Period Six　Grammar & Writing

Ⅰ.用所给词的适当形式填空

1．China sent up Shenzhou Ⅸ manned spaceship into space successfully，which shows science and technology have been developing (develop) rapidly in China.

2．Years ago we didn't know this，but recent science has shown (show) that people who don't sleep well get ill easily.

3．The two friends have been chatting (chat) on the Internet for three hours，and they will go on till next morning.

4．-How long have you been working (work) in the factory?

-Since 1990.

5．The first use of atomic weapons was in 1945，and their power has been (be) increased enormously ever since.

6．-Do you regret not having gone abroad?

-Not at all.I haven't earned (not，earn) much，but I'm glad to contribute to our motherland.

Ⅱ.阅读理解

We lived in a very quiet neighborhood.One evening I heard a loud crash in the street.Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks.It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly practice her driving，so I sent her to the store in my truck.

At dinner my son talked about how much he liked my truck.I enjoyed having it，but I said，"Guy，my heart is not set on that truck.I like it but it is just metal and won't last forever.Never set your heart on anything that won't last."

After hearing the loud noise，the whole family ran outside.My son shouted，"Dad！Dad，Holloy crashed your truck."

My heart sank and my mind was flooded with conflicting thoughts.Was anyone hurt？Who else was involved？As I ran to the door，I heard a voice in my heart say，"Here is a chance to show Holly what you really love.She'll never forget it."