可新剑桥英语FCE考试模拟题

可新剑桥B2 first (FCE) 填空练习题一．选择填空题（比尔的故事）Bill is an elderly farmer who lives on the farm in Texas. Till today, the memory of one major drought is still vivid (1 ) his mind.In 1950, the rain did not come. Fields and crops withered and water holes (2) up. May and June were usually the rainy months. (3), there was no rain during those two months that year. Bill ran into trouble keeping his livestock alive. Hence, he started selling all his livestock at very low price at the market.All across Texas, men and women, accustomed to living tough lives, were nearing their breaking point. The prices of food for livestock and water for crops were (4) causing many to (5) a fortune for them. (6) of the water sprayed on the soil evaporated before it could even soak in because the air was not and dry. The effect was (7). Within months, the fields were (8).Some farmers went out of (9) and others began to question their (10) to farming. Finally, the rain came. The situation started to improve. (11) the crops had begun growing, the farmers still faced a long road back to the good old days. Bill was glad that his family managed to pull (12) that crisis. Today, his family are still running a farm in Texas.(1) a. at b.in c. on d. off(2) a. dry b. dried c. was dried d. are drying(3) a. Therefor b. However c. Meanwhile d. But(4) a. exorbitant b. exorbintent c. exorbentant d. exorbatent(5) a. paying b. paid c. was paying d. pay(6) a. Much b. Many c. Most d. A lot(7) a. dizastrious b. desastrious c. disasterous d. disastraous(8) a. bear b. bare c. beer d. bore(9) a. business b. bizness c. beiziness d. buseness(10)a. cemmitment b. comitment c. cemitment d. commitment(11)a. Because b. Even c. Although d. If(12)a. through b. on c. off d. across答案：b b b a d a c b a d c a二．选择填空（穿山甲）Pangolins, often called “scaly anteaters”, are covered in touch, overlapping scales. These (13) ____ mammals eat ants and termites using an extraordinarily long, sticky tongue. They are able to quickly roll themselves up into a tight ball (14) ____ threatened. Eight different pangolin species can be found across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Poaching for illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss (15) ____ these incredible creatures one of the most (16) _____ group of mammals in the world.Pangolins are hunted for food, for use in traditional medicine and as fashion (17) ____. They are also hunted (18) _____ a rampant illegal international trade in scales, skins and meat. The largescale illegal trade in Asian pangolins (19) ____ drastically driving down the pangolin populations throughout Southeast Asia. Rapid loss and (20) _____ of available habitat places add (21) ______ on the dwindling numbers of remaining pangolins.Inadequate public and governmental (22) ____ of the trade itself are among the factors that make the trade difficult to combat. There is a lack of reliable data on trade routes: (23) ____ the pangolins are coming from, (24) ____ where they end up. It is critical to the survival of this remarkable group of mammals that we stop illegal trading immediately and step up conservation efforts.(13) a. burrow b. burrowed c. burrowing d. is burrowing(14) a. while b. which c. that d. when(15) a. have made b. make c. is making d. made(16) a. dangerous b. extinct c. endangered d. rare(17) a. accessories b. accessory c. kits d. supplies(18) a. with b. at c. in d. for(19) a. were b. are c.is d. has been(20) a. deterioration b. decay c. stagnation c. extinction(21) a. burden b. force c. chance d. pressure(22) a. awareness b. recognition c. endorsement d. penalty(23) a. when b. how c. where d. on(24) a. and b. but c. or d. then答案：c d a c a d c a d a c b三．语法填空（）For many fishermen, catching a blue lobster is a rare occurrence However, two Canadian fishermen celebrated snaring not one. (25) ___ two of these bright blue lobsters off the coast of Nova Scotia recently.Usually, lobsters caught near the Atlantic coast of North America are not very brightly-coloured. Hence, these two fishermen made the news when they caught two vivid blue lobsters (26) ___ quick succession on the very same day. This is traditionally considered to be a sign of good fortune.The probability of the creature having this colouring (27) ____ widely regarded as being one in two million. However, Dr. David Spiegelhalter, a professor, is inclined to pour a bit of cold water on the story. Based (28) ___ data collected, he estimates that about 200 million lobsters are caught in the North Atlantic every year. On average, that equates to about 100 blue ones turning (29) ____ in a year. “ So for two lobsters to be caught three days apart., quite close to each (30) ____, does not seem at all surprising,” says Dr Spiegelhalter.Bright blue lobsters are so-coloured because of a genetic abnormality that causes (31)___ to produce more of a certain protein than others. Thus, they stand (32) ___ from the rest of a catch.“Anything right blue would look very odd because the American lobster is usually a sort of green-brown,” says Charlie Ellis, another researcher. He added that for most European fishermen they would not be extremely surprised (33) ____ catching a blue lobster. This is because the lobsters in the European seas tend to be of a duller blue in colour, although the real sort of shimmering blue is (34) ___ relatively rare. Thus, for a European fisherman, catching a blue lobster would not call (35) ____ a great celebration.答案：(25)but, (26) in, (27) is, (28) on, (29) up, (30) other, (31) them, (32) out, (33) at, (34) also, (35) for。

