( )1. Hong Kong has a lot of advantages, including free flow of ____information, a fair competitive environment and ______efficient local government.
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( )2. I don’t know who invented ______ telephone, but it’s really ______most wonderful invention.
A. the; a B. 不填; the C. a; the D. 不填; a
( )3. We can never expect ______bluer sky unless we create ______less polluted world.
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( )4. This area experienced ______heaviest rainfall in ______month of May.
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( )5. Some people fear that _______air pollution may bring about changes in _______weather around the world.
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( )6. What _______pity that you couldn't be there to receive _______prize!
A. a; a B. the; a C. a; the D. the; the
( )7. Washing machines made by China have won ______worldwide attention and Haier has become ______popular name.
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( )8. The biggest whale is ______blue whale, which grows to be about 29 meters long—the height of ______9-story building.
A. the; the B. a; a C. a; the D. the; a
( )9. It’s not ______ good idea to drive for four hours without ______ break.
A. a; a B. the; a C. the; the D. a; the
( )10. In many places in China, ______bicycle is still ______popular means of transportation.
A. a; the B./;a C. the; a D. the; the
( )11. —I am so sorry to have come late for the meeting.
—It is not your fault. With ______ rush-hour traffic and ______ heavy rain, it is no wonder you were late.
A. a; a B. the; the C./;/ D./;a
( )12. Have you heard ______ news? The price of ______ petrol is going up again
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( )13. I ate ______ sandwich while I was waiting for ______ 20:08 train.
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( )14. My neighbor asked me to go for ______ walk, but I don’t think I’ve got ______ energy.
A. a;/ B. the; the C./;the D. a; the
( )15. —Could you tell me the way to______ Johnsons, please?
—Sorry, we don't have______ Johnson here in the village.
A. the; the B. the ;a C./;the D. the;/
( )16. I wanted to catch ______ early train, but couldn't get ______ ride to the station.
A. an; the B./;the C. an;/ D. the; a
( )17. Christmas is______ special holiday when______ whole family are supposed to get together.
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( )18. I looked under _________ bed and found _________ book I lost last week.
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( )19. —How about______ Christmas evening party?
—I should say it was ______success.
A. a; a B. the; a C. a;/ D. the;/
( )20. I like _________ color of your skirt. It is _________ good match for your blouse.
A. a; the B. a; a C. the; a D. the; the