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Supplementary Exercises Book II Test Two Task I Theme-related exercises Read the passage carefully until you have got its main idea, and then select one appropriate word for each gap from the following box in the passage postponing perform competent definitely solved designed fortunate approach facing practically quality equipped rest purpose end . The real challenge to us teachers is combining the best of both worlds into one. Creativity and basic skills need to be considered in terms of being means to an ___end___ (1) , rather than simply as ends in themselves. Some Chinese students may not ___perform___ (2) well in hypothetical (假设的）settings, but when it comes to __facing____ (3) real life challenges and issues, they are more than __competent____ (4) in resolving most of them, __equipped_____ (5) as they are with their strong skills. The U.S. system may be __designed_____ (6) to aim more at producing top of the cream students, but that _approach______ (7) may do damage to the big bulk of the ____rest____(8) 0f the student body. The Chinese education system is ___definitely_____ (9) not perfect, but it does produce a __quality_____ (10) workforce. And I truly believe that solid basic knowledge/skill focus is the single biggest force driving the rise of China as a country. Task II. Translation Translate the sentences into English，using the words or phrases in brackets. 1)背离传统需要极大的勇气。(departure，enormous) 2)汤姆过去很腼腆，但这次却非常勇敢能在大庭广众面前上台表演了。(performance, bold） 3) 很多教育家认为从小培养孩子的创新精神是很可取的。(creative，desirable) 4)假设(assume)那幅画确实是名作(masterpiece)，你觉得值得购买吗？（worthwhile) 5)如果这些数据在统计上是站得住脚的，那它将会帮助我们认识正在调查的问题。 (throw light on, investigate, valid) 1. It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition. 2. Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience. 3. Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age. 4. Assuming