1 . 用本单元所学词汇及语法知识完成下面短文(每空一词)。

Talking about information technology, I should say I have seen its development from babyhood to adulthood, during which time I grew up from a kid depending on an a    1     clock to wake up to an adult to     2     (下载) wake-up ringtones (手机铃声) to my phone.

Who would have believed 20 years ago that, with a phone in your pocket, you would be able to travel long distances without a wallet, something that is becoming increasingly useless with the i    3     of digital payment? Just think about how much     4     (方便) we owe to a time of digitisation. I remember my dad would always turn on the TV around dinner time for the weather report. But since he got his smartphone, he has been using an a    5     which provides an hourly update of the change of weather. My mom has also found on Internet TV a whole new world of TV programmes on the     6     (推荐) of the Internet. I used to keep a diary in a notebook, but now my notebook is my computer, which also serves as a(n)     7     (极好的) dictionary and my library. While I must a    8     that the increased efficiency (效率) of the information age is desirable, I have become concerned about its side e    9    . One day when my daughter asked me if she could have her own smartphone, my answer was brief, “Yes, on your 18th birthday.” I have seen many cases of kids becoming     10     (沉迷于) smartphones, eyes on the screen for much time to e    11     all kinds ofunimportant stuff. I feel obliged (有责任的) as a parent to teach my kid to take advantage of an ocean of information rather than be controlled by it. Too much information is i    12     very worrying and upsetting.

2 . 根据所给单词的首字母及其英文释义完成下面短文(每空一词)。

This morning my exam results finally came. I’d been expecting them for the last week. I knew I’d done quite well, but I was still nervous as I opened the     1     (信封). Before I had a chance to look at them, my sister had already run up and pulled them out of my hand! She read them out, “English A, maths A, biology A, French A ...” This was the o    2     I’d been waiting for. I’d got As in every subject — even geography, which I hadn’t been sure about!When Mum and Dad heard the news, they     3     (immediate) started shouting with j    4    . By the time I had breakfast, Mum had already called Grandma and Grandpa, and shared the good news with them!

3 . 根据所给单词的首字母及其英文释义完成下面短文（每空一词）。

New Year’s celebrations are a little bit different all around the world. They are celebrated with different c    1     and special foods.

In the United States, celebrations usually begin on December 31, or New Year’s E    2    , and continue into January 1, the first day of the new year. Black-eyed peas, ham (火腿), and cabbage (卷心菜) are traditional dishes to serve on New Year’s Day. They are s    3     of good luck. The Dutch often eat doughnuts (油炸圈饼) to welcome the New Year. Because doughnuts are shaped like a circle, they are thought to r    4     the completion of a cycle — the beginning of a new year and the ending of the previous year. In Japan, people eat long noodles for celebration. Eating these noodles without breaking them symbolizes long life. In Spain, there is the t    5     of eating 12 grapes at midnight. This marks successful grape harvests of the past and the hope for more in the future.

One of the most colorful New Year’s celebrations takes place in China. The Chinese New Year is determined by the l    6     calendar. The festival lasts about two weeks. During this time, towns are d    7     with colorful     8     (灯笼) and flowers. People     9    (彻底地) clean their homes to symbolize getting rid of (去除) the misfortunes of the previous year, and dumplings are eaten as a traditional food.

4 . 根据所给单词的首字母及其英文释义完成下面对话(每空一词)。
Billy: Hi, Mom! Guess what? We had our English test today. I was     1     (幸运的) to get the highest score in my class!
Mom: Oh, c    2    , Billy, I’m glad you did so well! You worked hard for that test.
Billy: Thanks, Mom. I’m hungry. What’s for dinner?
Mom: We’re going to have a small family g    3     at your aunt’s this evening. It’s your grandfather’s birthday today, remember?
Billy: Oh no, I forgot! I haven’t got a birthday gift for Grandpa! I wonder if I have time to     4     (挑选) one before we go there.
Mom: Don’t worry. I bought a gift for him yesterday. Anyway, your English test score is the best gift for your grandfather. The whole family will be at the party this evening. All your aunts, uncles, and cousins are coming.
Billy: I haven’t seen the whole family for a long time.
Mom: Well, you’ll see them soon. Now, hurry up and get ready. I will be waiting for you     5     (在楼下).
Billy: OK.

5 . Complete the passage with correct signposts.

SOHO working style is advanced and should be encouraged.     1    , working at home instead of office is cost-efficient to the whole society. It can save a lot of unnecessary costs. The employers no longer have to pay for Internet use, electricity and other expenses related to the office daily work.     2    , the SOHOs do not need to wake up early every morning just for taking the bus. They can spend longer time in sleeping than before, which will make them energetic at work. I think working at a flexible time schedule is beneficial to us to balance between family and work.     3    , this working style should be encouraged.

