1．(2019·扬州模拟)Many of us have concerns about the challenges facing future generations as our global population ________ and the earth's natural resources decrease.
A．selects B．declines
C．swells D．varies
解析：选C 句意：随着全球人口的膨胀和地球自然资源的减少，我们中的许多人对后代面临的挑战感到担忧。swell“肿胀，膨胀”，符合语境。select“选择，挑选”；decline“下降；婉拒”；vary“不同”。
2．(2019·南通模拟)Thanks to the efforts in environmental protection, the wetland has been ________ to its original appearance.
A．restored B．delivered
C．transferred D．drafted
解析：选A 句意：由于在环境保护方面的努力，这片湿地已经恢复原样了。restore“恢复”，符合语境。deliver“交付”；transfer“转移”； draft“征募；拟稿”。
3．(2019·南京、盐城模拟)The reds and golds ________ into each other as the sun sank. What a beautiful sight!
A．bumped B．pressed
C．melted D．turned
解析：选C 句意：当太阳落山的时候，红色和金色的光辉互相渗透融合，多么美丽的景色啊！melt“溶解；融入”，符合句意。bump“颠簸着前进”；press“挤压，按”。
