1 . Despite facing those experienced ____________ (opponent), Alex’s passion for the game helped him advance through the ranks. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . He is the best __________ I have fought against this season in the basketball court.

A．professor

B．teammate

C．amateur

D．opponent

3 . 令人难以置信的是，这个新兴的创业公司将总部的选址设在了接近原材料的郊区而不是人口密集的中心城区，这在减少运输费用方面已经甩了对手一大截。(populate)(汉译英)

5 . 上周Jack参加了跳远比赛，在比赛中战胜了他的对手。(participate，where定语从句) (汉译英)

7 . 从词汇框中选择合适的单词完成句子。

arrested     temporarily     mercy     dismissed     superior     urging violence        political          fetched     appointment       opponent       applauded

1. She quickly ______ a towel to clean up the water on the floor.
2. Jane’s art was clearly ______ to the other competitors in the exhibit.
3. The audience _______ wildly at the end of the concert.
4. She missed her _______ with the hairdresser and had to reschedule.
5. I will be staying at a hotel _______ until I find a permanent place to live in.
6. She begged for ______ and forgiveness from her family after the mistake she made.
7. I received a call from my sister, ______ me to come home and visit our parents.
8. He faced a tough _______ in the final round of the tournament and fought hard to win.
9. The students were _______ early from class due to a power failure in the school building.
10. The report highlighted the link between poverty and ______ in the community.

8 . Supporters of space exploration believe it is beneficial, while o ______argue it is just a waste of time and money. (根据首字母单词拼写)

9 . We live in a world of competition, where the worst thing you can do is underestimate an o________ .(n. a person that you are playing or fighting against in a game, competition, argument, etc.)(根据英文提示单词拼写)