58 country could be better than China in near future. I had my 59 （第一次）opportunity to ride the high--speed trains last week when I had a business meeting in Zhengzhou .
As someone w 60 grew up with a disdain （偏见）for public transportation (not sure why the US hates it so much) , I was afraid 61 the experience. I hopes to fly, but was told that it would be much better if I 62 （乘）the train.
The train was amazing. I had traveled on a train before in the US , and hated how s 63 it was and how many stops there were. Chinese high--speed trains are on a different level. The trains are clean and the seats are huge. You can’t even 64 （感觉）how fast the train is moving. If there were no windows , I wouldn’t be a 65 to tell when we were stopped or when we were traveling at 300 km/h ---it is that smooth.
I’m traveling again this week by train and I’m excited.
Key:56.cities 57.technology 58.other 59.first 60.who 61.of 62.took. 63.slow 64.feel 65.able
65.（2019湖北鄂州）
根据括号内的英语或汉语提示，完成句子 。
66. The （死亡）of my dog made me sad.
67. A hen on my farm (lay) a green egg yesterday.
68. No matter what happens, believe in (you), boys and girls.
69. A Chinese father made some nice dresses for his daughter with his (wife) old shirts.
70. Chinese parents try their best （提供）a good environment for their children.
71. The (careful) you work, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
72. There are some boys (swim) in the river now. It’s very dangerous.
73. Cathy and Linda ( not be) back to their hometown for two years.
74. Look! The Browns (eat) supper in the kitchen.
Key:66. death 67. laid 68.yourselves 69.wife’s 70. to provide
71. more carefully 72.swimming 73. haven’t /have not been 74. are eating
66.（2019湖南怀化）
阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式 。
Over 80 years ago, Mickey Mouse first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie . When this cartoon came out in New York 61 November 18, 1928, it was the 62 (one) cartoon with sound and music. The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney. He became very rich and 63 (success). In the 1930s, he 64 (make) 87 cartoons with Mickey.
Some people might ask how this cartoon animal became so popular. One of the main reason is that Mickey was like a common man , but he always tried 65 (face) any danger. In his early films, Mickey was unlucky and had many 66 (problem) such as losing his house or girlfriend, Minnie. However, he was always ready to try 67 (he) best. People went to the cinema to see the “ little man” win. Most of 68 (they) wanted to be like Mickey. Today’s cartoons are usually not so simple as little Mickey Mouse, 69 everyone still knows and loves him.Who has 70 pair of ears more famous than Miceky’s ?
Key: 61.on ; 62.first; 63.successful; 64.made; 65.to face ; 66problems; 67.his; 68.them; 69.but ; 70.a
67.（2019湖南岳阳）
根据短文内容，在文中空格处填上一个恰当的词，使短文完整、通顺 。
Music is good for us. According to the new study from the World Health Organization (WHO) , music can 61 us happier and healthier. For example, when I feel tired , listening to some classical music helps me relax. When I’m down, I prefer pop music 62 of hope and energy . 63 is easy for me to fall asleep with soft music. Some doctors have found a fact ---people 64 love music may live longer.
Near my neighborhood, a man and 65 wife own a small music house with mood music （情调音乐）.Teenagers like to spend time here while musicians are 66 different kinds of music. Sometimes, we are lucky to hear some famous singers sing songs written

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