.Part I Choose the best answer to complete each blank. Please write down your answer in the answer sheet. (1)1 Dont worry. Either my colleague or I _ coming to help you.A. isB. areC. amD. will2 Economics _ an important study in modern society since the economics of any projects _ paid much attention to.A. are; areB. are; isC. is; isD. is; are3 A pair of pliers _ missing from my tool box, but my scissors _ still in the box.A. are; areB. is; areC. is; isD. are; is4 All means _ been tried to improve the students knowledge of the western culture. For instance, a series of lectures _ been held on campus.A. have; hasB. have; haveC. has; hasD. has; have5 The mansions in which the flat _ situated _ a comparatively small one.A. was; wereB. was; wasC. were; wasD. were; were6 That group of soldiers _ a top-notch fighting unit and _ the best ratings of individual performance.A. are; hasB. are; haveC. is; hasD. is; have7 Ham and eggs _ a good breakfast.A. isB. areC. wasD. were8 Neither the Kansas coach nor the players _ confident of victory at that time, but they turned out to be the winner.A. wasB. has beenC. wereD. have been9 Only 25 per cent of the capital _ American owned.A. isB. areC. wasD. were10 She is the only one of these women who _ bridge well.A. playsB. playC. playedD. have played11 The middle ages _ of feudal _.A. was a time; rivalriesB. was a time; rivalryC. were times; rivalryD. were times; rivalries12 He felt _ for her _ over the past several years.A. sympathy; sufferingB. sympathies; sufferingsC. sympathy; sufferingsD. sympathies; suffering13 He was not _ to admit his mistakes in public.A. man enoughB. enough manC. a man enoughD. enough a man14 That guy was _ than I thought.A. as much of a foolB. enough of a foolC. fool enoughD. less of a fool15 He was not driving _ car but someone _.A. Charless; elsesB. Charles; elsesC. Charles; elsesD. Charles; else16 This shop sells _ clothing only.A. womensB. womenC. womanD. womans17 Why is there _ traffic on the streets on Monday than on Friday?A. fewB. littleC. lessD. fewer18 _ candidates are girls.A. Half aB. Half theC. The halfD. Their half19 _ evenings he did enjoy himself immensely.A. The first fewB. The few firstC. The first someD. Some the first20 She wanted _ stamps, but there arent _ in the store.A. some; /B. some; anyC. any; someD. any; any21 He loves traveling to _ mountains, but hate _ sea.A. /; theB. /; /C. the; theD. the; /22 He expected his orders to be carried on _.A. the spotB. a spotC. spotD. spots23 The new musical comedy took _ the public.A. fancies ofB. the fancy ofC. a fancy ofD. fancy of24 You must immediately consult a doctor _ illness.A. in case ofB. in case thatC. in the case ofD. in a case of25 Thank you; you have done me _.A. many kindnessB. kindnessC. a little kindnessD. many kindnesses26 Im getting tired. Its time we _ home.A. goB. will goC. wentD. had went27 I _ to ask if I could borrow your ladder.A. will wantB. wantedC. has wantedD. had wanted28 How long ago _ the shoes you are wearing?A. did you buyB. have you boughtC. did you keepD. have you kept29 I _ something burning. I think it _ from the kitchen.A. smell; is comingB. smell; comesC. am smelling; is comingD. am smelling; comes30 I _ to the radio when you rang the bell, and thats why I didnt hear you.A. was listeningB. listenedC. had listenedD. am listening31 I suppose you know what this word _.A. meansB. is meaningC. was meaningD. has meant32 Look, her eyes are red. She _ again.A. criedB. has been cryingC. has criedD. was crying33 I met George before he _ the news, so I told him what had happened.A. heardB. has heardC. hearsD. had heard34 -We _ that you would plaster the walls this week!-Im sorry! Ive been too busy.A. expectB. have been expectingC. expectedD. had expected35 The weather forecast yesterday said that many areas _ rain, but we certainly didnt have any here.A. will haveB. were going to haveC. shall haveD. were having36 The foreign ministers _ on May 14th to discuss the proposals for easing the crisis but the war broke out.A. were to have metB. were to meetC. were meetingD. were going to meet37 Far _ it from me to spoil the fun.A. isB. beC. to beD. were38 _ I to do it, I should rely on you.A. WasB. Should