考点集训15 九年级 Units 1－2
一、完形填空。
More than 3，000 languages are spoken in the world.Of all these languages，English is __1__ used.When it is used，the English language has also __2__ many new words from other languages.For example，Americans borrowed “cookbook” from __3__．They also borrowed “tofu” and “kowtow” from Chinese.
As we know，there are __4__ between western culture and Chinese culture.We can learn about those by comparing how certain words are used.For example，“you are a lucky dog” __5__ you are a lucky person.__6__ a person who is ill，they say，“sick as a dog”．On __7__ hand，Chinese people love cats very much.But in western culture，“cat” is sometimes used to describe a woman __8__ is cruel.The rose is __9__ a symbol of love in both China and some western countries.People think the rose __10__ love，peace，courage and friendship.
