33. It^,s said that the power plant is now             large as what it was.

 A. twice as                            B. as twice

 C. twice much                         D. much twice

34. It             be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.

A. may             B. couldn^’t             C. should             D. needn^’t

35,----How did your interview with the manager go?

   ----         He seemed interested in my experience, but he didn^’t ask for references.

 A. Perfect!                                 B. I^’m not sure.

 C. That^’s  right.                             D. Couldn^’t be better.

第二节    完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a ___36_____ reason, such as your job or your studies?___37____ perhaps you’re interested in the ___38____ ,films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a ___39____ of the language.

Most people learn best using a variety of ___40____, but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people. They ___41___ an environment where you can practice under the ___42___ of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead ___43___ lives and learning a language takes __44___. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a ___45___. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes __46____.

Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too __47___,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more __48___ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any ___49___. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people ___50___ about the mistakes they make when ___51___. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes __52____ you’re much less likely to make them again.

Learning a new language is never ___53___. But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be ___54____ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ___55___ own language. Good luck!

36.A. technical            B. political          C. practical          D. physical

37. A. After               B. So              C. Though          D. Or

38.A literature             B. transport         C.agriculture        D. medicine

39.A view                B. knowledge        C. form            D. database

40.A paintings             B. regulations        C. methods        D. computers

41.A. protect              B. change           C. respect          D. provide

42.A. control              B. command         C. guidance        D. pressure

43.A. busy                B. happy            C. simple          D. normal

44.A. courage             B. time              C. energy          D. place

45.A. the