一、根据句子意思,用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
1. The (excite) plots of the novel make readers lost in the colourful world of literature.
2. The (love) words in the poetry whisper warm stories to every reader gently.
3. Some ancient works are hard (understand) without historical background knowledge.
4. It takes a careful heart to find the hidden (beautiful) of art in common things.
5. Literature keeps recording (human) stories and passing down wisdom through centuries.

()1. —Have you read Hamlet written by Shakespeare?
—Yes. It's one of the greatest in English literature.

A.poems
B.plays
C.dictionaries
D.novels

()2. —Good literary works always have simple but meaningful .
—Exactly. We can learn a lot from their beautiful expressions.

A.rules
B.stories
C.language
D.hobbies

()3.(2026·江苏常州期末)You may not pass the swimming exam you practise as much as possible.

A.because
B.unless
C.if
D.since

()4. —The poet described the sad scene in his poem to show his deep feelings.
—I see. The repetition makes the emotion more powerful.

A.at times
B.at last
C.at once
D.again and again

()5. —We have enough time to discuss the book, so .
—You're right. We can share our ideas fully.

A.take your time
B.make yourself at home
C.cheer up
D.hold on

三、词语运用。
A)选用方框内的单词或词组填空，其中有一个单词或词组是多余选项。
characters story classic poem literature has lovely language
Reading literary works is a great way to enrich our mind and feelings. We can feel deep emotion and beautiful rhythm when we read a 1. This kind of treasure belongs to traditional 2 of our nation. An excellent work 3 that touches every reader's heart. We can learn wisdom and truth from a moving and meaningful 4. Reading can calm our mood and open up a new world for us. It is worthwhile for us to treasure and pass down every valuable 5.
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B)阅读短文，在文中空白处填入1个适当的单词，或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。
When we talk about reading, we probably think of eyes, 1 we do the reading with eyes. Many years ago, some people 2 (wonder) whether they could do some reading with ears or not. And now their dream has already come true. 3 the development of smartphones, it's getting much 4 (easy) to do some reading with ears. This is audio reading.
Many people think reading in bed before going to sleep is 5 (help) in having a good sleep and it would be a perfect time to do some audio reading. When they read an ordinary book, the lights have to be turned on and they have to turn the pages with their 6 (hand) while they don't need to do that when they do audio reading instead.
Also, some other people would like to do audio reading in the kitchen. They can enjoy their time by 7 (listen) to the news or stories while cooking. They find it interesting 8 (cook) according to instructions that are made by famous cooks. Audio reading is some people's favourite while they are exercising. It allows the mind to be free while the legs, body and arms are kept busy. But be careful. Don't make yourself or others in danger. Let's take driving for example. If you pay no attention to driving but lose yourself in doing audio reading, you may cause a traffic accident.
Finally, audio reading is 9 (true) helpful to blind people. It was difficult for them to read in the past. But now they can do it easily. What 10 interesting way to read!
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