专四词汇练习单选题2000（含生词批注）

1 1. The atmosphere _of certain gases mixed together in definite proportions. a. composes b. comprises c. consists d. constitutes 2.While he was in the office he _doing something to doing nothing. a. preferred b. liked c. favored d. approved 3.Metals_ when cooled and expand when heated. a. decrease b. reduce c. condense d. contract 4.Take your raincoat with you_ it rains. a. by chance b. in case c. at large d. on occasion 5. He was afraid he would have to _her invitation to the party. a. refute b. refuse c. reject d. decline 6.At the Committee last Saturday the following proposal was agreed _ by those present. a. to b. with c. over d. at 7.We went to see the exhibition _ the storm. a. but for b. in spite of c. for the sake of d. instead of 8.To my surprise, at yesterdays meeting he again brought _ the plan that had been . disapproved a week before. a .about b out c. back d. up 9.The doctor took X-rays to _ the chance of broken bones. a. make sure b. rule out c. break down d. knock out 10.He felt it rather difficult to take a stand _ the opinion of the majority. a. for b. against c. to d. by 11.He has behaved in the most extraordinary way recently； I cant _his behaving like that at all. a. look into b. break through c. account for d. get over 12.How did it come _ that you made a lot of mistakes in your homework? a. about b. along c. around d. by 13.He could produce no evidence _ his argument. a. in respect of b. in view of c. in support of d. on account of 14.The government should _ with the irrational regulations restricting drinking hours. a. break away b. come up c. get away d. do away. 15. I know him well enough to accept his explanation _. a. without question b. by all means c. at any cost d. in any case 16. It was a small country house, but it was large _ urban standards. a. at b. for c. by d. from 17. The travelers sought shelter _the rain and happened to find a road-side inn. a. from b. against c. for d. with 18.All our attempts to _the child from drowning were in vain. a. regain b. recover c. reserve d. rescue 19.This is the first draft of the book. Please feel perfectly free to _ it. a. deal with b. comment on c. cope with d. dwell on 20.I was always taught that it was _ to interrupt . a. rude b. coarse c .rough d. crude 21.Except on official _such as formal receptions, American society has a certain amount of informality. a. cases b. situations c. events d. occasions 22.The final document was, of course, supposed to mend the damage _upon the world by the war. a. imposed b. impressed c .compelled d. compressed 23.While walking along the icy river banks, we could see cracks in the ice _ in all directions. ,a. radiating b. dividing c. splitting d. tearing 24.Tibet, the second largest province of China, is _ in uranium (铀 ) and underground thermal power(地热 ). a. wealthy b. abundant c .adequate d. sufficient 25.The young couple were quite excited by the _of having their first child. a. perspective b. prospect c. future d foresight 26.So many children have bought the balloons that the store is now out of _. a. stuff b. material c. stock d. staff 27.She was always in perfect sympathy with me _ my love of nature. 2 a. with regard to b. in contrast to c. in case of d. in the event of 28.There are nations whose lack of contact with the outside world has _ poverty. a. fallen into b. consisted in c .resulted in d. amounted to 129.This is the _ to an improvement of their living conditions. a. key b. decision c. essence d. alternative 30.It was a bold idea to build a power station in the deep valley, but it _ as well as we had expected. a. went off b. worked off c. broke off d. came off 31.Christmas is a Christian holy day usually celebrated on December25th _the birth of Jesus Christ. a. in favor of b. in honor of c. in terms of d. in accordance with 32. The _action of the policeman saved the people in the house from being burnt. a. alert b. urgent c. prompt d. punctual 33. The pollution question as well as several other issues is going to be discussed when the Congress is in _again next spring. a. assembly b. conference c. convention d. session 34.Your _is the round of things that you usually do each day. a. practice b. habit c. routine d. custom 35. I _ with thanks the help of my colleagues in the preparation of this new column. a. express b. acknowledge c. confirm d. verify 36.David is the _holder of the world 5000-meter race world record, but there is no guarantee that he will win in the Olympic Games. a. prevalent b. dominant c. current d. prominent 37.Your complaint is being _ when we have anything to report we1l write to you again. a. looked through b. looked over c. looked after d. looked into 38.To our delight, she quickly _ herself to the new situation- a. acquainted b. exposed c. adapted d. devoted 39.The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for _ her attitude toward customers. a. straightforward b. partial c. favorable d. hostile 40.With the joint effort of everyone, the plan is _to succeed； Im sure of that. a. obvious b. bound c. doubtless d. necessary 41.Millions of tons of water are _by a complex system of dykes. a. held up b. held on c. held out d. held back 42.When traveling, you are advised to take travelers checks, which provide a secure_ to carrying your money in cash., a. substitute b. replacement c. preference d. alternative 43.Dont poke your nose into what doesnt _ you. a. connect b. relate c. concern d. interest 44.The discussion was m prolonged and exhausting _ that the speakers stopped for refreshments. a. at large b. at intervals c. at random d. at length 45.Dozens of scientific groups all over the world have been _the goal of a practical and economic way to use sunlight to split water molecules. a. pursuing b. chasing c. attaining d. reaching 46.He does not _ as a teacher of English as his pronunciation is terrible. a. equal b. qualify c. match d. fit 47.China started its nuclear power industry only in recent years and should _ no time in catching up. a. delay b. lessen c. lose d. slip 48.I was speaking to Ann on the phone when suddenly we were _. a. cut off b. cut down c. cut back d. cut out 49. The States Department of Commerce in the U.S. is _to our Bureau of Economic development- a. like b. equivalent c. same d. approximate 50. It is usually the case that people seldom behave in a _way when in a furious state. a. responsible b. reliable c. rational d. conscious51 51. Scientists are working hard to come up with a sure solution to the food _ for mankind. a. decline b. rarity c scarcity d. shortage 52. I left for the office earlier than usual this morning _traffic jam. a. for the sake of b. in case of c. at the risk of d. in spite of 3 53. The manager didnt have time to go into his plan _, but he gave us an idea about it. a. in turn b. in conclusion c. at first d. at length 54. Your improper words will give _ to doubts concerning your true intentions. a. rise b. reason c. suspicion d. ground 55. The new washing machines are being _ at the rate of 50 a day in this factory. a. turned off b. turned down c. turned out d. turned in 56. John complained to the bookseller that there were some pages _ in the dictionary. a. being b. missing c. dropping d. falling 57. On turning round the corner we saw the road _ steeply. a. falling b. decreasing c., descending d. lowering 58. The mother said she would _her son washing the dishes if he could finish his assignment before supper. a. let down b. let alone c. let off d. let out 59. The managing director took the _ for the accident, although it was not really his fault- a. guilt b. blame c. charge d. accusation 60. In spite of the wide range of reading material specially written or _for language learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic program for the reading skills. a. adapted b. acknowledged c. assembled d. appointed 61. People _ that vertical flight transports would carry millions of passengers as do the airliners of today. a. convinced b. anticipated c. resolved d. assured 62. The shop-assistant was straightforward with his customers. If an article was of _ quality hed tell them so. a. miserable b. minor c. subordinate d. inferior 63. He failed to carry out some of the provisions of the contract, and now he has to_ the consequences. a. answer for b. run into c. submit to d. account for 64. More poles are needed to _ the weight of the tent. a. retain b. sustain c .maintain d. obtain 65. Your advice would be _ valuable to him, who is at present at his wits end. a. exclusively b. extensively c. excessively d. exceedingly 66.With all its advantages, the computer is by no means without its _. a. boundaries b. restraints c. confinements d. limitations 67.When the engine would not start, the mechanic inspected all the parts to find what was _. a. in the wrong b. in trouble c. at fault d. in difficulty 68.He _ so much work that he couldnt really do it efficiently. a. put on b. brought on c. took on d. carried on 69.I felt _ to death because I could make nothing of the chairmans speech. a. fatigued b. tired c. exhausted d. bored 70.Farmers are more anxious for rain than people in cities because they have more a t_. a. danger b. stake c. loss d. threat 71.We _ Edisons success to his intelligence and hard work. a. describe b. subject c. attribute d. refer 72.It is well known that retired workers in China are _ free medical care. a. entitled to b. associated with c. involved in d. devoted to 73.She once again went through her composition carefully to _ a1l spelling mistakes from it. a. eliminate b. withdraw c. diminish d. delete 74.The newly-built Science Building seems _enough to last a hundred years. a. sophisticated b. steady c. robust d. substantial 75.A man has to make _ for his old age by putting aside enough money to live on wben old. a. supply b. assurance c. provision d. storage 76.The cells (电池 )were designed to _sunshine to electricity to run a motor. a. convert b. alter .c. modify d. exchange 77.A _of the long report by the budget committee was submitted to the mayor for approval. a. shorthand b. scheme c. schedule d. sketch 78.The bright flowers and warm winds _that spring had come. a. threatened b. announced c. stated d. pronounced 4 79.In that country, guests tend to feel they are not highly _if the invitation to a diner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. a. admired b. regarded c. expected d. worshiped 80.Few people realize how rich that area is. It is a land of treasure _treasure. a. piled on b. derived from c. turned over d. increased by 81.The jeweler assured Mr. White that the stone was a (n) _diamond and not an imitation. a. graceful b. genuine c. actual d. exact 82.The remarkable _ of life