1 . 根据下列句子语境，从所给选项中选择合适的选项填空，所给选项中有两个多余。

A. referred to       B. reflected on       C. running out       D. ended up E. worked out       F. attempted to       G. based on

1. To his own surprise, he ________ designing the toy car and putting it into production.
2. Advertisers ________ deliver their messages to higher-income audiences.
3. We are always hoping that a more peaceful solution can be ________.
4. I have been reading a novel ________ real-life events recently.
5. I am afraid I’m going to stop you short there, as time is ________.

2 . 从方框中选出合适的短语，并用适当形式完成句子。

take advantage of       account for       make fun of       be aimed at get through       in spite of       be absorbed in       get access to

1. So far, Sam ________ his homework and can have a good rest.
2. The project of building commercial center will go ahead, ________ protests from local residents.
3. Charity projects ________ supporting the children are increasing in many parts of the country.
4. I soon ________ the necessary equipment, learned how to use the technology from a friend and took part in the virtual classroom.
5. ________ drawing pictures, Picasso worked deep into the night, unaware of what’s happening around him.
6. In modern man, the brain ________ about 3% of total body weight but it uses 25% of the body’s energy when the body is at rest.
7. Festivals are becoming more commercial, with businesses ________ the celebrations to promote products and services.
8. When she ________ in public, she bravely demanded an apology.