1 . 选词填空

in addition to; recommend; participation; apply for; make up one’s mind; pass up; put off; achieve

1. He ________ me to change my way of life.
2. I’m continuing to ________ jobs.
3. Once she ________, nothing can change it.
4. He keeps ________ going to the dentist.
5. ________ giving me some advice, he gave me some money.
6. I’d like to express my thanks for your ________.
7. Even as a teenager, you can ________ success in your life.
8. Young people should never ________ the opportunity to go to university.

2 . 选词填空

except/besides

1. — What did you do last night?
— ________ a composition, I also finished my physics homework.
2. This translation is well done, ________ for a few inaccuracies.
3. — I am surprised to see wild flowers in Alaska.
— Many people think there is nothing there ________ ice and snow.
4. ________ 3,000 words, I also learned some basic grammar rules after being trained here.

5 . 下面每个句子都只有一处语言错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
1. Neighbors complained the police about the dogs barking.
2. Go straight down the road, you will find the canteen.
3. She’s not the brilliant dancer that she used to.
4. She admits to be strict with her children.
5. How are the kids settling in their new school?
6. All he could do was nothing but to wait.
7. One reason why Hamlet is such a successful play is because it appeals to many different people.
8. The policeman signaled for the driver to pull up by raising his hand.
9. Giving better attention, the accident could have been avoided.
10. The room is empty except a fridge standing in one corner.

8 . 选词填空

apart from/ except for/ besides/ except/ except that

1. ________ busy schoolwork, the children also have to attend art, music and sports classes in their free time.
2. ________ the ending, it’s a really good film.
3. Nowadays some people choose jobs for other reasons ________ the pay.
4. He knew nothing about her journey ________ she was to be away for months.