Not everyone can be a freelancer.     4    , being a freelancer requires some special qualities, such as self-control, perseverance, commitment to the plan and the like.     5    , I think not everyone can be a freelancer.     6    , being self-employed is not easy. Although this kind of lifestyle is attractive to a lot of people, it is also a riskier proposition than working at a traditional job.

6 . Fill in the blanks with the correct words of this unit based on their first letter and the passage.

The Bay Airline offers a    1     craft-making videos in their p    2     flights, which arise massively and l    3     take the on-board passengers’ breath away. Despite a    4     scenery outside, the s    5     in the videos are bound to the h    6     of the flight journeys including the waxen drilling g    7     and grizzly bears like frozen animals at the p    8     of the Great Mountain Wind. It can be a    9     how much they will a    10     customers in the mall if those things are also shown there. C    11     to the videos with a    12    , those on board p    13     not to owe the passengers but only t    14    the spectacular craft men like p    15     no matter how long it t    16    , how hard it frosts for the d    17    on board. The p    18    , the border, the harbour, the q    19    , and the s    20     where the planes fly can all witness the sincerity of the Bay Airline.

7 . 用本单元所学词汇及语法知识完成下面短文。

71-year-old Guan Jingxue, a native of Benxi, Liaoning Province, started running in a playground near a factory with the aim of     1     (增强他的免疫系统) years ago. At the time, few people in China went     2     (jog) in groups to keep fit. It was then that Guan found that members of a running group often     3     (gather) in the playground for training, and he finally joined them. At the first six months, he found it difficult to     4     (跟上) the others. However, with his effort over a long time he slowly felt quite comfortable with the pace (步调) of their training. Every day he     5     (提醒) himself that he     6     (应该) keep on. After years of training he could finish long-distance running at a fast speed.

Three years earlier, Guan went to Beijing to take care of his granddaughter, where he joined Yuandadu Marathon Club. Being a runner, he spent little on     7     (装备). He just pressed on to improve himself and began to     8     (报名) for the     9     (每年的) Beijing Marathon. In the 2019 Beijing Marathon, Guan     10     (惊人地) finished second among those over 65.

8 . 用本单元所学词汇及语法知识完成下面短文。

Thanks to some of my doctor’s t    1     I began to take exercise a year ago. I’m not the exercising kind of person and have a busy life, so I wasn’t sure if I would be able to fit exercise into schedule     2     (定期地). However, I drew up a detailed training plan and successfully exercised three times a week for a whole year. At last, I became     3     (amaze) at the results. I started off with walks, and now I am c    4     of running five kilometres w    5     an hour. I’m now feeling so much fitter and even the doctor says that my efforts have put me       6     (健康状况良好). I’m excited that my hard work has     7     (奏效).

However, the reason why I am writing this is not primarily because of the physical health     8    (益处). Instead, I want to explain the very positive effect that exercise has had on my mind. A quick look online shows that it is widely accepted that exercise is good for both your body and mind. For example, exercise can increase blood f    9     and o    10     to the brain, and     11     (预防疾病) effectively. Meanwhile, it can also     12     (缓解疼痛) or stress, and develop confidence.

9 . Fill in the blanks in the passage with the past perfect tense.
Dear David,

How are you getting on? I am writing to share with you my failure in the English exam last week, hoping that you can give me some advice on how to learn English.

It was the third time that I    1     (英语考试不及格) after the term started. If I     2    (注意老师的建议和完全投入到学习中), I would not have got such a poor grade. I lost many points in listening and reading. What’s worse, I couldn’t recall the words when I took the exam. Prior to taking the exam, I     3    (花大量的时间背单词). However, the result didn’t come out as I     4    (期待). Maybe it was my fault that I     5    (没有遵循老师的建议), but I also want to ask you for help.

Looking forward to your reply.

Best wishes.

Yours,

Leon

10 . 根据汉语提示补全文章
Dear David,

How are you getting on? I am writing to share with you my exchange experience in China, which is thrilling and fascinating. Here are the details.

Just a few months here in China saw my enjoyment in my life.     1    (首先令我印象深刻的东西) was the Chinese food. I couldn’t believe     2    (在中国到底有多少种食物)！Something I also found impressive was     3    (中国老百姓几乎用筷子吃每一样东西). Then there’s China’s colourful culture, from art to music, and from calligraphy to literature.     4    (我该怎样去更深地体会它) remains an important goal for me, as I am truly fascinated by it. I am also amazed by the convenience of cashless payments in China. I can go outside without any need for cash— all I need is my mobile phone! The biggest reason why I love China, however, is     5    (我喜欢和中国人待在一起). I have made great friends here —friends that I will remember long after my departure.

I will tell you more in later letters.

Best wishes.

Yours,

Leon