1. Nothing can discourage him from________his promise, for he is a very honest man.

1. Chinese people spend________money on education perperson today as they did in 1960.

1. Living in________ever increasingly fast­paced world，we are facing greater competition，so we must take________advantage of every opportunity to develop.

1. The player is under good treatment and the________are that he will recover from his injury in time for the next game.

1. He always________my kindness and borrows money from me, but never has he paid me back.

1. Uncertainties affecting peace and development are________the increase.

1. (2020高三上·河西期末) I guess we've already talked about this before but I'll ask you again just________.

1. 阅读理解

       There is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander, the great Greek king. Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. So, he lay helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, “I will depart from this world soon, I have three wishes, please carry them out without fail.”

    “My first desire is that，” said Alexander, “My physicians alone must carry my coffin.” After a pause, he continued, “Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn(撒满) with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected.” The king continued, “My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept hanging out of my coffin.” Alexander's favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. “Oh King, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes？”

     At this Alexander took a deep breath and said, “I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt. I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let people not take life for granted.

      The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell people that not even a bit of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.

       And about my third wish of having my hands hanging out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty－handed into this world and empty－handed I go out of this world.” With these words, the king closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.

1. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Susanin Her New Flat

(Thebell rings. Susan's mother is at the door. )

Mother：Hello, dear. Oh ! I see I've arrivedtoo late. You've almost completely settled in.

Susan：Not quite. By the way，I didn't expect you (come)here  to work. Come in! I'll show you theflat. This is the living  room, isn't completely finished yet，butit's comfortable  enough to receive myfriends，isn't？

Mother：Well, of course ! And that largebalcony (阳台)is (real) very useful. You should plant some flowers there.

Susan：Don't worry, mom. I (plant) somesoon. But come and  have a look at mybedroom. For the moment there is only a bed and a cupboard，butyou'll see，whenI've got some (bookshelf) and a desk I'll be able to work quite nicely.

Mother：And what's more, quite a goodbathroom!

Susan：I must say I looked nearly sixmonths. I asked estate agents and friends and went through advertisements.

Mother：I hope the rent isn't too .

Susan：No, it's quite (reason). But I'vebeen lucky because  most of the flats I(offer) were less comfortable and the rents were too high.

Mother：You've done very well! You're reallyvery lucky.

1. —You've been getting home very late recently.

—________？Can't I enjoy myself if I want to?