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Unit 9 Quiz1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.historic necessity dominant conquest successive administrative vanish migrate heir oblige exceedingly proportion surge lower comprise1 The State Council exercises the function and power to appoint and remove _ personnel according to the provisions of the law,2 Since they first appeared all those years ago, Mr Kiplings _ good cakes have won the hearts of the country.3 He provides heritage education to school children and adults through programmes and preservation of _ buildings, records and material.4 To this end, Microsoft will be _ to design Windows in a way that allows users to choose competing web browser(s) instead of the Internet Explorer they want to install.5 He was awarded scholarships for the fifth _.6 “_” means “embrace”; it is a sort of synonym for “include”, except that “include” doesnt necessarily specify every object.7 The Norman _was a pivotal event in English history for several reasons. It largely removed the native ruling class.8 In that country, the Kings eldest son should be the _ I to the throne. So he proclaimed William new king.9 Nearly 30 per cent of those surveyed said they would join tour groups so as to _ costs and shorten travelling time.10 The strong first quarter real GDP and productivity growth as well as the recent _ in the dollar should continue to draw in foreign investment.11 Many rural workers _ to big cities in search of better job opportunities.12 These problems are by no means the _ factors that have caused Chinas A-share prices to drop the most among the worlds major stock markets.13 There is a _ for reforming our education system to keep up with the pace of the world development.14 The 1976 quake in Tangshan China was so powerful and destructive that the international community feared the city would _ from the map.15 Beijing of China is planning to raise the _ of profits collected from major state-owned enterprises in a move to balance income distribution.2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the expressions in the box.a list of take a leaf out of sbs book in measured tonesgo for launch intoin all probability the sort ofprior to hand downhave effect on draw upmove on at this pointbe concerned about follow suit1 The classmates attitudes towards this matter have _ a great deal since his touching words.2 _, Im going to have a discussion with those who care about.3 The factory will _ be relocated for it is too noisy to the people living nearby.4 It was reported by the newspaper that stimulus dollars for road jobs _ no _ local unemployment rates.5 It is written in the instruction book that the users should make sure all nuts（螺母）and bolts（螺栓）are tightened _ use.6 At the beginning of this semester, the English professor made _ required readings.7 These customs were not _ to the next generation after the fall of the Roman Empire.8 Bill was going to China tomorrow, so he decided to leave for the rest of the day. However, to his surprise, Mary _.9 China will _ policies this year to boost the development in western areas.10 Why dont you _ Annes _ and have your hair cut shorter, because in that way, you look more handsome?11 He spoke this matter _ in front of the audience because what he said could easily arouse their anger.12 Xiao Wang was _ young man her father approved that she could marry.13 Frankly speaking, I dont really _ the book you lent me last month because I dont like romantic stories.14 It takes courage to _ a new business in these difficult times, because you may face more troubles than before.15 The Prime Minister mentioned at the press conference that a good government should _ the weal and woe（福祸，甘苦）of the masses.3. Choose the best word to complete the sentences.1 These last 22 years have really been amazing every prediction weve made about improvements has all _.(a) come over (b) come down (c) come along (d) come true2 The manager stressed in the last weeks meeting that anyone breaking the rules would be asked to leave _.(a) at the spot (b) on the spot (c) for the spot (d) in the spot3 Our company decided to _ the contract because a number of the conditions in it had not been met.(a) destroy (b) refuse (c) assume (d) cancel4 Other guests at yesterdays opening, which was broadcast _ by the radio station, included the Governor and the Mayor.(a)alive(b)live(c)lively(d)living5 To his surprise, last evening, the manager called him and told him that he was _ a good post.(a)appointed(b)pointed(c)assigned(d)disappointed6 Her husband is interested in repairing electronic _ so he often helps his neighbours and friends repair some items.(a) management(b) safety(c) devices(d) routine7 Gestures are important means to _ messages, so it is necessary to learn some useful body language.(a) convey(b) study(c) exploit (d) keep8 _ preparations were being made for the Prime Ministers official visit to the four foreign countries .(a) Wise(b) Elaborate(c) Optional(d) Neutral9 This local evening paper has a _ of 25,000, so it ranks first among many papers in this city.(a) number(b) contribution(c) circulation(d) celebration10 Susan loves chocolate so much that she can hardly resist its _. As a result she gains five pounds(a) sight(b) brand(c) variety(d) temptation11 On the local market, _ fruits and vegetables are now commonly sold, and they become many young peoples favourite.(a) exotic(b) enough(c)limited(d) famous12 It is not easy for the immigrants to become _ to the new environment, and many of them have given up living there and returned to their homeland.(a) confident(b) sick(c) happy(d) accustomed13 Digestion _ the, necessary chemical changes in the food which must occur before it can be absorbed.(a) consists of(b) consists in(c) consists with(d) consists14 The young researcher laughed at some of his _ colleagues who stuck to outdated ideas.(a) modern(b) present-day(c) up-to-date (d) contemporary15 The school being over, the children were allowed to watch television _ their hearts content.(a) at(b) on(c) ford) to4. Complete the sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets into English.1 My family plan to go on a picnic this weekend; my sister and I _.（积极地开始筹备食品和帐篷）2 We have planned a picnic and _（十有八九会下雨），so we have to change to another day.3 Seven provinces have raised their minimum wage standards by more than 10 per cent in the first quarter of this year, and_（其他20个省市计划在今年晚些时候效仿这一举措）4 It is very difficult to find a good job，but_（仅少部分毕业生找不到理想的工作）in this university,5 As a college student, I_（喜欢逛街只看不买）because I havent a lot of money at hand.Keys11 administrative2 exceedingly3 historic4 obliged5 successive6 Comprise7 Conquest8 heir9 lower10 surge11 migrate12 dominant13 necessity14 vanish15 proportion21 moved on2 At this point3 in all probability4 had effect on5 prior to6 a list of7 handed down8 followed suit9 draw up10 take a leaf out of book11 in measured tones12 the sort of13 go for14 launch into15 be concerned about 31 (d)2