1、 (建议用时：35分钟).阅读理解A(2020温州适应性测试)Three boys were enjoying themselves in their hometown of Bovina, Mississippi. However, their lives were turned upside down when they discovered the jawbone of a Mastodon(乳齿象)Brothers Shawn and Caid Sellers and their cousin Michael Mahalitc found the prehistoric bone in
2、 a piece of earth that was recently plowed. “I thought it was a log，” Caid said. “I tried to pick it up and it was really heavy and I saw teeth on it.” The bone weighed about 50 pounds. They eventually got the bone to their home and fitted it in their bathtub, but it took their collective strength,
3、might and a golf cart, to carry the large Mastodon bone.“They didnt expect to find that，” Michaels mom said. “Now they believe that they will be more aware of their surroundings and what theyre digging up when they are digging and playing.”“Weve gotten a lot of petrified(石化的) wood and Civil War reli
4、cs from the area and thats what I thought it was，” the brothers mother said. “This is our first set of teeth weve found. So we thought it was their imagination. We were quite surprised to see that it was not their imagination.”They were exploring near the brothers home. Its surprising that they saw
5、what they thought resembled a fossil. It was the curator of paleontology(古生物学负责人) of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, George Phillips, who first identified the bone as a “very mature individual”The Mastodon was a mammal who lived during the prehistoric times. They had long tusks and trunks
6、, like elephants. They were clearly different from their modern day counterparts, as well as woolly mammoths(猛犸)【解题导语】美国密西西比州的三个男孩在玩耍的时候无意中发现了乳齿象的下颌骨，起初他们并不知道这是史前动物的遗骸。他们发现的遗骸对史前生物的研究有一定的促进作用。1How did they find the jawbone of a Mastodon?AWith great efforts.BBy chance.CInstructed by an expert. DThrou
7、gh imagination.B解析：细节理解题。根据第一段“Three boys were enjoying themselves.discovered the jawbone of a Mastodon(乳齿象)”可知，他们是在玩耍的时候无意中发现乳齿象的下颌骨的。2The discovery of the jawbone of a Mastodon is important mainly because it _Ahelps people to know more about the Civil WarBteaches kids to be more aware of their sur
8、roundingsCpromotes the research on more prehistoric creaturesDattracts the Mississippi Museum of Natural ScienceC解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“who first identified the bone as a very mature individual”并结合倒数第一段可知，乳齿象下颌骨的发现可以促进对史前生物的研究。3Which of the following can be the best title for the article?APrehistoric Bo
9、nes Recently Found in MississippiBNot Petrified Wood nor Civil War RelicsCFirst Identifying Bone as a “Very Mature Individual”DUnexpectedly Discovering Mastodon JawboneD解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段并结合文章其他内容可知，美国密西西比州的三个男孩在玩耍的时候无意中发现了乳齿象的下颌骨，起初他们并不知道这是史前动物的遗骸，他们发现的遗骸对史前生物的研究有一定的促进作用，故D项最适合作文章标题。BThe American dream
10、 is the faith held by many people in the United States of America that through hard work, courage, creativity and determination, they can achieve a better life for themselves. More specifically, they agree on how to get ahead in America: get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy their ow
11、n house. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?The most recent National Journal poll asked participants about the American dream, what it takes to achieve their goal, and whether or not they felt the control over their ability to be successful. Obviously, the
12、results show that today, the idea of the American dream and what it takes to achieve it looks quite different from it did in the late 20th century. Generally speaking, people felt that their actions and hard worknot outside forcewere deciding their lives. But the participants had definitely mixed fe
13、elings about what actions make for a better life in the current economy.In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic(悲观的) about the power of education to lead to success. Even though they see going to college as a fairly achievable goal, a majority52 percentthink that young people
14、do not need a 4year college education in order to be successful.Miguel Maeda, 42, who has a masters degree and works in public health, was the first in his family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability(稳定) his parents and grandparents never did. While some,
