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。

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.

2 . 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).

3 . 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).

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.

5 . 语法填空

Luoyang is one of the cities in China     1     artistic, religious and scientific cultures all once developed like never before. Daoism began there and the first Buddhist temple     2     （build）in the city. This special spot is not only the hometown of China’s most famous     3     （invent）including papermaking, printing and the compass, but also home to the nation's most brilliant poets and painters.

Today, Luoyang still attracts many tourists every year. Located in the middle reaches（中游）of the Yellow River in Central China's Henan Province and     4     （surround）by mountains and plains, Luoyang occupies     5     important strategic（战略的）location.

As one of China's ancient capitals, Luoyang was a seat of power for 13 dynasties and is a city with a splendid historical and     6     （culture）background. Its long history endows（赋予）it with rich culture, which is     7     （easy）seen in grand palaces, temples and caves. The city is also well known     8     the“City of Peony”. In spring, many tourists travel to Luoyang     9     （appreciate） the beautiful peony. Luoyang is now an energetic and charming tourist place that     10     （welcome）guests from all over the world to explore its glorious past.

6 . 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.