2014届高考英语基础知识总复习每日一练：7（北师大版）.docVIP

高三英语每日一练(7) I will be traveling to Australia as a Student Ambassador with People to People.People to People arranges for American students to travel all around the world to learn about other ___1___，and to help others understand American culture.The program was founded by former President Dwight D．Eisenhower to______ peace through understanding. I had to ___3___ many hours of special work to get to this point.First，a teacher nominated me，and then I attended an informational meeting about the program.The application process included an interview， and ______，I was accepted. Thats when the hard work really ______.In addition to attending monthly meetings to prepare for the big ___6___，my parents encouraged my twin sister Beth (also participating in the program) and me to ______ $2,000 each to help pay for the cost.And so the fund-raising began.We did everything from ___8___ candy bars to　decorating peoples mailboxes during the holiday season.We also baby-sat，washed cars，held a yard sale，and washed windows.After months of ______work I had raised a total of $2,319! ___10___，Beth and I raised over $4,500! Now I have a problem-packing.Yes，I know it sounds unimportant，but my suitcase seems to have shrunk as I placed my ______ inside.According to airline ___12___，a suitcase can be no larger than 54 inches and weigh no more than 44 pounds.For a person who likes to wear a different outfit every day，packing all my clothes into such a small space seemed an ______ task.However，I have gradually ______ my load and my suitcase which started out weighing overweight now checks in at a mere 36 pounds.Apart from a slightly bloated carry-on bag，my luggage is definitely manageable. I ______that I will get much sleep tonight because I am so excited! I know that what lies ahead is going to be the trip of a lifetime! 1．A．students　　　　　　 B．countries C．cultures D．schools 2．A．promote B．find C．keep D．make 3．A．give away B．put inC．set aside D．take on 4．A．especially B．usually C．finally D．luck