1 . To protect my computer from _____(attack) by hackers, I equipped it with anti-virus software. （所给词的适当形式填空）

2 . 上网不是行为粗鲁的借口。（汉译英）

3 . 根据语境，选择下框中的单词或短语，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有两个单词为多余单词。

sharp       hesitate       precious       otherwise       earn a living recycle       select       assist       carry on       indeed

1. During the gold rush, ________, some Chinese opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown in San Francisco.
2. As the first woman ________ to make a trip into space, Tereshkova felt lucky and proud.
3. Despite the difficult situation, Dr Bethune did whatever he could ________ the Chinese people.
4. Astronauts have to use tape to stick everything down while working in space because everything would float off ________.
5. In space, astronauts collect all dirty water so that it can ________ for later use.
6. Many Americans complained about the ________ increase in the cost of health care and health insurance recently.
7. After ________ for several moments, Gary finally went into the expensive tailor’s shop and asked to see the suit in the window.
8. To a person nothing is ________ than their life.

4 . 这是一个许多人失业并艰难谋生的时期。
This was a time ____________ many people were out of work and had difficulty __________ ___________ __________.

5 . 这位18岁的选手挑战自己的极限而不是求稳避免冒险。
Instead of ________, the 18-year-old skier pushed herself to the limit.

6 . 搬入新家之前, 母亲让人把房子重新装修了一番, 把地板都换了。（redecorate, replace）（汉译英）

7 . By ________ so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to ________ even wider interest around the world in China’s ________ history, culture, and traditions.
这些科学家和研究者在网络上分享了大量(有关莫高窟的)电子照片，希望在世界范围内促使人们对中国古代历史和文化习俗产生更广泛的兴趣。

8 . A significant number of people, as is reported, haven’t taken a COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗) for the fear of needles, but experts say there are approaches to________ (控制) the fear.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）