1 . 选词填空

tongue 　semester 　petrol 　subway 　apartment   beg　gap 　vocabulary 　struggle

1. In turn, this increases the amount of ________ used, which leads to more pollution.
2. Last week, our class organized a voluntary activity in ________.
3. When my family ________ to make a living on our farm, I wanted a violin, but we didn’t have the money.
4. One day, my brother and I were alone in our ________.
5. It could be a lollipop (棒棒糖) that turns your ________ blue.
6. The generation ________ between our parents and us may tend to become bigger and bigger.
7. Our school, just like other schools nationwide, has delayed the opening of the spring ________.
8. I ________ you to teach the text more slowly so that the average students can easily follow you.
9. By reading classics we can enlarge our ________ and it is also an effective way to improve our writing.

2 . 选词填空

but, so, and, because, if, unless, why, how

1. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, _________ there’s something for everyone!
2. He walked along the street for some time _________ then turned left.
3. He phoned home, _________ there was no reply.
4. I started to cry _________ I cut my finger.
5. Training is worthless _________ there is proof that it works.
6. Can you tell me _________ you replied to our advertisement?
7. What worries me is _________ I am going to get another job.
8. I could do it now, _________ you like.

3 . 选词填空

in return (for)       be ignorant of       judge...by...       take out a loan       be intended for       without hesitation by accident       to be honest       broaden one’s horizons     permit sb. to do...   in case (of)       be patient with

1. As teachers, we should ________ our students.
2. When others are in need of help, Jim is always willing to give them a helping hand ________.
3. The little girl gave him a broad smile ________ his help.
4. If I can ________, I will carry on (with) my study at college.
5. The old man often ignores traffic rules. He ________ the danger of crossing the street randomly(随意地).
6. It happened—whether ________ or by design, —that the two of them were left alone after the others had gone.
7. The story tells us a lesson that never ________ a person ________ their looks.
8. Travelling makes it possible for a child ________.
9. The book is not suitable for parents to read. It ________ teenagers.
10. No students _________ enter the chemistry lab without permission.

4 . 选词填空

atmosphere, represent, please, fancy, grace, absolute, moment, brief, respect, horrible

1. She tries to create an________of calm and security for her children where they can live happily.
2. The old man was________ to watch his son appear on TV.
3. Mr King was chosen________the company at the conference.
4. We are impressed with the________with which a dancer leaps into the air.
5. He made his reasons for buying another car________clear.
6. I wanted a simple black dress, nothing________.
7. I spent a few________thinking what I was going to say.
8. The scientist who is making a speech________by everyone present.
9. The family members screamed________ when they saw the snakes crawling on the ground.
10. ________ speaking, English is so useful that all of us students should learn it well.

5 . 选词填空

descendant location philosophy nearby battle individual chief military heel conquer

1. He studied________ and psychology at Cambridge.
2. He might easily have been seen by someone who lived________ .
3. Greg lost his brave ________against cancer two years ago.
4. The attack has caused severe damage to American ________forces.
5. She won the ________gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
6. He was barefooted, and the snake bit him right on the_________.
7. Financial stress is usually regarded as the ________ reason for divorce.
8. They are________ of the original English and Scottish settlers.
9. We didn’t know the exact ________of the sunk ship.
10. I ________ my shyness gradually with the help of my friends.

6 . 选词填空(beneath, below, under)
1. The boat sailed ________ the bridge.
2. The ground was watery ________ her.
3. During the night, temperatures dropped ________ zero.

7 . 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. hike       B. requires          C. hosts          D. man-made       E. attraction      F. Belonging   G. peak   H. introduce   I. romantic     J. fascinating     K. sun-bathe

Touring “Treasure Island”

Chinese mainland tourists will be able to visit Taiwan via charted flights in July according to two landmark agreements signed on June 13. So, 21^st Century invited two young Taiwanese to     1     their favorite site on the island.

Yangming Mountain, north of Taipei

Young couples can definitely enjoy a     2     evening on the mountain and a bird’s eye view of the Taipei city. College students often visit the mountain for a     3    : others ride motorbike to the top. The mountain and the nearby town of Pei-tou have many hot springs, which often appear in romantic Taiwan TV dramas.

Ali Mountain, Jiayi County

Ali Mountain is the general name for 18 hills. The highest     4     of Ali Mountain is Tower Hill, which has a height of 2,663 meters. Ali Mountain is famous for its “five rare sites” - the sunrise, the Ali mountain Forest Railway, the famous Alishan Sacred Tree, the Grand Sea of Clouds and the Flamboyant Cherry Blossom. The best time to visit the     5     scenery is during the comfortable midsummer.

Taipei 101 tower, Taipei

The 101-floor landmark is one of the world’s tallest completed skyscrapers. Besides the shops inside and outside the tower, Taipei 101     6     splendid firework shows during festivals. A new     7     next to the tower is under construction. It will be a     8     beach on which the public will be permitted to     9    .

Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Memorial Hall and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei

The squares in front of these halls are open all day to the public. They have become a paradise to colleges students, who often meet there for an activity that     10     space. You will run into students dancing, rehearsing skits or even playing musical instruments.

8 . 从方框中选择恰当的单词填入句子中，注意使用其正确形式。

establish       pick out       breathe       award       strike       admire       opportunity       shelter be curious about       apart from       make preparations for       fight for       be regarded as

1. Yesterday we went to the park, where we ________ the fresh air and enjoyed ourselves.
2. The mid-exam is coming. All the students are ________ it.
3. I think they are ________ because they’re brave to put out fires and save people’s lives.
4. Beethoven ________ one of the most famous musicians in the world.
5. Children always like to ask their parents questions because they ________ everything around them.
6. In 1969, Tu Youyou ________ a team to find a cure for malaria.
7. Mo Yan ________ a Nobel Prize the Nobel Prize in literature in 2012, which made one of the Chinese people’s long-held dreams come true.
8. A terrible hurricane ________ the small town last week.
9. There will be more ________ for you to improve yourself by taking the job.
10. All of a sudden, it began to rain heavily and we hurried to seek ________.
11. ________ the cost, we need to think about how much time the job will take.
12. There were so many cars in the parking lot that I had difficulty in ________ mine.
13. Once we set a goal, we should try our best to ________ it.

9 . 用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词只能用一次。

benefit, convenient, decoration, experience, fortunate, patience, prevent

1. I know your leg hurts, but just be _____ until the doctor arrives.
2. Luckily, the policeman _____ the accident before it was too late.
3. Many students in my class like to _____ their lunch boxes with colorful stickers.
4. Though the main purpose of volunteering is helping others, volunteers can _____ from it too.
5. The development of modern technology has made communication _____ than ever before.
6. The doctor has a lot of _____ to deal with teenagers.
7. _____, no one was injured in the accident.

10 . 根据句意，选择单词或短语并以其适当形式填空。

ignored             behaviour                    challenge             familiar                    observe confident             approached             negative             maintained             teenagers

1. Making a speech in public is a big ________ for me.
2. As autumn ________, the plants and colors in the garden changed.
3. We are ________ that the environment will be improved by our further efforts to reduce pollution.
4. There are a lot of rules for good ________ in the library.
5. Some TV program have a ________effect on children because they contain too much violence.
6. I said hello to her, but she ________ me.
7. Like many ________, Steve makes it a habit of doing his homework as soon as he gets home.
8. We usually ________ the Spring Festival in our country.
9. We have always ________ good relations with our customers.
10. Since I am ________ with Beijing, I can help visitors find their way in the city.