Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.The empty boat ________(drift) out to sea.
2.We heard about the news that an earthquake struck Ya'an ________ the media.
3.They ________(befriend) the young girl and provided her with food and shelter.
4.The students can ________(discourage) if the exam is too difficult.
5.Tom will be in charge during my ________(absent).