汕头市2015高中毕业班第一学期期末质量检测英语写作讲评

高中英语真题:2015届高三上学期期末考试本试卷共8页，三大题，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。

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I．语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

An optimistic attitude is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. The way you look at life will determine how you 1 , how you perform, and how well you will get along with other people. 2 , pessi mism creates a sad and hopeless place where no one wants t o live. 3 thoughts, attitudes, and expectations feed on them selves.Years ago, I 4 into a service station to get some gas. It was a 5 day, and I was feeling great. As I walked into the statio n to pay for the gas, the attendant said to me, “You don’t look well.” This took me completely by 6 . A little less confidently, I told him that I had never felt better. Without hesitation, he c ontinued to tell me how bad I looked and that my skin appear ed7 .By the time I left the service station, I was feeling a little 8 . About a block away, I pulled over to the side of the road to loo k at my face in the mirror. How did I feel? Did I look that 9 ? Was everything all right? By the time I got home, I was beginn ing to feel a little 10 . Had I picked up some rare disease? The next time I went into that gas station, feeling 11 again, I figured out what had happened. The place had recently bee n painted a bright but disgusting yellow, and the light reflectin g off the walls made everyone inside 12 as though they hadhepatitis(肝炎)! I wondered how many other folks had reacted the way I did. I had let one short 13 with a total stranger change my 14 for an entire day. He told me I looked sick, and before long , I was actually feeling sick. That single negative observation had a(n) 15 effect on the way I felt and acted.1. A. learn B. exerciseC. behaveD. feel2. A. Certainly B. AdditionallyC. ContrarilyD. Actually3. A. Negative B. ImpracticalC. SensitiveD. Indifferent4. A. drove B. walkedC. rushedD. ran5. A. common B. beautifulC. busyD. dull6. A. accident B. mistakeC. surpriseD. chance7. A. rough B. paleC. hurtD. yellow8. A. tired B. uneasyC. boredD. angry9. A. well B. uglyC. strangeD. bad10. A. upset B. sadC. sorryD. sick11. A. ill B. fineC. regretD. lost12. A. behave B. believeC. lookD. pretend13. A. conversation B. visitC. bargainD. stay14. A. work B. confidenceC. healthD. attitude15. A. reasonable B. seriousC. temporaryD. slight第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。

汕头市2014-2015学年度高二教学质量监测试题英语注意事项：第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中，选出最佳选项并在题卡上将该项涂黑。