可新剑桥英语FCE考试模拟题剑桥FCE考试模拟题Part 1 选择填空What is GenealogyGenealogy is a (0) ........ of history. It concerns family history, (1) ........ than the national or world history studied at school. It doesn't merely involve drawing a family tree, however - tracing your family history canalso (2) ........ in learning about your roots and identity. The Internet enables millions of people worldwide to (3) ........ information about their family history, without great (4) ........ .People who research their family history often (5) ........ that it's a fascinating hobby which (6) ........ a lot about where they come from and whether they have famous ancestors. According to a survey involving 900 people who had researched their family history, the chances of discovering a celebrity in your past are one in ten. The survey also concluded thatthe (7) ........ back you follow your family line, the more likely you are to find a relation who was much wealthier than you are. However, the vast majority of people who (8) ........ in the survey discovered they were better off than their ancestors.(Source: FCE Handbook. Reproduced with permission from Cambridge English)（0）A) band B) set C) series D) branch Ans:D)(1) A. instead, B. rather, C. except, D. Sooner Ans: ___(2) A. cause, B. mean, C. result, D. lead Ans:____(3) A. accomplish, B. access, C. approach, D. admit Ans:____(4) A. fee, B. price, C. charge, D. expense Ans: ____(5) A. describe, B. define, C. remark, D. regards Ans:____(6) A. reveals, B. opens, C. begins, D. arises Ans:____(7) A.older, B. greater, C. higher, D. further Ans:____(8) A.attended, B. participated, C. included, D. associated Ans:____Part 2: Open Cloze 完形填空Motorbike Stunt RiderI work (0) . .. .. .. a motorbike stunt rider - that is, I do tricks on my motorbike at shows. The Le Mans racetrack in France was (1) ........ I first saw some guys doing motorbike stunts. I'd never seen anyone riding a motorbike using just the back wheel before and I was (2) ........ impressed I went straight home and taught (3) ........ to do the same. It wasn't very long before I began to earn my living at shows performing my own motorbike stunts.I have a degree (4) ........ mechanical engineering; this helps me to look at the physics (5) ........ lies behind each stunt. In addition to being responsible for design changes to the motorbike, I have to work (6) ........ every stunt I do. People often think that my work is very dangerous, but, apart (7) ........ some minor mechanical problem happening occasionally during a stunt, nothing ever goes wrong. I never feel in (8) ........ kind of danger becauseI'm very experienced.(Source: FCE Handbook. Reproduced with permission from Cambridge English)Part 3: Word Formation 词汇填空An Incredible VegetableGarlic, a member of the Lilliaceae family which also includes onions,is (0) ........ (COMMON) used in cooking all around the world. China is currently the largest (1) ........ (PRODUCT) of garlic, whichis particularly associated with the dishes of northern Africa and southern Europe. It is native to central Asia and has long had a history as a health-giving food, used both to prevent and cure (2) ......... (ILL) In ancient Egypt, workers building the pyramids were given garlic to keep them strong, while Olympic athletes in Greece ate it to increase their resistance to infection. The forefather of antibiotic medicine, Louis Pasteur, claimed garlic wasas (3) ........ (EFFECT) as penicillin in treating infections. Modern-day (4) ........ (SCIENCE) have proved that garlic can indeed kill bacteria and even some viruses, so it can be very useful for people who have coughs and colds. In (5) ........ (ADD), some doctors believe that garlic can reduce blood (6) ........ (PRESS) The only (7) ........ (ADVANTAGE) to this truly amazing food is that the strong and rather (8) ........ (SPICE) smell of garlic is not the most pleasant!(Source: FCE Handbook. Reproduced with permission from Cambridge English)Part 4: Key Word Transformation 关键词变换For questions 1-6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. For example:A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.DRIVENWe ..................................... a very friendly taxi driver.Answer: WERE DRIVEN INTO TOWN BY1) Joan was in favour of visiting the museum.IDEAJoan thought it would be .................................. to the museum.2） Arthur has the talent to become a concert pianistTHATArthur is so _______________________ could become a concert pianist 3) “ Do youknow when the match starts, Sally?” asked Mary.IFMary asked Sally ___________________________________time the match started.4) I knocked for ages at Ruth’s door but I got no reply.LONGI ____________________________ knocking at Ruth’s door but I got no reply.5) Everyone says that the band is planning to go on a world tour next year. SAIDThe band ____________________________ planning to go on a world tour next year.6) I’d prefer not to cancel the meeting.CALLI’d rather ____________________________ the meeting.( answers: 1) a good IDEA to go, 2) talented THAT he, 3) IF he knew what, 4) was a LONG time, 5) are SAID to be, 6) not CALL off.)。

