1 . When kids in parts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “     1     the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat (变瘪)     2     24 hours,” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problem,     3     created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.
The ball is made of     4     special material, ethylene-vinyl acetate foam. It’s lightweight, it’s flexible, and—     5     important—it holds its shape.
The One World Futbol needs no pump     6     won’t wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested,     7     withstood (经受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.
Although it costs more to produce     8     a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, it’s been given to kids in 143 countries.

2 . Research has become both simpler and more complex. It's simpler because,     1    you have computer, you can find information you need by searching the Internet. For all you information, you don't have to go to     2    library to find the relevant resource and take notes on it. Instead, you can find some sources from the Internet    3    print the copies needed. Remember, however, that you should usually consult different types of sources. That is, you     4    always rely just on the Internet for you research.
While finding information is easier than ever, at the same time, researching has become     5    complex. There is a lot more material available, which means you may be overwhelmed     6    the amount of information. You need to learn     7    to sort through and find the relevant information for your particular project. Also,
    8    need to check the accuracy of it.

3 . Keeping in touch with our friends is an important part of friendship. This does not mean that     1    have to write or call our friends every day. It does mean, however, that we     2    care enough about our friends to find out how they are doing from time to time.
People have different habits about keeping in touch with others. Some like to call their friends, sometimes many times     3    day. Others prefer to e-mail their friends. Still     4    prefer writing letters so that they can include photos or interesting articles     5    the envelopes along with their letters. Some even write postcards while they are on vacation     6    send them to friends.
Every kind of communication is important. It is     7    important what kind of call we make or letter we send.     8    is important is that we let others know we care about them.

4 . Section C (12 marks)
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
Parents are busy people. If they are working, they are usually not at home     1     their children return from school. Sometimes it is necessary for a parent to write     2     after-school note for their children. They sometimes put the note on the kitchen table, the refrigerator,     3    another place where their children are sure to find it. A note is often a     4     way to “talk” with a child than using the telephone. For one thing, parents have time to think about     5     they want to say before they write.     6     another, the note lists all the information in one place. It is easy to read again and again People often forget all the details that     7     hear in a telephone call. Finally, cell phones can be turned     8     or telephone calls not answered. For these reasons, after-school notes are very popular with parents.