() 1. The result of the experiment is ______ our expectation (预料). We never thought it would be so successful.
A.over
B.above
C.beyond
D.except

() 2. After the failure, Mary still stayed ______ and made a plan to improve herself.
A.nervous
B.strange
C.careless
D.positive

() 3. We made snowmen and used carrots ______ their noses and threw snowballs ______ each other.
A.for; at
B.to; at
C.for; for
D.to; for

() 4. Police found that the awful accident ______ the driver's carelessness.
A.was connected with
B.was busy with
C.was popular with
D.was strict with

() 5. —I'm going on a trip to the mountains next week.
—Sounds great! ______ and have a good time.

A.Come on
B.Look forward
C.Hurry up
D.Take care

二、词汇运用
Hi! Here's the weather report today.
First, over to Asia, there is heavy rain recently. The great mountains divide the area 1 two parts: the 2 part and the dry part. It's really rainy in South Asia. People should take 3 of themselves on rainy days.
Over to Europe, the weather in the north is cold. Some small lakes are 4 (freeze). In the UK, the weather is often 5 (awe). The reason 6 (connect) with the sea around it.
Finally, over to North America, it's very cold too. Temperatures can drop below two 7 (度). This coldness does not seem to 8 in the short term. People still need thick clothes.