1、1Text Completion1 The evil of class and race hatred must be eliminated while it is still in state; otherwise, it may grow to dangerous proportions.A. An amorphousB. An overtC. A rudimentaryD. A threateningE. An independent F. An embryonic2 Paradoxically, the more the details the artist chooses, the
2、better able she is to depict her fantastic, other-worldly landscapes.A. EtherealB. RealisticC. FancifulD. MundaneE. Extravagant F. Sublime3 Critics of the movie version of The Color Purple its saccharine, overoptimistic tune as out of keeping with the novels more quality.Blank(i) Blank(ii)acclaimed
3、acerbicdecried cloyingechoed sanguine4 Museum director Hoving refers to the smuggled Greek urn as the “hot pot”, not because there are doubts about its authenticity or even great reservations as to its price, but because the of its acquisition is open to question.Blank(i) Blank(ii)characteristically
4、 timelinesscolloquially mannerrepeatedly expense5 The mind of a bigot is like the pupil of the eye, the more the light you pour upon it, the more it will .A. blinkB. veerC. stareD. reflect E. contract 6 Perhaps because something in us instinctively distrusts such displays of natural fluency, some re
5、aders approach John Updikes fiction with .2A. warinessB. indifferenceC. suspicionD. venerationE. bewilderment F. remorse7 We were amazed that a man who had been heretofore the most of the public speakers could, in a single speech, electrify an audience and bring them cheering to their feet.A. Prosai
6、cB. enthrallingC. accomplishedD. pedestrianE. auspicious F. iconoclastic8 Aimed at curbing European attempts to seize territory in the Americas, the Monroe Doctrine was a warning to foreign powers.A. pertinaciousB. cautionaryC. credulousD. rapaciousE. predatory F. remote9 The reasoning in this edito
7、rial is so that we cannot see how anyone can be deceived by it.A. unsoundB. coherentC. astuteD. dispassionateE. scrupulous F. specious10 The texts as we have them were written down and edited carefully by Christians proud of their ancestors but unable to bear the thought of their indulging in heathe
8、n practices; thus, all references to the ancient religion of the Celts were , if not .Blank(i) Blank(ii)aggrieved ironicdetailed overawedmuddied suppressed311 Her true feelings themselves in her sarcastic asides, only then her revealed.Blank(i) Blank(ii)anticipated anxietyconcealed bitternessmanifes
9、ted charm12 Menckens readers enjoyed his wit, but his victims often at the broad, yet pointed satire.Blank(i) Blank(ii)cutting connivedkindly smiledsubtle winced13 In Anglo Saxon times, the monastic scribes made distinction between Latin texts and texts in the vernacular by assigning the former an A
10、nglo-Caroline Script and reserving the pointed insular script for texts in the Old English.A. a niceB. a subtleC. a pointlessD. an obviousE. an unconventional F. a judgmental14 Written in an amiable style, the book provides a comprehensive overview of European wines that should prove to both the vir
11、tual novice and the experienced connoisseur.A. invitingB. tediousC. engagingD. inspirationalE. perplexing F. opaque15 Alec Guinness has few equals among English-speaking actors, and in his autobiography he reveals himself to possess an uncommonly prose style as well.A. ambivalentB. infamousC. felici
12、tousD. happyE. redundant F. ephemeral16 Studded starfish are well protected from most predators and parasites by surface whose studs are actually modified spines.4A. a venerableB. an armoredC. an obtuseD. a brittleE. a concave F. a rugged17 Glendon provides a dark underside to Frederick Jackson Turn
13、ers frontier thesis that saw rugged individualism as the essence of American societyan individualism that Glendon sees as atonism.A. antithetical towardB. skeptical ofC. degenerating intoD. aspiring toE. regressing to F. revitalized by18 Tocqueville decide to swear the oath of loyalty to the new Orl
14、eanist king in part (he wanted to keep his position as magistrate), and in part (he was convinced that the democratization of politics represented by the new regime was inevitable) .Blank(i) Blank(ii)opportunistically altruisticallyselflessly irresolutelytheoretically pragmatically19 Ms. Sutcliffes
15、helpful notes on her latest wine discoveries and her no-nonsense warnings to consumers about wines provide guide to the numbing array of wines of Burgundy.Blank(i) Blank(ii)overpriced an inadequatesuperior a spottyvintage a trusty20 If the Titanic had hit the iceberg head on, its watertight compartm
16、ents might have saved it from , but the great liner swerved to the iceberg and in the collision so many compartments were opened to the sea that disaster was .Blank(i) Blank(ii) Blank(iii)adversity avoid averteddenouement contract inevitablefoundering mollify limited21 We have become so democratic i
17、n our habits of thought that we are convinced that truth is trough a of facts.5Blank(i) Blank(ii)assimilated hierarchydetermined plebisciteexculpated transcendence22 The first forty years of life give us the text; the next thirty supply the .A. abridgmentB. bibliographyC. commentaryD. epitaphE. titl
18、e23 The leader of the group is the passionately committed Crimond, whose politics is proportional to his disciples lapsed political faith.Blank(i) Blank(ii)engagement in criticallyindifferent to inverselyretreat from marginally24 Robert Ingersoll, although virtually unknown today, was the orator of
