1、英语四级练习（语法、词汇）500 题I冠词1. An art gallery is _ room, where _ works of art are shown.A. a, the B. the, / C. the, a D. a, /2. Suddenly _ fire broke out in the room and everything in it was soon on _ fine.A. /, a B. the, / C. a, / D. /, the3. Changchun, _ capital of Jilin Province, is as important _ indus
2、trial centre as Shenyang.A. /, an B. the, a C. the, the D. /, the4. He is such _ selfish man that he hasnt _ least concern for others.A. /, the B. a, / C. a, the D. the, a5. Towards _ evening _ cold rain began to fall.A. the, a B. /, the C. /, a D. the, /6. Bacon and eggs _ common Sunday breakfast i
3、n England.A. is an B. are the C. is a D. are7. Mr. Ma can not only play _ chess very well but also play _ piano.A. /, / B. the, / C. /, a D. /, the8. Professor Jones, the man who discovered _ new drug that everyone is talking about, refused to give _ press conference.A. a, a B. the, the C. a, the D.
4、 the, a 9. He was taken _ prisoner in the war and spent _ next two years in a prisoner-of-war camp in the south.A. /, the B. the, a C. the, / D. the, the10. _ computer is more essential to a modern business than _ typewriter.A. The, the B. /, / C. A, the D. The, a 11. They were rather disappointed _
5、 the result of the test.A. in B. on C. at D. for 12. We tried to settle the problem with them as soon as possible, but they seemed to _ sincerity. A. lack of B. by lack of C. lack in D. be lacking in13. At an early age she already showed a talent _ music.A. in B. for C. on D. of14. I feel rather dou
6、btful _ the result of the experiment.A. about B. at C. with D. for15. _ the severe cold, tourism was _ full swing.A. Though, on B. Despite, on C. Though, in D. Despite, in16. Passengers may leave bulky articles under the stairs _ the conductors permission.A. at B. with C. on D. in17. You wont get in
7、 _ the end of the act.A. till B. at C. by D. in18. He said he was in debt and asked me for a loan _ $50.A. on B. for C. with D. of19. What tremendous achievements we have made _ all fronts in the past few years!A. in B. on C. at D. of20. John is unfortunately devoid _ a sense of humour.A. with B. of
8、 C. to D. from21. _ the simple pleasure of flying, kites have been used to lift or tow objects.A. Beyond B. Beneath C. Without D. In view of22. The decline of the mechanical player piano is attributed to the spread _ piano music, but of all forms of music played by phonograph, radio, and television.
9、 A. not B. not to C. not only to D. not only of23. Paper money printed by banks must be exchanged for metal money _ demand.A. with B. for C. by D. on24. he has always gone _ strange hobbies like collecting bottle tops and inventing secret codes.A. into B. by C. in for D. through25. He criticized eve
10、rything and everybody and even ran _ his few friends. A. against B. into C. down D. over26. Human facial expressions differ from those of animals in the degree _ they can be deliberately controlled and modified.A. to which B. in which C. at which D. on which27. _ a laser to operate, stimulated emiss
11、ion must predominate over absorption throughout the laser medium.A. Ordering to B. For ordering C. In order for D. The order of228. An increase in wages is an incentive _ better work.A. to B. in C. of D. for29. Wine and song are appropriate _ the occasion.A. at B. to C. on D. by30. The death of the
12、President is a loss regretted _ all.A. to B. for C. at D. by31. He climbed up into the tree and picked all the fruit _ reach.A. at B. near C. within D. beyond32. The old man invested all his money _ a chicken farm and got rich.A. on B. into C. in D. at33. He had approached every friend and acquainta
13、nce for help in vain, and now he was _ his wits end.A. at B. in C. out D. on34. The fishermen gathered abalone _ a depth of seven feet.A. with B. without C. at D. within35. All living organisms constantly absorb carbon 14 _ this existence.A. out B. about C. around D. throughout36. Light comes in _ t
14、he window.A. by B. through C. out of D. in37. The young worker expressed the indignation _ being dismissed without any reason.A. for B. at C. to D. of38. Science has brought _ many changes in our life.A. out B. into C. about D. forward39. _ onetime, Manchester, New Hampshire, was the home of the mos
15、t productive cotton mills in the world.A. On B. At C. By D. To40. If something is out _ the question, it is impossible.A. of B. to C. with D. in41. She wants to know whether the measures have been agreed _.A. to B. with C. about D. upon42. He felt it rather difficult to make a stand _ the opinion of
16、 the majority.A. against B. by C. to D. in43. When my aunt lost her cat last summer, it turned _ a week later at a house in the next village.A. in B. out C. up D. over44. To our delight, she quickly adapted herself _ this situation.A. with B. of C. to D. into45. If there is space available, the dead
