第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
21. Sigma Tel Inc.____ , world’s largest maker of controller chips for MP3 players, is set to establish ____ new R & D centre in Hong Kong and open two sales offices on China’s mainland.
A. the; a B. the; the C. a; the D. a; a
22. —He is a very hard-working student.
— ____I know, he often burns the midnight oil.
A. As far as B. As well as
C. As long as D. As soon as
23. He said he would______ me to Professor Mcrae as his postgraduate student.
A. comment B. suggest
C. command D. recommend
24. The main cause of HIV / AIDS infection in China is drug abuse, _____is very
