1 . 从括号内选择正确的形式完成句子。
1. Decorating the greeting cards with beautiful flowers ________ (is/are) unique.
2. Tea, a popular drink in China, ________ (is/are) carefully prepared according to the local customs.
3. Tom is one of the boys who ________ (is/are) always ready to help others.
4. Cycling along with jogging and swimming ________ (are/is) regarded as one of the best all-round forms of exercise.
5. The little girl opened the box carefully and let out an exciting cry. Inside it ________ (was/were) two cute puppies.
6. Every possible means ________ (have/has) been used to prevent the virus spreading, but in vain.
7. All we need ________ (is/are) a small piece of land where we can plant various kinds of vegetables.
8. According to WHO, listening to music or watching a TV show at loud volumes ________ (cause/causes) hearing problems.

2 . 根据句意，选择短语并以其适当形式填空。

1. Although Mary loved flowers, neither she nor her husband _________ a gardener.
2. These vegetables offer _________ vitamins and fibre.
3. In China, family gives people _________ and belonging.
4. Parents _________ always _________ our safety.
5. Some young people _________ network which affects their physical and mental health.
6. The film _________ the World War Ⅱ.
7. A misconception(误解)is that the boy doesn’t have _________.
8. _________, writing is of great importance.