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。

Justin, my brother, has been missing for several days. I miss him very much. I'm worried something bad has happened to him.     1    I didn't see him that night, I heard him     2    ( play) his favorite CD in his bedroom. But where has he gone?

Yesterday a lady     3    ( name) Mavis Wood told me that she once     4    ( take) away by aliens. They did some research on her. But     5     (luck) , they returned her home without any     6     (injure) . If Justin has been taken away by aliens too, I hope they will return him soon.

My parents have been     7    (worry) about Justin. Soon after he was found missing, they called the police. However, the police are not making much progress. They are very puzzled,    8    ( say) that they would try their best to find out the reason     9     Justin had been missing. Dad is very disappointed with them. He doesn't think they are doing their job well. Mum is so worried    10    she can't sleep well. I hope Justin will come home soon and tell us what happened to him. I want all of us to be together again.

2 . 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。

Many times we spare no effort at work, offering hours of overtime by ignoring our family life. We spend time    1    people who we have nothing in common with, and attend social     2     (activity) we have no interest in. We always find ourselves living our lives in the way    3     pleases and impresses others instead of being ourselves. In fact, for most of people, they only think about     4     (they) 99% of the time, and     5     (rare) give us a second thought, as a result of     6     we often end up unhappy and feeling out of place.

In view of this, it’s time to think about ourselves, our own family, and start creating a future which is    7     (base) on our own likes and dislikes. Thus, think it over next time when we     8    (require) to work overtime. Trying to be a loving parent or good friend     9     (be) very likely to give us far more     10     (please) and a feeling of security, connection and belonging.

3 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

This weekend many families in America will celebrate Mother’s Day. The event dates back to   May 9, 1914,     1     America’s President Wilson   established the official     holiday. Some people had begun campaigning for the holiday a few years     2     (early).   Finally in 1914, the president made it official. He declared that each second Sunday in May     3     (dedicate) to thanking the nation’s mothers. He also ordered all government     buildings     4     (display) the national flag on that day. According to President Wilson, this was done “as a public expression of …love …for the mothers of our country.”

Before long, people in other   countries     5     (begin) asking for a similar   holiday to celebrate their mothers. Mexico celebrated its first official Mother’s Day on May 10, 1922. May 10th became their annual holiday because the country preferred a fixed date to     6     that changed.

Other countries are happy to share the day with the United States. Some on the list include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Japan and Turkey.

Oddly enough, the U.S. Congress rejected a Mother’s Day resolution at first. Today, though, Mother’s Day is a highly popular holiday. It’s also very successful commercially. Along with giving cards,   candy   and flowers,     7     (take) moms out for brunch is a very popular gesture. America’s National Restaurant Association says Mother’s Day is the year’s most popular day for eating out.

But why do we honor our mothers? Many moms lovingly dedicate their lives to their children. Moms sacrifice time, sleep and often their own dreams. Moms try to provide a strong foundation     8     children   can   build   their   lives. With     9     (love)   care,   mothers guide their children toward adulthood.

When we consider everything our mothers have done for us, how can we not honor them? There’s no need to wait for a national holiday, though. Every day is a great opportunity to tell our mothers     10     they mean to us.

4 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

(Every year on my birthday, from the time I turned 12, a white gardenia was delivered to my house in Bethesda, Md. No card or note came with it.)

I don’t remember ever slamming my door     1     anger at her and shouting, “You just don’t understand!” Because she did understand.

One month before my high-school graduation, my father died of a heart attack. My feelings ranged from grief to abandonment, fear and over-whelming anger that my dad was missing some of     2    (important) events in my life. I became completely uninterested in my upcoming graduation, the senior-class play and the prom. But my mother, in the midst of her own grief,     3     not hear of my skipping any of those things.

The day before my father died, my mother and I     4     (go) shopping for a prom dress. We’d found a spectacular one, with yards of dotted Swiss in red, white and blue.     5     made me feel like Scarlett O’ Hara, but it was the wrong size. When my father died, I forgot the dress.

My mother didn’t. The day before the prom, I found that dress – in the right size – draped majestically over the living room sofa. It     6    (present) to me – beautifully, artistically, lovingly. I didn’t care if I had a new dress or not. But my mother did. She wanted her children to feel     7     (love) and lovable, creative and imaginative, imbued with a sense    8     there was magic in the world and beauty in the face of adversity. In truth, my mother wanted her children to see     9     much like the gardenia – lovely, strong and perfect – with an aura of magic and perhaps a bit of mystery.

My mother died ten days after I was married, I was 22. That was the year the gardenias stopped     10     (come).

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

A Great Friendship

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison met in 1776. Could it have been any other year? They worked together and started to further American Revolution and later to shape the official new plan of the government,    1    (develop) a close friendship, which lasted for 50 years. There were    2    (share) purposes and a common end on both sides. Four and a half months    3    he died, when he was ill and worried about his family, Jefferson wrote to his longtime friend. His words and Madison's reply remind us that friends are friends till death.

