【推荐1】选择填空: for instance, such as
1. We made many improvements to our house; _________, we painted the walls and replaced the old carpet.
2. I know four languages, ________ Chinese and English.
3. ________, my neighbor is a master carpenter.

【推荐2】选词填空

regardless of, step into one’s shoes, not to mention, compensate for, of all ages, put one’s life at risk, give up on, be caught up in, against all odds

1. It assists people based on need, ____________ which country they are from.
2. I knew I was ____________.
3. I found that I was the only Chinese doctor among people ____________.
4. Although the death rate is very high, we will never ____________ a patient.
5. We were amazed to see that ____________, both boys were still alive.
6. This small but unexpected success ____________ many other less fortunate cases.
7. Try not to ____________ competition with other family members or friends.
8. It is so inspiring to have colleagues like Hassan, Maisy, Alfonso, ____________ all the others I have worked with.
9. In a few days, someone else will arrive to ____________.