1 . 短语填空

literally speaking, all the way, be typical of, arise from, take sb.’s breath away be bound to, in addition to, home to, go through, a bunch of

1. Overall, the fire last month ______ the loss of responsibility.
2. ______ 400 categories of coral and 1,500 species of fish, the Great Barrier Reef draws visitors from all over the world.
3. The man with ______ flowers in his hand was somewhat surprised to see me.
4. After ______ a lot of hardships for many years, the young man now lives a stable life.
5. The man used small talk as a way of getting to know the elegant woman, ______ passing the time.
6. We chatted happily ______ to the port.
7. Overall, both of us had the qualities and virtues that ______ American actors.
8. The view was ideal enough to ______ when I was travelling among the mountains.
9. I hold the firm belief that you ______ achieve your dream of being an excellent chef.
10. ______, adding ingredients is a must when we are cooking.

2 . 短语填空（有两项为多余项）

be desperate for   help sb. to one’s feet   get into a panic   stand by   in panic

1. How can I __________________ and see him hurt and lying on the ground?
2. The old man fell to the ground. After making sure that he was in good condition, I managed to ________________.
3. The volcano erupted violently, leaving all the people in the nearby village __________________.

3 . 短语填空

layers of, sense of touch, look through, an electric shock, apply…to, be divided into, feel at ease, lead to

1. I’ve ______ all my papers but I still can’t find the leaflet.
2. The blind man walking on the cobblestone street has a keen ______.
3. This misprint ______ great confusion of the advertisement.
4. It was freezing cold that day. Luckily, the victim was wearing several ______ warm clothing.
5. The shopping mall ______ six sections.
6. I got ______ from that electric kettle when it was working.
7. Those people have been ______ modern techniques ______ a traditional craft.
8. When the photographer took a photo of me, I ______ with him.

4 . 短语填空

go off, get into a panic, sum up, out of shape, sleep in, be desperate for, help sb. to one’s feet, grab at, face up, stand by, choke with, think up

1. The elderly man suddenly lost his sense of touch, which made him ______.
2. Watching the soldiers drilling on TV, I ______ emotion.
3. Have you got some water? The operator ______ a drink.
4. After Jack slipped over in the relay race, his fellow student didn’t hesitate to ______.
5. He ______ the boy, but could not prevent him from falling.
6. “Place the card ______ on the pile,” the photographer told his assistant.
7. How can you ______ and see your fellow proceed with such a thing? He is likely to be blamed by our boss.
8. In order to ______ a suitable name for new products, they put an advertisement in the local paper.
9. In my opinion, the highlight of the novel is that it ______ the major problems of human existence.
10. The boy was inferring the meaning of the poem literally when the light suddenly ______.
11. After a week’s work, the operator gets a chance to ______ at the weekend.
12. I’m astonished to find how ______ I am! It’s time that I worked out regularly.

5 . 用方框内短语的适当形式填空（有两项为多余选项）

all the way   give way to   be bound to   start out   on the way   out of breath   be home to

1. Under no circumstances shall they ____________________ difficulties when exploring the Antarctic.
2. After gathering together at 7:30 a. m. we ____________________ for Hope Farm to help the farmers pick peaches last Sunday.
3. You needn’t have come here ____________________ through the thick snow last night. There was nothing important.
4. He hurried to the railway station ____________________, only to be told that the train had been away for half an hour.
5. Have you ever heard of the trees that ____________________ animals both on land and sea?

6 . 短语填空

on behalf of, aim to, force…to, submit to, die out, be linked to, in search of, result in

1. It is typical of Tom to _______ others _______ listen to broadcasts with him.
2. A troop of soldiers went _______ the missing seal.
3. All our policies _______ promote the development of poor and remote communities.
4. If there is no law that restricts hunting, many animals will _______.
5. _______ the whole school, our dynamic principal welcomed the guests.
6. Working with a pessimistic person can _______ a terrible outcome.
7. Make sure you have a hobby that _______ not _______ your career; you have to relax and refresh yourself.
8. The health forms must be filled in and _______ the office straight away.

7 . 短语填空

dozens of, struggle with, in addition, now that, as a result of, dispose of

1. ________, we showed appreciation to the safety guards in our school and received positive response.
2. During the last years, sea ice in the Arctic has been melting _______ global warming.
3. They complain that they are ________ large amounts of work and feeling stressed out.
4. _______ she is trying to lose weight, she should avoid sugary food.
5. They are facing the difficulties of _______ nuclear waste.
6. Upon arrival at the summer camp, we were surrounded by _______ dynamic students.

8 . 短语填空

take notes of, be harmful to, on board, contribute to, end up

1. Anyone who swims in the river could ________ feeling dizzy.
2. A small plane crashed into a hillside, killing three passengers _______, including a surgeon.
3. Some argue that watching television too frequently, whether educational or not, _______ children.
4. When taking an ecology course, I tend to _______ every detail my professor teaches.
5. The farmers make it their responsibility to ________ a sustainable agricultural development.

9 . 短语填空

refer to, appear to, take action, have an impact on, be trapped in, be shocked by, along with, take responsibility for

1. Susan, _______ her children, is enjoying a comedy now.
2. When we visited the city, we _______ the remains of ancient Rome, and I made up my mind to share my experiences with my friends when we came back.
3. Teens did not _______ take the response into account.
4. When I am faced with a difficulty, I usually _______ the Web and then get cues.
5. You should _______ those mistakes and share the rest of the nuts with your brothers.
6. At midnight we finally rescued the specialists who _______ the valley.
7. We should _______ to forbid drug abuse.
8. The course you are skipping will actually _______ your practical life skills.

10 . 短语填空

be loyal to, make a fire, give off, make a commitment, motive for

1. As soon as he__________, it began to give off smoke.
2. My__________ doing extra work is to get a better grade.
3. Father__________ that he would buy me a computer as a birthday present.
4. Everyone must__________ his or her motherland, and never betray it.
5. If something__________ a gas, heat, or a smell, it produces it and sends it out into the air.