词 汇

词 汇

Part I． 词汇练习

（1）

1． After that they drove to the Guest House at full speed. a. top b .head c .whole d. every

2. The doctor visited her every other day

a. two b. another c. each d. second

3. In case of emergency , please follow the orders of the ship crew.

a. post b. transfer c. confirm d. obey

4. I don't think he is suited for this job. a. hired b. insisting c. fit d. pliant

5. Each member of the committee helped to gather the information

a. write b. consign c. compile d. devise

6. Living things consisting of minute structures called cells.

a. numerous b. variable c. same d. tiny

7. The rainstorms are among the leading causes of crop failure in that region.

a. expect b. chief c. natural d. least

8. Continuous short buzzes on the telephone indicate that the line is busy.

a. open b. in use c. out of order d. disengaged

9. The farmer decided to trade his two remaining sheep .

a. keep b. eat c. exchange d. kill

10. If Chen and WANG started at ten ,they ought to be here by four. a. are able b. are likely c. are obliged d. are planning

11. The old boat that took them to the island was no very comfortable.

a. engine b. pier c. oar d. ferry

12. It was raining when they started for school .

a. got on b. put on c. set in d. set out

13. He hid in the jungle for a week after he escaped..

a. found the way b. got lost c. ran away d. was discovered

14. We all got surprised greatly by this sudden decision.

a. rough b. abrupt c. rude d. violent

15. The leading members of our department visited my home.

a. called on b. called at c. stopped on d. stopped over

16. The music grew softer and softer until it was scarcely heard.

a. manual b. lateral c. audible d. treble

17. Our department offers courses in several foreign languages. a. accepts b. considers c. gives d. takes

18. The helicopter flew over the field for a long time before landing .

a. adjusted b. confronted c. subdued d. hovered

19. Small quantities of poison were detected in the dead man's stomach.

a. defined b .demanded c. discovered d. defended

20. A famous scientist is trying to explain his new finding.

a. describe b. emulate c. evaluate d. subscribe

( II )

21. During the years before the American Civil War, differences between the North and the South gradually came to focus on the question of slavery. a. angrily b. guiltily c. actively d. slowly

22. They intended to go on picnic then.

a. planned b. refused c. saved d. asked

23. They seem to regard it as a big load. a. group b. burden c. return d. issue

24. The principal's aim is to improve the teachers` professional competence. a. promise b. duty c. proposal d. goal

25. We all admire his work.

a. recognize b. exploit c. tolerate d. esteem

26. In the middle of the night the sleeping campers were alarmed by a loud crash.

a. frightened b. excited c. signaled d. warned

27. The original canal was twice broadened for the larger modern boats.

a. rerouted b. widened c. reinforced d. tested

28. Vast amounts of money are being invested in a growing business.

a. Enormous b. Constant c. Unknown d. Sufficient

29. I said it merely as a joke.

a. simply b. sincerely c. actually d. definitely

30. Communication is one of most important bonds that hold cultural systems together.

a. obligations b. qualities c. links d. needs

31.A bare hill appears behind the jungle.

a. bald b. bale c. bawl d. balm

32.Finally, the child got seized by his father.

a. scraped b. pecked c. grabbed d. raked

33.All respected him for his integrity.

a. came in for b. came up to c. looked up to d. looked over

34.The doctor did not reveal to him his hopeless condition.

a. make known b .cancel c. abandon d. state again

35.His illness would block his progress of study. a. cast b. conclude c. obstruct d. lapse

36.the sale of the drug will be banned as of August 1.

a. prohibited b. connoted c. expunged d. allotted

37.He declined to say when the spaceship was to be launched.

a. offered b. refused c. decided d. agreed

38.The doctor gave him an injection to ease his pain.

a. assuage b. audit c. assess d. augment

39.Holding the middle of the rope in his teeth, he defies the people to pull him forward.

a. opposes b. denies c. detects d. devises

40.Murder is a terrible crime. a. ghostly b. drafty c. rusty d. ghastly

(III)

41.Neighboring prove often sign trade agreements with one another. a. Peaceful b. Friendly c. Adjacent d. Developing

42. Formerly , in the United States , many nurses worked as private duty nurses rather than in hospitals.

a. previously b. strictly c. officially d. periodically

43.The physicist needed more proof before his theory could be accepted.

