1 . 根据句意，选择单词或短语并以其适当形式填空。

A. prevent... from... B. A variety of C. relate to D. lay in ruins E. nothing but F. of great importance G. suffer from H. turn to I. Keeping the right balance   J. make sure

1. In less than one minute, the city of Tangshan ________.
2. The police have been trying to ________ workers ________ carrying weapons.
3. Everywhere survivors looked, there was ________ ruins.
4. He looked in the bathroom to ________ that he was alone.
5. To solve the problem, the Egyptian government had to ________ the UN for help.
6. If you can’t keep healthy, you will often ________your weak body.
7. ________ between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.
8. That writing system was ________ in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
9. His remarks didn’t ________ the topic under discussion.
10. ________ after-class activities will be held in our school next week.

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

A. association B. contribution C. effectively D. evolutionarily E. grasp F. immature G. joyous H. logged I. selected J. skilled K. treat

Puppies Understand You Even at a Young Age

We like to think our puppies can follow what we're telling them. Well, to some degree they can, even when they're     1    . We have known for a long time that adult dogs are especially     2     in understanding cooperative communication from humans. They can spontaneously follow a human pointing gesture. They're even better at it than apes, which are much more closely related to us,    3     speaking.

But is it a skill dogs pick up simply by spending time with people? Or is it a trait that was     4     for when dogs first became domesticated?

To find out, Bray and her colleagues     5     time with 375 puppies that were going to be trained to be service dogs. By working with pups that had spent most of their young lives with their owners, Bray could figure out whether dogs had to learn to     6     human communications -or if it's something they were born with.

The pups participated in tests designed to assess dogs1 social smarts. In one experiment, a researcher would hide food under one of two cups - and then call to the puppy and point toward the cup that held the     7    . They found puppies were able to use this social signal     8     to choose the correct location.

In another experiment, a researcher would talk to a puppy. “Hi pup. Are you a good puppy? Yes, you are! What a good puppy! ”This goes on for about 30 seconds. During this interaction, the researcher would record how much time the pup spent gazing at her with     9     sight.

They found that puppies would respond to human social gaze and could successfully use information given by a human in social context from a very young age. “It seems likely that puppies really are starting the (ask with the communicative ability necessary to be successful rather than just quickly learning a(n)    10     over the course of the task.” Bray added. All these findings suggest that dogs are biologically prepared for communication with humans.

3 . 根据句意，选择单词或短语并以其适当形式填空。

with an average of,        make an impression on,        side by side,        come out, no sooner....than....,       be devoted to,        a huge amount of,

1. He has been writing for five years and his first book will ________ tomorrow.
2. In most big cities, cyclists are not allowed to ride ________ on public roads in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
3. We have invested ________ time and money in order to get a satisfactory result.
4. ________ had she seen her father at the airport ________ she rushed to him and gave him a hug.
5. The first group had the highest score ________ 118.

4 . 根据句意，选择单词或短语并以其适当形式填空。

1. in detail 2. dozens of 3. for instance 4. in peace 5. die out 6. side by side 7. devote oneself to 8. walk in air 9. be committed to 10. keep in perspective

1. The president ________perfecting the existing system of medical care so it can be made good use of.
2. We are able to live a green life.________, we can get something repaired rather than buy a new one.
3. After graduation, due to her high quality, she was picked from________applicants for the job.
4. Thankfully, after I explained my plan to them________, they said yes.
5. When our first home-made aircraft carrier Shandong ship was delivered to the Navy, all the Chinese people were________.
6. When asked why the experiment failed, he________the issue________.
7. We must try to live________and harmony with ourselves and those around us.
8. We are hoping to see the day when all people live________.
9. Many endangered species will soon ________if we don't take action.
10. After finishing the proposed study, I will ________the development of computer science.