15、 like Maeda, emphasized the value of degree rather than the education itself, others still see college as a way to gain new viewpoints and life experiences. To Fendley, a sense of drive and purpose, as well as an effective highschool education, and basic life skills, like balancing a checkbook(支票簿),
16、 are the necessary elements for a successful life in America.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。一项民意测验表明，美国人现在不像以前那么相信美国梦了，有一半多的美国人认为不接受大学教育也可以成功。4It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one had to have _Aa sense of drive and purposeBan advanced academic degreeCa firm belief in his or her dreamD
17、an ambition to get aheadB解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“More specifically, they agree on how to get ahead in America: get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy their own house.”可知，过去在美国，人们通常认为一个人要成功必须获得大学教育、有大学文凭。故正确答案为B。5What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American
18、dream?AMore and more Americans are finding it hard to realize.BIt remains alive among the majority of American people.CAn increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it.DAmericans idea of it has changed over the past few decades.D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Obviously, the results show that today, the i
19、dea of the American dream and what it takes to achieve it looks quite different from it did in the late 20th century.”可知，这次民意调查发现在过去的几十年里，美国人对美国梦的看法已经改变了。故正确答案为D。6What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success?AIt still remains open to debate.BIt has proved to be b
20、eyond doubt.CIt is much better understood now than ever.DIt is no longer as important as it used to be.D解析：推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，现在美国人对大学教育能引领成功这一看法越来越悲观，有一半多的美国人认为成功并不需要大学教育。由此可知，现在美国人认为大学教育对于成功来说并不像过去那么重要。故正确答案为D。7How do some people view college education these days?AIt helps broaden their minds.BIt nee
21、ds to be strengthened.CIt widens cultural diversity.DIt promotes gender equality.A解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“While some, like Maeda, emphasized the value of degree rather than the education itself, others still see college as a way to gain new viewpoints and life experiences.”可推知，如今一些人认为大学教育能帮助扩展他们的视野。故正确答案为
22、A。【难句分析】Miguel Maeda, 42, who has a masters degree and works in public health, was the first in his family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability(稳定) his parents and grandparents never did.分析：本句是一个主从复合句。句子主干为Miguel Maeda was the first in his family to go to
23、 college。其中Miguel Maeda为主句的主语，系动词was是主句的谓语动词，the first in his family to go to college是主句中的表语。who has a masters degree and works in public health是非限制性定语从句，先行词是Miguel Maeda，补充说明主语的情况，关系代词who在定语从句中充当主语。which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability也是一个非限制性定语从句，关系代词which指代主句的内容，在定语从句中作主
24、语。his parents and grandparents never did是限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a sense of financial stability，因为关系代词在定语从句中充当宾语，所以省略了关系代词which/that，而且该定语从句为了避免重复，所以用did代替动词achieved。译文：米格尔马埃达，42岁，拥有硕士学位，从事公共卫生工作。他是家中第一个上大学的人，这使他有了一种经济稳定的感觉，这是他的父母和祖父母从未有过的。.七选五Education is as important as the air everyone breathes. It is the m
25、ost valuable possession a person must have. 1._， you certainly need to get educated. Education is a must for a promising and secure future and a stable life.Your educational degree is considered as a proof of your knowledge by many. If you are educated you have more chances of being heard and taken
26、seriously. Generally, an uneducated man will find it harder to express his views and opinions owning to lack of confidence. 2._Moreover, education is of great help if you want to be a selfdependent person. And it benefits you in a lot of aspects in the life. 3._. You can guarantee stability in finan
27、ce because of landing the good career.4_， education is a necessity. It contributes to doing away with the existing differences between different social classes. It opens a whole world of opportunities for the poor so that they may have an equal shot at wellpaid jobs. Education also has a major role
28、in women employment.We all live in a society which has its own set spoken or unspoken rules and one of them is education. The society expects you to go to school followed by college, get a job etc. 5._. An educated person certainly has a greater chance to make contributions to his community, and par
