1 . Hard times are to be at_____ end in time, so believe in yourself and be happy.

2 . In face of ________ failure, it is the most important to keep up ________ good state of mind.

A．/ ; a

B．a ; /

C．the ; /

D．/ ; the

3 . In 1860, a better plan was put forward by __________ Englishman, William Low.

4 . My friend Mike is __________honest boy. You can believe him.

A．a

B．an

C．不填

D．the

5 . After finishing her homework, Sherry played ______ piano for half an hour.

A．不填

B．an

C．a

D．the

6 . We hope to join hands together and look forward to ________ brighter future.

A．不填

B．the

C．an

D．a

7 . It’s not only        great responsibility but        great honor for a city to be chosen to host the Olympic Games.

A．/; a

B．/; /

C．the; the

D．a; a

8 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.       每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I’m terrible sorry to make you disappointing for not having finished my homework on time. In fact, I had something else to do, that made me have no time for my homework.

My father was badly injured in a accident yesterday. Hearing the news, I hurried the hospital after school. I had a busy night, but I didn't do my homework. As what you know, I am an ordinary student in class and eager to improve your English. I find I have great difficulty concentrate on my study. Would you please give me some suggestions? Besides, I wish you could give me more chances to practise my English in class.

I’m looking forward to hear from you early.

9 . I wanted to catch ________early train, but couldn’t get ________ ride to the station.

A．an, the

B．/, the

C．an, /

D．the, a

10 . —How about _______ Christmas evening party?
—I should say it was _______ success.

A．a;a

B．the;a

C．a;不填

D．the;不填