2 . But in many Western cultures, ageing is thought of as a ________ experience and “old” people are ________ with being burdensome, weak and “over the hill”. (根据句意填空)

4 . In Western countries, the number 13 is usually ________ with bad luck, but actually there isn’t any ________ between them. (associate) (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . 短语填空

come about, be associated with, up and down, a variety of, for the purpose of, on the list of, rely on, in the area of

1. In the children’s minds, summer ________picnics.
2. Having to wait hours came high ________complaints.
3. She ________her tough love to help him quit drinking last year.
4. Women are already well represented ________TV drama.
5. I found him in the corridor nervously pacing ________.
6. There are ________treatments available for this condition.
7. He went over to America ________studying medical science.
8. How did the differences between British and American English ________?

8 . 选词填空

figure out;have effects on;a variety of;be associated with;believe it or not;in addition

1. This has not been shown to ________systemic disease, such as autoimmune disease.
2. ________ ice cream shaped like local landmarks or iconic treasures has been launched as a new way to mark tourists’ visits at tourist hotspots.
3. ________, what I have told you is all true.
4. It took them about one month to ________how to start the equipment.
5. It is found that excellent movies________many aspects of children’s personality and development.
6. The company provides cheap Internet access. ________, it makes shareware freely available.

10 . Yellow________ self­-respect, confidence and friendliness.
黄色一般与自尊、自信和友好相关。