从所给的四个选项中选择最佳答案

______ were also invited to the party．

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A．Mr. Smith　　　B．The Smith　　　C．The Smiths　　　D．Smiths

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空 ，并将答案填写在答题纸上。

When I was a ten-year-old girl, I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class! Just imagine how __1__(terrible) shy I was the moment I thought of that with so many eyes fixed upon me. I had no other __2__(choose), though. First I was to draft the speech and that was just a piece of cake for me, because I was a good writer — something to pride myself in. But the hard part __3__(lie) in my oral presentation; to read from __4__ paper was not allowed; I had to give the speech __5__ my memory and in front of such a big audience ! A real trial began when I stood on the platform with my legs __6__(tremble) and my mind blank. How much time had passed by, I didn’t know. My listeners were still waiting, patiently and without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found __7__ back，giving out my speech with difficulty. Finally I finished. After __8__ seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding. I made it! From then on, my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually with my confidence building __9__， I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way to success is our fear; overcome it，__10__ we will be able to achieve our goals.

1.________   2._________    3.___________  4._________  5._________

6.________   7._________    8.___________  9._________  10._________

第二节：语法结构（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）      

阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填在答题卷标号为31~40的相应位置上。

When I was growing up, I do not recall hearing the words “I love you” from my father. When your father never says ___31___ to you when you are a child, it gets tougher and tougher for him ___32___ (say) those words as he gets ___33___ (old). To tell the truth, I could not honestly remember ___34___ I had last said those words to him either. I decided to set my ego (自我) aside and make the first move. ___35___ some hesitation, in our next phone conversation I blurted out (突然说出) the words, “Dad … I love you!”

There was a silence at the ___36___ end and he ___37___ (awkward) replied, “Well, same back at you!”

I laughed and said, “Dad, I know you love me, and when you are ready, I know you ___38___ (say) what you want to say.”

A few weeks later, Dad concluded our phone conversation ___39___ the words, “Paul, I love you.” I was at work during this conversation and the tears were rolling down my cheeks ___40___ I finally “heard” the love. As we both sat there in tears we realized that this special moment had taken our father-son relationship to a new level.

根据横线上的首字母提示或括号内的汉语提示完成句子。每空一词，请将答案写在答题卡上的规定位置。

1.In communication, a smile is usually a strong sign of a friendly and open a______________.

2.Do you have enough to c________ all your daily expenses?

3.We were a________________ to hear that she passed the test without much difficulty.

4.The scenery in Switzerland, which is beyond d____________(描述), is attractive to the tourists from the whole world.

5.This July, a group of teaching ___________(志愿者) from Tsinghua University visited the school and launched the public service program entitled “The One Class” there.

6.Read the _________________(说明) carefully before you take the pills.

7.Peking duck is usually s__________ with steamed pancakes, which is used to wrap the meat and

slices of cucumber and shallots;

8.The number of foreign students studying in China has been ___________(增长) year by year.

9.Pandas are e____________ animals. There aren’t many of them left.

10.Manatees’ favorite ________________(栖息地) is the water under the trees in mangrove swamps.

11.Did you know that tea was invented by a________________?

12.Your views on education are _________  （相似的）to mine.

13.In Paris, it’s usually c_______________ to take the underground train to most places.

14.Take a deep breath and hold it in your chest. It can ___________(有效) control your anxiety.

15.If you pay some attention, you could easily point out some improper b_________ happening around: young men refusing to give seats to the old on buses; shoppers jamming into queue instead of waiting in line; rude riders neglecting red lights, etc.

第二节语法填空（共10题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡上标号为31—40的相应位置。
Money really can’t buy happiness. According to a new survey, lawyers and __31_____ well-paid white-collar workers are more likely to suffer depression. A national survey of more than 7500 professionals has found that almost one __32_____ ten reported moderate (中度) to severe depressive symptoms. The legal profession had the worst result, _33_______ almost 16 percent reporting symptoms of clinical depression (临床抑郁症). Next __34_____(be) accountants and insurance underwriters, both on 10 percent. People in IT services, architecture and engineering also had depression rates above the average.
The survey __35_____ (conduct) by Beyondblue, an organization devoted to fighting depression, also showed that __36_____ under 30 who had the __37_____ (high) rates of depression were the most likely to “self-medicate” with drugs and alcohol. Beyondblue deputy chief executive and _38_________ (psychology), Dr. Nicole Highet, said the survey was first to reveal the extent of the problem. “We often associate depression with the most socially disadvantaged and people under financial pressure, __39_____ here’s a whole different group.” Dr. Highet said, She said while it was difficult to know exactly __40________ made some groups more prone to depression, it was likely to be driven by work pressures.