1 . 尽管在历史上经历了许多兴衰起伏，中国文明仍在被传播。(被动) (汉译英)

2 . 无论她如何努力尝试，Mrs. Wright仍然难以邀请Mrs. Sakkaro出来，因为她总是回避交朋友。(no matter ...， trouble) (汉译英)

3 . 只有当下雨的时候，他们才发现 Sakkaro一家是糖做的。(倒装) (汉译英)

4 . 课文内容填空

Written Chinese has also    1     which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient Times.    2     the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,    3    , which has become an important part of Chinese culture. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role    4    , an increasing number of international students are beginning, to appreciate China’s culture and history    5    .

The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains    6    that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just    7    a herd of graceful animals. This is why we’re here-- to observe Tibetan antelopes.

In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me.    8     to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist    9    with nature can we    10    to wildlife and to our planet.

5 . During this time, the company has released many different models of its famous smartphone, and most of them set ________ example for the rest of the industry. (用适当的词填空)

6 . A great number of words and idioms in the English language come from the Greek mythology. Its great influence upon the English language and literature is beyond ________ (描写；形容). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

7 . “Yes, he must be a poor artist,” thought Miss Martha, a middle-aged single lady who had a bakery. A regular customer attracted her attention. He spoke English witha strong German accent. His clothes were worn and wrinkled in places. But he looked neat, and had very good manners. Once Miss Martha saw a red and brown stain on his fingers.

Every time he bought two loaves of stale(陈旧的) bread. Fresh bread was five cents a loaf. Stale ones were two for five. Never did he call for anything but stale bread.
Genius often has to struggle before it is recognized Her heart ached to add something good to eat to his purchase, but she did not dare offend him. She knew the pride of artists.

One day the customer came in as usual. While Miss Martha was reaching for loaves, there was a fire engine with great noise outside. The customer hurried to the door to look, as any one will. Suddenly inspired, Miss Martha seized the opportunity and quickly inserted a generous quantity of butter into the loaves to do a pleasant favor for him.

Had she been too bold? Would he take offense? She imagined the scene when he should discover her little secret. Would he think of the hand that put the butter? Would he invite her to look at his artwork?
The other day in his friend’s company, the man came, with his face red and hair terribly messy. He clinched his two fists and shook them angrily at Miss Martha,“ Stupid!” he shouted with extreme loudness “You had spoiled it . You are poking your nose into other's business!”

The other man said, “That’s Blumberger, an architectural draftsman. He’s been working hard for three months drawing a plan for a new city hall. He always makes his drawing in pencil first. When it’s done he rubs out the pencil lines with handfuls of stale bread. That’s better than India rubber. Well, until today! That butter isn’t well. Blumberger’s plan isn’t good for anything now.”

1. Miss Martha assumes that the man is        .

A．a genius painter who cannot afford fresh bread.

B．a talented artist who shows interest in her.

C．hardworking architect who is yet to be recognized

D．a proud customer who has very good manners.

2. Miss Martha added butter to the man’s loaves out of        .

A．pity

B．curiosity

C．love

D．guilt

3. Why was the man annoyed?

A．Because his friend let out his secret.

B．Because the butter interrupted his plan.

C．Because the loaves ruined his reputation.

D．Because Miss Martha destroyed his draft.

4. What can be suitable title for the text?

A．One Good Act Being Well Awarded

B．A Good Deed Coming to No Good

C．The Talented Receiving Nothing

D．Love Leading to Misunderstanding

8 . Bones________symbols were carved, known as “oracle bones”, have contributed a lot to our understanding of China’s past. (用适当的词填空)

9 . 一个三角形的角度总和等于180度。(add) (汉译英)

10 . 我过去经常早起，花上一小时的时间做运动。(used) (汉译英)