专升本英语-词汇
(总分175, 做题时间90分钟)
单项选择题

1. 
My chest ______ when I make a deep breath, doctor.
  • A. harms
  • B. wounds
  • C. hurts
  • D. injuries


A  B  C  D  
2. 
Mary finally ______ Bruce as her life-long companion.
  • A. received
  • B. accepted
  • C. made
  • D. honoured


A  B  C  D  
3. 
It was foolish of him to ______ his notes during that important test, and as a result, he got punished.
  • A. stick to
  • B. refer to
  • C. keep to
  • D. point to


A  B  C  D  
4. 
The accident is reported to have occurred ______ the first Sunday in February.
  • A. at
  • B. on
  • C. in
  • D. to


A  B  C  D  
5. 
The study you have been making ______ the ancient Chinese characters is an instructive job.
  • A. to
  • B. for
  • C. of
  • D. from


A  B  C  D  
6. 
The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took ______ pictures of them.
  • A. many of
  • B. masses of
  • C. the number of
  • D. a large amount of


A  B  C  D  
7. 
"I don't think it's my ______ that the TV blew up. I just turned it on, that's all. " said the boy.
  • A. error
  • B. mistake
  • C. fault
  • D. duty


A  B  C  D  
8. 
I can't go to the New Year's concert, ______ 100 dollars is just too much for me to spend in one evening.
  • A. in other words
  • B. that is
  • C. in particular
  • D. I mean


A  B  C  D  
9. 
The manager has got a good business ______ so the company is doing well.
  • A. idea
  • B. sense
  • C. thought
  • D. thinking


A  B  C  D  
10. 
If you want to see a doctor, you will fix a date with him ahead of time. That is a common ______ in the US
  • A.A. sense
  • B. practice
  • C. rule
  • D. point


A  B  C  D  
11. 
— Would you like to come to the dinner party here on Saturday?
   — Thank you. I'd love to, ______ I'll be out of town at the weekend.
  • A. because
  • B. and
  • C. so
  • D. but


A  B  C  D  
12. 
In some western countries, demand for graduates from MBA courses has ______.
  • A. turned down
  • B. turned over
  • C. fallen down
  • D. fallen over


A  B  C  D  
13. 
As a result of the heavy snow, the highway has been closed up until further ______.
  • A. news
  • B. information
  • C. notice
  • D. message


A  B  C  D  
14. 
She is always ready to help people in trouble because she think it a ______.
  • A. decision
  • B. chance
  • C. pride
  • D. pleasure


A  B  C  D  
15. 
A man is being questioned in relation to the ______ murder last night.
  • A. advised
  • B. attended
  • C. attempted
  • D. admitted


A  B  C  D  
16. 
The idea of fighting a noise ______ making more noises sounds strange, but that's ______ what we are doing now.
  • A. with; just
  • B. through; very
  • C. by; exactly
  • D. for; indeed


A  B  C  D  
17. 
After swimming in the sea, they came out of water and lay on the ______ for a rest.
  • A. bank
  • B. coast
  • C. seaside
  • D. beach


A  B  C  D  
18. 
People try to avoid public transportation delays by using their own cars, and this ______ creates more problems.
  • A. after all
  • B. once again
  • C. in case
  • D. in turn


A  B  C  D  
19. 
If you are feeling so tired, perhaps a little sleep would ______.
  • A. act
  • B. help
  • C. serve
  • D. last


A  B  C  D  
20. 
I don't like this pair of gloves. Will you show me ______.
  • A. another
  • B. the others
  • C. some others
  • D. other ones


A  B  C  D  
21. 
Some people like drinking coffee, for it has ______ effects.
  • A. promoting
  • B. stimulating
  • C. enhancing
  • D. encouraging


A  B  C  D  
22. 
Let Harry play with our toys as well, Clare, you must learn to ______.
  • A. support
  • B. care
  • C. spare
  • D. share


A  B  C  D  
23. 
Her talent and experience ______ her to the respect of her colleagues.
  • A. permitted
  • B. qualified
  • C. deserved
  • D. entitled


A  B  C  D  
24. 
— Some people believe that robots will take over the world one day.
   — What if that is the ______?
  • A. thing
  • B. result
  • C. case
  • D. end


A  B  C  D  
25. 
The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism ______ the wildlife in the are
  • a.A. inB. onC. atD. with


