一、单词拼写(根据汉语或首字母提示写出单词的完全形式)
1.The drums of war are __________(敲)once again. As tensions rise between America and Iran, China appeals to both sides to step back.
【答案】beating
【句意】战鼓声再次敲响，由于美国和伊朗的关系紧张，中国呼吁双方都后退一步。
2.He certainly wasn’t going to __________(出价)$18 billion for this company.
【答案】bid
【句意】他肯定不会出180亿美元来收购这家公司。
3.I couldn’t have gone through that __________(痛苦)period without your help.
【答案】bitter
【句意】如果没有你的帮助我不可能度过那段痛苦的时期。
