9. It was apparent that the professor's lecture failed to impress the students as some of them had left before it was over.
10. We all admitted that the trip was worthwhile after we saw a(n) magnificent palace and a fantastic museum. 2. 15选10
Amateur业余爱好者，业余的 endurance耐久持久，忍耐力 Individual个人的，个人 independent自主的，不相关联的 Present现在的，目前的 despite不管，尽管 Developed先进的，发达的 contests争夺竞争 Remarkable异常的，引人注目的 coined创造 Insurance保险 inherent固有的，内在的，天生 Established已建立的 contracts契约 Separate分开分离
For several centuries, cricket (板球) has been a very popular sport in England. It has been enjoyed by both professional and (1)(amateur) players. This super-popular game is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players. It can provide you with health benefits like building (2)(endurance), balance, and physical fitness. But for a team sport, cricket also places (3)(individual) players under unusual pressure because every team player is (4)(independent) of each other. Cricket might have started in early 16th-century England. Written records (5)(present) evidence of a game known as creag being played by Prince Edward at Newenden, Kent in 1301; and it is possible, (6)(despite) no hard evidence, that this was a form of cricket. By the end of the 18th century, cricket had (7)(developed) into a national sport of England. The growth of the British Empire led to cricket being played abroad and by the mid-19th century the first international (8)(contests) were held. Cricket has had a(n)
(9)(remarkable) impact on popular culture in England. It has had an influence on the
vocabulary of the English language, with such phrases as that's not cricket (10)(coined) to describe unfair behavior in general. 3. 选词组
regardless of不管 give away暴露 fall ill生病 pass away去世 up to达到，至多 have no intention of doing sth.不打算做某事 leave behind把···抛在脑后 忘记拿走 might (just) as well还不如 in attendance出席 to this day直到现在
1. I felt terribly sorry to learn that his sister (passed away) after having fought against cancer for three years.
2. The Chinese swimmer was (left behind) at the beginning of thewomen's 100-meter freestyle final, but she didn't give up and finally took the lead.
3. The rich man thinks that he will die in disgrace if he does not (give away) his money for the public good.
4. They (had no intention of) letting him go and would like him to stay on after his present contract expires.
5. (Up to) seven million students are graduating from university this year. This will undoubtedly add to the employment pressure in the job market.
6. If he is determined to do something, he will do it (regardless of) what other people will say.
7. The movie was a complete waste of time. I (might (just) as well) have stayed at home.
8. The authorities promise to introduce an effective health service so that people do not need to spend too much money when they (fall ill) .
9. Thousands of people were (in attendance) at yesterday's strike, which caused great confusion.
10. They got to know each other in their 20s and (to this day) they are still in close touch with each other. 4. 汉译英
太极拳（Tai Chi）是一种武术（martial arts）项目，也是一种健身运动，在中国有着悠久的历史。太极拳动作缓慢而柔和，适合任何年龄、性别、体型的人练习。太极拳既可防身，又能强身健体，因而深受中国人的喜爱。太极拳在发展的过程中，借鉴并吸收了中国传统哲学、医术、武术的合理内容（element），成为特色鲜明的一项运动。作为中国特有的一种运动形式，太极拳也越来越受到众多外国朋友的喜爱。
Tai Chi is a kind of martial arts, and a fitness exercise as well. It has a long history in China. With slow and gentle movements, Tai Chi is suitable for people of any age, sex, or body type to practice. It can be used to provide self-defense as well as build the body. Therefore, it has become very popular among Chinese people. During its development, Tai Chi borrowed and absorbed desirable elements from traditional Chinese philosophy, medicine, and martial arts, and it has developed into a sport with unique features. As a unique sport in China, Tai Chi is also gaining increasing popularity among many foreign friends. Unite 6 1. 选词填空
Controversial引起争论的，有争议的 assess评价，评定 resolve解决，下定决心 decrease减少alter使变化 abandon放弃，抛弃 indicate表明，指示 undermine
逐渐削弱，逐渐损害 compromise危及，损害。妥协和解 conventional常例的，传统的
1. Studies (indicate) that children who often take part in cooperative programs benefit a lot more than other children.
2. They are such a(n) (conventional) family — they must have been shocked when their son dyed (染) his hair pink.
3. Testing students by examinations has long been regarded as a reliable way to (assess) students' ability.
4. Many power stations have been modernized to give off less pollution, or they were moved further away from the living areas in order to (decrease) the damage. 5. Unemployment has come down slightly, but this does not (alter) the fact that it is still a major problem.
6. Mr. Smith is not doing well; the doctor told us that several colds (has undermined) his health.
7. The best way to deal with problems at home is to talk things out calmly and honestly and try to reach a(n) (compromise) .
8. Darwin's theory of evolution remains (controversial) partly because it challenges the religious belief that God created man.
9. It was reported the president had (resolved) to fight if war was necessary, even if it meant destroying his chances of re-election.
10. I had to (abandon) one of my email accounts as it was filled with junk mail. 2. 15选10