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PartI Vocabulary and Structure（15％）Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1. The news quickly spread through the village _______ the war had ended.A. which B. what C. that D. where2. We hurried to the station _______ find ourselves three hours earlier for the train.A. only to B. in order to C. so as to D. such as to?3. I meant ________ you, but I’m afraid I forgot.A. ringing B. being ringing C. to ringing D. to ring4. We live in a time ________, more than ever before in history, people are moving.A. what B. when C. which D. where5. Is there any possibility of getting the price _______ further?A. reduced B. reduce C. reducing D. be reduced6. _______ you feel too ill to go out, I would rather not stay at home tonight.A. Because B Although C. Unless D. If7. Because of many mistakes, she was made ________ these letters again.A. type B. to typing C. typed D. to type8. It is hot and dry; the flowers need ________.A. being watered B. be watered C. to water D. to be watered9. He began by showing us where the country was and went on ________ us about its climate.A. telling B. to tell C. to telling D. to be told10. Our failure ________ ourselves to modern life often causes us trouble in our work.A. to adopt B. to apply C. to adapt D. to act11. Once ________ of the necessity of a move, he worked hard to find a new home.A. convinced B. be convinced C. convincing D. having convinced12. So many representatives ________ , the conference had to be put off.A. were absent B. to be absent C. being absent D. had been absent13. In no case ________ the students from exploring new ideas.A. we should prevent B. we could prevent?C. should we prevent D. shouldn’t prevent14. I don’t think it advisable that Tom ________ to the job since he has no experience.A. be assign