London employers were __________ a shortage of school-leavers, while many graduates were looking for better work opportunities.

With the help of this new type of calculator, people will be able to __________ the numbers much faster with more accurate figures.

- Have you heard that Tom was given a good beating by his father last night?

- He __________ it. He was making trouble everywhere all the time.

It is not a good idea to skip meals and __________ them with ice creams.

They spent two months in the jungle, __________ on small animals and fruit.

All the materials have been posted to you. I' m looking forward to the chance to meet you __________ to discuss the present situation of our company.

The death of his lovely son in the huge earthquake was a(n) __________ blow and it almost   

broke him down.

Painting is a __________ of art as well as music and dance.

- You dress is quite beautiful on you.

- Thank you. I got it when it was on sale. It was really a __________.

书面表达（满分25分）

请你根据以下图表和提示，用英语写一篇关于我国手机拥有量变化的报道，并阐述手机给人们生活所带来的利与弊。

1.方便，随时随地联系；

2.许多功能满足不同要求，如发短信、上网等；

3.接到打错的电话并为之付费；

4.电磁辐射（radiation）有害健康。

注意：1. 词数：100左右；    

2.开头已给出（不计入总词数）。

    As can be seen from the chart, great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones in China.

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