1 . 这名宇航员做出了如此突破性的发现，他被认为是太空探索领域的先驱，为科学成就树立了新的标准。（perceive; such…that）(汉译英)
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2 . 事实证明，老人的勇气与毅力比鲨鱼的智慧更强大。（prove） (汉译英)
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3 . Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the phrases given in the box. Note that each phrase can be used only once and there are two phrases more than you need.

hold to   fight off   count on   dedicate… to   be targeted for   keep up with   turn in come across   get in the way   make sure

1. Despite feeling exhausted, he managed to ________ the urge to take a nap and continued working.
2. Traditional publishers need to ________ modern technology if they are to cater for changing consumer preferences and survive in the market.
3. A solemn ceremony was held in the town square, where a grand memorial stone ________ the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the war.
4. The engineer wanted to finish the project on time, but unexpected obstacles kept ________.
5. The suspended officer was asked to ________ his medal to the department supervisor.
6. I ________   you to help me navigate through this challenging time.
7. The organization ________ its mission of promoting environmental sustainability and stayed committed in the face of adversity.
8. While cleaning out the attic yesterday, the woman ________ an old photo album filled with cherished memories.

4 . What is the use of reporting things that your readers don’t care about? However, as journalists, we need to write with care and tell news stories ________. (根据句意填空)

5 . If our articles contain errors, our readers won’t trust us. We need to find ________ and collect all the facts. (根据句意完成句子)

6 . If the story’s not entirely true, then it isn’t news — it’s fiction. This means journalists need to be good at ________ and making sure their information is true. (根据句意填空)

7 . But that was the location of the brain and the old man hit it. He hit it with his wet, bloody hands driving a good spear ________. (根据句意填空)

8 . Directions: Write out the words according to the relevant definitions. The first letter is given to you.
1. w________ v.       to cover something completely in paper or other material
2. r________ n.       the action of asking for something formally and politely
3. s________ n.       a difficulty or problem that prevents something or makes a situation worse
4. d________ v.       to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
5. c________ adj.       having a strong desire to know about something
6. i________ v.       to make the meaning of something clearer by using examples, pictures, etc.
7. p________ n.       the act of allowing somebody to do something
8. f________ adj.       able to change to suit new conditions or situations
9. p________ adv.       lasting for a long time or for all time in the future
10. r________ n.       the act of making something available to the public

9 . Monarch Butterflies Listed as Endangered

The monarch butterfly, known for its legendary migration from Mexico to Canada, is now at great risk of extinction. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the population of this orange-and-black insect has shrunk between 23% and 72% over the past 10 years. IUCN has labeled it as being endangered after having added it to its Red List of Threatened Species.

    1    . In order to make space for agriculture and urban development, people have been illegally cutting down trees. As a result, the massive forested areas that had previously sheltered the butterflies during winter have now been destroyed.

Another factor at play is the use of herbicides (除草剂) in agricultural fields.     2    . Just before leaving their overwintering grounds, females lay eggs on milkweed plants. But now milkweed is disappearing, and monarch caterpillars are losing their host plants.

Climate change has also taken a heavy toll on the species.     3    . What’s worse, severe weather conditions such as hurricanes and storms are proving to be disastrous for the already vulnerable butterflies.

Monarch experts are calling for the public’s help in the fight to save the species. “Few species inspire the awe and wonder that the migratory monarch butterfly commands,” said Dr. Sean T. O’Brien, President and CEO of Nature Serve. “While efforts to protect this species are encouraging, much is still needed to ensure its long-term survival.”

What can be done to case the problem? A middle-of-the-road solution is gaining ground. Scientists recommend promoting the growth of native milkweed and nectar flowers. Monarch butterflies are a common backyard insect in America, so everyone can contribute their share.   —     4    . They can also plant flowers for monarchs. — Those flowers will provide nectar for monarchs when they bloom.

A．People can plant milkweed to support their egg-laying and caterpillars.

B．When they are caterpillars (幼虫), monarchs entirely depend on milkweed.

C．Hence, local people should maintain thick forests and reduce the use of pesticides within the monarch’s range.

D．The reasons for the threat to monarchs are varied, but the leading one is the decades-long destruction of its habitats.

E．In a one-two punch, droughts have limited the growth of milkweed, thus threatening the butterflies’ overwintering habitats.

F．To help ensure the survival of monarchs, the habitats of the Monarch butterfly need to be protected and conserved.

10 . Interested ________ we are in your qualifications, we’re afraid that you don’t quite meet our current needs.

A．as

B．while

C．however

D．wherever