第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 语法和词汇知识（共30小题；每小题1分，满分30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。
1. If we sit near____ front of the bus , we’ll have______ better view.
A. /, the B. /, a C. the, a D. the, the
2. The prize will go to the writer______ story shows the most imagination.
A. that B. which C. whose D. what
3. Scientists are convinced______ the positive effect of laughter______ physical and mental health.
A. of ; at B. by ; in C. of ; on D. on ; at
4. Tom asked the candy makers (糖果制造商) if they could make the chocolate easier____ into small pieces.
A. break B. breaking C . broken D. to break
5. The living room is clean and tidy, with a dining table already_____ for a meal to be cooked.
A. laid B. laying C. to lay D. being laid
6. It is illegal for a public official (政府官员) to ask people for gifts or money_____ favors(恩惠，帮助) to them.
A. in place of B. in agreement with C. in exchange for D. in spite of
7. It sounds like something is wrong with the car’s engine. ______ , we’d better take it to the garage immediately.
A. Otherwise B. If not C. If possible D. If so
