一、根据中文提示或首字母提示完成单词。
1. At my first art show, a famous professor praised me and ______（鼓励）me to keep trying and make more wonderful pictures.
2. I've always been able to learn languages easily, and it's a g______.
3. Little Alice dropped some paints onto the paper, leaving some colourful ______（斑点）.
4. Jill ______（赞扬）the excellent work of these workers yesterday.
5. His uncle is interested in ______（文学）and often does some writing in his spare time.

encouraged
; ift
; marks
; praised
; literature

二、从方框中选择正确的单词，并用其适当形式填空。
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1. The plane has ______ landed at the airport after a two-hour flight.
2. His classmates all think ______ of him for his help with their studies.
3. Which is more ______ to you, health or wealth?
4. To our joy, some ______ will come and sing some classical songs.
5. If you want to have a ______ change in your life, you need to change your mind first.

successfully
; highly
; valuable
; musicians
; lasting

三、单项选择。

( )1. (2023·江苏徐州睢宁二模)—David, how can you be so brave?
—My parents always ______ me to try new things.
A. avoid B. encourage C. support D. promise

B

( )2. —Do you have any plans for the coming vacation?
—Sure. We decide ______ Sansha in July.
A. visit
B. visiting
C. visited
D. to visit

D

( )3. —Could you please tell me something about his performance in yesterday's ______ show?
—Excellent! He really has a great ______ for performing.
A. gift; talent
B. gift; gift
C. talent; talents
D. talent; gift

D

( )4. —I was so tired this morning that I couldn't get up early _______.
—I think you should do less work and have a good rest.
A. as usual
B. as usually
C. usual
D. usually

A