1 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used only once. Note that there is two words more than you need.

A. absence       B. applaud       C. compose       D. controversial E. originality       F. professional       G. recognition       H. sensation I. square       J. sustenance       K. symbol       L. tailor

1. The idea of teaching has always seemed both honorable and horrible to me(too much work, too little money, no ________________.
2. American people emphasize efficiency, competition and ________________ while Chinese people give priority to careful planning and encourage close cooperation and altruistic dedication among team members.
3. Teachers imagine they will improve outcomes if they ________________ their presentation to each student.
4. I was so confused that I could hardly ________________ my thoughts.
5. The discovery caused a ________________, people associate the sea eel with live animals, but also did not express any doubt.
6. However, these disorders often remain throughout life due to neglect or ________________ of specific kind of treatment.
7. “The armed forces’ performance has been outstanding and I ________________ their commitment, courage and professionalism,” he said.
8. Silk quickly grew into a ________________ of status, and originally, only the royalty were entitled to have clothes made of silk.
9. Scientists have known for a while when a body becomes starved for________________, cells start eating bits and pieces of themselves.
10. As a result, most of us end up choosing ________________ excellence over personal achievement, and often we lose ourselves in the process.

3 . The idea of suspended coffee, originating in Italy, has become an international internet ________ with coffee shops all over the world participating in the movement.

A．sensibility

B．sensitivity

C．sensation

D．sense

4 . It is indeed an honor and a ________to address the Council today on this important occasion for my country.

A．sensation

B．privilege

C．combination

D．graffiti

5 . 这家高科技公司因他们的新产品在国际上引起了轰动，他们所有的努力得到了回报。(pay off) (汉译英)

6 . 这款聊天软件能够基于用户的要求生成答案，自推出就引发了巨大的争议与轰动。(arise) (汉译英)