1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

In the past year, I had an unforgettable experience of learning tai chi. Honestly speaking, I admitted that I     1     (feel) hesitant at first but with time passing by, it really had a huge effect on me     2     (physical) and mentally. Not only were I deeply impressed by the moves that caught my imagination, such as “white crane spreading its wings” and “golden rooster standing on one leg”, but also I     3     (inspire) to explore Chinese culture.

It is all about keeping a balance between yin and yang,     4     are believed to form the unity of opposites. The practice of taichi aims     5     (maintain) the balance of our body through opposite     6     (movement): up and down, left and right, forwards and backwards, breathing in and breathing out. By performing the routine, tai chi eventually brings     7     a state of physical and mental peace. No wonder it is a best way to relax your mind and body.

I also experienced a short period of tiredness and boredom. Thanks to the patient guidance of professional coach, I gradually found to my     8     (satisfy) that I could focus on peace of mind and sleep better,     9     (enable) me to stay cool under pressure. I am sure I will continue to practice tai chi and enjoy     10     benefits it has brought me.

2 . 语法填空

Dr. Richard Fairhurst,     1     author of the book The New Age of Invention, is now     2    ( interview) by the reporter from Between the Pages. In Richard’s opinion, there     3    ( be ) golden ages of invention throughout history and he also mentions the four great     4    (invent) in Ancient China and the great ones in the West. But now most of the new great inventions are tech-based, for example, virtual reality and     5    ( wear) tech.     6    addition, important advances in medicine and environmental science have been made thanks to     7    ( increase) computer power. And an intelligent walking house is capable of     8    ( use) GPS technology to travel to different places. The     9    ( impress) stuff makes the interviewer surprised.     10    inspires Richard to invent things is recognising a problem that needs a solution.

3 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
Hi Kelsey,

Happy 18th birthday! You’ve officially reach     1     (adult) in a lot of ways, even though I know you’re already mature beyond your years.

Many bittersweet events will happen in the next ten years. There will be highs. Stick to     2     (cherish) every single second. There will also be lows, and you may feel     3     (dishearten). But you’ll surely be committed to     4     (make) it through, and    5     (gradual) you’ll get stronger than before.

The world will always throw new challenges at you.     6     a consequence, your strength will be tested again and again. Looking back to what has happened over the last decade, I feel proud of how far you’ve come. Approve     7     everything that contributes to your     8     (become) fearless and independent.

As you become an adult, jump at every opportunity     9    comes your way. Celebrate every chance you get. No doubt you’ll always ponder     10    it and make the right decision.

Happy birthday, Kelsey! See you in ten years.

28-­year-­old Kelsey

4 . 语法填空

Six months ago, Xie Lei boarded a plane for London. Because it was the first time that she     1     (leave) China, she had to adapt    2     life in a different country. Not     3     (live) in campus accommodation like other students, Xie Lei    4     (choose) to live with a host family     5    can help with her adaption to     6    new culture. Another challenge for her is the     7     (academy) requirements. Her tutor wanted to know what she thought. Xie Lei really felt confused because she thought she knew less than other people.     8    through her hard work,     9     (eventual) she got a perfect presentation. Now halfway through her exchange year, we wish     10     (she) all the best.

5 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.

After coming to China, I experienced authentic Chinese food. In Beijing, the chef in a Sichuan restaurant offered us the     1     (please) of experiencing wonderful and different food besides friendship. In Xinjiang, their traditional foods are those     2     (cook) over an open fire. The kinds of food local people consume tell us a lot about themselves; therefore, we can say culture and cuisine go hand in hand, which are both worth     3     (experience).

6 . 课文语法填空

Epidemics caused by several different factors, have been happening for as long    1     there have been people living on Earth. Each disease can only officially     2     (classify) as an epidemic when it causes a certain number of deaths.  

Jim Smith who tried to compare the bird flu epidemic occurring in 1997    3     other deadly epidemics in our history conducted a study. He found one of the earliest epidemics on record happened between about 500 and 550 CE. Up to 50% of the area’s population died from the epidemic,     4     returned in the 1330s in Asia, known as “The Black Death”, spreading rapidly to Europe.  

The Great Flu Epidemic also known as the Spanish Flu, which is believed     5     (be) the most severe epidemic in history, broke out in 1918, just near the end of World War Ⅰ,     6    (kill) up to 50 million people. The SARS epidemic lasting from 2002 to 2003 initially     7     (appear) in Guangdong Province, spread to Canada, Vietnam and Singapore and infected about 8, 000 people.     8    according to official records the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) killed 11, 310 people in West African countries only, the actual number of deaths is probably much higher. The virus was extremely     9     (infect) and the survival rate was very low in some areas.  

Faced with the epidemics, governments are     10     (globe) working together to make medical research, coming up with cures and saving lives.

7 . 由于突如其来的大雨，我们认为在漆黑的树林里找到回去的路相当困难。
________________ in the dark forest with the unexpected heavy rain.

8 . 课文语法填空

The Great Barrier Reef is almost the size of Japan, which can be seen from outer space. The reef is made up of living coral     1    (grow) on dead coral. It is host     2     different kinds of birds and sea creatures. However, this unique place is under threat, so volunteers are required     3    (take) care of the reef. The working hours are flexible and accommodation     4    (provide).

The candidates are supposed to find out     5     the reef has to offer and report back through     6    (week) blogs, photo diaries and video updates and will also be asked to promote the islands through newspapers, magazines and TV     7    (interview).

The job was finally offered to Ben Southall from the UK. Ben did a lot when he worked as     8     island caretaker. He made appearances     9    (frequent) on TV to argue in favour of the defence of the islands and wrote a book about his experiences. He later joked that the job should have     10    (advertise) as “the busiest job in the world”.

9 . Members will ________ (聚集) together on our English corner to talk freely under the instruction of our foreign teachers. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

10 . 目前，许多人学汉语，那是因为中国在世界上正扮演着日益重要的角色。
At present, there are a number of people learning Chinese and ________________.