1 . It d________ me to hear so little enthusiasm for the project.

2 . Don’t let her comments d________ you.(根据首字母单词拼写)

3 . Not until this turbulent region can shuffle off the b________ of the past will it be able to settle peacefully into the community of nations. (根据首字母单词拼写)

4 . Twelve i________ are equal to one foot.

5 . 语法填空

People often talk about what     1     (moral) and virtues are. But sometimes they may face moral dilemmas. For example, if an old man     2     (trip) over a stone or suddenly fainted in the street or was injured in     3     accident, what would be your first response? Should you assist him     4     (rise) or give first aid? Or just stand by? Your behaviour will illustrate what your moral and life     5     (principle) are. In Lin Qiaozhi’s eyes, life is precious. When others entrusted her     6     their lives, it was virtue     7     carried her through a life of hard     8     (choose).

6 . 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

7 . 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)

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

9 . 伊斯坦布尔是土耳其过去的首都。
Istanbul was ____________ of Turkey.

10 . 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.