Part I Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)

Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.

1. It is said that he has been to Europe __ times before.

A. two B. second C. twice D. twosome

2. The old man was so __ that he couldn't remember his own name any more .

A .confused B .amused C .abused D .bewildered

3. The police had difficulty in _ out who was responsible for the crime .

A .finding B .investigating C .discovering D .seeking

4. I can't understand why she should be so __ about such a small matter as this one?

A .sensitive B .considerate C .tender D touchy

5. We were all deeply moved by his __ speech at the meeting yesterday evening..

A passionate B powerful C persistent D persuasive

6．The teacher gave us a few examples to make his point _ clear..

A more clearly B most clearly C much clearer D much clearly

7．He looked around but saw _ of them anywhere near him..

A no one B none of them C either of them D neither of them

8．The manager took it for granted that everyone would do their job ___.

A properly B carefully C perfectly D accurately 9．I don't think you should have done it without first consulting me ___.
A beforehandB afterwardsC meanwhileD currently 10．The young man was so excited that he could hardly himself from jumping up and down.. A restrainB containC retainD maintain 11．It is reported that a great number of people were killed or injured in the accident___.. A approximatelyB approximatelyC relativelyD relatively 12．He did not realize what he had done until it was too late to take it back___.. A againB backC awayD off 13．He didn't finish his work on time because he spent too much time with his friends outside instead of studying at home .. A playingB talkingC walkingD running 14．I'm afraid I can't help you with this problem , but my friend John might be able___ .. A helpingB helpC helpedD to help 15 ．The professor made an important discovery which will have great influence _ our life in future .. A overB ontoC uponD into