1 . After eight years of war, Japan __________ (beat) at last. （所给单词适当形式填空）

2 . 辨析填空：defeat/beat/win
1. —Did you watch the football match last night?
—Yes, that's a most close one, and eventually neither side could_____________the other.
2. Every year, whoever makes the most beautiful kite will_____________t a prize in the Kite Festival.

3 . Simon was ____________ in the water with his eyes closed.

A．beating

B．floating

C．researching

D．flowing