a. financing b. publications c. evidence d. recognition

44. Once considered a rare fruit , the avocado is now readily available in most supermarkets.

a. naturally b. sparingly c. scarcely d. easily

45. The kitchen cupboard is made of timber. a. plastic b. metal c. wood d. concrete

46. I don't believe that he is a criminal.

a. warden b. terminal c. trapper d. gangster

47.Mary frosted the cake. a. served b. iced c. split d. cooled

48. The clever invention will surely prove to be very useful. a. genial b. genius c. proficient d. ingenious

49. The pact between these two companies has been approved.

a. ratified b. suspended c. violated d. dwindled

50. Mrs. Jones sat by the window patching the hole in her coat.

a. mingling b. healing c. mending d. resuming

51. She can't endure seeing children cruelly treated.

a. put up with b. pay attention to c. make up for d. keep up with

52. The pupil became nervous when the teacher asked him to answer question.

a. bold and daring b. uneasy and tense c. loose and talkative d. serous and tense

53.His answer to what the teacher asks is always ambiguous.

a. absurd b. profound c. uncertain d. indifferent

54. Mary has the odd habit of biting her nail when she is reading.

a. particular b. delightful c. peculiar d. foreign

55.A feast was going on after the inauguration.

a. banquet b. compliment c. memorial d. testimony

56. Soldiers fight with a weapon.

a. rifles b. riddles c. verdure d. ankles

57. He is in the full energy of manhood countries

a. insult b. damage c. temper d. vigor

58. The argument between two countries has been made .

a. contention b. concord c. conjunction d. commune

59. That is an interesting device. a. assumption b. system c. suggestion d. apparatus

60. Kerin pulled over a blanket to keep warm.

a. gift b. gilt c. quilt d. guilt

(IV)

61. Daylight saving time was instituted to increase productivity.

a. reorganized b. started c. encouraged d. taught

62. He managed to keep an earnest expression on his face even though he wanted to smile.

a. a pleasant b. a neutral c. a serious d. an annoyed

63. The National Industrial Recovery Act was designed to spur industry a. tax b. stimulate c. censure d. rebuke

64.MR.White is a school teacher with an extensive knowledge of his subject.

a. expansive b. broad c. deep d. intense

65.When the Erie Canal was built in the 1820's, it was the engineering marvel of its time.

a. wonder b. dispute c. frustration d. model.

66.The soil must be moist in order to sow seed.

a. appetizing b. nutritious c. damp d. chewed

67. The railway station was swarmed with people going away for their holidays.

a. withdrew b. retreated c. thronged d. pulled

68. The awards added luster to the author's reputation.

a. expression b. distinction c. passion d. formality

69. Blue-green algae grow abundantly in salt marshes. a. primarily b. slowly c. on plants d. in great numbers

70. Their gasoline supplies began to be exhausted.

a. give in b. give up c. give over d. give out

71.His offer is really tempting. a. majestic b. sultry c. alluring d. radiant

72. Einstein developed the relationship between mass and energy entirely from theoretical considerations, and there was no way of verifying it in the laboratory at that time.

a. fortifying b. identifying c. conforming d. confirming

73. The ice will dissolve fast on a warm day like this.

a. freeze b. melt c. flow d. ski

74. Mark grinned when he heard the good news. a. jump up b. danced around c. shouted d. smiled

75. Because Bob had stopped reading his technical journals , he was ignorant of new developments in his field.

a. removed b. intellectual c. editorial d. disregarded

76. The city officials called for an immediate investigation to determine the causes of the accident.

a. scrutiny b. transportation c. communication d. obligation

77. The old folks greatly appreciated all their help.

a. were grateful for b. were surprised c. gave d. received

78. I'll repair this new TV set without charging because it is still under warranty.

a. initial b. trial c. guarantee d. maximum

79. His composition , I thought , is brief but not clear.

a. vague b. hostile c. primitive d. denounced

80. It might be asked what the author's basic motives were. a. talents b. intentions c. themes d. symbols

(V)