A  B  C  D  
26. 
Don't put the chair too close to the stove. Dry wood ______ fire easily, you know.
  • A. lights
  • B. burns
  • C. makes
  • D. catches


A  B  C  D  
27. 
Luckily, the bullet narrowly missed the captain ______ an inch.
  • A. by
  • B. at
  • C. to
  • D. from


A  B  C  D  
28. 
It was a pity that the great writer died ______ his works unfinished.
  • A. for
  • B. with
  • C. form
  • D. of


A  B  C  D  
29. 
— Mummy, can I put the peaches in the cupboard?
   — No, dear. They don't ______ well. Put them in the fridge instead.
  • A. keep
  • B. fit
  • C. get
  • D. last


A  B  C  D  
30. 
Once a decision has been made, all of us should ______ it.
  • A. direct to
  • B. stick to
  • C. lead to
  • D. refer to


A  B  C  D  
31. 
We thought of selling this old furniture, but we've decide to ______ it. It might be valuable.
  • A. hold on to
  • B. keep up with
  • C. turn to
  • D. look after


A  B  C  D  
32. 
Happy birthday, Alice! So you have ______ twenty-one already!
  • A. become
  • B. turned
  • C. grown
  • D. passed


A  B  C  D  
33. 
These two areas are similar ______ they both have a high rainfall during this season.
  • A. to that
  • B. beside that
  • C. in that
  • D. except that


A  B  C  D  
34. 
The three sisters decided to hold a family party to ______ their parents' silver wedding.
  • A. celebrate
  • B. memorize
  • C. congratulate
  • D. welcome


A  B  C  D  
35. 
He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he was ______ from the outside world.
  • A. cut out
  • B. cut off
  • C. cut up
  • D. cut through


A  B  C  D  
36. 
He got to the station early, ______ missing his train.
  • A. in case of
  • B. instead of
  • C. for fear of
  • D. in search of


A  B  C  D  
37. 
If anybody calls, tell them I 'm out, and ask them to ______ their name and address.
  • A. pass
  • B. write
  • C. take
  • D. leave


A  B  C  D  
38. 
The teacher wrote an example on the blackboard to ______ the point.
  • A. illustrate
  • B. suggest
  • C. express
  • D. recognize


A  B  C  D  
39. 
After the trainer was sure that the whale could look after itself, he ______ it into the se
  • a.A. transportedB. unloadedC. releasedD. handled


A  B  C  D  
40. 
The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather ______ the helpless of the crew at se
  • a.A. added toB. resulted fromC. turned outD. made up


A  B  C  D  
41. 
— ______ David and Vicky ______ married.
   — For about three years.
  • A. How long were; being
  • B. How long have; got
  • C. How long have; been
  • D. How long did; get


A  B  C  D  
42. 
______, most teenagers now listen to rock music. However, John prefers classical music.
  • A. In a word
  • B. In general
  • C. In particular
  • D. In total


A  B  C  D  
43. 
—When shall we start?
   — Let's ______ it 8:30. Is that all right?
  • A. set
  • B. meet
  • C. make
  • D. take


A  B  C  D  
44. 
After scientists did some research ______ the health of workers, the government tried to find some way to meet their demand.
  • A. into
  • B. off
  • C. about
  • D. for


A  B  C  D  
45. 
It is widely accept that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to ______.
  • A. rewards
  • B. prizes
  • C. awards
  • D. results


A  B  C  D  
46. 
Have a good rest, you need to ______ your energy for the tennis match this afternoon.
  • A. leave
  • B. save
  • C. hold
  • D. get


A  B  C  D  
47. 
You should have been more patient ______ that customer; I'm sure that selling him the watch was a possibility.
  • A. of
  • B. with
  • C. for
  • D. at


A  B  C  D  
48. 
They see you as something of a worrier, ______ problems which don't exist and crossing bridges long before you come to them.
  • A. settling
  • B. discovering
  • C. seeing
  • D. designing


A  B  C  D  
49. 
He accidently ______ he had quarreled with his wife and that he hadn't been home for a couple of weeks.
  • A. let out
  • B. took care
  • C. made sure
  • D. made out


A  B  C  D  
50. 
On hearing the news of the accident in the coal mine, she ______ pale.
  • A. got
  • B. changed
  • C. went
  • D. appeared


A  B  C  D  
51. 
It was not a serious illness, and she soon ______ it.
  • A. got over
  • B. got on with
  • C. got around
  • D. got out of


