江苏省涟水中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题201912240247.doc

1、江苏省涟水中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题考试时间：120分钟 满分120分第一部分： 听力（共两节，满分 20 分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 does the man want to do?A. To talk to the operator. B. To phone someone. C. To check his number.2. What will the man

2、 have?A. A blood test. B. A physical examination.C. A job interview.3. When will the two speakers probably meet? A. Early tomorrow. B. This afternoon.C. This morning.4. Why cant the man give the woman a hand?A. It is too heavy for him. B. He doesnt know how to help her. C. He is too busy to help her

3、.5. What was the woman doing before she left the office? A. Reviewing a report.B. Rewriting a report.C. Typing a report.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What are the two speake

4、rs talking about?A. A photo of a street. B. A TV program about a street.C. A piece of news about a street.7. What impressed the man most about the street?A. History and people. B. History and restaurants.C. History and fashion.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Who is visiting the woman for the weekend?A. Her teache

5、r. B. Her student.C. Her brother.9. How does the woman know Ann?A. She has just been introduced to her.B. She has taken piano lessons from her.C. They have met at a party before.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the conversation mainly about?A. Jobs are wanted in the library. B. The woman wants to find a

6、 job.C. Foreign students employment.11. Where does the woman study?A. In China.B. In Australia.C. In America.12. How will the woman probably find a part-time job?A. The mans friends will help her. B. She will try it herself.C. The library will offer to help.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the conver

7、sation take place? A. At a travel agency. B. At a bus station.C. At a railway station.14. Why does the man want to take a bus? A. The bus trip is more comfortable than the train trip.B. The bus tickets are cheaper than the train tickets.C. He wants to experience another way of traveling.15. Why are

8、the bus tickets much cheaper than the train tickets? A. The bus trip takes longer time. B. The bus stops at several cities.C. Few people enjoy the bus trip.16. What do we know about the man? A. He cant make the decision now.B. He went the wrong way.C. His aunt and uncle have a different opinion.听第10

9、段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How do many English people spend their holidays?A. Making their homes beautiful.B. Traveling all over the world. C. Making a lot of money.18. Why do English people like DIY?A. TV programmes teach them to DIY.B. Many stores sell DIY things.C. DIY can bring them fun.19. What can we l

10、earn from the passage?A. DIY is a waste of money.B. Its always difficult to DIY.C. We should be careful while doing DIY.20. How many people fell off ladders in one year in the UK?A. 41,000. B. 51,000. C. 230,000.第二部分：单项选择（共15小题；每小1题分，满分15分）请阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。21. Many educators are in

11、favor of the necessity of punishment, which is vital to help children learn _ between right and wrong at an early age.A. restrictionB. distributionC. discriminationD. revolution22. We should never attempt to try climbing the mountain alone in life. Reach out to friends, family and others because tha

12、ts _ theyre there for.A. whyB. what C. when D. whom23. Id like to buy a sweater, but Im not sure about the color. How about the blue one? The light yellow one_ easily. A. stainsB. has stainedC. is stained D. has been stained24. How should I deal with my old flat?Sell it or you could, _, hang onto it

13、, hoping it will be worth a million in 10 years. A. alternativelyB. evidentlyC. typicallyD. relatively25. A program launched by the bike-sharing company Mobike appeals to local residents _ riders can use a mobile app to locate and unlock bikes conveniently. A. whichB. when C. whoseD. where26. The ca

14、rriers are working so hard to turn the Internet into something that suits their business model better: into cable TV, _. A. to be fairB. to be exactC. to be honestD. to be frank27.They lost their way in the forest and _made matters worse was_ night began to fall. A. what; whatB. it; thatC. what; tha

15、tD. which; what28.Knowing that he was wanted on the phone, he put down his pen, and_ his keys, ran towards the telephone booth.A. picking upB. picked upC. had picked upD. to pick up29. The engineer is thought to be capable and modest, so his promotion to manager is a popular _.AachievementBappointme

