1 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used only once. Note that there is two words more than you need.

A. absence       B. applaud       C. compose       D. controversial E. originality       F. professional       G. recognition       H. sensation I. square       J. sustenance       K. symbol       L. tailor

1. The idea of teaching has always seemed both honorable and horrible to me(too much work, too little money, no ________________.
2. American people emphasize efficiency, competition and ________________ while Chinese people give priority to careful planning and encourage close cooperation and altruistic dedication among team members.
3. Teachers imagine they will improve outcomes if they ________________ their presentation to each student.
4. I was so confused that I could hardly ________________ my thoughts.
5. The discovery caused a ________________, people associate the sea eel with live animals, but also did not express any doubt.
6. However, these disorders often remain throughout life due to neglect or ________________ of specific kind of treatment.
7. “The armed forces’ performance has been outstanding and I ________________ their commitment, courage and professionalism,” he said.
8. Silk quickly grew into a ________________ of status, and originally, only the royalty were entitled to have clothes made of silk.
9. Scientists have known for a while when a body becomes starved for________________, cells start eating bits and pieces of themselves.
10. As a result, most of us end up choosing ________________ excellence over personal achievement, and often we lose ourselves in the process.

2 . 从词汇框中选择合适的单词完成句子。

arrested     temporarily     mercy     dismissed     superior     urging violence        political          fetched     appointment       opponent       applauded

1. She quickly ______ a towel to clean up the water on the floor.
2. Jane’s art was clearly ______ to the other competitors in the exhibit.
3. The audience _______ wildly at the end of the concert.
4. She missed her _______ with the hairdresser and had to reschedule.
5. I will be staying at a hotel _______ until I find a permanent place to live in.
6. She begged for ______ and forgiveness from her family after the mistake she made.
7. I received a call from my sister, ______ me to come home and visit our parents.
8. He faced a tough _______ in the final round of the tournament and fought hard to win.
9. The students were _______ early from class due to a power failure in the school building.
10. The report highlighted the link between poverty and ______ in the community.

3 . 根据句意，选择单词或短语并以其适当形式填空。

tale     extend     league     royal     withdraw     channel     bond     tournament     laptop     applaud     tax     directory     meanwhile     opponent     log     arrest

1. The experience created a very special ________ between us.
2. When the audience heard the exciting words, they all stood up and ________．
3. The incomes of skilled workers went up.________，unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.
4. Norris twice knocked down his ________ in the early rounds of the fight.
5. Police ________ five young men in connection with one of the attacks.
6. Did you watch the 7 o’clock program on ________ 2 yesterday evening?
7. The company plans to ________ its operations into Europe.
8. The injury has forced him to ________ from the competition.
9. I love listening to his ________ of life at sea.
10. Cigarettes are heavily ________ in Britain, which has caused lots of complaints from tobacco merchants.