一、根据汉语意思写单词。
1. I was deeply touched by the stories of ______ (先驱者) like Li Dazhao and Lu Xun.
2. As soon as we reached Mike's home, he ______ (摆放) out some fruits to serve us.
3. Believe in ______ (我们自己) and work hard, then we can realise our dreams.
4. According to the weather forecast (天气预报), the ______ (接下来的) days will still be rainy.
5. Sally often feels nervous before she gives a ______ (演说) in public.

二、根据句意，在空白处填入一个适当的词。
6. The little girl celebrated her birthday ______ eating a big chocolate cake.
7. ______ the beginning, Tom was just a poor boy. Now he has become a rich man through his hard work.
8. Jenny often celebrates the Thanksgiving Day ______ her family and friends.
9. The Spring Festival is coming so Mary starts shopping ______ food and new clothes.
10. ______ the meal, Mary was cleaning the table while Tom was watching TV.

三、用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
11. Please be careful of the traffic lights when ______ (cross) the street.
12. Things are getting ______ (bad) than before. Many animals are endangered (濒危的).
13. Yuan Longping was one of the greatest scientists in the world and he knew how ______ (grow) the hybrid rice (杂交水稻).
14. Tina took plenty of ______ (bag) to collect litter in the park.
15. We all love to make resolutions at the ______ (begin) of the New Year.
16. Linda travelled to Hangzhou last week and enjoyed ______ (she) very much.
17. The ancient tower was built in the ______ (eighteen) century.