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五、阅读短文，在文中空白处填入一个适当的单词，或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。
The lights went out, and all was quiet and dark. I took a quick look from behind the heavy black curtains(幕布) into the crowds. The bright lights there made me look away 1. quickly (quick). It seemed that lots of eyes 2. were looking (look) at me. As the music started, I stepped out and 3. began (begin) my performance, the final test of the classical Indian dance.
I had been learning this dance for ten years! And I decided to take on the most difficult act. The test is the most important event in a 4. dancer’s (dance) life. It shows respect for the culture and family in one's life that help to develop 5. the dance style.
It was really challenging. Only the 6. bravest (brave) students can take on the performance. It is a difficult experience that requires much hard work. I pushed 7. myself (I) very hard, and I never stopped. I couldn't give up. There was always more to learn.
I learned a lot about myself in those 8. tiring (tired) hours. I found out I was too stubborn (固执的) to give up 9. and too proud to accept that I was wrong. There was always something driving me on. Luckily, what I'd done led me 10. to the success. It was in those hours that I learned what a dancer truly was.

答案： 1. quickly 2. were looking 3. began 4. dancer’s 5. the 6. bravest 7. myself 8. tiring 9. and 10. to

六、(2024·徐州邳州期中)阅读短文，从短文后 A 至 F 六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Autumn is the season of the year between summer and winter during which temperatures gradually drop. 1. E. But in the southern hemisphere(半球), it runs from March to May.
Autumn is often called “fall” in the USA because leaves fall from the trees at that time. The falling of the leaves begins when the leaves change colour and go from being green to red, yellow and orange. 2. B. This is seen as a sign of the end of the harvest time.
Many people travel during autumn just to watch the leaves change colour and fall off the trees because it is such a beautiful view of nature. In fact, this tourist season is not just about leaf watching. 3. F, as the heat of summer has passed and the cold of winter is yet to come.
4. D. In many cultures, autumn has been marked by rites(仪式) and festivals for the season's importance in food production. 5. C, and those with fur often grow thicker coats. Many birds begin to fly to warm places where there is a lot of food.
A. In some parts of the world, temperatures do not drop in autumn
B. Then as autumn continues, the leaves begin to rain from the trees
C. Animals gather food in autumn in preparation for the coming winter
D. Autumn in European languages is connected with the harvesting of crops
E. In the northern hemisphere, autumn is usually from September to November
F. It's  also  a  popular  time  to  go  climbing  and  camping and enjoy being outside with nature

答案： 1. E 2. B 3. F 4. D 5. C