29、ticipate in the ongoing changes and developments of the society.AEducation gives you confidence to express your voiceBThe more educated you are, the better options you haveCTo enjoy happiness and other good things society offersDIf you want to see society as a just and harmonious placeEEducation is
30、a factor that contributes to the communitys peaceFEducated people will get wellpaid jobs based on more optionsGIn fact, education helps you become a useful member of society【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，作者从几个方面讲述了教育的重要性。1C解析：依据下文中的“Education is a must for a promising and secure future and a stable life.”和下面各段对教育作用
31、的说明可知，空处总结说明教育的作用：能让人享有幸福和美好事物。2A解析：依据空前提到的没有受过教育的人的情况“Generally, an uneducated man will find it harder to express his views and opinions owning to lack of confidence.”可知，空处应与之对比，讲述教育能赋予人表达自己观点的自信，故选A项。3F解析：依据空后的“You can guarantee stability in finance because of landing the good career.”可知，空处是教育和工作的
32、关系，也就是“受过教育的人有更多机会找到高薪的工作”。4D解析：本段主要讲教育有助于消除社会不公平，为贫困的人提供获得高薪工作的机会。空处所在句总领该段内容，即如果你想要社会公正、和谐，教育是必需的。5G解析：前一句说“社会期望你上学，然后上大学，工作等”， 下文说受教育者更有可能为社会做出贡献，故G项“实际上，教育可以帮你成为社会中有用的一员”符合语境。.语法填空(2020瑞安高三模拟)Throughout history people have worn clothing of one description or another. Apart 1._ protection against
33、 the weather, clothes were also often used 2._(show) the wearers status and wealth. Over the years, many fashions in clothing have come and gone. While some of these have been popular for relatively short 3._(period), others have lasted longer.Until the first half of the 20th century, the ability to
34、 follow fashion was limited to those 4._ had the money to do so. But following fashion did not only demand money, it also required large amounts of time. Wealthy people took fashion very 5._(serious) and close attention had to 6._(pay) to details. Wearing the correct clothes for different occasions
35、7._(be) very important, despite the fact that this often meant 8._(change) clothes five or six times a day.More recently, fashionable clothes have come within the reach of ordinary people. The 9._(tradition) methods of dressmaking, which usually involved sewing by hand, were both costly and slow. Bu
36、t todays clothing industry has made 10._ easier for people to keep up with changes in fashion without having to spend a great amount of money.【解题导语】本文介绍了时尚服装由最初的仅在有钱人中盛行到逐步进入普通人的生活的发展历程。1from解析：考查介词。句意：除了抵御天气(的影响)，衣服还经常被用来显示穿衣者的地位和财富。apart from为固定搭配，意为“除了”，故填from。2to show解析：考查非谓语动词。句意见上一题解析。be used
37、to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“被用来做某事”，故填to show。3periods解析：考查名词的数。句意：其中一些流行的时间相对较短，而另一些持续时间较长。period表示“一段时间；阶段；周期”时是可数名词，此处表示复数概念，应用复数形式，故填periods。4who解析：考查定语从句。句意：直到20世纪上半叶，追随时尚的能力只限于那些有钱人。先行词为those，指人，关系词在定语从句中作主语，所以填who。5seriously解析：考查词性转换。句意：富人对时尚非常重视，他们对细节的关注非常密切。设空处修饰动词took，应用副词，take sth. seriously意为“认真对
38、待某事；重视某事”。故填seriously。6be paid解析：考查动词的语态。句意见上一题解析。分析句子成分可知，pay与close attention之间是被动关系，应用被动形式，且have to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“不得不做某事”，故填be paid。7was解析：考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：在不同场合穿合适的衣服非常重要，尽管这通常意味着每天要换五到六次衣服。分析句子成分可知，设空处在句中作谓语，主语“Wearing the correct clothes for different occasions”为动名词短语，表示单数概念，故谓语应用单数形式，根据上下文时态可
39、知，此处叙述发生在过去的事情，应用一般过去时，故填was。8changing解析：考查非谓语动词。句意见上一题解析。分析句子成分可知，本句中that后的从句已有谓语动词meant，设空处在句中作meant的宾语，且mean在此作“意味着”讲，后应跟动名词作宾语，故填changing。9traditional解析：考查词性转换。句意：传统制衣方法通常需要手工缝纫，既昂贵又缓慢。设空处在句中修饰名词methods，应用形容词，故填traditional。10it解析：考查代词。句意：但今天的服装业使得人们不用花很多钱就能更容易地跟上时尚的变化。分析句子成分可知，本句中真正的宾语是动词不定式短语“t
40、o keep up with changes in fashion.”，设空处是形式宾语，故填it。写作规范练(八) (建议用时：45分钟)学生用书P417(单独成册).应用文写作(2020台州高三模拟)假设你叫李华，你听说即将来你校任职的外籍教师David需要一名学生助手，你想自荐做他的助手。请你用英文写一封自荐信，要点包括：1写信目的；2你作为助手的优势；3表达期待。注意：1.词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear David，_Yours，Li HuaOne possible version：Dear_David，Im Li Hua,
41、a student from Xinhua Senior Middle School. Its great to hear that you are coming to teach in our school next semester. You said you want an assistant to help you with your work, and I think I am qualified for the job.Firstly, being one of the top ten students in our school, I am able to speak fluen
42、t English. Secondly, I can use the computer skillfully. Whats more, I have a gift for communicating with others and I am always ready to help people in need. So Im sure to be helpful in your work and life in China.Ill appreciate it if I have the chance to be your assistant. Looking forward to your r
