1 . 随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。
As China plays a greater role in global affairs, ________ international students are beginning to appreciate China s culture and history through this amazing language.

2 . I couldn’t afford the house I really wanted, so I had to ________ ________(将就/退而求其次) second best. (根据汉语提示补全句子)

3 . 也许最好的例子就是联合国教科文组织，它开展了一项防止世界各地世界文化遗产消失的计划。
Perhaps the best example is shown by UNESCO, which runs a programme that________world cultural heritage sites around the world ________ disappearing.

5 . 该保护区是西藏西北部动植物的庇护所。
The reserve is ________ ________ ________ the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet.

6 . 站在远处，她们惊讶地看到从位于湖的南侧的尼亚加拉大瀑布升起的云雾。（运用V-ing）
______________________ the great Niagara Falls, which is on the south side of the lake.

7 . 欣赏自己的文化遗产对于了解自己非常重要。
_________ ________ ________ cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself.

9 . Nowadays, parents _________ _________ (倾向于) offer considerable praise to their children. (根据汉语提示完成句子)