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

A. absence        B. advocate          C. comparatively          D. distinct          E. escape          F. focused G. marked          H. partly          I. persuasive          J. postponing          K. progressive

Twenty years ago there was a debate about whether there were specific "Asian values." Most attention     1     on the doubtful claims that democracy was not among them. But a more interesting, if less noticed, argument was that traditional family values were strong in Asia than in America and Europe, and that this     2     accounted for Asia's economic success. In the words of Lee Kuan Yew, Former prime minister of Singapore and a keen     3     of Asia values, the Chinese family encouraged "scholarship and hard work and thrift and deferment（推迟）of present enjoyment for future again."

On the face of it his claim still appears     4     . In most of Asia, marriage is widespread and illegitimacy（私生）almost unknown. In contrast, half of marriages in some western countries end in divorce, and half of all children are born outside wedlock. The recent riots across Britain, whose origin many believe lies in a/an     5     of either parental guidance or filial（子女的）respect, seem to underline a profound difference between East and West.

Yet marriage is changing fast in East, South-east and South Asia, even though each region has different traditions. The changes are     6     from those that took place in the West in the second half of the 20^th century. Divorce, though rising in some countries remains     7     rare. What's happening in Asia is a/an     8     from marriage.

Marriage rates are falling partly because people are     9     getting married. Marriage ages have risen all over the world, but the increase is particularly     10     in Asia. People there now marry even later than they do in the west.

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

A. calming       B. alter            C. alternative     D. respect            E. select          F. routine G. incredibly     H. maintain   I. mindlessly     J. challenging     K. typical

Do you find your fellow classmates are keen on losing weight? If so, you are not alone. Nowadays young people are always talking about weight loss, and it is     1     of them to keep a positive attitude to life. To help you slim down and stay healthy, here are four simple, healthy and dare I say, fun ways I     2     for you.

Have your cake ... for breakfast

The way to     3     weight loss isn't by feeling hungry.

Scientists say that people who started off the day with a treat felt fuller and more satisfied, and that led to their sticking with the program as the day went on. Eating nothing is no way to start your day, so fuel up with a(n)     4     like sugar-free bread. Give yourself protein and a mouthful of something sweet. And most of all, enjoy!

Dr. Andrew Calvin, one expert of Mayo Clinic study is quoted as saying. “If individuals are seeking to maintain a healthy weight or to lose weight, they should seek to get enough sleep as a daily     5    .”

If you find it tricky to wind down at night, turn off the electronics and engage in relaxing activities, like taking a bath or listening to     6     music.

Journal to drop pounds

The best weapons for a dieter? Pen and paper! Women who wrote down everything they ate lost more weight than those who didn't track their food intake. Journaling makes you accountable and more aware of what you're eating, so it makes sense that it'll     7     your eating habits and keep you from     8     chewing if you aren't actually hungry.

Even a tiny bit of exercise helps your health

Even 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the weeks (broken up into smaller chunks is fine) reduces your risk for all sorts of physical ills. And even 20 minutes a week can improve your mood. It's easy to criticize yourself or burn out if make goals that are     9     hard to achieve, but walking a few times a week is doable and meaningful, too. Thus, do not be mean with     10     for yourself if you can stick to workout.

7 . 根据句子意思，选择方框内合适的单词并用其适当形式完成句子。

hatch                      hike               grasp                 hang                    guarantee highlight                      guard             hesitate            harvest             greet habitat                  genuine            herb               guard               gymnastics handkerchief          heaven            guideline          headline            gravity

