牛津英语高一上期中试卷.doc

21. To tell you the truth, as a businessman, I’m _______failure, but on the other hand, I’m _______ comfort to my dearest mother who has been ill in bed for years. A. a; a B. the; the C. a;/ D. /; a 22. It is what you do to the disabled not what you say to them that _______, which you should always keep in mind. A. counts B. affects C. deserves D. assumes 23. His sister wasn’t ____and dropped out of school early. That’s why she can’t get a good job now. A. enthusiastic B. scientific C. academic D. energetic 24. The 21th Century is _______ a newspaper; it is also a helpful textbook to the Chinese students who want to improve their English. A. rather than B. more than C. less than D. other than 25. The hotel was nice ; the weather was cool; the beaches were beautiful. But, ______, to be frank, I didn’t enjoy the vacation at all. A. anyway B. somehow C. mostly D. besides 26. Saying sorry wont_____ the damage of breaking the vase. You should be careful next time. A. mix up B. turn up C. set up D. make up 27. Dear, youd better cut your hair short. Your father won’t ________ long hair. A. approve of his son wore B. approve his son to wear C. approve of his son to wear D. approve of his son wearing 28. --- I can’t find my raincoat. I hung it behind the door. --- I saw Peter going away with _____, but I’m not sure whether it’s yours. A. one B. that C. it D. some 29. Bob, who do you think the president will have _______ into the case? A. to look B. looking C. looked D. look 30. The old man, for _______ life was once very difficult, is the man in charge of a big company. A. whose B. which C. that D. whom 31. ______ teaching is often viewed as a tough and demanding job, we are fond of it and consider it rewarding and worthy. A. Because B. Due to C. While D. Now that 32. The parents never believe that their daughter di