1 . I spent most of my summer time __________ in the bed, trying to finish my first novel.

A．to lay

B．laying

C．lying

2 . —What happened to Tony?
—__________ the morning of a rainy day, he __________ a bike and hurt his legs.

A．In; falling off

B．On; falls off

C．On; fell off

3 . Sharks should __________ to keep the balance of ecosystem.

A．be protected

B．protect

C．have protected

4 . — I want to know __________ you usually get the latest news.
— By listening to the Podcast.

A．why

B．where

C．how

5 . —Why do you look so excited? What are you reading?
—I’m reading the news. And I found that __________ rapid progress our country is making in science, economics and technology!

A．how

B．what

C．what a

6 . —I’m interested in Taylor Swift’s new album. Do you know __________?
—Next month.

A．how can I get one

B．when it will come out

C．how much it will cost

7 . It has been raining a lot recently. The government has warned people __________ near the mountain area.

A．of the earthquake

B．to go to

C．not to travel

8 . People in big cities are always __________. It seems difficult for them to slow down and enjoy the view around.

A．in a rush

B．on the way

C．on time

9 . Billy is very popular in our team. He is such a __________ person. He always makes us laugh by telling us jokes.

A．intelligent

B．humorous

C．friendly

10 . —What’s the secret of success, Dr Know?
—More time and effort, __________you’ll make it someday.

A．yet

B．or

C．and

D．but