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( ) 1. a plan of events and activities, with their dates and times; schedule
( ) 2. extremely tired; worn out
( ) 3. hopeful about the future and tending to expect that good things will happen
( ) 4. someone who is not a citizen of the country they are living in
a person or creature from a planet other than Earth
( ) 5. expecting that bad things will happen in the future or that something will have a bad result
( ) 6. wet earth that has become soft and sticky
( ) 7. a large area of land where it is always very hot and dry, and there is a lot of sand
( ) 8. to copy the way someone behaves, speaks, moves etc
( ) 9. someone who lives in a particular town, country or state
( ) 10. someone who types by using a typewriter or a computer keyboard to produce documents
Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct form of the words.
1. At the train station, we can look up the time of a train in the ______.
2. The workers were completely ______ after a day's hard work.
3. An ______ person often keeps his mood in a humorous and pleasant manner.
4. An ______ came out of the UFO.
5. Don't be so ______; this is not like you. Cheer up. It's not the end of the world.
6. My boots were covered with ______ after I walked through the muddy field.
7. The Sahara is one of the biggest ______ in the world.
8. Some birds, such as the parrot, can ______ human voice.
9. Han Meimei married an American and became a US ______.
10. A good ______ can finish typing a long article very quickly.
In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. Choose the appropriate answer or answers to complete the sentence.
( ) 1. The ______ has a very full timetable today, so I'm uncertain whether he is able to arrange an appointment for you.
A. manager
B. dentist
C. professor
D. secretary
( ) 2. We were all very ______ when we got to the top of the mountain.
A. excited
B. embarrassed
C. exhausted
D. depressed
( ) 3. To be honest, I'm not all that optimistic that you will pass the ______.
A. exam
B. interview
C. driving test
D. physical examination
( ) 4. In general, ______ were alien to China.
A. cherries
B. strawberries
C. dragon fruits
D. durians
( ) 5. Amy is so ______ that she always looks at the bad side of everything.
A. optimistic
B. pessimistic
C. vulnerable
D. fragile
( ) 6. Normally, ______ go deep under the mud in winter.
A. frogs
B. snakes
C. bears
D. earthworms
( ) 7. In general, ______ are usually regarded as “the ships of the desert”.
A. zebras
B. giraffes
C. mules
D. camels
( ) 8. Some ______ can imitate sounds and repeat words and sentences.
A. cats
B. parrots
C. wolves
D. bears
( ) 9. In China, every citizen who has reached the age of ______ has the right to vote.
A. 18
B. 20
C. 22
D. 16
( ) 10. Which of the following has to deal with letters and documents in the work?
A. Postman.
B. Typist.
C. Driver.
D. Tailor.
Are the following statements true or false? Do you agree or disagree with them?
( ) 1. The railway timetable shows the times when the airplanes arrive and depart.
( ) 2. You may be physically and mentally exhausted after a long journey.
( ) 3. Keeping an optimistic state of mind is good for your health.
( ) 4. A French is an alien in the US.
( ) 5. Don't be pessimistic and discouraged when you meet with difficulties.
( ) 6. A bird will build its nest with mud and sticks in autumn.
( ) 7. It's dangerous to be lost in the desert.
( ) 8. Children like to imitate adults, whether good or bad.
( ) 9. It's every citizen's obligation to pay taxes.
( ) 10. A skilled typist can type a document without looking at the keyboard.
1. Is there alien life out there, or are we alone in the universe?
2. Do you often keep a timetable as the daily to-do list of yourself?
3. In the eyes of your friends, are you an optimistic or pessimistic person?