第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21．To this end, an all-round, balanced and effective reform of the international system is thus _______ must to prevent __________ future repeat．
A．the; the B．a; the C．a; a D．the; a
As oil is running out on the earth, we are in need of searching for other _____ energy resources.
| A．alternative | B．abundant |
| C．creative | D．automatic |
– I feel so nervous about the results of the midterm exam.
– ________.
| A．I really envy you | B．Take it easy |
| C．You got it | D．I couldn’t agree more |
Considering that Chinese will greatly promote tourism, no country wants to ________ applications from Chinese tourists.
| A．turn up | B．turn over |
| C．turn off | D．turn down |
________ its 30 years of history, the Spring Festival Gala(春晚) has gradually lost its appeal, particularly among younger viewers.
| A．In spite of | B．According to |
| C．Because of | D．As a result of |
I have an appointment ________ Professor Li, but I need to change it.
| A．from | B．in | C．with | D．to |