可新剑桥B2 First (FCE) 填空训练题一、选择填空1.My brother hardly goes to the library, ________?a.Is itb.Isn’t itc.does hed.doesn’t he2.Either Lihua or one of his sons ____ the wedding banquet at the hotel next weekend.a.Is attendingb.Are attendingc.Had attendedd.Have been attending3.He was found guilty of dangerous driving and _____ from driving for five years.a.forbidb.forbidsc.forbiddend.had forbidden4.My sister and I often quarrel ____ our share of household chores at home.a.forb.withc.overd.between5.I saw the little boy ___ down the handrail of the staircase.a.glideb.glidesc.glidedd.was gliding6.The workers have just completed the construction of that building. They _____ three years tocomplete it.a.takeb.tookc.are takingd.were taking7.If John _______ his objection then, we would have taken his idea into consideration.a.raisedb.raisesc.has raisedd.had raised8._______ you are a member of the library, you cannot borrow any books till you pay all yourfines.a.Sinceb.Despitec.Thoughd.Nevertheless9.“Dorothy, you must keep this secret between you and _____”, Xiaohong pleaded.a.Ic.med.we10.This rude customer who was yelling at the cashier was oblivious ______ the crowd gatheringaround her.a.tob.atc.byd.with答案：c a c c a b d c c a二、同义词选择填空Lily rubbed her hands with chalk and studied the craggy cliff in front of her. It looked as if something huge had taken a bite out of its surface, with shapes (1) scattered all over it. Bu this was just a warm-up for Lily. In seconds, she spidered up the wall. She was hanging upside down, stuck to the smooth rock, like a lizard. Then Lily pulled herself up and jumped from one foothold to another, up the (2) sheer cliff. Down below, the spectators were enthralled with their mouths hung open.Lily started climbing at the age of six, groping up boulders in New York’s Central Park. A few years later, she was regarded as an (3) extraordinary child with exceptional talent. She later became the first female climber ever to (4) overcome the second most challenging boulder. At the gyms where Lily trained, everyone (5) could identify with her climbing style and sense of calm. “When I climb, I’m doing what I love to do”, Lily said.(1)a. spottedb. studdedc. speckledd. showered(2)a. rigidb. rockyc. steepd. straight(3)a. cleverb. heroicc. significantd. remarkable(4)a. crushb. conquerc. overthrowd. overpower(5)a. perceivedb. recognizedc. understoodd. appreciated答案：b c d b b。

