1 . 用所给短语的正确形式完成句子，其中三个选项为多余选项。

to some extent     be overcome with        get across            take …into account be devoted to     live up to                    engage in          due to

1. The director spent nearly five years in making the film, whose plot did ________viewers’ expectations.
2. Children are particularly encouraged to ________ outdoor activities for appreciating nature.
3. _________grief, the little girl burst into tears and sat there doing nothing.
4. For many years , Tu Youyou _________researching into traditional Chinese medicine.
5. ________all the factors _________, they finally determined to make an adjustment to the new project.

2 . 选词填空

bring…to public attention          in terms of          break down                 be devoted to set up                                   concentrate on        by accident               let down take the lead                           at one point            have an effect on        look across

1. The government announced that a special charity fund ____________ next month.
2. He ____________ the river and saw what was a bright green colour on the other side of the river.
3. It was not until his wife found a hidden journal and sent it to the newspaper that his actions ____________.
4. ____________, he held the world record for the fastest marathon time, but later he was surpassed by a younger athlete.
5. Since joining the organization, John and his team ________ improving access to education for poor children in remote areas.
6. With his attention ____________ the task at hand, John didn’t notice the time passing by.
7. The car ____________ in the middle of the highway, causing a traffic jam.
8. The team performed exceptionally well, ____________ in the competition from the start.
9. ____________ educational achievement, the school ranks among the top in the region.
10. In most cases, what we see ____________ what we believe.

3 . 致力于研发这个疾病的新疗法，这些人被大众高度评价。
________ new cure for the disease, those people are thought highly of by the public.

4 . _______ the global pollution, he recommended everybody _______ the environmental protection cause.

A．In terms of; be devoted to	B．As for; devoted to
C．Concerning; would be devoted to	D．Apart from; should devote to

5 . Mother Teresa devoted her life to fighting poverty.（改为同义句）
Mother Teresa ______ ______ to fighting poverty.

7 . 据报道，这两位致力于科研的科学家将会被授予荣誉勋章。（it作形式主语）
________ the two scientists ________ scientific research will be awarded medals of honor.