2 . 选词填空

distance,captain,cheerful,measure,attempt,honesty,site, vehicle,base,prepare,conduct,trap,nearby,overseas,damage,interrupt

1. He didn’t do enough _____for his exam,and failed.
2. The research group produced two reports _____on the survey,but neither contained any useful suggestions.
3. Parents are always excited to see the _____faces of their children at the moment when they opened their gifts.
4. The _____was able to bring the ship up just before it hit the little boat.
5. She answered all my questions with her usual _____.
6. The _____between dream and reality is often only one step away.
7. A _____has been chosen for the new school.
8. The doctor weighed the baby and _____its height.
9. He wanted to persuade his parents to go _____with him.
10. The arrival of driverless _____is a chance to make sure that those vehicles are more environmentally friendly.
11. Don’t _____your health for being slim.
12. All those _____under the building were rescued by the firefighters.
13. During these two years they _____to conduct many scientific experiments.
14. They ___a survey to find out local reaction to the building of a new airport.
15. Excuse me,I wonder if I could _____you for a moment.
16. Some classmates suggest we should go to places of interest _____.

3 . 演讲者几乎刚开始发言不久，评委就打断了他，因为他太绕弯子，减弱了观众对这个话题的热情。(Barely, enthusiasm) (汉译英)

4 . 根据句子内容，从每组的选项中选出能匹配句子中划线部分意义的选项。选项中有两项为多余项。

A. (of people) having a job which needs special training and a high level of education B. exciting and encouraging you to do or feel sth C. begin to have control or responsibility for sth, especially in place of sb else D. to continue to live or exist E. to ask an amount of money for goods or a service F. the act of allowing sb to do sth, especially when this is done by sb in a position or authority G. to meet or find sb/sth by chance H. interesting and unusual enough to attract attention I. to say or do sth that makes sb stop what they are saying or doing J. the state of feeling very sad and without hope K. a physical condition that means you can not use a part of your body completely or easily L. to be understood

1. He was the last surviving member of the family.
2. His depression came to an end when his mother hugged him.
3. Learning sign language can help people with disabilities.
4. She came across some old photographs in a drawer.
5. What is most striking is the car’s unique design and color.
6. She took the car without permission.
7. The inspiring speech moved everyone present into action.
8. He took charge of the farm after his father’s death.
9. They were interrupted by a knock at the door.
10. Most of the people on the course are professional women.