1.______prize for the winner of the competition is ______two-week holiday in Paris.A. The ; / B. A ; / C. A ; the D. The ; a2. Mother often tells us never to put off ___ we can do today till tomorrow. A. where B. when C. what D. which3. More expressways in Sichuan ___ soon to promote the local economy. A.are being built B.will be built C.have been built D.had been built..4.He hung up the phone ,______with a smile on his face. A satisfying B satisfied C.. to be satisfied D.having satisfied5.—I like this dress better than that one.— ____, but it costs almost twice____. A.So do I; as much B.Neither do I; as many C. So I am; so much D. Neither am I; so many6.You won’t find paper cutting difficult ___you keep practicing it.A. even if B. as long as C .as if D. ever since7. —Could you please buy me an MP5 as well as a digital camera, Dad?—You can choose___, not both, my dear. A. each B. any C. none D. either8. The construction of the gym caused much noise, it difficult for people nearby to sleep. A.made B.to make C.making D.having made9. —Will you go to Tom’s 18th birthday party?—If you go, ___________.A.nor do I B.nor I do C.so will I D.so I will10. I like riding fast .it’s very exciting .Oh , You do it like that , or it may have an accident . A mustn’t B need’t C. may not D.will not 11. Not until midnight _______ the camp site.because of the heavy rain A they reached B did they reach C. reached they D.they didn’t reach 12. The secret of her success may the fact that she knows when to study and when to play.A. lie in B. result in C. take in D. fill in13. —What would you do if it ______ tomorrow ? —We have to carry it on , since ...