1 . A volunteer has to hand in a reference from someone who knows him for        when he applies for the position.

A．resolution

B．complexity

C．confirmation

D．mission

2 . Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Please note that verbs should be used in proper tenses and voices.

exhausted     abandon     sink     endurance     rescue     persuade starve     resolution       plainly     desperate

1. —Is Jane eager for the scholarship?
—No one is more _______ for the scholarship than Jane.
2. Our physics teacher gives his lessons so _______ that every one of us can understand what he says.
3. After a long journey, they finally came back home, _______.
4. We were sad to hear that the ship _______ to the bottom of the sea and no one survived the disaster.
5. The athlete rushed to the finishing line with great _______ in the race and everyone present burst into cheers.
6. I am afraid that many people have _______ to death due to the natural disaster in that poor country.
7. The scheme’s investors decided to _______ the project for lack of funds and financial support.
8. I can assure you that had Jim not dived to _______ him, the boy would have drowned.
9. Once he has made his _______, he will never give up no matter what difficulties he may meet with.
10. The number of deaths from heart disease will be reduced greatly if people are _______ to eat more fruit and vegetables.

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

A. soundness     B. exposed     C. plainly     D. resolution     E. rough     F. persuade G. impression     H. abandoned     I. march     J. exceptionally     K. rescue

1. Despite the bad circumstances, the team leader never ________ hope, which brought great inspiration to the team members.
2. It never occurred to me that she could defend her position ________ well on the court.
3. To tell the truth, I felt anxious when attending the party, but the host came to my ________ by introducing me to some of his friends.
4. What? I didn’t get the ________ that the guests were not satisfied with the living conditions here.
5. After getting into trouble again and again, Jane made a ________ to find a solution to dealing with the present situation.
6. After three days’ voyage, the charming island was ________ visible in the distance, making all the tourists excited.
7. The scandal put the bank into an embarrassing situation, calling into question the bank’s financial safety and ________.
8. These days, the community volunteers are wearing protective masks so that they will not be ________ to the virus.
9. Who can come up with a good idea to ________ him into joining us since he is such a smart guy?
10. In face of the attack of enemies, the army commander made a decision to ________ thirty miles a day.