I. Vocabulary: Fill in the blanks with the words and expressions given below, changing the form where necessary.
  1. Whether you can pass the exam or not will ________ how hard you work.
  2. If you ________ too much from life, you will often feel disappointed.
  3. It's a real bargain to buy this overcoat now, since it is on ________ and very cheap.
  4. In order to get rid of these old-fashioned clothes, the company ________ down all of them for sale.
  5. We can ________ much time if we take a taxi.
  6. It's ________ the doctor to decide when to have the operation on the patient.
  7. The university ________ the professor for what he has achieved in the field of chemistry.
  8. The government often ________ the laid-off workers to make a living by themselves.
  9. Please ________ the fruits to the guests!
  10. A large ________ of money is being spent on basic construction in the western regions of China each year.
  11. I ________ departure, so let's go!
  12. I ________ that you climb the White Pagoda Mountain this Sunday.
  13. I will support my daughter through college ________ how hard I work.
  14. The manager ________ that his employees come to work on time.
  15. The ________ in investment on the project will ensure its completion on time.
  16. A ________ in funds is necessary for the construction of the power plant.

II. Structure:

1. Complete the following sentences by using "what."

1) (ÀÏÈËËùÐèÒªµÄ) _______________ is the understanding of their children.
2) (ѧÉúÓ¦¸Ã×öµÄ) ________________ is to keep practicing.
3) (²Ð¼²ÈË×îÐèÒªµÄ) ________________ is understanding and help from the whole society.

2. Complete the following sentences by using "no matter....".

1) She is dissatisfied with me ________________.£¨ÎÞÂÛÎÒÔõôŬÁ¦£©
2) Everyone should abide by the strict regulations ________________. (ÎÞÂÛËûÊÇË­)
3) You are to finish the design tomorrow morning _______________. (ÎÞÂÛÄã²Éȡʲô·½·¨)

3. Recast the following sentences by using "It is up to ... to do ....".

1) You ought to fulfil the responsibility of supporting your father.
2) The students should decide whether to take the exam or not.
3) It's our unshirkable duty to help students improve their English.

III. Translation: Translate the following sentences into English.

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