【推荐2】用所给词组的正确形式填空

a crew of; in the presence of; tremble with; pounce on; reach a point; draw on; become hardened to; appeal to us to do; lie in; be in store for.

1. Those who are shy _____________ strangers are less likely to be recruited as teachers.
2. The Airlines says it lost radio contact with the plane carrying 227 passengers and _____________ twelve.
3. She _____________ fear when she saw the spider crawling on her hand.
4. The success of a painting _____________ more _____________ the personal style it takes on than the theme it represents.
5. As a doctor, you _____________ life and death until you see all sorts of terrible things in the hospital.
6. The animal rights activist _____________ stop testing drugs on animals in the past decade.
7. Why are you always finding fault with him? Stop _____________ every single thing he says.
8. Having invested substantially to grow this company, we felt that we _____________ where a new investor running the company would be better.
9. Many people who wish to retire young can’t believe a postponed retirement _____________ them.
10. The man _____________ his experience as a fisherman to make a documentary won an outstanding prize.

【推荐3】短语填空

on behalf of; take place; in one’s defence; belong to; take up; in contrast to

1. Jackson talked to his mother in a gentle voice ____________ his usual manner.
2. I have to say ____________ that my niece knew nothing about it beforehand.
3. Playing football and watching TV ____________ much of my nephew’s spare time.
4. They have a passionate interest in music and ____________ the music group.
5. Five competitors took part in the English speech contest ____________ our school.
6. They organised a big concert and it ____________ as scheduled.

【推荐2】根据句意，选择短语并以其适当形式填空。

make a difference to       be responsible for       date back to        (be) aware of take part in                                     apply for                            rather

1. Last month’s bad weather _______ the crop failure.
2. The castle, _______ the Middle Ages, enjoyed great popularity among young visitors.
3. _______ the physical exercises actively and it will surely help build up your strength.
4. If I had seen the advertisement in time, I would have _______ the job.
5. I don’t think you _______ the money such a project will take to complete.

【推荐3】选词填空

be attracted to, other than, apply for, look forward to, be made up of

1. We all _____________ the day when the scientists can discover more secrets of the universe (宇宙).
2. All parts of the building _____________ the windows were in good condition.
3. Forbidden City is known as one of the wonders, so a great number of tourists _____________ it every year.
4. According to experts, good essays (文章) _____________beautiful expressions and long sentences.
5. In early autumn, before my graduation, I _____________ admission to college.