苏州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、Anyone who are in ______ of weapons without permission are considered law breaking.

A．command

B．control

C．charge

D．possession

2、With a lot of difficult problems ________, the manager felt worried all the time.

A.settled B.to be settled

C.settling D.to settle

3、The dictionary is being printed and it will soon______.

A．turn out

B．come out

C．start out

D．go out

4、He always tries to avoid being_______with his headteacher.

A.left out B.left alone C.left behind D.left over

5、The cost of living recently _____ steadily because of epidemic of COVID- 19, leading some people to drop out of the big city race.

A．is climbing

B．is being climbed

C．has been climbing

D．has been climbed

6、The teacher walked around, ________ the students' work.

A．respecting

B．suspecting

C．inspecting

D．prospecting

7、—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

8、—When did you first meet her?

—January 1 st, 2000, the first day of the new century, ________ I can never forget.

A．that

B．which

C．when

D．where

9、Allowing changes in the way of marriage and family life, in some seniors’ view, is a significant _______ from tradition.

A．departure

B．protection

C．relief

D．adaptation

10、At last, the _____ jewelry turned out to be completely _____!

A.priceless, worthless B.worthless, valuable

C.priceless, valuable D.worthless, inexpensive

11、—So you didn’t say hello to him last night?

—Well, I stopped and smiled when I saw him, but he ________ me and walked on with his head very high.

A.ignored B.refused C.recognized D.missed

12、--- Does the young man _____ the company?

--- No, the company is _____ his father.

A. in possession of; in the possession of B. have possession of; in the possession of

C. take possession of; in possession of D. have possession of; in possession of

13、—I think he is taking an active part in social work.

—I agree with you ______.

A.in a way B.in many ways C.on the way D.in the way

14、John fell ill because he was caught in the rain yesterday; it is _____ of him to forget to take an umbrella.

A.physical B.electrical C.typical D.practical

15、I believe his design is ______for it’s completely different from others’.

A.common B.reasonable C.practical D.original

16、The usual response to the annual flu is not enough to fight against the risks we currently face, _____  prepare us for an even deadlier widespread flu that most expert agree will come in the future.

A.let alone B.let go C.leave alone D.take leave

17、In the book, the author describes how Iran has long sought an   with America.

A.acceleration B.accomplishment

C.accumulation D.accommodation

18、______in her most beautiful skirt, the girl tried to make herself ______ at the party.

A.Dressed; noticed B.Dressing; noticed

C.Dressed; noticing D.Dressing; being noticing

19、A student is said to have got a suspension from school for cheating in the exam. __________honesty is concerned, no compromise is acceptable.

A.When B.Where C.What D.Once

20、Blue _____ you. You should wear it more.

A. fits B. suits

C. matches D. goes with

21、Clothing ______ for pre-school-age children often follows the fashion for adults.

A. decorated B. designed C. preferred D. organized

22、I’ll give ____ to your suggestion that we ____ a party in honor of the experienced professor.

A. much thought; hold B. many thoughts; should hold

C. much thought; will hold D. some thought; can hold

23、A computer can only do ___ you have instructed it to do .

A.how B.after C.what D.when

24、—Listen, Lily is playing the piano!

—Wow, how sweet the music _______!

A.is heard B.hears C.is sounding D.sounds

25、A new study ____the marmoset’s reputation for admirable community values. Researchers report that these caregivers share their food more generously with little ones in private than when they are surrounded by the watchful eyes of other community members.

A.shines B.damages C.affects D.protects

26、Last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 55 million people in the U. S. are “gig workers" which is more than 35 percent of the U. S. workforce. That number is projected to jump to 43 percent by 2020.

People are drawn to gig work（零工）because it brings in a little extra income without a major time commitment. And recent technologies like Skype, Slack, and Dropbox have made the gig life a reality, giving you maximum freedom, an ideal work-life balance, and the chance to pursue your passions.

