1. A. however B. though C. as D. therefore 2. A. commitment B. appointment C. preference D. success 3. A. managed B. agreed C. hesitated D. decided 4. A. did B. shared C. mentioned D. missed 5. A. greet B. inspire C. introduce D. remember 6. A. kindness B. happiness C. stories D. sadness 7. A. still B. often C. never D. even 8. A. whispered B. explained C. argued D. complained 9. A. interest B. challenge C. concern D. moment 10. A. cashier B. customer C. beggar D. secretary 11. A. mark B. flag C. sign D. symbol 12. A. paying for B. picking up C. paying off D. picking out 13. A. occasionally B. usually C. probably D. hardly 14. A. unoccupied B. unnoticed C. far D. up 15. A. wisdom B. existence C. generosity D. appreciation 16. A. society B. love C. holiday D. family 17. A. encouraging B. inviting C. helping D. affecting 18. A. dropped B. bought C. found D. stole 19. A. formal B. great C. strange D. funny 20. A. nice B. new C. good D. bad 第二节 七选五 （共5小题；每小题2分，共1 0分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Habits to Be a Highly Effective Student

Some students are able to get straight A's and at the same time serve as the president of three clubs. However, some students struggle to keep their GPA (Grade-Point Average) above a 3.0. ____1____Although it's true that everyone's IQ is different, good study habits are very important. Here5re several habits you should adopt to get good grades.

___2____If you haven't had a planner (规划薄), get one. Many people use their computers and smartphones to make a schedule. The problem with that approach is that they are major distractions (分心的事物). Instead, get an old-fashioned paper and pen planner.