1 . 选词填空

make the most of,   last but not least,   look forward to,   rise to,   stick to, focus on,   be responsible for,   as a result of,   make a difference,   over time

1. Don’t bother about those matters. You should ________ your study.
2. With the approaching College Entrance Examination, we have to ________ the time left.
3. He was determined to ________ the challenge.
4. Once a decision has been made, all of us should ________ it.
5. Millions of people are threatened with starvation ________ drought and poor harvests.
6. ________, let me introduce Jane, our new secretary.
7. Table manners change ________. They follow the fashion of the day.
8. We all ________ the day when the scientists can discover more secrets of the universe.
9. I volunteer because I want to not just see the world, but ________ in it.
10. You have the right to make a choice, but you should________ it.

2 . 用所给单词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次，有两个词是多余的。

celebrate, admire,   energy,   starve,   feast,   memory,   origin, arrive,   agriculture,   custom,   gather,   gain

Thanksgiving Day is a special holiday in the United States and Canada. Families and friends     1     to eat and give thanks for their blessings.

Thanksgiving Day is really a harvest festival. This is why it     2     in late fall,   after the crops are harvested.

The first New England Thanksgiving did celebrate a rich     3     harvest. Early in the 16th century,   the     4     Pilgrims landed at what is now Plymouth,   Massachusetts. But in the first winter of their     5     they had a difficult time. They suffered a lot and many of the Pilgrims even     6     to death. It was in the next year that they     7     a good harvest. So Governor (州长) Bradford declared a three-day     8    . The Pilgrims invited Indian friends to join them for their special feast. Everyone brought food. Such is the     9     of Thanksgiving Day.

In time,   other colonies (殖民地) began to celebrate a day of thanksgiving. But it took years before Thanksgiving Day became a national     10    . During the Civil War,   President Abraham Lincoln announced the last Thursday of November 1863 as a day of thanksgiving. Today,   Americans celebrate this happy harvest festival on the fourth Thursday in November while Canadians, their neighbours, celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday in October.

3 . 选词填空

who, whose, whom, which, when, where

1. He drew on his life experiences to write this famous novel, ________was published after his death.
2. These principles were inspired by Lincoln,________ he admired， and were developed.
3. ________ he was travelling overseas, he went to find support for his country.
4. Einstein,________was Jewish, found the doors of academic institutions closed to him.
5. That same year, ________was recorded as a miracle year in science, he published 4 physics papers.
6. Afterwards, Einstein had to flee Germany,________Hitler came into power.
7. There is nothing we can do to help Linda, ________ circumstances are beyond our control.
8. This is an exciting moment for us, ________ our astronauts successfully landed on Mars.
9. That was the hardest time for our family,________there were seven brothers and sisters.
10. He is the first to win such a big prize,________father was out of work at that time.

4 . 选词填空

come to power，be quite distinct from，in conclusion，throw light on play a key role，wear and tear，sum up，lead to，take up，commitment to

1. When the new ruler ________， he made peace with all his former enemies.
2. Mr. Smith left a career in teaching to________a position with the Arts Council.
3. As far as Im concerned， rock music________North American jazz or blues.
4. Apart from fair ________， the car is in excellent condition.
5. The new system may be more economic but will ________ a decline in programme quality.
6. ________， parents have to change some of their belief about how children should be raised.
7. She doesnt want to make a big emotional ________Steve at the moment.
8. Viewing childhood development as a scientific investigation ________ how children learn.
9. Mei Lanfang________ in bringing Beijing Opera to the world， leading to the international status.
10. The teacher asked us to ________ the main point of the lesson in three sentences.

5 . 选词填空

as a matter of fact， make a bet， by accident， on the basis of， in return

1. China has been following the foreign policy to develop relations with other countries ________the five principles of peaceful co-existence.
2. He is always helping people without expecting anything ________.
3. In the filed, the two young persons ________ on the white horse.
4. She doesn’t like him much—________ I think she hates him!
5. But it was quite ________ that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.

6 . Directions: Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note there is one more word than you need.

A. retire        B. ran       C. settle       D. count       E. honor       F. challenge G. worthy        H. responsibility       I. fulfillment       J. curiosity       K. divides

When I was a young man, I though life was all about me — about how I’d make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your     1     and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn’t seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greastest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn’t     2     for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and     3     in yours. In the end, girls, that’s why I     4     for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.

I want all our children to go to schools     5     of their potential — schools that     6     them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college — even if their parents aren’t rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and     7     with dignity.

I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you’ll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the     8     of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other.

Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country — but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to     9     our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free — that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great     10    .