19、the nineteenth century; people traveled hundreds of miles to hear his eloquent speeches.A. domineeringB. consummateC. unobjectionableD. conventional E. execrable25 Because his one presidential term was marked by crisis and conflict, many historians consider the presidency of John Adams .A. an expedi
20、encyB. an indulgenceC. a calamityD. a regency E. a sovereignty26 Despite the smile that spread from ear to ear, her eyes relayed a certain . A. jubilanceB. sorrowC. mischievousnessD. vision E. liveliness27 Some historians see the Jacksonians as little more than ruthless capitalists who had regard fo
21、r individual welfare.6A. mixedB. undueC. inconsistentD. scant E. obtrusive28 The Erie Canals completion caused economic ripples; property values and industrial output along its route rose exponentially.A. persistentB. invaluableC. incredulousD. severe E. prodigious29 British modernists used the lite
22、rary tropes of fragmentation and failure to explore the impending of British colonialism; illustrating the imminent of the empire through their failure.Blank(i) Blank(ii)avarice sunsetcastigation risedissolution wealth30 Contemporary authors are much more at liberty to be candid than were authors of
23、 previous centuries, but modern writers nevertheless often find themselves_portions of their works.A. emancipatingB. censoringC. refutingD. censuringE. ameliorating F. expurgating31 The development of hydrogen-powered cars will always be by the physical fact that hydrogen, while containing more ener
24、gy per gallon than does gasoline, is much less dense than gasoline; hydrogen thus carries less energy per pound, making it for any vehicle to carry enough hydrogen on board for long trip.Blank(i) Blank(ii)enhanced convenienthindered austereparodied ungainly32 Federal efforts to regulate standards on
25、 educational achievements have been met byfrom the states; local governments feel that government imposition represents an undue infringement on their .7Blank(i) Blank(ii)receptivity autonomyintransigence legislationcompromise comportment33 Jenkeins is an artist known for engendering strong reaction
26、s in his reviewers, in fact some of his more paintings have caused viewers extreme .Blank(i) Blank(ii)ominous discouragementaccomplished discomposureinnovative resoluteness34 Although the concept of vegan donuts did not appeal to Sean, he actually found them to be quite once he finally tasted them.A
27、. DetestableB. UnappetizingC. BlandD. Gleeful E. Scrumptious35 The objectivist mantra, “A is A”, is of course a with which no logical person could disagree. The problem is that those who cite this axiom invariably proceed to substitute in different concepts for the first A and the second, in a feat
28、of verbal worthy of a stage magician, and then proceed as if the interchangeability of these concepts is indisputable.Blank(i) Blank(ii)filigree peregrinationtautology prestidigitationquandary peroration36 Despite their outward negativity, many a cynic harbors an inner faith in the of mankind.A. ben
29、evolenceB. precocityC. parsimonyD. ignobilityE. antipathy F. probity37 Researchers interested in the nature versus nurture debate use identical twins who were seperated at birth to explore which personality characteristics are _compared to those that arise through experience.A. intractableB. nascent
30、C. erudite8D. predilectionE. instinctive F. innate38 Arriving in New Orleans days after Hurricane Zelda had passed and without an adequate number of vehicles of its own, the armed forces began to any working form of transportation they could find, including a bus that had been chartered at great exp
31、ense by a group of tourists.A. repatriateB. commandeerC. extraditeD. interdictE. expurgate F. appropriate39 Possessed of an insatiable sweet tooth, Jim enjoyed all kinds of candy, but he had a special for gumdrops, his absolute favorite.A. containerB. affinityC. odiumD. natureE. disregard F. predile
32、ction40 The kenjogo or humble language used in Japanese to refer to oneself and the sonkeigo or honorific language used to describe the interlocutor are often toned down in English translation, as more accurate renderings might sound to an ear accustomed to more egalitarian phrasings.A. servileB. ga
33、rrulousC. obsequiousD. circumspectE. querulous F. loquacious41 Frustrated by her husbands lack of , Lisa tried to motive him to for greater things.Blank(i) Blank(ii)initiative mitigatelassitude invigorateeloquence strive42 When editing manuscripts, literary scholars must remain acutely aware of text
34、ual ; the differences among extant versions of the same workresulting from printing errors, editing 9demands, or constant revisionsoften make it for scholars to publish truly texts.Blank(i) Blank(ii) Blank(iii)conformities pejorative cosmeticanomalies daunting innovativecongruities banal authoritati
35、ve43 Magazine article from 1956 decrying the of sequels and remakes flooding the nations movie theaters that summer the claim that such derivative films are a uniquely 21st-century phenomenon.Blank(i) Blank(ii)dearth underscoredquality beliedglut predicted44 Sheila would often about her boyfriends h
36、abits, but everyone could tell that her seemingly bitter complaints were mostly facetious.A. waffleB. railC. dissembleD. grieve E. mince45 The former employees started a blog that revealed the embarrassing quirks of the boss, an act which had impact on the companys CEO.A. a virulentB. an assuagingC.
