It is very hot in Chongqing this summer. ________air－conditioners have been sold since the temperature is high.
| A．Large quantities of | B．A large quantity |
| C．A great deal of | D．A great many of |
25. By t
aking the scientific development of his day one step ___, Jules Verne ____ the foundation of modern science fiction.
| A．farther; layed | B．further; laied | C．farther; lied | D．further; laid |
24. There are many black clouds in the sky. She isn’t _________ to come here.
| A．likely | B．like | C．possible | D．Maybe |
23. ---When can I come for the photo? I need them tomorrow afternoon.
---They ________ be ready by 12:00.
| A．may | B．should | C．can | D．Ought |
22. Practice makes ________.
| A．interesting | B．smooth | C．successful | D．Perfect |
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的正确答案。
（每题1分，共15分）
21. His efforts ended in _____. That’s to say, he is _____________as a nurse.
A. a failure; a failure B. a failure; failure C. failure; a failure D. failure; failure