on the Galopagos Islands inspired Charles Darwin to establish his theory of evolution. a. classification b. diversion c. density d. variety 83. As the clouds drifted away an even higher peak became _ to the climbers. a. obvious b. visible c. present d. apparent 84. The news item about the fire is followed by a detailed report made _. a. on the spot b. on the site c. on the location d. on the ground 85. The remarkable gains in the general health of the population in the world have been due in large measure _ the efforts of some great doctors. a. for b. with c. by d. to 86. He appeared in the court and supplied the facts _ to the case. a. subject b. attached c. relevant d. corresponding 87. In my opinion, you can widen the _ of these improvements through your active participation. a. dimension b. volume c. magnitude d. scope 88. John did not have to write the composition if he didnt want to. It was _. a. imperative b. optional c. critical d. unnecessary 89. I support your decision, but I should also make it clear that I am not going to be _to it. a. connected b. fastened c. bound d. related 90. A _ exercise such as running is helpful to our health. a. rigorous b. vigorous c. precious d. continuous 91. If any man here does not agree with me, he should _ his own plan for improving the living conditions of these people. a. put on b. put out c. put in d. put forward 92. In sharp _ to John, who is frank, Henry is too sophisticated. a. contrast b. conflict c. comparison d. contradiction 93. On a small farm in a dry climate one should not grow crops that need _space and a lot of water to ripen. a. considerable b. significant c. extensive d. quantitative 94.One reason for the successes of Asian immigrants in the U.S. is that they have taken great _to educate their children. a. efforts b. pains c. attempts d. endeavors 95. She was pale with _ after working for three shifts in succession. a. cold b. fright c. emotion d. fatigue 96. What a _ person says or does today agrees with what he said or did yesterday. a. harmonious b. consistent c. constant d. sensible 97. What sort of _ can you get for the night in a city like this? a. commission b. treatment c. accommodation d. recommendation 98. As a defense against air-pollution damage, many plants and animals _ a substance to absorb harmful chemicals- a. relieve b. release c. dismiss d. discard 99.He _his sorrow beneath a cheerful appearance. a. concealed b. retained c. kept d. shielded 100.As your instructor advised, you ought to spend your time on something _researching into. a. worthwhile b. worth c. worthy d. requesting 101.Some of the most important concepts in physics _ their success to these mathematical systems. a. oblige b. owe c. contribute d. attribute s 102.An ambulance must have priority as it usually has to deal with some kind of _. a. urgency b. danger c. emergency d. crisis 103.Care should be taken to decrease the length of time that one is _loud continuous noise. 5 a. subjected to b. filled with c. associated with d. attached to 104.Are there any _ for believing that there is life on other planets? a. facts b. foundations c. grounds d. bases 105.More than two hundred years ago the United States _from the British Empire and became an independent country. a. got off b. pulled down c. dropped off d. broke away 106.News writers are expected to be clear and accurate, the form in which they write or speak is _ to that requirement. a. superior b. secondary c. inferior d. contrary 107.The wine glasses were so _ that I was afraid to carry them home by bus. a. delicate b. flexible c. shaky d. tender 108.It is well known that knowledge is the _ condition for expansion of mind. a. incompatible b. incredible c. indefinite d. indispensable 109.Much of the equipment was lying _ because of a lack of spare parts. a. helpless b. vacant c. idle d. lonely 110.When confronted with such questions, my mind goes _ and I can hardly remember my own date of birth. a. dim b. blank c. faint d. vain 111.The poor reception on your TV is probably due to outside _. a. interference b. inaccessibility c. interruption d. irregularity 112.Too much _to X-rays can cause skin burns, cancer or other damage to the body. a. disclosure b. exhibition c. contact d. exposure 113.The latest survey of 50 young couples in that city shows the average cost for a wedding has doubled the _ of 1986. a. size b. number c. figure d. quantity 114.It was only after the failure of the talks that the government decided to _ to force. a. use b. resort c. apply d. employ 115.Gasoline is processed from _ oil. a. crude b. raw c. rough d. tough 116.In _ with the new regulations, all tickets must be stamped. a. combination b. agreement c. connection d accordance 117.We cannot always _ the wind, so new windmills should be designed that they can also be driven by water. a. hang on b. count on c .hold on d. come on 118.China has greatly _ its influence in world affairs in the past twenty years. a. enlarged b. scattered c. extended d. contributed 119.With a wave of his hand, the magician made the rabbit _. a. lose b. escape c. fly d. vanish 120.He asked his sister to look after his children _ his death. a. in the event of b. in view of c. on account of d. on the edge of 121.While I am on holiday, ring me at my hotel only if there are any _ messages for me. a. urgent b. hasty c. early d. confidential 122.Some teenagers harbor a generalized resentment against society, which _ them the rights and privileges of adults, although physically they are mature. a. deprives b. restricts c. rejects d. denies 123.We are sorry that, because of a fire in our factory, we are unable to fill your order for auto parts. We suggest that you order from Jones Supply Company until we are able to _ production. a. release b. recover c. resume d. regain 124.Mary is unconscious now, but may _ at intervals. a. wake up b. come over c. get over d. come to 125.The lost car of the Lees was found _ in the woods off the highway. a. vanished b. scattered c. abandoned d. rejected 126.What he described as a _ detail I thought was the most important part of plan. a. mere b. plain c. just d. common 127. Before the students set off, they spent much time setting a limit _ the expenses of the trip. a. in b. about c. to d. for 128.We suddenly saw the bus about to leave and had to run _to catch it. a. hardly b. strongly c. hard d. bitterly 129.A really powerful speaker can _ the feelings of the audience to the fever of 6 excitement. a. work out b. work over c. work at d. work up 130.We have had to raise our prices because of the increase in the cost_ of materials. a. primitive b. raw c. original d. rough 131.All the information we have collected in relation to that case _ very little. a. makes up for b. comes up with c. adds up to d. puts up with 132.The _ to the house caused by the storm took several days to repair. a. ruin b. destruction c. damage d. harm 133.There is an incorrect assumption among scientists and medical people that everyone agrees _what constitutes a benefit to an individual. a. on b. with c. to d. in 134.It is up to the Government to tackle the air pollution problem and _ measures in line with the councils suggestions. a. turn out b. work out c. fill out d. carry out 135.Prof. Harkins gave his audience a vivid _ of his lecturing tour in the United States. a. tale b. news c. account d. plot 136.All day my father was in _as he had lost his wallet. a. great anxiety b. a rage c. an agony d. ill humor 137.It is improper for a person in such a high _ in the company to behave so badly in public. a. position b. condition c. professor d. authority 138.Many people, if not most, _ literary taste as an elegant accomplishment, by acquiring which they will complete themselves, and make themselves finally fit as members of a correct society. a. look on b. look down c. look at d. look into 139.The car accident was _ to the drivers violation of the traffic regulations. a. assigned b. contributed c. attributed d. distributed 140.We have _various approaches to the problem. a. tried on b. tried out c. tried for d. tried with 141.His lectures on Roman history would do _ to a real expert. a. reputation b. glory c. prominence d. credit 142.I have devoted four weekends to writing papers and now I feel I _ a rest. a. deserve b. prefer c. entitle d. receive 143.It was the peoples courage that brought them _ the war. a. over b. about c. through d. out 144.Johns new car can _ from 10 mph to 60 mph in a few seconds. a. facilitate b. hurry c. improve d. accelerate 145. Do you know why John didnt _ at the party yesterday evening? a. show off b. show down c. show up d. show in 146.Mary found it difficult to _ Jims father when he disapproved of their marriage. a. stand by b. stand out c. stand up for d. stand up to 147.I like to go to the cinema when I am in the _ for it. a. motive b. mood c. mind d. temper 148.He _ his job in order to engage in full-time writing. a. resigned b. withdrew c. undertook d. ignored 149.Darkness _ before the traveler could find shelter for the night. a. set out b. set back c. set off d. set in 150.The tourist is prevented from entering a country if he does not have _passport. a. an operative b. a valid c. an efficient d. an effective 151.Some young people have made a(n) _by developing private business. a. fund b. wealth c. fortune d. estate 152.Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which _ increase the risk of heart disease. a. in turn b. in turns c. by turn d. by turns 153.It is no easy thing to _ a social reform. a. bring out b. bring up c. bring about d. bring back 154.Faced with all the difficulties, the girl _ her mother for comfort. a. turned over b. turned to c. turned down d. turned up 155.Shelly had prepared carefully for her biology examination so that she could be sure of passing it on her first _. a. intention b. purpose c. attempt d. desire 7 156.Look at the photo and you will find Susan _ her mother. a. takes to b. takes after c. takes for d. takes on 157.The doctor was asked to go back to the hospital because of a(n) _ case. a. prompt b. accidental c. fatal d. emergency 158.Whether right or wrong, he has some new ideas about how the lesson should be _. a. conducted b. deducted c. concluded d. deduced 159.We should not be ignorant _the progress being made in other countries. a. with b. in c. of d. to 160.At the discussion, the expert _ computer science raised questions of various kinds. a. for b. about c. to d. in 161. When they had finished playing, the children were made to _ all the toys they had taken out. a. put out b. put away c. put up d. put aside 162.If we believe something is good and true we should _ to it. a. stand up b. insist on c. hold on d. face up 163.There is an undesirable _ nowadays to make films showing violence. a. trend b. phenomenon c. direction d. passion 164.Although he thought he was helping us prepare the dinner, he was actually _ the way. a. off b. by c. in d. on 165.Mr Smith completely _ these facts as though they never existed. a. neglects b. overlooks c. belittles d. ignores 166.The service operates 36 libraries throughout the country, while six _ libraries specially serve the countryside. a. mobile b. drifting c. shifting d. rotating 167. Will you _ this passage to see if there is any misprint. a. look up b. go over c. dwell on d. work out 168.Before he started work, I asked the builder to give me an_ of the cost of repairing the roof. a. assessment b. announcement c. estimate d. evaluation 169.When Jack was eighteen he _ going around with a strange set of people and staying out very late. a. took up b. took for c. took on d. took to 170.The patient has been _ of the safety of the operation. a. assured b. guaranteed c. entrusted d. confirmed 171.When he took the floor, the gathering _ thunderous applause- a. burst out b. burst upon c. burst through d. burst into 172.The long-awaited Hubble Space Telescope, _ to orbit the Earth next March, will observe some of the oldest stars in the sky. a. subject b. due c. available d. owing 173.Although not an economist himself, Dr. Smith has long been a severe critic of the governments _ policies. a. economic b. economical c. economy d. economics 174.You must _ on your facts before you make accusations like that- a. make sure b. take care c. think over d. check up 175.The vocabulary of any technical discussion may include words which are never used outside the subject or field _. a. in view b. in question c. in case d. in effect 176.It is rather _ that we still do not know how many species there are in the world today. a. misleading b. bewildering c. boring d. embarrassing 177.The children will not be allowed to come with us if they dont _ themselves. a. behave b. guide c. care d. direct 178. I dont want to lend any more money to him； hes already _ to me. a. due b. owing c. in debt d. in gratitude l 179.A friendship may be _ , casual, situational or deep and lasting. a. identical b. superficial c. critical d. original 180.Richard doesnt think he could ever _ what is called free-style poetry. a. take on b. take over c. take to d. take after 181.A good teacher must know how to _ his ideas. a. convey b. display c. conceive d. disclose 182.Its a popular play, and it would be wise to _ seats well in advance. 8 a. preserve b. book c. buy d. take 183.To call the music of another music-culture “primitive” is _ ones own standards on a group that does not recognize them. a. putting b. imposing c. forcing d. emphasizing 184.The project is not _ a failure. It is a success in some respect. a. altogether b. likely c. possibly d. inevitably 185.Every camera we sell comes with a two-year _. a. safety b. conservation c. confirmation d. guarantee 186.Difficulties and hardships have _ the best qualities of the young geologist. a. brought forth b. brought about c. brought out d. brought up 187.Bob was completely _ by the robbers disguise. a. taken away b. taken in c. taken for d. taken down 188.Our research has focused on a drug which is so _ as to be able to change brain chemistry- a. powerful b. influential c. monstrous d. vigorous 189.The current political _ of our country is favorable for foreign investments. a. weather b. temperature c. climate d. status 190.He has _ strange hobbies like collecting bottle tops and inventing secret codes. a. gone on b. gone with c. gone through d. gone in for 191.It was with great delight that I read in your February _the letter to the Editor written by Prof. Johnson- a. printing b. issue c. magazine d. copy 192.Of all the soldiers they had the _ of being the fiercest, the most patriotic and the toughest. a. recognition b. reservation c. reputation d. recreation 193.Advanced computer technology has _ an answer to accurate weather forecasting. a. set up b. faced up c. filled in d. come up with 194.Tennis is a _ invented by an Englishman one hundred years ago. a. game b. play c. contest d. match 195.They are sure they have a1l the facts they need to _ the existence of a black hole. a. obtain b. maintain c. display d. verify 196.The new tourist hotel will have _ for more than one thousand people. a. convenience b. accommodations c. capacity d. capability 197.It took us only a few hours to _ the paper off all four walls. a. shear b. stroke c. scrape d. chip 198.In a typhoon, winds _ a speed greater than 120 kilometers per hour- a. assume b. accomplish c. accelerate d. attain 199.He had been completely exhausted but felt considerably _ after a meal and a rest. a. renewed b. refreshed c. reshaped d. recreated 200.His intelligence and experience will enable him to _ the complicated situation. a. cope with b. settle with c. do with d. manage with 201.Its my firm belief that socialist system is _ to all other social systems- a. advantageous b. super c. superior d. beneficial 202.The most important _of his speech was that we should all work wholeheartedly for the people. a. element b. spot c. sense d. point 203.The fire must have_ after the staff had gone home. a. broken out b. broken up c. broken down d. broken off 204. Humidity is intense in some parts of the tropics that Europeans find they are unable _ it. a. maintain b. endure c. persist d. sustain 205. The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool without his parents_. a. command b. conviction c. consent d. compromise 207.Jim isnt _but he did badly in the final exams last semester a. gloomy b. dull c. awkward d. tedious 208. The weatherman broadcasts the _ in temperature twice a day. a. diversion b. variety c. variation d. modification 209. The old lady cant hope to _ her cold in a few days. a. get away b. get off c. get out d. get over 210.I seem to have reached a rather gloomy conclusion, but I think that something cheerful may still be _ from it. 9 a. derived b. extracted c. abstracted d. adapted 211. In this factory, suggestions often have to wait for months before they are fully_. a. admitted b. acknowledged c. absorbed d. considered 212. Animals can become unusually _ when they are upset by a sudden environmental change. a. vigorous b. predominant c. aggressive d. irritable 213. There is not much time left, so Ill tell you about it _. a. in particular b. in brief c. in short d. in all 214. Anyone who has spent time with children is aware of the difference in the way boys and girls a. similar b. alike c. same d. likely 215. With an eighty-hour week and little enjoyment, life must have been very _ for the nineteenth-century factory workers. a. hostile b. tedious c. anxious d. obscure 216. A university is an educational institution which awards degrees and _ research. a. carries through b. carries off c. carries out d. carries about 217. Louis was asked to _ the man who stole her purse. a. identify b. recognize c. claim d. confirm 218. _ my return, I learned that Professor Smith had been at the Museum and would not be back for several hours. a. At b. On c. With d. During 219.The bus that _outside the inn would soon take the visitors downtown. a. held back b. set forth c. got down d. pulled up 220.A violent crime was _ every 32 seconds in this city last year. a. conducted b. performed c. committed d. executed 221.If you dont mind, I _listen to pop songs than to jazz. a. would rather b. would prefer c. would like d. feel like 222.I believe reserves of coal here are _ to last for fifty years. a. efficient b. sufficient c. persistent d. rich 223.It took him several months to_ the wild horse. a. tend b. cultivate c. tame d. breed 224.The twins are so much _ that it is difficult to tell one from the other. a. similar b. same c. like d. alike 225.The photo _ happy memories of my early childhood. a. refreshes b. brings to mind c. stimulates d. reminds 226.I need a book dealing _ anti-pollution problems. a. about b. on c. with d. to 227.He has been asked to account _ his absence. a. of b. on c. about d for 228.These are the first steps _ the abolition of nuclear weapons. a. of b. towards c. into d. during 229.The people who objected to the new approach were told that since work had already started there was no point in _. a. protesting b. denying c. upsetting d. competing 230.There are many things whose misuse is dangerous, but it is hard to think of anything that can be compared _tobacco products. a. in b. with c. among d by 231.Grace _tears when she heard that her husband had been injured in an accident. a. broke in b. broke off c. broke into d. broke out 232.She refused to _ the car keys to her husband until he had promised to wear his safety belt. a. hand in b. hand out c. hand down d hand over 233.Michael found it difficult to get his British jokes _ to American audiences. a. around b. on c. across d. down 234.Jack is _ about his chance g of winning a gold medal at the Olympics next year. a. optimistic b. optional c. obvious d. outstanding 235.Nowadays advertising costs are no longer in reasonable _ to the total cost of the product. a. proportion b. correlation c. connection d. correspondence 236. When she saw the clouds she went back to the house to _ her umbrella. a. carry b. fetch c. bring d. reach 237.We must _that the experiment is controlled as rigidly as possible. 