Part Ⅰ  Vocabulary and Structure

Directions: There are 30 incomplete statements in this part. You are required to complete each one by choosing the most appropriate word or expression from the four choices marked A, B, C and D, then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.

1、 Mary made sharp comments on John's opinion, but she didn't mean ______ him.

    A. hurting          B. to hurt             C. hurt               D. to be hurt

2、 As ……此处隐藏45947个字…… des people with an opportunity to know more about western culture. In today's globalized world, being familiar with the culture of one's own country is far from enough for his personal development. Secondly, the celebration of foreign festivals stimulates our economy for it enables businessmen to sell more goods than they would. Last but not least, instead of posing a challenge to traditional Chinese festivals, the import of western festivals can help people better perceive the value embodied in China's traditional culture.

    All in all, western festivals shouldn't be regarded as something to be averted. Instead, it's high time that they were put into perspective.