(　　)1. We are going to have a party ________ next week. Would you like to come?
A. sometime B. some time C. sometimes D. some times

1. A 【点拨】根据语境可知，此处指不确定的将来的某个时间。故选 A。

(　　)2. You need not only talent but also hard work to become a ________ football player.
A. young B. successful C. happy D. friendly

2. B 【点拨】句意：要成为一名成功的足球运动员，你不仅需要天赋，还需要努力。故选 B。

(　　)3. Young people may risk ________ deaf if they are exposed to very loud music every day.
A. to go B. go C. to going D. going

3. D 【点拨】risk doing sth. 冒险做某事。故选 D。

(　　)4. (2024·江苏连云港)Don't ________. Otherwise, you'll be tired out.
A. do as the Romans do B. burn the candle at both ends
C. put yourself in others' shoes D. put all your eggs in one basket

4. B 【点拨】根据“Otherwise, you'll be tired out.”可知，不要过度劳累。故选 B。

(　　)5. —If I work hard at my lessons from now on, can I do well in them? —Sure. ________.
A. Practice makes perfect B. Actions speak louder than words
C. Better late than never D. Every dog has its day

5. C 【点拨】Practice makes perfect 熟能生巧；Actions speak louder than words 行胜于言；Better late than never 晚做总比不做好；Every dog has its day 人人皆有得意时。根据“If I work hard at my lessons from now on, can I do well in them?”可知，此处应回答“晚做总比不做好”。故选 C。

二、阅读短文，在文中空白处填入1个适当的单词，或用括号内所给单词或短语的正确形式填空。
How you speak on the telephone is very important. If you use good telephone 1 (skill), the caller will be happy. If not, they may not want to deal with(与……打交道) you 2 your company again.
Make sure you answer the call formally(正式地), 3 (give) your name and the name of your company. This will let the caller know that you are professional.
You should also remember 4 smile as you speak, and use a 5 (friend) tone(语气). If you sound bored or too busy, the caller will think you are 6 (polite).
Your choice of words can make a big 7 (different), too. For example, if you 8 (not hear) what a caller says, it is much more polite to say “I'm sorry. Could you say that again, please?” than to simply say “What?”
Similarly, if a caller asks to speak to someone, don't just say “Yes” or “No”. If the person is available, say that you 9 put the caller through to him/her. If he/she is unavailable, explain where he/she is, and then take a message. In either situation, you will also need to get some 10 (information) about the caller, such as his/her name or company. Make sure you get all that you need and, most importantly, ask for it politely.
1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________
6. ________ 7. ________ 8. ________ 9. ________ 10. ________

二、1. skills 2. or 3. giving 4. to 5. friendly 6. impolite 7. difference 8. haven't heard 9. will 10. information