1 . 根据前后文语境，选择适合的词进行填空,答案必须和课文原文一样，否则不给分。

attempt     balance     contributions     document     disappear     establish     issue     likely preserve     proposal     promote     process     progress     solutions     turned

Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible     1     everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and keeping the right     2     between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. 

Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great     3    . In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the     4     led to protests. Water from the dam would     5     damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government     6     to the United Nations for help in 1959. 

A committee     7     to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for     8     from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the     9    , conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. Finally, a     10     was signed, and the work began in 1960.

3 . 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. resist	B. illegal	C. include	D. decision	E. positive
F. negative	G. exploration	H. situation	I. judgement

Peer Pressure

Teenage years are one of the most exciting yet confusing stages in a person’s life. You are no longer a child, yet not quite an adult. You are at a time of     1    , trying to find out your preferences, one of which, is your pastime.

Some pastimes have no moral implications. For example, shall we play basketball or soccer? However, there are other choices that need to be made based on your values, beliefs and principles in life. Some examples     2     attending a party where there will be alcohol and drugs freely given out, lying to your parents or even skipping school to watch a movie with some friends. How do you respond? Are you tempted to follow them?

Wanting to feel part of a group may force you to do things against your better     3    . However, it is right to say no to anything that is     4    , potentially causes harm or is hurtful to you or others. You may be afraid to refuse for fear of losing friends or being laughed at but do not let that stop you from standing up to peer pressure and being true to yourself. If your friends are true friends, they will respect your     5     and not force you to join them.

There are some steps you may take to steer clear from     6     peer pressure. Firstly, stay away from friends who force you to do things that you know are wrong. Instead, spend more time with friends who share the same values and principles as you. Next, be true to yourself and stand up for what you believe in. And if a     7     gets out of hand, do not hesitate to approach an adult you trust for help.

It may not always be easy to     8     peer pressure, but do know that you will feel good about yourself later. And even without you realising it, you may have been an activator in your group to bring about a positive change. Others in your group may just follow your lead and gain courage to always do the right thing.

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.regularly       B.instant       C.access       D.divide E.normally       F.obtain       G.refer       H.complicated

Among the note-taking forms in today’s US schools, the Cornell method is widely recommended. Providing a form for concentrating and organizing notes, the Cornell method sets up a system to direct students to     1    the paper into two columns. The note-taking column, which is usually on the right, is twice the size of the key word column on the left. The student should leave five to seven lines blank, at the bottom of the page．

Notes from a lecture or teaching occupy the note-taking column which     2    contain the main ideas of the textbook or lecture. Most     3    ideas and long sentences are avoided while symbols or abbreviations (缩写)are preferred instead. To assist with future reviews,     4    thoughts or questions should be noted down as soon as possible so that the students may     5    to these points for reflection or further research. The key-word column is a suitable place to note down these ideas. These ideas may later turn into potential research results as students are always encouraged to reflect on the notes     6    or go deep into the questions further．

Within 24 hours after the note-taking, the student must revise and then produce a short summary in the bottom space. Such move helps him to understand the topic better. When preparing for a test, the student has     7    to a brief but detailed record of the previous classes．

5 . 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. overall          B. financially       C. decision       D. positive       E. strive        F. joyful G. influence       H. devoted          I. physically        J. situations          K. affected

Happiness, according to the Oxford English dictionary, is based on luck or good fortune. Joy, on the other hand, is described as a vivid emotion of pleasure. Thus, happiness depends on     1    ; joy, on our emotional well-being.

If you know joyful people, you will probably notice common traits among them. Joyful people are often healthy, both     2     and mentally; they value strong     3     relationships, and they don’t allow the extremes of life - sudden highs or sudden lows - to     4     them too much. Joyful people lead a more stable life. But these abilities do not just arrive; they have to be worked at.

Teaching ourselves to be joyful may be one of the greatest things we can do to enhance our     5     health. However it is important to understand that joy is an emotion that arises from within us and is not     6     by the things that happen to us. Instead of looking for external things to provide happiness in our lives, we must     7     to find the joy within. We must educate ourselves about joy and work to enhance it in our lives. One way to start is to make a     8     to wake up every morning and find joy in our lives. Think about a special person or a     9     pet. It is our choice to be joyful or fearful. Let’s take the time to train ourselves to be    10     - our lives will be both happier and healthier for it.