10 a. assure b. secure c. ensure d. issue 238.He was knocked down by a car and badly _. a. injured b. damaged c. harmed d. wounded 239.Tropical diseases are comparatively _ in Britain. a. scarce b. minor c. slight d. rare 240.You must obtain _ from the authorities to fish in this river. a. permit b. permission c. right d. freedom 241.His name is on the _ of my tongue, but I just cant remember it. a. edge b. point c. tip d. top 242.The ability to use a language can be _ only by the act of using the language. a. acquired b. required c. performed d. perfected 243.The explorer _ all the way to the source of the river by boat . a. drove b. traveled c. rode d. tracked 244.It is the responsibility of the police to _ law and order in the city. a. retain b. sustain c. restrain d. maintain 245.The situation very soon got _ in that country. a. into hand b. out of hand c. off hand d. at hand 246.The customs inspector was _ for smugglers. a. on the watch b. on the guard c. on watch d. at alert 247.Trains stop here in order to _ passengers. a. get off b pull up c. pick up d. pull in 248.I _ several interesting facts about Mexico in that book. a. came to b. came over c. came into d. came across 249.Its a pity that he is blind _ his own faults. a. at b. with c. by d. to 250.John did it _ his will. He did not really want to do it. a. against b. in c. to d. at 251.During that hard winter, the workers in Detroit went _ strike. a. into b. in c. on d. to 252.They took _ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping. a. efficient b. beneficial c. valid d. effective 253.Can a novelist remain _ to the problems of the world in which he lives? a. impartial b. indifferent c. careless d. detached 254.That story you have just told _ me of an experience I once had. a. informs b. recalls c. reminds d. refreshes 255. _to the Revolutionary War, the United States was an English colony. a. Prior b. Before c. Preceding d. Following 256. This room is partly _ with a few old armchairs. a. provided b. decorated c. beautified d. furnished l 257.Jane was fairly good at English, but in mathematics she could not_ the rest of the students in her class. a. put up with b. keep up with c. do away with d. run away with 258.Standing on the seashore, we could just see the ship on the _. a. edge b. earth c. horizon d. view 259.This album is _ as it was the only one ever signed by the President. a. unusual b. unique c. rare d. singular 260. They have had a good harvest for three years in _. a. line b. end c. row d. succession 261.You will never get _ with all your homework tonight. a. on b. away c. through d. off 262.You know how hard it is to profit _ anybodys experience. a. by b. for c. with d. on 263.This is the _ piano on which the composer created some of his greatest works. a. original b. genuine c. real d. actual 264.My brother likes eating very much but he isnt very _ about the food he eats. a. special b. peculiar c. particular d. unusual 265.We are sorry to arrive late, but the car _ halfway for no reason. a. broke off b. broke up c. broke down d. broke out 266.The government is ddermined _ prohibiting the possession of handguns or other weapons by civilians. 11 a. concerning b. with regard for c. in regard with d. as regards 267.Charles has not the least _ of giving up his research. a. intention b. idea c. play d. desire 268.Today, housework has been made much easier by electrical _. a. facilities b. appliances c. instruments d. equipment 269.Canned foods are _ with housewives because it takes so little time to cook them. a. usual b. welcome c. desirable d. popular 270.AIthough the false banknotes fooled many people, they did not _ close examination. a. face up to b. make up to c. stand up to d. look up to 271.The gloves were really too small, and it was only by _ them that I managed to get them on. a. stretching b. squeezing c. extending d. spreading 272. _ is being made ready for a long journey. a. In a moment b. At the moment c. For the moment d. For a moment 273.The Chinese Red Cross _ a generous sum to the relief fund for the physically disabled. a. assigned b. endowed c. allocated d. contributed 274. The students _ their thanks to Professor Davis by presenting him with a parting gift. a extended b offered c. expressed d. indicated 275.His few personal belongings made it possible for him to move from place to place _. a. with ease b. at ease c. in ease d. with easiness 276.I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and _in a quiet environment. a. all in all b. first of all c. after a1l d. above all 277.These plastic flowers look so _ that many people think they are real. a. beautiful b. natural c. comparable d. similar 278.His face gave him _ when he told a lie. a. off b. up c. away d. out 279.We love peace yet we are not the kind of people to yield _ any military threat. a. for b. in c. toward d. to 280.Their plans for a big party _. a. fell through b. fell away c. fell off d. fell apart 281.Water, when boiled, always _ steam. a. gives in b. gives out c. gives off d. gives away 282.There are other problems which I dont propose to _ at the moment. a. go about b. go into c. go after d. go in for 283.The farmers in this country can improve their _ by using better seedlings and more fertilizer. a. yield b. growth c. harvest d. gain 284.In addition to rice, we need to _ our diet with fish, meat and vegetable. a. replace b. supplement c. replenish d. mix 285.We had difficulties at first but everything worked _ smoothly in the end. a. off b. up c. away d. out - 286.I didnt like his offer so I turned it _. a. away b. off c. down d. out 287.Be very careful with this ancient vase as it is _ a lot. a. worthwhile b. worth c. worthy d. deserving 288.Henrys news report covering the conference was so _that nothing had been omitted. a. comprehensive b. inclusive c. concise d. precise 289.As a _ president, his views are treated with respect when he is interviewed. a. prior b. previous c. late d. former 290.After considering various alternatives, we decided to _ our original plan. a. hang on b. hold to c. take to d. see to 291.The supply of electric power to the city and its neighboring districts has had to be _. a. weakened b. minimized c. restricted d. slowed 292.I cut my finger two days ago and it has become badly_. a. infected b. decayed c. deteriorated d. diseased . 293.Is it advisable to _ our body to the sunlight a. reveal b. display c. expose d. show 294.She has to be very _because she hasnt much money. a. economic b. economical c. sparing d. careful 295. John was so _ in his book that he did not hear the door bell ring. 12 a engaged b. occupied c. absorbed d. concentrated 296. I helped him clean the floor _ the understanding that I would be rewarded. a. through b. by c. in d. on 297. Dont _ this news to the public until we give you the go-ahead. a. release b. relieve c. relate d. inform 298. What you have done is _ the doctors orders. a. subject to b. opposite c. resistant to d. contrary to 299. Your failure in the final examination is due to the fact that you didnt _ enough importance to your English. a put b. attach c. render d place 300. When we finally _ to get home after the tiring long journey, we could hardly move a step further. a. tried b. succeeded c. managed d. endeavored 301.The chances of seeing a helicopter in my hometown are one _ a million. a. for b. to c. in d. against 302. Though the long-term _cannot be predicted, the project has been approved by the | committee. a. affect b. effect c. effort d. afford 303.He was _ admittance to the theatre for not being properly dressed. a. denied b. rejected c. repelled d. deprived 304.The survival _ of some wild animals is not very high as they are ruthlessly hunted for their skins. a. ratio b. degree c. rate d. scale 305.Jack is good, kind, hard-working and intelligent. _, I cant speak too highly of him. a. As a result b. In a word c. By the way d. on the contrary 306.The man to whom we handed the forms pointed out that they had not been _ filled in. a. consequently b. regularly c. comprehensively d. properly 307.Strenuous efforts have been made to _ government expenses to a desirable level. a. cut down b. cut short c. cut out d. cut off 308.I shall have a companion in the house after all these _ years. a. single b. sole c. alone d. lonely 309.Though already a teenager, Peter still finds it hard to _his favorite toys. a. part off b. part with c. part away d. part 310.After a long and exhausting journey, they arrived _. a. till the last b. at last c. by the end d. at the end 311. None of the servants were _ when Mr. Smith wanted to send a message. a. available b. approachable c. attainable d. applicable 312.In the dark it was hard for us to _ the numbers on the houses. a. make up b. make over c make out d. make for 313.I want to buy a new tie to _ this brown suit. a. go into b. go after c. go by d. go with 314.Only one little boy _ the plane crash； everyone else was killed. a. escaped b. survived c. submitted d. succeeded 315.Magnificent views over the countryside have often _ people to write poems. a. excited b. induced c. inspired d. attracted 316.The Prime Minister refused to _ on the rumor that he had planned to resign. a. comment b. explain c. tell d. talk 317.Not long ago, a person whom I know very well was _ an accident . a. related to b. involved in c. included in d. subjected to 318.Though he did not say so directly, the inspector _ the man was guilty. a. alleged b. remarked c. revealed d. implied 319.All Im trying to do is to _ why your condition has not improved. a. look for b. search for c. find out d. reveal 320.Look at all the corruption thats going on. Its time the city was _. a. cleaned out b. cleaned down c. cleaned away d. cleaned up 321.Young children soon _ words they hear their elders use. a. pick up b. make up c. turn up d. put up 322.Its _in the regulations that you can take 20 kilos of luggage with you. a. laid aside b. laid out c. laid down d. laid off 323.If you suspect that the illness might be serious, you should not _ going to the doctor. a. lay off b. put off c. give off d. make off 13 324.He always gives _ to his wives demands and does whatever she tells him to. a. up b. away c. in d. out 325.Colour-blind people often find it difficult to _ between blue and green. a. separate b. contrast c. compare d. distinguish 326.The car wont start because the battery has _. a. run up b. run over c. run down d. run off 327.It is difficult to _ a conversation with all this noise around us. a. carry on b. go on c. put up d. go ahead 328.My mother cooked the meat for a long time so as to make it _ enough to eat. a. light b. tender c. slight d. mild 329.The newest satellites can _ a thousand telephone conversations and a color TV program at the same time. a. bring b. extend c. carry d. take 330.Its _ my power to make final decision on the matter. a. off b. outside c. above d. beyond 331.I can _ some noise while Im studying, but I cant stand loud noises. a. come up with b. catch up with C put up with d. keep up with 332.She was complaining that the doctor was _ too much for the treatment he was giving her. a. expecting b. offering c. costing d. charging 333. When the whole area was _ by the flood, the government sent food there by helicopter. a. cut away b. cut down c. cut up d. cut off 334. The bridge was named _ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people a. by b. with c after d. from 335.There were no tickets _for Fridays performance. a. preferable b. available c. possible d. accessible 336.Many new _ will be opened up in the future for those with a university education t a. opportunities b. necessities c. realities d. probabilities t 337.The rain was heavy and _ the land was flooded. a. constantly b. ultimately c. consequently d. frequently l 338.They have been trying to arrive at a practical _ to the problem. a. conclusion b. solution c. inclusion d. exclusion 339. A good friend is one who will _ you when you are in trouble. a. stand