1 . Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the phrases given in the box. Note that each phrase can be used only once and there are two phrases more than you need.

hold to   fight off   count on   dedicate… to   be targeted for   keep up with   turn in come across   get in the way   make sure

1. Despite feeling exhausted, he managed to ________ the urge to take a nap and continued working.
2. Traditional publishers need to ________ modern technology if they are to cater for changing consumer preferences and survive in the market.
3. A solemn ceremony was held in the town square, where a grand memorial stone ________ the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the war.
4. The engineer wanted to finish the project on time, but unexpected obstacles kept ________.
5. The suspended officer was asked to ________ his medal to the department supervisor.
6. I ________   you to help me navigate through this challenging time.
7. The organization ________ its mission of promoting environmental sustainability and stayed committed in the face of adversity.
8. While cleaning out the attic yesterday, the woman ________ an old photo album filled with cherished memories.

2 . Directions: Choose the proper phrase from the box and use its correct form to fill in the blanks. Note thatthere is one word more than you need.

on display        be committed to          be rich in on a regular basis       in place          symbolic of          fight off

1. According to medical research, doing exercise _____can release pressure.
2. The artist’s works are _____ in the museum.
3. Shakespeare was also concerned about whether the money related to his works were _____.
4. Fruits and vegetables are necessary nutrients for human beings in that they _____vitamins.
5. Tu Youyou _____ finding a new anti-malaria treatment when she was in Hainan.
6. The change from long to shor hair is _____ the woman’s need for change in her whole life.

3 . Directions: After reading the sentences below, fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. emerge   B. enthusiastic     C. manual   D. options   E. polish F. rate     G. remote       H. serve     I. signal     J. subject   K. workout

1. His experience in the field will ________ as a valuable advantage to the company’s new project.
2. Her ________ control allowed her to access various functions from a distance, making her life more convenient.
3. She felt energetic after her morning ________, ready to tackle the day ahead.
4. The technician handed me the ________ so I could understand how to operate the new machinery.
5. We were presented with several ________ for the dinner menu, ranging from vegetarian to sugar-free dishes.
6. She took a moment to ________ her speech, ensuring that it was clear and engaging for the audience.
7. Employees should be aware that they will be ________ to periodic performance reviews.
8. How would you ________ the quality of service at the new restaurant?
9. After months of hiding, the artist decided to ________ from his studio and unveil his latest masterpiece.
10. He raised his hand to ________ that he had a question during the meeting.

4 . Directions: choose the right phrases in the box to fiul in the blanks. Chenge the form if necessary.

run into        tend to       dawn on        pass down        persist in live through        thanks to

1. ______mobile libraries, these homeless people can borrow books more easily.
2. It gradually_______ him that nothing is difficult to the man who will try.
3. Success only belongs to those who______   their dreams.
4. Humans_____ their skills and knowledge to the next generations through education.
5. Most people in this kind of job_______ work long hours.
6. He______ Kris in the corridor a few minutes ago.

5 . Fill in the blanks with the proper expressions given below. Change the form when necessary.

current tend display fit constitute suspend peculiar practice odd

1. If you exceed your credit limit, we have the right to ________ or cancel your account.
2. We work-long hours and rush around trying to ________ in domestic chores.
3. Pandas, ________ to China, are treasured and loved by people all over the world.
4. The garden deserted for years was taken over and well ________.
5. The block becomes magnetic when the ________ is switched on.
6. The background music to this film is completely at ________ with the storyline.
7. Perseverance, endurance and endeavor ________ one’s fulfillment.
8. The comparison shows considerable disagreement between theory and ________.
9. A joyful festive atmosphere is accompanied by a breathtaking ________ of fireworks.

6 . Directions: Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the phrases in the box. Each phrase can be used only once.

stretch from... to...;     be safe from;          drop out of;        on the horizon;     impose…on…

1. To reduce air pollution effectively, the government has decided ________ a ceiling _______carbon emissions.
2. The world’s fastest marathon runner has threatened ________ the race because of pollution.
3. A variety of authors continue to contribute on topics that ______ mining ______ agriculture and forestry.
4. The sense of an extraterrestrial (外星球的) experience is heightened by a line of yellow lights twinkling __________.
5. At this point, unless someone is actively searching for your hidden process, you should__________ discovery.

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get stressed out          go through          get buried in          prompt          admit          coat

1. In a situation where an avalanche hits, if someone __________ the snow accidentally, it’s better to dig an air pocket to keep breathing.
2. After reading the passage, have you got which situations may __________ people to reach for their wallets?
3. Only those who __________ hardships can understand the true meaning of life.
4. To be frank, I can’t imagine sitting in traffic for hours __________.
5. Fascinated by the German chocolate-making equipment at the Chicago International Exposition, MiltonHershey purchased it for his Lancaster candy factory and began producing chocolate, which he used for __________ his candies.

9 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used only once. Note that there is two words more than you need.

A. arise       B. grasp       C. heritage       D. imposition E. interpretation       F. landscape       G. minority       H. peculiarity I. relevant       L. subsistence       K. restored       J. resist

1. The great oral works transmitted a shared cultural ________________, held in common not on bookshelves, but in brains.
2. Knowing as much ________________ information as possible can help us avoid making arbitrary decisions.
3. The ________________ of military rule also robbed local leaders of opportunities to participate in local government, so social development was stunted and the seeds of disaffection sown.
4. It seems that the recent electoral shocks have shaken the European political ________________.
5. To avoid all that, farmers often retreat into ________________ farming or look for alternative livelihoods.
6. One method which can be adopted to curb the problems which ________________ out of unemployment among youths involves the providing of relief.
7. Working with native speakers can help us get a good ________________ of the language.
8. Following Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo, France’s Bourbon monarchy was ________________, which was the first fragile step in a diminished state’s return to the family of European nations.
9. There is a wide range of things that actors can do with this role, and King Lear is widely acclaimed for its actors’ brilliant ________________.
10. Though some Aboriginal Australians did ________________ — up to 20,000 indigenous people died in violent conflict on the colony’s frontier — most were subjugated by massacres and the impoverishment of their communities.

10 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used only once. Note that there is two words more than you need.

A. absence       B. applaud       C. compose       D. controversial E. originality       F. professional       G. recognition       H. sensation I. square       J. sustenance       K. symbol       L. tailor

1. The idea of teaching has always seemed both honorable and horrible to me(too much work, too little money, no ________________.
2. American people emphasize efficiency, competition and ________________ while Chinese people give priority to careful planning and encourage close cooperation and altruistic dedication among team members.
3. Teachers imagine they will improve outcomes if they ________________ their presentation to each student.
4. I was so confused that I could hardly ________________ my thoughts.
5. The discovery caused a ________________, people associate the sea eel with live animals, but also did not express any doubt.
6. However, these disorders often remain throughout life due to neglect or ________________ of specific kind of treatment.
7. “The armed forces’ performance has been outstanding and I ________________ their commitment, courage and professionalism,” he said.
8. Silk quickly grew into a ________________ of status, and originally, only the royalty were entitled to have clothes made of silk.
9. Scientists have known for a while when a body becomes starved for________________, cells start eating bits and pieces of themselves.
10. As a result, most of us end up choosing ________________ excellence over personal achievement, and often we lose ourselves in the process.