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( ) 1.the bottom or lowest part, edge or surface of something
a place where members of the military live and work
to use something as the thing from which something else is developed
( ) 2.happening slowly over a long period of time; little by little
( ) 3.to make something better or more enjoyable
to improve the quality of something
( ) 4.all the words that someone knows or uses
( ) 5.the act of spelling words correctly or the ability to do this
( ) 6.being the second of two things, people or groups
( ) 7.who you are, what your name is or what sb./sth. is
( ) 8.able to speak a language very well
( ) 9.happening or doing something often
( ) 10.the way that words are used in a language
the way in which something is used or the amount of it that is used
Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct form of the words.
1.All soldiers are supposed to be back at the military ______ by nine o'clock every night.
2.Reading English novels is one of the best ways of improving your ______.
3.Of the two choices, I'd prefer the ______. I think it's better than the former.
4.Spiderman is not a real name; nobody knows his true ______.
5.Catherine is very ______ in English because it is her native tongue.
6.Natty is a ______ visitor to our store. She often comes here.
7.Reading a good book can greatly ______ your knowledge.
8.Losing weight is a slow and ______ process.
9.The English teacher found a few ______ mistakes in my homework.
10.Could you explain the ______ of this word for me again? I just forgot how to use it.
In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. Choose the appropriate answer or answers to complete the sentence.
( ) 1.A good relationship is often based on ______.
A. trust
B. money
C. understanding
D. mutual respect
( ) 2.Generally speaking, ______ is a slow and gradual process.
A. losing weight
B. growing up
C. ageing
D. learning a new language
( ) 3.Believe it or not, ______ can greatly enrich your life.
A. reading
B. music
C. gambling
D. traveling
( ) 4.A(n) ______ vocabulary refers to words one recognizes and can use.
A. passive
B. active
C. positive
D. negative
( ) 5.The boy looked up the ______ of the word in his dictionary.
A. pronunciation
B. meaning
C. usage
D. collocation
( ) 6.One can travel by train or by plane. To save time, most people prefer to choose the ______.
A. former
B. latter
( ) 7.A ______ usually doesn't want the public to know about his real identity. He prefers to keep it a secret.
A. spy
B. criminal
C. star
D. doctor
( ) 8.Many people who live in Hong Kong can speak fluent ______.
A. English
B. Spanish
C. Cantonese
D. Portuguese
( ) 9.You are a frequent customer of a ______ in your neighborhood.
A. restaurant
B. hotel
C. barber shop
D. pharmacy
( ) 10.It is necessary for us to learn the ______ of a new word by heart.
A. spelling
B. usage
C. origin
D. pronunciation
Are the following statements true or false? Do you agree or disagree with them?
( ) 1.Do not base your happiness on how much money you earn. Wealth does not necessarily bring happiness.
( ) 2.There has been a gradual warming of the earth in recent years.
( ) 3.Daydreaming does not enrich the mind.
( ) 4.There aren't any differences between British and American English in spelling or pronunciation.
( ) 5.Spelling mistakes are often just the result of carelessness.
( ) 6.Given the choice between working for someone else and starting one's own business, many people would prefer the latter.
( ) 7.You don't have to show your identity card when you book a room at the hotel.
( ) 8.In YOUR city, most of the middle school English teachers can speak fluent English.
( ) 9.Frequent drinking of coffee is not good for health.
( ) 10.Languages develop gradually through usage.
1.One can go for a trip by train or plane. Which one would you choose, the former or the latter?
2.Would you please introduce some good methods to speak fluent English?
3.Is there any difference between British English and American English?