1 . 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. site        B. former        C. admire        D. contributed       E. view     F. features G. defence     H. historic        I. amazing        J. basis            K. remain

1. Medical negligence (疏忽) was said to have __________ to her death.
2. She bought a front-row ticket to get a good __________ of the stage.
3. This movie has some of the most __________ stunts you’re ever likely to see.
4. Many questions about the universe __________ to be answered.
5. It’s impossible for this place to regain its __________ glory.
6. Many people stopped their cars near the lake to __________ the scenery.
7. More and more women today have learned to step forward in __________ of their legal rights.
8. The __________ building is as much part of our heritage as the paintings.
9. The restaurant which __________ steak is so popular with customers that you have to reserve a seat at least two weeks in advance.
10. Yesterday we visited Gettysburg, the __________ of a famous battle marking the turning point in the American Civil War.

2 . Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the words given in the box. Each word can be used only once.

series       set       convert       age       expel judge       quote       former       amaze       sweet-smelling

1. She had undergone a(n)________ transformation from an awkward schoolgirl to a beautiful woman.
2. The house is currently run as a country inn, but could easily ________ back into a private residence.
3. Before her leaving, I said, “Pick a bunch of roses to decorate your room; it will keep it ________.”
4. Next week, a ________ of movies will be shown to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his death.
5. ________ not by the appearance but by the voice itself makes the TV show stand out from numerous amusement programmes.
6. The spokeswoman ________ statistics saying that the standard of living of the poorest people had risen significantly in the last decade.
7. Synge’s play, The Playboy of the Western World, ________ in the Aran Islands, in western Ireland.
8. On no account should we run the risk of ________ by the school to cheat in the exam.
9. Of the two speeches given by the candidates, the judges reached the agreement that the ________ was more persuasive.
10. Police have issued a description of the wanted man ________ between fifty and sixty.

4 . Complete each sentence with a proper word or phrase given in the box. Each word or phrase can be used only once. Note that there is one word or phrase that you do not need.

A. destination        B. site        C. former        D. basis        E. initiative        F. originally G. defend        H. contribution to        I. moment        J. admirable        K. features

1. Yesterday we visited Gettysburg, the _______ of a famous battle marking the turning point in the American Civil War.
2. Key _______   of the impressionistic painting style include bright colours and a focus on the changing qualities of light.
3. Mark Twain was an _______ figure comparable to Abraham Lincoln.
4. Our teacher at the university holds that the journey and the _______ are equally important in our reading.
5. Some videos have been banned on the _______ that they are too violent.
6. Now that you are able to take up arms and _______ your motherland, as your family, we are all proud of you.
7. One photo showed him at an award ceremony, where he had been honoured for his financial _______ a local baseball team.
8. In a new interview, She said she _______ turned down the job, but then she changed her mind.
9. Of the two speeches given by the candidates, the judges reached the agreement that the _______ was more persuasive.
10. The country is expected to put forward a fresh _______ on reducing the debts of the poorest countries early next year.

5 . Complete each sentence with the correct form of a word or phrase in the box.

chief     battle     join to     ensure     aspect     former     formal     position     generous ancestor     belong to     military defence

1. The three airport terminals are ________ each other by a small train.
2. The four countries ________ the United Kingdom.
3. A huge amount of government money is spent on ________.
4. The Normans ruled England after the ________ of Hastings.
5. It is important to know the differences between ________ and informal English.
6. Each generation will reap (收获) what the ________ generation has sown (播种).
7. CEO means ________ Executive Officer.
8. Is DNA testing a dependable way to learn more about one’s ________?
9. While taking pictures, ________ that the camera is ________ at the eye level of the subject.
10. Being ________ without expecting something in return is an important ________ of being a good person.