1 . Many Europeans e________ (探索) the continent of Africa in the 19th century.(根据中英文提示填空)

2 . He i__________ all the “No Smoking” signs and lit up a cigarette.

3 . She was________(生育)of a healthy boy weighing 3 kilogrammes.

4 . What is the best way to i__________ your writing skills? （根据首字母单词拼写）

5 . The English club is ______ (想要、打算) to improve students’ oral English abilities and communicate with foreigners. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

6 . As the evidence began to a______, experts from the Zoo felt obliged to investigate. （根据首字母单词拼写）

7 . Though he is a little ________(笨拙的), he is outgoing and tries hard to ________(适应) to the new life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写）

8 . He said he should take the responsibility for the failure of the plan but begged to be f__________ by his boss.

9 . He a__________ to me for not having kept his promise.