ADonald had his own difficulties in sleeping that night. Not just because of the bright lights of the shelter or people’s constant voices, it was the happening repeatedly nightmare that caused him to stay awake, to fear sleep. Donald was back in his small house. He did his best to ignore the howling winds outside his window. Yet he could not turn out the fearful whimpers (呜咽) of his little dog, or the uncomfortable sounds of his mother anxious in her room next door, unable to sleep through the storm despite her insistence they would be all right.Donald did not want his mother to be upset, but on some level, he was glad to hear she was awake. It meant he was not alone in the dark. Though he was 12, until recently it was impossible for Donald to fall asleep unless his mother lay down by his side.Suddenly there was a crash. Their living room window was shattered (打碎) by 125 miles an hour winds. Troy rushed to Donald and sat anxiously on the edge of his bed. He did his best to calm his mother, and she had to comfort him. Soon water was seeping (渗入) into the single floor house. Quickly it rose from ankle level to leg le vel. At Donald’s insistence, they pushed their way through the water --- now chest high --- toward the front door. When they fought their way into the living room, water rose to their chins.It was a struggle for the boy and the mother to stay afloat. In a total panic, desperate to hold on to something, Troy caught a curtain rod. She was breathing hard, shouting that she couldn’t swim.Donald cried out, “Mom! Hold on!” Just then Donald also caught a floatable wood board.1. The passage is mainly about .A. how a storm happened and caused damageB. how a mother and son experienced a stormC. how a mother and son survived a stormD. how a son helped his mother in a storm2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the story?A. The rising water.B. The broken window.C. The lucky dog.D. The noisy environment.3. What will the author most probably talk about next?A. How the other people struggled in the stormB. Why the rainstorm happenedC. What damage the rainstorm causedD. How Donald and Troy struggled to save themselvesBSydney—A shark savaged a schoolboy’s leg while he was surfing with his father at a beach in Sydney on February 23. It was the third shark attack along the coast of Australia’s largest city in a month.The 15-year-old boy and his father were in the water off Avalon, on Sydney’s northern beaches, around dawn when he was attacked. The city’s beaches are packed with locals and tourists during the summer months.“The father heard a scream and turned to see his so n thrashing (激烈扭动) about in the water,” police said. “Fortunately, the shark swam away and the boy was helped to the shore by his father.”Lifesaving Club spokesman Nick Miller said, “It got him around the top of his left leg and the father came and dr agged him out of water.” He said the boy was bleeding heavily when he was brought to the shore. “There was a lot of pain, as you can imagine.” The teenager was airlifted to hospital for treatment for leg injuries.Police said the bites “cut through to the bone”, but the boy did not appear to have sustained any fractures (骨折). He was in a stable condition now.Several beaches were closed after the attack. Water police and lifeguards were searching for the shark, while police hoped to identify its species by the shape of the bite marks. But they said it was too early to say what type of shark attacked the boy. “I don’t even know if he saw it,” Millersaid.Many shark species live in the waters off Sydney’s beaches, but attacks on humans are still relatively rare. However, there were two attacks on successive days earlier this month, one on a navy diver in Sydney harbor, not far from the famous Opera House, and the other on a surfer at the city’s world-famous Bondi beach.Fishermen say shark numbers are on the rise. There is a ban on commercial fishing in the harbor, which has increased fish stocks. Marine experts also claim environmental protection has created a cleaner environment, attracting sharks closer to the shore as they chase fish. Many shark species are protected in Australian waters.4.The report mainly tells us ________.A．shark attacks on humans are on the riseB．sharks attacked humans three times in one monthC．a boy was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beachD．shark numbers are in creasing in the waters off Sydney’s beaches5. What do we know about the city of Sydney from the passage?A．It is one of the largest cities in Australia.B．Sydney harbor is not far from the famous Opera House.C．There are many locals and tourists on its coast all the year round.D．There are few shark species in the waters off Sydney’s beaches.6. About the injury of the boy we know that________.A．he was losing much blood when he was dragged outB．he was very nervous when he was sent to hospitalC．he may be in danger of losing his legD．he was injured in the right leg7. All the following are the causes of Australia’s sharks’ increasing except that___. A．environmental protection has created a cleaner environmentB．a ban on commercial fishing has increased fish numbersC．many shark species are protected in Australian watersD．the film Jaws has made the Great White famousCEat nuts, live longer. Researchers have found that those who eat a handful of peanuts every day significantly decrease their risk of dying from all causes compared to those who do not eat nuts. A new study concludes that all types of nuts seem to be protective.Researcher Ying Bao is with the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. She and her colleagues looked at the impact of nut consumption by analyzing two huge studies that began in 1980 ----the Nurses’ Health Study, which tracks the well-being of more than 76,000 women, and 42,000 men enrolled in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.Among the questions asked at the beginning of the studies was, “how frequently do you eat nuts?”The information was updated every two to four years. Bao says the participants were followed for three decades.“What we observed is that people who eat more nuts are less likely to die over the next 30 years,” said Bao. “So, for example, if a person eats nuts once per day, that person has a 20 percent lower risk of dying.”Bao says eating a handful of nuts five or more times per week is associated with a 29 percent reduced risk of dying from heart disease and an 11 percent lower risk of cancer death. A serving size is 28 grams.Nuts contain nutrients, including high quality proteins, vitamins and minerals, all of which have anti-cancer effects and may help protect the heart.Bao says researchers are planning studies to find out how nuts are beneficial to human health.The study on the health benefits of nuts was funded by the International Tree Nut Council Research and Education Foundation.8. People who often eat nuts ________.A.are more likely to live longer than people who often eat fruitsB.don’t need to go to hospitalC.may live longer than people who don’t eat nutsD.don’t have to do sports9. Th e underlined word “well-being” in Paragraph 2 shares the same meaning as “________”.A.illness B．health C．diet D．habit10. About Bao’s research, which statement is true?A.She has done the research by herself.B.Her research was based on two studies.C.Her research lasted about three years.D.People should eat all kinds of nuts every day.11. The passage is most probably from a journal of ___________ .A.entertainment B．diet C．sports D．scienceDDriving a car is not just handling controls and judging speed and distance. It requires you to predict what other road users will do and get ready to react to something unexpected. When alcohol is consumed, it enters your bloodstream and acts as a depressant (抑制药), damaging eyesight, judgment and co-ordination (协调), slowing down reaction time and greatly increasing the risk of accidents. Even below the drink driving link, driving will be affected.Alcohol may take a few minutes to be absorbed into the bloodstream and start action on the brain. Absorption(吸收) rate is increased when drinking on an empty stomach or when consuming drinks mixed with fruit juice. To get rid of alcohol from the body is a very slow process and it is not possible to speed it up with any measures like taking a shower or having a cup of tea or coffee.The present Road Traffic Ordinance states clearly that the limit of alcohol concentration is: ● 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood; or● 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath; or● 67 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of urine (尿液).Drivers who cause traffic accidents, or who commit a moving traffic offence or are being suspected of drink driving will be tested.Any driver found drinking beyond the limit will be charged. The driver declared guilty may be fined a maximum of HK $25,000 and be sentenced to up to 3 years in prison and punished for 10 driving-offence points; or temporarily banned from driving.The same punishment applies to failing to provide specimens (样本) for breath, blood or urine tests without good excuse.Drink driving is a criminal offence. Be a responsible driver, think before you drink. For the safety of yourself and other road users, never drive after consuming alcohol.12. The first paragraph is mainly about ________.A. the introduction of driving skillsB. the damage of drinking to your bodyC. the effect of drinking on drivingD. the process of alcohol being absorbed13. The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “________”.A. alcoholB. absorptionC. bloodD. process14. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Drinking below the drink driving limit has no effect on driving.B. Alcohol is taken in more quickly when drunk with fruit juice.C. Having a cup of tea helps to get rid of alcohol from the body.D. 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of breath is below the drink limit.15. A driver suspected of drink driving ________.A. should provide specimens for testingB. will be forbidden to drive for 3 yearsC. will be punished for 10 driving-offence pointsD. should pay a maximum fine of HK $25,000第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省汕头市第一中学2024-2025学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题留意：试卷共8页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟第I卷选择题（95分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What will the woman do this coming weekend?A. Call on his classmates.B. Direct traffic.C. Go hiking.2.Where is the woman going?A. To her new flat.B. To the shop.C. To her company.3.When did the woman buy her own car?A. Last week.B. Last month.C. Last year.4.What does the woman do now?A.A school teacher.B.A tourist guide.C.A university student.5.How does John look?A. Excited.B. Satisfied.C. Worried.其次节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第六段材料，回答第6至7题。

6.What will the weather be like the day after tomorrow?A. It is rainy.B. It is sunny.C. It is windy.7.What has the man being doing these days?A. Reading books.B. Playing football.C. Going cycling.听第七段材料，回答第8至10题。

