2 . —What was the party like?
—Wonderful. It’s been years _______ I enjoyed myself that much.

A．after

B．before

C．when

D．since

3 . Peter was so excited _________ he received an invitation from his friend __________Chongqing.

A．that; to visit	B．when; to visit
C．that; visiting	D．when; visiting

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The giant panda     1     (love) by people throughout the world. Chinese scientists     2     (recent) had a chance to study a wild female panda with a newborn baby. She was a very     3    (care) mother. For 25days, she never left her baby, not even to find something     4     (eat)! She would not let any other pandas come near. She licked the baby constantly to keep it clean. Any smell might attract natural     5    (enemy) that would try to eat the little comforting panda. The mother held the baby in her front paws much the way a human does.     6     it cried, she rocked it back and forth and gave it little comforting pats. The mother continued to care for the young panda     7     more than two years. By that time, the panda no longer needed     8    (it) mother for food. However, it stayed with her and learned about the ways of the forest. Then, after two and a half years, the mother     9     (drive) the young panda away. It was time for her to have a new baby,     10     it was also time for the young panda to be independent.

5 . Someone called me up in the middle of the night, but he hung up ________I could answer the phone.

A．unless

B．until

C．before

D．since

6 . ---- I am going to Hainan for my holiday.
---- OK. Have fun ________ you can. The hard times are approaching.

A．until

B．before

C．unless

D．while

7 . He flashed me a quick smile but rapidly swallowed it___________ he saw my expression.

A．when.

B．unless.

C．if

D．until

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Last October I left the UK behind and joined Gillotts School on their rugby and hockey tour in sunny Italy. It was my first time away on a sports tour and I could not have enjoyed it     1     (much)! Five days of sports, between training and matches with Italian players, but also plenty     2    time for sightseeing and free moments to enjoy an ice cream in the sun.

    3     our flight had landed in Milan, we got on our coach and drove for a couple of hours towards our home for the week, the Hotel San Zeno, a     4     (comfort), family-run accommodation, with a splendid view of Lake Garda. Starting the day with a self-led training, enjoying a boat tour on the lake, wandering along the streets of Sirmione for a few hours and heading off     5     (play) a sport — these are just a few     6     (example) of the kind of adventures you could be having!

The girls and boys on this tour seemed to enjoy    7     (they) thoroughly, especially after winning ALL of their games! I found myself     8     (cheer) them on like a proud aunt and celebrating afterwards with food, drink and social time, hosted by rugby clubs after matches. On the last day we headed back to     9     airport, but not before stopping in Milan! We     10     (pay) a visit to the San Siro museum and enjoyed a stadium tour before moving on to Milan city centre for an afternoon of shopping.

9 . Many people feel nervous _______ they attend a concert, so I recommend _______ the hall early to have enough time _______ yourself comfortable.

A．at the first time, arriving, to make	B．the first time, to arrive, making
C．for the first time, reaching, making	D．the first time, getting to, to make

10 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A grape seed that falls into the soil of Xinjiang is very fortunate, as Xinjiang is     1     (well) suited for growing grapes than anywhere else. Here, a grape seed can grow to its full potential.     2     its high altitudes(海拔), long periods of dry weather and abundant sunshine, Xinjiang produces fruits with extremely high sugar content. Every fall, a large number of grapes are shipped from Xinjiang to other parts of China,     3     the rest are made into raisins for easy storage.

In the vineyards of Moyu, thanks to the hot and dry climate that results from being surrounded by the desert, huge quantities of large and     4     (juice) grapes with very thin skins are produced. These grapes bring wealth as well as their delicious     5     (sweet) to the locals.

In mid-September,     6     their Seedless White grapes ripen, local farmers are busy picking grapes    7     (transport) to other parts of the country. Bunches of glowing white grapes     8     (hang) on the vines, waiting to be picked. If you pick one and put    9     in your mouth, you will surely never forget the wonderful taste produced by the     10     (burn) sun and the desert wind of southern Xinjiang.