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I. Fill in the blanks with the proper words from the passage on P.22 according to the meaning of the sentences Change the form where necessary. 1.The factory uses the very latest ___________ to improve the quality of its products. 2. An ___________ machine is able to operate independently of human control. 3. How the huge stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away remains a ________. 4. People always associate the Great __________ with Egypt. 5. The president arranged to meet with the ____________ who had won gold medals in the Olympics. 6. You should never ride your ___________ without lights at night. 7. With the ambition to become a politician, Tom is studying for a degree in _________. 8. These flowers aren’t real----they are made of ________. II. Choose the given words to fill in the blanks in proper form. 1.majority minority a) as all the members of the committee except the chairman were in favor of the suggestion, he was only a _________ of one. b) The majority of doctors believe that smoking and drinking should be cut down at they are harmful to our health. C) The diligent boy won the class election by an obvious _________; gaining 80 of 100 votes cast. 2. encourage discourage a) Don’t let one failure _________ you. Try again and I have confidence in you. b) My teacher always __________ me not to give up in face of any difficulties. 3. unlike dislike a) _______ his little brother, he has a strong sense of humor. b) He _______ going to the dentist, that’s why he shouted so loudly to his mother.
4. compulsory voluntary a) Students are called on to be involved in __________ organizations providing help for the elderly in the community. b) ___________ education means all the children in China can receive 9-year education. 5. socialize socialism socialist a) They are building a strong _________ country. b) The children must be properly __________ when they in school. c) Only __________ can save China. III. Complete the second sentence according to the first one: 1.Their marriage was on the brink(边缘) of break up only because his wife didn’t bear a son. His first wife didn’t ___ ____ __ a sun, which ______ ___ their divorce. 2. Only those who have been formally educated can be allowed to take part in the contest. Only those who ____ _______ the formal education can be ____ ________ ___ participate in the contest. 3.The man was sentenced to two months in prison because he was accused of driving after drinking. ______ ____ driving after drink, the man was sentenced to prison for two month. 4. It is reported there were some priceless treasures in these hospitals sites which had the origins in the 14th century. ___ is reported, these hospital sites _______ ___ the14th century contained some priceless treasures. 5. The multi-fuction hall matches other buildings as to its exterior design and interior decoration. The multi-function hall __ _____ ___ other buildings in its exterior design and interior decoration. 6. The world-famous Zhongshan Mausoleum, which was constructed from 1926 to 1929, covers a large area in the eastern part of Nanjing. _______ __the esaten part of Nanjing, Zhongshan Mausoleum, which was built over a length of 3 years, _____ ___ a large area and enjoys world-wide fame. 7. All the bridge, roads and other public facilities were damaged after the earthquake stuck the area. ___ bridges, roads and other public facilities __________ undamaged after the earthquake in this area. 8. That’s to say, only if everyone of us bears the responsibility for preserving public property, the current situation can get changed. ___ _____ _____, the current situation can’t be improved until we all ____ ___ __________ ____ preserving public property. IV. Grammar Exercise: A) Fill in the form with the verbs given in proper form: 1. ______(face) with a difficult situation, Tommy decided to ask his friend for advice. 2. Marie was sitting at her desk quietly, her head slightly ______ (lower) over a pile of newspapers. 3. There are hundreds of visitors ________(line) in front of the new Art Gallery to have a look at the new exhibition. 4. ____________(improve) the employee’s working efficiency, the manager will allow them to have an hour’s break after lunch. 5. ---What happened to her on her way back? ---She lost her way in completer darkness, and _______(to make) things worse, it began to snow. 6. _______(give) his age and health, he did it quite well, so don’t blame him any more. 7. With no rain for three months and food supplies ______(run) out, the situation here is getting from bad to worse. 8. When I hurried to school, I found my pocket _______(pick) and disk in it with the important documents gone. 9. His words left me ______(wonder) about his real purpose. 10. The manager, __________(make) it clear to us that he didn’t agree with us, left the meeting room. 11. James often attends public lectures at the University of London, chiefly ________(improve) his English. 12. No matter how friequently ________(perform), the works of Beethoven still attract people all over the world. B) Change the following sentences into simple sentences. 1. If everything is considered, his plan seems to be more workable.
2. She walked along the path and her daugher followed close behind.
3. The dare not walk across the desert unless they are supplied with enough food and water.
4. A number of new machines were introduced from Europe, which resulted in an increase in production.
5. When it is completed, the museum will be open to the public next year.
6. The speech he made which concerend the football match bored a lot of fans to death.
C) Multiple choice: 1. John was scolded by the manager because he left the office the windows ____. A. unlocking B. not being locked C.&
