第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分60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。
1. As we know, success often comes after ______ failure; so don’t be so upset about _______ failure of this matter.
A. a; a B. 不填; the C. a; the D. 不填; a
2. It’s said that this kind of plant only gives off this strange perfume on ________ conditions which the scientists are trying to figure out now.
A. outstanding B. certain C. obvious D. ordinary
3. I think this software is of little use to your work. It is really a ________ of money.
A. lack B. load C. question D. waste
4. The project ______ last month but unfortunately it had to be prolonged because of the financial problem.
A. needn’t have been finished B. shouldn’t have finished
C. could have been finished D. must have finished
5. If you pay for the computer in cash, you could have a 5% discount; _______ we can deliver it to you for free.
A. in demand B. in addition C. in return D. in place
6. The task is very difficult. I wonder whether we will be able to finish it in the ________ of any other helpers.
A. appearance B. escape C. spare D. absence
7. All the people on the list must be told to attend the meeting; you must make sure that no one is _______.
A. left out B. set aside C. cut off D. kept away
8. Lucy is a very optimistic girl. ______ she is faced with difficulties, she always sees the bright side.
A. Every time B. Now that C. As soon as D. On condition that
