1 . 阅读下面句子，根据中文提示从方框内选择合适的单词，在空白处填入其适当形式。

wear and tear        in other words     catch fire       switch off    come to power       by contrast          appeal to

1. What _____________(吸引) us is not only his intelligence but also his sense of humour.
2. The company asked him to leave —_______________, (换句话说), he was fired.
3. After years of struggle, the revolutionary leader finally________________(上台).
4. He decided______________(关掉) the computer and enjoy some quality time with his family.
5. The car needs regular maintenance to prevent _________________ (磨损) on its parts.

2 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. to promise sincerely that you will definitely do sth B. not unusual or different in anyway C. to introduce new things, ideas or ways of doing sth D. to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard E. impossible or very difficult to believe F. unexpected, surprising or strange G. having or showing strong feelings of enthusiasm for sth

1. Words of love will be what leads to a hot passionate week.
2. It seemed incredible that people would still want to play football during a war.
3. It is extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party.
4. We must constantly adapt and innovate to ensure success in a growing market.
5. The government is committed to housing the refugees.

3 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. to protect against attack B. having the ability to do things well C. possible to take place or to do D. to give someone all the money that you owe them E. to come together, or bring people together in one place F. to be successful or profitable after a period of time G. a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions

1. Sam decided to become a doctor and his persistence (坚持) paid off.
2. We gather at the Student’s Club at 8 pm this Friday, after the evening classes.
3. We shall defend our country, whatever the cost may be.
4. He refused to lie about it as it is against his principles.
5. Goals should be focused on what is achievable.

4 . 用方框内短语的适当形式填空

be used to (doing)   get out of hand   come across   regardless of   contribute to

1. If you drive too fast, the car will ________.
2. The other day I ________ an old friend of mine in the street.
3. People threw a lot of waste into the river, which ________ the pollution.
4. ________ whether you have an excuse or not, you can’t sleep at class.
5. Many old people ________ washing their feet before they go to bed.

5 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项(A到G)。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. the opportunity or right to take advantage of sth or to see sb/sth B. new and original C. unwilling to show emotions or voice opinions D. sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest E. to completely fill your mind so that you cannot think of anything else F. interact in a certain way G. feeling or showing that you have very slim hope and are ready to do anything without concerning about danger or unpleasant consequence

1. He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.
2. The theme park is user-friendly for visitors with disability because there is good wheelchair access to most facilities.
3. The British are often regarded as being cold and reserved in nature.
4. As technophiles, they become obsessed with trying to equip their vehicles with novel gadgets.
5. She clung to the edge in a desperate attempt to save herself.

6 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项(A到G)。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. to fall down (and usually become unconscious), especially because you are very ill/sick B. in a way that shows sadness/anger C. an item inserted in a written record D. that needs to be dealt with or happen immediately E. requiring sitting or little activity F. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity G. being the last or concluding element of a series

1. We are bitterly upset at what has happened.
2. A pocket dictionary doesn’t contain enough entries.
3. A woman was pulled alive from the rubble, 17 days after the collapse.
4. Plants are the ultimate source of all foodstuffs.
5. The situation is so urgent that we must take an effective way to solve the problem right now.

7 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. a strong liking or enthusiasm for sth B. a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way C. showing signs of being good or successful D. the opinion people have about how good or bad someone or something is E. making you feel happier or more hopeful F. to state or show that sth. is true or correct, especially by providing evidence G. to carry out a particular activity or process, especially in order to get information or prove facts

1. The actor was voted the most promising newcomer for his part in the movie.
2. Through his continuous endeavor, he has now established his reputation as a popular musician.
3. During the practice, Joe developed a real passion for acting.
4. All the students present found the speech made by the headmaster very uplifting.
5. We are conducting a survey of consumer attitudes towards organic food.

8 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. to get used to sth B. to show sth clearly C. to produce or create sth D. to accept that sth is true E. suitable or acceptable for sth E. serious and possibly dangerous G. difficult to understand or explain

1. Ten of the injured are said to be in critical condition.
2. The labour secretary said the reforms would generate new jobs.
3. So complex were their feelings that they were at a loss for words.
4. We have been preparing our fighters to adjust themselves to civil society.
5. To my disappointment, he didn’t acknowledge that he had done something wrong.

9 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. to put sth in the same envelope, package, etc. as sth else B. matching or connected with sth that you have just mentioned C. a learned person; someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines D. to go to where sb/sth is/are and bring them/it back E. to use numbers to find out a total number, amount, distant, etc. F. making a strong or vivid impression; producing a strong effect G. exaggerated in order to create a special effect and attract people’s attention H. despite sth that you have just mentioned I. question that is difficult to understand, that has a surprising answer, and that you ask sb as a game J. to make sb do sth by giving them good reasons for doing it K. a word or phrase that has a magic power to make sth bad happen L. existing or happening over a large area or among many people

1. She’s gone to fetch the kids from school.
2. 2022 Spring Festival Gala’s special effects are particularly impressive.
3. He was the most distinguished scholar in his field.
4. There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try.
5. You need to calculate how much time the assignment will take.
6. The family thought that they were under a curse.
7. It will be difficult to persuade them that there’s no other choice.
8. The plan received widespread support throughout the country.
9. Give each picture a number corresponding to its position on the page.
10. Stop talking in riddles—say what you mean.