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2012高考英语精选备考题库系列（含详解）单项选择（八） 1．I would have come to see you earlier，but I ________ too busy. A．had been B．were C．was D．would be 答案与解析：C　前半部分是虚拟语气，表明事情发生在过去，but后的语境是过去的真实情况。故选C。 2．—When does the ceremony ________？All the boys and girls are waiting for it. —Sorry，I have no idea. A．happen B．take place C．take part in D．turn up 答案与解析：B　take place 指有计划，有安排的发生；happen 指偶然的发生；take part in 参加；turn up 出现，露面。 3．Dont ring me up between 3 and 4.I ________ an important talk with the boss then. A．have had B．have C．would have D．will be having 答案与解析：D　由then及between 3 and 4 知此处用将来进行时，表示“在三点至四点之间我将正与老板进行一次重要交谈。” 4．When we worked in the same office，we ________ often have coffee together. A．would B．should C．could D．ought to 答案与解析：A　句意：在同一个办公室工作时，我们经常一起喝咖啡。would与often连用，表示过去的习惯行为。 5．The gentleman will be devoted to Lily forever，________ she treats him badly. A．even though B．however C．nevertheless D．as though 答案与解析：A　句意：这位先生将永远忠诚于莉莉，即使她对他不好。根据句意可知这是一个even though引导的让步状语从句。however意为“无论多么……；然而”；nevertheless“然而；不过”，是副词；as though“好像”。 6．If you dont ________ at least one of the conditions，you cant become a member of our club. A．please B．satisfy C．interest D．mention 答案与解析：B　satisfy“满足(要求、需要等)”；please“取悦；使满意”；interest“使感兴趣”；mention“提及”。根据题意知B项正确。 7．—Who ________ it be that hasnt handed in his composition? —It ________ be Robinson.He ________ it in yesterday. A．can; will; should hand B．can; must; should have handed C．may; may; cant have handed D．will; can; could have handed 答案与解析：B　can表主观猜测，常用于疑问句和否定句；must表推测，用于肯定句；should have done表示本应该做某事而实际未做。根据题意知B项正确。 8．Plenty of public funding of basic science would ________ considerable benefits for the countrys health，wealth and security. A．lead to B．result from C．lie in D．settle down 答案与解析：A　题意：为基础科学提供大量的资金将会使该国的卫生、经济和安全受益匪浅。lead to“导致；通向”符合题意。 9．Mary said she was looking forward as much to his return as he himself to ________ her. A．have seen B．saw C．seeing