43、eply.Yours，Li_Hua【亮点词句】亮点词汇：be qualified for sth.(在某方面有资格); have a gift for sth./doing sth.(在某方面有天赋/才能)；be ready to do sth.(乐意做某事/准备好做某事)亮点句式：Its great to hear that.; Ill appreciate it if.(表达期望和感谢)【一句多译】表达方式一：I am so happy to hear that you are coming to teach in our school next semester.表达方式二：Hearin
44、g that you are coming to teach in our school next semester, I feel so cheerful.First, I am one of the top ten students in our school and able to speak English fluently.概要写作阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Look inside any family home in the evening, and you might see a typical enough scene: Mom and Dad, eac
45、h on their own laptop or tablet, streaming movies, catching up on work or maybe answering emails on their smartphones. Meanwhile, one child is chatting online with one school friend while texting another. The other is playing a video game with a friend on the other side of the city at the same time.
46、 Each member of the family is totally absorbed in his or her own piece of technologies.According to some experts, the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology becomes a substitute for facetoface human relationships. It appears to be the case that many people would much r
47、ather spend time with their electronic gadgets(电子产品)than with one another. Young people say it is difficult to get their parents attention and they have to compete with smartphones, tablets and other technologies.However, a report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project offers a more helpful
48、 and encouraging view, suggesting that far from replacing human contact, technology can actually better family relationships. Just over half of the 2，253 people surveyed agreed that technology had enabled them to increase their contact with distant family members and 47 percent said it had improved
49、the communication with the people they lived with. Moreover, even the closest members of families need time away from each other at some point to seek their own interests. Family members who might otherwise have sat in separate rooms can now be in the same one while still occupying a different menta
50、l space.Look back at our typical family scene above. Is it any different from four people reading their own books? Or is it driving family apart? Where technology will lead us remains to be seen. Yet there is no need to worry. As a matter of fact, how it affects our family relationships depends on o
51、ur attitude toward technology._One possible version：Nowadays family members are often found lost in their own electronic products.(要点1) Some experts fear that technology can affect family relationships for lack of facetoface communication.(要点2) However, a report has found technology benefits family
52、bonds in that it makes members closer and provides private mental space as well.(要点3) Actually, not technology itself but peoples attitude towards it influences family relations.(要点4)读后续写 (一) (建议用时：25分钟)阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。“Were you Marks math teacher？” an old man came to my office and ask
53、ed. I nodded. “Mark talked about you a lot. I want to show you something，” he said, taking a wallet out of his pocket.“They found this on him when he was killed in the battle. We thought you might recognize it.”Opening the wallet, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obvio
54、usly been taped, folded and refolded many times. I knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which I had listed all_the_good_things each of Marks classmates had said about him. And that happened 20 years ago.Mark was in the third grade class I taught. All 34 of my students were dear to m
55、e, but Mark was one in a million. Very neat in appearance, he had that happytobealive attitude that made even his occasional misbehavior delightful Mark also talked without stopping. I tried to remind him again and again that talking without permission was unacceptable. What impressed me so much, th
56、ough, was the sincere response every time I had to correct him for misbehaving. “Thank you for correcting me, Sister！” I didnt know what to make of it at first but before long I became accustomed to hearing it many times a day.One morning my patience was growing thin when Mark talked once too often.