81. He was greatly vexed by the new and unexpected development.

a. astonished b. annoyed c. enlightened d. contented

82. Samuel Morse's painting ability has been obscured by his other accomplishments.

a. revealed b. hidden c. exposed d. popularized

83. The earth is usually represented by a sphere. a. cube b. globe c. block d. cylinder

84. If the man crouches , he will find the safety-pin he is looking for

a. Stands on tiptoe b. bends his head c. looks down d. stoops low

85. The flowers will wither in a few hours.

.a. bloom b. dry up c. open d. revive

86. It is useless to attempt to flee form every danger；some risks must be taken.

a. hide oneself b. run away c. protect oneself d. stay away

87. The mason is working on the house today.

a. carpenter b. plumber c. electrician d. bricklayer

88. Mr. Green has been unconscious for several days.

a. in a coma b. occasional c. very busy d. very angry

89. Many city dwellers are turning vacant lots into thriving gardens. a. costly b. empty c. amiss d. no longer existing

90. Many kinds of animals are now extinct.

a. partial b. neutral c. amiss d. no longer existing

91. Brooks Adams failed to find the universal law of commerce that he persistently sought. a. halfheartedly b. hurriedly c. continuously d. slyly

92. However appropriate his remarks were , he should not have shouted.

a. amusing b. suitable c. interesting d. important

93. As an artist , Tom is certainly an amateur , for he has had no training. a. a senior b. an alien c. a layman d. a steward

94. John felt indignant with the cruel man.

a. stubborn b. ambitious c. angry and scornful d. prodigal

95. He is skillful in handling machinery.

a. adroit b. indolent c. devious d. cursory

96. Mrs. Townsend seemed very annoyed yesterday.

a. irritated b. sad c. distracted d. tired

97. Mark volunteered to show the new students around the campus.

a. hesitated b. offered c. refused d. intended

98. When you are hungry , you will devour what is put before you.

a. gulp b. enhance c. defray d. dozel

99. If something can be easily seen , we say that it is conspicuous.

a. picturesque b. desolate c. vigorous d. eminent

100. Her smile implied that the students had her forgiveness. a. suggested b. applied c. prohibited d. digested

(VI)

101. A person who deals with the public must be courteous at all times, even when he or she is very tired.

a. forthright b. polite c. decisive d. neat

102. The beauty of scenery surpassed my expectations.

a. encompassed b. ascended c. exceeded d. aided

103. The feat of the Japanese explorer who traveled to the North Pole alone was described in the newspaper.

a. notoriety b. masquerade c. achievement d. livelihood

104. The ambassador was given the book as a token of the government's regard for him.

a. an estimation b. a share c. memento d. an enterprising

105. Jake London was an ambitious man who wrote many books, not all of them good.

a. a critical b. a conceited c. an anxious d. an enterprising

106. The Normandy coast was plundered repeatedly by seafaring marauders during the twelfth .

a. looted b. occupied c. influenced d. ruled

107. Intelligent animals modify their behaviour in accordance with the situation or the environment.

a. change completely b. change slightly c. change greatly d. change suddenly.

108. The little boy had walked for a long day ；he was felling drowsy. a. sleepy b. lazy c. exhausted d. sad

109. He is not qualified to be a teacher.

a. capable b. decisive c. incompetent d. nervous

110. At the present time , people have a trend to live in the suburbs. a. crease b. outskirts c. garb d. sewing

111.The student made astonishing progress in a short time.

a. remarkable b. sufficient c. gradual d. essential

112. The response to our initial request was gratifying .

a. overwhelming b. pleasing c. delayed d. insufficient

113. To my knowledge, he is a shrewd business man.

a. keen b. strict c. sublime d. sturdy

114. It is difficult to understand this kind of complicated calculation.

a. intricate b. varied c. petulant d. exultant

115. The father was unwilling to give his son the keys to his car.

a. tremulous b. reluctant c. forsaken d. pathetic

116. The area abounds in wild game.

a. is free of b. has too many c. has a few d. is full of

117 . Old John is poor but respectable. a. amiable b. charitable c. reliable d. venerable

118. She hit the chair and spilled the coffee.

a. warrant b. spoiled c. poured d. splashed

119. The club members voted to repeal the ban on smoking.

a. refrain b. recess c. reside d. nullify

120.The new employee seems very competent.

a. hardworking b. attractive c. pleasant d. capable

(VII)

