16. I know you will try your best in the contest — you won't let me ______.
A. in B. up
C. down D. out
17. The weather forecast says it is most ______ to rain tomorrow.
A. possibly B. probably
C. reasonably D. likely
18. He felt guilty ______ a serious error in his Chinese translation of Hamlet.
A. of B. about
C. with D. against
19. They promised to release the hostage in exchange ______ fifty thousand dollars.
A. with B. of
C. for D. between
20. This fashion magazine is intended to ______ t o white-collar women in their 20s and 30s.
A. fascinate B. attract
C. draw D. appeal
21. During the interview, I was so nervous that my mind went ______ and I didn't know how to answer the questions.
A. vacant B. empty
C. blank D. hollow
22. One of the effective ways to enlarge your vocabulary is to ______ in reading English newspapers every day.
A. persist B. insist
C. assist D. consist
23. The number of people going to the library on weekends is ______ the increase.
A. in B. above
C. beyond D. on
24. It was very ______ of you to take care of my pet dog while I was away.
A. considered B. considerate
C. considering D. considerable
25. ______ your absence; I won't listen.
A. It has no use explaining B. It has no use to explain
C. It is no use explaining D. It is no use to explain
Ⅱ. 完形填空。從A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選擇一個(gè)正確答案，并填入答題紙相應(yīng)位置。(本大題15小題，每小題1分，共15分)
Fill in each blank in the passage with the most likely answer. (15 points)
One of the best ways to encourage a child to develop learning skills is to offer him small rewards. This is the 26 held by most educationalists. They feel that 27 teachers and parents lay a burden of blame on students 28 never recognise success. As a result, students work in a climate of 29 and depression. If the situation were turned 30 and less emphasis were placed on 31, they would find themselves praised for their successes. In these circumstances students would look out 32 for a chance to shine and so get rewarded with praise. They would be much more positive and 33 about their studies. They would become more self-confident, and the 34 would be greatly improved performance.
Too many parents are 35 to the impact of their behaviour 36 their children. The fact is that many children grow up 37 little belief in their own abilities. In some cases, this could lead to hostility to learning, while in 38, it could lead to extreme shyness. This could cause problems in forming healthy, open relationships. 39, they would prefer to isolate themselves with obsessive video games. As a result, many find 40 difficult to express their emotions verbally.
26. A. method B. thought C. view D. way
27. A. mostly B. too often C. so much D. quite a lot
28. A. or B. though C. as D. but
29. A. fear B. alarm C. joy D. happiness
30. A. in B. on C. around D. back
31. A. success B. achievement C. defeat D. failure
32. A. eager B. eagerly C. uneasy D. uneasily
33. A. enthusiastic B. enthusiastically C. indifferent D. indifferently
34. A. effect B. result C. development D. solution
35. A. aware B. conscious C. blind D. deaf
36. A. about B. concerning C. in D. on
37. A. have B. had C. having D. to have
38. A. other B. others C. another D. the others
39. A. Usually B. Finally C. Unfortunately D. Consequently
40. A. it B. itself C. them D. themselves
A. in B. up
C. down D. out
17. The weather forecast says it is most ______ to rain tomorrow.
A. possibly B. probably
C. reasonably D. likely
18. He felt guilty ______ a serious error in his Chinese translation of Hamlet.
A. of B. about
C. with D. against
19. They promised to release the hostage in exchange ______ fifty thousand dollars.
A. with B. of
C. for D. between
20. This fashion magazine is intended to ______ t o white-collar women in their 20s and 30s.
A. fascinate B. attract
C. draw D. appeal
21. During the interview, I was so nervous that my mind went ______ and I didn't know how to answer the questions.
A. vacant B. empty
C. blank D. hollow
22. One of the effective ways to enlarge your vocabulary is to ______ in reading English newspapers every day.
A. persist B. insist
C. assist D. consist
23. The number of people going to the library on weekends is ______ the increase.
A. in B. above
C. beyond D. on
24. It was very ______ of you to take care of my pet dog while I was away.
A. considered B. considerate
C. considering D. considerable
25. ______ your absence; I won't listen.
A. It has no use explaining B. It has no use to explain
C. It is no use explaining D. It is no use to explain
Ⅱ. 完形填空。從A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選擇一個(gè)正確答案，并填入答題紙相應(yīng)位置。(本大題15小題，每小題1分，共15分)
Fill in each blank in the passage with the most likely answer. (15 points)
One of the best ways to encourage a child to develop learning skills is to offer him small rewards. This is the 26 held by most educationalists. They feel that 27 teachers and parents lay a burden of blame on students 28 never recognise success. As a result, students work in a climate of 29 and depression. If the situation were turned 30 and less emphasis were placed on 31, they would find themselves praised for their successes. In these circumstances students would look out 32 for a chance to shine and so get rewarded with praise. They would be much more positive and 33 about their studies. They would become more self-confident, and the 34 would be greatly improved performance.
Too many parents are 35 to the impact of their behaviour 36 their children. The fact is that many children grow up 37 little belief in their own abilities. In some cases, this could lead to hostility to learning, while in 38, it could lead to extreme shyness. This could cause problems in forming healthy, open relationships. 39, they would prefer to isolate themselves with obsessive video games. As a result, many find 40 difficult to express their emotions verbally.
26. A. method B. thought C. view D. way
27. A. mostly B. too often C. so much D. quite a lot
28. A. or B. though C. as D. but
29. A. fear B. alarm C. joy D. happiness
30. A. in B. on C. around D. back
31. A. success B. achievement C. defeat D. failure
32. A. eager B. eagerly C. uneasy D. uneasily
33. A. enthusiastic B. enthusiastically C. indifferent D. indifferently
34. A. effect B. result C. development D. solution
35. A. aware B. conscious C. blind D. deaf
36. A. about B. concerning C. in D. on
37. A. have B. had C. having D. to have
38. A. other B. others C. another D. the others
39. A. Usually B. Finally C. Unfortunately D. Consequently
40. A. it B. itself C. them D. themselves