（2014届陕西省西安市第一中学高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试卷）
seems to be a strong competition for students to enter a key university.
| A．It | B．There | C．What | D．That |
In communication, a smile is usually _____ strong sign of a friendly and _____ open attitude.（）
| A． |
the; / |
B． |
a; an |
C． |
a; / |
D． |
the; an |
—Why didn’t you come to Simon’s party last night?
—I wanted to, but my mom simply _____ not let me out so late at night.
| A. could |
B. might |
C. would |
D. should |
Shirley, a real book lover, often brings home many books to read _____ the library.
| A. in |
B. for |
C. by |
D. from |
-Are you going to take part in the speech contest?
-_____ It's too good an opportunity to miss.
| A． |
No problem! |
| B． |
That's for sure. |
| C． |
Why me? |
| D． |
Why bother? |
It is still under discussion _____ the old bus station should be replaced with a modern hotel or not.
| A. whether |
B. when |
C. which |
D. where |