1.As is known to all, India attained independence in 1947, after long struggle.
A./;a B.the;a
C.an;/ D.an;the
答案 A 句意:众所周知,印度在经过一段长期的斗争之后,在1947年获得独立。此处independence是不可数名词,且非特指,前面不加冠词;第二空意为“一段长期的斗争”, struggle为可数名词,故答案为A。
2.The thoroughly teacher, who has just retired from teaching, is said to a lot of hardships during those unforgettable ten years.
A.experiencing;experience
B.experienced;experience
C.experienced;have experienced
D.experiencing;experiencing
答案 C 句意:这位经验丰富的老师,他刚刚从教学岗位上退休,据说他在那令人难忘的十年里经历了很多苦难。根据句意可知,第一空是“有经验的老师”;时间状语是过去的一段时间,所以第二空用动词不定式的完成时态。