1 . Directions: After reading the sentences below, fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. emerge   B. enthusiastic     C. manual   D. options   E. polish F. rate     G. remote       H. serve     I. signal     J. subject   K. workout

1. His experience in the field will ________ as a valuable advantage to the company’s new project.
2. Her ________ control allowed her to access various functions from a distance, making her life more convenient.
3. She felt energetic after her morning ________, ready to tackle the day ahead.
4. The technician handed me the ________ so I could understand how to operate the new machinery.
5. We were presented with several ________ for the dinner menu, ranging from vegetarian to sugar-free dishes.
6. She took a moment to ________ her speech, ensuring that it was clear and engaging for the audience.
7. Employees should be aware that they will be ________ to periodic performance reviews.
8. How would you ________ the quality of service at the new restaurant?
9. After months of hiding, the artist decided to ________ from his studio and unveil his latest masterpiece.
10. He raised his hand to ________ that he had a question during the meeting.

2 . 尽管现代娱乐方式五花八门，我还是深深着迷于中国传统的茶文化。(although) (汉译英)
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3 . 选词填空

A. option       B. figure       C. flexible          D. artificial        E. impressive

1. We had no __________ but to cancel the mission.
2. My schedule is quite __________ . I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.
3. Rachel was so__________ in the film that a special part was written in for her.
4. Experts put the real __________ at closer to 75%.
5. It was the first commercially available machine to employ__________ intelligence.