1 . 除非提供更新鲜的内容给观众，否则视频流量就会下降。(unless) （汉译英）
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2 . 人们希望日子过得更好，所以自20世纪90年代以来，大多数鲨鱼的数量下降了90%，这一点也不奇怪。(it; better off) (汉译英)

4 . Directions: Complete the following passage 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. employed             B. stretches             C. vehicle                    D. highlights          E. escaped F. produce                 G. recreation            H. recognition             I. perfect               J. thrived K. decline

1. I’ll have to work really long hours and be away from my family for long________ of time, but, on the flip side, I’ll get the opportunity to travel around the world.
2. One of the best ways to________ your English is to live in a country where it’s spoken because you will be constantly immersed in the language and have ample opportunities to practice in real-life situations.
3. Fresher and more nutritious than imported food, local________ often goes to waste because people mistakenly assume that imported food is of higher quality, which harms local farmers who struggle to make a living.
4. Although the company had made significant investments in new technology, which were expected to increase profits, it reported a small________ in its profits, causing concern among its shareholders.
5. Due to the fierce resistance of the protesters who had occupied the building, the police finally________ force including tear gas to forcefully enter the building and arrest them.
6. The play, with its complex characters and intricate plot, is an ideal________ for her many talents, including her ability to portray a wide range of emotions and capture the audience’s attention with her commanding stage presence.
7. There is increasing________ of the complexity of the causes of poverty, which suggests that addressing poverty requires an approach that takes into account various factors such as economic, social, and political issues.
8. One of the________ of the trip, in addition to trying all the delicious French cuisine, was seeing the Eiffel Tower, which is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
9. With the aim of promoting a healthy lifestyle among students, our new campus boasts excellent facilities for sport and________, such as a fully-equipped fitness center, a tennis court, and a running track.
10. Although the typhoon was approaching, Shanghai narrowly________ it this time due to the change of its path, which could have caused severe damage to the city.

5 . 面对沪语的日渐式微，当代青少年倾向于选择新媒体而非传统传播渠道，来履行保护地方语言和传承海派文化的责任。(lean)(汉译英)

6 . 据预测，野生老虎的数量将在未来十年因它们栖息地的改变而骤减。 (decline) (汉译英)

7 . 自从上世纪 80 年代末期,一些国家人口以令人警示的速度下降,老龄化对于就业造成了巨大的威胁。（threat）（汉译英）

8 . The paper flowers are bright and colorful, so they have been used to ______ the whole store.

A．decline

B．describe

C．consult

D．decorate

9 . 只要一夜不睡，不仅你的记忆力受到影响，解决问题的能力也会衰退。（not only）（汉译英）