1 . Peter prefers ________ to ________.

A．to write; reading	B．reading; to write
C．writing; reading	D．to write; to read

2 . Fill in the blank with the verb its proper forms :
1. Barbie enjoys _______________(travel ) to different places in summer holidays .
2. How long ______ it ______ (take ) ________(travel ) to Beijing by train in the past ?
3. Miss Guo asked the students ___________(not break )rules at school .
4. Jane , __________(not be ) late for school next time .
5. _______you _______(visit ) our Chinese teacher in the last few years ?
6. I would like _________(swim ) with my friend this afternoon .

3 . Complete the following sentences with the proper forms of the given words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.

free of charge                      bond                 company                  food for thought                    keep pace with in need                    motivate                  launch                      spot                 miracle                    fruitless                    harsh

1. We should develop the habit of lifelong learning Otherwise, we'll not_______ the times.
2. A good leader is always capable of _______ his employees to go beyond their limits.
3. Computers purchased in Yong Le Household Appliance Chain Stores will be delivered to our school_______ this week.
4. Our effort to persuade her to join us finally proved _______.
5. It's mind- bowing to know that China has succeed in_______ another man-made satellite into outer space.
6. As an old saying goes, a friend _______is a friend indeed.
7. Our class adviser's advice on how to behave ourselves offered us much_______.
8. Keeping pet dogs has many advantages, one of which is that dogs can comfort us and keep us_______ when we feel lonely.
9. In spite of frequent disagreement and quarrel, a deep_______ remained between them.
10. With help from all parts of the country, people in the earthquake-stricken area managed to pull through the_______ winter.