate filters which have a remarkable effect on cleaning diesel 【8】. Diesel cars are also more 【9】 of fuel than petrol-driven ones.

Overall, the study shows that electric cars are cleaner than those traditional vehicles only if the power used to charge then is also clean. That is hardly a surprise, but the 【10】 of the difference is. How green electric cars really are, then, will depend mainly on where they are driven. In France, which obtains more than half of its power from nuclear station, electric cars look like a good bet. In China and some other developing countries, where a large amount of electricity is produced from coal, they may not be so environment- friendly as they are marketed.

38、假定你是李华，校报英文版以“对高一新生说”为主题征稿，邀请学长给下学期入学的新生提出一些学习和生活上的建议，请你以书信的形式写一篇稿件，要点包括：

1.你对高中学习生活的感受；

2.你对高一新生的建议；

3.你的祝福。

注意：

（1）词数100左右；

（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

39、Directions: Write an English composition in at least 120 words according to the instruction given below in Chinese.

最近，社会上的整形医院(plastic surgery hospital) 如雨后春笋般涌现出来，很多人，尤其是年轻人，热衷于整容手术(take cosmetic surgery)。请你谈谈自己对此现象的看法，并对自己的观点加以论证。

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40、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

I could smell the turkey cooking, even in the attic where I was hiding out. I heard a laugh, too, and a bang from something being dropped. Our house was noisier since my new stepsister and step-mother moved in — Jen and Mom.

I called her Mom, but the word felt uncomfortable, like a pair of shoes that pinched (夹脚). I didn’t remember my own mother; she had died in an accident when I was a baby. It had always been just Dad and me. We were a team. Now, so much had changed, and sometimes I wished I had the magic to change it back.

I heard Dad’s footsteps upstairs. “Do you want to take Jen skating?” he asked.

“I guess.” I sighed, thinking about how Dad and I usually spent Thanksgiving Day building a big snowman. But this year, Dad was too busy helping Mom cook the turkey.

“Thanks,” Dad said and put his arm around my shoulders. “We’ll make that snowman later,” he promised.

“Yeah,” I agreed, not too sure we’d have time.

Mom handed us some homemade cookies with smiling faces as we grabbed our skates. I had to admit, Mom came up with good ideas sometimes. Even though I liked that, I still couldn’t help but feel as if she were changing everything.

“No, thanks. I’m not hungry,” I said, although I was, a little.

“Ready?” I asked Jen. She nodded, and we headed out the front door.

The snow crunched under our boots as we walked down the street. The silence was awkward. “Did you go skating a lot last year?” I asked, blurting out the first thing that came to my mind.

Jen shook her head and looked at me. Finally she said, “On Thanksgiving, Mom and I always went to visit some friends on a farm. I especially loved seeing their big turkeys.”

Until then, I’d never even thought about how Jen must be feeling. She not only had a new stepfather and stepbrother; she had a new town and home, too. Jen and her mom used to live near a lake, and she’d had to move up north with us. She’d had more changes than me.

注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

Suddenly, I didn’t feel quite so sorry for myself.

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Paragraph 2:

We were so busy making it that we didn’t hear our parents come outside.

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41、假设你是李华，你所在社区将举办利用暑假到希望小学义务为学生辅导英语的活动。你希望参加此活动。请根据提示用英语写一封申请信:

1. 对此活动的认识；

2. 个人优势；

3. 你的计划。

注意:1、词数100左右；

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3、开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Sir/Madam,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua