二、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从每小题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
--What is the matter with you?
--I caught cold and had to stay in bed.
A. a; / B. a; the C . a; a D. the; the
The man deniedany thing at the supermarket when he was questioned by the police.
| A．to have stolen | B．having been stealing | C．having stolen | D．to steal |
“Do you thinkI should attend the lecture?” she asked me.
| A．that | B．whether | C．if | D．when |
Some womena good salary in a job instead of staying home, but they decided not to work for the sake of the family.
| A．could have made | B．should have made | C．would make | D．must make |
We agreed to acceptthey thought was the best tourist guide.
| A．whatever | B．whomever | C．whichever | D．whoever |
The work has the status of a classic among the composer’s admirers.
| A．required | B．acquired | C．inquired | D．inspired |