1 . Lisa felt disappointed after the volleyball match, ________ by the same team once again.

A．beat

B．beaten

C．having beaten

D．was beaten

4 . Because of the boost in advertising, people are used to seeing a high standard of visual design.

A．Due to the popularity of many advertiser

B．Due to the rapid development in advertising

C．Because little progress is made in advertising

D．Because people show more interest in advertisements

5 . The owner of the castle is an abnormal creature, half-man, half-beast, who tells the trader—either one of his daughters replaces him as a prisoner in the castle, or he will die. Beauty offers to replace her father and be trapped in the castle. In the end, she discovers the Beast is not as awful and cruel as he seems. In fact, he is a handsome prince. (划线部分英译汉)
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8 . 根据语境，选择下框中的单词替换句中划线部分的词或词块，使之意思一致。

A. stuck       B. puzzled       C. announced       D. ordinary       E. opportunity       F. benefited       G. updated

1. Can you tell me the most recent information about the artificial technology?
2. My brother tried to open the window but it was unable to move.
3. Thousands of patients have received help from the new treatment.
4. He was confused by the reactions of his friends.
5. For many athletes, the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

9 . - Would you like me to carry the suitcase upstairs for you?
- . I can manage it myself.

A．Not yet

B．No, don’t bother

C．That’s right

D．My pleasure