16、ntCcommitmentDemployment30. If you assume a negative attitude and complain all the time, _ works with you is going to feel the same way. A. whatever B. whomever C. whichever D. whoever31. Some developing countries will feel the economic squeeze and fail to focus on long-term development to end pover

17、ty, _ heavy debts remain.A. unless B. though C. even if D. provided that32.The need to do what the majority of us are doing forces us to take up activities which we _otherwise.A. wontB. wouldntC. shouldD. might33. Has Andrew replied to the invitation of your wedding party?Yes, but his answer _ a com

18、plete refusal.A. amounted toB. added to C. contributed toD. referred to34. In G7 Summit held in Canada, divisions between USA and other countries, in some critics opinion, were just papered over but by no means _.A. they were fully solvedB. they had been fully solvedC. were they fully solvedD. had t

19、hey been fully solved35. Davids remarks on my school performance are really disgusting.It was simply _. He meant no offence by it.A. his cup of teaB. the apple of his eyeC. a childs playD. a slip of the tongue第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小1题分，满分20分）请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 When Bill Geske was diagn

20、osed with cancer six years ago, his life was turned upside down. After being 36 to the emergency room with severe stomach pain, doctors found a tumor in his left kidney and 37 spots on his lungs. For treatment, Geske had the kidney removed and at the time the spots were 38 . However, a few months la

21、ter, he learned from doctors that the cancer had indeed 39 . The situation wasnt good, and doctors estimated his 40 to be no more than two years. 41 the emotional and physical pains, his personal and family life suffered. “We have a family business. We have two children who were thrown into the midd

22、le of this chaos 42 , and theyve had to grow up very fast and handle the business, which they knew 43 about.” he said. But 44 all the chaos, there has been one constant: his wife Diane. Whether it was accompanying him to every doctors 45 or cooking his favorite meal, Diane always made sure her husba

23、nd knew he had her full 46 . “I really see what love is. My wife 47 so much suffering. Im so 48 to have her fight with me and not against me.” Geske said. The Geskes 49 that their road has been far from easythey call it “cruel” in factand sometimes they 50 to the stresses of the illness. But Diane h

24、as 51 to learn how to cope with the more difficult times. “If hes in a mood or having a 52 day, I just leave him alone for a while she said. She also said making time to focus on herself and a life outside of their relationship help keep their 53 strong. 54 too many couples grow apart when one of th

25、e partners suffers from a serious illness like cancer, the Geskes grow together. The people that are there for you on your 55 nights are the ones worth spending your brightest days with. 36.A. limited B. followedC. rushedD. invited37.A. unusualB. commonC. similarD. soft38.A. recognizedB. dismissedC.

26、 distributedD. rejected39.A. declinedB. arisen C. spreadD. disappeared40.A. intervalB. reservation C. toleranceD. survival41.A. Apart fromB. Free fromC. Other than D. Rather than42.A. intentionallyB. unexpectedlyC. temporarily D. willingly43.A. anythingB. everythingC. somethingD. nothing44.A. throug

27、hB. beneathC. towardsD. beside45.A. appointmentB. adjustmentC. arrangementD. amusement46.A. envyB. anxietyC. supportD. complaint 47.A. escapesB. bearsC. sacrifices D. possesses48.A. regretfulB. lucky C. desperateD. determined49.A. admitB. predict C. advocateD. deny50.A. look upB. come overC. give in

28、D. hold on51.A. grownB. offered C. failed D. intended52.A. successful B. terribleC. specialD. normal 53.A. demandB. mindC. bondD. position54.A. ifB. becauseC. whenD. while55.A. darkestB. loneliestC. coldestD. longest第四部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的4个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A CCE Summer Camp in

29、the US for Chinese Students East and West Coast ProgramsProgram purposesPromote exchange and friendship between young students of China and the US.Deepen students understanding of the world.Broaden students vision and enrich students experience.Encourage pursuit of excellence in life and career.Cult

30、ivate good conduct and respectful behavior.Develop communication and leadership skills.Program featuresLectures including English language courses, American culture courses, SAT and TOEFL training.Workshops on professional and practical topics such as the college application process, SAT preparation

