1 . They _______ visit the local library to borrow books for her research.

A．frequently

B．occasionally

C．seldom

D．never

2 . 根据语境，选择下框中的单词或短语，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有两个多余的单词或短语。

prove       aim       original       range       previous to       belief   fade away       puzzle       equip （…） with       relief       account for       occasion

1. ________ new scientific methods, the researchers made some breakthrough at last.
2. The activities ________at improving the students’ speaking abilities are well-received.
3. The show had a large audience, ________ from children to grandparents.
4. ________ this, scientific experiments did not show a definite link between mobile phone use and cancer.
5. There was a________ look on her face because she didn’t know what these different names meant.
6. In modern human, the brain ________2%- 3% of total body weight.
7. All memory of her childhood had ________ from her mind.
8. This new pop song reminds me of an old song that was ________ sung by Billy White but later made popular by another singer.
9. Many people hold a strong ________ that the cure for cancer will be found one day.
10. ________, I would read a novel that was assigned, but I didn’t enjoy this type of reading.

3 . 词性转换
1. attract v. 吸引，引起……的兴趣→________ n. 吸引，吸引力→________ adj.吸引人的，引人注目的
2. compete v. 比赛，竞争→________ n. 比赛，竞赛→________ n. 竞争者，对手→________ adj.竞争的，有竞争力的
3. occasion n. 场合，时刻→________ adj.偶然的→________ adv.偶尔地
4. admit v. （不情愿地）承认→________ n. 承认；接纳；入场费
5. lose v. 失去，丧失→________ n. 失去，丧失→________ adj.丢失的；迷路的
6. retire vt.&vi.退休→________ adj.退休的→________ _ n. 退休
7. exist v. 存在，实际上有→________ adj.现存的→________ n. 存在
8. interact v. 互动→________ n. 互动；相互作用→________ adj.互动的，相互影响的，互相配合的

4 . Success ______ happens overnight, for it requires persistence and constant efforts.

A．occasionally

B．randomly

C．frequently

D．rarely

5 . 选词填空

respond   tension   graduate from   illustrate   occasion   energy

1. The girl was sitting on the couch, reading a book, and ______ reaching for the water on the tea table.
2. His grandfather, born in September 1950, ______ Tsinghua University in 1981.
3. Keeping a proper balance between study and rest keeps us ______.
4. She made no ______ to the question raised by her angry boss.
5. As this ______ shows, it is now man that is man’s worst enemy.
6. With the argument going on, the atmosphere in the meeting was getting more and more ______.

6 . 请匹配单词及英文解释。

A. the ability to see B. sometimes but not often C. behaving or working in a controlled way D. an idea or plan of what you are going to do E. to give most of your time, energy, attention, etc. to sb./sth. F. to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard G. the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to sth.

1. occasionally
2. audience
3. achieve
4. intention
5. disciplined

7 . Jack was very busy, but he________paid visits to his grandma.

A．extremely

B．almost

C．occasionally

D．especially

8 . Li Ming returns home to pay a visit to his parents ________(偶尔地). （根据中文提示拼写单词）

9 . Since he started working in a city far away from home, he now only visits his grandparents o_________ because he’s too busy. (根据首字母单词拼写)

10 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word that you do not need.

A. behave   B. occasionally   C. considerable   D. unique   E. momentarily   F. arrangement G. decision   H. fading   I. position   J. fame   K. shoes

What does it take to become famous? Talent in singing, dancing or acting? Or simply good looks? These days, it seems like a pretty face, a lot of make-up and tons of money spent on marketing can make anyone a popular star. But,     1    , an honest smile and a hard-working attitude might take you quite far.

Recently, a Tibetan young man named Tamdrin, or “Ding Zhen” in Mandarin, has gained a    2     online following since a video clip featuring him went viral on the Internet. It shows him slowly walking towards the camera, with towering snow-capped mountains in the background. His suntanned skin and messy hair, together with a bright smile that gradually spreads over his face, give the young man a “wild and ruggedly handsome” appearance. Netizens see him as refreshingly different from most young male celebrities in China today. Though his rise to    3     has been very much accidental, Tamdrin has since been contacted by both the local tourism department, which has offered him a(n)    4     as a tourism ambassador(大使), and many production companies. However, when asked about his own dreams, the20-year-old said that he wanted to be a “horse-racing prince”, a(n)    5     which has been applauded by many.

Fame can be gone in no time. Every day someone on the Internet can do something that makes them     6     famous. Talent agencies across Asia are churning out(大量生产)new boy bands and girl groups as if from factory production lines. They follow the latest trends,     7     in very similar ways, and take part in the same type of variety show—all for the chance to gain fame and fortune. A few years down the line, or perhaps even only a few months later, the majority of these individuals or groups will end up forgotten.

Everyone is born     8     . We like different things, have different personalities, and pursue different dreams. That is what makes life so dynamic(有活力的) and interesting. Should Tamdrin choose to take one of those offers from the production companies and try to become a celebrity, he might just end up     9     from our memories under heavy make-up and uniform dance moves. Of course, it’s entirely possible that his fame will decline even faster if he stays home and continues to race horses. But at least then he will be able to follow his heart to do what he wants (and maybe earn some fans along the way) instead of choosing to pursue fame and, in the end, lose himself. If you were in his    10    , what would you do?