1 . 选词填空

affect                  solve                  gain                  benefit                 turn up permit                 confirm               confident            now that               rely on

1. _________ you have understood, I won’t explain it again.
2. Picking flowers is not __________ in the park.
3. The best way of __________ the problem is to cooperate with others.
4. She had said she would meet him at the coffee shop after work, but she didn’t_________.
5. Many working women __________ relatives to help take care of their children.
6. The new tax law doesn’t __________ me because I’m a student.
7. — Do you think you’ll win tomorrow’s game?
—Well, we’re all feeling pretty __________.
8. In July his worst fears____________: he had cancer.
9. The new sports center will bring lasting ___________ to the people nearby.
10. It took her a long time to________ enough confidence to speak in public.

2 . 用所给单词和短语的适当形式填空。

patient     appropriate     represent     surround       calm down take advantage of     put up       catch one’s eye   make an effort   buzz with

1. Helen felt nervous, but when she saw her tutor nod encouragingly to her, she ________ and started her performance.
2. If you are invited to a formal reception, be sure to dress ________.
3. Every year, the moment I get on the train, I am ________ by Shanxi accents—and I know that I am heading home to my family.
4. Whenever I made mistakes, the teacher always pointed them out with ________.
5. Each of the star on the flag of the United States ________ a state of the nation.
6. Besides running, you can also ________ the sports equipment in the community.
7. Our house ________ activities when everyone comes home.
8. Two large paper lanterns have been ________ at the front door of his house, adding to the festive atmosphere.
9. The moment I saw the large papercut, it ________ through its size first, but then by its beautiful design.
10. Granny ________ to help me to write a letter to Father Christmas.

3 . 选词填空

except/besides

1. — What did you do last night?
— ________ a composition, I also finished my physics homework.
2. This translation is well done, ________ for a few inaccuracies.
3. — I am surprised to see wild flowers in Alaska.
— Many people think there is nothing there ________ ice and snow.
4. ________ 3,000 words, I also learned some basic grammar rules after being trained here.

4 . 选词（组）填空

blame, occur, die out, wipe out, affect, depend on, take action

1. The whole village was ________ by the earthquake.
2. Something unexpected ________.
3. The driver was ________ for the accident.
4. This species has nearly ________ because its habitat is being destroyed.
5. We might need more food ________ how many people turn up.
6. Your opinion will not ________ my decision.
7. Fire fighters ________ immediately to stop the fire spreading.

5 . 用方框中短语的适当形式填空

a variety of；in turn；break down；breathe life into；due to；have an impact on； cause damage to；build up；feed on；play an important role in

1. It is the readers who __________ a newspaper with their letter.
2. The more confidence you __________ in yourself, the greater are your chances of success.
3. Getting young people together will help to __________ the barriers between them.
4. The supermarket in our neighbourhood offers __________ goods, which brings us great convenience.
5. Human beings' improper activities __________ our environment, so we should stop them.
6. Farming __________ the country's economy.
7. If we human beings go against nature, it will __________ punish us.
8. She is __________ make a speech on the economy next week.
9. Butterflies __________ the flowers of garden plants.
10. A strong wind hit this area last week , which __________ the crops.

6 . 选词填空

fault；beyond；folded；scientific；strategies；desire；reality；hesitate；concern；broadcast

1. I can't work out the problem and it is really ______ my ability.
2. If you need any help, don't ______ to call us.
3. Just look at how her dress is being ______ by the wind.
4. If you have enjoyed this live ______, subscribe to find out where I'm visiting next.
5. Franklin's spirit of ______ exploration is still considered an inspiration.
6. The little boy had the courage and perseverance to make his dream a ______.
7. We have an incredible ______ to think and create, which is the real spirit of invention.
8. It is better to respect your parents' ______ and ask for their advice.
9. Clear communication is one of the ______ to repair your friendship.
10. My biggest ______ was my laziness.