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A.along
B.above
C.across
D.against
D
)11. Success doesn't depend on luck, but on the courage to fight difficulties.A.along
B.above
C.across
D.against
答案：11. D 【解析】此处表示“对抗困难”，应用fight against，意为“与……作斗争”，为固定搭配。
(
A.instruments
B.discussions
C.appearances
D.conclusions
C
)12. Chusovitina, a female athlete, has made eight in the Olympics and hopes to take part in the Olympics again in 2028.A.instruments
B.discussions
C.appearances
D.conclusions
答案：12. C 【解析】句意：Chusovitina是一名女运动员，她已经参加了八届奥运会，并希望在2028年再次参加奥运会。appearance意为“到场；公开露面”，符合句意。
(
A.she
B.her
C.hers
D.herself
B
)13. The great mother was working hard for son's medical treatment.A.she
B.her
C.hers
D.herself
答案：13. B
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—Wow! I want to know .
A.what kept her challenging herself at that age
B.why did she win so much support from people
C.whether will she break records again next time
D.that age isn't as important as we expect in sport
A
)14. —She joined the competition at about 50 years old!—Wow! I want to know .
A.what kept her challenging herself at that age
B.why did she win so much support from people
C.whether will she break records again next time
D.that age isn't as important as we expect in sport
答案：14. A 【解析】分析句子结构可知，空处为宾语从句，应用陈述语序，排除B、C两项；根据“I want to know”可知，空处的内容应表示疑问含义，排除D项。
(
—. Progress takes time and efforts.
A.No way
B.Cheer up
C.Sounds good
D.Don't mention it
B
)15. —I have trained hard but kept making mistakes. It drives me mad!—. Progress takes time and efforts.
A.No way
B.Cheer up
C.Sounds good
D.Don't mention it
答案：15. B 【解析】根据“I have trained hard but kept making mistakes. It drives me mad!”可知，对方一直努力训练，但还是屡犯错误，因此答者应鼓励对方振作起来。cheer up意为“振作起来”，符合语境。
二、完形填空。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hermann Hesse（1877—1962），a Swiss poet（诗人）and novelist，is celebrated as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Born in Germany，he had a 16 family background because his father was German while his mother was Swiss-French. Hesse grew up in different cultures and nations. This 17 special experiences to his life.
Hesse wanted to be a poet from 12 years old，though he didn’t do well at school. After leaving school，he felt a bit lost and tried different jobs. He worked as a mechanic’s apprentice（机械师学徒），then sold books in a bookshop and 18 began writing. People didn’t take notice of his works 19 1904，when his novel Peter Camenzind achieved a quick success. His novels combine（结合）Eastern and Western ideas，20 many readers’ attention all over the world. Siddhartha（1922）has been translated into over 60 languages. Later works like Steppenwolf（1927）and The Glass Bead Game（1943）made him more famous.
Hesse’s works deeply influence the young. They are always among the top 20 most 21 books by German teenagers in public libraries—influential works for personal development. Demian（1919）has 22 one of the greatest books for self-discovery till now. As Hesse writes in his book，“Each man’s life represents a road towards himself. ” Like the main character in the novel，we all face moments of doubt in life，23 they help us understand ourselves better. That’s the truth about personal growth.
Hesse’s works are important in worldwide 24. Included in 68% of German literature courses，Hesse is the second most-taught German writer in American universities. His works are equally important in European schools.
Hesse was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946 for his contributions to the 25 between cultures through literature. His special combination of Eastern and Western thoughts continues to encourage readers around the world.
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阅读短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hermann Hesse（1877—1962），a Swiss poet（诗人）and novelist，is celebrated as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Born in Germany，he had a 16 family background because his father was German while his mother was Swiss-French. Hesse grew up in different cultures and nations. This 17 special experiences to his life.
