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

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  1. The Roman Empire ___________ for several centuries.
  2. I haven't any ______ on me. Can I pay by check?
  3. I give you my ________ thanks for your saving my life.
  4. ________ was tight during the President's visit.
  5. Vs and radios are ____________ devices.
  6. I can hardly ______ that Mary can be such a good cook.
  7. We bought most of our furniture on __________.
  8. I am doing my best to ___________ my daughter to another school.
  9. He studies hard to ________his English.

II. Structure: Make sentences after the model and make changes where necessary.

1. Model : Even if it rains hard, we will go to school.
1) Even if he is ill, ________________________________.

2. Model: Though the flood is bad, people are not afraid.
1) Though I don't want to, ___________________________.

3. Model: Whether you like it or not, I'll do it.
1) Whether it rains or not, ___________________________.

4. Model: I work as others do.
1) I live happily as _________________________________.

5. Model: She looks as if she were sick.
1) They are shouting as if ____________________________.

III. Translation: Translate the following sentences into English.

  1. 无论发生什么事，我们都不会放弃。
  2. 未来人们将不再使用现金。
  3. 你怎么把盐和白糖分开？
  4. 小偷将无法偷到钱。
  5. 人类到太空居住 的那一天迟早会到来。