Ⅱ. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）
The Magic of Classic Literature
Many students think that classic novels are boring, but I have a different opinion. Since I first opened A Tale of Two Cities two years ago, I 1 interested in classic literature.
Classic works are books full of unforgettable characters 2 we may never forget. They may look thick and difficult at first, but the stories inside are actually 3 than we imagine. When we start reading, the stories slowly become 4, and we cannot stop turning the pages.
Reading classic novels is not only a way 5 enjoy good stories, but also a chance to learn about history, culture and human nature. I learned a lot about the past and the world 6 reading these old books. For example, Oliver Twist showed me how poor children lived in nineteenth-century London, and Journey to the West taught me about the values of loyalty and courage.
Of course, classic literature is not always easy to understand. Sometimes the language is old and the sentences are long. However, I believe every student 7 try to read at least one classic novel — not because anyone forces us, but because it will change the way we see the world. If you find it hard at first, do not give up too quickly. You can start with a simplified version, and 8 read a small part every day.
Reading classics is 9 of the best ways to grow up. 10 these old books sometimes look difficult, they will reward every patient reader with wisdom and joy.
() 1. A. am B. was C. have been
() 2. A. which B. who C. what
() 3. A. interesting B. more interesting C. most interesting
() 4. A. excite B. exciting C. excited
() 5. A. to B. for C. of
() 6. A. in B. by C. on
() 7. A. should B. may C. must
() 8. A. then B. than C. that
() 9. A. any B. an C. one
() 10. A. Because B. Although C. Unless

II. (10分) 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. B

【分析】
本题为英语完形填空，需先通读全文把握关于经典文学的主旨大意，再结合语法规则（时态、定语从句、形容词比较级等）、固定搭配及语境逻辑，逐一分析每个空的选项，选出最恰当的答案。
【解析】
1. 考查时态：since引导时间状语从句，主句需用现在完成时，结构为have/has+过去分词，主语为I，故用have been，选C。
2. 考查定语从句：先行词为指人的名词characters，关系代词在从句中作宾语，需用who，选B。
3. 考查形容词比较级：句中出现比较级标志词than，需用interesting的比较级more interesting，选B。
4. 考查形容词辨析：主语stories为物，需用-ing形式的形容词exciting修饰（excited修饰人），选B。
5. 考查固定搭配：a way to do sth为固定表达，意为“做某事的方法”，故用不定式符号to，选A。
6. 考查介词：by表示“通过（某种方式）”，by reading these old books意为“通过读这些旧书”，符合语境，选B。
7. 考查情态动词：根据语境“我认为每个学生应该尝试读至少一本经典小说”，should表示“应该”，符合建议语气，选A。
8. 考查副词：then意为“然后”，承接前文“从简化版开始”，表示后续动作，符合逻辑，选A。
9. 考查固定搭配：one of + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数，意为“……之一”，此处表示“成长的最好方式之一”，选C。
10. 考查连词：句意为“虽然这些旧书有时看起来难，但会回报耐心的读者”，although引导让步状语从句，符合逻辑，选B。
【答案】
1.C 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.A 9.C 10.B
【知识点】
时态辨析、定语从句、形容词比较级
【点评】
本题围绕经典文学展开，侧重考查英语基础语法、固定搭配及语篇理解能力，是初中英语常见题型，需学生结合语境与语法知识综合判断。
【难度系数】
0.6