for b. stand to c. stand with d. stand by 340.I find this treatment very _ to my health. a. advisable b. invaluable c. beneficial d. worthy 341.He was _ of having asked such a silly question. a. sorry b. ashamed c. guilty d. miserable 342.His discovery _nothing though he tried very hard. a. counts for b. accounts for c. comes up to d. depends on 343.I dont know why he _ in the middle of a sentence. a. broke through b. broke out c. broke off d. broke away 344. _ ! You nearly knocked that jug over. a. Look up b. Lookout c. Look for d. Look after 345.We must admit that the young man is highly_ in teaching English. a. keen b. capable c. able d. competent 346.They tried _ respiration but it was of no avail. a. artificial b. unnatural c. false d. unreal 347.We are interested in the weather because it _ us so directly what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel. a. benefits b. affects c. guides d. relates 348.I am writing to _ you most sincerely on your appointment as Headmaster of the Grammar School. a. salute b. applaud c. hail d. congratulate 349.The people of Germany were overwhelmingly _ this arrangement. a. in collaboration with b. in contrast to c. in alliance with d. in favor of 350.Children are very curious _. a. at heart b. at birth c. by nature d. from the beginning 351.The doctor said she would be _ duty after midnight. a. off b. through c. out d. over 352.After the death of their parents, the sisters got _ well with each other and never 14 quarreled. a. away b. in c. on d. out 353.If you do not fasten your safety belt, your chances of being _ will be greater. a. wounded b. hurt c. damaged d. struck 354.Attendances at football matches have _ since the coming of television. a. dropped in b. dropped down c. dropped off d. dropped out 355.My camera can be _ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions. a. treated b. adjusted c. modified d. remedied. 356.Chiidren who are over-protected by their parents may become _. a. spoiled b. hurt c. damaged d. harmed 357. _ your poor record in school, we think you should study harder. a. In regard to b In spite of c . In view of d. In case of 358.Police have _ to the public to come forward with any information which might help them in their inquiries. a. urged b. claimed c. called d. appealed 359.I am sorry I _ your glasses off the desk when I was wiping it. a. drew b. hit c. struck d. knocked 360.Why dont you have a night out? It would take your_ off your worries. a. cares b. mind c. heart d. head 361.Some hard plastics can be _ metals in manufacturing machine parts. a. substituted for b. taken the place of c. replaced in d. given way to 362.His understanding made a deep _ on the young girl. a. affection b. sensation c. impression d. admiration 363.Language can be defined as a tool by which human beings _ with one another. a. associate b. communicate c. exchange d. correspond 364.The man was under so much stress that he finally_. a. broke down b. broke up c. broke out d. broke in 365.This birds large wings _ it to fly very fast. a. make b. cause c. ensure d. enable 366. In what _ to a last minute stay of execution, a council announced that ermergency funding would keep alive two aging satellites. a. applies b. amounts c. attaches d. accounts 367.You are getting too old for football. Youd better _ tennis instead. a. take in b. take to c. take up d. take over 368.The noise of the plane died _ in the distance. a. away b. out c. down d. off 369. We can rely on William to carry out this mission, for his judgment is always _. a. effective b. sound c. subtle d. healthy 370.I will think the matter over and give you a _ answer. a. right b. last c. fixed d. final l 371. What _ to him is whether the job allows him to pursue his studies. a. applies b. refers c. happens d. matters 372. I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into _when judging my examination. a. regard b. allowance c. account d. observation 373. Mr. Bloom is not _ now, but he will be famous someday. a. significant b. prominent c. dominant d. magnificent 374. Important people dont often have much free time as their work _all their time. a. takes up b. takes over c. takes away d. takes in 375.Although the pay is not good, people usually find social work _ in other ways. a. payable b. respectful c. grateful d. rewarding 376.When I was very young, I was terribly frightened of school, but I soon _ it. a. got off b. got across c. got over d. got away 377.I caught a _ of the taxi before it disappeared around the comer of the street. a. vision b. glimpse c. look d. scene 378.In most of the United States, the morning newspaper is _ by school-age children. a. delivered b. posted c. conducted d. discharged 379.Language has always been-as the phrase goes-the mirror to society. English is no_. a. explanation b. excuse c. exception d. expectat1on 380.Some confusion has _ about who can join the association. a. arisen b. lifted c. raised d. risen 15 381.It was unwise of him to _ the unreliable data in his speech. a. turn to b. refer to c. keep to d. point to 382.The ceremony was not for the _ of the dead, but for the comfort of the living. a. purpose b. respect c. sake d. impression 383.I cannot give you a (n) _ for the type of car you sell because there is no demand for it in the market. a. expense b. charge c. purchase d. order 384. It suddenly occurred to Anne that money couldnt _ all that Bob had suffered in the past five years. a. make up for b. make out c. work out d. fill out 385. I think the Red Team will win the final game； its _ that they will. a. almost surely b. rather possibly c. very likely d. quite certainly 386.A neighbor may _a man of playing his radio too loudly. a. charge b. accuse c. criticize d. condemn 387.Many people complain of the rapid _ of modern life. a. rate b. speed c. pace d. growth 388.That boy is such a good violinist that he will probably make quite a _for himself. a. name b. credit c. fame d. character 389. _ the advances of science, the discomforts of old age will no doubt always be with us. a. As for b. But for c. Except for d. Despite 390.No doctors could _ the patient of his strange disease.4( a. restore b. cure c. treat d. recover 391.I am _ of the same old breakfast every morning. a. bored b. fed up c. tired d. disgusted 392.They are building the dam _ in with another firm. a. association b. correspondence c. touch d. step 393.He said that very clearly so that nobody was in any_ about what was meant. a. wonder b. doubt c. question d. consideration 394.With all three children at home all day, the mother was _trying to keep the house clean. a. to her hearts content b. at the mercy of c. at her wits end d. beyond her means 395.It is predicted that heavy rains are _ to flood the area in a few days. a. frightening b. warning c. announcing d. threatening 396.The persons that have the greatest _ on children are their teachers. a. effect b. influence c. impression d. impact 397.Cambridge has announced plans to establish a business school _ the masters degree in business administration. a. representing b. representing c. offering d. supplying 398.Many Europeans _ the Continent of Africa in the 19thcentury. a. explored b. probed c. searched d. toured 399.The detectives kept a _watch of the suspects house. a. keen b. complete c. thorough d. close 400.Two of the girls have to share one bed, but the other three have _ ones. a. singular b. separate c. private d. different 401.There are certain _ when you must interrupt people who are in the middle of doing something. a. situations b. conditions c. occasions d. environment 402.You should hire a more _ manager than the one you currently have. a. sufficient b. effective c. respective d. efficient 403.Pupils who pass the test will be _ to the next grade. a. promoted b. proceeded c. progressed d. increased 404. Knowing something as a whole is far from knowing all its_. a. instances b. characters c. details d. items 405. This ticket _ you to a free meal in our new restaurant. a. gives b. entitles c. grants d. credits 406. Although the weather was very bad, the buses still ran on _ . a. list b. plan c. schedule d. shift 407. Lets not wait any longer； he might not _ at all. a. turn over b. turn down c. turn on d. turn up 16 408. He drove fast and arrived an hour _ of schedule. a. in advance b. ahead c. abreast d. in front 409. Anne couldnt concentrate _ what she was doing while her family were watching TV. a. to b. for c. on d. in 410. The noise was caused by a dog _ a cat through the garden. a. chasing b. fighting c. catching d. following 411. All too _ it was time to go back to school after the summer vacation. a. often b. quick c. fast d. soon 412. The manager assured the customer that his complaint would be seen _immediately. a. on b. at c. to d. with 413. Is there anyone who _ the plans put forward by the committee? a. differs b. opposes c. disagrees d. refuses 414. I cant advise you what to do next ； you must use your own _. a. opinion b. thought c. judgment d. idea 415. George took _of the fine weather to do a days work in his garden. a. advantage b. chance c. interest d. charge 416. I dont know whether what she said is true, but Ill try to _ it- a. confine b. conform c. testify d. confirm 417. It was a good game, and at the end the _ was Argentina 3, West Germany 2. a. mark b. score c. account d. record 418. They have always been on good _ with their next door neighbors. a. friendship b. relations c. terms d. connection 419. Positions as teaching assistants_ good writing and speaking skills. a. stand for b. serve as c. demand for d. call for 420. The skyscraper stands out _ the blue sky. a. in b. against c. under d. beneath 421. Which sport has the most expenses _ training equipment, players personal equipment and uniforms? a. in place of b. in terms of c. by means of d. by way of 422. When I took his temperature, it was two degrees above _. a. average b. ordinary c. regular d. norma1 423. When I saw Jane, I stopped and smiled, but she _ me and walked on. a. ignored b. refused c. denied d. missed 424. As scheduled, the communications satellite went into _ round the earth. a. circle b. orbit c. path d. course 425. A large shop is divided into _. a. divisions b. sections c. departments d. categories 426. There was a _ drop in support for the Union in the 1974election. a. delicate b. downward c. distant d. distinct 427. The sailors on a ship are _ ； they are paid to do all the work on a ship. a. a crew b. a team c. a staff d. a cast 428. The town stands mainly on the left _ of the river. a. coast b. bank c. beach d. slope 429.They claim that _1,000 factories closed down during the economic crisis. a. sufficiently b. properly c. considerably