1 . 单词释义

A．an increase in sth. B．a principle or an idea C．to predict the future D．by chance or by mistake E．being helpful, useful or good F．any large or small living thing G．to say that you disapprove of sth. / sb.

1. creature
2. concept
3. criticize
4. beneficial
5. accidentally

2 . Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. recreate	B. replace	C. rewarded	D. show up	E. creatures	F. transition
G. involvement	H.accompanied	I. symbol	J. theory	K. remains

1. Anyone who can study abroad is fortunate, but of course, it is not easy to make the ________ from one culture to another.
2. Native to China, the peony has long been considered a ________ of prosperity and wealth in Chinese culture.
3. It is not a good idea to miss meals and ________ them with snacks.
4. The main threat to the survival of these ________ comes from their loss of habitat.
5. Achieving these goals is relatively easy in ________, yet quite difficult in practice.
6. It took us half an hour to climb to the top of the mountain and see the ________ of the temple standing there.
7. We want to ________ the romance and excitement that used to be part of rail journeys.
8. The police are investigating the suspect’s possible ________ in the crime.
9. We waited for him all afternoon but he failed to ________, which disappointed us.
10. These statements are ________ by a series of explanatory notes.

3 . 除了欣赏壮丽的山峰和森林，旅程的亮点之一是能看到很多不同的生物。(汉译英)