二、选择填空(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
26. —Reading is a good way to pass time on the plane.
—________. I never go traveling without a book.
A. You are joking B. I don't think so
C. That's true D. It sounds like fun
27. —I wonder if I can learn English well.
—________. All things are difficult before they are easy.
A. I am afraid not B. That's too hard
C. It takes time D. Don't mention it
28. —________ you ________ your book report yet?
—Yes. I ________ it a moment ago.
A. Did; start; finished B. Have; started; finished
C. Have; started; have finished D. Will; start; finish
29. —Tom told me it was not his fault(过错).
—Don't take what he said seriously. The whole story is only a(an) ________.
A. amusement B. progress C. theme D. invention
30. —What can we do in the water park?
—You can enjoy all the water sports, or ________ lie on the beach.
A. simply B. hardly C. mainly D. mostly
31. —Do you like reading books?
—Yes, very much. Books can ________ me to the ocean of knowledge.
A. make B. remind C. lead D. cause
32. —We are surprised to see that John can speak a little Chinese now.
—Don't you know? He ________ Chinese during his stay in China.
A. built up B. picked up C. put up D. used up
33. —How was Sally when she heard the news?
—All of a sudden she didn't look ________ any more and became excited.
A. asleep B. awake C. easy D. sleepy
34. —Can I trust you not to tell anyone else?
—Don't worry, Mr. Palin. Your secret is ________ with me.
A. busy B. helpful C. unbelievable D. safe
35. The famous Chinese saying “A thousand - mile journey begins with the first step” tells us ________.
A. when we should begin our trip
B. how long the trip is
C. how we can begin our trip
D. why we should begin with small steps

26—30 CCBDA
31—35 CBDDD