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hey needed something __30__, so they searched the farm yard for an object. After much struggle (努力 ), they__31__to drag a railroad tie (鐵路枕木 ) to the edge of the well and __32__ it into the well. After several seconds, a __33__ ran across the yard and dove into the open hole without any hesitation. The two tourists stood there in__34__ After a while a farmer appeared and told them that he was looking for a__35__ goat. The tourists told the farmer about the goat diving into the well. “That couldn39。(共 10小題,每小題 1分) When my wife and I went to live in (16) ______ Arab country, my (17) _____ (friend) told us to be prepared for the culture shock. Later, we (18) ______ (know) that their advice was right. The culture shock started with the weather. (19) _____ hot weather made us feel so (20) _____ (tire). Another culture shock (21) ______ (be) the working week. We worked from Saturdays to Wednesdays, including Sundays. They have strict (22) _____ (rule) for women. Women cannot let people see their faces in public. All dresses worn by women have to cover the body (23) _____ (plete). They do not let women drive cars either. In our free time, we went camping in the desert. We also enjoyed (24) ______ (ride) on the camels. In the end, we enjoyed the life there (25) ______ their culture is very different from the American culture. III. 完形填空 ( 15分) 閱讀下面短文。(共 4小題,每小題 1分) ( ) 12. Next week is a long _____, so many people will spend their days travelling. A. week B. event C. vacation ( ) 13. She is a(n) _____ movie star, People all over the world know her. A. beautiful B. humorous C. international ( ) 14. Huang Jiguang is a _____ hero of China. All Chinese people are proud of him. A. national B. clever C. friendly ( ) 15. My sister likes eating junk food, ______ French fries. A. normally B. especially C. actually II. 語法填空題。(共 8小題,每小題 1分) ( ) 1. I often help with some housework in my spare time. A. busy B. happy C. free ( ) 2. To a certain degree, my mother is my first teacher. She has taught me much. A. In my opinion B. To my surprise C. To a certain point ( ) 3. What will you do if you fail the English exam? I will work harder to get a good grade next time. A. are unsuccessful in B. are successful in C. are bored with ( ) 4. I managed to get the chance to study in America. I am so happy. A. wanted to get B. succeeded in getting C. started to get ( ) 5. Many people want to know what stars do in their everyday life. A. working B. daily C. good ( ) 6. Most parents like to do whatever they can for their kids. They think that’s love. A. nothing B. something C. anything ( ) 7. The old man is very kind. He often helps others when they are in trouble. A. friendly B. excellent C. important ( ) 8. All contestants are required to arrive at the studio before 9 tomorrow morning. A. provided