2. Much to the surprise of _________________(所有在场的人), she turned down his proposal of marriage.

3. ________________(目前的困难) discouraged him from making any efforts.

present n. 用适当的词填空

1. I can't help you _____ present --- I am too busy.

2. Historical romances offer an escape from ______ present.

3. This book was ______ present from my brother.

　用present的正确形式填空

1. She asked them not to discuss the matter in her _________.

2. The sales director will make a short __________ on the new sales campaign.

3. Among all my wedding ___________, the book is my favorite.

* spot：正确翻译spot在下句中的词性及意思

1. She is wearing a white skirt with blue spots. ____________

2. This is a perfect spot for a picnic. ____________

3. He is a very tall man, easy to spot in a crowd. ____________

4. The man was leading a spotted dog across the street. ____________