31、, career planning, the code of conduct, social/business etiquette, leadership and communication skills.Home stay or college campus stay.Student exchange activities and meetings with US peers.Visits to US higher education institution campus, including finest liberal arts colleges and world-famous com

32、prehensive research universities.Visits to educational venues such as art and science museums and libraries.Introduction to professional fields such as science, business and political science including visits to city halls, Silicon Valley and science labs.Carefully selected culture venues such as wo

33、rld-famous landmarks.Tour of selected US cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Monica, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, depending on if programs include East Coast visits.Program time frame From June to August during the summer.Program hostsA US university or a US high

34、school.Council on China Exchange (CCE) based in Los Angeles.A reliable travel agency based in Los Angeles.A participating Chinese high school or Chinese university.Program contact information Ying Cao, US Summer Program Manager Council on China Exchange, Los Angeles 2339 Weatherford Court, Claremont

35、, CA 91711 Tel: 909-967-3797 Email: yycao82856. Which of the following activities is NOT included in the programs? A. Visiting a liberal arts college. B. Attending a lecture about social etiquette. C. Having a workshop on career planning. D. Making a tour of Los Angeles .57. Which of the following C

36、hinese students have the opportunity to attend the programs? A. Elementary students. B. Junior high school students.C. Graduate students. D. College students.BDating apps can be tricky to navigate, particularly when youre trying to make out someones credibility. How do you know that Ben from London

37、is really 25-years-old? Is his profile picture recent? Does he really have a puppy? Is his name even Ben? One thing you cant cheat is your genetics, which is why a new dating app is using DNA compatibility（兼容性）as a basis for its matchmaking algorithm（算法）. Pheramor requires all users to submit a chee

38、k swab using a specially-created kit from which a team of in-house scientists can sequence the specific genes associated with attraction and identify which users might be sexually compatible. The process works by isolating the 11 genes that link to our pheromones, the chemical signals that are belie

39、ved to trigger sexual attraction. Combining this data with the personal information stated on users profiles allows the app to make very specific matches. Pheramor uses both your biology and your social technology; we collect your genetic data through a q-tip-like cheek swab and acquire your like, d

40、islikes, and interests from your social media profiles like Facebook, Twitter, etc,” the apps website explains, All of this information will be used in our proprietary algorithm, which is designed to learn your preferences.”The Houston-based app is already up and running but hopes to officially laun

41、ch in February with 3,000 members. When we smell pheromones, what were actually smelling is how diverse someones immune system is compared to our own,” explains co-founder Brittany Barreto, who has a PHD in genetics, Evolution is very strong. So were smelling each other, trying to figure out who is

42、the best person to mate with,” she told the Houston Chronicle. She added that Pheramors advanced technology digs deeper than traditional dating apps by moving past the basic info listed on most profiles, making it almost impossible for people to cheat their way to a date. Imposters might have troubl

43、e catfishing their way out of this one.58. Which of the following is NOT concluded in Pheramaors working process? A. 11 genes related to pheromones should be separated first. B. Individual info are to be collected visa social media tools. C. Genetic samples are usually collected by medical operation

44、. D. Special method of calculation is used to guarantee the accuracy. 59. According to Brittany Barreto, we can conclude that _. A. pheromone is actually something behind different immune systems. B. smelling is the best way for people to find companions. C. Pheramors advanced technology is just bas

45、ed on the basic info of people. D. some traditional date apps also put an end to cheaters online.60. The real purpose of writing this passage is to _. A. crack down on cybercrime. B. introduce a scientific research C. promote a new app D. conduct a genetic experimentCWhy do some people flush when th

46、ey drink alcohol? This effect is a common reaction to alcohol among East Asians. It affects about 36 percent of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans.For many, even a small amount of alcohol can cause unpleasant effects. Most commonly, their face, neck and sometimes their whole body turn red. People might a

47、lso feel uncomfortable and sick to their stomach. They might experience a burning sensation(感觉), increased heart rate, shortness of breath and headaches.The cause is a genetic difference that they are born with called an ALDH2 deficiency(缺乏). It prevents their bodies from treating alcohol the way ot

