Part Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices,marked A),B),C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 41.He was a man of fine character in all points ____ he was rather timid.
A)except forB)except thatC)but forD)but
42.You really deserved the award because you performed much better ____ was expected.
A)asB)likeC)thanD)more than
43.The ancient Egyptian pyramids are great tourist ____ tempting millions of visitors per year.
A)appointmentB)arrangementC)attentionD)attraction
44.Her mood ____ from optimism to extreme depression.
A)alteredB)transmittedC)transferredD)varied
45.I really appreciate ____ to help me,but I think I will be able to manage by myself.
A)that you offerB)your offering
C)you to offerD)that you offered
46.A plane was reported in the newspaper ____ in broad daynight yesterday.
A)being hijackedB)to be hijacked
C)having being hijackedD)to have been hijacke
47.The government officials ____ the various factors leading to the present economic crisis.
A)went afterB)went forC)went intoD)went on
48.Telephone communication with all outpost has ____.
A)broken downB)broken offC)broken outD)broken up
49.On ____ for room,I again met with ominous word “Full up”.
A)acquiringB)inquiringC)requestingD)requiring
50.____continue his studies,James quitted school and started working.
A)Wishing notB)To wish not toC)Not wishing toD)Not wishing