第一部分语言知识运用
第一节 单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
21. China wants _____ greater say in the decision-making of the International
Monetary Fund, and tougher regulations on _____ financial system in wealthy countries to prevent future problems.
| A．a; the | B．the; 不填 | C．the; the | D．a; 不填 |
The other day, my friend John drove his car down the street at ________ I thought was a dangerous speed, ________ surprised everyone in the car.
| A．which; that |
| B．which; what |
| C．what; which |
| D．that; which |
For the Indonesians, red ________ the colour of sugar because of the plant that it comes from and white looks like rice.
| A．resembles |
| B．analyzes |
| C．registers |
| D．substitutes |
________ skill, Jim is believed to be one of the best and most talented basketball players in the country.
| A．In salute to |
| B．On behalf of |
| C．In terms of |
| D．In honour of |
As you know, I have just returned from my holidays in Athens, where I _____ for a fortnight.
| A．stayed |
| B．had stayed |
| C．would stay |
| D．was staying |
In ancient Egypt, green represented hope and spring, ________ is the time of year ________ things in nature start to grow after a long winter.
| A．when; which |
| B．what; when |
| C．which; when |
| D．which; that |