1 . 这几年我的家乡发生了巨大的变化。
Great changes have _________ _________ in my hometown over the years.

2 . take place, four years, the Olympics, every
______________________________________________________.

3 . I’m sure great changes ________ (take) place in China in the next twenty years.

4 . 随着科技的迅速发展，广州近20年发生了很大的变化。
With the rapid development of technology, great changes ______ ______ ______ in the past twenty years in Guangzhou.

5 . This year’s basketball final ________ (take) place in two weeks.

6 . 用所给词或短语的适当形式填空

high; around the corner; take place; from time to time; no longer; south; watch TV; write an email to; French; out of breath

1. —Our city is becoming more and more beautiful.
—Yes, great changes _________ since 2008.
2. After running two miles in ten minutes, Millie arrived at the cinema ________.
3. You’re _________ a child. You should learn to stand on your own feet.
4. When banana trees reach their full _________, flowers grow out and then produce bananas.
5. —Are the children playing outside?
—No, they _________ in the sitting room.
6. —Who designed the National Grand Theater?
—It was designed by Paul Andreu from _________.
7. Many of the old man’s friends have moved away, so he felt lonely _________.
8. —What’s the news about?
—Millions of people in the _________ part of China are suffering from drought (干旱).
9. Exams are _________. Up till now, you have studied all you can to get ready for the big day.
10. While Sandy was listening to music, Max _________ his friend online.

7 .

click on, hear of, tie...to, take place, get ready, grow, care about sb, put on, of one’s own, ill,

1. —Would you like to go to the cinema with me?
—I’m sorry. I ________ for the coming exam. It’s so important for me.
2. When I sit in front of my computer, I can’t stop ________ the icon “Games” to play games.
3. The bad weather ________ me ________ the house.
4. If it doesn’t rain, the final of the volleyball match ________ in the Sports Centre.
5. I like our Chinese teacher because he always ________ when I am in trouble.
6. It’s raining outside. Sally, ________ your raincoat.
7. He was late for school this morning because of ________.
8. —Tom, look at the new house. Is it nice?
—Oh, it’s so good. I am eager to have a room ________.
9. —Do you like tea?
—Oh, yes. Tea ________ widely in my hometown.
10. —Have you ________ Mr. Green since he left our town? —Never.

8 . 自从我搬到这里，贵阳发生了很大的变化。
Great changes _________ _________ _________ in Guiyang since I moved here.

9 . Great changes will take ________ (发生) in our city.

10 . 自从那次意外发生，Evan 一直都受到疾病的折磨。
Evan has ________ illnesses since that accident ________.