9. — Would you like to go climbing tomorrow?
— I'd like to, but I am not sure ______ I will finish my work by then or not.
A.if
B.whether
C.that
D.which

B

10. (2024·连云港模拟)— It's believed that our moods are sometimes ______ by colours.
— Right! Many scientists are doing some research on this subject.

A.required
B.chosen
C.influenced
D.practised

C

11. As soon as I heard the news that I passed the driving test, I felt at once.
A.angry
B.relaxed
C.afraid
D.nervous

B

12. — I am afraid he has some difficulty the Chemistry problem.
— Let's help him.
A.to work on
B.to work out
C.work on
D.in working out

D

13. — Are you going swimming this afternoon? — I'd rather ______ with you.
A.to go shopping
B.went shopping
C.going shopping
D.go shopping

D

14. In Western countries, women are always dressed ______ white ______ their wedding day, because white is the colour of purity.
A.on; on
B.in; in
C.on; in
D.in; on

D

15. — Would you please help me move this desk? — I am happy to help you.
A.Of course not.
B.Certainly.
C.I agree with you.
D.I'm afraid not.

B

三、(2024·连云港市灌云县期中改编)根据短文意思和首字母提示,写出一个完整正确的单词。
Red is the colour of China. Among all the 1. c, red is most easily seen. The colour red is fresh and pure, and in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted by the colour red not only 2. b it makes people excited, but also because it has rich meanings in Chinese 3. c and history.
No country in the world has ever used a colour in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives colour to the soul of the nation. In the past, red 4. r mystery(神秘). Even now Chinese people love the colour much more than others do. It can be said that "China Red" is an everlasting(永久的) theme for China, and an 5. i colour for the Chinese people. "China Red" has become very popular words, attracting the world's attention.
Finding red things in China is very easy, as you can see the colour 6. e. All traditional red things have been playing 7. s roles in China. Red is the colour of the 8. l, health, harmony, happiness, peace and so on. Only real things and events fully show and explain its beauty. The colour can be alive and meaningful only when it's 9. c with people.
In China, red is more than just a colour. It carries the long history and culture of China. China Red is 10. f of mysterious charm(魅力) beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel and discover!

1. colours 2. because 3. culture 4. represented 5. important 6. everywhere 7. special 8. luck 9. connected 10. full