1 . A useful ______ to save battery on your phone is to lower the screen brightness.

A．twist

B．tension

C．target

D．trick

2 . 用下列短语的适当形式填空，每个短语仅用一次，其中两个短语为多余选项

in case, regardless of, in harmony with, before you know it, as long as, in turn, regard... as, keep track of, break out, no less than, depending on, add to

1. Enjoy every moment because, ______, these days will become cherished memories.
2. Your final grade will be determined ______ your performance throughout the semester.
3. The library system makes it easy to ______ borrowed books and their due dates.
4. Always have a phone charger with you ______ your battery runs low.
5. You’re free to rearrange the furniture ______ you put it back in its place afterward.
6. The achievements of Tu Youyou in the field of traditional Chinese medicine are ______ pioneering exploration.
7. The law requires equal treatment for all, ______ race, religion and gender.
8. The public are concerned that a new virus like flu might ______ in places with a high population density. (密度)
9. The colorful decorations such as balloons and banners ______ the festive atmosphere of the party.
10. The team’s hard work resulted in increased sales, which ______ led to higher salaries for everyone.

3 . If you encounter any issues with your order, you are advised to c______ directly to our customer service department. (to say that you are not satisfied or unhappy about something or somebody) (根据首字母单词拼写)

4 . During the rare occasions ______ my parents and I disagreed, we normally found a middle ground.

A．that

B．which

C．where

D．when

5 . Various artists ______ the barriers that divide us, speaking a universal language that all can appreciate.

A．has broken down

B．broke down

C．break down

D．had broken down

6 . — I didn’t start saving for retirement until I was in my 50s.
— But ______.

A．practice makes perfect	B．better late than never
C．read between the lines	D．too good to be true

7 . Engaging in sports offers a sense of accomplishment especially ______ new skills are mastered or personal bests are achieved.

A．while

B．whether

C．why

D．when

8 . The realization that college graduation was ______ made many students both excited and nervous about their future.

A．around the corner

B．in the distance

C．behind the schedule

D．on the whole

9 . Ernest Hemingway’s writing is natural and clear, which ______ presents the idea he wants to express.

A．informally

B．effectively

C．regularly

D．narrowly

10 . When sorting out my old books, I ______ an old photo that brought back so many childhood memories.

A．put off

B．ran into

C．turned down

D．complained about