响基Unit1-1.1无答案版.doc 1.1 Fill in the blanks with words or phrases from the box below. Change the form where necessary. explore specimen species assume giant observe elusive landmark vital impact alien array overlook gear hostile on the heels of from the beginning as yet for the first time learn about feed on fit together fit into 1. Autumn has arrived here_________________a hot summer with unexpected speed. 2. As a diplomat, he has witnessed the birth of the new nation and is well place to _________________ its growth during this critical period of its history. 3. When you make travel plans, you’d better _________________ that every flight can be late. 4. “I have made it quite clear _________________ that I want to be part of the team,” John said. 5. When Alice first came to the country, she was shocked by the way of life there that was totally _____________ to her and the _________________ environment where local people looked at her with a suspicious ( 怀疑 的 ) eye. 6. Andrew made an initial contribution. But there is ___________ no firm commitment to further cash payments. 7. _________________in decades, the leaders of the two nations shook hands and sat down to talk. 8 . “Do fish _________________ each other?” “Yes. At least many of them do.” 9. Our old classroom building, which was built a century ago, has become a sort of a local_______________. 10. The dwarf sees farther than the _________________ when he stands on the latter’s shoulder. 11. All these parts are supposed to_________________in this device. 12. We visited the local markets and saw a wonderful_________________of fruit and vegetables. 13. I am afraid this plan of yours does not _________________ the company’s overall marketing strategy. 14. Astronauts have brought back_________________of rock from the moon. 15. If one wants to_________________the possibilities of Europe’s political future, one needs to examine the development of European culture. 16. A set of _________________ are installed to control the speed and direction of the vehicle.响基