"The friendship which     4    (exist)between us for half a century, the harmony of our political principles an pursuits have been sources of constant happiness to me through that long period. it's also been a great comfort to me     5    (believe)that you are engaged in vindicating(证实)to the younger generation the course that we've pursued for preserving to them. If ever the earth has noticed a system of administration conducted with    6    single and keen eye to the general interest and happiness of those committed to, it must be the system protected by truth, to    7     our lives have been devoted. To myself, you have been a great supporter throughout life. Take care of me when dead and be assured that I should leave with you my last affections.”

A week later, Madison replied.

“You cannot look back    8     the long period of our private friendship and political harmony with more affecting recollections than I do.     9    they are a source of pleasure to you, they are the same to me. We cannot be deprived(失去)of the happy consciousness of the pure devotion to the public goodand I have confidence     10     sufficient evidence will find its way to another generation to ensure, after we are gone, whatever of justice may be withheld while we are here.”

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。

A tramp lay down and slept in a park. He had been sleeping for about 5 minutes the     1     a young couple walked by. The couple stopped, woke the tramp up, and asked him, “Excuse me. Do you know what the time is?” The tramp     2    (reply), “I’m sorry—I don’t have a watch, so I don’t know the time.” The couple apologized for waking him up and then walked away.

The tramp lay down again, and after a few minutes went back to sleep. Just then, a woman,     3     was out walking her dog, shook the tramp’s shoulder until he woke up again. The woman said, “I’m sorry to trouble you, but I’m afraid I’ve lost my watch—do you happen     4    (know) the time?” The tramp was a little annoyed at     5    (wake) up again, but he     6    (polite) told the woman that he didn’t have a watch and didn’t know the time.

After the woman had left, the tramp came up with     7     idea. He opened the bag that contained all his     8    (belong) and got out a pen, a piece of paper and a piece of string.     9     the paper, he wrote down, “I do not have a watch. I do not know the time.” He then hung the paper round his neck and finally dropped off again.

About 15 minutes later, a policeman who was walking through the park noticed the tramp asleep on the bench, and the sign around     10    (he) neck. He then woke the tramp up and said, “I read your sign. I thought you’d like to know that it’s 2:30 pm.”

7 . 在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式

One morning, I       1     (wait) at the bus stop，    2     (worry) about being late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop,     3     some of them looked very anxious and disappointed. When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next     4    the window, so I had     5    good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike caught my     6     (attend)--he was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused to stop     7    we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept riding. He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked, "    8    anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop? "A woman on the bus shouted, "Oh, dear! It’s    9     (I)". She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase     10     ( grate). Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers suddenly became friendly to one another.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

All our teachers try to make classes lively and     1    (interest), so that we won’t get    2    (bore). The class of my English teacher is organized well although some students often say they hate this subject. I know I can’t avoid     3    (lose) my confidence unless I work hard. I also know I must make sure of enough time and energy    4    (learn) English. I once    5    (admit) to my parents that I had trouble with my English learning and they encouraged me greatly. The teacher is always strict     6    me. With my teacher     7    (help) me, I have made great progress in English. Last week, I didn’t get nervous in the English examination or answer incorrectly,     8    meant that I succeeded. My teacher thinks I am shy     9    much more intelligent than other students! In my opinion, my English teacher is patient, energetic and serious in his English literature class, and he leaves me such a deep and good    10    (impress). I will show respect for him forever.

9 . 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。

During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem    1    (dislike) being questioned. They may be    2    (willing) to talk about their work in school. This is a normal    3    (develop) at this age, though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of     4     (become) independent. They try to be adult while they are sill growing up. Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions     5    (ask) out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up on them.

Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters    6    their schoolwork and future plan    7     should not push them to talk if they don't want to. As they try to be adult,     8    (teenager) may experiment with drugs, alcohol or smoking, so parents should    9    (careful) watch for any sign of unusual behavior    10    may be connected with these and get help if necessary.

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My dear husband，

I am sending you this letter by e－mail so that you will be sure     1    (read) it.Please forgive us for leaving，but I think you should know what has happened at home since your computer entered our lives two years ago.You just spend all day playing games or     2    (chat) online.After all，both the kids and I need a normal life so we chose to leave.The children are doing well.Tommy is seven now and he is a bright and handsome boy.He has developed     3     great interest in arts.You should be very proud     4     him.Little Jennifer turned five in September.    5     is an attractive child and quite smart.She still remembers the day     6     you spent the whole afternoon with us on her birthday.Now we     7     (take) a trip and I have to do the packing.I have hired a housekeeper to take care of things while we are away.I believe she can put things     8     order，fill your coffee cup and bring your meals to your desk，just the way you like it.I hope you and the computer will have a     9    (love) time while we are not at home.Tommy，Jennifer and I will miss you often.Try to remember us while your computer is booting，or call me on condition     10     you think we are more important than the computer.