A proposal has been put forward at a recent video conference that measures______ to raise the citizens’ awareness of traffic safety.

A. be taken B. must be taken

C. should take D. would take

Unfortunately, the young mother has trouble ______ a balance between work and family.

A. being striking B. to strike

C. to be stricken D. striking

—Don’t be a slave to work, Ralph! You must take it easy sometimes.

—I can’t help it._________.

A. Easier said than done

B. Nothing is easier than fault-finding

C. Easy come, easy go

D. Better late than never

The message we’d like to _______ is that consumers should spend their money sensibly while shopping online.

A. get through B. get across

C. get over D. get along

Study shows that walking fast at your old age is a ___ that you will live a long life.

A. sign B. mark C. symbol D. signal

______is going to go climbing please gathers at the school gate at 8 on Sunday morning.

A. Anyone B. The one C. Whoever D. Who

Key European governments insist Iraq’s co-operation ____ good and military and

action ______ to allow inspections to continue

A. be, be delayed

B. is, delay

C. should be, be delayed

D. is , be delayed

How did you find your visit to the museum, John? --- ______

A. By taking a No. 3 bus.

B. Oh, wonderful, indeed.

C. I went there alone.

D. A classmate of mine showed me the way.

The day I met my best friend for the first time, I was full of anxiety. I was trying to do some for an important oral exam in the local library, but people kept me. I was getting annoyed and of course, I was not able to . Suddenly I heard someone singing loudly behind me. I and glared at the person who was singing. It was a tall girl about the same age as me.

She looked like a sensitive and friendly girl. “How could she be so selfish?” I thought .

I picked up my books, glared at her and shouted, “Thanks to your , I’ve been unable to study. You’re so !”

I left the library in a hurry, leaving my most important textbook . When I got home two hours later, I found my textbook gone. I was so that I almost cried. Just then, the phone rang. A gentle voice the speaker as Jenny and asked if I was Jane. After that I was, she said she had noticed I’d left my book in the library and as my was in it, she asked a librarian to get my phone number. She said she didn’t live far away and could bring it around for me if I needed it.

I sighed with and agreed to meet her at the convenience store down the road. Of course, you’ve who Jenny was. She was just the girl I had shouted at for singing in the library. When I recognized her in the store, I was filled with and apologized for my rude behavior. I felt so , but Jenny just laughed, saying she was glad to see I’d also left my in the library! I couldn’t help laughing and I invited her to my apartment for a cup of tea.

Ever since then we’ve been best friends and we’re getting along well. To be honest, I trust her more than anyone else. I often think how I am. If Jenny hadn’t been a kind person who was willing to my shortcomings, I would have experienced such true friendship.

1.A. research B. revision C. work D. experiment

2.A. watching B. asking C. warning D. disturbing

3.A. speak B. improve C. concentrate D. follow

4.A. turned around B. turned down C. turned off D. turned over

5.A. sadly B. hopelessly C. angrily D. crazily

6.A. practice B. noise C. attitude D. existence

7.A. selfish B. active C. sensitive D. stupid

8.A. out B. around C. aside D. behind

9.A. nervous B. careless C. upset D. forgetful

10.A. introduced B. considered C. took D. remembered

11.A. deciding B. confirming C. realizing D. thinking

12.A. number B. class C. writing D. name

13.A. comfort B. relief C. confidence D. satisfaction

14.A. recognized B. found C. guessed D. heard

15.A. courage B. energy C. doubt D. shame

16.A. worried B. sorry C. terrible D. excited

17.A. glare B. expression C. virtue D. understanding

18.A. considerate B. pleased C. lucky D. grateful

19.A. overcome B. share C. hide D. forgive

20.A. ever B. never C. seldom D. still

Technology and the present generation of kids go hand in hand. Taking advantage of this factor, Lim Hojoon, the designer from South Korea, has come up with an educational gadget (小裝置) especially for children.

Kidget, as the name suggests, is a combination of two words – kid and gadget. This kid-friendly gadget has various uses. When your child is in a mood to read, it takes the form of a storybook. When the mood is to draw and color, this wonder gadget turns into a perfect canvas (畫布). Your child can freely give color to all his/her imaginations. Should he or she wish to have some fun, see this device change into a musical instrument. You too would enjoy doing activities with your loved one using this gadget. This touch screen device will definitely prove to be an ideal friend.

As many parents agree, in this age of technological advancements it is much easier to introduce children to new gadgets than adults. While many adults refrain (克制) from trying out something new, kids are more than prepared to take the leap. Keeping this fact in mind, Kidget is the perfect gift for the child of the 21st century. You will be surprised to see how fast your little one gets acquainted with the device. You might even find yourself lagging (落后) behind at times.

Kidget has another hidden advantage. It helps take the load off young shoulders. With three things rolled into one, a child has much fewer books, stationary items and related goods to carry. It comes with a promise to make life simpler for kids. Not only is it simple to use but also easy to carry along. The stylish protective case comes with a belt attached to it. Children up to 14 years of age, the targeted audience, enjoy the freedom that comes with it.

1. The Kidget probably can’t serve as a ______.

A. storybook B. perfect canvas

C. musical instrument D. television

2.We learn from the second paragraph that Kidget ______.

A. has many functions

B. is only suitable for kids

C. can make kids addicted if not properly used

D. can change its shape and color

3. A hidden advantage of Kidget is that ______.

A. it can be put into a schoolbag

B. children can carry much less with it

C. it has a stylish protective case

D. it contains all the textbooks

4. We can infer from the text that Kidget ______.

A. is easily operated by kids

B. meets with parents’ disapproval

C. needs to be further improved

D. replaces schoolbags