d. approximately 430. Im not sure whether I can gain any profit from the investment, so I cant make a (n ) _ promise to help you. a. definite b. exact c. sure d. prompt 431. A narrow path _ the stream to the other side of the park. a. joins b. crosses c. unites d. passes 432. Her fluency in English gives her a(n) _ over other girls for the job. a. superiority b. benefit c. advantage d. priority 433. The mechanic examined the car engine _but could find nothing wrong with it. a. throughout b. exactly c. thoroughly d. suitably 434.Jane was hit on the head by a robber and was knocked _. a. mindless b. unaware c. brainless d. unconscious 435.It is _ impossible to find a good educational computer program in this part of the country. a. nearly b. barely c. hardly d. merely 436.When he woke up, he realized that the things he had in his dream could not _have happened. a. certainly b. likely c. possibly d. potentially 17 437.What he told us about the affair simply doesnt make any _. a. idea b. sense c. meaning d. significance 438.The sky looks lighter； I think the weather is clearing _. a. away b. out c. off d. up 439.If you put too many oranges in that paper-bag it will _. a. burst b. explode c. crack d. overcrowd 440. As a mother, she is too _ towards her daughter； she should let her see more of the world. a. hopeful b. protective c. modest d. confident 441.Hitler set out to conquer all of Europe in the belief that the Germans were the master _. a. blood b. species c. race d brain 442.There were beautiful clothes _ in the Shop windows. a. spread b. demonstrated c. disclosed d. displayed 443.Two or three days after the operation Bennett was beginning to feel _better. a. no b. somewhat c. any d. little 444.The moment someone broke into the factory, a burglar _ rang in the police station. a. alarm b. warning c. bell d. threat 445.One can_ even from ones unpleasant experiences. a. obtain b. earn c. benefit d. develop 446.Is it true that those old houses are being pulled down to _ new office blocks? a. make up for b. provide for c. give way for d. make mom for 447.In the United States, the black people, on the whole, _ a much higher unemployment rate. a. suffer from b. amount to c. reach for d. extend to 448. As the shortage of certain metals approaches, others must be found to take their _. a. share b. place c. role d. part 449. Youll never guess who I happened to _ the other day! a. run against b. run after c. run into d. run over 450. Most of the people who have lived _ the two world wars are strongly against arms race . a. out b. through c. on d. off 451. Jim always _ his classmates in debate. a. backs out b. backs off c. backs up d. backs down 452. Many dreams can be interpreted as implying a(n) _for a new way of life or new values. a. look b. worry c. exploration d. search 453.Why do you look so _ ? You never smile or look cheerful. a. miserable b. unfortunate c. sorry d. rude 454.They have _ their house into a number of flats. a. convicted b. converted c. modified d. innovated 455. It is not difficult to _the idea that machines can communicate information to us. a. admit b. receive c. accept d. convince 456. Dorothy went to work quietly, _ to work as hard as she could. a. her mind being made up b. with her mind making up c. with her mind made up d. her mind making up 457. You should have been more _with that customer； Im sure that selling him the watch was a possibility. a. patient b. straight c. consistent d. considerate 458. It is not easy to learn English well but if you _, you will succeed in the end. a. hang up b. hang about c. hang on d. hang onto 459. I bought an old car cheaply, cleaned it up and sold it the next day at a _. a. bargain b. profit c. benefit d. price 460. Because Edgar was convinced of the accuracy of this fact, he _ his opinion. a. held out b. strove for c. stood for d. stuck to 461. The strong storm did a 1ot of damage to the coastal villages: several fishing boats were_ |and many houses collapsed. a. wrecked b. spoiled c. torn d. injured 462. Medical care reform has become this countrys most important public health _ . a. problem b. stuff c. matter d. issue 463. The manager lost his _ just because his secretary was ten minutes late. a. mood b. temper c. mind d. passion 464. Although crowded cities seem to be a _ of our crowded world, only 10 per cent of the worlds people live in cities as large as Zhengzhou or larger. a. scene b. site c. symbol d. signal 18 465. It does not alter the fact that he was the man _ for the death of the little girl. a. responsible b. accounting c. guilty d. obliged 466. Please be careful when you are drinking coffee in case you _ the new carpet. a. crash b. pollute c. spot d. stain 467. Some plants are so _ to pollution that they can only survive in a perfectly clean environment. a. infectious b. sensitive c. delicate d. subject 468. He will agree to do what you require _ him- a. from b. to c. of d. for 469. Some old people dont like pop songs because they cant _ so much noise. a. tolerate b. resist c. sustain d. undergo 470. The enemy finally had to _ their troops from the occupied area. a. retreat b. dismiss c. return d. withdraw 471.The soldier was _ of running away when the enemy attacked. a. scolded b. charged c. accused d. punished 472.We place the highest value _ our friendly relations with developing countries. a. on b. to c. for d. with 473. The newspaper did not mention the _ of the damage caused by the fire. a. range b. level c. extent d. quantity 474. A police officer was sent to _ the crime. a. search b. investigate c. survey d. explore 475. You have nothing to _ by refusing to listen to our advice. a. gain b. grasp c. seize d. earn 476. As a result of careless washing, the jacket _ to a childs size. a. compressed b. shrank c. dropped d. decreased 477. You should have enough courage to _ up to various unexpected difficulties and never run away from them. a. live b. come c. bring d. face 478.The government is trying to do something to _ better understanding between the two countries. a. raise b. promote c. heighten d. increase 479. He hoped the firm would _ him to the Paris branch. a. exchange b. transmit c. transfer d. remove 480. Nylon is a kind of _ material widely used in our daily lives. a. mixed b. synthetic c. combined d. systematic 481.Having decided to rent a flat, we _ contacting all the accommodation agencies in the city. a. set about b. set down c. set out d set up 482. I hate people who_ the end of a film that you havent seen before. a. revise b. reverse c. reveal d. conceal 843. The old couple decided to _ a boy and a girl though they had three children of their own. a. adapt b. cherish c. receive d. adopt 484. Housewives who do not go out to work often feel they are not working to their full_. a. capacity b. strength c. length d. possibility 485. He is late again today. Ill _ that he is not late tomorrow. a. be sure b. hope c. see to it d. make it so 486. The machine needs a complete _ since it has been in use for over ten years. a. amending b. mending c. fitting d. renovating 487. The manager spoke highly of such _ as loyalty, courage and truthfulness shown by his employees. a. virtues b. features c. properties d. characteristics 488. Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to, _the color of his skin. a. with the exception of b. in the light of c. by virtue of d. regardless of 489. Since the matter was extremely_, we dealt with it immediately. a. tough b. tense c. urgent d. instant 490. The shy girl felt _ and uncomfortable when she could not answer her teachers questions. a. awkward b. amazed c. curious d. amused 491. The language barrier made communication difficult, but finally, part of my message _ . a. passed away b. came up c. got through d. went over 492. Once out of the earths gravity, the astronaut is _ by the problem of weightlessness. a. affected b. effected c. inclined d. related 493. A peculiarly pointed chin is his most memorable facial _. 19 a. mark b. trace c. feature d. appearance 494. Mr.Morgan can be very sad _,though in public he is extremely cheerful. a. by himself b. in person c. as individual d. in private 495. John Dewey believed that education should be a preparation for life, that a person learns by doing, and that teaching must _the curiosity and creativity of children. a. eek b. stimulate c. shape d secure 496. Although he had looked through all the reference material on the subject, he still found it hard to understand this point and her explanation only _to his confusion. a. added b. amounted c. extended d. burdened 497. However, at times this balance in nature is _, resulting in a number of possibly unforeseen effects. a. troubled b. confused c. disturbed d. puzzled 498. The patients health failed to such an extent that he was put into _ care. a. intensive b. rigid c. tense d. tight 499. I hope that youll be more careful in typing the letter. Dont _ anything. a. withdraw b. omit c. reduce d. leak 500. Does everyone on earth have an equal right _ an equal share of its resources? a. to b. at c. by d. over 501. In 1914, an apparently insignificant event in a remote part of Eastern Europe _ Europe into a great war. a. inserted b. imposed c. plunged d. pitched 502. What he said just now had little to do with the question _ discussion. a. on b. in c. at d. under 503. He decided to make further improvements on the computers design _the requirements of customers. a. for the sake of b. in the light of c. in support of d. with a view to 504. When she was criticized, she claimed that it was outside her _of responsibility. a. field b. limit c. extent d. range 505. Over a third of the population was estimated to have no _to the health service. a. access b. assignment c. exception d. assessment 506. The new appointment of our president _ from the very beginning of next semester. a. takes effect b. takes part c. takes place d. takes turns 507. The returns in the short _ may be small, but over a number of years the investment will be well repaid. a. interval b. range c. span d. term 508. Physics is _ to the science which was called natural philosophy in history. a. alike b. equivalent c. likely d. uniform 509. Professor Taylors talk has indicated that science has a very strong _ on the everyday life of non-scientists as well as scientists. a. motivation b. perspective c. impact d. impression 510. In developing countries people are _ into overcrowded cities in great numbers. a. breaking b. filling c. hurrying d. pouring 511. He made such a _ contribution to the university that they are naming one of the new buildings after him. a. generous b. minimum c. modest d. genuine 512. The students were _ an international energy-saving competition between towns in New England and Canada. a. attending b. participating in c. taking part d. conducting 513. I dont think its wise of you to _ your greater knowledge in front of the director, for it may offend him. a. show up b. show out c. show in d. show off 514. If you want to know the train schedule, please _ at the booking office. a. acquire b. inquire c. request d. require 515.When workers are organized in trade unions, employers find it hard to lay them_. a. off b. aside c. out d. down 516.We have to try every means to _ the costs of the construction project. a. bring off b. bring forth c. bring down d. bring back 517. New York _ second in the production of apples, producing 850,000 tons this year. a. ranked b. occupied c. arranged d. classified 518.The coming of the railways in the 1830s _ our society and economic life. a. transmitted b. transported c. transferred d. transformed 519.The lawyers question was a _ that caused the defendant to admit his guilt. 