1 . 词性转换
1. generous [adj.] 宽宏大量的，仁慈的；慷慨的→________ [n.] 慷慨；宽宏大量
2. basis [n.] 基础；原因；基准→________ (复数)→________ [adj.] 基本的；必需的
3. respect [vt.] 尊重，尊敬 [n.] 尊敬，敬意；重视→________ [adj.] 尊敬人的→________ [adj.] 受尊敬的
4. reflect [vt.] & [vi.] 反映；反射；沉思→________→ [n.] 沉思;反射;映像;反映
5. benefit [n.] 优势，益处，成效 [vt.] 使受益 [vi.] 得益于→________→ [adj.] 有利的
6. comfort [vt.] 宽慰，抚慰 [n.] 舒服；安慰→________ [adj.] 舒服的，舒适的
7. recognize [vt.] 承认，意识到；认出，辨别出→________ [n.] 识别；承认；赏识
8. admire [vt.] 钦佩；欣赏→________ [n.] 钦佩；赞赏；羡慕

6 . 选词填空

atmosphere, represent, please, fancy, grace, absolute, moment, brief, respect, horrible

1. She tries to create an________of calm and security for her children where they can live happily.
2. The old man was________ to watch his son appear on TV.
3. Mr King was chosen________the company at the conference.
4. We are impressed with the________with which a dancer leaps into the air.
5. He made his reasons for buying another car________clear.
6. I wanted a simple black dress, nothing________.
7. I spent a few________thinking what I was going to say.
8. The scientist who is making a speech________by everyone present.
9. The family members screamed________ when they saw the snakes crawling on the ground.
10. ________ speaking, English is so useful that all of us students should learn it well.

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

A. harmony   B. refer   C. accompanied   D. respect   E. formal   F. select G. symbolic   H. youth   I. divided   J. left   K. entire

24 Solar Terms

The 24 Solar Terms are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. It is known as the “fifth great invention” of China, coming after paper-making, printing, gunpowder and compass.

In the ancient days, they were important instructions for the agricultural production as well as people's daily lives. Starting with the “Start of Spring” and ending with “Major Cold”, each season was    1     into six solar terms, each with a time span of 15 days.

The “Start of Spring”, “Start of Summer”, "Start of Autumn" and “Start of Winter” divided a year into four seasons. The “Vernal Equinox” and “Autumn Equinox”    2     to the time when the days and nights are of equal length, while the “Summer Solstice” sees the longest day and the shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the contrary on the day of the “Winter Solstice”. There are also some other solar terms which marks things like temperature, growth of the crops, and weather conditions.

From generation to generation, the experience in farming and daily life has been passed. Many farmers still rely on the solar terms now to decide what should do in the fields. The influences of the ancient way of dividing time have in fact gone beyond farming into the    3     lives of the Chinese people, even their mindset.

Most of the solar terms bear rich    4    , social and cultural connotations（含义）, such as traditional celebrations, rituals and even festivals. For instance, the “Pure Brightness” is also marked as the tomb-sweeping day, when people pay    5     to the lost ones.

Even today, people still eat dumplings during the “Start of Winter” and porridge when autumn starts. Besides, some rituals were also marked in different areas of China. The Zhuang people in south China hold    6     banquets to celebrate Frost Festival during the “Start of Spring”.

Every time a new term begins in China, the Chinese social media would see a wave of ceremonial posts from the    7    . The ancient calendar has never been    8     behind by the development of information technology.

    9     by the photos, paintings and essays, it is not hard to imagine that the ancient concept of respect for nature, as well as the philosophy of    10     between man and nature would have even longer life and stronger vitality, together with the Chinese history.

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

A. involve   B. occasion   C. performed   D. specific   E. respect   F. entire G. elected   H. symbolize   I. current   J. accompanied   K. formal

1. As Christmas was such a special ________, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne.
2. The task remains challenging-not only with ________ to the current sales but also in relation to our own living standard.
3. A good teacher tries to ________ children in activities so that they can interact with each other.
4. At the banquet, the salmon（三文鱼）is always ________ by a fresh green salad.
5. He keeps listening to the radio to learn the ________ affairs in which he takes a lively interest.
6. The educator placed ________ and practical stress on teaching method to cultivate students' interest.
7. The candidate to run for office spoke in an ambitious way of what he would do if ________.
8. The operation was ________ by a young doctor, which went on smoothly.
9. In traditional Chinese culture red may ________ celebration and happiness.
10. He left school with no ________ qualifications, which means he failed to get a diploma.

9 . 选词填空

further; severe; respect; opportunity; protest; strike; reputation; attitude; judge; further

1. The workers staged a__________ against the proposed changes in their contracts.
2. My life is _________ complicated by having to work such long hours.
3. You’ll have the _________ to ask any questions at the end.
4. It is important to_________the weight of your washing load correctly.
5. A two-minute silence was held as a mark of _________.
6. If you want to pass your exams you’d better change your ________!
7. The party suffered _________ losses during the last election.
8. Alice Munro has a _________ for being a very depressing writer.
9. We have decided to take no _________ action.
10. She took two quick steps forward and _________ him across the mouth.