If you're thinking of joining the gig economy, it's never been easier. One of the great things about the gig economy is that you don't have a boss breathing down your neck. As a freelancer, you no longer have to cater to a company culture or work schedule that might cause physical or emotional stress. Instead, you get to choose the type of work you do and who you work with. But this degree of freedom requires a corresponding amount of discipline. With no boss to make sure you're on task, it's all on you.

A lot of gig workers start their careers by hopping on a project because the employer is desperate and in need of help. On the employer's end, it's tough to take on people for higher management positions when the pool of talent is full of gig workers who haven't been given an opportunity to improve their skills. Businesses have to evolve to learn how to account for an influx（(涌入）of temporary workers. It is harder for gig workers to become skilled and get promoted.

The workforce is becoming more advanced and educated by the day. You have to keep learning and keep up with industry trends to maintain a competitive edge. This is true even for people in traditional office settings, but it's critical if you're your own boss.

【1】What made the gig life a reality?

A．Greater work-life balance.

B．New technologies.

C．A little extra money.

D．Maximum freedom.

【2】What does the underlined phrase “breathing down your neck” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Making you unable to breathe freely.

B．Standing very close behind you.

C．Threatening you by saying something.

D．Monitoring you closely.

【3】What can we infer from the last but one paragraph?

A．Employers should invest in training the temporary workers.

B．Gig workers start their jobs out of passion.

C．It's hard for employers to employ people for higher positions.

D．It's hard for gig workers to develop skills.

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

A．The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Gig Economy

B．The Challenges of the Gig Economy

C．The Increase of the Gig Economy

D．The Reason for the Gig Economy

27、A scientist turned out to be able to see the future by offering each of some four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she dealt with it. Some children reached eagerly for the candy they saw. Some lasted a few minutes before they gave in. But others were determined to wait until the last moment.

By the time the children reached high school, something amazing had happened. A survey found that those who were four-year-olds having enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation (诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily upset and inflexible.

Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn’t show up on an IQ test.

The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant (有抵抗力的) soul.

Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people’s success, brain ability measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as "characters".

EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together and how one’s ability handles stress, for instance, affecting the ability to concentrate and putting intelligence to use. Among the ingredients (要素) for success, researchers now gradually agree that IQ counts for about 20%, the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.

While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues are finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.

【1】Why does the author mention the experiment at the beginning of the text?

A．To make the readers amused.

B．To prove the scientists’ wisdom.

C．To introduce the topic of the text.

D．To show us how to do an IQ test.

【2】The experiment with the four-year-olds shows us that________.

A．the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experiment

B．the ability of sell-control plays a role in personal success

C．emotional intelligence won’t show up until teen years

D．candy can be used to measure a person’s emotional intelligence

【3】The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means________.

A．positive

B．negative

C．impatient

D．friendly

【4】From the passage we learn that_________.

A．EQ does not have any connection with IQ

B．the higher a person’s IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is

C．brain theory is able to explain what we wonder about most

D．scientists haven’t discovered the way EQ and IQ work together.

28、Compassion（同情）is a desire within us to help others. With effort, we can translate compassion into action. An experience last weekend showed me this is true. I work part-time in supermarket across from a building for the elderly. These old people are our main customers, and it’s not hard to lose patience over their slowness. But last Sunday, one aged gentleman appeared to teach me a valuable lesson. This untidy man walked up to my register（收款机）with a box of biscuits. He said he was out of cash, had just moved into his room, and had nothing in his cupboards. He asked if we could let him have the food on trust. He promised to repay me the next day.

I couldn’t help staring at him. I wondered what kind of person he had been ten or twenty years before, and what he would be like if fortune had gone his way. I had a hurt in my heart for this kind of human soul, all alone in the world. I told him that I was sorry, but store rules didn’t allow me to do so. I felt stupid and unkind saying this, but I valued my job.

Just then, another man, standing behind the first, spoke up. If anything, he looked more pitiable, “Charge it to me,” was all he said.

What I had been feeling was pity. Pity is soft and safe and easy. Compassion, on the other hand, is caring in action. I thanked the second man but told him that was not allowed either. Then I reached into my pocket and paid for the biscuits myself. I reached into my pocket because these two men had reached into my heart and taught me compassion.

