五、词语运用。
根据短文内容和首字母提示，在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整。
Benjamin Franklin was a scientist. He was also an i 1 of many talents. From a young age, his love of l 2 set him apart from many others. He had only two years of education before working. While working in his brother's print shop, he taught h 3 by reading a lot. He often borrowed books from booksellers and s 4 up late to return them early the next day. He was also curious about everything. He once became i 5 in studying storms, so he followed the storms and did many tests. His findings helped predict the weather. What was more, he had a great love for science, so his c 6 inventions came as no surprise. He invented a type of glasses to h 7 him see better. He didn't make money from the inventions, but he let people use them for f 8. His greatness goes further than that. As a lifelong l 9, he saw learning as an exciting and e 10 journey, full of wonder and success. This is his greatest gift to the world.
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六、完形填空。（2025·江苏南通海门区期末）
Every summer, Betty spent two weeks at Green Farm’s Horseback Riding Camp. Last year, Betty and her favourite horse, Piper, finished second in the obstacle course(障碍赛赛道) race.
“I can’t wait to ride Piper,” Betty told Rose, her coach. Rose smiled and said, “Sorry, but we need to save Piper for our new this year. She’s one of the best-behaved horses. How about riding Harley?”
Betty felt a little when she first saw Harley, the tallest horse of all, but she stayed hopeful. Betty was trying to ride Harley, the horse went up on his back legs, throwing Betty off. , Betty landed on the hard ground. Her feet got hurt and her eyes were filled with tears.
“I’m afraid of Harley, and I think he’s too hard to with,” Betty told Rose. “Harley is in a new place with a new person on his back,” Rose explained. “I’m sure he’s pretty afraid too. But if you trust him, he will trust you.”
Betty decided that it was time for a fresh . “I know you’re afraid of me. We’re still strangers, and it’s up to me to make sure that we will become .” She touched the horse carefully and talked to Harley . After a while, Harley , and Betty realized that she was also feeling calmer. She then led Harley for a walk around the ring several times so that he was to be with her and follow her instructions.
Soon, Betty and Harley worked together better since both of them knew the of their teamwork. By the end of the first week, they had completed the obstacle course together.
On the final day of the camp, there was a big race. Betty onto Harley confidently. As soon as the race began, Harley tried to run forward quickly and they easily. The other horses were just no match for Harley.
Rose handed Betty the winner’s trophy(奖杯) with excitement. Betty suddenly realized that Rose had wanted to her to be a better rider, even though she would have had a nice time with Piper.
Betty gave Rose a hug and then took the trophy and a carrot over to Harley.
()1. A. leaders B. riders C. climbers D. drivers
()2. A. trying B. finishing C. stopping D. keeping
()3. A. stupid B. afraid C. comfortable D. lucky
()4. A. After B. As C. Before D. Because
()5. A. Hopefully B. Excitedly C. Unluckily D. Usually
()6. A. meet B. agree C. help D. work
()7. A. answer B. memory C. start D. topic
()8. A. classmates B. neighbours C. friends D. roommates
()9. A. angrily B. softly C. silently D. sadly
()10. A. calmed down B. put down C. came down D. took down
()11. A. happy B. afraid C. tired D. surprised
()12. A. shaking B. importance C. direction D. sadness
()13. A. ran B. climbed C. walked D. flew
()14. A. fell B. returned C. won D. jumped
()15. A. advise B. order C. choose D. help