57、 I made a newteachers mistake. I looked at Mark and said, “If you say one more word, I am going to tape your mouth shut ！” It wasnt ten seconds later when Chuck shouted, “Mark is talking again.”I hadnt asked any of the students to help me watch Mark, but since I had stated the punishment in front of
58、 the class, I had to act on it.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：I walked to my desk and took out a roll of tape._Paragraph 2：One day I decided to do something different when Mark talked again in class._One possible version：Para
59、graph 1： I walked to my desk and took out a roll of tape. Very deliberately, I proceeded to Marks desk, tore off two pieces of the tape and made a big X with them over his mouth. I then returned to the front of the room. As I glanced at Mark to see how he was doing, he winked at me. I started laughi
60、ng. The entire class cheered as I walked back to Marks desk, removed the tape and shrugged my shoulders. His first words were, “Thank you for correcting me, Sister.”Paragraph 2：One day I decided to do something different when Mark talked again in class. I asked the other students to think of the_goo
61、d_things they could say about Mark and write them down. Then I listed them on a separate piece of paper. The next day I gave it to Mark. “Really？” Before long I heard him whispering. The paper did work. Mark listened more and more carefully to my instruction from that day on. “Thank you so much for
62、doing that，” the old man brought me back down to earth. “As you can see, Mark treasured it，” he added. That was when I finally cried.读后续写(二) (建议用时：25分钟)阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Wrinkles of confusion spread across Hollys forehead as she unwrapped the gift from her best friend, Susan. “I.I though
63、t you could use it for something.” Susans explanation did nothing to help us understand why a twelvebyeighteeninch dark blue carpet remnant (零头布料) was being presented as a birthday gift.My heart went out to my daughter. Starting out at a new school had been a difficult adjustment. Until she met Susa
64、n, Holly had experienced little success making new friendsThe whispered “thanks” was barely audible(听得见的) as Holly tried not to allow her disappointment to show. She laid the carpet on the kitchen counter, and they headed outside to play. The extent of Hollys disappointment didnt become evident unti
65、l the following evening when she came downstairs to say good night. “Well, I guess we know how much my best friend thinks of me, huh, Mom？” she said with tears. “Im so sorry, honey” was all I could manage to say.The next morning, I carried the kitchen rubbish outside. My heart sank as I lifted the l
66、id of the trash can and saw Susans carpet lying there. Hesitating only for a moment, I took it out and brought it into the house.“Susan invited me to come over to her house tomorrow，” Holly announced as she arrived home from school a week later. Although her voice carried a sowhat attitude, I sensed
67、 she was pleased by the invitation. In spite of the number of times Susan had visited with us, our invitations were never returned and it would be the first time for Holly to go. The next day I drove Holly to the destination. A tall woman stood in the doorway to greet us. The house was shabby but ne
68、atly decorated with used furniture. From the chat with the woman we knew Susan had long been separated from her parents and she was Susans stepmother. A warm light shone in her eyes as she revealed to me her fondness for Susan. I came to respect this generoushearted woman who had opened her home to
69、a young girl and attempted to make_a_difference in her life.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：As daylight began to fade, I picked Holly up from Susans home._Paragraph 2：I placed the carpet on the table in front of her._One possible
70、 version：Paragraph 1：As daylight began to fade, I picked Holly up from Susans home. Holly sat silently in the car on the way home. After coming back home, Holly sat on the sofa motionlessly, crossing her fingers on her lap, with sorrow and regret written all over her tearstained face. Half confused,
71、 half concerned, I softly asked her whats up. Hesitating for a moment, she murmured, “I threw away the carpet” Meanwhile, large bright drops of tears rolled heavily down her cheeks. I stroked her shoulders and took out the carpet from the kitchenParagraph 2：I placed the carpet on the table in front
72、of her. In a split second, she curved her lips into a broad smile through tears. She jumped up, screaming in an excited voice, and wrapped her arms around me like a vice. Then she gave the carpet a light brush. Watching it hang in the yard, Holly smiled with satisfaction. She called Susan,_apologize
73、d for her behaviour and expressed her sincere gratitude. She said the carpet was the most precious birthday gift she had ever received in the whole world.读后续写(三) (建议用时：25分钟)阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。To celebrate his girlfriends birthday, Luke Fortune drove from a small town in Central Oregon to
