2 . 请匹配单词及其英文解释。

A. strongly fixed in position，and not likely to move B. to save sb/sth from a dangerous or harmful situation C. a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job D. to bring sb/sth back to a former condition，place or position E. the act of keeping sth in its original state or in good condition F. to get away from or avoid something unpleasant or dangerous G. to form an opinion of the value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully

1. He is the best candidate for the job.
2. She was lucky to escape punishment.
3. The woman was rescued from her burning home by firefighters.
4. Researchers evaluated teaching performance by comparing students’ exam results.
5. The preservation of our natural spaces is too important to be determined based on guesswork.

3 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. a plan or preparation that you make B. to help something to happen or develop C. a greater interest in somebody or something D. happening or existing before a particular time E. something you think should be dealt with first F. closely connected with what you are discussing G. a belief that something is true or that something will happen

1. These comments are not directly relevant to this topic.
2. Many policies have been not forward to promote economic growth.
3. We are working on the assumption that everyone invited will turn up.
4. The Government has made it a priority to move residents before the rainy season begins.
5. Women’s preference for black was changed in the 13^th century, when such colors as red and purple came into fashion.

4 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. at the beginning B. no longer in existence C. an act of trying to do something D. to think carefully and deeply about something E. a situation in which people are in a serious disagreement F. to look at something quickly and then look away immediately G. to notice a person or thing, especially suddenly or when it is no easy to do so

1. We should all give ourselves time to reflect.
2. Many animals could become extinct in less than 10 years.
3. Two factories were closed in an attempt to reduce pollution
4. Forecasters say the storms may not be as bad as they initially predicted.
5. After several hours, we finally spotted the difference between these two pictures.