【1】The aged gentleman who wanted to buy the biscuits______.

A．promised to obey the store rules

B．hoped to have the food first and pay later

C．forgot to take his credit card with him

D．could not afford anything more expensive

【2】Which of the following best describes the old gentleman?

A．Kind and lucky.

B．Friendly and helpful.

C．Poor and lonely.

D．Hurt and disappointed.

【3】Why did the author refuse the old gentle man’s request first?

A．He considered the old man dishonest.

B．He felt no pity for the old gentleman.

C．He wanted to keep his present job.

D．He expected someone else to pay for the old man.

【4】What lesson did the author learn from this experience?

A．Obeying the rules means more than compassion.

B．Wealth is most important in older age.

C．Experience is better gained through practice.

D．Compassion means helping in some way.

29、   With the internet and smart phones, people have immediate access to news from all over the world. It sounds like a good thing, but can there ever be too much of it?

While access to news is important, the news itself is usually bad. This makes some sense. Not many people would buy a newspaper with headlines like,“Everything is great!” or, “The sky is more blue today than yesterday.”

Yet there is a problem that comes from the amount of news we’re taking in. People feel increased anxiety because they get so much negative information.

Why is this happening? As social animals, humans are empathetic (感同身受的) toward each other. This is great for our communities, but when we read about people suffering in a faraway place, we feel heartbroken. This wonderful thing about humans instead becomes part of the problem.

“There’s actually, for many people, physical pain in wanting to help –-- our heart goes out to them,” US Professor Charles Figley, a mental health specialist, told National Public Radio. He calls it “bad-news burnout (倦怠).” Others call it “the hope gap”, which refers to the phenomenon that we feel surrounded by problems.

Before this news stresses you out, take a deep breath, because you can take control of the situation right now. The first step is to take Figley’s advice and turn off the news. “We can’t obviously run away and hide forever, but yes, we do need to take breaks,” he said.

Next, change the scenery. Leave the room where you get news and negative information. Better yet, go for a walk. Don’t let news into the parts of your life that are meant for socializing or relaxing. “Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked up about things,” Irish actor Kenneth Charles Branagh told US-based Interview Magazine.

Life is short and your time is valuable. Make more time for friends, family and hobbies. You don’t need to spend it worrying about things you can’t control. Instead, direct your energy toward the things you can change.

【1】What does the word “problem” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A.People are faced with too much information.

B.There is too little good news in newspapers.

C.Fake news is having an impact on people’s lives.

D.People get anxious with so much negative news.

【2】The author quotes Figley’s words in Paragraph 5 mainly to ______.

A.explain the benefits of human compassion

B.show that it’s impossible to solve all problems

C.explain how people are affected by bad news

D.prove that bad news can cause illnesses

【3】What does the author suggest people do with the stress caused by negative information?

A.Avoid reading any bad news.

B.Talk to a close friend.

C.Find a relaxing environment.

D.Find some good news to read.

【4】The underlined phrase “worked up” in the second to last paragraph probably means ______.

A.confused B.upset

C.optimistic D.surprised

30、I woke up with only one thing on my mind: what to wear. A billion thoughts _______ through my brain as wooden hangers moved back and forth. It was my first day of high school in a new State; first _______ are everything, and it was necessary to impress the people who I'd spend the next four years with.

It wasn't insecurity that _______ me to madness but the fact that this was my third time being the new kid. _______ moving does something to a child's development. I _______ finding reliable friends. But this time dad's company _______ my starting and finishing high school in the same place. This time mattered, which made me nervous.

