第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）
从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
1. When I came back to my hometown last week, I was greatly touched by the fact that _______ people from all walks of life are working hard for _______ new Yuyao.
A. the; / B. / ; a C. the; the D. / ; the
2. The tsunami caused by the strong earthquake in Japan in 2011 and the damage _______ did to the people are far more than imagined.
A. one B. it C. the one D. that
3. —Today’s drinks are _______ Harold!
—Agreed!
A. in B. with C. to D. on
4. The stronger the _______ for acquiring language skills is, the more quickly a language beginner will learn.
A. motivation B. occupation C. qualification D. consideration
5. OK. I’ll get _______ to the point. I’m afraid we are going to have to let you go.
A. flat B. direct C. square D. straight
