()1.Children are always ______ in beautiful clothes on Children’s Day.
A.dressed
B.wearing
C.put on
D.have on

1. A 【点拨】句意：在儿童节那天，孩子们总是穿着漂亮的衣服。be dressed in 穿着……。故选 A。

()2.—People, especially the young, ______ by their friends.
—That’s true. Friends play an important part in everyone’s life.

A.easily influences
B.easily influenced
C.are easily influenced
D.will be easily influenced

2. C 【点拨】根据句中主语及“by their friends”确定用被动语态，且用一般现在时的被动语态。故选 C。

()3.—I saw Ann ______ a green dress at the meeting.
—I think she looks better ______ red.

A.dresses in; in
B.dressed in; on
C.wearing; in
D.wearing; on

3. C 【点拨】上句表示穿衣服的状态应用 wear；“in+颜色”表示“穿着……颜色的衣服”。故选 C。

( )4.Scanning means moving your eyes quickly over the text to look for specific information such as names and numbers. It is often used when we read a ______.

A.school report
B.movie review
C.train timetable
D.science report

4. C 【点拨】寻读就是快速浏览以获取信息，选项中只有 C 项“火车时间表”相对适用寻读法。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的正确形式填空。(2024·湖南长沙改编)
The Chinese New Year is a great celebration. It 1(mark) the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. By tradition, people like to give flowers and fruit 2each other during the Chinese New Year, because they carry many special 3(meaning). They represent (象征) the earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
Orchids(兰花) come in many colours, but many people like purple and red ones for the Chinese New Year. They are believed 4(represent) love and beauty. Orchids say, “Wish you to be 5(luck), successful and happy. ” During the holiday period, this plant is a must.
Peonies(牡丹) are like soft clouds in pink, red and white. They are beautiful and can brighten up someone’s day. Red peonies 6(give) to people to show love and care. Peonies say, “You are special to me. ” They are also a symbol of wealth and 7(rich).
Kumquats(金橘), with their golden colour, are 8symbol of wealth and luck. The Chinese word for “kumquat” sounds like “gold orange”, which connects kumquats with richness. This small fruit tree is often presented in pairs.
The apple, with its bright colour 9round shape, represents peace and harmony(和谐). In fact, the word for “apple” in Chinese sounds like “peace”. 10(certain), apples make great gifts.
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______
6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______

1. marks 2. to 3. meanings 4. to represent 5. lucky 6. are given 7. richness 8. a 9. and 10. Certainly