48、her people do. But the effects might be more serious than just a red face. Researchers warn of a link between this condition and an increased risk of cancer of the esophagus(食道) from drinking alcohol.The more alcohol people with this deficiency drink, the greater their risk is. In Japan and South Ko

49、rea, for example, many people have the deficiency but still drink heavily. Researchers have found that these drinkers develop a form of esophageal cancer six to ten times more often than those without the deficiency.Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. It can be treated when found earl

50、y, but once it grows the chances of survival drop sharply. The researchers estimate that at least five hundred forty million people have the deficiency, about eight percent of the worlds population.Philip Brooks is a researcher at the National Institute in the United States. He says it is important

51、to educate people about the link between the alcohol flushing effect and esophageal cancer. He says doctors should ask East Asian patients about their experiences with facial flushing after drinking alcohol. Those with a history of it should be advised to limit their alcohol use. They should also be

52、 warned that cigarette smoking works with the alcohol in a way that further increases the risk of esophageal cancer.61. The underlined word “flush” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”.A. walk unsteadily B. turn red in the faceC. appear unpleasant D. talk more than usual62. The second paragraph is main

53、ly about _.A. the cause of the effects of alcohol B. Asians and alcoholC. the advantages of drinking alcohol D. unpleasant effects caused by alcohol63. Esophageal cancer is considered one of the deadliest cancers in that _.A. it cant be treated at all B. it is not easy to be discovered earlyC. it is

54、 hard to cure once it has developed D. people are addicted to alcohol64. We can infer from the passage that _.A. only some East Asians have the ALDH2 deficiencyB. about 36 percent of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans are heavy drinkersC. unpleasant effects occur only when people with this deficiency dri

55、nk a lotD. the ALDH2 deficiency may be passed on from generation to generationDWhen Oscar Pistorius was convicted (证明有罪的)murder last month, the judge described the case as a “human tragedy of Shakespearean proportions”. The Paralympic athletes fall from grace made this comparison appropriate: overco

56、ming severe disability to reach “Olympian heights”, falling in love with a beautiful model, and, in a coincidence that wouldnt be out of place in one of the plays, taking her life on Valentines Day. Mr. Pistoriuss tragic flaw was that he was an excessive paranoia（偏执狂）, which showed itself in an enth

57、usiasm for guns.Mr. Pistoriuss case is, indeed, peculiarly Shakespearean. But Justice Eric Leach, who delivered the judgment, is but one of those who have turned to the playwright in times of legal need. In 2012, Britains High Court quoted “King Lear” in a trial regarding a “threatening” joke on Twi

58、tter they eventually overturned a conviction on the grounds that social-media users “are free to speak not what they ought to say, but what they feel”. A choice snippet of “Hamlet” (“a little patch of ground that hath no profit in it but the name”) was quoted in a 2008 boundary dispute. “Henry VIII”

59、 was called forth by Senator Sam Ervin Jr during the Watergate hearings. The condemnation of Dzokhar Tsarnaev, involved in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, was sealed with lines from “Julius Caesar”: “the evil that men do lives after them; the good is often buried with their bones.”Lawyers love of

60、 Shakespeare is appropriate given that more of his lines are devoted to discussing law than any other profession. Some think his knowledge of the law was so detailed that the “real” Shakespeare must have been a lawyer. A study by Scott Dodson and Ami Dodson published last year set out to discover “t

61、he most literary justice” of those currently sitting(开庭), and which authors were regularly turned to for quotable wisdom. The “most abundant citer and the widest read” was found to be Antonin Scalia, and no surprise William Shakespeare topped the list of the often-quoted, along with Lewis Carroll. B

62、oth Shakespeare and Carroll accumulated sixteen references from five justices. Other popular authors among the bench were George Orwell, Charles Dickens, Aldous Huxley and Aesop.The words of Shakespeare are likely to be sounded around courtrooms for decades to come as many universities particularly

63、in America and Britain have included him in their law courses. Harvard Law School offers a seminar which focuses entirely on “justice and morality in the plays of Shakespeare”. Kings College Londons “Shakespeare and the Law” model is co-taught by the Literature and Law faculties, and explores “the r

