【题目】阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。并将答案填写在答题卡上标号的相应位置。

We decide to give a gift to our school for her birthday before 【1】 (graduate). We had a heated discussion 【2】 what gift to give. We think we should do 【3】 we can to help our school. Some advise 【4】 (plant) more trees on the coming Tree-Planting Day to make our campus more beautiful, 【5】 others hold the view 【6】 we should introduce the history of our school to friends, schoolmates or relatives. Besides, we can show 【7】 around our school to make her better 【8】 (know). As far as I am concerned, I'd like to study even 【9】 (hard) for a better university. In this way, our school will be proud of us and thus we can make an even greater 【10】 (contribute) to her.

【题目】She __________ play a joke on him in case he becomes angry.

A. dares not B. dares not to

C. dare not D. not dare

【题目】I have a tight budget for the trip, so I'm not going to fly __________ the airlines lower ticket prices.

A. once B. if

C. after D. unless

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项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。

When you’re all comfortable and warm, watching the snowflakes pile up outside, you might wonder, what about the poor animals? No fire. No cocoa. No blankets. 【1】

Well, it’s really people who aren’t designed to live in cold climates. 【2】 Geese have built-in down comforters. Bears have fur coats. Robins just fly south. But look at people. No fur. No feathers. No fair! And not everyone can jet off to Florida when it snows.

【3】 Mainly, our big brains. Still, it’s taken us a long time to figure out how to cope with cold weather, and along the way we’ve borrowed a few tricks from the animals, too.

When you put on a jacket, you feel warm. Why? Because your jacket traps the heat your body produces. Your body uses the food you eat as fuel to stay warm. 【4】 Active muscles burn more fuel and produce more heat. That’s why you shiver when you’re cold. By shivering, your body is doing its best to get your muscles moving and warm you up.

【5】 Even in the coldest weather, your brain needs lots of warm blood. That’s one reason why your feet and hands get cold --- your body is sending heat to your brain. If you put on a hat, you will find that your feet and hands get warmer.

A. How do they stand it?

B. It can no longer trap a layer of warm air.

C. If you run or jump around, you feel even warmer.

D. So what do people to help beat the cold?

E. Animals have lots of cool ways to survive the winter.

F. That’s because water carries heat away from your skin.

G. The most important part of your body to keep warm is your brain.

【题目】—I'm sorry, but I didn't mean __________ out your secret.

—But you know, letting out one's secret means __________ one's feelings.

A. to let; to hurt B. letting; hurting

C. to let; hurting D. letting; to hurt

【题目】The police tried _________ to break up the protest crowds.

A. in vain B. on vain

C. at vain D. with vain

【题目】Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.

Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup (基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.

Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.

Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!

While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers．The danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.

While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.

【1】Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1?

A. To express his doubts.

B. To compare different ideas.

C. To introduce points for discussion.

D. To describe the conditions on Earth.

【2】 What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2?

A. Humans are nature-born to do so.

B. Humans have the tendency to fight.

C. Humans may find new sources of food.

D. Humans don’t like to stay in the same place.

【3】 What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?

A. Our genetic makeup.

B. Resources on the earth.

C. The adaptive ability of humans.

D. By-products in space exploration.

【题目】Sicily, an island of Italy, is home to beautiful beaches, outstanding food, and a bit of Italian history on every corner. It’s located just southwest of the Italian mainland and it’s the largest Mediterranean island. Controlled by many armies over the centuries, it became the site of Roman and Greek colonies(殖民地). Those cultures remain to this day.

As part of the Year of Italy in China, an exhibition of Sicilian culture is being held at the National Museum of China from April 29 to June 27. Although they have a rich culture and history, Sicilian people lead a simple life. Living on land with fertile (肥沃的) soil, most of them work in agriculture, fishing and of course tourism.

In Sicily, most stores and businesses are closed from one to four in the afternoon. Streets become crowded around five as people start to go out and engage in a variety of activities. They may take a walk to the shops, enjoy a pastry (糕点)or just meet up with friends.

Food is one of the great pleasures of Sicilian people. There is an old Sicilian saying: “With a contented stomach, your heart is forgiving. With an empty stomach you forgive nothing.”

People will go miles out their way to eat fresh seafood, such as tuna(金枪鱼), swordfish(箭鱼) and sardines(沙丁鱼).

Pasta (意大利面)is the main food. Each region has its seasonal pasta dishes, and every family cook their own specialty. Bread is common too. As another Sicilian saying goes, “A table without bread is like a day without sunshine.” In Sicily, bread is always freshly baked or bought, and usually twice a day.

【1】What can be learned from the passage?

A. Sicily is the only island in Italy.

B. It is easy to do shopping in the afternoon.

C. Sicily was controlled by several countries.

D. Sicilian people seldom take part in activities.

【2】The local people work in several fields EXCEPT .

A. fishing B. mining C. tourism D. agriculture

【3】The underlined sentence in the last paragraph is used to show .

A. bread is a must for Sicilians

B. food is a great pleasure for them

C. bread should be cooked every day

D. Sicilians have nothing to eat but bread

【4】The best title of this passage might be______.

A. Italian people

B. Italian culture

C. A Sicilian exhibition

D. Sicily—an Island of Italy

【题目】—Was his father very strict with him when he was at school?

—Yes. He had never praised him _________ he became one of the top students in his grade.

A. after B. unless

C. until D. when

【题目】In some parts of London, missing a bus means __________ for another hour.

A. waiting B. to wait

C. wait D. to be waiting