I emerged proudly in a patterned dress after riding (扫荡) my closet. I felt just as _______ as I stepped off the bus. But my jaw dropped to the floor when I found Mrs. Hutfilz, my English teacher, wearing the exact same _______ as I did. I kept my head down and tiptoed to my seat, but the first day meant _______ in front of the class, and ________ it was my turn. I made it through my minute speech, until Hutfilz stood up, ________ adding she liked my style. All the ________ that had accumulated throughout the morning surprisingly ________ . The students raised heads as I shared my story. My smile ________ as I giggled with my peers. After class, I stayed behind, sharing with Mrs. Hutfilz my previous understanding about coming into a new school and state. I was relieved to make a humorous and genuine ________ with my first teacher in the coming days.

This incident ________ me that these are the times to have fun, work hard, and make memories, not stress about the ________ details. Looking back, the ten minutes I spent ________ my speech were really not worth it. ________ my first period of high school may not have gone exactly the way I thought it would, Mrs. Hutfilz's great sense of ________ certainly made the day unforgettable in the best way.

【1】

A．raced

B．broke

C．forced

D．crashed

【2】

A．experiences

B．impressions

C．comments

D．expectations

【3】

A．related

B．attracted

C．drove

D．switched

【4】

A．Random

B．Permanent

C．Regular

D．Frequent

【5】

A．rejected

B．struggled

C．challenged

D．appreciated

【6】

A．ensured

B．admitted

C．reflected

D．deserved

【7】

A．nervous

B．doubtful

C．competent

D．confident

【8】

A．fashion

B．design

C．dress

D．uniform

【9】

A．introductions

B．performances

C．lectures

D．debates

【10】

A．on occasion

B．soon enough

C．no wonder

D．in fact

【11】

A．casually

B．seriously

C．honestly

D．jokingly

【12】

A．sympathy

B．thrill

C．anxiety

D．embarrassment

【13】

A．held up

B．melted away

C．passed down

D．carried on

【14】

A．froze

B．faded

C．grew

D．formed

【15】

A．connection

B．adjustment

C．commitment

D．negotiation

【16】

A．advocated

B．persuaded

C．informed

D．reminded

【17】

A．unimportant

B．complex

C．precise

D．chief

【18】

A．doubting

B．fearing

C．withdrawing

D．regretting

【19】

A．Until

B．Since

C．While

D．If

【20】

A．duty

B．honor

C．gratitude

D．style

31、   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

32、According to Greek legend, in ancient Athens a man noticed the great storyteller Aesop playing childish games with some little boys. He laughed and made fun of Aesop, asking him why he wasted his time in such ______ games.

Aesop responded by ______ a bow, loosening its string, and placing it on the ground. Then he said to the critical man, “Now, ______ the riddle (迷), if you can. Tell us what the unstrung bow means.”

The man looked at it for several minutes but had no idea about what ______ Aesop was trying to make. Aesop ______, “If you keep a bow always bent, it will break finally; but if you let it go loose, it will be more ______ for use when you want it.”

So it is with us. Our minds and bodies are like the ______. When often under the ______ of everyday life, we can finally break. We need to loosen up; we need time to take the pressure off and relax.

Former baseball pitcher (投球手) Dutch Leonard might have put it a little differently. He once said that the ______ of great pitching is not speed or the ability to throw curves (曲线球). It’s the “change of pace”. Even the ______ batter (击球手) will soon learn how to hit a pitcher who continually throws the same kind of pitch. But it’s ______ to hit a pitcher who changes the pace of pitching. That ______ of pace gives a pitcher an advantage over the other pitchers.

A change of pace also gives us a(n) ______ in life. Taking time to watch the clouds, enjoy a breeze, take a walk, read just slowdown is ______ if we are to be our best later. And a regular day of rest is as important as regular sleep. It’s a ______ of taking the pressure off.

To be your best, make sure you change your pace. It may just be the change you need.

