8.　　　 So far 35 bird flu cases in China have been c_____________, as was reported in yesterday’s newspaper, but the whole world is still facing a worrying situation.

7.　　　 Animals are our friends . Killing animals just for their skins or furs really seems too c___________.

6.　　　 ---Why do you ask me to buy the train tickets so early?

----The a_____________ of buying tickets in advance is that you can get better seats.

5.　　　 Last week we s_____________ held the Culture Festival, from which I learnt more about Confucius---the greatest thinker, educator and philosopher in Chinese history.

4.　　　 Bajin is one of my favorite a____________, who wrote a great number of novels such as “Family”, “Spring” and “Autumn”.

3.　　　 We will have a mid-term exam next month. Time is very p___________ to us. We must keep it in mind that wasting time means wasting life.

2.　　　 I think a good friend should have such good q___________ as kindness, honesty, wisdom and loyalty.

1.　　　 Not having seen my cousin for 7 years, I could hardly r_____________ him. He has grown into a handsome young man.

10.　 In recent years we have given the rural areas in the west China ________________support in economy, education as well as medical services.

III: Complete the sentences according to the given letters: (15%)　　　

9.　　 Jimmy had entered for the motorcycle race. Hopefully he could have got the first place, for he is a very good motorcyclist. But ___________________ he fell off the motorcar halfway and had his left hand broken.