1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式．

Fido, a little dog,was very anxious to get the favor on his master. He took care, however,   neither to be troublesome,    1    would he follow him into the living room unless he was asked. He also tried to make    2    (he) useful to his kind master. He would drive away strange pigs and other animals    3    came into the yard．

Once when his master was sick, Fido    4    (lie) at the room door and did not leave, even to get his food．When his master was well enough, Fido     5     (admit) into the room, and showed so many signs of joy that his master was more fond     6     him than ever．

Fido even had a chance of     7    (save) his master's life． His master was sleeping in a summerhouse with Fido at his side． Suddenly    8    dog saw the wall shake, and dirt fall from the ceiling． Fido knew that there was danger, and began barking    9    ( awake) his master． As this did not succeed, he jumped up, and    10    ( gentle) bit his finger． His master had just time to get out of the door when the whole building fell． Fido was hurt by some of the rubbish． And his master had him kindly taken care of till he got well．

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Language is sometimes written as a code so that people can communicate secrets. During     1     Second World War, the German Navy （海军）used a code to send messages. The British broke the code and     2     （learn） about many German plans. The Japanese also used a code to talk to     3     （they） ships at sea. It was called the Purple Code. Although the Americans soon broke this code, the Japanese didn’t know it     4    （break）. In 1942 , the Americans began to use their own code to send     5     （secret）. A few Navajo（纳瓦在人）Indians made this code     6    （base） on their language, which only some American Indians spoke. The code described a few things the American army did. Only they could understand this code, so they went with the army as it fought against the Japanese. These Navajo soldiers promised     7    （keep） this code a secret, even though this could cause their     8    （die）. The Japanese never broke the code because they knew nothing     9     the Navajo language. And the code,     10     connected two languages, helped win the war in the Pacific.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Last October I left the UK behind and joined Gillotts School on their rugby and hockey tour in sunny Italy. It was my first time away on a sports tour and I could not have enjoyed it     1     (much)! Five days of sports, between training and matches with Italian players, but also plenty     2    time for sightseeing and free moments to enjoy an ice cream in the sun.

    3     our flight had landed in Milan, we got on our coach and drove for a couple of hours towards our home for the week, the Hotel San Zeno, a     4     (comfort), family-run accommodation, with a splendid view of Lake Garda. Starting the day with a self-led training, enjoying a boat tour on the lake, wandering along the streets of Sirmione for a few hours and heading off     5     (play) a sport — these are just a few     6     (example) of the kind of adventures you could be having!

The girls and boys on this tour seemed to enjoy    7     (they) thoroughly, especially after winning ALL of their games! I found myself     8     (cheer) them on like a proud aunt and celebrating afterwards with food, drink and social time, hosted by rugby clubs after matches. On the last day we headed back to     9     airport, but not before stopping in Milan! We     10     (pay) a visit to the San Siro museum and enjoyed a stadium tour before moving on to Milan city centre for an afternoon of shopping.

4 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确式。

Last week,our yearly school sports meeting     1    (hold) and the students of our class took     2    active part in it.On the first day,we watched the impressive opening ceremony    3    (perform) by energetic teachers and students.Soon,the games formally began.Some of my classmates ran to the track to cheer for the     4    （athlete）while others remained    5    (seat),watching them from a distance.I was     6    (excite) because I would compete     7     the 100-meter dash with my classmates cheering.Unfortunately,I fell on the ground,     8     (miss) the chance to win.What a pity!Although I failed,I was still looking forward to a     9     (good) performance the next day.However,as a result of the rain,we had to put off the sports meeting,     10    made us disappointed.

5 . 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

A recent film has earned huge attention on social media platforms, many citizens    1    (praise) the short video as the “best commercial video of 2019 ”. The film focuses on    2    question “Who is Peppa?” and tells a touching story    3    highlights Chinese families. In the beginning, a senior man    4    (name) Li Yubao in a remote mountainous area asked his grandson on the phone    5    gifts he wanted for the Spring Festival, but only heard the word “Peppa” due to the poor mobile signal. Therefore, the man begins an interesting journey to discover who Peppa is.    6     the help of neighbors, the senior man made a Peppa model with irons and steels, and    7    (surprise) his grandson. The short video     8    (encourage) people working outside to come back home often and accompany family members    9    (spend) a happy and warm Spring Festival holiday. After all, family connections are the most     10    (significance) thing in Chinese people’s hearts.