121. Since he had never been in such a situation before his apprehension was understandable.

a. eagerness b. fear c. hesitation d. excitement

122. Your mood seems very meditative this evening.

b. gleeful b. thoughtful c. desperate d. stern

123. The employee didn't hide his disdain for his boss.

a. contempt b. regard c. feeling d. duty

124. It is ridiculous to be so quick to become angry. a. futile b. tragic c. absurd d. unpardonable

125. Professor Baker is a co- worker of Professor Ayers.

a. constituent b. confident c. contender d. colleague

126. The audience applauded enthusiastically after performance.

a. clapped b. clasped c. cast d. craved

127. The mailman approached the house cautiously because of the vicious dog .

a. hastily b. precisely c. warily d. deliberately

128. The Civil War in 1863 cut the United States into two nations ----a Southern Confederacy and a Northern Union.

a. severed b. bickered c. littered d. pilfered

129. Unless the population growth stabilizes , environmentalists predict a world - wide starvation by the year 200 A. D.

a. famine b. fashion c. fatigue d. fame

130. Natural adhesives are primarily of animal or vegetable origin.

a. solely b. partially c. principally d. extensively

131. The meal he served was rather meager.

a. scanty b. dull c. dingy d. lifeless

132.As both a religion and a social force, Puritanism has had a widespread influence in the Untied states.

a. a disturbing b. a complex c. an annoying d. a far-reaching

133. These scissors are blunt and cannot cut paper.

a. weak b. broken c. dull d. rough

134. Glass-fiber cables can carry hundreds of telephone conversations simultaneously.

a. with safely b. without distortion c. in little space d. at the same time

135. Professor Clark continued his research work and disregarded his colleague's advice.

a. ignored b. deplored c. explored d. implored

136. He has been melancholy for nearly three weeks.

a. upset b. sad c. voracious d. ill

137. There is no alternative：the president must approve the bill if Congress passes it.

a. chance of agreement b. help c. other choice d. mistake

138. The meeting will have to be postponed till next month.

a. renewed b. resigned c. convened d. put off

139. The author dedicated the book to his son.

a. inscribed b. submerged c. promoted d. reassured

140. When Martha dropped the plate , it smashed.

a. shattered b. compounded c. slapped d. collapsed

(VIII)

141.Calipers are instruments that can be used to gauge the distance between two points.

a. create b. measure c. fill d. enclose

142. Once they germinate . plants need sunlight to grow.

a. turn green b. are infected c. sprout d. become full-blow

143. A long journey in cold weather is dreadfully tiring.

a. unfortunately b. terribly c. noticeably d. predictably

144. Intellectual curiosity acts as an impelling force in science.

a. a deterrent b. a motivating c. a resillient d. a refining

145. Physics received great impetus during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

a. incentive b. obstacle c. reason d. delay

146. Do potent drugs work on the common cold? a. inexpensive b. very costly c. traumatic d. very strong

147. Although she scrubbed the old pot thoroughly , she could not make it look completely clean.

a. disinfected b. scratched c. rinsed d. scoured

148.When birds migrate , they sometimes fly in formation.

a. grow new feathers b. move from one place to another

c. fell death is near d. search for food and water

149. The two coal mining companies will be merged.

a. close b. verged c. combined d. diverged

150. Ann was humiliated by her friend's remarks.

a. pleased b. embarrassed c. encouraged d. surprise

151. He could not say no to the request he is a meek person.

a. humble b. aggressive c. practical d. assertive

152.We have had a whole month of incessant rain. a. Capricious b. impeccable c. unceasing d. prolific

153. In a way , any hypothesis is a leap into the unknown.

a. assumption b. announcement c. conclusion d. comment

154.The latest census is encouraging.

a. count b. statement c. agreement d. estimate

155. The initial assumption was erroneous.

a. unsupported b. unreasonable c. incorrect d. diminishes

156.We'd better wait inside until the storm subsides . a. transmits b. distorts c. migrates d. diminishes

157. We cannot defer the decision until Mr. Adams returns.

a. review b. make c. announce d. postpone

158. They are busy editing a Shakespeare play for use in schools.

a. averting b. compiling c. repaying d. reproving

159. Xiao Ma wanted to peruse the lesson once more before class. a. look over b. write c. discuss d. search for

160. Several dissenting statements were made.

a. lengthy b. novel c. unanticipated d. opposing