1 . 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.

2 . 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.

3 . 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.

4 . Directions: 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. conclusive     B. indiscriminate     C. awe     D. favourable     E. uninhabitable     F. address G. advocating     H. agenda     I. attain     J. conventional     K. odds

The world has warmed more than one degree Celsius since the Industrial Revolution. The Paris climate agreement hoped to restrict warming to two degrees. The     1     of succeeding, according to a recent study based on current emissions trends, are one in 20. If by some miracle we are able to limit warming to two degrees, we will only have to negotiate the extinction of the world’s tropical reefs,     2     the sea-level rise of several meters and abandon the Persian Gulf. The climate scientist James Hansen has called two-degree warming “long-term disaster”, which is now the best-case scenario. Four-degree warming will mean “short-term disaster”: Europe in permanent drought; vast areas of China, India and Bangladesh claimed by desert; the American Southwest largely     3    .

In the decade that ran from 1979 to 1989, we had an excellent opportunity to solve the climate crisis. The world’s major powers came within several signatures of     4     a global framework to reduce carbon emissions — far closer than we’ve come since. During those years, the conditions for success could not have been more     5    . The obstacles we blame for our current inaction had yet to emerge. Almost nothing stood in our way — nothing except ourselves.

Nearly everything we understand now about global warming was understood in 1979. Human beings have altered Earth’s atmosphere through the     6     burning of fossil fuels. At the start of the 1980s, scientists within the federal government predicted that     7     evidence of warming would appear on the global temperature record by the end of the decade, at which point it would be too late to avoid disaster. A report prepared by the National Academy of Sciences advised that “the carbon-dioxide issue should appear on the international     8     in a context that will maximize cooperation and minimize political controversy and division.” If the world had adopted the proposal widely supported at the end of the ‘80s, warming could have been held to less than 1.5degrees.

But they failed, even though the world’s leading oceanographer Henry Stommel and the Harvard planetary physicist Richard Goody, whose mere presence could inspire     9    , tried to warn humanity of what was coming. They risked their careers in a painful campaign to solve the problem, first in scientific reports, later through     10     avenues of political persuasion and finally with a strategy of public shaming. Their efforts were passionate and they failed. Now it is our turn.

5 . 选词填空

make fun of     aware of     get through     break away from        to be frank          in spite of        belong to       due to

1. It’s urgent (迫切的) to make people ___________ (意识到) the problem of wildlife extinction.
2. It’s known to the whole world that Taiwan ___________________ (属于) China.
3. _______________ (尽管) the pain on his ankle, he still kept on running to the final line.
4. It was your encouragement that helped me to _________________ (熬过) those hard times.
5. The living space of wildlife is getting smaller ____________________ (由于) the cutting of trees.
6. In the 1940s, India _____________________ (脱离) Britain and got its independence.
7. Because of an embarrassing photo, the girl _____________________ (被取笑) online and she was very upset.

6 . 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.

7 . 选词填空

performance     various       sharp       frank       hired     talent generous       figure        replace       clapped       evidence       reflected

1. It is so __________ of him to give money to the homeless.
2. She presented solid __________ to support her idea.
3. From a young age, his __________ for storytelling was known, earning him awards at several competitions.
4. Judging by the audience’s reactions, the __________ was a great success.
5. The company offers __________ plans to meet different customer needs.
6. The event raised $200, 000 for charity, and this is not the final __________.
7. The audience cheered and __________ as the curtain came down.
8. Reading is known to keep our memory __________ and reduce stress.
9. He was __________ by a new company, starting his position next month.
10. On the way home he __________ that the interview had gone well.

8 . 选词填空

A.apply to        B.referred to          C. make a difference to          D.cut back on            E.proceed with     F. take charge of               G.respond to

1. The book_________by the expert teaches you how to find the causes of stress in your life.
2. It is said that who will_________the project has not been decided yet.
3. Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you_________it.
4. If all of us do our part to the environment, we will_________the world.
5. Peter made up his mind to_________the experiment although he was aware of the risk.

9 . 根据下列句子语境从所给词块中选择合适的词块填空，所给词块中有两个多余。

A. in charge of B. refer to C. without hesitation D. was regarded as E. pick out F. struggle for G. in spite of

1. We’d better _____________ the future rather than regret for the past.
2. The man who was _____________ the company charged me $1000 for the service.
3. He _____________ the most successful president of modem times.
4. Once offered the job, he accepted it _____________.
5. _____________ his age, he still leads an active life.

10 . 选用方框内的词汇补全语篇，每个单词限用一次，有一个单词为多余选项。

A. by accident        B. establish            C. destination     D. have an open mind E. significantly        F. are fond of        G. chief             H. interpersonal connections I. be sure to            J. with it in mind     K. transforms

When planning your next travel adventure, make sure to do thorough research on the origin and cultural heritage of your chosen     1    . This will not only enrich your experience but also promote better     2     with the locals. Keep in mind that understanding the history and customs of a place can     3     enhance your journey.

In many cases, travelers will find out unique experiences     4     while involving themselves in local life. Such unexpected discoveries often become the most cherished memories of their trip. It’s essential to     5     and a willingness to explore beyond the average tourist spots.

Moreover, if you     6     contributing positively to the places you visit, consider supporting local programmes or funding community projects. This is an excellent way to     7     a meaningful connection with the people and make a difference in their lives. The     8     purpose of travel should extend beyond personal enjoyment; it should also involve fostering mutual respect and understanding between cultures.

By engaging deeply with your destination and its people, you’re not just a visitor but an active participant in their story. So, always     9     travel with the intention of learning and giving back, as this mindset     10     simple sightseeing into a profound and rewarding human experience.