1 . Directions: Complete the sentences with the words or phrases given in proper forms Each word or phrase can only be used once.

dedicated, pay attention to, come cross, involve, focus on, appeal to, application, flood.. .with...

1. Many companies adopt hybrid work models, removing the geographical barriers, thus ________ a wider range of competent applicants.
2. He became one of the first modern chefs ________ the appearance of his table, not just the flavor of his dishes.
3. As a representative of the high-technology, robot technology ________ by each country and its people.
4. We chose a tandem bicycle because it made it easier to communicate with each other about interesting people and things we ________ during the journey.
5. The museum’s social media account ________ messages of support in the recent month.
6. The research project ________ tracking the careers of 400 graduates.
7. Several items we take for granted like memory foam and scratch-resistant eyeglass lenses are the ________ of NASA invention to our daily life.
8. Obviously, any child who receives ________ teaching over an extended period is likely to improve.

2 . Directions: Complete the sentences with the words or phrases given in proper forms Each word or phrase can only be used once.

alarm,	range,	approach,	wrap,
cover,	use,	favour,	survive

1. The Bank________the issue in a practical way recently.
2. Interviews with________family members have failed to uncover a history of direct exposure to dead or diseased poultry for several of the cases.
3. He has traveled to more than 30 countries________the news in the last 25 years -- posted in Beijing, Jerusalem, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and Canberra.
4. Another type of risk is model risk, and it appears that few banks have carefully evaluated all the models in________to determine which perform best.
5. He kept the golf club________in cloth.
6. This is a pretty________number because the rates so high already, one can’t imagine it going up by another third.
7. She has had a number of different jobs,________from chef to swimming instructor.
8. Your support tipped the scale in our________.

3 . Direction: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. disbelief B. perceived C. obvious D. primitive E. functioning F. fearfully G. originally H. territory I. prohibiting J. incredible K. bothered

1. Offer yourself compassion and it’s natural to get panicky about heading off into unknown ________.
2. Volunteering to help the homeless patients can show you that things aren’t quite as challenging as you ________ thought.
3. The pioneers who settled the west had to cope with ________ living conditions.
4. Rather than trying to seem perfect, being honest about your shortcomings in an interview or on the job can be ________ as an advantage.
5. Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton underwent surgery to remove bone spurs (骨刺) and scar tissue in his right ankle that ________ him for most of the season.
6. The signals indicate that the spacecraft bus is ________ normally and ready to begin orbital maneuvers (演习) and operational testing.
7. A law has recently been passed ________ the consumption of alcohol in public places.
8. When the virtual clone of legendary Chinese singer Teresa Teng appeared on the screen, millions of online viewers reportedly dropped their jaws in complete ________ at the likeness.
9. There is a(n) ________ contrast between the cultures of East and West.
10. She showed ________ courage and determination in coming back from her injuries to compete again in the game.

4 . Direction: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. justify B. correspondingly C. rigid D. tackle E. consequence F. channel G. ultimately H. interpretation I. substantial J. tendency K. relevant

1. Authorities have a responsibility to promote initiatives to ________ the energy of young people towards more worthwhile ends such as the acquisition of a basic skill.
2. Education is supposed to be ________ to the real world and the challenges students are facing.
3. There is a growing ________ among young people to search for balance in life through daily tai chi practice.
4. Contrary to our expectation, the well-established pianist’s ________ of the music was rather too literal.
5. Despite the Yupik people’s preservation of their independence and heritage, the process of globalization will ________ lead to the changes in their traditional way of life.
6. Many countries are exploring ways to ease the financial problem as a(n) ________ of the rising medical costs of their ageing populations.
7. Teenagers need to be motivated to ________ their academic stress by setting realistic goals and dividing their work into reasonable daily targets.
8. The Japanese have a ________ code of etiquette, which may seem artificial to people from other cultures.
9. The “sentimental value” of the stuff in our lives cannot ________ the behaviour of those compulsive hoarders.
10. A ________ number of Aboriginal songlines were lost due to the destruction of their ancient way of life.

5 . Directions: Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need.

A. commonplace       B. conservation        C. bombard        D. highlight E. accuracy             F. calculate               G. stretch          H. soak          I. vary

1. We devote our resources and our skills to presenting the fullest version of the truth we can deliver, and place high value on the________of the gathered information.
2. In the exhibition, artists created various artistic objects to________the capital city's problems, including pollution, poverty, lack of health care and overconsumption.
3. In the summer, fields of grassy frozen ground________from snow-capped mountain ranges to the stony shoreline, but in the winter the sun disappears.
4. The study is a reminder that________isn’t just about protecting a few species, but the relationships they have which branch through an entire ecosystem.
5. Clinical professors are trying to find out how anti-depressants (抗抑郁药), which become more ________ in society, affect mental health.
6. Scientists have come up with a new formula to________a dog’s age in human years, and it is much more complicated than multiplying its real age by seven.
7. At the press conference, journalists________the spokesman with various questions regarding the latest incident.
8. A wave of mass shootings has plagued the U.S. in recent weeks, drawing attention to how gun laws________ from state to state.

