1 . 选词填空(in addition/in addition to)
1. __________ creating lifelong memories with my family, another wonderful thing happened as a result of this bike trip.
2. The products are nice.___________, the price is low.

2 . 用方框中短语的正确形式完成句子。注意：有一个短语是多余的。

in honor of refer to run out of on the edge of come across in spite of fight for be regarded as due to suffer from base on

1. The US government has ______________ excuses for the failure of its economic policy, which means a radical policy reform is needed.
2. The team is ______________ a place in the final round, where competition will be without any doubt more fierce.
3. Failure helps build our characters. We become better because of the fall, not ______________ it.
4. The committee finally decided to build a monument ______________ the captain and his crew who made a significant breakthrough in polar exploration.
5. I was ______________ my seat waiting to find out what happened next.
6. The team met countless difficulties during the research ______________ their limited access to proper resources.
7. The movie ______________ a real-life incident.
8. Recently I have ______________ an interesting study which claims Memory B cells might be responsible for people’s lifetime allergies (过敏症).
9. Nowadays, Dr. Claire and Prof. Tiara ______________ the most promising young writers in the city.
10. The latest research finding gives hope to patients who ______________ severe back injuries.

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: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. mix       B. specialty          C. extraordinary            D. distinguish        E. private F. contribute       G. expose        H. shifted     I. challenges     J. respective     K. favored

Many of us grow up dreaming of becoming an astronaut. Ever wonder what it takes to be one?

Take NASA for example.

In order to catch NASA's eye, would-be astronauts must not only stand out in required skills and pass physical and psychological exams, but also find unique ways to    1     themselves from the harsh competition.

NASA's requirements for becoming an astronaut have changed over the years. Originally, it     2     candidates with a military flight background, with at least 1,000 hours spent in command of a jet aircraft. In 1978, however, NASA    3     its focus to a more varied group of astronauts:scientists and engineers with at least three years of experience in their     4     fields.

During the years of shuttle missions, everyone had a    5     : some would focus on robotics,others on spacewalks or maintenance. To work on the space station, astronauts must be able to perform all tasks, which encourage applicants to acquire different experiences. Jeanette Epps, an astronaut, studied aerospace engineering, worked at Ford Motor Company and took a job with the CIA before joining NASA. She says astronauts’ varied backgrounds     6     to their ability to adapt and learn anything quickly.

After ensuring that candidates are U. S. citizens and that they satisfy basic education and experience requirements, the selection committee enters a gray area.“We’re not really looking for one thing, just a good     7     of things,”said Duane Ross, the manager for astronaut candidate selection and training.

To the committee, candidates who take on    8     outside of the workplace demonstrate curiosity and energy. Many astronauts who don't have a military background do hold a(n)    9    piloting license. Some are enthusiastic mountain climbers, scuba divers or skiers. Others are musicians, dancers, or play competitive sports. Choosing to    10     themselves to different, extreme environments counts as another way to stand out from the crowd.

5 . 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.

7 . Directions: Complete the following paragraphs by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. peaked          B. faintest          C. factor          D. accumulating        E. masked F. expands          G. lighten          H. tricky          I. phenomena            J. unimaginable K. emitted

Astronomers measure total starlight

All the light from all the stars that have ever existed. It is a quantity of     1     magnitude (数值), but now astronomers have put a number on it.

From the earliest,     2     stars, to the largest galaxies, an international team has managed to measure the total amount of starlight     3     over the entire 13.7bn-year history of the universe.

The astronomers based their calculation on measurements of the extragalactic background light (EBL), a cosmic fog of radiation that has been     4     since stars first illuminated (照亮) the dark, vast expanse of space. More than 90% of starlight ends up surviving in this dim backdrop of radiation. Since it was     5     by the light from nearby stars, though, the EBL has proved     6     to investigate.

The latest observations, collected over nine years by Nasa’s Fermi space telescope, use the light from blazars—super—massive black holes that emit powerful jets of gamma rays—as beacons (信号灯) to     7     the cosmic fog. They are so bright they can shine across almost the whole observable universe.

One added complication was that, while starlight is accumulating over time, the cosmic fog is simultaneously being diluted as the universe     8     and space itself is stretched out. Overall, the fog is still getting denser. This, and other complex     9     were factored in using a computer model.

The measurements suggest that star formation     10     about 11bn years ago and has been on the decline ever since. About seven new stars are created in our Milky Way galaxy every year.

8 . 请在方框中选择合适的短语并用正确形式填入横线中, 使句子完整连贯。
注意：(1)每个短语至多只能使用一次；(2)方框中有一个多余短语。

get across               date back to             take into account             make an impact on contribute to             on the edge of one’s seat             the other way round be determined to             due to             make a comment about             live up to

1. The research revealed that the discovery of this material could ______prehistoric times.
2. Academic performance will be _________when you are applying to a university.
3. The film was so exciting that it had me _____until the last moment.
4. Artificial intelligence has already _______our lives in many ways.
5. _______make his dream come true, Ben worked harder than before.
6. Do not _______others casually just based on their appearances.
7. Influenced by the movie, he decided to _______his parent`s expectations.
8. His hard work and dedication has _______the success of the project.
9. I thought your plan would work, but it was ______.
10. The accident was _____the carelessness of the driver.

9 . 请从方框中选择恰当的单词或短语填空，并用其适当形式填空。

approve of     be highly regarded     the majority of     affect     put it another way

1. After the presentation, all people tended to___________the idea put forward by them.
2. ___________ people own a dog for a companionship.
3. His work ___________by other painters.
4. Your opinion will not ___________my decision.
5. Let me___________. Education is essential for progress.

10 . 请从方框中选择恰当的单词或短语填空，并用其适当形式填空。

stimulate     pursue     contribute     gain knowledge     expose oneself to

1. It’s important to ____________ students’ interests in learning.
2. Honesty and hard work___________ to success and happiness.
3. You can’t ___________ without practice. Wisdom comes from experience.
4. We can ___________ an English-speaking environment, which will help us build up a good foundation.
5. Everyone has the freedom to ___________ their dreams.