A. had preserves B. preserved C. preserves D. will preserve

9. The small restaurant finally closed down, previous owner was a famous actor.

A. which B. its C. whose D. of which

10. His former teacher's letter can act as a for him in his application for the degree in physics from Oxford.

A. deadline B. plot C. reference D. conference

11. In a world where the impact of climate change is becoming more obvious, the announcement that US would from Paris Agreement is a shock to all.

A. wrap B. withdraw C. wind D. wipe

12. My brother is those big businesses will chase after as he is both creative and diligent.

A. where B. which C. whom D. what

13. When asked about his childhood, the man was found . Obviously, it is a scar he doesn't want to be touched.

A. choked up B. sprung up C. split up D. broken up

14. According to the newly-elected French president, Macron, France will reform the rigid and outdated rules that __________the development of the country in the near future.

A. limited B. had limited C. have been limiting D. will limit

15. - So you think I was lying to you yesterday?

- . That's not what I mean.

A. You are asking for it B. Don't get me wrong

C. You name it D. Don't count your chickens until they are hatched

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

　　请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

　　Before you put on a frown (皱眉)，make absolutely sure there are no smiles available.

-Jim Beggs

The last time my eighty-three-year-old mother visited, I asked how she was feeling. It's a valid question. She has, 16 , had two knee replacements, a metal rod placed in her femur, and arthritis (关节) is settling into her bones so 17 she can no longer roll the dough (生面团) to