A  B  C  D  
52. 
I'm planning to hold a party in the open air, but I can make no guarantees because it ______ the weather.
  • A. links with
  • B. depends on
  • C. connects to
  • D. decides on


A  B  C  D  
53. 
Words ______ me when I wanted to express my thanks to him for having saved my son from the burning house.
  • A. failed
  • B. left
  • C. discouraged
  • D. disappointed


A  B  C  D  
54. 
The lion is considered the king of the forest as it is a(n) ______ of courage and power.
  • A. example
  • B. sign
  • C. mark
  • D. symbol


A  B  C  D  
55. 
They were hunting for a person ______ him ______ a stepping stone.
  • A. like; as
  • B. like; like
  • C. as; like
  • D. as; as


A  B  C  D  
56. 
— Will $200 ______?
   — I'm afraid not. We need at least 50 more dollars.
  • A. count
  • B. satisfy
  • C. fit
  • D. do


A  B  C  D  
57. 
Marie Curie took little notice ______ the honours that were given to her in her later years.
  • A. of
  • B. on
  • C. about
  • D. chance


A  B  C  D  
58. 
— Do you like coffee or milk?
   — Both. But I prefer coffee ______ milk.
  • A. to
  • B. for
  • C. with
  • D. from


A  B  C  D  
59. 
We volunteered to collect money to help the ______ of the earthquake.
  • A. victims
  • B. folks
  • C. fellows
  • D. villagers


A  B  C  D  
60. 
Astronomers and scientists think that a black hole is a region of space ______ which matter has fallen and ______ which nothing can escape.
  • A. into; from
  • B. towards; towards
  • C. out of; from
  • D. through; through


A  B  C  D  
61. 
______ a fire, hotel guests are asked to remain Calm.
  • A. As a result of
  • B. In the event of
  • C. By reason of
  • D. In the time of


A  B  C  D  
62. 
The idea puzzled me so much that i stopped for a few seconds to try to ______.
  • A. make it out
  • B. make it off
  • C. make it up
  • D. make it over


A  B  C  D  
63. 
If you had ______ your test paper carefully before handing it in, you would have made fewer mistakes.
  • A. looked up
  • B. thought about
  • C. gone over
  • D. gone round


A  B  C  D  
64. 
Don't all stand up at one time! ______, please.
  • A. Each at one time
  • B. One by one time
  • C. One at a time
  • D. One for each time


A  B  C  D  
65. 
— This is my new dog. His name is Wisdom.
   — That's interesting. Why ______ did you give him such a name?
  • A. in the earth
  • B. in world
  • C. on earth
  • D. on the world


A  B  C  D  
66. 
I listened to Dr. Wilson's lecture about the protection of wild animals, but I was unable to grasp its key ______.
  • A. words
  • B. notes
  • C. dots
  • D. points


A  B  C  D  
67. 
We held a football match ______ Class 1 and Class 5 last semester.
  • A. with
  • B. among
  • C. between
  • D. by


A  B  C  D  
68. 
It seems difficult to ______ "hurt" from "injure" in meaning.
  • A. judge
  • B. tell
  • C. divide
  • D. separate


A  B  C  D  
69. 
Go and join in the party. ______ it to me to do the washing-up.
  • A. Get
  • B. Remind
  • C. Leave
  • D. Send


A  B  C  D  
70. 
Nick is looking for another job because he feels nothing he does ______ his boss.
  • A. serves
  • B. satisfies
  • C. promises
  • D. supports


A  B  C  D  
71. 
The collapse of the World Trade Centre has put US economy in a difficult ______.
  • A. occasion
  • B. case
  • C. situation
  • D. background


A  B  C  D  
72. 
Jason has been preparing carefully for his English examination so that he could be sure of passing it at his first ______.
  • A. purpose
  • B. desire
  • C. attempt
  • D. intention


A  B  C  D  
73. 
Although the working mother is very busy, she still ______ a lot of time to her children.
  • A. devotes
  • B. spends
  • C. offers
  • D. provides


A  B  C  D  
74. 
— ______ for the glass!
   — It's OK. I'm wearing shoes.
  • A. Look out
  • B. Walk out
  • C. Go out
  • D. Set out


A  B  C  D  
75. 
The police came and they soon got the situation well ______.
  • A. by hand
  • B. in hand
  • C. on hand
  • D. with hand


