Ⅰ.语境语法填空
A(考查派生词)
I have the greatest 1．admiration (admire) for my grandfather, who still feels 2．energetic (energy) and enthusiastic about his job. He works for a nature reserve, enjoying the fun of playing with wildlife. He holds on fast to the 3．belief (believe) that a funfilled, 4．independent (independence) life equals happiness. Last Sunday, my family members gathered together in 5．celebration (celebrate) of his 70th birthday. Upon our 6．arrival (arrive) at his cottage, I asked him for 7．permission (permit) to have a close look at some wild animals. He agreed, but he himself kept me company all the way, 8．obviously (obvious) trying to make sure of my safety.
B(考查动词)
My friends and I had decided on 9．gathering (gather) at 8 for a trip to Mount Tai. I set off for the meeting place in my car the next morning. However, not 10．reminded (remind) that the road was under repair, I soon got trapped in a traffic jam. I had to phone to my friends and explain, hoping 11．to be forgiven (forgive) for being late. They joked that it was no use 12．apologizing (apologize). When we finally met, it was already 10 o'clock. To make up for the lost time, our cars began 13．to gain (gain) speed. We didn't even stop for a meal. So all of us were 14．starving (starve) when we reached the destination.
C(考查句型)
While I was seated on the sofa 15．watching (watch) TV, I heard a young couple 16．quarrelling (quarrel) loud next door. I hurried to see what was happening. Things went like this. The couple were meant 17．to spend (spend) their holidays abroad. The husband liked Italy 18．while the wife preferred France. It was obvious 19．that they were both very stubborn and neither wanted to give in. While I was willing to help, I found it difficult to persuade them to change their minds. So the quarrel went on.
