1 . Directions: Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need.

A. classify             B. make space for               C. ran out of            D. went off               E. head for F. mourned             G. dropped out of             H. boom                  I. came up with          J. practice K. hail

1. After the long and tiring journey, they decided to___________ the nearest hotel to rest and recharge, hoping to find a comfortable bed and have a warm shower.
2. When the sudden rainstorm started, they were eager to quickly___________ a taxi to take them home; however the downpour made it difficult to get one.
3. Every day the librarians___________ the books by subject matter, and carefully place each book on the shelf, ensuring they are categorized correctly.
4. After brainstorming for hours, they finally___________ new ideas. They realized that they needed to search the Internet for inspiration, or else they would never solve the problem.
5. Word came that the station would no longer be broadcasting the show. And two days later, much to the sadness of its loyal listeners, the radio show unfortunately___________ the air.
6. After hours of discussion about hatching a strategy, they finally___________ a new plan that they believed would work to solve the challenging problem.
7. The whole country___________ the death of the beloved leader. Flags were lowered to the middle of the pole, and people wore black ribbons as a sign of respect.
8. The crowd was too dense, and she struggled to push her way through. She gestured to the person in front of her, asking them to___________ her to pass through.
9. New businesses are opening up, creating jobs and opportunities for many. People are feeling more secure about their financial future as the economy is going to___________.
10. I___________ law not only to provide exceptional legal representation to my clients and fight for their best interests in court but also to uphold the Constitution and ensure that justice is served.

2 . Directions: Complete the following passages by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. approach B. beneficiaries C. recently D. eliminates   E. nutrients F. practices G. irreparable   H. threat   I. undesirable   J. panic K. naturally

The Beneficial Effects of Forest Fires

Forest fires are undoubtedly a threat. In the mid-1900s, all forest burns were considered     1    , and firefighters responded to all of these fires whether or not they were burning close to where humans lived. This     2     to forest fires was both expensive and risky. However, more     3     forest managers began to see that forest fires did have benefits. Foresters saw that forest fires were beneficial for trees and soil.

Previously, people believed that forest fires caused     4     damage to trees, however, now forest managers know that trees are the major     5     of fires. Many     6     occurring forest fires, often caused by lightning strikes, are surface fires that burn the understory — the shrubs and herbs from the forest — without damaging the trees in the overstory. In this way, the fire     7     competition from the smaller trees, allowing the larger trees to flourish. Once the understory has been burned away, the forest is less likely to burn from high-temperature fires that can do real damage to the tall trees.

In the past, it was not obvious how forest fires enriched the soil. Today, foresters understand that forest fires improve soil quality by changing the ‘litter’ — dead leaves and branches on the forest floor — to nutrient-rich soil. Normally, litter decomposes very slowly. However, fire releases the     8     in the litter immediately. This creates an increase in the amount of phosphorus and potassium which are key elements that promote tree growth.

As forest managers have leared more about the long-term effects of forest fires, they have realized that forest fires can have beneficial effects and have changed their forest management     9     to reflect this new opinion. It is now recognized that forest fires, are a natural part of forest ecosystems and are beneficial to the trees and soil. As long as fires are no     10     to homes and communities, foresters now often choose to do nothing to stop the fires.

3 . 阅读下面文本，从方框的单词或短语中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. mending B. practice C. digestion D. leisure E. cropping F. tired G. catch up

Going for yum cha, which literally translates to “drink tea”, is a     1     that has become increasingly popular in the western world. People in southern China go to yum cha with family and friends — it is a time to relax and     2     in a laid-back environment. It is believed that the custom began thousands of years ago when teahouses started     3     up along the Silk Road to provide rest for     4     travellers. Later, it was discovered that tea helps     5    , so teahouse owners started offering snacks with their tea and yum cha was born.

4 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. serve       B. shape       C. sharing     D. released   E. spread F. willingly   G. questioned   H. separately   I. practice   J. preparing K.creating

Communal Eating?

