1. Something special happened ______ Larry ______ the first day of school. A. from; in B. to; on C. from; on D. to; in 2. Are ______ sick taken good care of in this hospital Yes. They take good care of everybody here, especially ______ old. A. a; an B. a; the C. the; the D. the; an 3. My most ______ moment was trying to introduce a person whose name I couldn’t remember. Every time this kind of thing happens, I feel ______. A. embarrassing; embarrassing B. embarrassing; embarrassed C. embarrassed; embarrassed D. embarrassed; embarrassing 4. I didn’t know the truth of the matter ______ Mary told me. A. till B. because C. if D. after 5. We were shocked at the ______ that Jack, an honest man, was a criminal. A. hoax B. discovery C. goal D. suggestion 6. Do you think her explanation for being absent is ______ No. I think she’s making an excuse. A. boring B. exciting C. believable D. valuable 7. I can’t find my watch anywhereit has completely______. A. rung B. flashed C. shut D. disappeared 8. Liu Dingning is a wonderful student. She has ______ won first place in arts twice. A. already B. yet C. even D. either 9. Becky ______ out of the door before I could stop her. A. will rush B. had rushed C. has rushed D. was rushing 10. Scott’s aunt was about to turn off his mobile phone ______ it rang. A. unless B. though C. when D. since 11. Jeff must have got up late because he hasn’t ______ for breakfast. A. grown up B. stayed up C. waken up D. shown up 12. Tom, you didn’t go to the costume party yesterday ______. I went to my piano lesson. A. Yes, I did B. No, I didn’t C. Yes, I had D. No, I hadn’t 13. Usually Monday is ______ day of the week. Everyone has much to do. A. busiest B. busier C. the busier D. the busiest 14. Be quiet, Sally, and don’t keep ______ such silly questions. A. asking B. to ask C. praising D. to praise 15. My mother drove me to school because of the rain. ______. I had to ride my bike and got wet. A. It’s a pity B. I’m sorry to hear that C. You’re lucky D. Have a good time 第二节 完形填空 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填人相应空白处的最佳答案。
There is very important thing in our life. However, I had never realized it until I received a beautiful gold watch from my father when I was 19 years old. This 16 always tells me the importance of time in my life. It was a cold rainy day. My father asked me to go to the 17 to pick up my uncle and take him home. I should have arrived there 18 430 pm. We had a basketball match at school that afternoon 19 the match was too exciting.When the match was nearly over, I suddenly remembered my uncle and 20 to the airport. It was too late. He had left the airport and taken a taxi to our house. I was very worried that my father would be 21 with me. As soon as I entered the living room, I saw my uncle in the sofa looking very tired. I dared not 22 my uncle and father. I said hello to them in a very low voice. My father didn’t say 23 . Instead, he asked me to sit next to him. “Peter, did you have a good time today” he 24 very disappointed, but his voice was still calm. I felt so sorry and answered in an even 25 voice. “Yes, Dad, but I’m really sorry about not 26 my uncle. This will 27 happen again. I promise.” My father handed me a box with a beautiful gold watch inside. It was a gift my uncle bought for him. He gave it to 28 and said, “I hope you have learned something important today, and this watch will help you remember the importance of time.” The watch has been with me for twelve years. I wear it not because of its price, but because of __29__I learned from it, it tells me to respect__30__and never be late to do what I have promised to. 16. A. watch B. clock C. bell D. time 17. A. hotel B. station C. bus stop D. airport 18. A. before B. from C. after D. to 19. A. though B. because C. and D. so 20. A. moved B. turned C. hurried D. flew 21. A. happy B. angry C. sorry D. lucky 22. A. look up B. look for C. look at D. look after 23. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. every