1 . 根据上下文语境，选用方框中单词或词组的正确形式填空，有一个多余的选项。

mission,       minority,       explore,       orbit,       define, seek one’s fortune,       astronaut,       finance,       carry on

Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. All the     1     on the Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia spacecrafts died during their     2    . However, while these disasters brought much sadness and disappointment, the desire     3     the universe did not die. This is because people believe in the importance of     4     space exploration despite the huge risks.

I went to Dali, Yunnan Province, which is a district of diverse     5     and has a mild climate. It would be a     6     super experience. At first, I thought there would be a large percentage of constructions made of primitive materials due to     7     difficulty. However, it turned out that the downtown area contained neat bars in which jazz was played. Many people are immigrants from other places. Some come     8     or (to) earn a living while others settle down to escape from the cold north of China.

2 . 结合语境用both, all, either, neither, none, nothing填空。
1. My brother would like to buy a good watch but _______ was available from that shop.
2. — Would you like tea or coffee?
— _______, thank you. I’ve just had some water.
3. Of all the books on the desk, __________ is of any use for our study.
4. They produced two reports, ______ of which contained any useful suggestions.
5. You may drop in or just give me a call. _______ will do.
6. Both teams were in hard training; __________ was willing to lose the game.
7. I made a call to my parents yesterday. To my disappointment, _______ of them answered it.
8. On _________ side/On _______ sides of the road were green fields and some farm house.
9. — How do you find your classmates?
— Most of them are kind, but ______ is so good to me as Bruce.
10. He had lost his temper and his health in the war and never found _______ of them again．

3 . 结合语境用下面单词或词组的适当形式填空。

few   a few   little   a little   many   much

1. I try to visit my parents every ________ weeks.
2. He was advised to smoke ________ cigarettes and drink ________ beer.
3. But after the phone call, the journalist promised to ask ________ friends to teach him.
4. New drivers have twice as ________ accidents as experienced drivers.
5. Teenagers who are addicted to the Internet are ________ likely to suffer from depression

4 . 结合语境用other, others, another, the other, the others填空。
1. Recycling is one way to protect the environment; reusing is ________.
2. I’ll spend half of my holiday practicing English and _________ half learning drawing.
3. The manager believes prices will not rise by __________ four percent.
4. Both sides have accused _________ of breaking the contract.
5. It is very necessary that children should be taught how to get along with _________.
6. Jack is hard-working and intelligent. In _________ words, I can’t speak too highly of him.
7. The first time I went there, they were living in a small house with dogs, ducks, and ______ animals.
8. There are five language labs here. One is on the second floor and _________ are in the third floor.
9. To warm himself, the sailor sat in front of the fire rubbing one bare foot against _______.
10. I don’t know any French people _________ than you.

5 . 结合语境用something, anything, nothing, everything填空。
1. I agree with most of what you said, but I don’t agree with _________.
2. I got this bicycle for _________: My friend gave it to me when she bought a new one.
3. There is _________ in his words. We should have a try.
4. I know that _________ would ever discourage him; he would never give up wanting to be a director.
5. She couldn’t see or hear _________ at all.

6 . 选词填空

encourage   take off   sudden   stop   breathe   serious   danger   hospital   life rush     shock     thanks to     help     but     shout

It was a bright afternoon when Jonathan Bauer and his 13-year-old daughter, Ava, were driving home on the bridge.     1    , not far ahead of them, a black truck run from one side to the other and caused a     2     accident, hanging over the railing (栏杆) of the bridge. Bauer     3     the car in time to avoid hitting it.

After making sure Ava was okay, Bauer got out of his car to see if anyone needed     4    . And then a shout came from the truck. The driver’s door was opened and a man climbed out. He     5     to the railing. Bauer ran up beside him and saw a car seat in the water. Next to it was a girl, about two years old. She was floating (漂浮) on her back, kicking and     6    . Bauer waited for the driver to do something,     7     he didn’t move. Maybe he was completely     8    . Bauer knew the little girl was in great     9    .

“Ava!” Bauer shouted. “Stay by the car!”

He     10     his shoes and quickly jumped into the shallow water. Bauer swam to the girl and lifted her out of the water: eyes closed, not     11    . He patted (轻拍) her back to force the water out of her body.     12     his first aid, her eyes were opened and she breathed again. A moment later a lifeboat pulled up and both were helped to get on the boat. An ambulance (救护车) waited on the bridge. Minutes later, they were taken to the nearest     13    .

Ava Bauer is     14     by her father’s actions and she wants to become a firefighter so that she could save     15     like him. “That girl is going to live a whole life because of him.” she says. “It’s great.”