选择填空1 Becoming FamousEvery year thousands of young (1) _____ be stars turn up in Hollywood, the land of fantasy and dreams, hoping to be (2)_______ by a producer who believes they have that special magic stardust that audiences worship. What they don't realise is that they are setting (3)__________ on a journey leading to long days of low paid jobs waiting on tables or cleaning cars. The (4) ________ majority, if not all, will finally have to go back to their home towns, penniless and with their dreams in (5)_______. Los Angeles is full of waiters and waitresses who will tell you that they are only working there for the time being, until they get their (6) _______ in films, which never comes. So here is some free advice. Before you decide that a life in (7) _______ is for you, take a long hard look at yourself and make sure you are strong (8) _______ to endure the many hard years you will undoubtedly face. If you still decide to go ahead, I have two words for you. Good luck.（1）c an should would must（2）s tudied noticed analyzed interrogated（3）u p in off on（4）t otal vast slight complete（5）s hutters tatters curtains blinds（6）c rack break smash shatter（7）c artoons dramas documentaries films（8）e nough mind smell feeling答案：would noticed off vast tatters break films enough2 Cycling schemeThe County Council has decided to give a higher (1)____ to cycling and agreed a new strategy to guide the (2) _____ ahead in East Sussex. Cycling is a low-cost, healthy and environmentally-friendly form of transport. It is (3) _______ to make it safer, more convenient and attractive for cyclists journeys. Cycling is being encouraged both for utility purposes such as journeys to work, school and the shops and for (4) ________ trips for exercise and enjoyment, including longer trips by tourists. Recent cycle schemes carried out in conjunction with District Councils and other bodies (5)_________ the Brighton and Hove seafront route and the Cross Levels Way cycle route, in East bourne. (6)_______ people will be consulted as the strategy is implemented. The County Council will work with local cycling and other groups, and a countywide Cycling Forum will be formed to (7) _________ that all bodies concerned with cycling are in regular contact. The cyclists are given a leaflet, and a (8) ________ of the full strategy document can be seen in County Council Public Libraries.(1)Income priority benefit advantage(2)Travel way line street(3)Convinced intended spoken written(4)Recreational useless promotional sufficient(5)Include consist improve participate(6)Abnormal strange country local(7)Ensure maintain assert improve(8)Book email letter copy答案：priority way intended recreational include local ensure copy。

剑桥英语等级考试真题及答案In the world of English proficiency exams, Cambridge English Exams stand tall as one of the most recognized and respected assessments. Be it the Cambridge English: First (FCE), Advanced (CAE), or the prestigious Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), each level presents its uniquechallenges and requirements. As candidates prepare forthese exams,熟悉和掌握真题及答案变得至关重要。

**Exam Overview and Importance of Past Papers**Cambridge English Exams are designed to assess a candidate's ability to communicate effectively in English across a range of real-life scenarios. The exams are notjust about grammar and vocabulary; they test listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, making them a comprehensive measure of English proficiency.Past papers and their answers are invaluable resources for candidates preparing for these exams. They provide an insight into the exam format, question types, anddifficulty levels. By practicing with past papers, candidates can familiarize themselves with the exam pattern,identify their weak areas, and work on improving their performance.**Analyzing a Sample Paper: Listening Section**Let's delve into a sample listening section of a Cambridge English Exam. This section typically comprises multiple-choice questions, where candidates are required to listen to a recording and select the most appropriate answer based on the information provided.Example Question: "You hear a student discussing their plans for the summer with a friend. What is the student going to do in June?"A. Visit a relative in another country.B. Take a course in painting.C. Go trekking in the mountains.To answer this question effectively, candidates need to focus on the key details in the recording, identify the relevant information, and make a well-informed decision. Practice with past papers helps candidates develop this skill.**Strategies for Effective Preparation**When preparing for Cambridge English Exams, candidates should adopt a multi-faceted approach. Here are some key strategies:1. **Understand the Exam Format and Syllabus**: Familiarize yourself with the exam format, question types, and the syllabus. This will help you identify the areas you need to focus on.2. **Regular Practice with Past Papers**: Regular practice with past papers helps you familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and improve your time management skills.3. **Focus on All Skills**: Don't neglect any skill. Work on improving your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills equally.4. **Seek Expert Guidance**: Consider taking guidance from a teacher or an experienced mentor who can help you identify your weaknesses and provide targeted advice.5. **Maintain a Positive Mindset**: Staying positive and motivated is crucial. Believe in your abilities and stay focused on your goal.**Conclusion**Preparing for Cambridge English Exams requires dedication, discipline, and the right approach. Past papersand their answers are invaluable resources that can help candidates achieve their desired results. By analyzing sample papers, understanding the exam format, and adopting effective preparation strategies, candidates can confidently face the challenge and demonstrate their English proficiency.**剑桥英语等级考试真题探索及备考策略**在英语水平考试中，剑桥英语考试无疑是备受推崇和认可的考试之一。

