C．But D．For

　　9．A.decisions B．opinions

　　C．experience D．knowledge

　　10．A.introduction B．beginning

　　C．requirement D．opening

　　11．A.similarity B．quality

　　C．variety D．suitability

　　12．A.number B．brand

　　C．size D．type

　　13．A.effort B．pressure

　　C．trouble D．money

　　14．A.enough B．all

　　C．much D．some

　　15．A.instantly B．finally

　　C．normally D．regularly

　　16．A.gave B．left

　　C．wasted D．took

　　17．A.patiently B．silently

　　C．proudly D．tiredly

　　18．A.working B．asking

　　C．looking D．applying

　　19．A.though B．if

　　C．than D．since

　　20．A.deserved B．achieved

　　C．benefited D．learned

　　Ⅳ.语法填空

　　We can always hear voices comparing the education systems in China and the US. It's true that 1.________ exist a lot of differences, but this cannot be an excuse 2.________ having a passive attitude toward studying in China.

When I came back from the US last year and continued my senior middle school education in China, I sensed many great differences. I thought that school in China was too hard for 3.________ (we) students, and that we didn't get to do enough fun exercise except running around playgrounds together. My mom had a long talk with me. After that, I realized that though high school life in China is harder, it can give us 4.________ (much). The pressure helps us learn the true meaning of competition 5.________ we step into society. It gives us a strong heart and 6.________ (teach) us to step forward no matter what the 7.________ (real) is. It's like climbing a mountain. You might feel dizzy and nervous, but the top is always there 8.________ (wait) for you as long as you are strong enough - 9.________(take) one more step.