1 . Suzhou, considered by the Italian explorer Marco Polo in the 13th century as “the Venice of the East”, became a sister city to Venice in 1980, and since then multiple activities of mutual historical and cultural exchange ________________ (carry) forward. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . So far, through the remote video monitoring system and the use of BDS and other equipment, the intelligent and information­based three­dimension system of the “sky and ground” for biodiversity protection ________________ (establish). （所给词的适当形式填空）

3 . Fountain pens ________________ (use) in schools long ago and have been regaining popularity lately because they are refillable. （所给词的适当形式填空）

4 . Investigating the way that dragonflies remain stable during flight actually ________________ (reveal) the techniques they use to get themselves out of tricky situations. (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . Breathing dirty air causes the premature death of at least 1,200 children across Europe each year. Actually, many thousands more ________________ (trouble) with physical and mental health problems that could have lifelong impacts. （所给词的适当形式填空）

6 . These beautiful black­faced spoonbills are some of the world's rarest birds. The birds ________________ (fly) all the way from their summer home to this wetland, where they will spend the winter. Now, they circle and land. （所给词的适当形式填空）

7 . Not only are tea-­related customs found across the country, but also they ________________ (influence) the rest of the world since ancient times through the ancient Silk Road and trade routes. （所给词的适当形式填空）

8 . 生活中总有一些起起伏伏，但是正是苦难让我们更加坚强。
There are always some ups and downs in our lives, ________________. (强调句)

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Which family holiday does the man recommend?

A．The one on the 18th.

B．The one on the 19th.

C．The one on the 20th.

2. Where will the woman probably go?

A．France.

B．Spain.

C．Greece.

3. What do we know about The Hotel Playa?

A．It is a five-star hotel.

B．It has its own beach.

C．It has a swimming pool.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A．Old-fashioned televisions.

B．The man’s childhood.

C．Difficult times of the past.

2. When did the TV programs start when the man was a child?

A．In the evening.

B．In the afternoon.

C．In the morning.

3. What did the man do on holiday when he was a boy?

A．He stayed at home.

B．He went to the seaside.

C．He took the train to England.

4. What does the woman think of the old days?

A．Hard.

B．Funny.

C．Boring.