1 . “The insects trapped in the fossil resin ______ ______ ______ ______ the history of the sub-continent,” he added.
“树脂化石中困住的昆虫提供了关于次大陆历史的新线索。”他补充道。

2 . Voluntary work was particularly important ______ ______ ______ the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage.
鉴于妇女一结婚就常常被迫放弃有报酬工作的事实，义务工作尤其重要。

3 . Why is George late?

A．He missed the bus.

B．His bike broke down.

C．He had to change clothes.

4 . There are thousands of science books on a huge variety of topics.Which ones should you choose? Luckily for you, we have made a list of the best science books that you should not miss.

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Written by Bill Bryson, it is a popular science book that explains some areas of science.It was published on February 4,2003, and was one of the best-selling popular science books of 2005 in the UK.It explains a variety of scientific topics in a vivid and comprehensive way, which makes it accessible for people with no science knowledge.But it’s quite long.

Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

It is a 2015 non-fiction book created by Randall Munroe, in which the author explains various complex subjects using common English words.It covers a wide range of topics and explains complex ideas using illustrations, so it’s entertaining and easily understood.However, the words and phrases used to describe the subjects are too technical to understand.

Ask an Astronaut: My Guide to Life in Space

Published on October 19,2017, the book is Tim Peake’s personal guide to life in space, based on his own experience. Q&A format makes it easy to quickly find answers and images are used to illustrate some of the more complex ideas, making it suitable for both children and adults. The disadvantage is that the Q&A format can become boring sometimes.

Brief Answers to the Big Questions

Written by Stephen Hawking, the 2018 book examines some of the universe’s greatest mysteries and promotes the view that science is very important in helping solve problems.It provides a great introduction to Stephen Hawking’s thoughts.Since complex ideas are communicated in a simple and understandable language, your previous physics knowledge is not required.For more advanced readers, it’s too basic.

1. Which is the oldest of the following books?

A．A Short History of Nearly Everything.

B．Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words.

C．Ask an Astronaut: My Guide to Life in Space.

D．Brief Answers to the Big Questions.

2. What is the challenge of reading the second book?

A．Various topics.	B．Technical terms.
C．Complicated subjects.	D．Scientific illustrations.

3. What do the last two books have in common?

A．They stress the practical use of science.

B．They use Q & A formats to explain ideas.

C．They require previous science knowledge.

D．They seem to appeal to the general public.

5 . Rose was determined to marry Jack, despite protests from her parents who believed the guy was______ her in social status and economic standing.(用适当的词填空)

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．The destruction from a hurricane.

B．The ways to survive a hurricane.

C．Her experience of a nature disaster.

2. Where did the speaker move things from the yard?

A．Into the basement.

B．Into the garage.

C．Into the storeroom.

3. What was the speed of the wind most of the time?

A．About 80 miles an hour.

B．About 90 miles an hour.

C．About 100 miles an hour.

4. How did her husband feel during the hurricane?

A．Anxious.

B．Scared.

C．Calm.

7 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．In Japan.

B．In Australia.

C．In America.

2. What might be a problem for the woman?

A．Understanding the local language.

B．Talking with her workmates.

C．Correcting her accent.

3. How often do the club members meet?

A．Twice a month.

B．Once a week.

C．Twice a week.

4. What does the club mainly help its members to do?

A．Communicate with local people.

B．Enjoy themselves together.

C．Learn about life abroad.

8 . —You rode a bike to work yesterday. Why didn’t you drive your car?
—Oh, it __________________ (repair) because of a flat tyre (爆胎). (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . 根据课文内容填空

Could machines really develop human-like intelligence? And what would happen if they did? Would thinking machines work alongside humans or     1     the existence of humans? How would they be punished if they     2     crimes or even murdered humans? As we become more and more     3     on computers, some scientists are urging us to think about the dangers     4    by the advances in AI. Stephen Hawking, for example, warned, “The development of full artificial intelligence could     5    the end of the human race.

10 . 无论发生什么事， 她依然对他有信心。(no matter)
________________, she still has faith in him.