一、根据汉语意思写单词。
1. All the students enjoyed themselves and showed their ______ (才能) in the Art Festival.
2. Our teacher asks us to make a list of the ______ (先驱) of different inventions.
3. The engineer ______ (检验) the new machine yesterday. It worked well.
4. The Three Gorges Dam（三峡大坝）produces ______ (电) for millions of people in China.
5. It's dangerous for people to stand under the tree when it is raining with thunder and ______ (闪电).

talents
; pioneers
; tested
; electricity
; lightning

二、用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
6. Though Nie is in his fifties, he is still _______________ (passionate) interested in space travel.
7. Maybe you think it's _______________ (possible) to finish the task, but I always believe where there is a will, there is a way.
8. Children are always very brave and have a deep _______________ (curious) about the world around them.
9. China has worked hard at the _______________ (explore) of space since the ancient time.
10. —Although I _______________ three times, I will have a fourth try.
—_______________ is the mother of success. I will be with you all the way. (fail)

passionately
; impossible
; curiosity
; exploration
; have failed
; Failure

三、根据句意，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
11. You may do even worse in your schoolwork ______ enough sleep.
12. Playing sports often is good for you. ______ example, swimming can help to keep your heart healthy.
13. Look ______ the girl in red! She looks so pretty in the bright red dress.
14. As soon as the movie Ne Zha 2 came out, so many people were drawn ______ it and went to the cinema to watch it.
15. People always wear hats to protect themselves ______ the hot sun in summer.

without
; For
; at
; to
; from