【1】

A．wise

B．bright

C．foolish

D．false

【2】

A．picking up

B．throwing away

C．making up

D．putting down

【3】

A．make

B．answer

C．follow

D．ask

【4】

A．point

B．legend

C．idea

D．plan

【5】

A．answered

B．replied

C．explained

D．called

【6】

A．possible

B．careful

C．hopeful

D．fit

【7】

A．string

B．bow

C．riddle

D．activity

【8】

A．routine

B．control

C．pressure

D．pain

【9】

A．secret

B．solution

C．ability

D．method

【10】

A．great

B．successful

C．average

D．smart

【11】

A．easy

B．hard

C．likely

D．usual

【12】

A．kind

B．game

C．change

D．speed

【13】

A．advantage

B．road

C．bottom

D．centre

【14】

A．convenient

B．necessary

C．acceptable

D．reasonable

【15】

A．trick

B．result

C．beginning

D．way

33、   It was the first time in four years that my daughter Kate had been able to have a face-to-face chat with her Chinese grandfather through WeChat. Her grandfather ______ showed us his apples. Kate eagerly asked when she could eat them. Since her birth, we can’t ______ time to take her back to China. Year after year, her grandfather would save us a box of the ______ apples just in case we visited. They were kept in the cold store _____ and they must have been sweet. I vividly remember my first ______ of an apple picked straight from the orchard(果园), which enjoys a perfect setting for growing apples with a high altitude and striking temperature differences.

A few weeks after the ______, when new blossoms (花) began to appear on the trees, a/an _______ occurred to Kate’s grandfather. If we couldn’t take our ______ back this year, he would take the apples to us. He ______ the ladder (梯子), carefully examining blossoms. Those that ______ his examination were picked off the trees. When the blossoms ______ small apples, he covered each apple with a special ______ consisting of three layers, which would ______ the young apples from brown spots and also help them achieve a/an ______ coloring. Several weeks passed and the apples were almost ready. He spent ______ removing the outer layers of the bags. The inner red layers remained. If they were removed too early, the fruits would be damaged by the sunlight. Once they ______ the sun, he removed the final layers.

From his ______, he still kept one box of his finest apples but this time he was ______ to deliver them himself. ______ for his passport and visa approved, he delicately ______ his 2-kilogram bag of best apples—as fresh fruit is strictly restricted by the customs and headed for Scotland.

【1】A.carefully B.proudly C.secretly D.briefly

【2】A.devote B.cost C.spend D.afford

【3】A.biggest B.sourest C.ripest D.finest

【4】A.waiting B.expecting C.growing D.working

【5】A.touch B.sight C.bite D.purchase

【6】A.interview B.discussion C.chat D.appointment

【7】A.mind B.idea C.advice D.fact

【8】A.father B.mother C.son D.daughter

【9】A.climbed B.designed C.made D.fixed

【10】A.escaped B.passed C.failed D.lost

【11】A.burst into B.gave out C.grew into D.let out

【12】A.paper B.bag C.sheet D.package

【13】A.protect B.discourage C.hide D.cover

【14】A.dark B.even C.ever D.light

【15】A.minutes B.days C.months D.years

【16】A.adapted to B.appealed to C.adopted to D.responded to

【17】A.tree B.harvest C.experiment D.product

【18】A.accustomed B.advised C.engaged D.determined

【19】A.Instructions B.Recreations C.Applications D.Reservations

【20】A.packed B.filled C.emptied D.delivered

34、Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

My daughter

(A story told by a father, a famous actor)

My wife and I only had the one child. We had Amy.

I see her as my best friend. I think she’d always come to me first if she had a problem. We have the same sense of humor, and share interests. 【1】 I don’t mind animals, she’s completely fascinated with them, and she has always had dogs, cats, horses, and goldfish in her life.

We were 【2】 (close) when she was about four, which I think is a lovely age for a child. They know the parents best, and don’t have outside contacts. She must have grown up suddenly when she went to school, because I remember her growing away from her family slightly. Any father who has a teenager daughter comes across an extraordinary collection of people, and there seemed to be an endless stream of strange young men 【3】 (come) through our house. By the time I learned their names they 【4】 (go) away and I had to start learning a new lot.

I wanted more than anything else for her to be happy in 【5】 she was doing, and I was prepared to pull strings to help her on her way. When she left a good school she decided she wanted to become an actress so I got her into drama school. It wasn’t to her liking so she joined a theatre group and began doing bits and pieces in films. She was doing well, but then gave it up. She probably found it boring. Then she took up social work, and finally went to work 【6】a designer and he became her husband. And that’s really the story of her life. She must be happy with him—they’re always together.

