七、短文填空（10分）
Do you know William Shakespeare? He was born over 460 years ago. He was 52 years old when he passed 1. . He is thought to be one of the greatest writers in history. 2. , for today's readers, it is too difficult to understand the language he used. In recent years, this has 3. (lead) to a discussion: To update（更新）or not?
Some people think updating Shakespeare's works 4. (be) of importance. What is the point 5. Shakespeare's plays cannot be understood? So many modern writers have rewritten his plays in the way people speak today. They use daily expressions to show the meaning more 6. (clear). Some even translate his works into modern styles. Readers would still get much 7. (please) from the plays.
Some people disagree. They think the richness of Shakespeare's language and the playful use of words should be 8. (praise). There are good reasons why the plays are still being performed today. His works tell us what it means to be human. His works often show unexpected 9. (true) about life. Topics such as love, kindness and friendships have 10. (last) value. What about your ideas? Should Shakespeare be updated?

八、完成句子（10分）
1. 如果我们不加快速度，天黑之前我们就回不了家。
, darkness will fall before we get home.
2. 我想知道气候变化是否与人类活动有关。
I wonder if climate change human activities.
3. 尽管已至深夜，大部分宾客依旧还未到场。
Though it is already midnight, most guests .
4. 这场会议冗长乏味，他早已耗尽耐心。
He as the boring meeting lasts too long.
5. 阅读阿加莎的作品时，除非你慢慢来，否则会错过诸多关键线索。
When you read Agatha's works, you'll miss important clues .

九、书面表达（20分）
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