1 . He was ___________ (severe) punished for his dishonest behavior in the election. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and ______ (desperate) in need of English teachers.

3 . 单句语法填空
1. Though Michael had made enough preparations, _____ (lack) experience led to his failure in the job interview.
2. He used to be _____ (extreme) shy but now he can talk freely to anyone he meets.
3. 1,500 trees had been blown down by the high winds,_____ (block) roads, paths and railway lines.
4. The show is just amazing! It's very hard _____ (believe) you fell asleep.
5. In some places women are expected to earn money _____ men work at home and raise their children.
6. Not until he failed in the last examination _____ he realize he should have spent more time on study.
7. People have learnt the importance of keeping a _____ (balance) diet to satisfy their nutritional needs.
8. You should keep the table free _____ dirt by putting a cover on it.
9. With the National College Entrance Examination _____ (draw) near, the students feel great pressure.
10. Johnson was said to be the first young teacher _____ (promote) to a. professor in your university this year.