be eager to do sth. (for sth. ), be anxious to, accuse... of, defend against, protect against, concentrate on, devote oneself to, get the facts straight 1. We're well prepared to _______________ any surprise attack.
2. ____________ the polluted air, the old lady always wear a mask over her face.
3. ___________ your study if you want to catch up with the class.
4. He ______________ helping the people in need. He set a good example to us.
5. He did plenty of investigation so as to ______________.
6. I was warned by the police who told me my neighbour _____________ playing music too loudly.
7. She ________________ new skills so that she can be qualified for the job.
8. He took a medical examination two days ago and now he __________ know the result.
二. 语法填空
Shu Pulong has helped at least 1,000 people bitten by snakes. "It was 1 (see) people with snake bites(伤口) 2 led me to this career. " He said. As part of his studies Shu Pulong had to work in the mountains. There he often heard of who 3 their arms and legs cut off after a snake bite in order to save their 4.
"I was greatly upset by the story of an old farmer I met. 5 was a very hot afternoon. The old man was pulling grass in his fields 6 he felt a pain in his left hand. He at once realized he 7 by a poisonous snake. In 8 time he wrapped a cloth tightly around his arm to stop the poison spreading to his heart. 9 (rush) home he shouted, "Bring me the knife. Minutes later the man lost his arm forever. "
"The said story touched me so much that I decided to devote myself to 10 (help) people bitten by snakes" Shu said.
三. 根据括号内所给的提示翻译下列句子。
1. 那狗躺在地上一动不动,好像死了。(as if)
2. 他一天工作12小时,就像一台不知疲倦的机器。
3. 为了通过考试,他昨晚熬夜复习功课到深夜。(in order to)
4. 日本生产的汽车普遍受到消费者的欢迎。(用过去分词作定语)
5. 他一定没有走远,因为他的书还摊开放在桌子上。(lie open)