1 . 用方框内所给词组的正确形式完成下面的句子。

make one’s fortune, be up to, turn up, work out, lose track of, feel down, be known for, turn around, be ashamed of, supple for, settle for, be praised for, pick up, leave…behind, now and then, be in trouble, remind…of, look back, in particular, go all out, take part in, deal with, around the corner

1. Christmas is ___________ and we are busy shopping and decorating our house.
2. When the man ___________ at his childhood, he regretted having wasted too much time.
3. Don’t worry. I will __________ your problems at once,
4. Sometimes I like lying on the beach, thinking of nothing _________, just enjoying the sunshine.
5. Although we lost the match, we will ___________ to do better.
6. His powerful words in the summary __________ me __________ a writer.
7. He decided that he must evacuate (撤离)his family with him as it was too dangerous to __________ them __________.
8. The young man ___________ his selfless help to the homeless and the poor.
9. The woman checked her watch _________ to make sure she wouldn’t be late for work.
10. He needs to ___________ his son on his way home.
11. My parents always tell me that whenever __________ I can return home and ask them for help.
12. I couldn’t afford the house I really wanted, so I had to ___________ second best.
13. You can turn to your good friend for help when you ___________.
14. As a word-famous American short story writer, O. Henry __________ the surprise endings of his works.
15. Bob and Jimmy agreed to meet 20 years later, but after a year or two they _________ each other.
16. As an honest man, Jimmy ___________ having a friend like me as I often tell lies.
17. Bob kept waiting for his friend in the cold wind because he thought it would be worth it if his old partner ___________.
18. To our delight, things ___________ quite well for both my friend and me.
19. The doctor asked me to ____________ and let him look at back.
20. My friend Susan is a lucky dog. She __________ by running a café on her own.

2 . When it comes to a stroke, every second ________. You have no time to waste.

A．minds

B．values

C．counts

D．means

3 . Despite their disagreements, they agreed to _________ the differences and work together for the success of the project.

A．give away

B．set aside

C．take over

D．drop off

4 . It was clear that _________ how much he protested, he was not going to change his mind.

A．whatever

B．whenever

C．no matter

D．no wonder

5 . Efforts are being made to ________ the truth behind the mysterious paintings.

A．fund

B．surround

C．treat

D．establish

6 . The loyal dog ________ moved, waiting patiently for its owner to return home.

A．barely

B．frequently

C．usually

D．regularly

7 . The weatherman predicted that a storm is ________ to hit, which worries the local farmers.

A．powerful

B．quick

C．bound

D．big

8 . Four Amazing Websites for Teens

Teenagers love to be online. They can connect with other teens there. They can be themselves and find out what they are interested in. The following websites are safe and designed to draw teenagers.

Channel One News

Channel One News is an award-winning news program that encourages young people to become informed global citizens. It is the only news program created just for young people — with young journalists and young voices covering the news from young people’s viewpoints. It provides a suitable context to understand how global events affect students’ everyday lives. It also offers homework help and fun quizzes.

Cyberteens

Cyberteens is another cool site that celebrates the teen years. Here teenagers can find communities, games, news, and shopping. There is a link called “creativity” where teens can share their poems, stories, photos, and artwork. Even better, young musicians in the family can show their musical pursuits. This site also has surveys and helps with jobs and schoolwork.

TeensHealth

This great website covers anything health-related that has to do with teens. Neil Izenberg, a doctor at Nemours, founded TeensHealth.org 27 years ago. It provides doctor-reviewed advice on hundreds of physical, emotional, and behavioral topics. Besides easy-to-follow articles, it features slideshows, videos, and health tools to help teens learn, grow, and be their best.

Science News for Students

Founded in 2003, Science News for Students aims to provide age-suitable, topical science news for learners, parents, and educators. Published daily, it posts both shorter news stories and longer features, all written with a vocabulary and sentence structure aimed at readers 9 to 14 years old. The stories are reported by experienced science journalists, many of whom have PhDs in the fields about which they write.

1. What can teenagers do on these websites?

A．Develop their individual interests.	B．Travel around the world online.
C．Contact their teachers.	D．Gain knowledge about being a doctor.

2. What is special about Channel One News?

A．It gives homework to teens.	B．It provides informative e-books.
C．It gives the youth a global view.	D．It offers well-paid jobs.

3. Which website will be preferred by art-loving teenagers?

A．Channel One News.	B．Science News for Students.
C．TeensHealth.	D．Cyberteens.

4. What can teenagers learn from TeensHealth?

A．How to use health tools.	B．How to keep fit.
C．How to write news stories.	D．How to create a sense of community.

5. Science News for Students is most suitable for         .

A．college students	B．middle school educators
C．young adults	D．science researchers

9 . Mrs. White, almost seventy, is always ________ and doesn’t look tired at all.

A．energetic

B．patient

C．intelligent

D．relaxed

10 . 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。暑假即将来临，你的英国朋友Chris发邮件说想来中国游玩，请你推荐一座历史古城。请你根据提示，用英语给他写一封邮件。内容包括：
1. 该古城的基本情况（如名称、地理位置等）；
2. 该古城的特色（如文化、历史等）；
3. 你对该古城的印象和感受。
注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）内容充实，行文连贯；
（3）题目已给出，不计入词数。
Dear Chris,

Delighted to have received your e-mail.

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Yours,

Li Jin