2 . Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases from the box below. Change the form where necessary.

global        recycle             establish        assume        permit        apologize     comment          remind        determine       loss               slim

1. The loss of glaciers due to ________ warming represents an enormous threat to agriculture.
由于全球变暖带来的冰川融化对农业造成了巨大的威胁。
2. If we try our best to ________the wastes, we can reduce pollution and conserve natural resources.
如果我们尽力回收废物，我们可以减少污染，保护自然资源。
3. A fleet sailed for New South Wales to ________ the first European settlement in Australia.
一支舰队驶向新南威尔士去建立欧洲在澳大利亚的第一个移民地。
4. It is quite reasonable to ________ that modern science and technology will continue to advance.
人们认为科技会继续进步，这个预测是有道理的。
5. Cash machines ________ you to withdraw money at any time.
取款机可让你随时取款。
6. We ________ for the late arrival of the train.
我们为火车误点表示歉意。
7. You really can't ________ until you know the facts.
你的确不能在你知道事实之前进行评论。
8. They ________ me of the time when I used to live in Spain.
它们让我想起那些我在西班牙生活的日子。
9. An inquiry was set up to ________   the cause of the accident.
已展开调查以确定事故原因。
10. The war brought massive devastation and ________ of life to the region.
战争给该地区造成巨大的破坏以及生命的丧失。

3 . 选词填空

label; stress; source; despite; facility; equal; assume; loss; expert; permit

1. Things can easily go wrong when people are under__________ .
2. All work is of__________value, so we can't look down upon those manual workers.
3. It is quite reasonable to__________that modern science and technology will continue to advance.
4. Their commitments do not__________them to immerse themselves in current affairs as fully as they might wish.
5. She has been under house arrest for most of the past decade, __________efforts by the United Nations to have her released.
6. They took the time to talk about the__________of Thomas and how their grief was affecting them.
7. If you tend to overeat because of depression, first take steps to recognize the__________of your sadness.
8. The hotel has many a special__________ for welcoming disabled people.
9. You have to be good but not an__________at everything you do, and you have to know when to be flexible and when to ask for help.
10. It is all too easy to__________talent shows as "vulgar".Some of them do give participants an equal chance to bring forth their talents.

5 . The company __________________ as a result of the accident.
由于那次事故，该公司遭受了重大损失。

7 . 昨晚发生了一场事故，造成严重损失。（汉译英）

8 . The tragic sinking of this great liner will always be remembered, for she went down on her first voyage with heavy l________(损失) of life. (根据中英文提示填空）