1 . 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。

Chinese names are full of meanings. It is part of the culture. Western people’s names are a little     1     (difference). Let’s look at some of the     2     (reason) behind Western names.

If     3     girl from China is called “Mei”, we know it means “beautiful”. If a boy is called “Wu”, we know it means “like a soldier”. It is because of the meaning     4     people choose the names for the little boy or girl.

Sometimes names     5     (pick) for their meaning in the West too. If a girl is called “Joy” then the parents have named her this because they want her to be happy and to bring others     6     (happy). Other times names are chosen because they are traditional – names     7     (take) from the Bible (圣经) for example, like Noah, Mathew, Ruth and John.

But in a Western country boys and girls are given names for other reasons. The sound     8     (be) very important. Parents call a girl Jasmine, maybe just because they like the sound of it.

Parents will often choose a name because it also     9     (belong) to a famous person, say a pop star, an actor, or a footballer. In the last 10 years many boys have been named “David”     10     the footballer David Beckham.

2 . 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。

There is a wonderful story about Jimmy Durante,     1    is one of the great singers in the twentieth century. One day, when     2    （ask）to be part of a show for some old World War II soldiers, Jimmy said he could afford only a few minutes and     3     he would come if they wouldn’t mind his singing one short song and immediately leaving for his next appointment. Of course, the show’s director agreed happily.

But when Jimmy got on stage, something     4     (surprise) happened. He went through the short song and then stayed. The applause grew louder and louder and he kept staying. Pretty soon, he had been on stage    5      fifteen, twenty, and then thirty minutes. One of his assistants behind the stage stopped him and said, “I thought you had to go after a few minutes. What happened?” Jimmy answered, “I did have to go, but I can show you the reason    6     I stayed. You can see for yourself if you look at the front row.” In the front row     7      (be) two men, both of     8     had lost an arm in the war.     9     had lost his right arm and the other had lost his left. Together, they were able to clap, and that was exactly    10     they were doing, loudly and cheerfully.

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。

Why do many of us find     1     difficult or impossible to fall asleep in a bed other than our own? Is it because the bed is     2    (comfort)? According to a new study published in Current Biology, a significant reason is     3     the scientists call “first night effect”. They believe that one side of the brain acts as a “night watch” to warn us about potential dangers. It forces us     4    (stay) awake on the first night in a new environment.

For the study, 35 young volunteers     5    (ask) to sleep in a sleep lab for several days. Meanwhile, researchers watched their brain activities.

According to the researchers, on their first night, the left brains were     6    (active) than the right brains and people had a hard time sleeping. However, left-brain activity decreased as days went by,     7    (fall) even to the point of complete calm. In this process, the participants got an increasingly better sleep experience.

The     8    (finding) suggest that the different rhythms of the sides of the brain affect our sleep. When the two sides work     9    (different), the balance between them is broken. Thus, the brain can’t relax and is sensitive to anything strange in the surroundings, just     10     it is in the daytime.

4 . 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。

I had a wonderful school time, thanks to my Chinese teacher, who inspired me to do great things .

When I could say my first word, I     1     (attract) by words and books. It was my Chinese teacher who grew my love of reading and influenced me a lot. With her encouragement, I would spend hours    2     ( bury) myself in novels, even if my friends just laughed at me. She encouraged us to read: not just in class,     3    also on our own. The main reason why I like her so much is       4       she is one of the kindest teachers I have ever had. Whatever story you want       5       (share), she would always listen     6     (careful) and treat you like a friend rather than a student. The way she wanted us to succeed, the way she expected so much from us… It was obvious that she cared about our dreams and futures.     7       (she) personality just shows sunshine and warmth. A teacher who cares that much deserves a special place in       8         hearts of her students.

Therefore, to sum it up, my Chinese teacher is possibly one of the most inspiring     9     (educator)     I’ve ever had .Her considerate ways and heartfelt pride towards her students make me feel warm. A good teacher is the one who explains, a better teacher demonstrates, but only the     10     (good)     can truly inspire.

5 . 给以下名词性从句填入适当的连接词。
1. He was late this morning. That was _______ there was a lot of traffic on the road.
2. My problem is _______ I haven’t got enough information yet.
3. We haven’t discussed yet ______ we are going to place our new furniture.
4. His suggestion _______ the meeting be delayed was turned down.
5. The fact _______ he was successful proves his ability.
6. Cindy shut the door heavily and burst into tears. No one in the office knew______ she was so angry.
7. Before the sales start, I make a list of ______ my kids will need for the coming season.
8. ______ you said yesterday is right.
9. Being a good listener is a kind of quality and that’s ______ it takes to keep friendship.
10. It depends on ______the weather is suitable for us to do it.

