3 . 选词填空

benefit   make fun of   after all   distance   frank achievements   announced   go through   ordinary   absorbed in generous   took advantage of   function   grateful   in spite of

1. The other children often ____________ him because he was fat and wore glasses.
2. The discovery of DNA is one of the greatest scientific ____________ of the decade.
3. The government yesterday ____________ to the media that it had created a million new jobs.
4. She seemed totally ____________ her book and didn’t know what was happening around her.
5. We should spend the money on something that will ____________ everyone.
6. While the baby slept, she ____________ the moment’s peace to read her book.
7. I am extremely ____________ to all the teachers for their help.
8. The house is only a very short ____________ from the sea, so you can walk to the seaside.
9. English became the official language for business ____________ the fact that the population was largely Chinese.
10. Readers of the magazine said they wanted more stories about ____________ people and fewer stories about the rich and famous.

4 . The man who came up with the idea for a ______ choir came from the USA.

A．ordinary

B．virtual

C．romantic

D．original

5 . 根据所给10个英语单句的意思，从所给的15个词汇中挑选出10个合适的词或短语分别给每个句子填空。

balance; inspired; belong to; go through; distance; feast; generous; has access to; in harmony with; puzzle; original; satisfaction; surround; charity; ordinary

1. Finding and keeping the right ________ between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.
2. Only when we learn to exist ________ nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.
3. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone ________ the Internet and knows how to use new technology.
4. Her next goal is to start a ________ website to raise money for children in poor countries.
5. When you ________ tough times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges.
6. Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this ________.
7. The four countries that ________ the United Kingdom work together in some areas.
8. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true ________ for the eyes.
9. A virtual choir helps connect ________ people together.
10. Moreover, music gave me hope and a sense of ________.

10 . 英汉互译
1. ________________vi. & vt. 鼓掌，拍手；n. 鼓掌，拍手
2. ________________ vi. 齐步走，前进；游行示威；n. 游行示威；行进
3. _________________n. 水流，潮流；电流；思潮；adj. 当前的；通用的
4. _________________ 决不，根本不
5. _________________n. 特殊场合，盛会；时刻；时机
6. _________________ 可感觉到；在传播中
7. _________________ adj. 愉快的，高兴的
8. _________________ adj. 普通的，平常的；平庸的
9. romantic________________
10. flight ________________
11. band________________