第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节 单项填空(共15小题, 每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、 B、C、 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. As we all know, _____ life is a big stage, on which _____things of all kinds can take place.
A.不填；不填 B. the；不填 C. the； the D.不填；the
22. In my point of view, the question is not _____ the world is going to have a new economic crisis, but when.
A. that B. how C. what D. whether
23. —Please ______ your disgraceful conduct during the ball!
—I’m sorry. I was totally out of my mind.
A. break up B. set off C. account for D. dress up
24. ______ two exams to worry about, I have to work really hard this weekend.
A. With B. Besides C. As for D. Because of
25. The bill would ______ workers twelve weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies.
A. permit B. supply C. admit D. provide
