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. Thousands of years ago, the chair was ______ symbol of dignity rather than an article of ______ ordinary use.
A. a ; the B. the ; / C. the ; an D. a ; /
22. The shocking news made me realize terrible problems we would face.
A. what B. how C. that D. why
23. The rare fish, ______ from the cooking pot, has been returned to the sea.
A. to be saved B. saving C. saved D. having saved
24. Will you drop in at my house this afternoon if ______?
A. you are convenient B. you will be convenient
C. it is convenient of you D. it is convenient to you
25. More highways have been built in China, _____ it much easier for people to travel from one place to another.
A. making B. made C. to make D. having made
26. --Do you know the 3G mobile phone will come into the market soon?
--Really? It is said to be superior ____any other model. I can’t wait to buy ____.
A. than; one B. to ; one C. to ; it D. than; it
27. Which sport has the most expense _________training equipment, players’ personal equipment and uniform?