2015学年度高三年级第一次质量调研（考试时间120分钟满分150分请将答案填写在答题纸上）第I卷（共 103分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a qu estion will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a c onversation and the question about it, read the four possible a nswers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answ er to the question you have heard.1. A. She does not agree with Jack. B. Jack’s performance is disappointing.C. Most people will find basketball boring.D. She sh ares Jack’s opinion.2. A. In a printing shop.B. At a publishing house.C. At a bookstore.D. In a library.3. A. Five courses may be too many.B. The decision must be made soon.C. It would be smart to take more.D. Only four courses are offered next year.4. A. The man is planning a trip to Austin. B. The man has not been to Austin before.C. The man doesn’t like Austin.D. The m an has been to Austin before.5. A. Give it up and buy a new one.B. Go and see if he left it in the hallway.C. Check everywhere in the hall first.D. Check the classroom to see if he left it there.6. A. The woman is a close friend of the man. B. The woman has been working too hard.C. The woman is tired of her work.D. The woman is seeing a doctor.7. A. Give the ring to a policeman.B. Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room.C. Hand in the ring to the security office.D. Take the ring to the office building.8. A. It looks quite new. B. It need s to be repaired.C. It looks old.D. Its engine needs to be painted.9. A. Discussing sports. B. Watchi ng TV.C. Talking about the channel.D. Talking about the news.10. A. Less than an hour and a half. B. Not more than half an hour.C. More than two hours.D. More t han an hour and a half.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, an d you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spo ken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possi ble answers on your paper and decide which one would be th e best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage11. A. Two months. B. Two years. C. Six month s. D. Six years.12. A. His friends. B. His famil y.C. A computer.D. A programmer.13. A. How to get a divorce. B. A couple’s marriage.C. Marriage in Turkey.D. How to live to gether.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage14. A. They are kept in the open prisons.B. They are allowed out of the prison grounds.C. They are ordered to do cooking and cleaning.D. They are a small portion of the prison population.15. A. They must do maintenance for the training center.B. Most of them get paid for their work.C. They have to cook their own meals.D. They can choose to do community work.16. A. Some of their prisoners are allowed to study outside the prison grounds.B. Most of their prisoners are expected to work.C. Their prisoners are often sent to special centers for skill t raining.D. Their prisoners are allowed freedom to visit their families.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversation s. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each c onversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks wi th the information you have heard. Write your answers on you r answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation .Telephone Message to Ms. StrongCaller’s Name: Jack 17 from Hunter’s Office S upplies.Request: Fax material about after-sales 18 .Fax Number: 19 .Next Call Time: Around 20 in the afternoon.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversationWhat does Sarah think of her performance in the hist ory class?She thinks she 21 of herself.What is Sarah’s problem in terms of speaking in front of others?She gets 22 .What does the man sugge st Sarah do?Forget about the people a nd look at something else i n the room like 23 .What does the man say about blushing (脸红)?It’s a 24 .Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blank s to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the pro per form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Dear Sally,I recently became engaged. I love my fiancé（未婚夫）a lot but we are getting into a lot of arguments (25) ________ o ur wedding plans. I would prefer a small wedding, just our im mediate family and closest friends. I think it is such a special moment and I only want the people who are most important to be near us. I don’t want to be surrounded by people not really(26)_________ (care) about us. He wants the whole world to be there——the mail carrier, the baker, the butcher!!! My fiancé says a we dding day is (27)___________ (important) day in anyone’s life. He wants to share his joy with everyone.It’s not a question whether we can afford it although I do worr y about how much a wedding costs and I would rather save th e money for a house. I dislike (28) ________ (fight) but I just d on’t feel comfortable with his plans.——NervousDear Nervous,Planning weddings (29)________be very stressful. Each perso n has clear ideas about (30)________ his or her “perfect” wed ding would be. Each person has dreams and hopes for that d ay. Now it is (31)_______ good time to practice compromising(妥协) with your husband-to-be. Neither one of you should be unhappy on your wedding d ay. If you get your way, your husband will be unhappy. If he g ets his way, it sounds (32)_______ _________ you will be unha ppy.Why don’t the two of you talk about a compromise? Perhaps a medium-sized wedding? Perhaps two weddings——a small intimate ceremony and a large reception? You will hav e to compromise many times in your married life. You both ca n start now.——Sally(B)Since early times, people (33) ______ (fascinate) by the idea o f life existing somewhere else besides the Earth. Until recently , scientists believe that life on other planets was just a hopeful dream. But now they are beginning (34)______(locate) places where life could form. In 1997, they saw other evidence of pla nets near other stars like the sun. But scientists now think that life could be even (35) ______ (near) in our own solar system.One place scientists are studying closely is Europa, a moo n of Jupiter. Space probe（探索） has provided evidence (36) ______ Europa has a large o cean under its surface. The probe has also made scientists thi nk that under its surface is a rocky core (地核) which (37) ______ (give) off volcanic heat. Water and heat from volcanic activity are two basic conditions (38) ______ (ne ed) for life to form. A third is certain basic chemicals like carbo n, oxygen and nitrogen. Scientists believe that there may be s uch lying at the bottom of Europa’s ocean. They may already create life or may be about to. You may wonder (39) ______ li ght is also needed for life to form.Until recently, scientists thought that light was essential. But n ow places have been found on earth, (40) ______ are in total blackness such as caves several miles beneath the surface. And bacteria, primitive forms of life, have been seen there. So the lack of light in Europa’s sub-surface ocean doesn’t automatically rule out life forming.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the word s in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that ther e is one word more than you need.A. signalB. forceC. commercialD. functioningE. actuallyF. originalG. identifying H. track I. monitor J. disaster K. weightYou never see him, but they’re with you every time you fly. Th ey record where you are going, how fast you’re traveling and whether everything on your airplane is 41 normally. Their a bility to withstand (承受) almost any 42 makes them seem like something out of a magic book. They’re known as the black box.When planes fall from the sky, as a Yemeni airliner did on its way to Comoros Islands in the India Ocean June 30, 2009, th e black box is the best bet for 43 what went wrong. So whe n a French submarine (潜水艇) detected the device’s 44 five days later, the discovery marked a huge step toward determining the cause of a traged y in which 152 passengers were killed.In 1958, Australian scientist David Warren developed a flight-memory recorder that would45 basic information like altitude and direction. That was the first mode for a black box, which became a requirement on all U.S. 46 flights by 1960. Early models often failed to with stand crashes, however, so in 1965 the box was completely r edesigned and moved to the back of the plane—the area least affected by impact—from its 47 position in the landing wells (起落架舱). The same year, the Federal Aviation Authority required th at the boxes, which were never 48 black, be painted orange or yellow to aid visibility.Modern airplanes have two black boxes: a voice recorder, which is designed to track pilots’ conversations, and a flight-data recorder, which is meant to 49 fuel levels, engine nois es and other operating functions that help investigators recon struct the aircraft’s final moments. Placed in an insulated (隔绝的) case and surrounded by a quarter-inch-thick panels of stainless steel, the boxes can withstand huge 50 and temperatures up to 2,000℉. When in deep water, th ey’re also able to send signals from depths of 20,000 ft. Exper ts believe the boxes from Air France Flight 447, which crashe d near Brazil on June 1,2009, are in water nearly that deep, b ut statistics say they’re still likely to turn up. In the approximat ely 20 deep-sea crashes over the past 30 years, only one plane’s black boxes were never recovered.