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

In recent years, a new idea     1     is called a “naked marriage” has arisen as the cost of living goes up. It has become a new trend for many young people in China. With a small marriage certificate in hand, they get married. And for the couples in a “naked marriage”, this certificate also contains other       2     (meaning).

A resident from Chengdu said, “There are many people like us born in     3     1980s. Our families cannot afford     4     (buy) us new apartments, cars, let alone diamond rings. I think that's very normal for regular families. We must make a better future on     5     (we) own.”

A graduate of Sichuan University said, “The most important element in a marriage     6     (be) love. I believe our living conditions will     7     (gradual) get better.”

A professor says a “naked marriage” is in direct contradiction to China's     8     (tradition) marriage customs. However, as living costs continue to rise, this phenomenon may become more popular in the future.

But not all people have a positive opinion about a “naked marriage”. According to a survey       9     (conduct) by sohu.com, only about 40% of the 3, 500 people surveyed like the idea of a “naked marriage”. About 80% of men support a “naked marriage”,     10     there are also 70% of women not supporting the idea because they think these marriages are not stable.

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。

Today I went to a conference,     1     two students had a debate about the strengths and weaknesses of the Internet.

The first speaker talked about the positive    2    (affect) of the Internet on our lives. The first is its value for people who     3    (look) for information now. For example, with the touch of a button or the click of a mouse, a student will find enough information at his or her command. The second is our ability     4     (relate) to others through the Internet and it is especially important for disabled people     5     can’t leave their homes. The     6     (two) speaker talked about the negative effects of the Internet     7    our lives. For example, some experts think that the outcome of spending too much time on the Internet is difficulty in     8    (form) social bonds. They were also quite explicit(明确的) about how heavy Internet users spend     9    (much) time with their Internet friends than their real-life friends from school and work.

Both sides presented lots of statistics to support their arguments. My own judgment is that though the Internet is beneficial, we should use our     10    ( intelligent) and not be a slave to it!

8 . 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。

Eating at restaurants hasn't always been known as the best choice for people       1     are trying to keep a healthy diet. It is     2     (extreme) hard for people to avoid food that isn't so good for them when dining out. However, you don't have to give     3     your love of restaurants. There are ways that you can eat healthier food when dining out while you can still enjoy the experience.

One method is to take time     4     (read) the nutrition information. Some restaurants post it on their menus or their website. If you know you're going to visit     5     certain restaurant, you should check the website first. If no nutrition information     6     (list), you should check the menu at the restaurant before you order.

Another way is to think about not eating cream or butter sauces. Instead, consider     7     (choose) a sauce that could add a rich flavor to your food without extra calories (卡路里).

All restaurants have water available. Whether it is free     8     you have to buy it, you should choose to drink water over other drinks like beer or soda, which contains a lot of calories.

Eating out doesn't have to be an unhealthy     9     (decide) as long as you make wise choices. You could still enjoy all of the benefits of dining out and be     10     (please) with your choices later on.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, which is     1     nickname of a bell hanging in the clock tower at the     2     (north) end of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. Some believe it got     3     (it) name from Sir Benjamin Hall. Officially, the tower itself is called Elizabeth Tower. It was     4     (previous) known as just the Clock Tower, but was renamed in September 2012 in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. However, most people,     5     (include) those that live in London, call the tower "Big Ben", because it is very large.

Designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, the clock took 13 years to build and it     6     (complete) in 1859. It has worked continuously since then except for a few months in 1976 when it     7     (break) down and had to be fixed. Since August 2017, repair work is being done on the clock, which will take four years. For the     8     (safe) of those doing this work, Big Ben no longer rings out every hour. It will still be heard     9     special occasions, such as the New Year and Remembrance Day.

The Elizabeth Tower has become one of the most important     10     (symbol) of the United Kingdom and is often in the establishing shot of films set in London.

10 . 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。

Fu Xuewei, a 25-year-old girl from Chengdu, China     1    （recent）shared a beautiful set of wedding photos on the Internet. However, there's a debate on the photographs     2     no groom（新郎）seems to be found in the photos. In fact, the only people featured in the photos are Ms. Fu and her 87-year-old grandfather.

Despite having no plans of getting married anytime soon, Fu decided     3    （wear）the wedding dress for her grandfather. The man fell seriously ill last September, with doctors warning that he could pass away    4     any time.     5    (fear) he might never get to fulfill the dream of walking her down to the Mr. Right, Fu arranged the surprise photoshoot. Keeping her plans a secret, she took     6    （she）grandfather for a regular hospital check-up, only to reveal that they were going to take pictures later and he agreed.

Ms. Fu     7    （raise）by her grandparents from the age of ten,    8     makes them mean a lot to her. She insists on taking care of them in return. The young woman even    9    （have）a tattoo（纹身）of her grandfather. “I had my grandfather's appearance tattooed on my arm because I want all my new     10    （friend）to know what he looks like in the future,” she said.