The government has taken some measures to solve the shortage of water, but it may be some time __ the situation improves.
| A．since | B．when. | C．unless. | D．before. |
5．The little kid can help himself _____ his favorite toys.
| A．to | B．in | C．for | D．On |
4．My hands are dirty. I ______ the wall the whole morning but haven’t finished yet.
| A．have painted | B．have been painting | C．am painting | D．Painted |
3．He always tells me ______ news he has got.
| A．however | B．whatever | C．whenever | D．Whichever |
2．—It is really nice of you to come and meet me at the airport.
—________.
| A．You are welcome | B．Just so so | C．It doesn’t matter | D．That’s OK |
第一部分，英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节：语法和词汇知道（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）
从A、B、C、D四处选项中，选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1．—Excuse me, ______ can you tell me the way to the train station?
—Sorry, I am a stranger here myself.
A.and B．but C．so D．Or