1. Our new (学期) usually begins in September. During the coming September, I will be a high school student.
2. Many great scientists have made a lot of achievements in Chinese scientific (领域).
3. Climbing mountains is a good way to get close to .
4. It is a very useful book for learners to improve their writing skills.
5. This is one of the most exciting developments in (the science that studies living things) in recent years.
6. Our lessons (to begin doing sth) at 8:00. It's time to have lessons now.

1. “Read the story carefully to understand the hidden meaning behind the ____ words,” Mr Wang said.
2. Up in the air, a peregrine falcon(游隼) would fly down at an ____ speed of 320 km/h.
3. It is interesting ____ what the act means to different people.
4. Our English teacher has finished his two years' teaching at our school and ____ next month.
5. Fridge magnet collecting has recently become a creative way for young people to record their ____.
6. —Mum, can I watch TV now?
—No. You should do your homework ____.
7. I can't wait ____ my present on Children's Day.
8. Kris gets ____ Chinese and Chinese culture and finds them interesting.

1. The earthquake in Türkiye(土耳其) happened ____ February 6, 2023.
A.on
B.in
C.at
D.by

2. —When will your father come back from Beijing, Jenny?
—Saturday afternoon. Then you can have a talk with him face to face.

A.In
B.At
C.On
D.For

3. —Do you like swimming in winter?
—Of course. The water ____ a bit cold at first, but then I am warm and full of energy.
A.tastes
B.feels
C.smells
D.looks

4. I have ____ friends and we chat ____ with each other.
A.lots of; a lot of
B.a lot; a lot of
C.lots of; a lot
D.a lot; a lot

5. The two boys want ice cream, but the girl ____ some juice.
A.want to
B.would like
C.look like
D.need

6. She is good at playing the piano and spends two hours it every day.
A.practising playing
B.practising to play
C.to practise playing
D.to practise to play