1 . 阅读下面句子，从方框内选择合适的短语．在空白处填入其适当形式.

turn down     in response to       take (one’s) breath away     in store for     on behalf of     contrary to worn out       be worthy of

1. It is said that Guilin’s scenery is beautiful, which ______ the reputation.
2. Before the race, my friend is energetic, but afterwards he is ______.
3. The beautiful view from the top of the mountain ______.
4. There are lots of possibilities that could be ______ us ahead.
5. ______ popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite.
6. I am writing ______ the advertisement for a position as a secretary.
7. Tom had to ______ the invitation to the party last weekend because he was too busy.

2 . 节假日期间，我们总是随处可见挤满了游客的街道。
During holidays, we can always see streets ________ ________ ________ everywhere.

3 . As technology advances, the demand for traditional crafting techniques remains strong, with new opportunities ________ the horizon.

A．at

B．in

C．on

D．with

4 . When my school offered the opportunity to take part in a School Challenge, I didn’t hesitate to sign up for the initial meeting.     1     We decided to plan a three-week adventure in Romania.

Of course, it was not a case of simply signing up and paying the money.     2     We arranged a variety of events for the purpose. We had decided to go to a remote rural village and to work with a team of local people to improve the school buildings.

We had been warned that our trip would not be a holiday and that things would not always go to plan. We certainly experienced the difficulties during the trip.     3     This meant that they were too weak to continue walking and we were not able to travel as far as we had intended. In fact, one of the team quit the journey.

    4     I never got tired of watching the sun rise every morning over the pine forests. Feeding the bears in the sanctuary was also incredible. I would never have imagined that these powerful creatures could be so gentle and calm. My best memory, though, was working on the school building project. I will never forget the hospitality and kindness of the villagers. They cooked us amazing meals and did everything they could to make us feel comfortable and welcome.

My School Challenge trip influenced my life in so many ways. It gave me a taste for independence and adventure, and certainly made me want to travel more.     5     Not having television, internet and hot running water for three weeks was certainly a challenge, but in many ways enjoyed living a simpler life for a short time.

A．This had to be raised by us to fund the trip.

B．Despite the obstacles, it was a truly amazing trip.

C．Above all though, it has made me realise how easy my life is.

D．It was much more challenging than I thought it would be at times.

E．This was where we met other team members and chose our destination.

F．However, we wouldn’t be spending any time there until the end of the trip.

G．For example, a few people became ill because we were so high up in the mountains.

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

In Mr. Russo’s classroom, excitement filled the air as he announced, “We’re down to our final two spellers!” Jasmine couldn’t hide her joy, confident she was going to win. Finn, her competitor, reached out for a handshake, wishing her good luck. But Jasmine replied with a smile, “Luck has nothing to do with it,” leaving Finn embarrassed.

Then, it was Finn’s turn to spell his word. “Apology,” Finn took a deep breath and spelled, but he got it wrong. Jasmine watched closely, waiting for her turn. When she spelled “apology”, she stressed the letters Finn missed. After spelling the final word “Arrogant” (傲慢), Jasmine was announced the winner.

At lunch, Jasmine couldn’t stop herself from showing off as she walked by Finn and his friends. “How hard can it be to spell a few words?” she bragged (吹牛). Before they could answer, she walked away with pride.

The big day of the spelling bee showed Jasmine a different picture. Surrounded by older students, she started to doubt herself for the first time. She hadn’t thought about the tougher words she might face. A comment from Josh, a fourth grader, that “apology” was an “easy” word, made her worry. “Maybe I should have studied the list of words Mr. Russo gave the class,” Jasmine thought to herself.

As Principal Lopez introduced each of the spellers, cheers from each student’s classmates came from different areas of the hall. When Jasmine’s name was announced, most of Mr. Russo’s class clapped for her except Finn, who seemed to be looking at her angrily.

As the bee went on, Jasmine felt increasingly nervous with each word spelled right by others. Finally, it was her turn. Jasmine walked slowly to the front of the stage, her earlier confidence now mixed with caution. The audience watched, waiting. “Please spell ‘caterpillar’,” Principal Lopez asked.

Jasmine’s heart sank as she didn’t know the word.

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After the competition, Jasmine opened the classroom door.

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6 . — How do you understand the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover”?
— It tells us to avoid judgments at first sight, because it is often ________ to find out later that first impressions are somehow inaccurate.

A．beneficial

B．pleasant

C．profound

D．bothering

7 . In any field, constant reflection helps identify areas for improvement, and one is ________ see positive changes with consistent practice.

A．bound to

B．hard to

C．easy to

D．eager to

8 . Museums provide detailed information for cultural relics to help visitors ________ these items with the ancient societies they came from.

A．associate

B．take

C．restore

D．discover

9 . In his workshop, he devoted himself to perfecting the art of embroidery, knowing that his reputation would ________ his attention to detail.

A．get on

B．bank on

C．pass on

D．take on

10 . AI developers are encouraged to ________ in their designs by striving to think of solutions that have never been considered before.

A．slow down

B．cut corners

C．break new ground

D．try their best