1 . 用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空(每个短语只能用一次，其中有两个短语是多余的)

by means of do the trick be all smiles put sb on the spot tell off go about twists and turns think on one’s feet turn down cross out more often than not look on the bright side

1. We were simply ____________ our business when we were caught by the police in our company.
2. ____________, Caesar leaves his homework behind and surfs on the Internet or listens to music instead, waiting until the last minute.
3. I was really ____________ by Kenny when he wanted me to keep an eye on his naughty dog for a few days. I hate dogs because I’m allergic to dogs.
4. The course of life never runs smoothly for it is always full of ____________.
5. This new job doesn’t offer insurance, so Jack had to ____________ the job unwillingly.
6. When she left the department store, she ____________, overjoyed with the fancy shopping bag in her hand.
7. Within the competition, it was essential that the participants should scan a row of words or phrases and ____________ the one that differed from others.
8. Along the long journey of life, we’ll face all sorts of challenges and barriers which are all based on reality and dreams, but all we need to do is ____________ and hold a positive attitude towards life. If we hold on to our dreams in such a humorous way, that’s wise enough.
9. ____________, our Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying started to answer the tricky question raised by a Japanese reporter at the news conference held in Beijing.
10. As is known to every student, in study, not only a positive attitude but also timely action usually ____________. However, the problem is when and how you want to adjust yourself.