2 . 英汉互译
1. remind vt. 提醒；使想起→_________n. 提醒人的事物
2. beneficial adj有利的，有用的→_________vt. 使受益；vi. 得益于n. 优势，益处→benefit from/by. . . _________
3. expand vt. & vi. 使变大；伸展→_________n. 扩展；扩大；膨胀
4. deliver vt. & vi. 递送 →_________n. [贸易] 交付；分娩；递送
5. hire vt. 租用；雇用n. 租用；新雇员→for/on hire _________
6. cut down削减；删节；砍倒→cut up_________
7. relevant adj. 相关的，切题的→_________adv. 相关地，切题地
8. convenience n. [U]便利，方便；[C]便利的事物，便利设施→_________(方便的；近便的)
9. award vt. 授予；奖励；判给n. 奖；奖品→________n. 奖励，回报v. 酬谢，奖赏
10. a number of许多，大量→the number of…________

5 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. address          B. process          C. reminder       D. swept E. imposing        F. governed        G. appeal        H. overlooking

Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress, but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that are both    1    and well-fortified, the classic European castle is the pinnacle of design. Across the ages castles changed, developed, and eventually fell out of use, but they still command the    2    of our culture.

Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders in 1066. As William the Conqueror    3    through England, he fortified key positions to secure the land he had taken. The castles he built allowed the Norman lords to retreat to safety when threatened by English rebellion. Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks. Troops were summoned to, organized around, and deployed from castles. In this way castles served both offensive and defensive roles in military operations.

Not limited to military purposes, castles also served as offices from which the lord would administer control over his fiefdom. That is to say, the lord of the land would hold court in his castle. Those that were socially beneath the lord would come to report the affairs of the lands that they    4    and pay tribute to the lord. They would    5    disputes, handle business, feast, and enjoy festivities. In this way castles served as important social centers in medieval England. Castles also served as symbols of power. Built on prominent sites    6    the surrounding areas, castles constantly loomed in the background of many peasants’ lives and served as a daily    7    of the lord’s strength.

8 . He placed the brochure on his desk as a _____(remind). (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . The letter was an uncomfortable _________ (remind) of his debts. （所给词的适当形式填空）