9.A. ordering B. promising C. showing D. saying

10.A. as if B. or else C. in case D. now that

11.A. hit B.moved C. caught D. hurt

12.A. feelings B. strength C.attention D.interests

13.A. opinions B. education C. life D.experiences

14.A. book B. list C. check D. copy

15.A. connect B. add C.keep D.turn

16.A. her B. me C. a passenger D. my friend

17.A. restaurant B. factory C. hotel D. hospital

18.A. listen to B. review C.talk about D. give

19.A. plan B. day C. choice D. tour

20.A. thinking B. speaking C.employment D. operation

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

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。

　　The art of paper-cutting in China may date back to the second century, since paper 1 (invent) by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. As paper became more affordable, paper-cutting became one of the most important 2 (type) of Chinese folk art. Later, with different regions 3 (adopt) their own cultural styles, this art form spread to other parts of the world. 4 (usual), the artworks are made of red paper, as red is associated with 5 (happy) in Chinese culture, but other colors are also used.

　　With 6 (it) long history, paper-cutting, 7 originated(起源) in China, has been very popular among the ordinary Chinese people. People put up papercuts on walls, windows and doors at wedding ceremonies or festivals 8 (strengthen) the cheerful atmosphere.

　　Chinese papercuts are rich in content. The auspicious (吉祥的) designs symbolize good luck and the avoidance of evil. The child, lotus and bat designs suggest a family with 9 large number of children and grandchildren. Birds, livestock, fruit, fish and worms are also familiar objects accepted by Chinese farmers. In a word, papercuts 70 (use) in different occasions have different meanings.