Hesse wanted to be a poet from 12 years old，though he didn’t do well at school. After leaving school，he felt a bit lost and tried different jobs. He worked as a mechanic’s apprentice（机械师学徒），then sold books in a bookshop and 18 began writing. People didn’t take notice of his works 19 1904，when his novel Peter Camenzind achieved a quick success. His novels combine（结合）Eastern and Western ideas，20 many readers’ attention all over the world. Siddhartha（1922）has been translated into over 60 languages. Later works like Steppenwolf（1927）and The Glass Bead Game（1943）made him more famous.
Hesse’s works deeply influence the young. They are always among the top 20 most 21 books by German teenagers in public libraries—influential works for personal development. Demian（1919）has 22 one of the greatest books for self-discovery till now. As Hesse writes in his book，“Each man’s life represents a road towards himself. ” Like the main character in the novel，we all face moments of doubt in life，23 they help us understand ourselves better. That’s the truth about personal growth.
Hesse’s works are important in worldwide 24. Included in 68% of German literature courses，Hesse is the second most-taught German writer in American universities. His works are equally important in European schools.
Hesse was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946 for his contributions to the 25 between cultures through literature. His special combination of Eastern and Western thoughts continues to encourage readers around the world.
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A
）16. A. mixed B. simple C. broken D. practical（
A
）17. A. added B. limited C. donated D. compared（
B
）18. A. usually B. finally C. certainly D. suddenly（
C
）19. A. in B. from C. until D. since（
B
）20. A. losing B. catching C. attacking D. exploring（
D
）21. A. sold B. written C. bought D. borrowed（
D
）22. A. turned B. seemed C. followed D. remained（
B
）23. A. so B. but C. after D. because（
D
）24. A. art B. science C. language D. education（
C
）25. A. idea B. purpose C. dialogue D. entertainment答案：二
16. A 【解析】根据空后的“because his father was German while his mother was Swiss-French”可知，他父亲是德国人，母亲是瑞士裔法国人，所以他的家庭背景是混合的(mixed)。
17. A 【解析】根据前句“Hesse grew up in different cultures and nations.”可知，Hesse在不同的文化和国家长大，这给他的生活添加了特别的经历。固定搭配add... to...意为“把……添加到……”，符合语境。
18. B 【解析】根据空前的“He worked as a mechanic's apprentice, then sold books in a bookshop”可知，此处是在描述他经历的不同事情，强调时间顺序，因此用finally符合语境。
19. C
20. B 【解析】此处表示“吸引许多读者的注意”。固定短语catch one's attention意为“吸引某人的注意”，符合语境。
21. D 22. D 23. B
24. D 【解析】根据下文中“Included in 68% of German literature courses, Hesse is the second most-taught German writer in American universities. His works are equally important in European schools.”可知，他的作品在学校的课程中，即教育领域中很重要。
25. C 【解析】根据上文内容和空后的“between cultures through literature”可知，Hesse的作品使不同文化之间通过文学进行交流，也就是促进文化之间的对话(dialogue)。
16. A 【解析】根据空后的“because his father was German while his mother was Swiss-French”可知，他父亲是德国人，母亲是瑞士裔法国人，所以他的家庭背景是混合的(mixed)。
17. A 【解析】根据前句“Hesse grew up in different cultures and nations.”可知，Hesse在不同的文化和国家长大，这给他的生活添加了特别的经历。固定搭配add... to...意为“把……添加到……”，符合语境。
18. B 【解析】根据空前的“He worked as a mechanic's apprentice, then sold books in a bookshop”可知，此处是在描述他经历的不同事情，强调时间顺序，因此用finally符合语境。
19. C
20. B 【解析】此处表示“吸引许多读者的注意”。固定短语catch one's attention意为“吸引某人的注意”，符合语境。
21. D 22. D 23. B
24. D 【解析】根据下文中“Included in 68% of German literature courses, Hesse is the second most-taught German writer in American universities. His works are equally important in European schools.”可知，他的作品在学校的课程中，即教育领域中很重要。
25. C 【解析】根据上文内容和空后的“between cultures through literature”可知，Hesse的作品使不同文化之间通过文学进行交流，也就是促进文化之间的对话(dialogue)。