74、Portland, where he parked his car in a paid garage overnight.The next morning, he discovered that the cars window had been smashed, along with his dreams for the future: His backpack and computer were gone.“Everything important to me was on that computer，”said Fortune, 21, who is studying to become
75、a paramedic(护理人员)“My classwork, every paper Id written, and all the programs I needed for my paramedic tests.Every letter I was working on for job applicationsI felt sick.”Two days after the theft, another young man was standing outside his apartment, also in Portland.Masoud Almazrouei, 29, was an e
76、xchange student from the United Arab Emirates.He had been approached by a man who said he had a computer for saleOnly $200.Almazrouei, who had been in the United States for only a year, admits now that he was naive(天真)But he needed a computer, so he bought it, took it home, and turned it on.Within s
77、econds, he saw files and photographs.“I wondered who would sell a computer with all of this on it，” he said.“I realized it could be stolen.” Almazrouei found what appeared to be the owners cell phone number and called it.“This guy with a thick accent told me he had my computer，” Fortune said.“He tol
78、d me the story and said it was his fault.I thought it was a scam(骗局)I told him if he really had the computer, he should take it to the police.”Soon after, a police officer called Fortune to say that a man had dropped the computer off and had said he was sorry.He passed along the mans number.注意：1.所续写
79、短文的词数应为150左右；2至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：Fortune called and thanked Almazrouei and insisted on paying him a reward of $200, the money he was out._Paragraph 2：A story about the two young mens encounter made it to the local papers._ _One possible vers
80、ion: Paragraph 1：Fortune called and thanked Almazrouei and insisted on paying him a reward of $200, the money he was out. Almazrouei refused.He said it was his mistake to buy the computer from someone he didnt know and he was the one to shoulder the responsibility.More importantly, he said, it was h
81、is honor to return the property to the rightful owner.“I saw a photo of this man in his paramedic uniform，”Almazrouei said.“They help people.He is a good man.I dont want my money back.”Paragraph 2：A story about the two young mens encounter made it to the local papers. Overnight, Almazrouei became a
82、household name and received numerous compliments for his honesty and kindness.One day he got a call from the president of Portland State University, where Almazrouei is studying economics.Impressed with his students integrity, the president gave Almazrouei a new MacBook Pro.“We thought since you gav
83、e back the laptop, we should give you a laptop so that youll have one，” he told him.“Were very proud of you.It was a great story,_and you did the right thing.”概要写作(一) (建议用时：25分钟)阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Scientists have already shown that genetic engineering can rapidly spread a selfdestructive gene
84、tic modification(基因改造) through a species. Researchers have been ready to test it in mosquitoes. If proved successful, the new technology might cause mosquitoes as a species to die out. It raises the question: Do humans have the right to use gene extinction(灭绝) against other species? With mosquitoes
85、there may seem to be enough reasons for some to say “yes”. According to data from the World Health Organization, mosquitoes cause deaths of at least 725，000 persons annually by spreading deadly diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and typeB encephalitis. So many argue that we have th
86、e right to pay mosquitoes back and defend ourselves. However, a basic rule of evolution is that every existing creature has a reason to exist, and is part of the Earths ecosystem as a whole. Ending one species might lead to chain reactions beyond the expectations of everyone. If mosquitoes die out u
87、nder the genetic attack of humankind, it is possible that certain frogs, spiders, as well as birds might die out, too, because they hunt mosquitoes for food. Then species that feed on these might die out and so on up the food chain. Even with the best intentions, gene drives could potentially change
88、 food chains and wipe out beneficial creatures alongside the “pests” being targeted when released into the environment. Besides, if people decide they have the right to end mosquitoes, they might choose to end other species they consider “harmful”. Who gets to decide which species is the next to go
89、extinct? While voting against the proposal to temporarily ban the release of geneticallydriven creatures, the United Nations Conference on BioDiversity(CBD) did require the researchers of geneticallydriven mosquitoes to evaluate the possible effects of their research and control them to avoid unnece