64、ole of the law in mediating the place of the individual within society”. There are sensible reasons behind this; the University of Southampton, in line with recent studies, states that it offers the opportunity to study law through a literary prism of Shakespeare, Dickens, Kafka and others in order

65、to “help law students to become more ethically sharp”. A study argues that reading literary fiction makes people show empathy, challenge prejudice, and be more flexible in their decision-making. A literary sensibility enables lawyers to present clear, structured opinions and briefs.But what is it ab

66、out the work of Shakespeare, in particular, that lends itself to legal quotation and reflection? After all, as Robert Peterson pointed out in “The Bard and the Bench”, all 37 of Shakespeares plays have been quoted by American courts, in over 800 judicial opinions. One answer lies in the fact that Sh

67、akespeares status embodies high culture; quoting him seeks to invest the judgment with credibility and induce a sense of history. Mr. Peterson notes that this can “drive decisions in authentic ways”. Another option is Shakespeares universality everyone has either read, or claims to have read, plays

68、like “Hamlet”. His works have become globally shared; the term “Shakespearean tragedy” induces a rise-and-fall story even if the listener is not familiar with the works themselves. The horrifying details of Mr. Pistoriuss actions on that night, placed in a familiar Shakespearean frame, helps members

69、 of the court, and the public, to make sense of the unnecessary bloodshed. 65. Why is Oscar Pistorius mentioned in the first paragraph? A. To introduce the topic of the passage. B. To explain the guilty of the athlete. C. To show the appropriateness of Shakespeares comparison. D. To highlight how Sh

70、akespeare influenced his conviction. 66. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Studying law makes people more flexible in making right decisions. B. The quotation from Shakespeare in court will keep up in the following decades. C. The accusation against Twitter was overturned by Britains High Co

71、urt in 2012. D. It is a must for law students in America and Britain to take courses in Shakespeares play. 67. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “embodies” in the last paragraph? A. Creates. B. Shapes.C. Promotes. D. Represents. 68. The reason why Shakespeare is oft

72、en quoted in court is that_. A. he is universally recognized as a productive playwright B. the quotation from him adds credibility to the judgment C. there are many professional legal terms in his works D. Shakespearean tragedy is globally read by people 69. How is the passage mainly developed? A. B

73、y listing data. B. By presenting examples. C. By analyzing phenomena. D. By making comparisons. 70. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage? A. Why Lawyers Love Shakespeare B. Famous Quotations from Shakespeare C. How Shakespeare Created Popular WorksD. The Most Influential

74、 Playwright in History第五部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡相应题号的横线上Is loneliness a health epidemic?In recent decades, researchers have discovered that loneliness left untreated is not just psychically painful; it also can have serious medical cons

75、equences. Rigorous epidemiological studies have linked loneliness and social isolation to heart disease, cancer, depression, diabetes and suicide. Vivek Murthy, the former United States surgeon general, has written that loneliness and social isolation are “associated with a reduction in life span si

76、milar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day and even greater than that associated with obesity.”But is loneliness, as many political officials and pundits are warning, a growing “health epidemic” (流行病)？I dont believe so, nor do I believe it helps anyone to describe it that way. Social discon

77、nection is a serious matter, yet if we set off a panic over its prevalence (流行) and impact, were less likely to deal with it properly.Anxiety about loneliness is a common feature of modern societies. Today, two major causes of loneliness seem possible. One is that societies throughout the world have

78、 embraced a culture of individualism. More people are living alone, and aging alone, than ever. Neoliberal (新自由主义的) social policies have turned workers into insecure free agents, and when jobs disappear, things fall apart fast. Labor unions, civic associations, neighborhood organizations, religious

79、groups and other traditional sources of social solidarity are in steady decline. Increasingly, we all feel that were on our own.The other possible cause is the rise of communication technology, including smartphones, social media and the internet. A decade ago, companies like Facebook, Apple and Goo

80、gle promised that their products would help create meaningful relationships and communities. Instead, weve used the media system to deepen existing divisions, at both the individual and group levels. We may have thousands of “friends” and “followers” on Facebook and Instagram, but when it comes to h

81、uman relationships, it turns out theres no substitute for building them the old-fashioned way, in person.In light of these two trends, its easy to believe were experiencing an “epidemic” of loneliness and isolation. Surprisingly, though, the best data do not actually show a boom in either loneliness

82、 or social isolation. Yet the research tells us something more specific. In places like the United States and Britain, its the poor, unemployed, displaced (无家可归的) and migrant populations that are suffering most from loneliness and isolation. Their lives are unstable, and so are their relationships.

