(2013·山东日照二模)The teacher praised me for ________ progress I'd made, which was ________ great encouragement to me.
A．the; / B．the; a
C．/; a D．/; /
(2013·安徽省级示范高中名校二模)As ________ birthplace of Huaxia civilization, Xi'an is ________ city with a long history and abundant cultural relics.
A．the; a B．a; a
C．/; a D．the; /
(2013·江西六校二模)University is ________ most worthwhile time of discovery and learning, and it is also ________ very enjoyable and valuable experience for every one of us.
A．a; a B．the; /
C．/; a D．a; the
(2013·临沂二模)The patient's family has expressed their ________ to the press in letters for the money raised.
A．purpose B．apologies
C．gratitude D．sympathy
(2013·烟台高三二模)It was a difficult job for him.He had tried everything but it made little ________.
A．use B．good
C．difference D．result
(2013·陕西宝鸡二模)In his absence, I would like to thank all concerned on my brother's ________.
A．behalf B．part
C．business D．interest
