() 5. Mr Smith is popular with the students ______ he always makes his class interesting.
A.until
B.while
C.because
D.although

C

本题可根据各选项连词的含义及句子之间的逻辑关系来进行分析。
选项A：“until”意为“直到……为止”，引导时间状语从句，不符合句子前后“受欢迎”和“使课堂有趣”之间的逻辑关系，所以A选项错误。
选项B：“while”意为“当……时候；然而”，引导时间状语从句或表示对比，此处句子并非时间关系或对比关系，所以B选项错误。
选项C：“because”意为“因为”，引导原因状语从句。“Mr Smith is popular with the students”（史密斯先生受学生欢迎）是结果，“he always makes his class interesting”（他总是使他的课堂有趣）是原因，二者是因果关系，所以C选项正确。
选项D：“although”意为“虽然；尽管”，引导让步状语从句，不符合句子前后逻辑关系，所以D选项错误。

( ) 6. —What kind of music do you like best?
—, because it is serious and has a lasting value.

A.Folk
B.Jazz
C.Classical music
D.Rock

C

首先分析题目，问题是“你最喜欢哪种音乐？”回答需要依据音乐类型的特点。A选项“Folk”（民谣），通常风格较为质朴、贴近生活；B选项“Jazz”（爵士乐），节奏多变、富有即兴性；C选项“Classical music”（古典音乐），具有严肃性且具有持久的艺术价值；D选项“Rock”（摇滚乐），节奏强烈、充满激情。根据回答中“it is serious and has a lasting value”（它严肃且具有持久的价值），这与古典音乐的特点相符。

() 7. —You have joined the Singing Club, haven't you?
—______. I like singing, but I don't have any time.

A.Yes, I do
B.No, I don't
C.Yes, I have
D.No, I haven't

D

首先分析问句“You have joined the Singing Club, haven't you?”，这是一个反意疑问句，其回答要根据实际情况。答句中说“I like singing, but I don't have any time.”，意思是喜欢唱歌但没有时间，说明没有加入唱歌俱乐部。对于反意疑问句的回答，否定回答是“No, 主语+助动词否定形式”，这里助动词是have，所以回答是“No, I haven't”。

() 8. ______ a football fan, John is looking forward to ______ the coming World Cup.
A.As; watch
B.For; watch
C.As; watching
D.For; watching

C

首先分析第一个空，根据句意“作为一个足球迷，约翰正期待着观看即将到来的世界杯”，“作为”应用介词as，故排除B、D选项。再分析第二个空，look forward to是固定短语，意为“期待”，其中to是介词，后面应接名词、代词或动名词作宾语，因此第二个空应填watching，排除A选项。

三、阅读理解
Come and join us! What are you doing this summer? Summer holidays are the time when you can discover new interests and hobbies. Look at these summer camps. Here are two exciting things you could do instead of spending time in front of your computer screen.
Photography course at the art centre
Come to our summer course! You'll learn all the ways that top photographers take wonderful photos.
During this three-week course, you'll be taught by the skilful teachers from the art school. At the end of the course, all the photos will be shown in a special show at the museum. The first course starts on 12 July, so call or email us now!
The action sport your parents might not want you to try
▲ Try BMX biking in a training course. It will teach you how to ride this kind of bike safely. Tell your parents they can relax! You'll always be with a skilful teacher. As you become more confident, you'll learn to do jumps and other moves. You will really surprise your friends! If you like speed, this is a course you can't afford to miss.
() 1. Where can you take the summer photography course?
A. At the art school.
B. At the art centre.
C. At the art museum.
D. In front of your computer screen.
() 2. During the photography course, you will be able to ______.
A. enjoy a special show at the hall
B. get a surprising gift
C. try different cameras
D. learn to take great photos
() 3. The bike training course gives you a chance to ______.
A. learn from classmates
B. enjoy speed
C. meet sports stars
D. relax with parents
() 4. Both of the summer camps ______.
A. are free
B. last for three weeks
C. hold special shows
D. have skilful teachers
() 5. Which of the following can be put in the blank " ▲ "?
A. Be creative!
B. Be patient!
C. Be organized!
D. Be brave!

1. B
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. D

1. 根据题干中的“Where can you take the summer photography course?”可知，问的是摄影课程的地点。根据文章中的“Photography course at the art centre”可知，摄影课程在艺术中心进行，因此答案为B。
2. 根据题干中的“During the photography course, you will be able to ______.”可知，问的是摄影课程期间能够做什么。根据文章中的“You'll learn all the ways that top photographers take wonderful photos.”可知，在摄影课程期间，可以学习拍摄精彩照片的方法，因此答案为D。
3. 根据题干中的“The bike training course gives you a chance to ______.”可知，问的是自行车训练课程能够带来什么机会。根据文章中的“If you like speed, this is a course you can't afford to miss.”可知，自行车训练课程能够让人享受速度，因此答案为B。
4. 根据题干中的“Both of the summer camps ______.”可知，问的是两个夏令营的共同点。根据文章中的“During this three-week course, you'll be taught by the skilful teachers from the art school.”和“You'll always be with a skilful teacher.”可知，两个夏令营都有技艺高超的老师授课，因此答案为D。
5. 根据题干中的“Which of the following can be put in the blank ' ▲ '?”可知，问的是哪个选项可以填入空白处。根据文章中的“The action sport your parents might not want you to try”和“Try BMX biking in a training course.”可知，这项运动具有一定的危险性，需要勇气去尝试，因此答案为D，即“Be brave!”。