1 . 无论遭遇何种极端天气，这位探险家都勇往直前，不畏艰险，其品质让大家印象深刻。(no matter …; whose) (汉译英)

3 . Directions: Write the words you have learnt according to the meanings given. The first letter is given.
1. v__________   n. a thing that is used for transporting people or goods from one place to another, such as a car or truck.
2. b__________   n. a small magazine, book or information leaflet
3. e__________   adv. to a very high degree
4. n__________   adj. measuring a short distance from one side to the other
5. r__________   v. to tell somebody that something is good or useful
6. p__________   v. to keep a particular quality, feature, etc.; to make sure that something is kept

5 . 从行为心理学分析，他奇怪的行为可能源于他最近的压力。(account)
From the perspective of behavioral psychology, ________________.

6 . Directions: Complete the sentences with the words given in proper forms. Each word can only be used once. Note that there are two more expressions than you need.

cling to       distinctive       favor       mark       assure       alternative       boast bond       border       compliment       be about to       comprehensive

1. Story-telling, high voice and each character’s particular style of movement are ________of Kun Opera, which makes it exclusive to a limited crowd.
2. We’re learning that student success requires a more ________ approach, one that incorporates not only academic skills but also social, self-regulatory and attention skills.
3. The specialist ________on his ability to address the tough problem in an efficient way.
4. Throughout the trial she________ the belief that he was innocent.
5. New ways to treat arthritis may provide a/an ________ painkillers.
6. The trade agreement helped to strengthen the________ between the two countries.
7. China ________ the world’s earliest observatory, built in Nanking in 1385 in the Ming Dynasty, three centuries ahead of the Greenwich Observatory built in Britain in 1670.
8. The announcement is thought ________ the end of an extraordinary period in European history.
9. The employees in the company ________ of individual attention, as well as a good pay package.
10. The balance of maritime superiority has tipped in our ________.

7 . 多亏了便利的线上应用，我们可以在一天中的任何时间送餐，哪怕天气不好或日程繁忙。(despite)(汉译英)

8 . 选词填空

A. discreet               B. oversee            C. identical             D. border             E. persisted F. recycled             G. equivalent        H. surrounded

1. Those who have _________ hobbies are more likely to become good friends.
2. The barrier is being built along the _________ between America and Mexico to stop the illegal migrants.
3. The criminal tried to run away but he gave up because he found himself _________.
4. It is assumed by scientists that AI will __________ every action of human beings.
5. For all the hardships, the group of researchers __________ and made great achievements.
6. Thirty years ago, even the cheapest computer might cost the ________ of a year’s salary for a government.
7. Experts are _________ about whether replacing a surgeon with a robot means less room for error in doing surgery.
8. A large quantity of electrical appliances that are too old to repair will be ________.