1.The mother was determined to devote all she had _ her son out of trouble. A. to help B.helped C.helping D.to helping2.The result is not very important to us，but if we do win，then so much_A、the best B、best C、better D、the better3It is by no means clear_president can do to end the strike.A、how B、which C、that D、what.4 .The party will be held in the garden,weather _A permitting B to permit C permitted D permit5_ rapid progress has he made that we all admire him. A.Very B.So C.Such D.Too 6. The officials soon realized that, _, things would get worse.A. unless dealt with it properly B. if not properly dealing with itC. unless properly dealt with D. if dealt not properly with7_importantdecisionmoreonemotionthanonreason,oryouwillregretitsoonerorlater. A.BasedB.Basing C base D. to base 8. This restaurant wasnt _that other restaurant we went to.A. half as good as B. as half good as C. as good as half C. good as half as 9.That evening, _I will tell you more about later, I ended up working very late.A. that B. which C. what D. when10. We _to paint the whole house but finished only the front part that day.A. set about B. set up C. set out D . set down11. Sarah made _to the airport just in time to catch her plane this morning .A. herself B. this C. that D. it12. Being able to afford _drink would be _comfort in those tough time.A. the;the B.a;a C.A; D. / ; a13. A number of high buildings have arisen _there was nothing a year ago but ruins. A. when B. where C. before D. until14. The Information Age, a time of discoveries and great changes, _a lot of surprises.A. bring about B. brings about C. brings up D. bring up15. I will not forget the time,_when I lived with my grandparentsA. which B. that C. one16. If you easily _to difficulties, you will never succeed. You should try your best.A. give up B. give away C. give in D. give out17. The students disagree _themselves about where they should go to have a picnic. Now they are arguing with each other.A. with B. on C. to D. among18. Chengdu is a city _you hate to say goodbye once you have visited it .A. in which B.at which C.to which D. with which 19. I can not give you an answer right now. I would like _more time to consider my decision.A. still B. fairly C. quite D. a lot20. _, and the problem will be worked out.A. If you have a bit more effort B.Having a little effortC. A bit more effort D. There being a little effort 21. The new research centre will be set up _was a wasteland 20 years ago.A . in what B. where C. in which D. there 22. He missed _gold in the high jump, but will get _second chance in the long jump.A. the;the B. ;a C. the ;a D. a; /23. Tony lent me the money,_that I would do so much for him.A. hoping B. to hope C. hoped D. having hoped24. Next to biology, I like physics _A. better B. best C. the better D. very well25.The difficulty which we had _with the local people has now been removed.A. communication B. to communicate C. communicated D. communicating26. I feel very tired . Im planning to have a holiday at the seaside when I _my work.A. will finish B. had finished C. have finished D. finished 27. A year is divided into four seasons, as we all know,_the first is spring.A. which B. of which C. of them D. when28. It is estimated that there were more than ten thousand people _part in the celebration.A. took B. to take C. taking D. take 29. As _businessman, he is _success, but he is not rich in terms of happiness.A. a;/ B. /;a C. a;a D. /;/30. I think it is his ability to reason_helps him find out the truth finally. A. that B. What C. how D. as 31. _yourself up from where you fell.A. pick B. give C. Put D. Bring32. Air travel has many advantages _rail travel, it can save much time and be more comfortable.A. to B. over C. of D. than33. This pair of shoes looks better than that one and it costs almost twice_A. as much B. as many C. so much D. so many34. Mark didnt win the award_I cant believe it ! I though for sure he would win.A. in case B. above all C. after all D. in turn 35. You wont find the book intereting until you _the first fifty pages.A. will cover B . are covering C. will be covering D. have covered 36. A well-written composition _good choice of words and clear organization among other things. A. calls on B. calls for C. calls up D. calls in 37. Can those _at the back of the classroom hear me ?A. seat B. sit C. seated D. sat38. Do you have any problems if you _this job?-Well, I am thinking about the salary.A. offer B. will offer C. are offered D. will be of