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are f our words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The Beginning of DramaThere are many theories about the beginning of drama in anci ent Greece. The one most widely accepted today is 51 on t he assumption that drama evolved from ritual( 宗教仪式). The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginni ng, human beings 52 the natural forces of the world—even the seasonal changes—as unpredictable, and they sought through various means to 53 these unknown and feared powers. Those measures whi ch appeared to bring the desired results were then kept and repeated until they changed into 54 rituals.55 , stories arose which explained or masked the mysteries of the rituals. As times passed, some rituals were 56 , but t he stories, later called myths, continued to exist and provided material for art and drama.Those who believed that drama evolved out of ritual also argu e that those rituals contained the seed of theatre because mu sic, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used.57 , a suitable site had to be provided for performances and when the entire community did not participate, a(n) 58 divisi on was usually made between the “area of acting” and the “ar ea in which an audience sits”. Besides, there were performers , and, since considerable importance was 59 to avoiding mistakes in the practice of rituals, religious leaders usually 6 0 that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often imitat ed other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed (用哑剧表演出) the 61 effect—success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival of the S un—as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representatives w ere separated from 62 activities.Another theory traces the theater’s origin from the human inte rest in 63 . According to this view, tales about the hunt, war or other things are told and gradually spread 64 through th e use of action and dialogue by a narrator and then through th e assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A clos ely related theory traces theater to those dances that are prim arily gymnastic or that are 65 of animal movements and sounds.51. A .focused B. depended C. basedD. determined52. A. viewed B. employed C. imaginedD. dismissed53. A. acknowledge B. control C guaranteeD. possess54. A. usual B. direct C. convincing D . fixed55 A. Apparently B. Actually C. Eventually D. Naturally56. A. spread B. abandoned C. followedD. celebrated57. A. As a result B. In fact C. On the contraryD. In addition58. A. conscious B. concreteC clear D extra59. A. attached B. related C. committed D. exposed60. A. put up B. took up C. took onD. put on61. A. unexpected B. unpredicted C. preparedD. desired62. A. social B. political C. economicD. religious63. A. accounts B. story-telling C. descriptions D drama-writing64. A. at that time B. at a time C. at firstD. at once65. A. imitations B. demonstration C. presentation s D. exhibitionsSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passag e is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. F or each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information give n in the passage you have just read.AShyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are concerned about their own appear ance and actions too much. Negative thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making ? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattracti ve clothes?It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect peo ple unfavorably. A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the wa y a person behaves affects other people's reactions. In gener al, the way people think about themselves has a deep effect o n all areas of their lives.Shy people, who have low self-respect, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by other s. They need faith that they are doing "the right thing". Shy pe ople are very sensitive to criticism. It makes them feel inferior. They also find it difficult to be pleased by praises because th ey believe they are unworthy of praise. A shy person may res pond to a praise with a statement like this one: "You're just sa ying that to make me feel good, I know it's not true.” It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.Can shyness be completely got rid of, or at least reduced? Fo rtunately, people can overcome shyness with determination si nce shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self respect. It is i mportant for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths. Each one of us has his or her own characteristics. We are interested in our own personal ways. The better we u nderstand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our chances for a rich and successful life.66. The first paragraph is mainly about___________.A. the cause of shynessB. the effect of shyness on peopleC. the feelings of shy peopleD. the questions in the minds of shy people67. According to the writer, self-awareness is___________.A. harmful to peopleB. a weak point of shy peopleC. the cause of unhappinessD. a good characte ristic68. What is the shy people's reaction to praise?A. They are pleased by it.B. They feel it is not true .C. They are very sensitive to it.D. They feel they are worthy of it.69. We can learn from the passage that shyness can _______ ____.A. block our chances for a successful lifeB. help us to live up to our full developmentC. enable us to understand ourselves betterD. have nothing to do with lack of self respectBRoughly half of college students will have some degree of d epression at some point during their time in school. Even mor e startling, 6.2 percent of college students surveyed in 2012 c onsidered suicide and 1.3 percent attempted it, according to a n American College Health Association study released this sp ring. If you’re feeling depressed on campus, you may find the following tips helpful.Exercise: Physical activity releases endorphins – chemicals th at produce an overall positive feeling within the body, which fi ght depression naturally. Mental health experts claim that exe rcise is a solution to those feeling mild or moderate depressio n. However, for those severely depressed, simply doing sport s is not enough.Use school counseling services: Campuses don’t employ men tal health experts simply to throw thousands of dollars down t he drain. Their job is to help students, so experts recommend you use them. Most students, however, are hesitant to take a trip to their college’s counseling center, fearing being laughed at by peers. As a result, some schools like Texas Christian Un iversity, are testing students for mental health problems when they get sick and visit the campus health clinic.Take advantage of technology: Staying in touch with family m embers and friends from childhood and high school has beco me easier than ever with the coming of Facebook and video c hat services like Skype. While mental health experts insist tha t it’s important to make friends in your new environment and b e involved in the college community, it’s also significant to kee p in touch with the people you knew before college.Go to sleep: Following a fairly regular sleep pattern can defen d you against depression. In college, many students’ sleep pa tterns are irregular thanks to late-night studying and partying, which is harmful to their mental h ealth. Research strongly suggests that sleep is the key to lear ning and memory formation.70. According to the passage, physical activity __________.A. is regarded as the best way to fight depressionB. contributes to the release of endorphinsC. can’t help the seriously depressed studentsD. improve people’s ability to learn and memorize71. It can be inferred from the 3rd paragraph that __________.A. employing mental health experts on campus is a waste of moneyB. students with mental health problems can’t get on well withothersC. going to college’s counseling center for help requires a lot of courageD. sick students in Texas Christian University must take psyc hological tests72. Taking advantage of technology is encouraged because it ______________.A. provides a way to avoid getting boredB. helps students stay in contact with othersC. offers students a way to make new friendsD. enables students to get involved in college life73. Which of the following can NOT help one reduce depressi on?A. Taking exercise regularly every week.B. Chatting with old friends with Skype.C. Turning to mental health experts for advice.D. Holding parties deep into the night to relax.CYou Are What You EatGenetic engineering is the scientific change of the geneticmaterial in a living organism. It allows scientists to identify spe cific genes, to remove them from an organism's chromosome s （染色体）, improve them, analyze them, and possibly clone them, and to then reinsert the changed gene into the original organi sm, or a completely different organism．