1 . 选词填空

commit oneself to (sth/doing sth/do sth)     insist on     wear and tear     come to power     take up a position     sum up     make contributions to     stand on end     out of a passion for     by chance

1. The newly­elected President has taken a series of measures to improve economy since he ________________.
2. My best friend Tom ________________driving me to the airport to see me off tomorrow morning.
3. I am convinced that I am equal to ________________ as a volunteer.
4. It is necessary for you to ________________your experience constantly and improve the efficiency of your work.
5. The carpet is designed to stand up to a lot of ________________.

5 . 汉译英
1. ________________ (使)磨损，(使)逐渐磨平
2. ________________ 面临
3. ________________ 故意地
4. ________________   (正常使用造成的)磨损
5. ________________ 被认为，被当作
6. ________________ 为了……的利益
7. ________________ 爆发
8. ________________ 大量的
9. ________________ 需要
10. ________________ 导致

8 . 阅读下面句子，根据中文提示从方框内选择合适的单词，在空白处填入其适当形式。

wear and tear        in other words     catch fire       switch off    come to power       by contrast          appeal to

1. What _____________(吸引) us is not only his intelligence but also his sense of humour.
2. The company asked him to leave —_______________, (换句话说), he was fired.
3. After years of struggle, the revolutionary leader finally________________(上台).
4. He decided______________(关掉) the computer and enjoy some quality time with his family.
5. The car needs regular maintenance to prevent _________________ (磨损) on its parts.

9 . 这是第一批能经得住连续碾碎玻璃造成的磨损的机器。
These are the first machines that could stand the ______ ______ ______ of the continuously crushing of the glass.

10 . 这个产品经久耐用。
This product can stand ________ _________ ________.