1 . ________ a lot of things ________, the manager________ preparing well for the coming meeting.
因为有很多事情要反思，这个经理很难为即将到来的会议做好准备。

8 . 用所给词组的正确形式填空，选项中有两项为多余选项。

come up          work out            stick up for (sb.)            (be) cross with            take off            sort of by mistake       as a result             make progress               (be) on the increase       get used to        refer to

1. People were frightened when the earthquake first hit this area, but over the years, they ________ it.
2. Whenever a problem that he cannot solve ________ , he simply stretches out on a lounge in his office and lets his subconscious mind solve the problem.
3. I wish I ________ him when he was in need of help last year.
4. You can never persuade him into changing his mind once he has made his decision because he is ________ stubborn.
5. When mom found out I told her a lie, she ________ me, saying I let her down.
6. People today have better access to health care than they used to, and they’re living longer ________ .
7. After days of efforts, they finally succeeded in ________ a solution to everyone’s satisfaction.
8. Representatives from more than 180 countries attended the conference, hoping ________ in settling key issues like poverty, climate change and emission cuts.
9. Every time he talks about his favorite plays, Romeo and Juliet ________ .
10. My mother used to sew my name on my school uniform in case other students took it ________ .