Day 8
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I. Fill in the blanks
1. He was_____________ (惊讶) to find that the little black lamb was almost white.
2. Parents spend an _____________(平均) of $220 a year on toys.
3. Which athlete do you _____________(喜爱), Liu Xiang or Yao Ming?
4. A woman was _____________(攻击) and robbed by a gang of youths.
5. Did you _____________(附加) your photo to your application form?
6. He mistook the time and did not _____________(参加) the meeting.
7. This new invention won the highest _____________(奖).
8. They built a wall to _____________(避免) soil being washed away.
9. The hotel offers a friendly _____________(氛围) and personal service.
10. I feel _____________(糟糕的) about forgetting her birthday.
11. Most of our students _____________(获得) five ‘A’ grades in their exams.
12. He is determined to become an _____________(宇航员).
13. We became _____________(意识到) of danger approaching us.
14. Hope you will have an _____________(极棒的) journey with us!
15. If you had prepared in advance, you wouldn't be in such an _____________(尴尬的,笨拙的) position.
II. Choose the correct word (using the correct form)
1. He wanted his sons to become strong and _____________ like himself.
2. _____________ is the scientific study of the sun, moon, and stars and other heaven bodies.
3. They discussed the _____________ of new conditions to the peace plans.
4. Why don't you leave this _____________place and come to live with me?
5. Teachers must keep a record of students' _____________.
6. It is a disease that _____________the brain.
7. He was given an _____________ for being a hard worker.
8. I just bought this _____________ new CD!
9. The train's _____________ speed was no better than that of our bicycles.
10. He sat _____________ at the back of the classroom while the teacher criticised his essay.
11. I like the cheerful _____________ of New Year's Day.
12. To my _____________, she remembered my name.
13. The pilots had to take emergency action to _____________ a disaster.
1. This standard is easily_____________ by most students.
2. It is important that students develop an _____________ of how the Internet can be used.