1 . It took years of work ________(reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water.（所给词的适当形式填空）

2 . With a lot of difficult problems ___________（settle）, the newly-elected headmaster is having a hard time.

3 . They are required ________ (process) the food that we eat, to recover from injury and for several other bodily functions.（所给词的适当形式填空）

4 . It takes me less than 15 minutes ________(wash), get changed, have breakfast and leave home. （所给词的适当形式填空）

5 . It is not clear what these symbols were intended to __________(代表).(根据汉语提示单词拼写)

6 . With a lot of homework ___________ （do）， I decided not to watch the performance with you. （用所给单词适当形式填空）

7 . 选词填空

work out       make it       determine to do...       be up to       with determination       in honor of put one’s heart into     lose heart     give up     set a good example for..       fall apart     compare...with/to

1. The boss tried to ______ his employees by going to work on time.
2. You have to ______ a plan as quickly as possible, or we won’t know how to do next.
3. They set sail in the morning and _____ to a small town before dark.
4. Paul was fond of Chinese culture, so he _______ settle in China.
5. I’ll never _____ even if I should fail ten times.
6. _______ your study and you’ll make progress sooner or later.
7. She has decided to ______ her job and start her own business.
8. A farewell party(欢送会) was held _________ the ambassador(大使).
9. Miners(矿工) have dangerous jobs because occasionally the earth sinks or _____.
10. ____ the apple on the table, this one looks more attractive.

8 . If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you’ll be less likely ________ (bring) your work home. (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . The exercises are designed to ________(strength) your muscles. （所给词的适当形式填空）

10 . Picking up her Lifetime Achievement award, proud Irene declared she had no plans ________ (retire) from her 36-year- old business. (所给词的适当形式填空)