1 . He had strong determination and perseverance in the competition, ________ made him successful. (用适当的词填空)

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Trends popular among the youth such as “China chic” and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the various     1     (style), the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item.

Combining     2     (class) elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making     3     a fashion icon (标志). This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province,     4     numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike     5     (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. In Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country’s hanfu production and sales centers, the sales     6     the horse face skirts during last Spring Festival holiday     7     (increase) dozens of times compared to usual volumes. Actually, the skirt has become     8     very popular choice for gifts.

The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed     9     (indicate)more than a fashion trend; it     10     (represent) a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity.

3 . We might have to employ someone ______ (temporary) as a secretary until we can fill the post. (所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . The idea ______ you can make progress without hard work is quite wrong. (用适当的词填空)

5 . He is always the first staff ______ (arrive) at the office, which I think is why he is promoted so quickly. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . Some people think ______ necessary to explore the oceans because of the potential amounts of resources. (用适当的词填空)

7 . Yan’an, a city ______(locate) in northern Shaanxi Province, has seen great progress in its tourism industry over the past few years. (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . The barefoot kid had been living in poverty, surrounded by crime and ______(violent). (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . He ______(arrest) when customs officers found drugs in his bag. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . The firm’s technology is widely regarded as being superior ______ that of its opponent. (用适当的词填空)