7 . 根据下列句子语境从所给的词块中选择合适的词块填空，所给词块中有两个多余。

A. picked out       B. is regarded as     C. due to     D. come across     E. fight for F. refer to            G. take charge of

1. When reading articles related to science, we often _______ a difficult or unfamiliar words.
2. Even to this day, Lincoln _______ one of the most inspiring figures in the world.
3. While giving the English speech, one is not allowed to _______ the notes.
4. To become a successful person, we must be able to _______ ourselves.
5. His story was _______ as the best by the judges.

8 . 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. avoided     B. processed     C. suited     D. equal     E. steer    F. interfere G. understandably     H. concentration     I. thirst     J. cabin    K. unsettle

Eating on a plane used to be common practice. But in the age of COVID-19, many passengers are     1     less inclined to remove their masks to take a mid-flight bite ― or to even have a snack at the airport.

As a result, it’s more common to eat at home before embarking on a flight. Those with longer travel journeys may even eat a large meal to carry them through the day. Still, not all preflight eats are created     2    .

Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, a registered dietitian based in New York City, said it’s worth considering your overall health as you prep for travel, including what you eat and drink. “It’s important to eat foods that will keep your immune system strong, keep you hydrated and are easily digested before flying,” Beckerman said.

So, which foods are best     3     on a day when you’re traveling by plane?

“It’s super common for dehydration to set in when flying, thanks to the lack of humidity and dry air in the     4    ,” Beckerman said. “That’s why it’s not the smartest to have a meal high in sodium (钠) the day before or morning of your flight.” Beckerman also advised going easy on the salt shaker, opting for snacks without added salt to avoid dehydration-related headaches.

Alcohol consumption tends to cause dehydration and has a different effect on the body than if you were to have a drink at ground level due to the low pressure in the cabin and the low oxygen     5     in blood. Therefore you are more likely to get drunk faster and urinate frequently.

A cup of coffee can leave you dehydrated in an already dry environment and coffee also has a mild diuretic effect, which can lead to more frequent trips to the bathroom.

Beyond the dehydrating effects, caffeine can also keep you awake during a flight, which is often an opportunity to catch up on sleep. The need for more frequent bathroom visits can also     6     with your ability to doze during your travels.

If you have a sensitive stomach, you might want to     7     clear of foods that can mess with your digestion. That includes highly     8     snacks like candy and fast food, which often contain ingredients that could     9     your digestive system.

A balanced meal that satisfies your     10     with water and hydrating fruits contains moderate amounts of complex carbohydrates and lean protein, and is low in added sugars and sodium is ideal.

9 . 选词填空

belong to,       keep one’s eyes on,       in spite of,       absorbed in, take advantage of,       have much in common,       keep track of

1. It was a very effective way for them to ______ ______ ______ their spending.
2. When the kid is playing, ______ ______ ______ ______ him at all times.
3. You became so deeply ______ ______ an activity that you lost track of time.
4. He survived ______ ______ ______ suffering serious injuries.
5. I’m going to ______ ______ ______ this tour to explore the history of the castle.

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. evidenced     B. outlined     C. span     D. confirmed       E. generalizable        F. walking       G. charges     H. clearly     I. well-protected     J. originally       K. caution

A man deliberately got 217 Covid shots. Here’s what happened

One German man has redefined “man on a mission.” A 62-year-old from Magdeburg deliberately got 217 Covid-19 vaccine shots in the     1     of 29 months, according to a new study, going against national vaccine recommendations. That’s an average of one jab every four days. In the process, he became a(n)     2     experiment for what happens to the immune system when it is vaccinated against the same pathogen (病原体) repeatedly. A correspondence published Monday in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases     3     his case and concluded that while his “hypervaccination” did not result in any adverse health effects, it also did not significantly improve or worsen his immune response.

The man, who is not named in the correspondence in compliance with German privacy rules, reported receiving 217 Covid shots between June 2021 and November 2023. Of those, 134 were     4     by a prosecutor and through vaccination center documentation; the remaining 83 were self-reported, according to the study.

“This is a really unusual case of someone receiving that many Covid vaccines,     5     not following any type of guidelines,” said Dr. Emily Happy Miller, an assistant professor of medicine and of microbiology and immunology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine who did not participate in the research.

The man did not report any vaccine-related side effects and has not had a Covid infection to date, as     6     by repeated antigen (抗原) and PCR testing between May 2022 and November 2023. The researchers     7     that it’s not clear that his Covid status is directly because of his hypervaccination regimen.

“Perhaps he didn’t get Covid because he was     8     in the first three doses of the vaccine,” Miller said. “We also don’t know anything about his behaviors.” Dr. Kilian Schober, senior author of the new study and a researcher at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, said it is important to remember that this is an individual case study, and the results are not     9    .

The researchers also say they do not endorse hypervaccination as a strategy to enhance immunity. “The benefit is not much bigger if you get vaccinated three times or 200 times,” Schober said.

The public prosecutor in Magdeburg opened an investigation into the man for the unauthorized issuing of vaccination cards and forgery of documents but did not end up filing criminal     10    , according to the study.