Ⅰ. 单句语法填空
1. Margaret proved herself to be (be) a good mother.
2. As usual, the generous gentleman gave a lot of new books to the school.
3. The new programme enables old people to study (study) at college.
4. Children tend to react (react) against their parents by going against their wishes.
5. I have really acquired a taste for olives.
6. To give a definition of a word is more different than to give an illustration of its use.
7. You will be at an advantage if you have thought about the interview questions in advance.
8. In order to get familiar with the new neighbour, I decided to call at his house.
9. On Sundays my brother prefers staying (stay) at home doing his homework to going out to play with other children.
10. Putting ourselves in their shoes is of great significance when we have conflicts with friends.