37、 a monumentalD. a discomfitingE. a bolstering F. a mortifying46 Few want to believe that Lisa de Giocondo, the woman popularly believed to have been the model for da Vincis Mona Lisa, was a(n) person and prefer instead to think that there is an enigma behind the celebrated smile.A. dulcetB. artlessC
38、. comelyD. facileE. inscrutable F. ingenuous47 The Mayor was so by the long trial that, despite his eventual acquittal, he admitted his failing health and declined to run for re-election. A. distraught10B. exoneratedC. inspiredD. debilitated E. vindicated48 Though she willingly admitted that the tow
39、n was scenically beautiful, Christine could not help but feel it was backwater compared to her previous home in the city.Blank(i) Blank(ii)Sprawling a culturalDesolate an attractivebucolic a picaresque49 Allowing distinguished figures to on their experiences, lives and wisdom learned, the memoir gen
40、re has given us such significant works as Ulysses S. Grants Personal Memoirs, an interesting, well-written account of his days as a general and a president. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the genre also provides an outlet for anyone who wants to share any experience, as evidenced by the releas
41、e of a fly-by-night internet celebritys memoir next month.Blank(i) Blank(ii) Blank(iii)extemporize apocryphal laudableexpatiate petty laughableexagitate eccentric impending50 Although Fathers Day, first celebrated in 1908, is now an honored tradition in the United States, it did not always enjoy suc
42、h ; rather, unofficial from prominent figures such as Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Byranw were required before Americans embraced the holiday.Blank(i) Blank(ii)decorum opprobriumennui accoladesesteem hyperbole51 When the mother the disruptive child, she did not expect his siblings to encourag
43、e malevolent behavior; rather she anticipated that the children would mock and their troublesome brother and through his punishment, he would refrain from harassing others.Blank(i) Blank(ii)touted deridecalumniated laudpilloried renege52 An aloe plant may be an excellent choice for those who are int
44、erested in gardening but keep busy schedules; aloes easily without frequent watering or careful maintenance.A. facilitateB. ingest11C. consumeD. flourish E. advance53 Howards friends recognize that his nervous on meeting strangers belies an underlying gregariousness, while new acquaintances often pe
45、rceive him as churlish.Blank(i) Blank(ii)chatter falselysilences accuratelybanter quickly54 The artist, who specialized in scenes, eagerly sat down to paint his favourite landscape-a peaceful pasture filled with hills and valleys.A. halcyonB. perennialC. bucolicD. eclectic E. quiescent55 Her perform
46、ance review noted that Jill suffers from a lack of , and often makes insulting remarks despite her best efforts to be polite; worse the review went on to point out that it happens regularly, even though she has no intention of anyone.Blank(i) Blank(ii)candor exacerbatingtact laudingdeference denigra
47、ting56 By disclosing and explaining the details of her personal finances before they could be used against her, the council member her opponents attacks during the campaign. Rather than waiting to react to the inevitable criticism should her opponent find something questionable, her campaign manager
48、 thought this strategy would be more .Blank(i) Blank(ii)prefigured enigmaticdecried pragmaticprecluded dogmatic57 The question of when, if even, history can be considered is contentious, to say the least. One could argue, for example, that any evaluation of the 180-year-old presidency of Andrew Jackson would likely be the controversies that define evaluations of more contemporaneous political leaders, and yet a plethora of passionately held views continues to polarize. The of any one judgment is perhaps the one certainty surrounding the issue.Blank(i) Blan