【题目】When we were at school, we made a _________ to work together in the future, but he broke his promise later．

A．commitment B．contribution

C．presentation D．consequence

【题目】Lionel Messi, _【1】__ player from the South American country of Argentina, is the greatest soccer player alive today. At a young age, he _【2】__(move) to Spain and now plays ___【3】___(profession)for the Barcelona soccer club. Messi started playing soccer at the age of 5 for a small soccer team _【4】____(own) by his father. Even as a young boy, he did very well. But when he was 11 years old, he found out he had a sickness which would prevent him from growing much 【5】____(tall). There was a way to help him grow more, ___【6】_____his parents did not have enough money to pay for his medical needs. So, they looked around for a soccer club __【7】____would be able to do this for them. The clubs in Argentina couldn’t help him, but the famous Barcelona club in Spain offered ___【8】____ (accept) Messi on the junior team and pay for the bills. The Messi family happily took the offer and moved to Spain. In the Barcelona soccer club, Messi was one of the best ___【9】____(play)through his teen years. Messi has surprised the world ___【10】__his incredible talent. He has led Barcelona to many victories and earned his place among the greatest players ever.

【题目】No matter how frustrated she was in her heart, she would _______ others with a smile as usual; she didn’t want to let them know．

A．inspire B．serve C．help D．treat

【题目】When we’re young children, many of us seem to have little trouble making new friends. 【1】 . As adults, we tend to become more guarded with new people and have less time to devote to friendships. Consequently, most of us find it much harder to make new friends. If you’ve never experienced a close friendship, even as a child, you may find it even harder. But we all need and want good friends, even those of us who may sometimes pretend otherwise.

The need for friends is instinctual (本能的). Our survival used to depend on having friends to hunt and find food with, to help us build shelter and keep our families safe. 【2】 They add meaning to life. They help you enjoy the good times and overcome the difficult ones. While strong relationships with friends can be a huge source of fun and pleasure, they are also important for your physical and emotional health.

Good friends can：

● 【3】

Even if it’s just having someone to share your problems with, friends can help you cope with serious illness, the loss of a job or loved one, the breakup of a relationship, or any other challenge in life.

● Help you to reach your goals.

Whether you’re trying to get fit, give up smoking, or otherwise improve your life, encouragement from a friend can really boost your willpower. 【4】

● Improve your mood.

Happiness can be infectious. 【5】

● Reduce stress and depression.

Having an active social life can benefit your immune system and hel reduce isolation, a major factor for depression.

A. Friendships take time to form and even more time to deepen.

B. Provide support when you're going through tough times.

C. But as we age, friendships grow and develop differently.

D. Spending time with positive friends can be happy.

E. Yet they are less important nowadays.

F. It also increases your chances of success.

G. Today，good friends are just as important.

【题目】The cruel reality was ________ for him, so he decided to go on a beach vacation to relax and think about what he should do next．

A．unbearable B．unforgettable

C．unavoidable D．unbelievable

【题目】Paul doesn't have to be made __________. He always works hard.

A. learn B. to learn

C. learned D. learning

【题目】Large quantities of water, as well as some other timely help，__________ since the serious drought hit Yunnan Province.

A. has offered B. have offered

C. have been offered D. has been offered

【题目】History is the best teacher．It _________ records the development of every period, whether it is good or not．

A．faithfully B．typically

C．consequently D．superbly

【题目】__________ of the land in that district __________ covered with trees and grass.

A. Two fifths; is B. Two fifth; are

C. Two fifth; is D. Two fifths; are

【题目】There was __________ apples in the basket and there __________ quantities of milk in the bucket.

A. a number of; were B. quantities of; was

C. a quantity of; were D. a good many; was