1、Unit One1. It might be another _year for this company, if it fails to come up with any effective reform policies.A. limp B. bleak C. offensive D. devastating2. The United States military showed the world its _ when it completed its war with Iraq in just two months.A. empire B. conquest C. might D. a
2、lliance3. The National SAFE KIDS Foundation/Association _ for fire safety, car safety and home safety to both adults and children.A. reckons B. renders C. campaigns D. launch4. During World War Two, lots of Jews _ for neutral ports in order to avoid persecution by the Nazis. A. launched B. engaged C
3、. bogged D. fled5. Stuck by the snow storm, the captain had to suspend the march and _ his men with the villagers. A. feed B. quarter C. tatter D. abdicate6. This seminar seems to be _ on and on and it just wont end.A. pressing B. fleeing C. rendering D. dragging7. With one _ of the visa officers pe
4、n, my application to America was rejected. A. stroke B. stretch C. toll D. casualty 8. I have to walk with a _ because I hurt my ankle in training yesterday.A. limp B. tactic C. stroke D. exile9. There are many Chinese idioms that cannot be _ into English. A. reckoned B. bided C. launched D. rendere
5、d10. With no food, the hikers, who lost their way in the desert, were driven to _.A. desperation B. declaration C. severity D. casualty11. Before the _ ended, the citizens were almost starving. A. siege B. stroke C. tide D. conquest12. The war took a heavy _ of the nations population.A. occupation B
6、. alliance C. toll D. invasion13. The battle of Waterloo was _ to Napoleon because he was totally defeated and was not able to build up his armies again.A. clashing B. striking C. devastating D. assaulting14. Despite his _ literary style, this young man earned the acknowledgement of professional cri
7、tics. A. raw B. fierce C. bleak D. offensive15. McDonalds is about to _ a new advertising campaign to promote its new hamburger. A. stretch B. hunch C. render D. launch16. The Spanish _ of South America was both long and deadly. A. conquest B. stroke C. exile D. casualty 17. _ in Iraq, the United St
8、ates has turned to the United Nations for help, embraced diplomacy with North Korea and only reluctantly sent small numbers of US troops to help a West African peacekeeping mission in Liberia. A. Bogged down B. Reckoned with C. Engaged with D. caught off18. He had to _ himself in his writing these d
9、ays as the deadline was one week earlier than he thoughtA. engage B. render C. reckon D. devastate19. He _ and invested his money in the volatile US stock exchange rather than buying stable US treasury bonds.A. took a toll B. pressed ahead C. took a gamble D. got bogged down20.Slowed by sickness and
10、 starvation, the army _ toward the battle front.A. pressed on B. took a gamble C. reckoned with D. took a toll21.Dont jump at the first opportunity. Its better to _ your time and wait for a better offer.A. bide B. retreat C. bog D. siege22.Some people are still wondering why and how the United State
11、s of America was _ guard by the terrorist attack of Sept. 11. A. bogged down B. pressed on C. caught off D. reckoned with23. The chairman was forced to bring the meeting to a _ because there was too much arguing in the room.A. border B. stroke C. tide D. halt 24. You had better throw away the fish -
12、 What an _ smell! A. devastating B. swollen C. tattered D. offensive25. Napoleons army suffered heavy _ in the battle of Russia. A. tactics B. severity C. casualties D. alliancesUnit TwoDirections: For each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that b
13、est completes the sentence.1. Protective measures have been adopted in most hospitals since too much _ to X-rays can cause skin bums, cancer or other damage to the body.A. disclosure B. exhibition C. exposition D. exposure2. He was elected president of the Literary Research Association by _ of his a
14、cademic and organizational abilities.A. virtue B. means C. way D. chance3. The customs inspector was _ for smugglers.A. on the guard B. on the watch C. on watch D. on alert4. He used to be a Christian, but he is now _ to Buddhism.A. converted B. changed C. transformed D. turned5. In the first severa
15、l years of our economic reform, many military factories have beeninto civil ones in order to meet the needs of the country.A. altered B. converted C. changed D. transformed6. She once again went through her composition carefully to _ all the spelling mistakes from it.A. exclude B. eliminate C. aboli
16、sh D. diminish7. Territorial _ was the emperors principal consideration in making policy decisions.A. extension B. expansion C. increase D. enlargement8. The tension _ as the guest of honor was about to announce the winner.A. mounted B. ascended C. climbed D. raised9. - “We dont have much time left!
