1 . Many species are disappearing at an ________(alarm) rate, urging us to reverse the damage at once and push forward with biodiversity. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . The hutongs they formed were orderly, lined by ________ (space) homes and walled gardens. Farther from the center lived the commoners and laborers. （所给词的适当形式填空）

3 . ________ (difference) from traditional fables, Carson’s story ends with an accusation instead of a moral. （所给词的适当形式填空）

4 . It is a ______ (tradition) custom for western people to get together to have meals on that day. (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . Easter is an important ______ (religion) festival for Christians around the world. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . India has a ______ (nation) festival on October 2 in memory of Mohandas Gandhi.(所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . I feel ______ (relax) and peaceful after chatting with you．（所给词的适当形式填空）

8 . Words can hardly describe how ______ (excite) they were when they reached the destination．（所给词的适当形式填空）