一、根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。
1. The little boy stood （倚着，紧靠）the old wooden wall, listening quietly to the stories his grandfather told him.
2. The （树枝）of the old tree stretch out wide, providing cool shade for people on hot summer days.
3. Many modern （公寓套房）in this community have big windows and bright living rooms, which are very popular with young people.
4. I usually d off my backpack at the classroom and then go to the playground to do morning exercises.

二、用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空(其中有一个是多余的)。
fool bedside make sense have something to do with remain angry
1. Many people believe that one's reading habits and personal taste the environment they grew up in.
2. After the teacher explained the background of the story, everything in the passage to us at last.
3. She stayed quietly at her grandpa's and took good care of him when he was ill.
4. He made a of himself in front of his friends on April Fool's Day.
5. He tried his best to control his and spoke calmly when he faced unfair treatment.

1. — What kind of home do you live in? — It's on the thirty-sixth floor.

A.a townhouse
B.a farmhouse
C.an apartment
D.a cottagge

2. Mr Brown's surprise, it was his own son who didn't agree him.

A.To; with
B.Because of; to
C.With; of
D.For; on

3. — That young woman must have to do with the crime, right?
— I suppose so, though she insisted she hadn't done anything against the law.

A.something
B.nothing
C.anything
D.more

4. The painter spent five years finishing this painting. It is regarded as his .

A.movement
B.masterpiece
C.pressure
D.background

四、请认真阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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In today's world, Chinese and foreign cultures are mixing more and more. China has a long history and rich traditions, which provide 1. good environment for cultural exchange. Chinese culture 2. (influence) the world in many ways for quite a long time. From ancient 3. (invent) like paper and printing to the spread of Chinese food and kung fu, these contributions show the creativity and wisdom of Chinese people, and they continue to inspire others.
For example, Chinese tea culture has reached many countries, becoming a symbol of peace and relaxation. At the same time, Western music and art have also become popular in China, mixing with traditional Chinese styles 4. (create) something new and exciting. This cultural exchange 5. (satisfy) people's interests and makes life more colourful. It also helps people understand and respect each other 6. (good).
Still, some people may feel unsure how to keep their own culture while 7. (accept) others. The key is to be confident in our culture. We can value our traditions while learning from other cultures. China's cultural confidence means sharing our culture with the world 8. learning from others too. This balance is important for building a peaceful and united world.
9. the end, cultural mixing is not about losing who we are but about growing together. As culture is 10. (spread) and we learn from each other, we can build a more connected world. This is the beauty of cultural mixing—it brings people closer and enriches everyone's lives.