90、ssary harm. Gene drives are being announced as a quick fix, but we can never be too cautious about interfering(干涉) with nature._One possible version：Scientists have been ready to test genetic modification in mosquitoes, which may end the species, but it arouses doubts. (要点1) Some believe we should d
91、o so, because mosquitoes spread deadly diseases yearly. (要点2)But others think it will damage the ecosystem and related species might become extinct. (要点3) In a word, we should be careful about gene drives, considering their likely effects. (要点4)概要写作(二) (建议用时：25分钟)阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Could purs
92、uing meaning be the path to true happiness? There are some differences between a happy life and a meaningful life and the two are closely related. When we aim for a life of meaningful pursuit, we are likely to feel more lasting happiness and life satisfactioneven if there is some sadness, or stress
93、along the way. People find meaning in life through “three pillars(支柱)” of meaning. When we are understood and recognized by friends, family members, partners, colleagues, and even strangers, we feel we belong to a community. Results from some studies indicate that many people count their relationshi
94、ps as the most meaningful part of their lives, even when those relationships are difficult. When we have longterm goals in life that reflect our values and serve the greater good, we tend to give our activities more meaning. Researcher Adam Grant has found that professions focused on helping otherst
95、eachers, surgeons, and therapistsall tend to be rated as more meaningful. Having purpose has also been tied to many positive outcomes, including more dedication to the jobs, increased learning and better health. When it comes to finding meaning, storytelling helps to try to pull particularly relevan
96、t experiences in our lives into a story that defines our identity. People who describe their lives as meaningful tend to have stories where they overcame something negative, and to stress growth and help from others. Laura Kray and colleagues found that peoples considering paths not taken in life an
97、d the consequences of those choices filled experiences with more meaning.Based on these factors, some practices could encourage meaning in your own life. For example, you may involve yourself in personal interactions and offer help to others when they need it to increase your sense of belonging. You
98、 may also want to redefine the tasks of your job to fit your motives, strengths, and enthusiasm. Or, if you feel stuck, you may want to spent time creating a storyline. By developing our relationships and serving others, we bring more meaning to our lives._One possible version：The goal to live meani
99、ngfully may give us a stronger feeling of wellbeing, compared with simply pursuing a life of pleasure.(要点1) Firstly, seeking a sense of belonging contributes to a meaningful life. (要点2) Moreover, setting a goal helps add meaning to our lives. (要点3) Also, storytelling enables us to discover meaning.
100、(要点4) In brief, practices based on these principles can make our lives more meaningful.(要点5)概要写作(三) (建议用时：25分钟)阅读下面短文， 根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Punishing children is a controversial topic.Everybody has different opinions about how to act to correct a childs behavior.Parents，teachers，doctors and specialist
101、s such as psychologists，have disagreements about whether it is good for a childs education to punish him or her.The word “punish” means different things to different people.Punishment can be physical or emotional.Physical punishment is when the parent hits，slaps or spanks the child.On the other hand
102、，emotional punishment is when the parent，in order to educate the child，doesnt let him or her watch TV，go to play with his or her friends，or do things like that.The parent doesnt teach him or her，but still he or she punishes the child.Although many surveys and studies have been made about what the co
103、rrect way is to raise a child，nobody has the answer or the truth.I think it will be very difficult to find the answer or get people to agree.I think the parents should love their child and give him or her the best education，but at the same time，they should punish the child if he or she deserves it.I
104、 think if you love your child，you should be rational when you apply the punishment.It should be reasonable and strict.The parents goal is to have a good man or woman in society in the future，so sometimes you should do what is necessary to get your child to behave well._One possible version: People h
105、ave mixed opinions towards punishment to children.(要点1)Punishment can be physical or emotional，but the way they are punished is the key problem.(要点2)As a matter of fact，it is difficult to find the correct way to raise a child.(要点3)Proper punishment can be instructive and necessary to children if it is reasonable and strict.But love and education are the most important for us to make our kids behave well.(要点4)