2023年英语FCE听力模拟题Part 1: IntroductionWelcome to the 2023 English FCE Listening Simulation Exam! In this section, you will find a series of listening exercises that will test your comprehension skills. Please ensure that you have a pen and paper ready to take notes if needed.Part 2: Listening Task 1 - Multiple ChoiceYou will hear a conversation between two people. Listen carefully and choose the correct answer for each question. Write the corresponding letter (A, B, C, or D) on your answer sheet.Part 3: Listening Task 2 - Gap-FillListen to the audio clip and complete the sentences with the missing words. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Part 4: Listening Task 3 - Map DescriptionYou will hear a description of a map. Listen carefully and label the map according to the information provided. Write the corresponding letters on your answer sheet.Part 5: Listening Task 4 - True/False StatementsListen to the audio clip and decide if the statements are true or false. Write "T" for true or "F" for false on your answer sheet.Part 6: Listening Task 5 - Note-TakingListen to the audio clip and take notes on the given topic. Use the notes to answer the questions on your answer sheet.Part 7: Listening Task 6 - Conversation ReconstructionYou will hear a conversation between two people. Listen carefully and rearrange the sentences in the correct order. Write the corresponding numbers on your answer sheet.Part 8: Listening Task 7 - Extended ListeningListen to an extended conversation or monologue and answer the questions on your answer sheet. Pay attention to both the main ideas and the specific details.Part 9: Listening Task 8 - Listening and RespondingListen to a question or statement and respond accordingly. Write your answer on your answer sheet.Part 10: ConclusionCongratulations on completing the 2023 English FCE Listening Simulation Exam! We hope you found the exercises challenging yet enjoyable. Remember to review your answers and check for any errors before submitting your answer sheet. Good luck!。

可新剑桥B2 first (FCE) 填空练习六一、完形填空Dear Hassan,Here I (1) ____ in Athens, the capital of Greece! The city is a hub of activity. Although I am (2) _____ by the smog and heavy pollution I am (3) _____ to finally be here, after reading so much about it!The first place I (4) ____ to was the Acropolis. This is an (5) _____ historical site that (6) ____ many visitors from all over the world. Next, we went to one of the ancient theatres. Did you know, the theatres of the past (7) _____ in the open and they had no sound systems at all? They simply (8) ____ on the natural acoustics of the place. I was truly (9) ____ by this discovery!Today’s lunch was (10) ___ . I (11) ____ moussaks, a Greek baked eggplant dish, something I seldom see in Singapore. My parents also had ouzo, a sweet Greek wine. They said it had a (12) _____ taste from most wines they’d tasted.I (13) _____ to one of the Greek islands tomorrow. I’ve heard all about the (14) ____ surroundings of the Greek islands and am very (15) ______ about tomorrow’s trip! Got to go … I wish you (16) _____ here!Your friends always,Ravi答案：(1) am, (2) disappointed, (3) happy, (4) went, (5) ancient(6) sees, (7) were, (8) relied, (9) amazed, (10) unusual(11) had, (12) different, (13) will be going, (14) beautiful, (15) tranquil(16) were二、选择填空Step up to help a neighbor, or a cause. That the call of Singapore Cares (SG Cares), a nationwide volunteerism movement, that (17) ___ officially l launched in the second half of the year. SG Cares came about after concerned Singaporeans (18)________ the desire to do more for those who need help.SG Cares aims (19) ____ inspire and support Singaporeans to step forward to help others in need. It encourages and supports the efforts in building a more compassionate and (20) _______ society for all, through everyday acts of consideration care and volunteerism. Its focus includes increasing opportunities for volunteers and (21) _______ capabilities of volunteers and organisations through training.Volunteering, (22) ______, is not a priority for young Singaporeans today. Therefore, an organisation Youth Corps Singapore, (23) ________ a series of initiatives to promote social awareness among youngster. SG Cares (24) ______ to attract volunteers, and (25) _____ people with the time and interest to meet the social needs.SG Cares aims to (26) _______ a spirit within the community to care for their members. It is the members of each community (27) ____ truly understand the needs of their neighbours and friends. They are the best people to help make Singapore a more (28) _____ society. It is in this spirit that we hope to develop a society that volunteers more.(17) a. is b. are c. was d. were(18) a. expressed b. expressing c. express d. declare(19) a. for b. at c. to d. by(20) a. inclusive b. exclusive c. integrated d. sympathetic(21) a. building b. to build c. set up d. establishing(22) a. thus b. therefore c. however d. thereby(23) a. ran b. have run c. has run d. had run(24) a. hope b. hopes c. are hoping d. is hoping(25) a. adapt b. fit c. match d. handle(26) a. cultivate b. build c. encourage d. train(27) a. whose b. who c. whom d. which(28) a. caring b. care c. cared d. cares答案c b c aa c d bc a b a。

