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。

Dogs are often called “man’s best friend” and make ideal pets.     1     most attractive quality of a dog is its faith in its owner. They always greet us when we come home and they will never leave us when we are     2     danger. For example, there was a very sick man and his dog barked and barked until the rescue team     3     (arrive).

Furthermore, dogs are strong animals     4     will protect us. Houses with dogs are considered much     5     (safe) than those with burglar alarms (防盗警报器). Not only will they stop thieves,     6     they will also guard against fire. For example, there was a serious fire and a dog managed     7     (pull) its owner out.

And     8     (final), dogs can be trained by people. Dogs can do a number of things that people can not. For example, they can find drugs, bodies, illegal DVDs and hunt down prisoners with     9     (they) nose. They’re also used to help the elderly and disabled.

To sum up, dogs are really friendly, civilized (文明的) and loyal     10     (partner) .

2 . In many countries, ________ (shake) one’s head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . A soap opera is pure ________ (entertain) and there is nothing wrong with that. （所给词的适当形式填空）

4 . Designs for the new sports hall are ________ public display in the library. （用适当的词填空）

5 . ________ impressed me most is the optimistic attitude of the disabled. (用适当的词填空)

6 . The government has given top ________ (prior) to reforming the tax system. （所给词的适当形式填空）

7 . Steve was ________ (intense) curious about the world I came from. （所给词的适当形式填空）

8 . ________ is estimated that 1.3 billion people will use English as either a first or a second language by 2050.（用适当的词填空）

9 . As a result, I was tired and ________ (depress). (所给词的适当形式填空)