20 a. plan b. device c. trap d. plot 520.Nobody yet knows how long and how seriously the shakiness in the financial system will _ down the economy. a. put b. settle c. drag d. knock 521.Lightning is a _ of electrical current from a cloud to the ground or from one cloud to another. a. rush b. rainbow c. rack d. ribbon 522.I feel a lot of _ for her because I have been through the same kind of unhappiness myself. a. mercy b. bitterness c. worry d. sympathy 523. Writing is a slow process, requiring _ thought, time, and effort. a. significant b. considerable c. enormous d. numerous 524. It was difficult to see through the _ fog. a. dense b. crowded c. compressed d. condensed 525. In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _ his findings in logical order and clear language. a. furnish b. propose c. ra1se d. present 526. Before he left for his vacation he went to the bank to _ some money. a. pull b. draw c. pick d. gain 527.American companies are evolving from mass-production manufacturing to _ enterprises. a. movable b. changing c. flexible d. varying 528. Young adults _ older people are more likely to prefer pop songs. a. other than b. more than c. less than d. rather than 529. I cant _ what has happened to the vegetables, for they were freshly picked this morning. a. figure out b. draw out c. look out d. work out 530. All the students in this class passed the English exam with _ of Li Ming. a. except b. exception c. the exception d. excepting 531. Having been found guilty, the man was given a severe _ by the judge. a. service b. sentence c. crime d. crisis 532. Our company decided to _ the contract because a number of the conditions in it had not been met. a. delay b. resist c. violate d. cancel 533. Free medical treatment in this country covers sickness of mind as well as _ sicknesses. a. normal b. ordinary c. average d. regular 534. For the new country to survive, _ for its people to enjoy prosperity, new economic policies will be required. a. to name a few b. let alone c. not to speak d. lets say 535. We gave out a cheer when the red roof of the cottage came_ view. a. from b. in c. before d. into 536. She worked hard at her task before she felt sure that the results would _ her long effort. a. justify b. testify c. rectify d. verify 537. It has been revealed that some government leaders _ their authority and position to get illegal profits for themselves. a. execute b. take c. abuse d. overlook 538. Im very glad to know that my boss has generously agreed to _ my debt in return for certain services. a. take away b. write off c. cut out d. clear up 539. The French pianist who had been praised very highly _ to be a great disappointment. a. turned up b. turned in c. turned out d. turned down 540. The student was just about to _ the question when suddenly he found the answer. a. arrive at b. submit to c. work out d. give up 541.Cancer is second only_ heart disease as a cause of death. a. of b. to c. with d. from 542. According to what you have just said, am I to understand that his new post _no responsibility with it at all? a. shoulder b. possesses c. carries d. shares 543. Although I liked the appearance of the house, what really made me decide to buy it was the beautiful _ through the window. a. vision b. look c. picture d. view 544. At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, but halfway in her speech, she suddenly _ to another subject. a. converted b. switched c. diverted d. transmitted 545. Please _yourself from smoking and spitting in public places, since the law forbids them. 21 a. restrain b. hinder c. restrict d. prohibit 546. Features such as height, weight, and skin color _ from individual to individual and from face to face. a. change b. vary c. alter d. convert 547. Without telephone it would be impossible to carry on the functions of _ every business operation in the whole country. a. preferably b. precisely c. practically d. presumably 548. In Britain today women _ 44% of the workforce, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work. b. build up b. stand for c. make up d. conform to 549. The _ of blood always makes him feel sick. a. form b. view c. look d. sight 550. A healthy life is frequently thought to be _ with the open countryside and home-grown food. a. tied b. associated c. bound d. involved 551. Several international events in the early 1990s seem likely to _,or at least weaken, the trends that emerged in the 1980s. a. revolt b. revolve c. reverse d. revive 552. After the robbery, the shop installed a sophisticated alarm system as an insurance _ further losses. a. against b. for c. from d. towards 553. I was unaware of the critical points involved, so my choice was quite _. a. mechanical b. rational c. arbitrary d. unpredictable 554. The sports meet, originally due to be held last Friday, was fina1ly _ because of the bad weather. a. set off b. broken off c. worn off d. called off 555. He was very _ to go, but he had no choice. a. reluctant b. willing c. apt d. hesitant 556. I _ him to be careful because the road was dangerous. a. encouraged b. suggested c. urged d. reasoned 557.As I felt m much better, my doctor_ me to take a holiday by the sea. a. proposed b. agreed c. approved d. advised 558. He said the club was very _ for the members help and support. a. welcome b. grateful c. agreeable d. appreciative 559. The girl who found the gold ring received a generous _ of five pounds. a. prize b. allowance c. reward d. pension 560. Unless my room is warmer tonight, Im going to _ to the hotel manager. a. complain b. argue c. blame d. reason 561. Martin _ in a crowd because of his very red hair. a. makes out b. stands out c. shows off d breaks out 562. When Mary paid the bill, she was given a _ for her money. a. check b. ticket c. label d. receipt 563.You had better _ your seat today if you want to go to the game. a. observe b. reserve c. preserve d. keep 564. The bus company had _ the fare by 30% because of the rise in oil price. a. risen b. arisen c. raised d. promoted 565.The driver admitted that the accident was partly his own _. a. cause b. blame c. mistake d. fault 566. The old couple were _ of their grandson, who had won two gold medals and one bronze at the 26th Olympic Games. a. proud b. pleased c. aware d. ecstatic . 567. The old lady is very _ of her nieces. a. kind b. affectionate c. fond d. cordial 568. We are going to our house by building another room on to it. a. develop b. enlarge c. spread d. stretch 569. It is important that you reply to our letter without _. a. pause b. stoppage c. rest d. delay 570. Apart from those three very cold weeks in January, it has been a very winter. a. plain b. mild c. soft d. calm 571.The best student in each class will _ a prize at the end of term. a. receive b. catch c. possess d. accept 572. I did not dare to speak aloud or even _ to Alison what was in my mind. a. murmur b. whistle c. whisper d. hum 22 573. They must make up their own minds _ of our making up their minds for them. a. despite b. instead c. regardless d. ahead 574. It will _ time if we make the sandwiches the day before the picnic. a. earn b. spare c. win d. save 575. Bill doesnt _ what people say about him. Hell go on just the same. a. care b. concern c. worry d. trouble 576. It was a long time before the cut on my hand _ completely. a. improved b. cured c. healed d. treated 577. Mother heated the chocolate until it _, then poured it over the cake. a. deformed b. melted c. rotted d. softened 578. I cannot undo the _ in this piece of string. a. tie b. bond c. lock d. knot 579. Why cant you do this small for me? Ive helped you often enough in the past. a. favor b. demand c. request d. requirement 580. Are you _ when you say that you will help me? a. honest b. frank c. sincere d. profound 581.It was a horrible ride through pouring rain. _, he had a puncture and for the last hour had to push the bicycle. As a matter of fact b. In one word c. Most important of all d. To make matters worse 582. Old Smith would not _. He remembered what it had cost him to get a job. a. stop b. quit c. part d. withdraw 583. Paper clips, drawing pins and safety-pins were all over the floor. a. scattered b. sprayed c. spread d. dispersed 584. She _ her hand over the material, enjoying the smooth silky feeling of its surface. a. did b. glided c. slipped d. stroked 585. I wandered through the cool _, of the forest trees. a. shadow b. shade c. shelter d. coverage 586. I promised to buy my son a new bicycle but I had to _ him. a. displease b. dissatisfy c. disappoint d. disgust 587. The dressmaker _ the half-finished blouse but it was obviously too small. a. tried on b. tried out c. put on d. experimented with 588. I should like to _ in touch with old friends but I have so little time. a. maintain b. keep c. hold d. stick 589. Now that he has retired, he lives partly on his pension and partly on the _on his bank-savings account. a. income b. profit c. interest d. bonus 590. He spends his holidays in the mountains though occasionally he goes to the seaside instead. a. usually b. invariably c. inevitably d. seldom 591. After lunch I felt _ enough to ask my boss for a raise. a. strong b. bold c. calm d. urgent 592. As a result of the radio _ for help for the earthquake victims, over a million dollar has been raised. a. program b. announcement c. advertisement d. appeal 593. He will probably be awarded a Nobel prize on account of his _ achievements physics. a. obvious b. worthwhile c. outstanding d. distinct 594. Swarms of ants are always invading my kitchen. They are a thorough _. a. disturbance b. nuisance c. annoyance d. trouble 595. Mrs. Smith _ on her knowledge of home decorating. a. prided herself b. took pride c. was proud d. had