第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 单选填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)
从A、B、C、D、四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
例:It is generally considered unwise to give a child ________be or she wants.
A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever
21. We have various summer camps for your holidays. You can choose ________ based on your own interests.
A. either B. each C. one D. it
22. ________ good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Fujian dished.
A. Far from B. Apart from C. Instead of D. Regardless of
23. TsinghuaUniversity, ________in 1911, is home to a great number of outstanding figures.
A. found B. founding C. founded D. to be founded
24. She has a gift for creating an atmosphere for her students ________ allows them to communicate freely with each other.
A. which B. where C. what D. who
25.—Shall I inform him of the change of the schedule right now?
—I am afraid you ________, in case he comes late for the meeting.
A. will B. must C. may D. can
26. The lack of eco-friendly habits among the public is thought to be a major________ of global climate change.
A. result B. cause C. warning D. reflection
27. The difference in thickness and weight from the earlier version makes the iPad 2 more comfortable________.
A. held B. holding C. be held D. to hold
28. I'd prefer to ________my judgement until I find all the evidence.
A. show B. express C. pass D. reserve
29. —It's nice. Never before________ such a special drink!
—I'm glad you like it.
A. I have had B. I had C. have I had D. had I
30. Nowadays, there is a ________increase in children's creativity, for they are greatly encouraged to develop their talents.
A. sharp B. slight C. natural D. modest
31. Born into a family with three brothers, David was ________to value the sense of sharing.
A. brought up B. turned down C. looked after D. held back
32. Last month, the Japanese government expressed their thanks for the aid they ________from China.
A. receive B. are receiving C. have received D. had received
33. It was April 29, 2001________Prince William and Kate Middleton walked into the palace hall of the wedding ceremony.
A. that B. when C. since D. before
34. —Pity you missed the lecture on nuclear pollution.
—I ________it, but I was busy preparing for a job interview.
A. attended B. had attended C. would attend D. would have attended
35. —My teacher says she's canceling the class play. I just can't understand.
—________. You were looking forward to it.
A. It doesn't matter B. It's very unwise of her
C. Don't worry about it D. You must be disappointed
第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后给题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Diana Velez does everything with maximum effort—and at maximum speed. That ___36___ learning a new language, completing two certificates and opening a store.
When arriving in Canada in 2008, she had one ___37___: to have what she had back home in Colombia. "I didn't want to ___38___what I do, like so many who come to a new country," she said . "I ___39___to open a store here in Canada but knew I had to ___40___ myself properly."
Diana quickly realize that making her dream of shop ownership in Canada a ___41___meant going to school to get the ___42___ education and certification." My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me ___43___ in my abilities. But I couldn't speak the language and I had to ___44___how to do things in Canada. It was like having to. ___45___ all over again," said Diana.
___46___,she found just the help she needed for her relaunch (重新开张) ___47___ continuing education at George Brown College. She began taking ___48___ for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the image Consulting Certificate in May 2009. ___49___ Diana met with the language barrier, she was always going ___50___ while at college.
By the end of October 2009, she had completed all certificate requirements. Within two years after her ___51___ in Canada, Diana at last achieved her ___52___ goal when her new store opened its doors in Toronto's SheppardCenter. She was on the fast-track to ___53___.
Looking back, Diana, a fashion(时装)designer, ___54___ her achievements to the goal she set, the education she received from the college, and ___55___ the efforts she made. Now Diana is very happy doing what she is doing.
36. A. requires B. encourages C. includes D. advises
37. A. goal B. memory C. choice D. problem
38. A. continue B. choose C. change D. lose
39. A. demanded B. decided C. agreed D. hesitated
40. A. teach B. prepare C. enjoy D. persuade
41. A. reality B. fact C. challenge D. wonder
42. A. physical B. private C. primary D. necessary
43. A. pressure B. judgement C. influence D. confidence
44. A. put away B. depend on C. learn about D. look into
45. A. advance B. start C. suffer D. work
46. A. Naturally B. Gradually C. Luckily D. Clearly
47. A. through B. for C. before D. with
48. A. notes B. responsibilities C. chances D. courses
49. A. Though B. As C. Since D. Once
50. A. around B. back C. ahead D. out
51. A. adventure B. arrival C. performance D. journey
52. A. original B. common C. another D. distant
53. A. success B. wealth C. glory D. happiness
54. A. adds B. connects C. devotes D. owes
55. A. after all B. above all C. at least D. at first