1 . He was __________ (thrill) to be doing the comedy that he always felt he should do, but even during his last few years, he always had a sense of curiosity, __________ (wonder) what new role or challenge might be just around the comer. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
Hi Kelsey,

Happy 18th birthday! You’ve officially reach     1     (adult) in a lot of ways, even though I know you’re already mature beyond your years.

Many bittersweet events will happen in the next ten years. There will be highs. Stick to     2     (cherish) every single second. There will also be lows, and you may feel     3     (dishearten). But you’ll surely be committed to     4     (make) it through, and    5     (gradual) you’ll get stronger than before.

The world will always throw new challenges at you.     6     a consequence, your strength will be tested again and again. Looking back to what has happened over the last decade, I feel proud of how far you’ve come. Approve     7     everything that contributes to your     8     (become) fearless and independent.

As you become an adult, jump at every opportunity     9    comes your way. Celebrate every chance you get. No doubt you’ll always ponder     10    it and make the right decision.

Happy birthday, Kelsey! See you in ten years.

28-­year-­old Kelsey

3 . She knew how___________ the sales of the product. She did an excellent job and___________ from a saleswoman to a manager soon. The position was a___________ for her. (promote) (所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . 社交活动通常防止老年人孤独。
Social activities usually ___________.

5 . Listen to the conversation again and use the context to guess the meaning of the words below. Tick the reason why you were able to guess the words.

Reason	Preserve	Promote	Cypress
The word is an example of a group/type I know.
The word is explained by the speaker.
The word means the opposite of a word I know.
The word means the same as a word I know.
I know the general meaning of the word.
The speaker gives an example of the word.

6 . Practise using context clues to guess the meaning of new words. Look at the example and fill in the blank.
EXAMPLE
The palace was destroyed years ago. By studying old photos of the former palace, they have made the new one look exactly like the old one.
Clues: destroyed years ago; studying old photos; made the new palace like the old one
Guess: The former palace means “the palace that __________”.

7 . Take part in a youth project
1. Before you listen, look at the pictures below. What are the students doing?

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2. Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea.

A．Students from different countries are working creatively to protect a temple in China.

B．Youths from seven countries are working together to protect cultural relics on Mount Tai.

C．Doing a project on cultural heritage protection in China is interesting and exciting.

3. Listen again and help the reporter to complete the interview notes.
International youth project, __________ high school students from 7 countries
Mount Tai, one of the most __________ mountains in China
It has been __________ for more than 3,000 years.
22 temples, around 1,800 __________ with writing on them
Dai Temple on __________; over 6, 000__________

8 . 就在我回来的时候她离开了会议室。(强调句) (汉译英)
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9 . 这个经理那么慷慨，以至于经常奖励一些有新颖想法的人。
The manager is _________________ he often rewards some innovative people.

10 . 就是这些证据导致了那个嫌疑犯被逮捕。
It was the evidence that _________________.