阅读下面课文段落，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文的连贯要求，空格处各填入一个适当的单词，使短文通顺完整。请将答案写在二卷答题纸上。

◣ A ◢

(Book 8  Unit 1 California)

GOLD MINERS

In 1848, not long after the American-Mexican war, gold was discovered in California. The dream of becoming   1.   quickly attracted people from all over the world. The nearest, and therefore the first to arrive,   2.  South Americans and people from the United States. Then adventurers from Europe and Asia soon followed. In fact, few achieved their  3.   of becoming rich. Some died or returned home, but most remained in California to make a life for themselves despite great hardship. They   4.  in the new towns or on farms. By the time California elected to become the thirty-first federal   5.  of the USA in 1850, it was already a multicultural society.

◣ B ◢

(Book 8  Unit 3 The problem of the smakes)

When I called up my mother in the countryside on the telephone she was very upset. “There are some   6. in our courtyard,” she told me. “Snakes come near the house now and   7.  , and they seem to have made their home here, not far from the walnut tree. Can you   8.  rid of them please?” I felt very proud. Here was a chance for me to   9.  myself by inventing something merciful that would  10.   snakes but not harm them. I knew my parents would not like me to hurt these living creatures!

阅读下面课文段落，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文的连贯要求，空格处各填入一个适当的单词，使短文通顺完整。请将答案写在二卷答题纸上。

◣ A ◢

(Book 4 Unit 2  Working the land)

Although he is one of China’s most famous scientists, Yuan Longping considers himself a farmer, for he works the land to do his research. Indeed, his sunburnt face and   1. and his slim, strong body are just like those of millions of Chinese farmers, for whom he has   2.  for the past five decades. Dr Yuan Longping grows what is called super hybrid rice.   3.  1974, he became the first agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high   4.. This special strain of rice makes it possible to produce one-third more of the   5.  in the same fields. Now more than 60% of the rice produced in China each year is from this hybrid strain.

◣ B ◢

(Book 4 Unit 5  Theme parks)

The theme park you are probably most familiar with is Disneyland. It can be found in several   6.  of the world. It will bring you into a magical world and make your dreams come   7. , whether traveling through space, visiting a pirate ship or meeting your favourite fairy tale or Disney cartoon character. As you   8. around the fantasy amusement park, you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or on the street. Of course Disneyland also has many exciting rides, from giant   9. ships to terrifying free-fall drops. With all these attractions, no wonder tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland. If you want to have   10. and more than fun, come to Disneyland!

阅读下面课文段落，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文的连贯要求，空格处各填入一个适当的单词，使短文通顺完整。请将答案写在二卷答题纸上。
◣ A ◢
(Book 4 Unit 2  Working the land)
Although he is one of China’s most famous scientists, Yuan Longping considers himself a farmer, for he works the land to do his research. Indeed, his sunburnt face and   【小题1】 and his slim, strong body are just like those of millions of Chinese farmers, for whom he has   【小题2】  for the past five decades. Dr Yuan Longping grows what is called super hybrid rice.   【小题3】  1974, he became the first agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high   【小题4】. This special strain of rice makes it possible to produce one-third more of the   【小题5】  in the same fields. Now more than 60% of the rice produced in China each year is from this hybrid strain.
◣ B ◢
(Book 4 Unit 5  Theme parks)
The theme park you are probably most familiar with is Disneyland. It can be found in several   【小题6】  of the world. It will bring you into a magical world and make your dreams come   【小题7】 , whether traveling through space, visiting a pirate ship or meeting your favourite fairy tale or Disney cartoon character. As you   【小题8】 around the fantasy amusement park, you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or on the street. Of course Disneyland also has many exciting rides, from giant   【小题9】 ships to terrifying free-fall drops. With all these attractions, no wonder tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland. If you want to have   【小题10】 and more than fun, come to Disneyland!

B卷  (满分50分)
第一部分完型填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个最适合上下文的单词并注意单词形式。（共8小题；每小题1.5分，满分12分）
Why is setting goals so important? 1. __________ goals can help you do, be, and experience everything you want in life. Instead 2._________ just letting life happen to you, goals allow 3.______ to make your life happen.
4. _________ people set lots of goals. By setting goals you are taking control of you. It’s like having a map to show you where you want to go. Winners decide what they want in life and then get it by 5.________ plans and setting goals.
Unsuccessful people have 6._______ different story. They just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set and reach. 7.________ is up to you to find out what your goals really are. You are the one 8._______ must decide what to do and in what direction to aim your life.