7 . 熟读课文，用下列短语填空

A. gains                  B. attract       C. target          D. approach     E. skin               F. wrapped G. bleeding          H. bites            I. defeat          J. struggled       K. curious

1. Just as the saying goes, no pains, no ________.
2. When John heard the strange sound, he couldn't wait to ________ the source (来源) of it.
3. The campaign will ________ American insurance companies.
4. We are ________ to explore different approaches to gathering information.
5. She ________ a cloth around her bleeding hand in an effort to protect it.
6. The Palace Museum and the Great Wall will definitely ________ a number of tourists all over the world.
7. His head had struck the sink and was ________.
8. Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your ________.
9. When an infected mosquito ________ a human, spores are injected into the blood.
10. The government ________ to maintain law and order.

8 . Directions: Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note there is one more word than you need.

A. mind；B. bother；C. economical；D. automatically；E. condition；F. unique G. point；H. collecting；I. necessarily；J. shiny；K. considerately

When people need to make purchases, whether large-ticket items or small, they don’t     1     consider purchasing that item used. If the thought does end up crossing their     2    , they may think that finding somewhere to purchase a used item is too much of a trouble, or that the item won’t be in the best shape. Whatever the reason, they don’t     3    , and go straight for     4     new things. What these people don’t realize is that when it comes to certain items, there is no     5     paying full prices. For certain items, you can find equal quality with second-hand, and for a small part of the cost. And with some online sites, finding those items couldn’t be easier. Why pay more when you could be saving loads of money?

Here are some items that you would be much better off buying used:

Cars: The new car smell is unforgettable, but what’s even more forgettable is the fact that the minute you drive a new brand car off a lot, its value drops     6     by about 20%. You lose a 20% in the first few spins of the wheel alone. Unless you have unlimited resources, buying a used car is obviously a(n)     7     choice. In addition, insurance is usually a lot less on used cars than new cars. You can find a car in excellent     8     that’s a few years old. Definitely worth the savings.

Textbooks: These days, even high school text books for advanced courses can cost you more than $200 dollars. Most likely, at the end of the semester, that $200 will end up sitting at the bottom of a pile of junk in the corner of a room     9     dust. Don’t waste money on a new textbook. Choose to either rent, borrow, or buy your text book second hand.

Furniture: It’s no secret that furniture is pricy, and if you’re in the process of decorating a new space with new furniture, prepare for your wallet to be drained. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re worried about the furniture being worn, just set up a time to go see it before you make the purchase. Flea markets are one of the excellent places for used furniture shopping. Flea markets also tend to have very     10     pieces, which you wouldn’t be able to find in department store.

9 . Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the given words or phrases. Note there is one more word or phrase than you need.

beat        come true          introduce…into        launch          range

1. The latest computer technology __________ our school already.
2. Their recent wins have proved they’re still the most difficult team __________.
3. She has had a number of different jobs, __________ from cook to swimming instructor.
4. Lisa said her dream of designing a program to evaluate road safety measures __________ soon.

10 . 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. landing   B. accounted   C. rest   D. experience   E. regular   F. increased G. shortly   H. depending   I. variety   J. strictly     K. tense

Tourism in Antarctica (南极洲)

Antarctica has become one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations (旅游胜地). Since 1969, the average number of visitors to the continent has     1     from several hundred to over 34,000 today. All activities in Antarctica are     2     controlled for environmental protection purposes.

As we all know, the first expedition to Antarctica with travelers was in 1966. The modern expedition cruise industry (邮轮探险业) was born     3     after, in 1969. In 1977, both Australia and New Zealand started to offer scenic flights to Antarctica. The flights often flew to the continent without     4     and returned to the airport where they took off. The     5     was an average 12 to 14 hours with up to 4 hours flying directly over the continent.

Despite the possible dangers and risks, tourism to Antarctica continued to grow. 34,354 people visited the continent between 2012 and 2013. Americans     6     for 31.1%, followed by Germans (11.1%), Australians (10.7%), and the British (10.2%). The     7     of the visitors were from China, Canada, Switzerland, France, and elsewhere.

The main destination is the Antarctic Peninsula region. Certain private expeditions may include visits to inland sites, such as the geographic South Pole. A(n)     8     expedition can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. A     9     of visits are provided to scientific stations and wildlife sties, hiking, mountaineering, camping, etc.

A trip to Antarctica can range anywhere from as little as $3,000-$4,000 to over $40,000,     10     on transportation, housing, and activity needs. The higher-end packages typically involve air transport, on-site camping, and a visit to the South Pole.