1 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. boom          B. enthusiastically        C. voiced             D. finds          E. sharply          F. racing G. fortune        H. distinctly                 I. venturing          J. deals            K. joined

Eight months ago, Meng Hu, 27, quit her job as a flight attendant in Guangzhou, China. She is now working full-time as a live-streaming host on Taobao.

“I’ve been talking nonstop,” Hu said, laughing. “My throat gets really hoarse. You need to talk a lot, because your mood is contagious (有感染力的). Only when you talk     1     can you get your audience excited.”

Hu is part of a rising class of creators in China who are     2     to get in on live-stream shopping, an emerging form of retail that has grown into an industry worth an estimated $66 billion. Although the trend has been part of Chinese internet culture for years, analysts say the coronavirus pandemic has brought it mainstream.

Even the Chinese government has     3     its support, calling the industry the “new engine” of e-commerce growth and encouraging live-streaming as a solution to unemployment, which has risen     4     in China due to the pandemic.

Live-stream shopping is a combination of entertainment and e-commerce. Viewers buy goods online from people who show off their latest     5    --from lipstick to laundry detergent--in real-time videos. Many compare the concept to the TV shopping channel, but the Chinese model is     6     more modern, mobile and interactive. Hosts can give their fans discount coupons(优惠券) and flash     7     in real time, while viewers can click to send their favorite stars virtual “gifts.”

Part of the allure(吸引力) of     8     into this world is the prospect of a big payday. Brands routinely announce tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in sales in a single sitting. Top influencers can earn millions of dollars a year, according to Taobao. And even well-known business leaders are getting in on the act.

For people like Hu, the live-stream host in Guangzhou, the ongoing     9     presents both “a chance and a challenge.”

“Viewers might have doubled, but there’s probably about seven or eight times more new live-streamers now,” she estimated. “So many people like me have     10     live-streaming, and are selling products and doing the same thing.”

2 . 选词填空

apologize to; concentrate on; approach; in a mess; be concerned about; be crazy about; be ashamed of ; find fault with; in total; let down

1. The room was _________ darkness.
2. His room is _________.
3. Most teenagers_________ playing computer games, which worries their parents.
4. We didn't want to _________ him _________.
5. I behaved badly yesterday and I _________ myself now.
6. The local government should _________ doing some meaningful things to satisfy the people.
7. You should_________ your teacher for coming late.
8. With Teachers' Day _________, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day this year.
9. Don't _________ what others think!
10. I broke my relationship with John because he always _________ me.

3 . 选用适当的单词或短语补全短文。

peak,bound,freeze,astonish,awesome,anticipate,alongside,spectacular scenery

I went to Changbaishan     1     my parents this summer holiday,where we had a pleasant time.It was     2     at the top of the mountain,but it was worthwhile because the     3     was really     4    .The water didn’t freeze and it was blue,deep and clear.I didn’t     5     seeing some rare creatures,which was really     6    .The highlight of the trip was admiring the 16     7     around Tianchi.All in all,Changbaishan is a place which is     8     to attract you.

5 . 阅读下面小短文，根据上下文语境，选择合适的单词填入空白处，每个单词只使用一次，每个方框里有一个是多余的单词。

A. crucial       B. appropriate       C. barriers       D. identical       E. interactions       F. varies

We use both words and body language in our     1     with other people. Just like spoken language, body language     2     from culture to culture. The     3     thing is using body language in a way that is     4     to the culture you are in. Some body language has many different uses, of which the best example is smiling. A smile can help us get through difficult situations, find friends in a world of strangers and break down     5    .

6 . 选词填空

subscribe,       convince,       cast,       boost,       bacterium,       alternative, severe,       decrease,       thanks to,       devote,       in spite of,       estimate,       blame

1. It___________ that one farmer on a cotton-picking machine can harvest as much in a day as 100 people working by hand.
2. The___________ were then examined under a microscope.
3. A great person is someone whose life___________ to helping others.
4. My reason for___________ to Teens every term is that it can help me practice my English.
5. Sunny and Fanny are seeking___________ to riding. They will probably choose to walk as much as possible.
6. The bright moon hung high in the sky and the building___________ its shadow across the street.
7. With the number of animals___________, many people are more concerned about the environment.
8. Peter stood up in defense of the 16-year-old boy, saying that he was not the one___________.
9. ___________ the rain, the picnic was canceled.

7 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. afford B. attention C. beneficial D. incredibly E. lowers F. memory G. opposite H. priority I. regularly J. schedule K. significant

How Does Exercise Improve Academic Performance?

You already know that regular exercise is important for controlling weight and avoiding a variety of health conditions. But it can also improve your academic performance. As an expert said, “What we know is that students who exercise     1    , at least 3 times a week, graduate at higher rates than those who do not exercise.”

It’s tempting to think you’re so busy that you can’t     2     to exercise. However, the exact     3     is true: you will have to deal with many problems because of lack of exercise. Even if you can’t spare 30 minutes, 5- or 10-minute exercises during the course of the day could make a     4     difference in your academic performance. Five-minute walking every hour had a positive impact on mood, fatigue (极度疲劳), and hunger at the end of a day. This may be particularly     5     to students who also work a full-time job and study in the evening and nighttime hours.

Exercise     6     stress and anxiety while increasing focus. A study by researchers at the University of Illinois found that physical activity increased the ability of elementary school students to pay     7    , and also increased their academic performance.

Exercise also improves academic performance in other ways. 1. Exercise requires time management. Arranging for exercise forces students to also     8     study time and this teaches them the importance of block timing, and urges them to give     9     to their studies. 2. Exercise reduces stress. These reductions are very important to students, because too much stress is bad to memory production and your ability to seep: two key things needed to score high on exams. 3. Exercise leads to a better quality of sleep. Better sleep means moving your studies from short term to long term     10     during REM, a period of sleep. That way, on test day you remember that tiny fact that gets you the scores you need.

8 . 从方框内选择适当的词（其中有两个是多余的），并用其正确形式填空。

issue   determine   confuse   reflect   decorate   permanence   feature

1. Being honest with each other can keep the ________ of friendship.
2. I ________ on the proposal before making the final decision.
3. The room ________in light green and gives the child an impression of relaxation.
4. The global warming is a vital ________ that involves every country in the world.
5. He was depressed and in a ________ state of mind.

9 . 选择填空：cure/treat
1. After a fortnight's treatment, the doctor successfully ________ me of my headache.
2. The best way to ________ such bleeding is to apply firm pressure.

10 . 选词填空

except/besides

1. — What did you do last night?
— ________ a composition, I also finished my physics homework.
2. This translation is well done, ________ for a few inaccuracies.
3. — I am surprised to see wild flowers in Alaska.
— Many people think there is nothing there ________ ice and snow.
4. ________ 3,000 words, I also learned some basic grammar rules after being trained here.