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.

6 . 她深吸了一口气，使自己镇静下来，尽管她很紧张。（读后续写之情感描写）
She took a deep breath to ________, though she was very nervous.

10 . 委员会由十人组成。(汉译英)