1.John could not remember the exact date,but it was________Sunday because everybody was at________lunch.
A./;the B./;a
C./;a D.the;/
解析: 考查冠词。第一空指星期的名词前用a表示不确定的某个星期;第二空中at lunch为习惯搭配,意为“在吃午饭”,故选B。
答案: B
2.He sent me an email,________to get some further information for his research.
A.hoped B.hoping
C.to hope D.hope
解析: 考查非谓语动词。hoping to get...作伴随状语,相当于which hoped。若选A项则须加连词and。
答案: B