1. We cannot ________ that our flights will never be delayed.
2. He ________ my hand and shook it warmly.
3. The house ________ by two large dogs five years ago.
4. You can ________ some curtains over the windows to protect your private life from prying eyes.
5. He often goes ________. Hence he is healthy.
6. We're at your service. Don’t ________ to turn to us if you have any further problems.
7. The report exposed how she and her lover ________ a plot to cheat her husband.
8. Your resume should ________ your skills and achievements.
9. The farmer hired extra workers ________ the fruit before the first frost.
10. When he saw me he ________ with a friendly “hello”.
11. When starting a new business, try to follow these general ________.
12. There are two ________ on duty at the gate.
13. Many ________ are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
14. He uses a ________ when he sneezes or coughs.
15. This is a ________ Ming vase, not a fake. Be cautious. It is fragile.
16. Don’t make a noise. I’m listening to the news ________ .
17. The ball falls to the ground because of the force of the ________.
18. With so many areas of woodland being cut down, a lot of wildlife is losing its natural ________ and many species are in danger of extinction.
19. Sang Lan is a famous gymnast. She began learning ________ when she was only six years old.
20. He believed that he and his wife would one day be together again in ________.

8 . 从方框中选择短语，在句子中填入其正确形式（有两项多余）

be supposed to; complain to sb; prefer to do; suffer from; be on a diet; free of; at the moment

1. He ________ to lose weight but soon gave up.
2. The lecturer ________ turn up at 6 but was late for 30 minutes.
3. The pills will be of help to people ________ headache.
4. I am afraid the manager is not available ________ Please call back later.
5. Rather than ride a bike, he ________ take the bus.

9 . 根据句意，选择单词或短语并以其适当形式填空。

negative, reflect, title, nowadays, impact, recognize, approach, unique, respect, behavior, professional, creativity，remind, ignore, character

1. What's your favorite ________ in the movie The Wondering Earth?
2. The city filled with ________ buildings is a city for lovers of history, architecture and food.
3. Don't let others' ________ attitude towards life disturb your own life.
4. The teacher paused on purpose to ________ the students to stop talking.
5. We are taught to show ________ for the elderly.
6. Do you know what the ________ of her new book is?
7. The improper ________ of some judges made Chinese players upset.
8. The machine can ________ handwritten characters and turn them into the printed text.
9. What made me angry was that I made a suggestion at the meeting, but my boss chose to ________ it.
10. A good teacher, like a child in his soul, should have the ________, imagination and exploration ability.
11. Smoking has a very serious ________ on babies.
12. As you________ the town, you'll see the college on the left.
13. ________ more and more people, whether they are young or old, are concerned about their health.
14. The number of college graduates in a country can ________ its cultural standards.
15. He has been always dreaming to play ________ matches for his motherland.

10 . 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. targeted            B. culture        C. consumption       D. interview        E. combine F. distributed       G. especially     H. compete       I. extremely       J. estimates       K. old-fashioned

Spain Looks to Chinese Travelers

Spain's tourism industry is looking to Chinese tourists for its high-end market, according to the president of the Spain-China Tourism Association.

“It is the kind of tourism that is not only interested in the sun, beach and the all-included     1     . They enjoy good food, wine, history and nature, and the new Chinese tourists would also want to spend more money in Spain,” said Rafael Cascales in a recent    2     with Xinhua.

The Spanish business leader described the     3     Chinese tourists as being younger, more international, and perhaps including more women. “They also travel on their own or in couples or in smaller groups. The     4     large groups of visitors have not disappeared, but this new form of traveling is becoming more important,” he said.

Speaking of the     5     pattern of the new kind of Chinese tourists the Tourism Association president said, “The money they spend is     6     better because they will book one flight with one airline, the hotel with another company and the restaurant with another.”

In his eyes, “Chinese tourists are very important because they     7     two things: there are a large number of them and they spend more money than anyone else — almost four times more than tourists from other countries.”

They not only travel abroad in the summer months when Spain has to    8     with the sun and beaches in countries such as Turkey and Egypt, but also travel in the off-peak seasons of a year, according to Cascales.

Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in the world, only after France. It attracted about 82 million visitors in 2017, 700,000 of them from China, a number which the United Nations World Tourism Organization     9     will rise to about 1 million by 2021.

“We are ready; we have the infrastructure (基础设施)at every level,     10     in hotel capacity. Here those visitors can find what they are looking for, including the luxury items which distinguish them,” Cascales noted.