1、7. But I would like to accept his kind offer if he did not _ to my sharing the seed with my friend, Mary, who was an experienced grower and had a beautiful rock garden. 8. The pollution from the factories continues to _ the river and also poses health threat to people living nearby. 9. We believe it
2、s possible to _ growth through the use of different kinds of energy that will allow for lower carbon emissions. 10. The people loved her so much that they nicknamed her Evita, and long after her death, many Argentines continue to _ her. 11. She thought that if he found out what had happened to his p
3、arents, he would _ in grief. 12. If your neighbor allows her dog to run loose through the neighborhood, she can be ticketed and _. 13. A police motorcycle _ his car twelve miles, and cornered him near Rome. 14. They have campaigned against _ to animals for many years. Fill in the blanks with the exp
4、ressions given below. Change the form where necessary. -participate in run a risk of other than accuse. of pay for object to come upon at ones worst at best end up 1. The President defended the government policy, _ the media misinforming the people. 2. The less you spend, the less youll owe, and the
5、 less likely youll _ bankrupt. 3. Darby was looking for a way to improve the image of the company when he _ the idea of inviting students from the local universities to visit the company. 4. As far as I can remember, this was their mother : Her voice was strident (刺耳的), and she was ready to be angry
6、 at anyone. 5. If you dont take care of your body now, youll _ it dearly when youre older. 6. If they failed to complete the project on schedule, they would _ being dismissed. 7. In our university, students are also encouraged to make use of the Arts Center and to _ music and drama. 8. In many cases
7、, optional subjects _ science are available, such as business studies. 9. The young artists parents _ his giving up his day job for fear that he might fail in his quest for fame. 10. Some people think that most pills offer either no real improvement or, _, only moderate improvements. Fill in the bla
8、nks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the Word Bank. You may not use any of the words more than once. Have you ever known anyone famous? If so, you may have found that they are remarkably similar to the rest of us. You may have even heard them _ to people saying there is anyt
9、hing different about them. Im really just a normal guy, _ an actor who has recently rocketed into the spotlight. There is, of course, usually a brief period while they are popular when they actually start to believe they are as great as their _ fans suggest. They start to wear _ clothes and talk as
10、if everyone should hear what they have to say. This period, however, does not often last long. They fall back to reality as fast as they had _ risen above it all. What will it feel like to soar to such _ and look down like an eagle from up high on everyone else? And what will it feel like to have fl
11、own so high only to _ from your dream and realize you are only human? Some only see the _ in losing something they had gained. They often make _ attempts to regain what they lost. Often these efforts result in even greater pain. Some become _ financially and emotionally. The only real winners are th
12、ose who are happy to be back on the ground with the rest of us. desperatewakedisappointingcontestworshippingobjectbankruptcrueltyfancydignityprotectsoriginallyprotestsaltitudesimilarly Read the following passage carefully and choose the best word or phrase to fill in each blank. So you want to be a
13、rock and roll star? asked the musician, Bob Dylan. You have decided to (1) fames spotlight. And you will not be (2) otherwise. What is it that (3) you? Is it the (4) fans? Or is it simply to be recognized for being truly (5) at something? This is all quite (6). I should warn you, though. It is diffi
14、cult to (7) the publics favor. These people will grow (8) so easily. Even (9) you should succeed, you might not be happy. Once you win in your (10) of fame, complaints will follow. For example, people will say that your work fails to show a lack of (11) in its appeal. You see, their enthusiasm will
15、soon (12). I should also tell you that there will be plenty of people who will want to (13) you during your brief stay at the top. Friends? Sure, (14) you have money youll have friends who will suck everything you have out of you. And dont forget to watch your agent (15). You might need a good lawye
16、r and an accountant, but they too will want their (16) of the piemaking money out of you. I see, you understand the (17) of the situation. However, your chase for fame cant be (18) by my pessimistic outlook. Go ahead then. Dont let me stop you. But when you fail or fall right back here (19) you star
17、ted and youre miserable, dont (20) me of not having warned you. Ive done all that I can for you.1. A.search B.seek C.spur D.aim2. A.persuaded B.justified C.motivated D.aroused3. A.entertains B.applies C.lures D.appeals4. A.glorifying B.enjoyin C.ghonoring D.worshipping5. A.radical B.fantastic C.real
18、istic D.characteristic6. A. understandable B.noticeable C.remarkable applicable7. A.endure B.sustain C.withstand D.undergo8. A.bored B.exhausted C.depressed D.sick9. A.since B.because C.if D.while10. A.conquest B.defeat C.advance D.battle11. A.toleration B.patience C.stability D.continuity12. A.dism
19、iss B.deprive C.dissolve D.dispose13. A.expand B.extend C.apply D.exploit14. A.as long as B.lest C.though D.as well as15. A.exactly B.secretly C.closely D.precisely16. A.fragment B.sort C.branch D.piece17. A.intensity B.cruelty C.injustice D.violence18. A.discounted B.disposed C.discouraged D.disput
20、ed19. A.where B.when C.which D.that20. A.warn B.blame C.charge D.accuseTranslate the following sentences into English. -1. 这种植物只有在培育它的土壤中才能很好地成长。(other than) 2. 研究结果表明,无论我们白天做了什么事情,晚上都会做大约两个小时的梦。(may have done) 3. 有些人往往责怪别人没有尽最大努力,以此来为自己的失败辩护。(justify sth. by) 4. 我们忠于我们的承诺:凡是答应做的,我们都会做到。(remain true
21、 to) 5. 连贝多芬的父亲都不相信自己儿子日后有一天可能成为世界上最伟大的音乐家。爱迪生也同样如此,他的老师觉得他似乎过于迟钝。(discount; be true of) 6. 当局控告他们威胁国家安全。(accuse sb. of sth.) Translate the following sentences into Chinese. 1. If you move into any place other than your own private home, make sure you know what the rules are about pets if you have o
22、ne. 2. Some women could have made a good salary in job instead of staying at home, but they decided not to work for the sake of the family. 3. How can you justify such rudeness? You will pay heavily for that because they have sued you for damaging their good name. 4. Criticism can be of great use; w
23、e may not like it at the time, but it can spur us on to greater things. 5. His uncompromising behavior, to which the public objected, left him bankrupt emotionally and financially. 6. Even if you fail, dont let failure harm you, dont let failure take over. Remember failure is a necessary step in lea
24、rning; it is not the end of your learning, but the beginning. Section Blest enquire amuse relief furnish initiative restore induce obligation melt behave glue meanwhile deposit intent 1. To our surprise, when he heard the news he laughed suddenly and all the anger in his face _ away. 2. The Prime Mi
25、nister said his government would try to _ public trust. 3. Although she was quite young, she showed a lot of _ and was promoted to manager after a year. 4. There is no doubt that children learn far more by example than by precept (规矩), and therefore teachers have a(n) _ to behave well themselves. 5.
26、 It is believed that listening to gentle and soft music might help to _ relaxation and reduce stress. 6. The young driver looked over the engine carefully _ it should go wrong on the way. 7. Seeing the patient in good condition after the operation, the doctor breathed a sigh of _ . 8. Will these fin
27、dings _ more information on prehistoric man?9. A special committee was formed to _ into complaints made by several employees who claimed to have been treated unfairly by the company. 10. Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, _, can reduce its effects. 11. Every payday her father would go down to the bank to make
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