Unit OneClass_ Number_ Name_ Score_I. Blank filling: Choose the proper words and expressions and put them in the blanks (30%)A. weakenB. allianceC. limpD. heroicE. launchF. declarationG. in the case ofH. minusI. reckon with J. press aheadK. region L. strokeM. siegeN. take a gambleO.stand in the way1. The Labor Partys electoral strategy, which was based on a tactical (战术的)_with other smaller parties, has proved successful.2. My brother was not badly hurt, but he injured his leg and had to _around for a few weeks.3. The New York fire fighters_deeds in rescuing the September 11 victims were celebrated across the country.4. By a _of good luck, Carol, who had been buried in the rubble for more than 20 hours, came out alive.5. The aircraft was subjected to a test of temperatures of _ 65 degrees Celsius and plus 120 degrees.6. Tax incentives will be used to attract companies to the western _of our country away from the east coast.7. The opening speeches sounded more like_of war than offerings of peace.8. After a three-day _ by the police, the terrorists who had seized the restaurant had to give in.9. China is the largest country in the world population. 10. In spite of all the difficulties, we should with our efforts to win the negotiation.II. Multiple choice Choose the one that best completes the sentence from the four choices given. (40%)11. In 1941, Adolf Hitler, leader of Nazi Germany, _ an attack against the Soviet Union, as Russia then was called. A. sent B. did C. got D. launched12. They should hire a more accountant than the one they currently have. A. effective B. sufficient C. efficient D. respective13. “_” by the invasion, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin instructed the Russian people to “scorch the earth” in front of the German invaders.A. caught guard B. caught off C. caught up with D. caught off guard14. The manufacturers had to raise their prices because of the increase in the cost of materials. A. raw B. original C. rough D. primitive15. Napoleon _ pressing on to Moscow, 448 kilometers away. A. took over B. took the gamble of C. took out D. took in16. In the spring of 1812, Napoleon _ an army of six hundred thousand men on the borders of Russia.A. assembled B. got C. owned D. together17. By_ Mr. Chen is a taxi driver. A. profession B. work C. occupation D. employment 18. It does not change the fact that she was the doctor _ for the failure of the operation. A. guilty B. obliged C. accounting D. responsible 19. The shock of her daughters death _ her unable to remain calm. A. caused B. had C. enabled D. rendered 20. The basic aim of the establishment of this institution is the _ of H7N9. A. fight B. conquest C. treatment D. work III. Reading comprehension (20%)Road courtesy(礼貌) is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most levelheaded and good tempered of drivers to resist the temptation to get their revenge when subjected to uncivilized behavior. On the other hand, a little courtesy goes a long way towards relieving the tensions and frustrations of motoring. A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in response to an act of courtesy helps to create an atmosphere of good will and tolerance so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such acknowledgements of courtesy are all too rare today. Many drivers nowadays dont even seem able to recognize courtesy when they see it. Contrary to general option, young drivers(especially sports-car owners, who take pride in their driving) have better manners than their seniors. But this attitude is short-lived in the world of modern driving where many drivers neither expect nor give any quarter. This may be a commendable(值得赞美的) trait on the battlefield but is out of place on the roads. Lorry drivers say they have almost abandoned the practice of signaling cars to overtake when the road is clear, because many of the cars took long to pass. Their drivers couldnt be bothered to select a lower gear. Others, after overtaking, slowed down again and hogged(使拱起) the road. Again, a motoring magazine has recently drawn attention to the increasing number of drivers who never wait for gaps. “They manufacture them by force, using their direction indicators as a threat rather than a warning.” Slanging matches and even punch-ups are quite common. It cant be long before we hear of pistols and knives being used; we can then