17、 The train is to start in 30 minutes.“-“I wont keep you waiting long. Ill join you _“A. currently B. eventually C. presently D. definitely10. Diamonds have little _ value and their price depends almost entirely on their scarcity.A. extinct B. permanent C. surplus D. intrinsic11. The policemen went i
18、nto action _ they heard the alarm.A. promptly B. presently C. quickly D. directly12. One of the attractive features of the training was the way the practical work had been _ into the learning process.A. adjusted B. alternated C. incorporated D. combined13. Sawdust is not a waste product; it is the m
19、ain _ of particle board, from which some furniture is made.A. element B. ingredient C. component D. factor14. He hated wandering about and expected to find a _ position in the Civil Service of government.A. permissive B. perceptive C. permanent D. perpetual15. Despite their good service, most inns a
20、re less costly than hotels of _ standards.A. equivalent B. alike C. uniform D. likely16. For many patients, institutional care is the most _ and beneficial form of care.A. pertinent B. appropriate C. acute D. persistent17. A monkey is _ at a few years old, but a human being isnt till at least 16. Wh
21、ich of the following four words is WRONG?A. grown-up B. ripe C. adult D. mature18. Your design is not technically _. For instance, how can we make such tiny motors?A. possible B. imaginable C. feasible D. probable19. The delegation would spend their first day touring around Bangkok, and after that a
22、ll their plans were _.A. in the air B. by the air C. on the air D. off the air20. The fire has caused great losses, but the factory tried to _ the consequences by saying that the damage was not as serious as reported.A. decrease B. subtract C. minimize D. degradeII.StructureDirections: For each of t
23、he following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.1. Some companies have introduced flexible working time with less emphasis on pressure _.A. than more on efficiency B. and more efficiencyC. and more on efficiency D. than efficiency2.
24、 _ the claim about German economic might, it is somewhat surprising how relatively small the German economy actually is.A. To give B. Given C. Giving D. Having given3. No sooner had Mr. Green finished explaining the poem than the students questions _ to pour in.A. begin B. began C. beginning D. had
25、begun4. After _ into the infirmary, she was asked several questions by the nurse at the desk.A. being wheeled B. having wheeled C. having wheeling D. having been wheeling5. Sales volume figures are _ and objective measure of success, while profit figures often are not.A. a ready available B. readily
26、 available C. ready available D. a readily available6. Cattle and sheep _ more likely to be struck by lightning than _ airplanes or houses.A. are, they are B. are, that of C. are, are D. are, those of7. When people are frightened and worried, their bodies produce certain chemicals to help us fight _
27、 troubling us.A. how is that B. which is C. what is D. whichever8. Choose always the way that seems best, _ rough it may be, and custom will soon render it easy.A. whatever B. however C. no matter D, how9. Anyone _ the country legally will be immediately deported to the country he came from.A. not t
28、o enter B. not entering C. having not entered D. not to have entered10. I raced through my breakfast and dressing, all thought of weariness _, as my wife hurriedly packed my bag.A. gone B. going C. to go D. having been going Unit ThreeI. Words and Expressions 1. If you want to get to Shanghai by ton
29、ight, you have no _ but to go by plane.A. alteration B. alternate C. alternative D. alternation2. The school gymnasium has been refitted with new _.A. instruments B. equipments C. apparatus D. appliances3. The _ of new scientific discoveries to industrial production methods usually makes jobs easier
30、 to do.A. addition B. association C. application D. affection4. I hope your _ for the job of secretary will be successful.A. endeavor B. application C. attempt D. question5. You can not hear anything _ the roar of the waves on the beach.A. and B. but C. or D. besides6. _ the flood, the ship would ha
