Directions: Fill in the blanks to make the sentences coherent and grammatically correct. Use the proper form of the phrases given in the box. Each phrase can only be used once and there is one phrase more than you need.

bring … to life     be capable of       run out of       apart from adapt … from     be likely to     suffer from       on occasion

【小题1】Once a black hole has formed, it can absorb additional matter like nearby gas and dust, or __________ they can even consume entire stars and solar systems.
【小题2】Let’s explore some of the technologies from science fiction that _________ through the joint efforts of extraordinary scientists so far.
【小题3】The film is based on a 1920 stage play that __________ the Bram Stoker novel.
【小题4】The mouse of the computer sometimes works, but sometimes doesn’t. That’s probably because it __________ batteries.
【小题5】Wolves were once the most widely distributed land mammal (哺乳动物) __________ humans.
【小题6】America __________ a nationwide teacher shortage now due to stresses from pandemic and culture war.
【小题7】I feel like I have to prove myself __________ being a Manchester United player.