6 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

No one knows exactly     1     the earth began. However, according to a widely accepted theory, the universe began     2     a “Big Bang”. Then the dust     3    (settle) into a solid globe. As the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface. Many     4    (science) believe that it was the presence of water that allowed the earth to dissolve     5    (harm) gases and acids into oceans and seas, which made it possible for life to develop.

Millions of years later, the first small plants appeared on the surface of the water. Their development     6    (follow) by early shellfish, all sorts of fish, green plants and land animals. Reptiles     7    (produce) young generally by laying eggs while mammals gave birth to young baby animals. Dinosaurs existed on the earth for over 140 million years before they suddenly disappeared. The reason     8     they disappeared still remains a mystery.

Finally, humans appeared and spread all over the earth. But they are putting too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which prevents heat from     9    (escape) from the earth into space. As a result of this, people believe the earth may become too hot to live on. So     10     life will continue on the earth will depend on how this problem can be solved.

7 . 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或填入括号内单词的正确形式。

I felt butterflies in my stomach when I started calligraphy class ten years ago. I wondered what I was doing there. At that moment, I couldn't have known that I'd just made one of the best     1    (choose) of my life.

I sat down and listened to the teacher introducing the tools of the craft. Then     2     was the first time for me that I had tried my hand. I took up the brush, using the correct gesture,     3    (dip) it in the ink, and carefully wrote "one"     4     Chinese.

Over     5     past five years, I have learned to make versions of well-known poems. Calligraphy seemed like a bridge,     6     connected me to authors from centuries past. Stroke(笔画) by stroke, word by word, I could feel their emotions, cherished my own peace and learned     7     (appreciate) my daily life.

Now, calligraphy is not just a hobby,     8    a way to remove myself from the worries of life. Rolling out the paper, I can write for a whole day. Calligraphy     9     (able) me to balance my busy schedule and live     10     (peace).

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空格处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

I have a degree in business. However, it was my father's decision for me to pursue a business major. Nevertheless, even if my college     1     (experience) were fantastic, I still had no interest in any field of commerce, let alone having a long-term career     2     a businesswoman.

After I     3     (graduate), I worked as a marketing     4     (plan) at a computer company. My pay and working environment were great; however, I still didn’t feel happy     5     (do) something I wasn’t interested in. After two months of working there, I made up my mind     6     (quit) and decided to do     7     I love, namely teaching English. I have now been an English teacher for over twenty years. I love my job and love being with my students.

If you are in a place     8    you don’t love what you are learning or doing, please ask yourself what you are really passionate for, and what you     9     (true) want for your life. Don’t rush to get yourself a quick answer. Take some time to think about what career could make you happy. The important thing is that you are happy and then you will be able to bring happiness to people around you. There is a quote that says, "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." If you love what you are doing, you will be     10     (success).

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

During the     1     (twenty) century , the temperature of the earth     2     (rise) about one degree Fahrenheit. It is a rapid increase when compared    3     other natural changes .

There is no doubt    4    the earth is becoming warmer. Scientists believe     5     is human activity that has caused this global warming. The increase in the earth's temperature is due to the    6     (burn) of fossil fuels. Some byproducts of this process     7     (call) “greenhouse” gases, the most important one of    8    is carbon dioxide. Without the “greenhouse effect”, the earth would be thirty-three degree Celsius    9     (cool) than it is. So, we need those gases. The problem begins when we add huge quantities of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, causing the global temperature     10     (go) up.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
I was nine years old when I learnt to ride a bike. The bike was a birthday present from my uncle. You can imagine how _(excite) I was when I saw the bike, and I begged my uncle to teach me how ________ (ride) it right away. However, before I got on the bike, I felt _________ (extreme) nervous and I was afraid that I would fall off and hurt _________ (me). My uncle held onto the seat and helped me to get _______ the bike. While I was riding, he was running along beside me, holding the seat so I would not fall over. I was so _________ (grate) to him for his help.
As I was practicing, I became more and more confident. Then, I heard my uncle shouting, “You are riding it by yourself now!” I was both excited and scared. I was really riding by myself, but _________ if I fell off? As I was wondering about this, my uncle ran after me and got hold of the bike. I _______ (slow) down and came to a stop. My heart was still beating fast when I got off the bike. ________ (late) that day, I felt like I was walking on air! I am still thankful to my uncle for teaching me to ride ________ bike on my ninth birthday.