第一節單項填空(共15小題;每小題1分，滿分15分)

從A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child ________ he or she want.

A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever

答案是B。

21. As the story _________, the truth about the strange figure is slowly discovered.

A. begins B. happens C. ends D. develops

22. Surprisingly, Susan’s beautiful hair reached below her knees and made________ almost an overcoat for her.

A. them B. her C. itself D. herself

23. — Oh, you sounded just like a native.

— _________, I still have trouble expressing myself.

A. Well, not quite B. I don’t care

C. Yes, you’re right D. I’m glad you like it

24. To be great, you must be smart, confident, and, _________, honest.

A. therefore B. above all C. however D. after

25. Sometimes proper answers are not far to seek_________ food safety problem.

A. in B. to C. on D. after

26. — What do you think of store shopping in the future?

—Personally, I think it will exist along with home shopping but ________.

A. will never replace B. would never replace

C. will never be replaced D. would never be replaced

27. The factory and 65 percent of the raw materials, the rest of which ________ saved for other purposes.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

28. whatever is left over may be put into the refrigerator, ________ it will keep for two or three weeks.

A. when B. which C. where D. while

29. —You can have a pet dog, but suppose you get bored with it in a few days? ________?

— We won’t, we promise!

A. Then what B. All right C. How come D. So what

30. Tom asked the candy makers if they could make the chocolate easier ________ into small pieces.

A. break B. breaking C. broken D. to break

31. ________, I managed to get through the game and the pain was worth it in the end.

A. Hopefully B. Normally C. Thankfully D. Conveniently

32. —I didn’t ask for the name list. Why _________on my desk?

—I put it there just now in case you needed it.

A. does it land B. has it landed

C. will it land D. had it landed

33. His writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out ________it is he is trying to express.

A. that B. how C. who D. what

34. If you ________faults but you still want the bicycle, ask the shop assistant to reduce the price.

A. come across B. care about C. look for D. focus upon

35. —We got here Tuesday afternoon.

—________Why didn’t you call us earlier?

A. Good luck! B. You did?

C. It’s no surprise. D. You are welcome

第二節完形填空(共20小題;每小題1. 5分，滿分30分)

閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

When I began planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and cultural differences, Ignoring these ___36___, I got there in July 2010. ___37___ I arrived, I realized the importance of getting a job ___38___ my living experience.Determined to do this___39___I spent several weeks going door-to-door for a job, but found ___40___ response(回應).

One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask ___41___ there were my job opportunities(機會)，The people there advised me not to continue my job search in that ___42___. As I was about to ___43___, a man who had been listening approached me and asked me to wait outside ___44___. Nearly ten minutes later, he ___45___. He asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay ___46___. Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to ___47___ a job.

I was a little surprised, but had a ___48___ feeling about him. Along the way, I realized that I had ___49___ resumes(簡歷). Seeing this, the man ___50___ at his business partner’s office to make me fifteen ___51___ copies. He also gave me some ___52___ on dressing and speaking. I handed out my resumes and went home feeling very ___53___. The following day I received a___54___from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.

It seems that the world always ___55___ to you when you need it. And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.

36. A. doubts B. concerns C. instructions D. reasons

37. A. Even if B. Every time C. Now that D. Soon after

38. A. of B. at C. for D. with

39. A. on my own B. on my way C. by any chance D. by the day

40. A. any B. much C. some D. little

41. A. why B. wherever C. whether D. whenever

42. A. director B. attitude C. language D. manner

43. A. answer B. work C. leave D. refuse

44. A. for ever B. at any time C. as usual D. for a while

45. A. returned B. hesitated C. passed D. regretted

46. A. silent B. busy C. positive D. comfortable

47. A. pick out B. search for C. take on D. give up

48. A. dull B. good C. guilty D. general

49. A. made use of B. taken care of C. run out of D. become tired of

50. A. stopped B. knocked C. glanced D. appeared

51. A. right B. more C. former D. different

52. A. pressures B. agreements C. impressions D. suggestions

53. A. lonely B. funny C. disappointed D. satisfied

54. A. call B. tip C. present D. report

55. A. turns off B. goes over C. gives back D. looks up