1 . Directions: Choose the best phrase to fill in the blank, using its proper form.

run away       donate       cease       keep pace with the times       a great trial       make a difference       pose a threat to       acquire knowledge       take turns       consist of       nickname

1. She founded the Green Belt Movement, a non-government organization, and ________ “The Tree Mother of Africa”.
2. With the world changing so fast, ________learning for just a few days will make a person lag behind.
3. Living in the digital age, we may as well ________by learning skills about information technology continuously.
4. High home prices will push forward land rent and labor cost, ________the development of major cities.
5. These paintings of the famous artists ________to the China Foundation for peace and development next year.
6. It is a common mistake for parents to regard school as the only place ________.
7. On the first day of school, the students in my class________introducing themselves and got to know each other quickly.
8. The medical team________more than 100 experienced nurses volunteer to go to Wuhan in order to save more lives.
9. Although the difficulty you are encountering may be ________to you, it will be overshadowed by the difficulties of countless other people on our planet.
10. It never occurred to him that the experience of being a volunteer ________his later life.

2 . Directions: Fill in the blanks with phrases in their proper forms in the box. Each phrase can only be used once. Note that there is one phrase more than you need.

give away；involve ....in；sing the praise of；be relevant to take on；show up；leave behind；refer to

1. The only reason that he _________for his success yesterday was that he always worked hard.
2. By opening a novel, I can ________my burdens and enter a mysterious world where I’m a character.
3. We didn’t expect the professor _____________at the conference.
4. All the people who ___________the accident were questioned by the police.
5. It is generally believed that being an adult involves ___________more responsibilities.
6. On the day after his first performance in London, all the newspapers _______________the new young actor.
7. The millionaire ___________his collections for free, which amazed the whole world.