11．--- Do you have any idea why the bus – drivers are on strike?
--- As far as I know, they are_____________a pay rise.

7．He visited the Effel Tower, which_____________to 1889, during his stay in France last summer.

5．Chang Xiufeng, known as China’s “Van Gogh Granny”, uses her tools to vividly_______old memories and bright gold autumn scene.
---That’s OK, but don’t forget next time.

27．—Do you know when Phil's coming?
—He ______ 4: 00．

39. A huge forest fire ______ after the lightning struck, but luckily no one died or got hurt.

37. No one has come up with a better explanation of why dinosaurs ______.

35．This picture was taken a long time ago. I wonder if you can ______my cousin.

第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21．Today CCTV offers a _______of programmes to satisfy different needs and _______.
A．many; interests B．number; habits C．variety; tastes   D．deal; likes

16. People _____ hobbies which offer enjoyment, knowledge and relaxation.

31. The chair looks rather hard，but in fact it is very comfortable to________.