第八单元 elderly
imagination
fame deadly comparison
despite joints rival mayor mere rural bang revolt highway directly artistic reverse stuff nuisance elsewhere
1.
The singer's famehas spread around the world. People from London to Correct answer fame
artisticSydney know who she is. Your answer
fame
2.
There is an overwhelming amount of talent on display at London's many art museums. Your answer Correct answer
artistic artistic
3. I love visiting the lake during the summer, but all the bugs are such a(n)
nuisance! Your answer
nuisance
Correct answer nuisance
bang4.
The
of the car door startled the baby and she started to cry. Your answer bang
Correct answer bang
stuff
5.
My goodness! You definitely packed a lot of
for your trip to Mexico!
elderlyYour answer
stuff Correct answer stuff
6. My grandfather loves to sit and listen to my stories about South Correct answer elderly
mayorAmerica. Your answer
elderly
7.
The journalist interviewed the of New York for the government's opinion of the new highway. Your answer Correct answer
mayor mayor
8. This weekend the high school football team is playing their cross-town
rival.
Your answer
rival
ElsewhereCorrect answer rival
in the city, you'll pay almost twice as 9.
That's a great price! much. Your answer Correct answer
Elsewhere Elsewhere
10. imaginationI can't afford to travel, so I read a lot of books and use my to feel like I'm travelling around the world. Your answer Correct answer
imagination imagination
11. comparisonAfter a(n) of Beijing and Shanghai, Kevin decided that he likes
Shanghai better. Your answer
comparison
12.
Rachel has read all about Japan so, Correct answer comparison
despitethe fact that she's never left
England, she can describe Tokyo in perfect detail. Your answer Correct answer
despite despite
13. despiteThe tour guide told us how the desert can be if you're not careful.
Your answer
despite Correct answer deadly
reverse14.
People in China write their addresses in order from people in the
United States. Your answer Correct answer
reverse reverse
15. mereThe thought of travel gets me excited to go someplace new!
Your answer
mere
ruralCorrect answer mere
part of Spain feels like a different
16.
As opposed to the big cities, the country. Your answer Correct answer
rural rural
17. Harold planned to visit Colombia last month, but he decided not to go because
there was a small
revoltagainst the government in the capital. Correct answer
Your answer
revolt revolt
18. Travel time between the two cities significantly decreased after they built
the new
highway. Correct answer
highway
joints Your answer
highway
19.
Jogging is good exercise, but it can be very hard on your
. Your answer
joints Correct answer joints
directly20.
Driving is so much more convenient than the train because you can wherever you want. Your answer
directly
go Correct answer
directly
Section B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word. 21.
Her grandmother lives alone
bychoice. Correct answer by
Your answer
by
about22. You need to be careful taking pictures of people in other countries;
Correct answer
about
the thrilled fans to interview you should always ask them first. Your answer
about
23. throughThe reporter had to push his way the pop singer. Your answer Correct answer
through through
24. Despitenot knowing any Spanish, Gloria spent three wonderful weeks in Argentina. Your answer Correct answer
Despite Despite
25. ofThe cherry pies at that restaurant remind me my grandmother's pies. Your answer Correct answer
of of
26. When I got my driver's license, the hardest part of the test was driving
inreverse.
Your answer
in
outCorrect answer in
27.
Have you found where your husband is taking you for your anniversary,
or is it still a secret? Your answer Correct answer
out out
28. toThe region's traditional small houses quickly yield gleaming steel and
glass skyscrapers. Your answer Correct answer
to to
29. likeThe old church glowed a beautiful candle at night, shining down on its surroundings. Your answer
like
30.
We decided to visit Italy in spite Correct answer like
ofthe expensive tickets. Correct answer of
Your answer
of
第五单元 kneeled sobbing dim
consent grief reflection exclaimed cute alter pursue
1.
She decided that she'd rather pursueher interest in Psychology as a Ph.D.
than as a lawyer. Your answer Correct answer
pursue pursue
2. exclaimedStephanie , \
Your answer
exclaimed
reflectionCorrect answer exclaimed
3.
I saw her
in the mirror and fell in love with her right away. Correct answer reflection
consent Your answer
reflection
4.
Before Kevin asked Lisa to marry him, he asked her father for his
. Your answer
consent Correct answer consent
cute5.
For Valentine's Day, my boyfriend gave me a(n)
little puppy. Your answer
cute
alterCorrect answer cute
6.
Many people try to
their appearance in order to be more attractive.
Your answer Correct answer alter alter
7. \That's it! No more dating!\
grief!\
Your answer
grief
Correct answer grief
8.
Patrick kneeledon the ground before Diane and she knew he was about to propose. Your answer Correct answer
kneeled kneeled
9. The dinner was romantic but it was difficult to see each other with such