一、单词填空 Unit 1 1. The enormous(庞大的) oil spill on Alaska’s North Slope region in 1989 was a disaster(灾难、灾祸) for Alaskan sea animals. 2. Due to the lack of labor force, even women in this village were compelled(迫使) to work in the coal mines. 3. The travel agency promised to offer foreign travelers everything from historical monuments and castles to modern leisure activities. 4. According to the rules set by the company, anyone who is regularly late for work is likely to be disciplined(训导) or dismissed. 5. People in that area are already threatened with environmental destruction (破坏)since 60% of the forest there has been destroyed. 6. The auto company has seen a huge increase in the output of private cars this year due to the improved working efficiency. 7. Under the severe attack from enemy aircraft, the troops were forced to retreated from the front. 8. The tennis match was abandoned at half-time because of the harsh weather conditions. 9. The policeman searched the building thoroughly but did not find any trace of the criminal. 10. Survival of the Fittest is an eternal truth of nature. 11. A series of new policies have been introduced in the region in the hope of attracting foreign investment. 12. The military government refused to transfer power to a democratically elected civilian government. 13. Many people tend to justify the breakdown of their marriage on the grounds of conflict of personalities. 14. The substance on the new medicine is believed to be safe,nonetheless, the Food and Drug Administrations is going to examine it all the same. 15. It has been a long tradition for businesses in this area to make contributions to the local charities. 16. In order to...