A  B  C  D  
76. 
I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's ______.
  • A. reach
  • B. hand
  • C. hold
  • D. place


A  B  C  D  
77. 
In dealing with public relations, we should make every effort to prevent the ______ in personality.
  • A. contact
  • B. contrast
  • C. connection
  • D. conflict


A  B  C  D  
78. 
The English play ______ my students acted at the New Year's party was a great success.
  • A. for which
  • B. at which
  • C. in which
  • D. on which


A  B  C  D  
79. 
Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may ______ run over by a car.
  • A. have
  • B. get
  • C. become
  • D. turn


A  B  C  D  
80. 
It is the prevention of disease ______ its successful treatment that has led to the rapid increase of the world's population.
  • A. rather than
  • B. including
  • C. but also
  • D. less than


A  B  C  D  
81. 
The evening news comes on at seven o'clock and ______ only thirty minutes.
  • A. keeps
  • B. continues
  • C. finishes
  • D. lasts


A  B  C  D  
82. 
In my opinion, what he told us just now about the affair simply doesn't make any ______.
  • A. meaning
  • B. idea
  • C. sense
  • D. point


A  B  C  D  
83. 
— Could you mail these letters for me please?
   — ______ letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you again.
  • A. What
  • B. Some
  • C. More
  • D. Different


A  B  C  D  
84. 
I feel that one of my main duties ______ a teacher is to help the students to become better learners.
  • A. for
  • B. by
  • C. as
  • D. with


A  B  C  D  
85. 
The changes in the city will cost quite a lot, ______ they will save us money in the long run.
  • A. or
  • B. since
  • C. for
  • D. but


A  B  C  D  
86. 
— Smoking is bad for your health.
   — Yes, I know. But I simply can't ______.
  • A. give it up
  • B. give it in
  • C. give it out
  • D. give it away


A  B  C  D  
87. 
— Henry has been teaching English in Beijing University for many years.
   — It's no ______ he can speak Chinese so well and idiomatically.
  • A. matter
  • B. doubt
  • C. problem
  • D. wonder


A  B  C  D  
88. 
— It's a good ide
  • a. But who's going to ______ the plan.
       — I think Tom and Grey will.A. set asideB. carry outC. take inD. get through


A  B  C  D  
89. 
— You are so lucky.
   — What do you mean ______ that?
  • A. for
  • B. in
  • C. of
  • D. by


A  B  C  D  
90. 
— Brad was Jane's brother!
   —______ he reminded me so much of Jane!
  • A. No doubt
  • B. Above all
  • C. No wonder
  • D. Of course


A  B  C  D  
91. 
Can you make a sentence to ______ the meaning of the phrase?
  • A. show off
  • B. turn out
  • C. bring out
  • D. take in


A  B  C  D  
92. 
We're going to ______ with some friends for a picnic. Would you like to join us?
  • A. get in
  • B. get over
  • C. get along
  • D. get together


A  B  C  D  
93. 
Jane is always ready to help people in need because she thinks it a ______.
  • A. business
  • B. reward
  • C. pleasure
  • D. favour


A  B  C  D  
94. 
The newly-painted white tower looks magnificent ______ the blue sky.
  • A. in
  • B. over
  • C. above
  • D. against


A  B  C  D  
95. 
Before the war broke out, many people ______ in safe places possessions they could not take with them.
  • A. threw away
  • B. put away
  • C. gave away
  • D. carried away


A  B  C  D  
96. 
I'm sorry it's ______ my power to make a final decision on the project.
  • A. over
  • B. above
  • C. off
  • D. beyond


A  B  C  D  
97. 
To keep healthy, Professor Johnson ______ cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.
  • A. took up
  • B. caught on
  • C. carried out
  • D. made for


A  B  C  D  
98. 
I wrote him a letter to show my ______ of his thoughtfulness.
  • A. achievement
  • B. agreement
  • C. attention
  • D. appreciation


A  B  C  D  
99. 
Among the films being nominated(提名) ______ directed by Zhang Yimou.
  • A. is a popular film
  • B. is as popular
  • C. a popular film
  • D. one is popular


A  B  C  D  
100. 
Her son, to whom she was ______, went abroad ten years ago.
  • A. loved
  • B. cared
  • C. devoted
  • D. affected


A  B  C  D  
101. 
When I open the door, a parcel on the floor ______ my eye.
  • A. met
  • B. caught
  • C. drew
  • D. attracted


