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）
21. In spite of ________ heavy rain, the opening ceremony of Fujian 14th sports meeting is still _______ great success.
A. a; / B. the; a C. a; the D. the; /
22．______ arrival at reception, guests should sign the visitors’ book.
A. On B. At C. In D. For
23. —Thank you for keeping me _______ of everything that’s happening.
—Don’t mention it.
A. inform B. informed C. informing D. being informed
24. One thousand dollars a month is not a fortune but would help _______ my living expenses.
A. pay B. cost C. cover D. afford
25. Bill was doing a lot of physical exercise to _______ his strength.
A. pick up B. make up C. build up D. take up
26. This design is splendid, but _______ we actually need it is a different matter.
A. that B. what C. how D. whether
27. Eventually, the President had to leave office ________ public pressure in order to ease the tension of the situation.