17、line for applying _ an undergraduate college or school may be extended.A. in B. on C. for D. to46. The TV station probably will be back _ no earlier than this afternoon because of difficulties in locating a part.A. in the air B. on the air C. in air D. to the air47. He is indifferent _ hardships and
18、 dangers. A. of B. at C. in D. to48. You cant go _ your promise now; we are depending on you.A. back of B. back on C. off with D. out of49. I knew her _ but I have never actually spoken to her.A. from sight B. in sight C. by sight D. on sight50. Sugar is good _ most people, but harmful _ diabetics.A
19、. for, to B. to, for C. for, in D. to, with51. Large losses may occur from insurance claims made by people _ legal action.A. since B. through C. to D. until52. Professor Thomason specialises _ American literature.A. in B. about C. on D. concerning53. The police are looking _ the mysterious disappear
20、ance of a well-known banker.A. over B. into C. onto D. through54. He is a bad influence _ the children.3A. on B. in C. with D. against55. It is not easy to distinguish _ an American and a Canadian.A. among B. between C. both D. from56. Ms Simms is very sensitive _ criticism.A. of B. in C. to D. on57
21、. It is an exception _ the rules.A. of B. in C. against D. to58. She solved the problem _a stroke.A. on B. of C. at D. through59. Death always taken us _ surprise, even though we know it is inevitable.A. in B. out of C. by D. through60. The lady insists on her constitutional right _ a passport in he
22、r maiden name.A. on B. to C. into D. that连词61. A doctor by training _ he was, he proved himself to be a greater writer.A. as B. though C. since D. if62. _ the stress of examinations is over, we can all relax. A. While B. Even though C. For D. Now that63. It will rain, _ the barometer is falling.A. s
23、o B. for C. as D. since64. We wont encourage him to do that _ he is in good health. A. even if B. in case C. even though D. when65. His father had promised to buy him a computer _ he behaved himself.A. in case B. while C. after D. provided66. They climbed to the top of the hill _ they could get a bi
24、rds-eye view of the city.A. for fear that B. in order that C. in case D. as a result67. You dont have to worry _ we are here.A. while B. even if C. though D. until68. The teachers whispered _ they should disturb the students.A. in order that B. provided that C. in case D. with the result that69. _ s
25、nobbish people _ you described are to be found everywhere.A. Suchlike B. Solike C. Suchas D. Soas70. The doctors must have spared no pains to treat the patient _ he has recovered from his serious injury.A. but B. before C. for D. till71. Human behavior is mostly a product of learning, _ the behavior
26、 of an animal depends mainly on instinct. A. whereas B. so C. unless D. that72. Wood furniture does not depreciate in value _ properly handled and protected.A. if B. has C. and D. that73. Research into the dynamics of storms is directed toward improving the ability to predict these events _ to minim
27、ize damage and avoid loss of life.A. and thus B. so C. however D. because74. _ the large amount of time devoted to listening every day, most college students do not listen effectively.A. Moreover B. Nevertheless C. Despite D. Furthermore75. The Smithsonian Institution preserves more than sixty-five
28、million items of scientific, historical, or artistic interest, _ winning the popular title “attic of the nation.“A. however B. thus C. and D. moreover76. The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new; _, it was in excellent condition.A. nevertheless B. however C. but D. besides77. Larry helped m
29、e finish my work _ was very kind of him.A. and that B. so that C. and this D. which78. Nature not only gave the Middle Atlantic region fine harbors, _ a first-class system of inland waterways.A. however endowed it on B. so endowing this onC. thus endowing this on D. but endowed it with79. I have lit
30、tle doubt about his competence; _ he is well-qualified for the job.A. although B. moreover C. yet D. because80. I am telling you this _ you should make a mistake.A. so that B. though C. until D. lest 81. Neon is said to be inert _ does not react easily with other substances. A. because of it B. it i
31、s because C. because it D. is because it482. “Would you rather watch T.V or go for a walk?“ “_ the T.V program is good this afternoon, I think I need the exercise more.“A. Even though B. No matter how C. Despite D. In spite of83. _ You are free tonight, why not drop in and play chess with me?A. For
32、B. Since C. Because D. Even if84. _ people depend on such a great extent on forest, every effort must be made to preserve trees and wildlife. A. How B. That C. Since D. Which85. _ he did anything else, Mr. Williams spent a year haunting medical institutions and getting introductions to scientists of
