期中检测卷（七）1. 单项选择 （115 = 15分）1. We prefer ________ at the party rather than ________.A. to sing; dance B. to sing; dancing B. C. sing; to dance D. sing; dance2. —I like dancing ________ the music very much. —I like singing along ________ the music.A. to; with B. to; to C. with; to D. for; on3. He tried his best ____his dream and____it.A. to achieve; stick on B. achieving; stick toC. to achieve; stick to D. achieve; stick on4. We feel like some food and drink because well invite some friends in a party.A. buying; to join B. to buy; joining C. buying; join D. buying; joining 5. —Have you read the book Jane Eyre? —Yes. It’s a famous book and really worth ________. A.to read B.reading C.to be read D.read 6. —Youd better hurry. Well be late for the plane.—Dont worry. The plane will ________ in two hours.A. take out B. take away C. take off D. take after7.—All the teachers went home yesterday ________ Mr. White. Why?—Because he was on duty.A. except B. besides C. except for D. beside8. —How does your mother like your presents for Mothers Day?—Well, ______ this sweater______ that one is fit for her.Theyre too big.A. both; and B. either; or C. neither; nor D. not only; but also9. I found __________ very pleasant __________ a good book.A. that; to read B. it; read C. it; to read D. that; reading10.We often _______ our friends homes without _______ them first.A. drop by; call B. drop by; calling C. drop in; call D. drop out; calling11.The boy went ________ his way ________ his mother so that his mother could buy him a new bike. A. on; helping B. out; to help C. out of; to help D. in; helping12. The host goes out of his way to make me ________.A. to feel at home B. to feel in home C. feel at home D. feel in home13. ____ careful you are, _____ mistakes you will make.A. The more, the more B. The fewer, the moreC. The more, the fewer D. The less, the less14. Dont be too hard ________ him. He is only a 5yearold boy.A.on B.in C.at D.to15.Why don’t you ask Alice to join you? Then, she won’t feel _____.A. leave out B. left out C. leaving out D. to be left out二. 完形填空（115= 15分）My parents always told me that I couldnt dance, because it was a girls sport. But I never gave up my dream of becoming a dancing star. I practiced secretly, learning from books, movies, and shows. However, without my parents support, that __16__ seemed all but impossible to reach. One summer, my little sister Maggie was going to dance lessons. I immediately asked __17__ parents for permission(允许)to take her to the lessons. What a __18__ chance to learn dancing! One afternoon, I was practicing a new dance in my room, when Maggie walked __19__. “Whats the matter, Maggie?” I stopped __20__. “Denis, you are a great dancer! Can you help me?” “What is it?” I wondered. “Therell be a dancing performance in my school, __21__ the boys think Im slow, and none of them wants to be my partner. __22__ you dance with me for it?” she looked at me anxiously. “You can be a good dancer!” I encouraged her. “Lets show those people that they have been __23__ all along.” In the following months, we __24__ every evening, hiding from my parents. I was having a fantastic time and __25__ Maggie improved a lot. Finally came the big day. I became __26__ when I heard my parents would come to watch the performance. As the __27__ began, I took a deep breath and tried to calm down. We moved perfectly, shining with pride. From the cheering of the crowd, I was sure we had __28__. My heart was beating wildly when I saw my __29__ coming towards me. He put his hand on my shoulder. “Well done, Son. Though it is hard for me to admit it, you really looked like you __30__ this stage(舞台). Go for it and make us proud.” Id been waiting for this moment for so long. I knew that the road ahead wasnt going to be easy, but I wouldnt give up. I wanted nothing more in life than a dance. ( )16. A.line B.dream C.answer D.message ( )17. A.my B.your C.his D.her ( )18. A.similar B.funny C.good D.strange ( )19. A.out B.away C.through D.in ( )20. A.drawing B.dancing C.singing D.writing ( )21. A.but B.or C.so D.if ( )22. A.Need B.Must C.Could D.Should ( )23. A.sad B.lazy C.sorry D.wrong ( )24. A.chatted B.rested C. slept D.practiced ( )25. A.first B.soon C.never D.seldom ( )26. A.shy B.bored C.nervous D.angry ( )27. A.music B.lesson C.meeting D.party ( )28. A.arrived B.finished C.succeeded D.regretted ( )29. 。