1 . After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. messing            B. similar             C. rush          D. exhausted       E. forcing       F. resume G. consistency       H. productivity       I. develop       J. correlation       K. claim

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to wake up?

The answers to this question will vary depending on whom you ask. A lot of CEOs and gurus(领袖)will tell you 5 a. m. However, the medical community generally agrees that the best time to wake up is at sunrise. The most important thing to keep in mind is     1    . Set a time that you plan to wake up and stick to it.

What are the effects of waking up late?

Besides having to     2     around and feel like you’re playing catch up all day, the harmful effects of waking up late include having a hard time falling asleep when it’s time for bed and     3     up your internal clock.

If you woke up each day of the week at 6 a. m. and then slept in until 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. on Saturday, you’ve completely thrown off your clock, and you’ll feel effects     4     to jet lag. When Sunday rolls around, and you try to     5     your normal sleep schedule, you’re not likely to feel tired at bedtime, and in turn, you’ll be       6     when the alarm goes off on Monday morning.

What’s the importance of a morning routine?

A morning routine sets the tone for your entire day. This is especially helpful if you’re     7     yourself to get up early and you’re not naturally an early riser.

Having a set routine each morning will help you stay focused and productive. Countless     8     experts agree that the first thing you do in the morning is to make your bed. It gives you a small win and you can     9     completing that task as your first accomplishment of the day!

Why do students need to get up early?

There’s a strong     10     between waking up early and scoring higher on tests. Texas University found in a recent study that the students who got up earlier got higher grades and performed better on tests than students who slept in.

2 . 选词填空

figure out;have effects on;a variety of;be associated with;believe it or not;in addition

1. This has not been shown to ________systemic disease, such as autoimmune disease.
2. ________ ice cream shaped like local landmarks or iconic treasures has been launched as a new way to mark tourists’ visits at tourist hotspots.
3. ________, what I have told you is all true.
4. It took them about one month to ________how to start the equipment.
5. It is found that excellent movies________many aspects of children’s personality and development.
6. The company provides cheap Internet access. ________, it makes shareware freely available.

3 . 选词填空

odd; cell; sufficient; periodically; worldwide; acquire; in one way or another; curve; soccer; honour; classic; as a result; helicopter; context; input

1. He was rushed to the hospital by _____.
2. All animals and plants are composed of _____.
3. Middle school students should be encouraged to read more _____literature.
4. Teachers meet _____to discuss the progress of the students.
5. The falling star described a long _____in the sky.
6. The money I have saved is _____for buying a car.
7. The boy who is speaking to Helen enjoys playing _____.
8. We’ve all have experienced static electricity _____.
9. His books have sold more than 20 million copies _____.
10. I don’t think he is mad but he is certainly very _____.
11. It is usually easier to pick out the meaning of a phrase in a given _____.
12. We were deeply _____to have dinner with the president.
13. But when I believe I can, then I _____the ability to do it even if I didn’t have it in the beginning.
14. There has been a big _____of resources into the project from industry.
15. The computer was used in teaching._____, not only was teachers’ energy saved, but students became more interested in the lessons.

4 . 用方框中所给单词或词组的适当形式完成句子

partner; geometry; automatic; work out; reflect on; brush up; be based on; end up; in short; at the heart of

1. I feel that ________is a difficult subject.
2. Breathing is an ________function of the body.
3. I’ve ________your share of the expense at $10.
4. Our customers are ________everything we do.
5. As people get older, they will ________the past.
6. Spain has been one of Cuba’s major trading ________.
7. He ________on some language points before the exam.
8. Science fiction is a type of writing that ________fantasy.
9. At first he refused to admit his fault but ________apologising.
10. He hoped for greater trust between the two nations, more trade, more cultural exchanges—________, a lasting peace.

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. advances               B. colonize               C. concerns               D. eventually            E. extremely F. face                      G. spread                  H. stop                    I. surface               J. survive   K. visit

Living in Space

Stephen Hawking, one of the world’s most important scientists in history, believed that to survive, humans must move into space: “Once we     1    out into space and establish independent colonies, our future should be safe,” he once said.

Today, the European Union, India, China, Russia, and Japan are all planning to send astronauts back to the earth’s closest neighbor: the moon. Some of these countries want to create space stations there between 2020 and 2030. These stations will prepare humans to     2    and later live on Mars or other earthlike planets.

Robert Zubrin, a rocket scientist, thinks humans should     3    space. He wants to start with Mars. Why? He thinks sending people to Mars will allow us to learn a lot — for example, about the ability of humans to live in a very different environment. Then we can     4    create new human societies on other planets. In addition, any     5     we make in the fields of science, technology, medicine, and health will also benefit us here on the earth.

However, not everyone thinks sending humans into space is a smart idea. Many say it’s too expensive, even if it’s just a short journey. A one-way trip to Mars, for example, would take about six months. People travelling this kind of distance     6    many health problems. Also, these first people would find life     7    difficult out in space. On the moon’s     8    , for example, the sun’s rays are very dangerous. People would have to stay indoors most of the time.

Despite these     9    , sending people into space seems certain. In the future, we might see lunar cities or even new human cultures on other planets. First     10    : the moon.

