Ⅰ.语境语法填空
A(考查派生词)
When Tom was a senior student, he had a 1．preference (prefer) for maths. He was in 2．possession(possess) of a strange way to solve maths problems. However, his teacher made a 3．prediction (predict) that the 4．adoption (adopt) of that way would lead him to a wrong direction and advised Tom to change. Tom followed his teacher's advice 5．faithfully (faithful). He worked hard at maths, and made great progress. Years later he became a wellknown expert in the maths field.
B(考查动词)
Jack was fond of 6．carving (carve) things using wood. He was 7．aimed (aim) to become a sculptor sometime in the future. Since he 8．possessed (possess) a very good gift, he thought he could succeed by 9．attempting (attempt) to teach himself. Several years passed but Jack failed to achieve his goal. His best friend Jim suggested that he take lessons with a professional sculptor. The suggestion 10．was adopted(adopt) and it didn't take a few years before Jack became a famous sculptor.
C(考查句型)
In front of the old temple, there 11．stands (stand) a big tree. If other people had not reminded me, I would not 12．have noticed (notice) that it is an old rare tree. 13．In the shade of the tree often sit scores of tourists during the summer holiday. Obviously, the temple 14．would look (look) lonely without the existence of the tree.
