I. Vocabulary: Fill in the blanks with the words and expressions given below, changing the form where necessary.

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  1. ________ reasons have been suggested for the success of Sesame Street.
  2. I do hope you can have a good time _______ your stay in China.
  3. A solution to this ________ is expected to be found before long.
  4. It is very easy to find his room because the rooms are arranged ________.
  5. David thought he would take this job ________ it meant a lot of work on the weekend.
  6. What are the basic elements for ________ writing?
  7. The misunderstanding is caused ________ by failure to understand the body language.
  8. The money that I spent on my mobile phone ________ by 20 percent this month.
  9. Do you know which country is the biggest _______ of TV programs in the world?
  10. The idea ______ several times in my old books.

II. Structure: Rewrite the following sentences as required.

  1. Children can see the program in many parts of the world. (into passive voice)
  2. Some students find learning English hard work partly because they fail to grasp the necessary learning skills. (This is partly because...)
  3. Experts have suggested many reasons for the success of the program. (into passive voice)
  4. Correct grammar and the right choice of words are essential elements for good English writing. (such as)
  5. He is not going to accept the job as a tourist guide. The job offers a good salary. (although)

III. Translation: Translate the following sentences into English.

  1. 长城被认为是世界上最伟大的奇观之一。
  2. 定期锻炼是健康的重要因素。
  3. 芝麻街成功的原因之一是各种各样电视技巧的运用。
  4. 这个节目用不同的例子来向观众普及法律知识。
  5. 为什么许多进口产品要比国产产品贵得多?