Unlike traditional bre eding （繁殖）, where a desired quality would be bred within the same s pecies, genetic engineering can insert desired ones into orga nisms of different species．Wow--Did you catch that?Genetic engineering creates many positive contributions to agriculture. For example, by genetically engineered（GE）foods, anti-cancer agents, minerals and vitamins can be increased．Impr oved taste，shelf life, and better transport are all possible. Also, GE plants can increase pest and bacterial resistance, therefore, making the food safe for consumers．But some argue that the possible negative effects outweigh the positives, and critics are starting to voice their concerns. U nlike Europe, in the United States labeling is not required on g enetically engineered foods or on foods that contain geneticall y engineered products. Most Americans do not realize that they are, in fact, eating GE foods．The public is also concerned about the unknown health risk s. With limited understanding of genes, scientists cannot predi ct possible effects．Because most genes introduced into GE plants come from sources not introduced into the human body , it is impossible to know if they will cause reactions. Moreover , due to the lack of labeling if allergies（过敏）develop, it will be extremely difficult to find the origin of them ．There is also a major moral question in many minds．For m any, the conflict is not if it is safe or not, but it disturbs them b ecause it is unnatural and unnecessary. We are currently pro ducing one and a half times the amount of food needed to fee d the world, yet one in seven people are starving．GE food is unnecessary, and fails to address the root of hunger. Many be lieve that the only people who will benefit are the corporations that produce it．Scientists cannot foresee the possible effects of GE foods, y et we eat them every day without even knowing it. We already have enough food, so why create more that could be potentia lly harmful to us, to the Earth and to all wildlife? I think that the benefits are amazing, but until we know for sure how these fo ods will affect us, they are not worth the risk．74. According to the passage, traditional breeding is different f rom genetic engineeringbecause ________________.A. traditional breeding changes the genes in the same specie sB. traditional breeding changes the genes in different speciesC. traditional breeding takes place within the same speciesD. traditional breeding is more scientific75. "The lack of labeling" in Paragraph 4 indicates __________ ______.A. information concerning gene sources is unavailable to cust omersB. it is currently possible to find the origins of some allergiesC. scientists try to hide potential dangers from customersD. the US government is responsible for GE food76. According to Paragraph 5, GE food is unnecessary becau se_____________.A. it won't help solve the problem of hunger in the worldB. there are potential dangers in producing GE foodC. we're now producing more food than beforeD. customers will benefit from GE food77. What is the author's attitude towards genetic engineering?A. Welcoming．B. Disapproving．C. Unconcerned．D. Optimistic．Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the que stions or complete the statements in the fewest possible word s.We take it for granted that with memory we can remember mo st of things which happened in our life. But it is difficult to ima gine what life would be like without memory. The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions(感知), the basis for the decisions we make, and the roots of our habits and skills are to be found in our past experiences, whic h are brought into the present by memory.Memory can be defined as the ability to keep information avail able for later use. It not only includes “remembering”things lik e arithmetic(算术) or historical facts, but also involves any change in the way an animal typically behaves. Memory is involved when a rat g ives up eating grain because he has sniffed something suspici ous in the grain pile.Memory exists not only in humans and animals but also in so me physical objects and machines. Computers, for example, contain devices for storing data for later use. It is interesting t o compare the memory storage capacity(容量) of a computer with that of a human being. The instant acc ess memory of a large computer may hold up to 100,000 “wor ds”—strings of alphabetic or numerical characters—ready for instant use. An average U.S. teenager probably rec ognizes the meaning of about 1000,000 words of English. Ho wever, this is but a part of the total amount of information that the teenager has stored. Consider, for example, the number o f faces and places that the teenager can recognize on sight. The use of words is the basis of the advanced problem solvin g intelligence of human beings. A large part of a person’s me mory is in terms of words and combinations of words. But whil e language greatly expands the number and the kind of things a person can remember, it also requires a huge memory cap acity. It may well be this capacity that distinguishes humans, s etting them apart from other animals.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in N O MORE THAN TEN WORDS)78. What can we say about “memory”?79. According to the writer, the storage capacity of a human being is ______________________.80. The advanced problem solving intelligence of human bein gs is based on the fact ______________.81. What makes human beings different from other animals a ccording to the passage?第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, usi ng the words given in the brackets.82、培养一些爱好会使你的生活更充实。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Self- confidence is a kind of quality and that is it takes to do everything well.A．why B．thatC．what D．which2．He ________ in a university for five years, but now he runs a company of his own. A．has taught B．had taughtC．taught D．has been teaching3．I'll have all of the readings by the end of this term if my plan goes well. A．completing B．to completeC．completed D．being completed4．Don’t throw away the old books．Give them to ____needs them．A．whoever B．anyone C．who D．whomever5．Different cultural features of ethnic groups are ________ one another and work out a melody．A．in tune with B．in parallel withC．in contrast to D．in response to6．Those have six or more close friends are described as "very happy".A．whose B．whoC．which D．when7．Jane went to her teacher just now. She ________ about the solution to the problem. A．wondered B．was wondering C．had wondered D．would wonder 8．If the service is awful, a customer has the right to to the manager. A．react B．applyC．complain D．suggest9．— How can I wake up so early?—Set the alarm at 5:00 am., you will make it.A．and B．butC．or D．so10．---Let's walk to that village together.---__________. How can we two girls do that in the dark？A．I agree with you. B．That's a good point.C．You must be joking！D．That's not your opinion！11．Whitney Houston’s sudden death suggests that drug abuse is such a serious problem ________ we should deal with it appropriately.A．as B．that C．which D．where12．The teacher often gives his students a brief pause in class ______ they can take in what he has taught.A．why B．when C．who D．which13．“ ________ I went through ups and downs in life，” Gordon said, “I never found the importance of being self­disciplined as well as the significance of life.”A．If B．SinceC．Until D．Unless14．The doctor had almost lost hope at one point, but the patient finally . A．pulled out B．pulled through C．pulled up D．pulled over15．，dear! Things won’t be as bad as you think. There certainly will be chances for you.A．Hurry up B．Look upC．Cheer up D．Make up16．––Is this tea good cold as well?––______ with ice, this tea is especially delicious.A．Served B．Serving C．Having served D．To be served17．__________him not to do so, he wouldn’t have made such a serious mistake. A．Did I persuade B．If I persuadeC．If I should persuade D．Had I persuaded18．__will I give up. I believe I can manage it.A．At once B．At no time C．Right now D．The instant19．My mom once worked in a very small village school, which is__________only on foot.A．acceptable B．adequate C．accessible D．appropriate20．This is the first time that your parents have been abroad, ______?A．haven’t they B．hasn’t it C．aren’t they D．isn’t it第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