A  B  C  D  
102. 
Would you slow down a bit, please? I can't ______ you.
  • A. keep up with
  • B. put up with
  • C. make up to
  • D. hold on to


A  B  C  D  
103. 
It is so nice to hear from her. ______, we last met more than thirty years ago.
  • A. What's more
  • B. That is to say
  • C. In other words
  • D. Believe it or not


A  B  C  D  
104. 
Joe Jones, the eldest of the eight children, had to ______ out of high school at the age of 16 to help his father on the farm.
  • A. leave
  • B. drop
  • C. fall
  • D. go


A  B  C  D  
105. 
Perhaps we need to clear away these books to make ______ for our new students.
  • A. place
  • B. area
  • C. space
  • D. room


A  B  C  D  
106. 
You can take anything from the shelf and read, but please ______ the books when you've finished with them.
  • A. put on
  • B. put down
  • C. put back
  • D. put off


A  B  C  D  
107. 
— Why haven't you bought any butter?
   — I ______ to but I forgot about it.
  • A. liked
  • B. wished
  • C. meant
  • D. expected


A  B  C  D  
108. 
— Do you think I should get a good guidebook?
   — Yes, of course. ______, you also need a good camera and comfortable shoes.
  • A. What's more
  • B. In other words
  • C. By the way
  • D. All in all


A  B  C  D  
109. 
I'd like to buy a house — modern, comfortable, and ______ in a quiet neighborhood.
  • A. in all
  • B. above all
  • C. after all
  • D. at all


A  B  C  D  
110. 
It's ten years since the scientist ______ on his life's work of discovering the valuable chemical.
  • A. made for
  • B. set out
  • C. took off
  • D. turned up


A  B  C  D  
111. 
The trees in that thick forest are so close together that there is hardly any room to move ______ them.
  • A. between
  • B. in
  • C. among
  • D. across


A  B  C  D  
112. 
I saw Bob play the piano at John's party and on that ______ he was simply brilliant.
  • A. scene
  • B. circumstance
  • C. occasion
  • D. situation


A  B  C  D  
113. 
It is certain that he will ______ his business to his son when he gets old.
  • A. take over
  • B. think over
  • C. hand over
  • D. go over


A  B  C  D  
114. 
I went to bed very late that night, ______, early the next morning.
  • A. at least
  • B. in a word
  • C. or rather
  • D. at most


A  B  C  D  
115. 
— I'm sorry I stepped outside for a smoke. I was very tired.
   — There is no ______ for this while you are on duty.
  • A. reason
  • B. excuse
  • C. cause
  • D. explanation


A  B  C  D  
116. 
Some trees are cut down each year and ______ are left to grow even taller.
  • A. the rest
  • B. a rest
  • C. rest of them
  • D. a rest of them


A  B  C  D  
117. 
______ so much electrical equipment, wood and paper in one place, there is a danger of fire.
  • A. For
  • B. In
  • C. with
  • D. By


A  B  C  D  
118. 
One of the advantages of living on the top floor of a high-rise is that you can get a good ______.
  • A. sight
  • B. scene
  • C. view
  • D. look


A  B  C  D  
119. 
Few people can listen to their favourite music without moving their body, ______ a certain part of their body.
  • A. in other words
  • B. for example
  • C. or rather
  • D. more or less


A  B  C  D  
120. 
If you're driving to the airport, can you give me a ______?
  • A. hand
  • B. seat
  • C. drive
  • D. lift


A  B  C  D  
121. 
The final examination is coming up soon. It's time for us to ______ our studies.
  • A. get down to
  • B. get out
  • C. get back for
  • D. get over


A  B  C  D  
122. 
We wanted to get home before dark, but it didn't quite ______ as planned.
  • A. make out
  • B. turn out
  • C. go on
  • D. come up


A  B  C  D  
123. 
Read the poem more slowly, with a slight ______ at the end of each line.
  • A. pause
  • B. stop
  • C. rest
  • D. space


A  B  C  D  
124. 
— It is very cold today.
   — Yes. Surprisingly cold ______ May.
  • A. in
  • B. at
  • C. for
  • D. during


A  B  C  D  
125. 
Chinese arts have won the ______ of a lot of people outside Chin
  • a.A. enjoymentB. appreciationC. entertainmentD. reputation