In China, communal eating (合餐共食) is considered very important for forming a close relationship. In the memories of most Chinese, one of the happiest moments in their lives was seated around a table with families or friends,     1     dishes and chatting over wine.

In the campaign against the COVID-19 outbreak, this dining tradition has been greatly     2    . Since each diner picks food out of the communal plates on a bite-by-bite basis with their chopsticks, the virus can be transferred from saliva (唾液) to chopsticks to the dish. What’s worse, diners often     3     others with their own utensils, such as chopsticks or spoons, to express friendliness and care. Several cases of coronavirus are thought to have     4     through families when sharing food during the Chinese New Year period.

Communal eating has thus become a target of both governments and restaurants. Posters have been     5     by local governments to encourage people to use serving utensils. Concerned about customers being very careful about returning to restaurants, the catering industry (餐饮业) has     6     joined the campaign. For example, many restaurants, once allowed to reopen, have immediately sprung into action, particularly offering set meals for one single person.

These changes are likely to continue and could be encouraged by local regulations, as eating together     7     can always protect the public health. The measures will     8     the traditional mealtime manners.

The move away from a traditional cultural     9     is ongoing. But as an expert said, “In modern times to eat individually may lose some tradition, but it can also mean more opportunities for     10     something new in Chinese food and eating habits.”

5 . 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. fit B. practice C. promising D. boast E. ingredients F. disturbed G. evolution H. excuses I. passing J. stuck K. honouring

The Origin of Trick-or-treat

On October 31, hordes of children armed with Jack-o’-lantern-shaped buckets and pillow cases will take to the streets in search of sugar. Trick-or-treating for candy is equivalent to Halloween, but the tradition had to go through a centuries-long     1     to arrive at the place it is today. So how did the holiday become an opportunity for kids to get free sweets? You can blame pagans (异教徒), Catholics, and candy companies.

Historians agree that a Celtic autumn festival called Samhain (萨温节) was the origin of modern Halloween. Samhain was a time to celebrate the last harvest of the year and the approach of the winter season. It was also a festival for     2     the dead. One way Celtics may have appeased the spirits they believed still walked the Earth was by leaving treats on their doorsteps. When Catholics invaded Ireland in the 1st century CE, they rebranded many pagan holidays to     3     their religion. November 1^st became the “feasts of All Saints and All Souls,” and the day before it was dubbed “All-Hallows’-Eve.” The new holidays looked a lot different from the original Celtic festival, but many traditions     4     around, including the practice of offering food to the dead. The food of choice for Christians became “soul cakes,” small pastries usually baked with expensive     5     and spices like currants and saffron.

Instead of leaving them outside for     6     ghosts, soul cakes were distributed to beggars who went door-to-door     7     to pray for souls of the deceased in exchange for something to eat. Sometimes they wore costumes to honour the saints—something pagans originally did to avoid being     8     by evil spirits. The ritual, known as “souling”, is believed to have planted the seeds for modern-day trick-or-treating.

It wasn’t until the 1950s that trick-or-treat gained popularity in the US. Following the Great Depression and World War II, the suburbs were booming, and people were looking for     9     to have fun and get to know their neighbours. The old     10     of souling made a comeback and gave kids a chance to dress up in costumes and roam their neighbourhoods. Common trick-or-treat offerings included nuts, coins, and homemade baked goods (“treats” that most kids would turn their noses up at today).

6 . 请选择合适词, 并用其恰当形式填空, 每个词仅用一次。

promise, foreign, approach, occur, communicate, launch, practice, assume, register

1. According to the witness, the car crash ________ two hours ago.
2. The manager announced that the company ________ a new plan to distribute free books to the children in remote areas.
3. Everything was ________ to me when I explored the city for the first time.
4. She made an effort not to ________ her anxiety to the child, but somehow the little boy still sensed it.
5. It is traditional ________ for all the Chinese to head back home and reunite with family during Spring Festival.
6. The newly developed medicine showed great _________ in preventing infection.
7. Many people _________ that they've done their best, but in fact they still have great potential.