front and said, 'Do you see the sea birds struggling for food over there? When the waves come near, little birds can rise 18 while "awkward" seagulls will take more time to complete the process. However, have you noticed birds that finally fly 19 the endless ocean are none other than the "awkward" seagulls?'" The speech 20 many mothers present to tears, including his mother.

1. A. considerate B. careless C. stupid D. clever

2. A. what if B. how come C. how about D. what for

3. A. lose B. have C. win D. beat

4. A. Shouting B. Glaring C. Staring D. Pointing

5. A. which B. why C. when D. how

6. A. raised B. met C. answered D. solved

7. A. intelligence B. right C. knowledge D. strength

8. A. Therefore B. Instead C. Thus D. However

9. A. enthusiastic B. curious C. crazy D. clear

10. A. if B. before C. unless D. when

11. A. cruel B. important C. disappointed D. necessary

12. A. attended B. started C. finished D. entered

13. A. direct B. take C. bring D. push

14. A. homework B. belongings C. health D. rankings

15. A. in B. about C. with D. on

16. A. teach B. deliver C. address D. face

17. A. floor B. road C. bank D. beach

18. A. quickly B. suddenly C. slowly D. sharply

19. A. into B. through C. across D. throughout

20. A. made B. moved C. impressed D. inspired

第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）

　　阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Most people at present are so busy with their lives that they do not have time 1 (enjoy) a healthy and balanced diet. For most individuals, as 2 result of eating foods rich in fat and sugar for several years, they choose to go on a diet but fail at the end. Be sure