A  B  C  D  
126. 
It was not an easy decision for her to make as it would affect her future study in college and her future job ______.
  • A. though
  • B. as well
  • C. either
  • D. at the same time


A  B  C  D  
127. 
News reports say peace talks between the two countries have ______ with no agreement reached.
  • A. broken down
  • B. broken out
  • C. broken in
  • D. broken up


A  B  C  D  
128. 
In order to change attitudes ______ employing women, the government is bringing in new laws.
  • A. about
  • B. of
  • C. towards
  • D. on


A  B  C  D  
129. 
They had a pleasant chat ______ a cup of coffee.
  • A. for
  • B. with
  • C. during
  • D. over


A  B  C  D  
130. 
It isn't so much whether he works hard; the question is whether he works ______.
  • A. above all
  • B. in all
  • C. at all
  • D. after all


A  B  C  D  
131. 
— Excuse me, may I ask you some questions?
   — Sorry, I'm too busy and haven't even a minute to ______.
  • A. spend
  • B. spare
  • C. share
  • D. stop


A  B  C  D  
132. 
Don't leave matches or cigarettes on the table within ______ of little children.
  • A. hand
  • B. reach
  • C. space
  • D. distance


A  B  C  D  
133. 
We didn't plan our art exhibition like that but it ______ very well.
  • A. worked out
  • B. tried out
  • C. went on
  • D. carried on


A  B  C  D  
134. 
—How about eight o'clock outside the cinema?
   — That ______ me fine.
  • A. fits
  • B. meets
  • C. satisfies
  • D. suits


A  B  C  D  
135. 
It can't be a(n) ______ that four jewelry stores were robbed in one night.
  • A. coincidence
  • B. accident
  • C. incident
  • D. chance


A  B  C  D  
136. 
I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some ______.
  • A. at last
  • B. in case
  • C. once again
  • D. in time


A  B  C  D  
137. 
His mother had thought it would be good for his character to ______ from home and earn some money on his own.
  • A. run away
  • B. take away
  • C. keep away
  • D. get away


A  B  C  D  
138. 
The taxi driver often reminds passengers to ______ their belongings when they leave the car.
  • A. keep
  • B. catch
  • C. hold
  • D. take


A  B  C  D  
139. 
Helen always helps her mother even though going to school ______ most of her day.
  • A. takes up
  • B. makes up
  • C. saves up
  • D. puts up


A  B  C  D  
140. 
— Your ______, please!
   — Why don't you ring and ask Mr. King inside the hall? It was he who asked me to come to the party.
  • A. food
  • B. money
  • C. invitation
  • D. suggestion


A  B  C  D  
141. 
The environmentalists said wild goats'______ on the vast grasslands was a good indication of the better environment.
  • A. escape
  • B. absence
  • C. attendance
  • D. appearance


A  B  C  D  
142. 
— The secretary wrote ______ note to the manager.
   — I guess she forgot writing one.
  • A. the other
  • B. one
  • C. one more
  • D. another


A  B  C  D  
143. 
We all do more speaking ______, even when we have a break after class.
  • A. now and then
  • B. by and by
  • C. step by step
  • D. more or less


A  B  C  D  
144. 
I don't ______ rock 'n' roll. It's much too noisy for my taste.
  • A. go after
  • B. go away with
  • C. go into
  • D. go in for


A  B  C  D  
145. 
They've ______ us $150,000 for the house. Shall we take it?
  • A. provided
  • B. supplied
  • C. shown
  • D. offered


A  B  C  D  
146. 
The winter of 1990 was extremely bad. ______, most people say it was the worst winter of their lives.
  • A. At last
  • B. In fact
  • C. In a ward
  • D. As a result


A  B  C  D  
147. 
The president's speech was ______ boring; it is, in fact, rather inspiring and interesting.
  • A. anything but
  • B. nothing but
  • C. no more
  • D. all but


A  B  C  D  
148. 
Hospital staff burst into cheers after doctors completed a 20-hour operation to have ______ one-year-old twins at the head.
  • A. isolated
  • B. separated
  • C. divided
  • D. removed


A  B  C  D  
149. 
John failed the exam chiefly because of his laziness, but it was different ______ of Ann, she was ill.
  • A. in case
  • B. in the event
  • C. in the case
  • D. because


A  B  C  D  
150. 
Excuse me for breaking in, ______ I have some news for you.
  • A. so
  • B. and
  • C. but
  • D. yet


