1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Dunhuang, an oasis (绿洲) in the Taklamakan Desert, used to be a major stop along the Silk Road, but is now mainly a fascinating tourist destination.

Those who have     1     intense interest in Dunhuang’s colorful history will be attracted by the Mogao Caves, one of the city’s main attractions. The entrance to each cave     2     (block) by a locked door, which can only be opened by expert guides. Behind these doors are caves of all sizes —from very small to absolutely huge. The caves contain thousands of     3     (price) manuscripts and silk paintings, which,     4     their discovery, drew much attention to the area.

Also, there are few things as special as walking across the desert oasis at sunrise.     5     (catch) this incredible scene, you must rise early. It’s bitterly cold. But as the sunrises atop the golden dunes (沙丘) and paints a     6     (true) picturesque scene, all your efforts pay off. Sunset is a popular time for a camel ride. Get off the camels     7     walk up a rather steep dune overlooking Crescent Lake. From this position,     8     (regard) as the best one, the incredible sunset is awe-inspiring.

No trip to Dunhuang is complete without visiting the Dunhuang Museum,     9     it is possible to put all of the city’s historical sites into proper historical context. The museum is expansive,     10     (contain): many original artworks. Here, you are bound to be amazed by Dunhuang’s rich culture.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always influenced its people and traditions. The country     1     (have) a long history of producing many great writers and poets, for its beautiful countryside gives people inspiration. The peaceful landscape of the island and its many green     2     (county) catches the eye with its rolling green hills     3     (dot) with sheep and cattle. Down by the sea, one can also hear the roar of the ocean waves     4    cries of the seabirds.

On a quiet morning in the mountains, you can feel the sun on your skin and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day    5     their morning song. With all this beauty,     6    is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions     7     include music, dancing, and dining. If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some    8     (tradition) music and dancing there. And if you introduce yourself to     9    friendly local person, you are very likely     10     (experience) local culture and customs first-hand.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As teenagers grow up, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. However, during this period, it can be easy for some of them     1    (form) bad habits. These bad habits, if     2     (leave) unchecked, could lead to more serious ones when they become adults. To change bad habits which we rely     3    is never easy, even with many     4     (attempt). The good news is that we can change bad habits if we know     5    habits work. To facilitate     6     positive change in bad habits, we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by     7     (combine) the information from our habit cycles with our own positive ideas. We can also use the habit cycle to create good habits. Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and if we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. In fact, the most successful way to change     8     (be) not suddenly, but over a period of time. A person must     9     (repeated) take many small steps to reach the goal of change. Young people will make     10    their minds to build a happy and healthy life !

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hiking the Longji Rice Terraces (梯田) in southern China is something I would recommend for everyone to add to their bucket list. The name     1     (literal) means “Dragon’s Backbone” due to the fact that the rice terraces look just like a dragon’s scales, while the mountain’s summit     2     (bear) a likeness to the backbone.

During my visit to Guilin, I decided to set out on a three-day hike through the famous Longji Rice Terraces. Known as the “Dragon’s Backbone”, the terraces were     3     incredible sight as they stretched across the green hills in complicated patterns looking like ripples of water.

The hike     4     (take) me through small villages set against the beautiful landscape. Local farmers were busy tending to the terraced rice fields that had been farmed for over 1,000 years. Along the paths, I passed orange groves and met friendly locals     5     offered me fresh lychee.

At night, I stayed in simple home stays run by farming families. Over multi-course meals

    6     (feature) local specialties like sticky rice, I learned     7     (much) about the terraces and village life. The feeling of community spirit and connection to the natural environment was unique.

Reaching the hike’s end after three full days, I felt a profound    8     (appreciate) for these ancient agricultural wonders carefully built into the landscape    9     generations of families. The Dragon’s Backbone terraces provided me with unforgettable mountain views    10     cultural insights into rural China.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China is widely known     1     its ancient civilization. In this passage, we will introduce the Chinese writing system.

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu. During that time , symbols     2     (carve) on animal bones and shells. By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms because the Chinese people were divided geographically,     3     (lead) to many varieties of dialects and     4     (character) . However, Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country     5     the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. It had an important effect     6     Chinese people and culture.

Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times was able     7     (read) the classic works written by Chinese in ancient times. Now the Chinese writing system can be     8     (see) as an art form—Chinese calligraphy.

As China plays a greater role in global affairs,     9     increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this     10     (amaze) language.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In the age of the smart phone, there seems no reason to ask questions about: the weather forecast, a business’s phone number or directions, which can all be    1     (easy) found on Google, but very often people actually ask these things by    2     (make) a call. Your answer may be replied to with a thank-you e-mail.

This isn’t the first time that great changes     3     (take) place in our manners due to technology. In    4    late 1870s, when the telephone     5     (invent), people didn’t know how     6     (greet) a caller. Often there is just     7     (silent). Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor, suggested that people     8     (say) “Ahoy”, but finally “Hello” went out, the greeting used in everyday face-to-face communications now.

Try to be respectful no matter     9    you communicate with. Just keep    10    mind that politeness never goes out of fashion.

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

    1     (know) as the “father of hybrid rice”, Yuan Longping is one of China’s the most famous scientists, who regards himself     2    a farmer despite his fame and influence.    3    (tackle) the crisis of food    4    (short), he attended Southwest Agricultural College and made up his mind to study agriculture. Then as a researcher, he was devoted     5     research and found     6     approach to boost yields without expanding the area of land. Having overcome enormous difficulties, he developed the first hybrid rice in the world    7    could be used for farming in 1974, which made    8     possible for farmers to expand their output    9    (great). Not only has his innovation helped to feed China, but also has alleviated hunger in other countries     10    (depend) on rice like India and Vietnam. He received numerous awards both in China and abroad. In spite of being wealthy, he cared little for celebrity or money and made large donations to support agricultural research.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China is widely known     1    its ancient civilization. In this passage, we will introduce the Chinese writing system.

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates     2     several thousand years to the use of longgu. During that time, symbols     3      (carve) on animal bones and shells. By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols     4     (become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms because the Chinese people were divided geographically,     5      (lead) to many varieties of dialects and     6      (character). However, Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country     7     the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was very important in uniting the Chinese people and culture.

Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works    8     (write) by Chinese in ancient times. Now the Chinese writing system can be seen     9     an art form—Chinese calligraphy.

As China plays a greater role in global affairs,     10     increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

When Lin Qiaozhi was five, her mother died, which     1     (affect) her deeply. At age 18, she chose to study medicine against her brother’s will. Eight years later, Lin graduated     2     Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) and became the first woman     3     (work) as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. After several years, she     4     (send) to study in Europe and then in 1939, in the US. She left such a good impression on her American colleagues     5     they invited her to stay. However, Lin rejected the offer and returned to China.

In 1941, Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman to be appointed     6     (direct) of the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. When the department was closed because of the war, she opened a private clinic to continue to treat the patients. She was even seen     7     (ride) a donkey to faraway villages to provide medical care.

Lin Qiaozhi held many important positions, but she was     8     (much) interested-in tending patients, training staff in her department     9     publishing medical research. Dr Lin never married and she kept working until her death in 1983. She left her     10     (saving) to a kindergarten and a fund for new doctors.

10 . 语法填空

Red is used in many American expressions. It can be used to show    1    (happy), as in the expression “a red-letter day”. This is a day    2     something special happens. The expression is probably based    3     church customs. For almost six hundred years, church calendars     4    (mark) with red to indicate special holy days. Today’s calendars are still marked that way with the date of holidays and special days     5    (print) in red. The expression “a red-letter day” is often heard in everyday life. A red-letter day is a day that people are feeling quite happy. It may be a day that you’ve long waited for, a wedding day, for example. Or it may be a day with     6     surprise. You might tell your friend that yesterday was a red-letter day, because you won some money in the lottery. “Rolling out the red carpet” is another     7    (common) heard expression, which     8    (represent) a warm welcome of any kind. A city may “roll out the red carpet” for     9    (it) baseball team when the team arrives home after winning the championship. Red is also used in some expressions that are not happy. “Red-handed” is one. To be caught red-handed is to be caught     10    (perform) a wrong act.