33、 his repute.A. Although B. Since C. Before D. Immediately after86. _ he lived most of his adult life on the Continent, Jakes Joyces fiction was always set in Ireland.A. Because B. Despite C. Although D. Since87. He insisted on his opinion _ strong opposition.A. though B. because C. accordingly D. de
34、spite88. The reason for my long absence from class was _ I was ill for 2 weeks. A. that B. due to C. because D. why89. John is probably the most popular masculine name in the Western world, _ it is spelled differently in different languages. A. in spite of B. if C. when D. although90. _ so-called “a
35、rt“ or “serious“ music, modern jazz is not completely written down before it is played.A. As B. Unlike C. Alike D. Not as情态动词91. I shall be busy next Monday, I _ classes the whole morning and _ a lecture in the afternoon.A. have, attend B. am having, would attendC. would have, would attend D. shall
36、be having, shall be attending92. The boss ordered that the goods _ delivered at once.A. would be B. be C. must be D. were93. I am determined that my son _ have a better start than I did.A. can B. shall C. must D. will94. You _ drive fast, there is a speed limit here. Moreover, we have plenty of time
37、, so you _ drive so fast.A. mustnt, neednt B. neednt, needntC. mustnt, mustnt D. neednt, mustnt95. You _ worry about her. She _ well already.A. neednt, may get B. dont need, may getC. mustnt, gets D. neednt, may have gets96. They are all favour of his suggestion that the expenses _ be reduced.A. / B
38、. would C. need D. may97. Sharon was supposed to be here at nine oclock. She _ have forgotten about our meeting.A. would B. should C. ought to D. must98. As the sky grew darker, it became obvious to us that the boys _ to finish the game quickly if they wanted to avoid the storm.A. have B. would have
39、 C. ought have D. having99. Shout more loudly. He _ you.A. cant have heard B. will not have heardC. ought to have heard D. may have heard100. Dont bother me. Do what you _, I dont care.A. shall B. will C. will like D. would like虚拟语气101. They _ so tired if they _ for a whole day.A. wouldnt feel, didn
40、t walkB. wouldnt feel, werent walkingC. wouldnt be feeling, werent walkingD. wouldnt be feeling, hadnt been walking102.It is absurd that women _ be paid less than men for doing the same work.A. are to B. ought C. would D. should103. _ their terms, we would go bankrupt.A. If we accept B. If we should
41、 acceptC. If we had accept D. If we are to accept104. What would happen supposing he _ here?A. is B. was C. be D. were105. If not for the open-door poling, the situation in China _ what it is today.A. would never have been B. would never be C. will never have been D. will never be106. But for the tr
42、affic jam, we _ earlier.A. should arrive B. should have arrived 5C. shall arrive D. shall have arrived107. As the fog is too heavy, they cant across the river by ferry boat, I wish the fog _.A. disperses B. dispersed C. has dispersed D. would dispersed108. I would have come sooner but I _ that you w
43、ere waiting.A. didnt know B. havent known C. hadnt known D. dont know109. John would rather _ a day off than worked yesterday week.A. have taken B. take C. be taken D. be taking110. _, he would not have studied at Harvard.A. If it werent for you B. If it had not been for the scholarshipC. If I were
44、you D. If he got no scholarship111. I wish that I _ the concert last night.A. could B. had attended C. could have attended D. attended112. If only I _ the books on the reading list before I attended the lecture.A. have seen reading B. would have readC. have read D. had read113. If I had know he woul
45、d come, I _ for him.A. would wait B. will wait C. would have waited D. will have waited114. If you had gotten up on time this morning you _ late.A. would be not B. would have been C. wouldnt have been D. wouldnt have not been115. I wish I _ the letter sooner.A. had wrote B. have written C. could be
46、writing D. had written116. If the sun _, the players could have finished the game.A. had shine B. did shine C. were shining D. had shone117. If she _ the measles, she could have gone to the park.A. hadnt B. hadnt had C. had had D. havent118. If we _, we could have made it.A. had worked hard B. would
47、 have worked hardC. did worked hard D. work hard119. The policemen would have caught the murderer _ a few minutes earlier.A. were they to arrive B. had they arrivedC. if they should have arrived D. if they would have arrived120. Had Paul received six more votes in the last election, he _ our chairman now.A. must have been B. would have been C. were D. would be121. Little _ a year ago that