31、ve reached its destination on time.A. In case of B. Because of C. In spite of D. But for7. Most students work hard. _ Harry, it is otherwise.A. In case of B. In the case of C. in case D. in any case8. Enquiries _ the condition of patients may be made personally or by telephone.A. revealing B. concer
32、ning C. affecting D. containing9. Fahrenheit temperatures can be _ to Centigrade, and vice versa, by the use of simple formulas.A. connected B. conducted C. contacted D. converted10. Ann is so _ to succeed that I am sure nothing will stop her.A. determined B. willing C. strong D. patient 11. She is
33、an _ secretary and entitled to promotion.A. effected B. effective C. effectual D. efficient12. She once again went through her composition carefully to _ all spelling mistakes from it.A. withdraw B. abandon C. diminish D. eliminate13. Despite their good service, most inns are less costly than hotels
34、 of _ standards.A. equivalent B. uniform C. alike D. likely14. We can sail there in an hour, if the wind is _ to us.A. favorable B. favored C. favorite D. preferred15. Now that he has graduated form college, he wants to _ a masters degree.A. go on B. go after C. go over D. go in for16. According to
35、the physiologists, no two persons are exactly _ to each other in appearance.A. similar B. same C. resembling D. identical17. Fingerprints are an excellent way to _ people because no two fingerprints are the same.A. recognize B. identify C. separate D. distinguish18. The mist made _ for us to see a f
36、oot ahead.A. no possibility B. there was impossibility C. impossible D. it impossible19. We _ that we were unwelcome and left.A. perceived B. conceived C. deceived D. believed20. Before the gases are discharged into the atmosphere they must be _ harmless.A. rendered B. renewed C. transformed D. tame
37、d21. Inadequate public transportation is partly _ urban congestion.A. attributable to B. responsible for C. because of D. due to 22. Scientists _ spacemen _ all kinds of tests before they send them in rockets.A. subject / to B. submit / to C. provide / for D. hand / over 23. A politician must be abl
38、e to _ public criticism.A. ascertain B. correspond C. withstand D. encounter24. The reason she failed in the exam was_. A. that she hadnt worked hard B. because she hadnt worked hard C. why she hadnt worked hard D. because she was too careless25. The Smiths have bought a _vase in the department stor
39、e. A. beautiful large green Chinese B. green large beautiful Chinese C. beautiful green large Chinese D. Chinese large green beautiful 26. _ money, he is quite rich, but this does not mean he is happy. A. As to B. In terms of C. Concerning D. In the light of 27. We must _ that the telegram arrives i
40、n time. A. assure B. endure C. ensure D. secure 28. Let me take this _ to thank you publicly for all you have done for our company. A. occasion B. chance C. opportunity D. occurrence 29. In order to be issued a passport, one must either present legal documents or call a witness to give _ concerning
41、ones identity. A. reference B. evidence C. indication D.confidence 30. Peter will _ what his parents expect of him. A. watch out for B. live up to C. stand up to D. get along with Unit Four1. We _ the familys decision to remain silent over the issue.A. applaud B. enhance C. elevate D. Clapped2. They
42、 can _ afford to buy a bigger apartment.A. doubtfully B. adequately C. presumably D. reasonably3. The institute _ all its money from foreign investment.A. deduces B. derives C. detached D. declined4. The pressure _ causes Americans to be energetic, but in also puts them under a constant emotional st
43、rain.A. to compete B. competing C. to be competed D. having competed5. It was essential that the application forms _ back before the deadline.A. must be sent B. would be sent C. be sent D. were sent6. I dont want to lend any more money to him; shes already in debt _ me.A. to B. for C. of D. with7. P
44、lease dont _ too much on the painful memories. Let bygones be bygones.A. hesitate B. linger C. retain D. dwell8. The natural _ of the mountains is beautiful.A. scene B. scenery C. sight D. view9. My success doesnt _ my cleverness. Hardworking _ progress.A. lie in leads to B. lead to results fromC. result in lies in D. lead to lies in10. Dark clouds are a _ of rain or snow.A. example B. sign C. mark D. symbol11. -