83、When they get lonely, they are the least able to get adequate social or medical support.Passage outlineSupporting details Research findingLoneliness is likely to cause various kinds of medical consequences unless (71) . The authorsopinion Loneliness is not a growing “health epidemic”. Dont take lone

84、liness too (72) , which may result in panic and (73) to handle it properly. An analysis of possible causes ofloneliness A culture of individualism has become (74) all over the world. People are doing (75) jobs and traditional sources of social solidarity are declining. (76) to what some companies pr

85、omised, the development of communication technology are (77) the situation. Traditional face-to-face communication is the (78) way to build human relationship. Conclusions We are (79) by the two trends into believing we are experiencing a loneliness epidemic, but it isnt the case. Some groups of peo

86、ple are still suffering from loneliness and isolation, among whom social and medical support are badly (80) .第六部分：书面表达(满分25分)81.请阅读下面图画和短文，并按要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章.In a dormitoryStudent A: I heard that you wouldnt go home in the coming Spring Festival. Really?Student B: Thats true. I have to prepare for

87、my tuition. It is easy to find a high-paid job at this time.Student A: But your parents will miss you.Student B: I know. But we can chat online. It is very convenient. Besides, the journey is too crowded and costs much money. Student A: Maybe you are right.A short video titled What IS Peiqi moves th

88、e public throughout China. Originally aimed at promoting a film, it told an interesting and humorous story where a grandfather managed to make a toy Peiqi for his grandchild despite the fact that he didnt know Peiqi at all. He expected his sons family to come home with the Spring Festival approachin

89、g. In the video, Peiqi is more than Peppa Pig. It implies the aged parents longings. A survey about where people will go in the Spring Festival【写作内容】1. 用约 30个单词概述上述信息的主要内容；2. 结合上述信息,简要分析目前人们回家过春节的意愿变化的原因; (不少于两点)3. 结合自己的例子，谈谈人们是否应该回家过春节？说明原因。 【写作要求】 （1）写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；（2）作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；（3） 文中不能出现真

90、实姓名和学校名称； （4） 不必写标题。 江苏省涟水中学2019-2020学年度第一学期高三年级期中考试英语试卷参考答案一、听力理解： 15 BBACC610 ABCBB1115 CABCA1620 AACCA 二、单项选择：2125 CBAAD 2630 BCABD 3135 DBACD三、完形填空：3640 CABCD4145 ABDAA4650 CBBAC5155ABCDA 四、阅读理解：5657BD 5860CAC 6164 BDCD6164ABDBCA五、任务型阅读：71. treated 72. seriously 73. failure 74. common/popular 75

91、. insecure/unstable/unsafe76. Contrary 77. worsening 78. only 79. misled 80. needed 六、书面表达：One possible version: The Spring Festival is a traditional time for family members to celebrate together. But in modern society, people have more choices like travelling and even making money besides going hom

92、e. (30 words) Quite a few things give rise to the phenomenon. On one hand, the Internet makes it very convenient for children to keep in touch with their parents, so the Spring Festival is not as important as it was in terms of reunion. On the other hand, high living expenses put great pressure on s

93、ome people. So it seems quite worthwhile earning a high income during this period. Also, the crowded journey and expensive tickets make people reluctant to go home. Personally, the Spring Festival is more than a vocation but a tradition we must value and pass down from generation to generation. Every time I go home, I will have a heart-to-heart talk with my parents. I also enjoy the ceremony like making jiaozi and appreciating lanterns. (127 words)