Hotels fill up fast during the busy tourist season, __________it is necessary for tourists to make reservations in advance.

A. or B. so C. for D. but

He failed the driving test though he __________for a long time.

A. practises B. has practised

C. was practising D. had been practising

--Why won’t you go to Jim’s birthday party with us?

--Well, I don’t like him, if you ________know.

A. can B. may C. must D. should

Due to the light pollution, stars are too faint _________with naked eyes in the urban area.

A. observing B. being observed

C. to be observed D. to be observing

The professor can answer almost any question __________we have about any history topic.

A. as B. that C. why D. where

--I think we are lost. I’ve no idea where we are.

--I wish we __________the map with us.

A. bring B. would bring

C. have brought D. had brought

The books sold ________millions in one day, and the publisher had to print another ten thousand copies.

A. with B. in C. for D. at

The researchers have discovered __________they believe to be a new species.

A. which B. who C. where D. what

The 100th Running Shoe Keychain

When I was in Grade 6, I joined the cross country running club. I hated running but______ because my friends were in the club. I worked hard but no matter how hard I trained, I ______ came in the last. After yet another meet where I came in last, I told my coach that I was going to ______. I couldn’t run. I hated running and all I was doing was pulling the ______ down. I don’t remember his words, but I do remember he ______to let me quit. I remember feeling that he believed in me even though I didn’t believe in myself. I kept ______and participating in the meets. He never gave up on me. Instead, he always encouraged me to keep going, and told me that I could do it.

Then the final meet came, a huge ______ with less than two hundred students running. We learned that not only the first 20 students ______ the line would win an award, but also the first 100 would be given a running shoe keychain as encouragement. We set off and I quickly______behind. I didn’t stop and kept running. My friends who_____me encouraged me to keep running. When I passed the_____, finally, and received the 100th keychain, there were still students behind me. For the first time, I was not the_____one! I remember how excited I felt and how my friends felt happy for me.

The following week there was a school gathering. We were all called up in front of the school. The coach shared that we were high_____at the meet, and almost everyone on the team came home with_____. I felt ashamed, for I was the one who didn’t win an award. I only came in the 100th place and didn’t______ his praise. Then he came behind me, put his hands on my shoulders and told the school he was _____of me because I never gave up and because of that, I pulled from last ______to the middle of the race--which was an unbelievable personal ______. He spoke on how we all ______one another and how well we worked together, ______we all were racing alone.

I still keep that keychain, which tells me never to give up and always work with others. It doesn’t matter if you are the first; what matters is doing your best.

1.A. obeyed B. joined C. agreed D. practised

2.A. constantly B. approximately C. personally D. absolutely

3.A. fall B. lose C. rest D. quit

4.A. score B. coach C. team D. record

5.A. regretted B. forbade C. refused D. hesitated

6.A. begging B. applying C. failing D. training

7.A. affair B. success C. amount D. honour

8.A. to B. beyond C. over D. across

9.A. followed B. fell C. left D. kept

10.A. helped B. inspired C. passed D. supported

11.A. field B. line C. test D. match

12.A. least B. last C. quickest D. farthest

13.A. spots B. speeds C. quality D. chance

14.A. presents B. keychains C. wishes D. awards

15.A. believe B. value C. deserve D. request

16.A. aware B. proud C. capable D. sure

17.A. place B. number C. race D. minute

18.A. matter B. ambition C. victory D. opinion

19.A. encouraged B. introduced C. proved D. attracted

20.A. as if B. in case C. as long as D. even though

A Special Halloween Party

Ever since its opening, “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” has been the center of attraction for thousands of Disney vacationers during Halloween in Orlando. Started as a special one night event in 1995, this Halloween event at Disney World has been transformed and developed into one of the most family-fun events today, and runs throughout selected nights in September, October and November.

“Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” guarantees a unique Halloween experience right in the middle of the most magical place on Earth. Whether it’s you or the kids, “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” welcomes all with equal fun and entertainment opportunities. Visiting this special Halloween party once in your life is a dream that comes true. Even though it costs you a few extra dollars, there is every reason to visit it.

It starts at 7 pm on every selected night and continues till midnight. During the show the entire Magic Kingdom Park is transformed into a heaven of Halloween adventures, including amazing fireworks, grand parade, and plenty of trick-or-treat opportunities. One of the most striking features of the event is--guests are allowed to visit in their favorite Halloween costumes（服裝）. Unlike the usual party guidelines, there is no restriction for dresses at “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party”. Both adults and kids are encouraged to choose their favourite Halloween costumes.

The Party unfolds amazing Halloween activities. If you are a character lover, don’t miss the various “Character Meet& Greet” opportunities. Let your child take photos with his or her famous Disney characters. Or you can have a magical trick-or-treat experience at the numerous candy locations all over the park with the kids. Also don’t miss the unique “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade”, which is one of the rarest, must-see Disney shows. The parade also enables you to see all your favorite Disney characters in their own Halloween costumes. The skeleton（骨架） dancers make the Parade a little scary too, but it’s a great fun. The “Hallo Wishes Firework Display” is another grand show, which lasted for about 20 minutes and one should not miss at the party.

1.“Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” __________.

A. is an event intended for all ages

B. attracts more tourists than usual

C. is usually held on Halloween night

D. lasts longer than regular Disney parties

2.Tourists to “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” need to ___________.

A. wear Halloween costumes

B. prepare trick-or-treat candies

C. go to the party with their families

D. pay more for admission than regular days

3.In “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade”, tourists will be able to ___________.

A. see holiday symbols

B. watch grand firework

C. frighten each other for fun

D. take photos with Disney characters