We have such similar tastes in books and music 【7】 I used to take her to see an opera, which is my big passion. However, I don’t think she likes it very much. She doesn’t come with me anymore.

I don’t think she’s a big television watcher. She knows when I’m on the television, and she 【8】 watch, but I don’t know. It’s not the kind of thing she tells me.

We’re very grateful for Amy. She’s a good daughter as daughters go. We’re looking forward to being grandparents.

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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.

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Yet, some people are【1】 They claim that surfing the Internet is a waste of time. They make the 【2】 that children spend too much time chatting and playing games instead of 【3】 on their school work. However, a recent survey conducted in the USA shows that 80 per cent of Internet users 【4】 it mostly to search for answers to questions. The second most common use of the Internet, for 79 per cent of Internet users, is to find out information about hobbies. These statistics prove that gathering information is the 【5】 use for the Internet.

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、假如你叫李平，是一位成绩优秀的学生，你班班主任在安排座位时，让成绩好的学生和成绩差的学生作同桌，这在你们班成绩优秀的学生中引起了反响，班会课上大家就此进行了讨论。现在请你根据下表把讨论结果向班主任写一封信反映一下，并说出自己的观点。  

注意：1．词数：150字左右，短文的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。  

2．短文需包括表中所有要点，内容可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。  

3．参考词汇：成绩差的学生：a slower student   自信：self-confidence  

Dear Mr. Zhang,  

We have held a discussion about whether it is good or not for a top student to share a desk with a slower student.

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39、你是李华，两周前你从网上购买了一套书虫系列读物（Bookworm Series）昨天才到货，且包装破损，数量不足。请就此向网店客服写邮件投诉。要点如下：

1.    介绍购物情况

2.    反映存在问题

3.    提出解决方案

注意：

1.    词数100词左右

2.    可适当增加细节，使行文连贯

3.    开头结尾已给出，不计入总词

可能用到的生词：投诉complaint n.

To whom it may concern,

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Sincerely,

Li Hua

40、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Cell phones are used everywhere, but on the road they are a dangerous distraction (分心) to drivers and should be forbidden.

The New England Journal of Medicine reported that "drivers using a cell phone were four times more likely to have an accident than those not using a phone." The major problem is that the driver is not focused on the road, but on his or her conversation. Cell phone drivers are very unpredictable: they drive too fast or too slow, make improper turns, run red lights and even stop at green ones. It's not only annoying; it's dangerous. Accidents related to cell phones include off a road and crashing into a tree, fences, and buildings and even turning over.

In October at the California Traffic Safety Summit, experts showed that "cell phones used by drivers lead to at least 1,000 deaths per year in California." These are the same problems that occur with drunk driving, which is against the law and strictly enforced. For the same reasons, California needs laws that ban the use of cell phone in cars.

Until we take action to pass new laws, drivers at least need to be more responsible when using cell phones. The American Automobile Association recommends that drivers pull off the road before using a cell phone, have a passenger use it for them, or use voice mail to answer calls. Another suggestion is to keep the phone off while moving or simply not to use it in the car. Before using a cell phone, drivers should ask themselves, "Is this call really that important?"

Cell phones can be a very important link in emergencies, but drivers need to use them wisely. As professional NASCAR racer John Andretti says, "Driving safely is your first responsibility." The best road to safety is to just hang up and drive.

41、假如你是李越，母校将为高一新生举办主题为“What to do in building a good relationship between parents and teenagers？”的英语沙龙活动，特邀请你参加。请你用英语写一篇100~120个词的发言稿，就以下内容要点，谈谈你的看法。

内容要点：1.影响我们与父母和谐相处的原因；

2.提出建议并说明理由。

注意：发言稿的开头和结尾已给出（不计入词数）。

Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinion on what to do in building a good relationship between parents and teenagers.