1. Who's your favourite ____________ (invent) in history?
2. All the foreign tourists are amazed at the ____________ (develop) of our country.
3. The soldiers (士兵) are our ____________ (proud). They went to save the people in the earthquake area bravely.
4. Is the breakfast ____________ (招待) before 9 a.m. every day in this hotel?
5. Do you know where ____________ (太平洋的) time is used?
6. Researchers have made many new ____________ (发现) since they set up a study group.

1. inventor 2. development 3. pride 4. served 5. Pacific 6. discoveries

( ) 1. I think oil prices have ________ quickly these years. So more and more young people choose to buy new - energy cars.
A. developed B. raised C. improved D. increased
( ) 2. — Doctor, please save my son.
— Take it easy. Everything is still under ________. I'm sure he'll be all right.
A. treatment B. control C. discussion D. repair
( ) 3. You have no idea ________ to build a new airport. Let me tell you, young man. That's billions of yuan.
A. how much it will cost B. how long will it take us
C. how much will it cost D. how long it will take us
( ) 4. — Have you heard of a cool washing machine called Bicycle Washing Machine?
— Yes, it's a new ________ by a group of Chinese university students.
A. invention B. information C. instruction D. introduction
( ) 5. Mr Zhang, our headmaster, has made a great ________ to our school. We all admire him.
A. progress B. development C. contribution D. protection
( ) 6. — How was your winter holiday, Lucy?
— Great! What about you? Could you tell me ________?
A. who will you spend your holiday with B. that you also had a great holiday
C. what place you went to D. if you have fun with your family

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Letting kids learn more about science at an early age is easier than you think. It is happening all around us, and you can 1 everyday things to encourage your children's interest.
Most parents believe it is difficult to help their children with science. But you don't need a high scientific degree to teach your children science. All you need is that you are 2 to try, to see the world, and to 3 the time to encourage their natural curiosity(好奇).
You can help by having an active attitude(态度) towards science yourself. Then start 4 by asking your children questions about the things you see every day. And then listen to their answers without judging(评判) them, which will 5 their confidence, and help you find out what your children know or do not know.
Different kids have different interest, 6 they need different kinds of science projects. Collecting rocks may interest your younger daughter, but your older son may need something more to deal with. Knowing your children is the best way to 7 enjoyable learning activities. Here are some more pieces of advice:
Choose activities that are the right 8 of difficulty. Pick something easier, if you're not sure.
Read the suggested ages on any projects or books, and then make sure that the activity is 9 for your child.
Let your child choose the project or activity himself. It's easy to ask rather than force him. Suggest choosing 2 or 3 things your child can do. When a child picks something he is 10 in, he will enjoy it and learn more from it.

( ) 1. A. buy B. make C. invent D. use
( ) 2. A. willing B. smart C. modest D. careful
( ) 3. A. follow B. solve C. take D. raise
( ) 4. A. seriously B. simply C. cheaply D. completely
( ) 5. A. lose B. create C. improve D. believe
( ) 6. A. so B. if C. though D. but
( ) 7. A. reduce B. find C. cancel D. print
( ) 8. A. answer B. way C. point D. level
( ) 9. A. suitable B. famous C. cheap D. deep
( ) 10. A. proud B. interested C. known D. good

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