广东卷高考英语满分作文()广东卷2015年高考英语满分作文(六篇)第一节基础写作(共1小题，满分15分)【题目】你接受了一项写作任务，为英语校报写一篇科技报道。

【写作内容】请根据以下信息，介绍国外医疗行业出现的一项新技术，内容包括：技术名称：DNA检测检测方法：唾液样本分析检测费用：125英镑检测时长：4到6周检测用途： 1. 预测重大疾病2. 预知食物偏好3. 提示合适的锻炼方式检测影响： 1. 增强健康意识2. 易引起过度焦虑*唾液样本：saliva sample【写作要求】只能用5个句子表达全部内容。

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范文1：A new study appeared in the foreign medical field where researchers completed a project called DNA Test. Researchers have made great progress in the study which depends on analyzing a person’s saliva sample. If you would like to have a try, you will have to spend 125 pounds and the analysis will be completed in 4 to 6 weeks. The result will help to predict some major and severe diseases and your preference for diet and remind you of suitable ways to exercise. When it comes to the effect, it will help you to enhance the sense of keeping fit but itmay cause you to be overly anxious.译文：国外医学领域出现了一项新的研究，研究人员完成了一个叫做脱氧核糖核酸(DNA)的测试项目。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．more about the place where you live,and you will shoulder more responsibility to protect itA．Learning B．To learn C．Learn D．Learned2．I would appreciate you could come to my birthday party.A．that B．that it C．if D．it if3．— Why do you look very upset?— The electricity was cut off suddenly and my essay ________ unfinished since. A．was left B．has leftC．had been left D．has been left4．Youth is a period of our life we see no limit to our hopes and wishes. A．where B．thatC．what D．when5．— How is the test that you took yesterday?— Unfortunately, not even one of the hundred students who took the test ______ passed. A．has B．have C．are D．is6．It is beyond awkward when everyone around you ______________ laughing at a joke that you do not find funny, especially if it’s a joke told in a foreign language.A．run into B．bursts outC．yells out D．falls into7．The police have anyone with information to come forward and talk to them. A．appealed to B．attended toC．responded to D．attached to8．— What great changes have taken place in our city in the last few years!— Indeed, many high buildings have _______all over the city.A．wound up B．sprung up C．held up D．made up9．When ________ questions in class, one should answer them as clearly as possible. A．asking B．to ask C．to be asked D．asked10．Passengers _____ talk to the driver while the bus is moving, because it will take his focus off the road.A．would not B．must notC．may not D．need not11．For some time the discussion went with no one saying word. Alice finally broke.Silence.A．a; the B．the;a C．a; 不填D．the; 不填12．– She will finish the project within three days!-- ______________! I could do it in three hours.A．You are right. B．I’m stuck. C．Oh, come on D．Don’t mention it.13．The two birds _________ each other in shape and color. In other words, they_________ each other in shape and color.A．differ, are different from B．differ from, are different to C．resemble, are similar to D．resemble, are similar with14．My toothache me. I thought it was going away, but it is getting worse now. A．kills B．is killing C．has killed D．killed 15．Nowadays, the Internet is a popular ________ for the public to access information and voice their opinions.A．track B．trendC．channel D．lane16．The problem _______he will have his college education at home or abroad remains untouched.A．how B．whether C．that D．when17．the key to the car when my boss came towards me.Finally I could drive himhome as usual.A．Never had I found B．Seldom did I findC．Hardly had I found D．No sooner did I find18．---I did really well in the examination, Li Ke.---I did _________. I got full mark.A．no less B．not less C．not worse D．no worse19．In the Name of People, a popular TV drama, shows a deep ________ on the fight against corruption.A．argument B．themeC．reflection D．impression20．—Hi, Tom! I got a chance to be an exchange student in Harvard University.—_________! I had been expecting to study there.A．Lucky you B．Have funC．Take it easy D．Forget it第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2025届广东省汕头市达濠华侨中学，东厦中学英语高三第一学期期末考试试题注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．If you go to buy the top best-selling CD, please get ______ for me.A．one B．itC．this D．that2．The first snow didn’t fall until February in our province this year, ________ was unexpected.A．it B．which C．that D．what3．British scientists have produced _____ they believe is the world’s smallest Chri stmas card．A．which B．who C．that D．what4．Roger trained hard for the tournament for months, but unfortunately he had to_______ due to a knee injury.A．pull out B．work outC．try out D．give out5．Large quantities of time ______ for practising guided writings.A．was needed B．are needed C．needs D．is needed6．Had Mary not been hurt in the car accident, ________ the next week’s marathon. A．she would run B．she would have runC．she will run D．she must have run7．—Shall we go to the seven o’clock pe rformance or the eight?— _____suits you fine.A．Whatever B．Whichever C．Whenever D．Wherever8．Visit the old man this afternoon？If you ________，make sure you wear sunscreens to protect your skin.A．must B．canC．may D．shall9．My teacher often says that success in making money is not always a good ______ ofsuccess in life.A．belief B．element C．criterion D．instance10．“Cell phone” is a American usage，but British speakers always use “mobile phone”．A．normal B．common C．formal D．usual11．-Who do you think is able to finish the job in two days?-It's hard to say. This would appear to be ________ for the relatively efficient.A．a sacred cow B．a Herculean task C．a Pandora's box D．a child's play 12．Andy can go to the cinema together with us he has finished the task．A．unless B．as soon as C．until D．as long as13．I'll have all of the readings by the end of this term if my plan goes well. A．completing B．to completeC．completed D．being completed14．—I’ve got something weighing on my mi nd. Could you give me some advice?—______. Tell me all about it and I’ll do what I can.A．Don’t mention it B．No wonderC．My pleasure D．No problem15．High-speed trains which travel through my hometown ________ up to 250 km per hour make it a small world.A．with B．againstC．at D．over16．________ to her own work，she spent little time with her familyA．Devoting B．To be devotedC．Devoted D．Having devoted17．One is expected to behave _________ on some special occasions.A．accurately B．precisely C．appropriately D．rightly18．All the photographs in this book, stated otherwise, date from the 1950s. A．unless B．until C．once D．if19．A grand banquet was held by Elizabeth II _____ President Xi’s current state visit to the UK.A．in terms of B．in honor ofC．in favor of D．in memory of20．--- The manager of the factory wants to improve production a great deal, but he doesn’t spend much on technology.---I am afraid he won’t realize his dream. You know ________.A．you can’t eat your cake and have it B．empty vessels make the greatest soundC．enough is as good as a feast D．two heads are better than one第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。

