Large quantities of time ______ for practising guided writings.
A. was needed B. are needed C. needs D. is needed
The kid is crying, for he ______ jump over the ditch on his own.
A. dares not to B. dare not to C. doesn’t dare to D. dares not
I have two sisters but ______ of us are likely to win the scholarship this term.
A. no one B. none C. neither D. both
After decades of living under oppression, the people of the Arab world are rising up to rebel ______ their ruler.
A. from B. away C. against D. in
Write an English composition in 120~150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
就你读过的一本书，写一篇读后感。具体要求如下：
·写出书名及作者
·简单介绍书中你最感兴趣的人物、情节或思想（三者选一即可）
·说明感兴趣的理由
Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1．昨天晚上我们欣赏了一台精彩的演出。(enjoy)
2．因为大雾，通往南京的高速公路关闭了。(due to)
3．虽然他并不富裕，但还是尽力帮助贫困地区的学生。(do one’s best)
4．据说，中国人比西方人更早使用纸币。(It)
5．经历了多次严重自然灾害后，人们才逐渐意识到植树造林的重要性。(until)
