—Where have you been?
—I got caught in the traffic jam; ______ I’m here just on time.
A．however B．otherwise C．though D．anyhow
There is a(n) _______ bus service into the center of town, which makes it much easier for farmers to go to sell their vegetables there.
A．frequent B．gradual C．official D．fluent
Could I have a(n) ______ word with you, Mr. Thomas? It won’t take up too much of your time.
A．honest B．straight C．simple D．brief
Those who suffer from headache will find they get ______ from this medicine.
A．relief B．safety C．worth D．shelter
It is a great ________ for a person to be able to drive when he is looking for a job.
A．benefit B．chance C．advantage D．fortune
书面表达（30分）
据报道，7岁的美国女孩Amy Bruce得知自己身患肺癌（lung cancer）后处于极度的痛苦之中，美国抗癌协会（ACS）决定，每当Amy收到一封慰问信，就给她增加3美分的治疗款。
假如你是新华中学的学生李华，请你用英文给Amy写一封慰问信，主要内容包括：
l 自我介绍
l 得知的情况
l 表示鼓励
l 打算为她做什么
l 祝她早日康复
注意：
1. 信的格式已为你写好
2. 信中不得出现你的真实情况。
3. 词数100左右。
4. 请在答题卡上作答。
Dear Amy,
___________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