第一卷选择题部分(满分80分)第一部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分40分)第一节单项填空(共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. With many problems , the new president felt like a cat on hot bricks. .A. to solveB. solvingC. solvedD. to be solved2. John as well as the other children who no parents down on in the school.A. has; is lookingB. have; are lookingC. have; is being lookedD. have; are being looked .3. What great means! How did you manage to find ? It is the first time I such wonderful means.A. it; hear ofB. it, have heard of ;C. them; hear ofD. them; have heard of4. Since the exchange student was born in America, he simply has no idea life will be like in China.A. howB. whichC. whatD. that5. This modern hotel, ______ the visitors can enjoy the best service in the city, is ________Mary stayed last time.A. which; whatB. in which; whereC. that; whichD. where; in which6. Word came _______ our country has sent up another man-made satellite. I was always wonderingthe scientist managed to make such a great achievement.A. which; whyB. that; whyC. that; howD. when; how7. — Do you think it wise for Chinese mothers to try to do everything for their children?—No, that’s exactly _____ the problem lies.A. whereB. whenC. in whichD. what8. The companies are working together to create ________ they hope will be the best means of transport in the 21st century.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. who9. Only _____ as an interviewer _____ how important it was to practice speaking English.A. when did I work; realizedB. when did I work; did I realizeC. when I worked; did I realizedD. when I worked; did I realize10. It is he , rather than I, that ________ in the company for two years.A. worksB. workC. has workedD. have worked11. with many other children, he found himself with love and care all the way . It is therefore no wonder that he grew to be a loving kid.A. Compared; surroundingB. Compared ; surroundedC. Comparing; surroundingD. Comparing; surrounded12. at the top of the mountain, we caught sight of a river over 250 meters broad.A. Stood; measuringB. Standing; measuredC. Standing; measuringD. Stood; measure13. Terry and his team members were the first how the disease spreads from animals to humans.A. shownB. showingC. to showD. show14. The fact that so many people still smoke that we need a nationwide campaign the awareness of the dangers of smoking.A. suggest ; raiseB. suggests; raisingC. suggest; raisedD. suggests; to raise15. Even if accepting the job means to New York by myself without any help, I won’t regretsuch a decision.A. traveling; to makeB. to travel; to makeC. traveling; makingD. to travel; making16. The accident happened at a time medical care was quite backward and therefore led to thirty people at last.A. when; killingB. that; being killedC. when ; being killedD. that; killing17. The man you referred to to be an honest man.A. proveB. was provedC. provingD. proved18. At the top of the mountain, visitors can have a good of the whole city.A. signB. viewC. sceneD. scenery19. Where and when to go for the holiday still ______.A. are remained to decideB. is remaining to decideC. remain to be decidedD. remains to be decided20. In the past decade, our education system too much on grades. However, grades have a direct connection with future success is still a question.A. focused; whetherB. focused; ifC. has focused; whetherD. has focused; if第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