FCE考试题目及答案
1. 阅读以下短文并回答相关问题。

在21世纪，科技的飞速发展正在改变我们的工作方式。

越来越多的公司开始采用远程工作模式，员工可以在任何地方工作，只要他们有互联网连接。

这种工作方式不仅提高了员工的满意度，还减少了公司的运营成本。

然而，远程工作也带来了一些挑战，比如沟通障碍和团队合作的困难。

问题1：远程工作模式的主要优点是什么？
答案：提高员工满意度和减少公司运营成本。

问题2：远程工作可能带来的挑战有哪些？
答案：沟通障碍和团队合作的困难。

2. 听以下对话并回答相关问题。

对话内容：两个朋友在讨论他们即将到来的假期计划。

A计划去海边度假，而B则打算去山区徒步旅行。

A提到他喜欢海边的宁静和美丽的日落，而B则对山区的新鲜空气和宁静的环境感到兴奋。

问题1：A计划去哪里度假？
答案：海边。

问题2：B对山区的哪些特点感到兴奋？
答案：新鲜空气和宁静的环境。

3. 根据以下提示写一篇不少于150字的短文。

提示：描述你最喜欢的季节，并解释为什么。

答案示例：
我最喜欢的季节是秋天。

秋天的天气凉爽宜人，既不像夏天那样炎热，也不像冬天那样寒冷。

此外，秋天的景色也非常迷人，树叶变成了金
黄色，给人一种温暖而宁静的感觉。

最重要的是，秋天是收获的季节，我喜欢和家人一起采摘水果，享受大自然的馈赠。

结束语：通过以上题目及答案的练习，考生可以更好地准备FCE考试，提高英语听说读写的能力。

可新剑桥B2 first (FCE) 填空练习八一、选择填空Newspapers and magazines are full of stories about famous people and the fantastic (1) ____ that they enjoy. I think it is something that we get used to. We expect to see them wearing costly clothes and, going to fabulous parties. It seems (2) ______ that if you have a lot of money, you will spend it in these ways.Some people who are rich and famous do manage to have a happy life as well. They get married and have children and, although they have to work hard, they still have time to give to their family. Victoria and David Beckham are just one example of a happy celebrity (3) ______ However, money doesn't always bring (4) _______. Sometimes the opposite is true. Celebrities often talk to the press about the (5)______ of being rich and famous. Some of them end up drinking too much or taking drugs. The actress Elizabeth Taylor, for example, visited clinics many times for these (6) ______. The divorce rate is also very high among celebrities. As often their marriages last only a short period and they re-marry very quickly, but the same thing happens again. Ultimately, I think it (7) ______ on the person. I don't believe that being unhappy is a consequence of fame, but I do think that it may be challenging to cope with having a lot of money and fame. Celebrities are ordinary people (8) _____ it all, and perhaps some of them are not strong enough to deal with their fame.(1)a. lifestyles b. habits c. means d. situations(2)a. natural b. common c. general d. regular(3)a. item b. couple c. team d. set(4)a. happiness b. playfulness c. hopefulness d. gladeness(5)a. pressures b. tensions c. forces d. hassles(6)a. doubts b. disputes c. problems d. troubles(7)a. hangs b. depends c. rests d. resolves(8)a. undermost b. undernearth c. underline d. underfund答案：(1) a, (2) a, (3) b, (4) a, (5) a(6) c, (7) b, (8) b二、选择填空Jack Jones took a gap year before starting university, and (1) ___was how he caught the bug for travelling. Many teenagers choose to take a year (2) ______ before starting their degree courses at university, a gap year, to have a (3) _______ from years of intensive study.Jack had saved some money after doing (4) ______ jobs and decided he needed to learn about other cultures by visiting America and Asia. Usually, the way people (5) their gap years depends on their personalities. Somebody who is very adventurous is (6) _______ to do something more challenging than somebody who is quieter. Jack went for extreme adventure and has never looked (7) _______ .As soon as his university course finished, he set off on a three-year trip around the world. What's more, he decided only to use transport which was (8) _________ by natural energy, which meant relying on bicycles and his legs. When he had to cross water, he decided to work on ships to pay for his passage.His reason for this decision was to tell his message about environmental change. He made sure to pass his message on to all the people he met along the way.(1)a. where b. that c. why d. when(2)a. off b. on c. down d. up(3)a. shatter b. scratch c. break d. destroy(4)a. various b. unpaid c. dangerous d. anonymous(5)a. invest b. spend c. sell d. save(6)a. possible b. likely c. never d. randomly(7)a. back b. down c. up d. forward(8)a. checked b. invented c. processed d. powered答案：1. b 2. a 3 c 4. a 5. b 6. b 7. a 8 d。

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