6 . 阅读下面句子，根据句意，从方框中选择恰当的词或词组并用其正确形式填空。

Have an impact on                      reliable               submit                    reveal                 be responsible for Make up one’s mind                 barrier                 figure out            end up               competitive

1. You need a degree to be ________ in today’s job market.
2. We need more ________ information before we can take action.
3. The mountains acted as a natural ________ to the spread of the disease.
4. The movie we wanted to see was sold out so we ________ seeing a different one.
5. If you ________ something, it is your duty to deal with it and make decisions relating to it.
6. Those interested in the position should ________ their applications to the Student Union.
7. A survey of the British diet ________ that a growing number of people are overweight.
8. We had a very productive meeting because I felt we ________ a lot of problems.
9. Technological innovation ________ the country’s economy quite considerably.
10. Summer vacation is coming, but I can’t ________ where to take my vacation.

7 . 根据语境，选择下框中的单词或短语，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有两个为多余的单词或短语。

contain       set off       spot       result in     go off     lack       deliver     in case     carry out     run out

1. Known as “the mother of ten thousand babies”, Dr. Lin Qiaozhi ______ over 50, 000 babies in her lifetime.
2. The smoke alarm ______ all of a sudden, and then a burst of water showered everyone in the room.
3. The doctor shared his phone number with the patients ______ they needed medical assistance.
4. In fact, grouse(松鸡)are hard ______, because they usually fly off when they hear humans approaching.
5. Due to bad weather, the singer’s flight was cancelled, ______ the show being put off.
6. The last goal sent the Libyans into wild gaiety(欢乐), as they ______ fireworks in the stadium.
7. For ______ of strong evidence, the accused was allowed to go free.
8. No delay. I’d like to see your plan ______ right away.

8 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. inspired            B. detail          C. art          D. marker          E. sculptor        F. stared G. considerably     H. approach       I. worthy     J. gradually       K. widened

Tom Friedman

Those who believe that art is simply handicraft taken to the extreme might find confirmation upon a first glance at     1     and installation artist Tom Friedman’s work. He creates sculptures and drawings with obsessive attention to     2     and handiwork, and then combines them to make installations. His materials can be picked up at any supermarket: paper, wire, cardboard, foam, foil and     3     pens. Friedman is influenced by 1960s conceptual art and minimalism. The Fluxus movement is     4     of special mention here, as its humorous, art-conscious work    5     him for pieces such as 1000 Hours of Staring (1992-1997). an empty sheet of paper that — as the title suggests — the artist     6     at for 1000 hours. In his new collages and sculptures (see his 2008 Monsters and Stuff exhibition), Friedman has stayed true to his choice of materials and painstakingly elaborate production process, but the gulf between the banality of the material and the spectacular forms that emerge from it has    7     , for example in the sculpture Green Demon (2008). The field of reference is also     8     broader here, with Frankenstein and voodoo associations slotting in easily next to African sculpture, Miro and Picasso. However, the question remains as to whether the harmless material removes the horror aspect or whether the artist has drawn hidden horror out of the material. And thus the question of art as handicraft comes full circle. As soon as handicraft is supported by a conceptual    9     and — in the true spirit of the surrealist idea of the miraculous-mundane everyday material is transformed to something astounding, then you have     10     .

9 . Directions: Complete each sentence below with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. cease          B. rough          C. passionate        D. bare          E. approve          F. minimum G. display        H. deserve       I. impressive          J. inquiry       K. insight

1. Let’s hang up some paintings on those ________ walls.
2. The medical team ________ the award for their acts of courage.
3. The general ordered his troops to ________ fire.
4. Raw wool is a(n)________ material.
5. The outer space astronauts’ view of the planet Earth must be ________.
6. The two groups have a(n)________ debate.
7. The teacher had unusual ________ into children’s emotions.
8. Personnel made a(n)________ about the applicant’s previous job.
9. The workers complain that the mill owners pay less than the ________ wage.
10. No teacher can ________ of cheating on exams.

10 . Directions: Fill in each sentence 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. bitterly B. breakthrough C. conservation D. discounted E. effortlessly F. existing G. seize H. life expectancy I. moving J. projected K. track

1. In the late 19th century, Yellowstone, Sequoia and Yosemite became the first of the great U.S. National Parks. But the parks were devastating for the Native Americans who had lived or hunted within their borders—essentially an act of colonialism in the name of ________.
2. The car’s powerful engine allows it to ________ tackle steep inclines and rough roads, while the responsive handling and adaptive suspension system ensure a smooth and comfortable ride.
3. Biologists have designed an instrument named FlyPol, which uses light to ________ plants’ life cycles from a fast-moving helicopter more than a kilometer overhead.
4. Benefiting from the continuous expansion of the domestic market, major companies in the food industry are ________ to increase their profits by about 7 percent next year.
5. Aiming for more growth in the promising hair sector, this cosmetic company launched a new hair repair series with brand new self-developed technology that can help restore damaged hair to its original strength, which is a great ________.
6. The annual CIIE (China International Import Expo) is of great significance for the entrepreneurs home and abroad to better reach clients, expand market channels and ________ potential investment opportunities as well as boost innovation.
7. Having endured the high temperatures and harmful chemicals for years, employees in the cotton field in Uzbekistan are complaining ________ about their working conditions.
8. Gallo and five of his friends will compete as a team to find as many bird species in Connecticut as they can by sight or sound in a 24-hour period. Their goals: get 200 species; beat the ________ New England record of 195 species, set by their opponents in in 2014.
9. In order to expand the market, Microsoft bundles Windows 11 at ________ prices with its popular desktop application programs.
10. Since ________ is getting higher and higher, measures should be taken to encourage the participation of elderly people in various fields including economic activity.