A  B  C  D  
151. 
Usually a child's behaviour is a ______ of his family environment.
  • A. recognition
  • B. reflection
  • C. return
  • D. beyond


A  B  C  D  
152. 
There are usually at least two ______ of looking at every question.
  • A. means
  • B. directions
  • C. views
  • D. ways


A  B  C  D  
153. 
Don't mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may ______ the shocking ending.
  • A. give away
  • B. give out
  • C. give up
  • D. give off


A  B  C  D  
154. 
There's no ______ from my bedroom window except for some factory chimneys.
  • A. view
  • B. scene
  • C. sight
  • D. look


A  B  C  D  
155. 
Three ______ four people believe that having healthy teeth is very important.
  • A. by
  • B. from
  • C. out of
  • D. of


A  B  C  D  
156. 
We need to consider what ______ we will be using for language training.
  • A. abilities
  • B. appliances
  • C. facilities
  • D. qualities


A  B  C  D  
157. 
She's already got her air ticket and will go to Canada ______.
  • A. little by little
  • B. bit by bit
  • C. by and by
  • D. step by step


A  B  C  D  
158. 
If you don't take away all your things from the desk, there won't be enough ______ for my stationary.
  • A. area
  • B. place
  • C. room
  • D. surface


A  B  C  D  
159. 
How much would you ______ for repairing my watch?
  • A. spend
  • B. cost
  • C. charge
  • D. pay


A  B  C  D  
160. 
You can't wear a blue jacket ______ that shirt. It'll look terrible.
  • A. on
  • B. above
  • C. up
  • D. over


A  B  C  D  
161. 
Grandma told the story in a very sad ______ and we were all moved.
  • A. tune
  • B. tongue
  • C. ton
  • D. tone


A  B  C  D  
162. 
John was later for the business meeting because his flight had been ______ by a heavy storm.
  • A. kept
  • B. stopped
  • C. slowed
  • D. delayed


A  B  C  D  
163. 
— How do you ______ we go to Beijing for our Holidays?
   — I think we'd better fly there. It's much comfortable.
  • A. insist
  • B. want
  • C. suppose
  • D. suggest


A  B  C  D  
164. 
One of the consequences of our planet's being warming up is a(n) ______ in the number of natural disasters.
  • A. result
  • B. account
  • C. reason
  • D. increase


A  B  C  D  
165. 
He will pass two milestones ______, that is, he will receive his master's degree and find a challenging job.
  • A. long ago
  • B. for long
  • C. before long
  • D. long before


A  B  C  D  
166. 
______ two exams to worry about, I have to work really hard this weekend.
  • A. With
  • B. Besides
  • C. As for
  • D. Because of


A  B  C  D  
167. 
Teachers are not happy when they find in class their students sending ______ to their friends by mobile phone.
  • A. letters
  • B. messages
  • C. notes
  • D. informations


A  B  C  D  
168. 
I'm sure ghosts do not exist. ______ I have never seen one.
  • A. First of all
  • B. Now and then
  • C. Day and night
  • D. At least


A  B  C  D  
169. 
Beck is an honest businessman. Our company and his have had a lot of ______ in the past five years.
  • A. deals
  • B. agreements
  • C. rewards
  • D. sales


A  B  C  D  
170. 
During the test we were supposed to stay in our seats, keep our eyes on our work, ______ to anyone.
  • A. but could not talk
  • B. instead of speaking
  • C. rather than speak
  • D. and not speak


A  B  C  D  
171. 
The forest guards often find campfires that have not been ______ completely.
  • A. burned
  • B. put out
  • C. put away
  • D. turned over


A  B  C  D  
172. 
Our parents will show us a film projector for our party. Let's sit ______ the table and have a look.
  • A. on
  • B. near
  • C. round
  • D. about


A  B  C  D  
173. 
We have to ______ the wheat as soon as possible because a storm is on the way.
  • A. get away
  • B. get across
  • C. get through
  • D. get in


A  B  C  D  
174. 
This crop does not do well in soils ______ the one for which it has been specially developed.
  • A. outside
  • B. other than
  • C. beyond
  • D. rather than


A  B  C  D  
175. 
On New Year's Eve, New York City holds an outdoor ______ which attracts a crowd of a million or more people.
  • A. incident
  • B. event
  • C. case
  • D. affair


A  B  C  D