试卷类型：A 汕头市2022-2023学年度普通高中毕业班教学质量监测英语本试卷共8页，满分120分。

考试用时120分。

注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。

2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需要改动，用橡皮擦于净后，再选涂其它答案。

答案不能答在试卷上。

试题序号从“21”开始。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答无效。

4．考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

ACovid-19 InformationCovid-19 Lateral Flow Device testing is available to all staff and students who are on site. Where -agreement is given, students and staff are offered twice weekly testing. These lateral flow tests are part of the Covid-19 screening programme to identify individuals who are positive for Covid-19 but asymptomatic（无症状的）to help reduce the spread within our community.The health, safety and well-being of all our staff and young people is our absolute priority. We have put lots of measures in place to lessen the risk of spread and review these frequently in line with the latest guidance.The school has carried out home learning methods on our well established learning platform to ensure that those students who have been sent home are able to continue their learning by using all resources available, and to support parents and pupils during this time.Please believe that our school is devoted to the safety and well-being of all of our pupils and staff. We follow guidance from Public Health England to ensure that our school communities and those around them are best protected.We would like to reassure parents and students that we will continue to routinely review our risk assessments and guidance.If you have any concerns, please click the “Government Advice” link below for additional information.Government AdviceKind regards,West Exe School汕头市2022-2023学年度普通高中毕业班教学质量监测高三英语第1页（共8页）21.What is Lateral Flow Device used for?A. Distinguishing positive but asymptomatic persons.B. Testing students' learning abilities on the Internet.C. Identifying the spread of Covid-19 in communities.D. Finding those who hold positive attitudes to Covid-19.22.How do students continue their learning at home?A. With all the resources online.C. With the help of parents and carvers . B. Through the school learning platform.D. Under the guidance of Government Advice.23. Where is this text probably taken from?A.A school website.C.A health magazine.B.A device instruction.D.An academic article. BDear Children,As you know, for years I've planned to write up the memories. Now that you are grown, I've signed up for a memoir writing class. You know what? It's such a struggle!Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night with just the right thought in my mind. Grabbing notepaper and pen, I go in the bathroom and write it down. Great! I don't want to lose that, and in the morning it may be gone. But I'm having trouble getting back to sleep these days and find myself nodding off in my chair after dinner.Instead of writing “I remember,” we are encouraged to be creative. The right expression came -during the night. Naturally I jumped up and got it written just the way I wanted. It's all sort of a torture （拆磨）. I’m walking around with dark circles underneath my eyes.I spend a great deal of time staring out the window, deep in thoughts. I've noticed I'm having a little bit of trouble sometimes getting my eyes to focus again. I also carry around a notebook in my purse to seize the thoughts when I'm driving around or at the grocery store. The notebook takes up so much space in my purse!It's great to have pictures to illustrate the writings. But in finding just the right ones, I have to search around through all the boxes, and the house is in a mess. in fact, I’m becoming absent-minded, I have to admit. I forgot to turn on the coffee pot the other morning, and yesterday the potatoes burned when I was writing down this great description.So, my dears, I’ve decided it's fun to write all the memorable times in my life and to share the happy days of your growing up years. But I think at my age, I need my rest. Enjoy the ones I've written because I've decided not to write any more memoirs.Love, Mom24. What happened to the author after taking part in the memoir writing class?A.Her memoir was soon accomplished.B.Her steeping quality was greatly affected.C.She formed a habit of sleeping after dinner.D.She became a creative writer after struggle.25.Why did the author carry around a notebook?A. To help her driving.C.To write down her thoughts.B.To communicate with people.D.To take up the space of her purse.26.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 5?A.Her memory became poor.C.She liked drawing pictures.B.She was not good at cooking.D.Her house was always in a mess.27.What is the author’s attitude to her decision of not writing memories?A. Optimistic but confused.C. Sorrowful and frustrated.B. Pessimistic but tolerant.D. Objective and sensible. CShengzhou is home to a wealth of intangible（非物质，cultural heritage items with local characteristics, including Yue Opera.“Several pairs of birds are seen on a wintersweet （腊梅）tree in front of the study. The magpies chirp, indicating good news for Liang Shanbo.” These are the lyrics of Seeing Off over Eighteen Li, from the Yue Opera masterpiece The Butterfly Lovers, which is based on the folktale of unfortunate lovers Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. Two actresses from a local opera troupe （剧团）were practicing the opera performance on a stage in Shijia'ao village, Anlin town, Shengzhou city.The Shijia'ao village female opera troupe dates back to the last century. In 1923, the first Yue Opera class made up only of women was established in the village, opening a grand chapter in the development of Yue Opera for the next 100 years.Many of Shengzhou's residents can sing Yue Opera. Chen Xiaoliu, a member of the female opera troupe in Shijra'ao, grew up in an environment in which she would frequently hear other people sing these songs. Chen's fondness for Yue Opera prompted her to join the female opera troupe in Shijia’ao, performing in the village every week. Chen has devoted herself to the graceful art form for decades, and now she has a bigger ambition.“I hope that more people will fall in love with Yue Opera and that audience all over the world can come to my hometown for the performances that I give, " she said.Chen's hopes are becoming a reality. In 2016,the Chinese Y ue Opera Lovers website was launched．Currently，180 full-fledged（成熟的）Yue Opera interest clubs have been set up in and outside China. By organizing learning and exchange activities, these interest clubs have helped Yue Opera reach more young audiences and cultivate many folk opera talents, introducing Yue Opera to places around the country and even the world.28.What is the purpose of the author by mentioning the lyrics in Paragraph 2?A.To tell the folktale. C.To introduce the topic.B.To raise the readers' interest.D.To provide the background information.29.What does the undreamed word "prompted” in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Foreed.B.Drove.C.Allowed.D.Forbade.30 What is Chen Xiaoliu's bigger ambition?A. Launching a website. C. Popularizing Yue Opera.B. Setting up Y ue Opera clubs. D. Devoting herself to Yue Opera.31.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Shengzhou---the home of Yue OperaB. Yue Opera---an intangible cultural heritage item.C. Watch, Yue Operas performed by the female troupe.D. Sing the Chinese "Romeo and Juliet in Yue Opera.DSome of the most valuable skills that managers look for in employees are often difficult to define：creative problem-solving，empathy（共情），kindness and so on. How can you tell if your employees have these skills? Recent research suggests that you might look to the library for solutions.When it comes to reading, we may be assuming that reading for knowledge is the best reason to pick up a book. Research, however, suggests that reading fiction may provide far more important benefits than nonfiction. Although reading nonfiction might certainly be valuable for collecting knowledge, it does little to develop EQ.Research also suggests that reading fiction is an effective way to enhance the brain's ability to keep an open mind while processing information. In a 2013 study, researchers examined something called the need for cognitive closure, or the desire to “reach a quick conclusion in decision-making.” Individuals with a strong need for cognitive closure rely heavily on “early information concept,” meaning they are unwilling to change their minds as new information becomes available. Individuals with a lower need for cognitive closure tend to be more thoughtful, more creative, and more comfortable-all characteristics of high EQ.University of Toronto researchers discovered that individuals who read fiction demonstrated a lower need for cognitive closure. That result is not surprising given that reading fiction requires us to slow down, take in volumes of information, and then change our minds as we read. There’s no easy answer in fiction; instead, there's only perspective-taking. As readers, we'll almost certainly hate some characters but we are forced to experience how they think.While there is no specific academic data on how fiction reading impacts employees, research on reading shows reading fiction to be one of the best methods for building empathy, critical thinking, and creativity. If we want better thinkers in the business world, we have to build better readers.32. What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs about reading fiction?A.It helps develop EQ.C.It helps collect knowledge.B. It helps gain valuable skills at work.D. It helps find solutions to employment.33.How does the writer explain the impact of cognitive closure on individuals?A.By giving examples.C.By making comparison.B.By describing the research process.D.By analyzing the research statistics.4 What does the discovery of University of Toronto researchers suggest?A. Reading fiction only requires perspective-taking.B Readers will hate characters while reading fiction.C.The process of reading fiction helps improving thinking qualities.D.The strong need for cognitive closure pushes readers to read fiction.35.What did the author try to convey in the last paragraph?A. Reading fiction improves academic performance.B. Readers in the business world are urgently needed.C. Research on the influence of reading should be considered.D. Reading fiction has further influences on cultivating readers' mind.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。