6 . Directions: Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need.

A. bound             B. temporary             C. arm             D. appeal             E. embrace F. negotiate G. elaborate             H. substitute I. immersion

1. More and more parents are sending kids to ______ schools where they teach most of the day in a language you don’t speak.
2. Though vitamin pills can prevent some diseases and slow aging, they are no _______ for a healthy diet.
3. Caught in a heavy rain on his way home, he had no choice but to cling to a big tree for ______ shelter.
4. The speaker’s proposal calls for the federal government to ______ prices for the top 250 most expensive drugs on the market.
5. These guidebooks ______ the travelers with a variety of useful information in case of emergency during the tour.
6. Rural homestays are gaining in popularity as more tourists want to get away from the hustle and bustle of cities and ______ nature.
7. This well-received film has great ______ for young audiences, who are fascinated by the computer-generated special effects.
8. He said he had new evidence for the mysterious case, but refused to ______ any further on the details.

7 . Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. destinations        B. impact        C. survival        D. structure        E. stress F. advantages          G. routine        H. schedule        I. quality            J. defence K. recommendation

1. It is natural that many students are under a lot of ________ before a test.
2. Developing a ________ or framework for your writing will ensure that the most important points are covered properly in the writing.
3. My uncle needs to take a series of ________ medical tests including X-rays and blood tests.
4. In fact, ________ education aims at developing a balanced set of capabilities of children they need to become successful.
5. The specialist who carried out the brain scan thought Tim’s chances of ________ were still slim.
6. If you are a graduate student, you may depend on your adviser for many things, including help with improving grades, acquiring financial support, and getting letters of ________.
7. Thanks to your help, we accomplished the tough task ahead of ________.
8. Being able to pick your travel plans, ________ and sites to see makes backpacking an extremely flexible and independent way to live.
9. More and more women today have learned to step forward in ________ of their legal rights.
10. It was not until many species had become extinct that man realized that his activity had a powerful ________ on nature.

8 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once.

participate     ensure     contact       rate             worth               spot        values concerned     appeal     attack        objective       maintained       defeated     present       attempt

1. Take it easy. Snakes will only ________ if they feel threatened.
2. Journalists need to ________ all the facts in a fair way that benefits our readers.
3. Many languages are disappearing at an alarming ________ due to globalization.
4. The thief made an unsuccessful ________ to escape and was brought to justice by the police.
5. Senior high students in Shanghai recently had the opportunity to ________ in the annual Career Day, where they got to follow a mentor for a day.
6. The journalist failed to ________ the mistakes in the report.
7. As journalists, we need to write with care and tell news stories in a(n) ________ way.
8. Journalists need to check up on all the facts to ________ their news stories are entirely true.
9. Please ________ us for details of language courses by e-mail if necessary.
10. A lot of small towns in southern China are definitely ________ visiting.
11. He has ________ a close relationship with us for all these years.
12. A man is not finished when he is ________. He is finished when he quits.
13. The ________ of today’s young people differ from those of their parents.
14. Many parents are ________ whether their children can concentrate during online lessons.
15. It’s a cartoon that will ________ to people of all ages.

9 . Directions: Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words or phrases below. Note that there are two words more than you need.

sweat              flood              extinct              gain              approach              figure contrast              formal              measure              range              curiosity                     target

1. The poachers（偷猎者）have driven the African elephants to the edge of__________.
2. The hotel offers a wide__________of facilities and services.
3. One week before Christmas, the Shopping mall was__________with customers.
4. According to the news report, last night the terrorists__________the passengers with guns.
5. The two sets of__________are not significantly different.
6. These workers__________in the field for ten to twelve hours every day with little pay.
7. There is an old saying: “No pains, no__________.”
8. Obviously, these advertisements of health care products__________the elders.
9. Male students have to wear suit and tie on__________occasions.
10. His talent,__________and hard work finally made him one of the greatest scientists of our country.

10 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. dignity B. favored C. endanger D. striking E. peered F. distinctive G. adapted H. wonder I. commitment J. expense K. share

1. Tan Dun ______ music from the original Kun opera and added his own work to these traditional pieces.
2. For a long time, my mother had not understood my ______ to the struggle.
3. It’s difficult to preserve your ______ when you have no job and no home.
4. In South Africa, it is hard for a man to ignore the needs of the people, even at the ______ of his own family.
5. In the 1800s, Beijing opera slowly replaced Kun opera as the ______ form of opera.
6. Families worry that sending children away to study in higher education could ______ the Yupik language and culture.
7. When one doesn’t see one’s family for many years at a time, the transformation can be ______.
8. The ______ features of Kun opera are spoken story-telling, singing and dancing, and each character has their own particular style of movement on stage.
9. When a whale is killed, the houses and school empty as everyone races to the beach to take a ______ of the meat.
10. They ______ out the window fearfully at the ivy vine, and then looked at each other for a moment without speaking.