A：知识层面
Ⅰ.语境语法填空
A(考查派生词)
The presidential 1．election (elect) will take place next month, which appeals to as many as five 2．applicants (apply) for candidates. It is generally accepted that the competition is 3．apparently (apparent) more fierce than usual. There are clear 4．distinctions (distinct) among their ruling ideas. The 5．majority (major) of the voters are in favor of the Democratic candidate. There is every 6．indication (indicate) that he has more 7．thoughtful (thought) ideas about improving people's livelihood. Besides, he holds an attitude that any 8．racial (race) discrimination should be forbidden.
B(考查动词)
Ma Xianfu 9．was elected (elect) as head of township in 1987．To lead the villagers to get rich, he even had hairs 10．shaved (shave) off to show his determination. He was one of those who first 11．grasped (grasp) the country's policy of opening up to the outside world. By 12．reforming (reform) the management system, the local companies were booming. Unfortunately, an accident 13．occurred (occur), in which Ma Xianfu lost his life. That day, he 14．slipped (slip) on the icy road, and then a car ran him over. People from all sides gathered 15．to mourn (mourn) the outstanding leader. After his death, many companies began to slide, 16．hiring (hire) fewer and fewer workers. The story 17．indicates (indicate) that a good leader plays a vital role in local economic development.
C(考查句型)
Jack likes exploring the Amazon in Brazil, but he never takes chances; that's 18．why he has survived while most of his partners haven't. He prefers 19．to make(make) careful plans in advance rather than risk his life to do things that are bound to fail. Last week, Jack began another trip to the Amazon. First he arrived in 20．what is known as Manaus, a city where 21．it is believed that some places of interest are well worth a visit. Province Palace is one of them. 22．Built (build) in 1874, this building used to serve as police headquarters. Today, it is home to several different organizations. Jack felt like 23．dropping (drop) in at this building before his boat tour to the Amazon.
