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Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.The future of our primary schools is rooted (root) in the institutions which train our teachers.
2.He was back in the office, updating (update) the work schedule on the computer.
3.We were eager to hear the announcement (announce) of the winner of the race.
4.They replaced their beloved old cars with expensive new sports cars.
5.Although not completely satisfied(satisfy), the committee let the report through.
6.It was really too warm for her to dress so formally(formal).
7.I wouldn't hesitate to go (go) through fire and water for the just cause.
8.I won't be able to go on holiday with my mother being (be) ill.
9.The seasons change, independent of anyone's wishes.
10.It was a great surprise to me when he did a thing like that.
Ⅱ.选词填空
put finishing touches to,in response to,under the weather,no wonder,just as importantly,be based on,be named after,focus on
1.The majority of previous research has focused on how we learn and remember new information.
2.What are companies doing right and, just as importantly, what are they doing wrong?
3.This is a good opportunity to put finishing touches to any projects or tasks that will show off your talents.
4.No wonder you're tired; you've been walking for hours.
5.She said that she wasn't sick, but just feeling under the weather.
6.Paris is named after a group of people called Paris.
7.I'm writing in response to the letter you wrote to me yesterday.
8.Your grade will be based on four papers and a final exam.
Ⅲ.阅读理解
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A woman who tried to handfeed a shark is lucky because she still has a hand.Yes, it bit her.It's a shark.
Melissa Brunning of Perth, Australia, was on a holiday boat cruise in Dugong Bay on Australia's coast, when four nurse sharks swam close to the back of the boat.Several of Brunning's companions dropped fish in the water near the sharks, one of which measured almost 2 meters in length.However, when it was Brunning's turn, she tried to feed the shark directly by hand.As the shark grabbed the food, its