6 . 根据语境，选择下框中的单词或短语，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有两个为多余的单词或短语。

break down   in other words   bless     employ     in this sense     appeal to        vary     accompany     by comparison       entertain

1. I failed the exam because I didn’t study enough; ________________, my lack of preparation led to poor results.
2. Since the tools ________________ by the human, our civilization has witnessed a rapid development.
3. There is also a nursery to help care for babies, and children can play with toys and read books while ________________by family members in a waiting room.
4. Sometimes part of what makes an animal cute is what makes them dangerous, ________________commercial trades especially fur industry.
5. The amount of time it takes to complete the project ________________ from person to person.
6. The homeless man was grateful to ________________ with a hot meal on a cold night.
7. The street performer’s magic tricks and skills were highly ________________ to watch.
8. The organization’s efforts in promoting diversity are focused on ________________ barriers and creating equal opportunities for all individuals.

8 . 根据语境，选择下框中的单词或短语，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有两个为多余的单词或短语。

call on        the instant     stare at       be banned from     under no circumstances             efficiency     identical     accompany     by comparison       be acknowledged as

1. Anna stood anxiously ____________ the pouring rain while Molly looked up at a pretty doll in the window.
2. She ____________________ the game after failing a drug test.
3. Professor Hawking _________________ one of the world’s greatest physicists.
4. ___________________ will China be the first to use nuclear weapons.
5. Much to my surprise, she burst into tears ________________ she read the letter.
6. We _______________ to fight against pollution for our better life in the future.
7. __________________ by a great number of people, the president walked into the building.
8. The Internet is a very ________________ medium for spreading information.