()2.Healthy eating regular exercise is the best way to keep fit.

A.less than
B.instead of
C.such as
D.together with

2. D

()3.— Paul, do you know the famous words by Neil Armstrong?
— Oh, you mean “one small step for (a) man, one giant for mankind”?

A.progress
B.jump
C.walk
D.leap

3. D

()4.Armstrong received the order to the flight because something unexpected happened.

A.cut；down
B.cut；into
C.cut；short
D.cut；off

4. C

()5.— Why did they the waste bottles?
— To do DIY work.

A.take up
B.take back
C.take over
D.take on

5. B

()6.— The hair product is being at present.
— You mean if it’s up to standard, it will be put on the market soon.

A.used
B.tested
C.shown
D.sold

6. B

()7.During the May Day holiday, I had a terrible experience heavy traffic. I was trapped for 13 hours on the highway.

A.as well as
B.instead of
C.according to
D.because of

7. D

()8.The doctors and nurses managed the lives of patients, though they didn’t have enough medicine.

A.save
B.saving
C.to save
D.to saving

8. C

四、(2025·苏州市吴中区模拟改编)短文填空。
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Huang Xuhua, China’s first-generation nuclear submarine(核潜艇)chief 1. (design), passed away at the age of 99 on February 6th 2025. He is considered as the “father of China’s nuclear submarines”. Born in a small village, Huang had a deep 2. (interested)in science and technology from a young age. He studied hard and finally became an engineer.
In the 1950s, China decided to develop its own nuclear submarines to strengthen its national defense(防御). Huang 3. (choose)to lead the project, which was a top secret and full of challenges.
For many years, Huang and his team worked in poor conditions, far away from their families. They faced plenty of technical difficulties and had to solve 4. (they)with limited resources. No matter how hard, Huang never gave up. He was determined(决心)to make China’s nuclear submarine dream come true.
After years of hard work, China’s first nuclear submarine was 5. (success)launched(使下水). It was 6. exciting moment for Huang and his team. The submarine’s successful launch 7. (mean)that China had joined the ranks of countries with advanced(先进的)nuclear submarine technology.
Huang Xuhua’s achievement and effort have inspired many people. He is a true hero who has made big contributions 8. China’s national defense. Even in his retirement, Huang continued to share his knowledge 9. experience with younger generations, encouraging them to follow their dreams and make a contribution to the country.
Huang’s life was like the submarine in the deep sea—silent, but with strong power. He devoted himself to his career without 10. (ask)for return. He is a man whose hard work and determination have changed the history, and will always be remembered.

1. designer 2. interest 3. was chosen 4. them 5. successfully 6. an 7. meant 8. to 9. and 10. asking