pride 596. When he was questioned about the missing ring, he firmly _ that he had even seen it. a. denied b. defied c. refused d. claimed 597. He was here on some secret task, with a (n) _ passport. a. artificial b. imitation c fault d. false 598. Prices continued to rise while wages remained low _ that the government became increasingly unpopular. a. as a result b. with the result c. in order d. in consequence 599.They lay almost flat and _ through the tube-like underground passage. a. scrambled b. did c. glided d. crawled 600. His compass proved_ to him when he was lost in unknown country. a. precious b. precise c. valuable d. preferable 23 601. Sometimes the machine will go wrong without any _ cause. a. actual b. apparent c. natural d. excusable 602. Polar explorers have to be extremely _ to endure the climate and other hardships. a. rough b. hard c. tough d. cautious 603. The Himalayas are the highest mountain _ in the world. a. range b. ridge c. peak d. summit 604. We searched for the ring, but there was no _ of it anywhere. a. symbol b. signal c. sigh d. sign 605. She is making herself ill with _ over her sons future. a. thought b. annoyance c. worry d. consideration 606.The office lift is out of _ again. a. order b. work c. movement d. standard 607. I cant _ to have a holiday abroad on my salary. a. spend b. spare c. afford d. stand 608. He knew himself to be raw, quite _of making mistakes through his inexperience. a. able b. possible c. likely d. capable 609. Things went well for him during his early life but in middle age his _ seemed to change. a. chance b. luck c. career d. opportunity 610. Although I spoke to him many times, he never took any _ of what I said. a. notice b. regard c. observation d. attention 611. You can do it if you want to, but in my opinion its not worth the _ it involves. a. force b. trial c. attempt d. effort 612. The _ charged by the lawyer for his services was unusually high. a. pay b. wage c. fee d. fare 613. We had a marvelous holiday； only the last two days were slightly _ by the weather. a. damaged b. spoiled c. hurt d. destroyed 614. He has _ his heart on pursuing his studies abroad. a. set b. made c. determined d. resolved 615. He knows so much about the stars that I am sure it would k impossible to find his_. a. rival b. equal c. partner d. equivalent . 616. When I came through the customs at the airport, I had to pay _ on a clock I bought. a. fine b. fee c. tax d. duty 617. At the moment my car is at the garage being made ready for a(n) _ across Europe. a. travel b. voyage c. journey d. excursion 618. All the students were excited at the _ of a weekend sports competition. a. intention b. idea c. consideration d. view 619. This theory , _ from the work of certain early 20th century scientists. a. results b. rises b. arises d. raises 620. Well-mannered children have usually been properly _ by their parents- a. made up b. worked up c. brought up d. taken up 621. The sight of the clock _ me that I was late. a. remembered b. reminded c. assured d. confirmed 622. The soldiers were put in prison because they _ to obey orders. a. rejected b. defied c. denied d. refused 623. The workmen made so much _ that Mrs. Walker had to spend three days cleaning up afterwards. a. trouble b. damage c. mess d. disorder 624. He explained to her at length what he _ doing the week fo11owing. a. intended b. expected c. wanted d. meant 625. He grew very angry when he realized how he had been _ out of his money. a. deceived b. robbed c. made d. tricked 626. At the first _ of twelve everyone stopped for lunch. a. strike b. stroke c. hit d. blow 627. The water in the river was m clear that it _ the trees on the bank. a. shadowed b. shaded c. reflected d. deflected 628. Although John was the eldest in the family, he always let his sister take _ of the house. a. hold b. responsibility c. management d. charge 629. Carry this glass of milk into the next room, land be careful not to _any on the floor. a. flow b. spill c. spoil d. spray 630. Science has made great _ during the past 20 years. 24 a. advances b. developments c. movements d. increases 631. The old man got into the _ of storing money under his bed. a. tradition b. custom c. habit d. practice 632. If you make a cat angry, it may _ you. a. tear b. scratch c. snatch d. scrape 633 The map was drawn to the standard _of 1 to100, 000, so there was not much detail. a. portion b. rate c. balance d. scale 634. Please be quiet ； I dont want to _ a word of the news on the radio. a. miss b. lose c. avoid d. fail 635. Im afraid you have no _ but to come along with us. a. possibility b. chance c. choice d. selection 636. He may be a very clever research worker, but hes very poor at putting his ideas _ his audience. a. across b. about c. away d. forward 637. They decided to leave a big _ to the waiter because the food and service had been excellent. a. fee b. tip c. prize d. reward 638. His stomach began to _ because of the bad food he had eaten. a. pain b. ache c. harm d. upset 639. She looked everywhere for her book but _ had to return home without it. a. at last b. at the end c. in the end d. at least 640. Its rude to _ people when they are speaking. a. interrupt b. disrupt c. interfere d. intervene 641. The purpose of the examination is to _the students knowledge of the subject. a. try b. test c. inspect d. prove 642. The child was told to make a (n) _ for being rude to his sister. a. excuse b. admission c. confession d. apology 643. His _ of the glider was correct in every detail and could really fly. a. mould b. pattern c. model d. design 644. I _ her not to walk on the thin ice but she wouldnt listen to me. a. warned b. suggested c. persuaded d. consulted 645. Very few people _ for his party at the last election. a. elected b. chose c. preferred d. voted 646. I could tell he was surprised from the _ on his face. a. appearance b. sight c. expression d. feature 647. He couldnt _ the thought of leaving his hometown for ever. a. consider b. bear c. carry d. weigh 648. High interest rates _ people from borrowing money from the bank. a. discourage b. dissuade c. distract d. disturb 649. If the boy had _ the dog alone it wouldnt have bitten him. a. set b. left c. put d. kept 650. What measures have been _ to control the crowd at Saturdays football match? a. made b. given c. taken d. involved 651. He left in such a hurry that I _ had time to thank him. a. almost b. nearly c. rarely d. scarcely 652. She did not feel _ going out, as she had a slight headache. a. want b. wish c. like d. for 653. The car crashed into the train, and the driver was killed _. a. on the spot b. on the point c. on the scene d. at hand 654. Hes sometimes bad-tempered but hes a good fellow _ . a. by heart b. at heart c. with all his heart d. heart and soul 655. This creates an atmosphere _ to expansion. a. favorable b. preferable c. profitable d. superior 656. The multi-millionaire was threatened _ death by his kidnappers. a. by b. for c. with d. at 657. Kenneth _ the business when his father retired. a. inherited to b. succeeded to c. took to d. fell to 658. Everyone shared _ making the picnic a success. a. with b. by c. for d. in 659. A dark suit is preferable _ a light one for evening wear. a. to b. than c. for d. against 25 660. His letters indicate that he loved his son and took pride _ him. a. for b. in c. of d. on 661. To solve this problem we should draw _ all the evidence we can get. a. from b. for c. in d. on 662. Scientists _ that there is no animal life on Mars. a. assume b. resume c. consume d. presume 663. Although we still have some problems to face, _ our project has been successful. a. by all means b. by and by c. by and large d. at large 664. True patriotism _ putting the interests of ones country above everything else, including ones life. a. lies with b. depends on c. consists of d. consists in 665. It is reported that an increasing number of people _ building more nuclear power plants. a. agree b. favor c. consent d. approve 666. After their misfortunes the once wealthy family slowly became _ again. a. famous b. respectable c. prosperous d. impressive 667.The trouble is that he is not _ of what his fellow workers think of him. a. confident b. conscious c. conscientious d. worthy 668. Many women prefer to pursue professional careers _ stay home as housewives. a. to b. than c. rather than d. more than 669. We had to _ dried milk as fresh milk wasnt available. a. face up to b. carry on with c. resort to d. fall back on 670. Railways are _ to the economic prosperity of the country. a. essential b. useful c. reliable d. preferable 671. Gerald had most probably mistaken her _ another sort of girl. a. as b. with c. for d. to 672. She was resolved to show herself _ her good fortune. a. worthy b. worthy of c. worth of d. worthwhile 673. Shakespeare compared the world _ a stage. a. to b. with c. as d. for 674. I want a tie that will _ this suit. a. fit b. agree c. compare d. match 675. He didnt go into detail on the subject； he spoke _. a. in short b. in common c. in genera1 d. in part 676. Be so kind as to _ some time when you are free. a. come in b. drop in c. turn in d. set in 677. As soon as it started to rain we turned round and _ home. a. made for b. called for c. cared for d. searched for 678. Its true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We wont take the new one _, because we dont feel as safe on it. a. although b. though c. therefore d. instead 679. He rescued the child at the _ of his own life. a. danger b. disregard c. risk d. negligence 680. I believe that you are innocent of the crime and Ill _ you anywhere. a. stand up for b. stand up to c. back up d. sit up for 681. Alone in a deserted house, he was so busy with his research work that he felt _ lonely. a. all but b. anything but c. nothing but d. nothing other than 682. How _ earth did you manage to do that? a. in b. by c. for d. on 683. I am _ to death of being blamed for everything that goes wrong. a. fed up b. impatient c. sick d. angry 684.During their _ on the house, the police found a lot of dangerous drugs. a. attack b. search c. investigation d. raid 685. He is very good at chess. You are no _ for him. a. match b. rival c. equal d. correspondent 686. The tickets are all sold out. You should have booked one _. a. ahead of time b. ahead of schedule c. in advance d. long since. 687. This _ was conducted to find out how many people prefer rice. a. examination b. survey c. inspection d. test 688. I talked with Dr. Smith _ the telephone. a. with b. in c. on d. at 26 689. His argument seemed to carry no _ on the problem whatever. a. connection b. relation c. relevance d. weight 690. Despite hardships, she persisted _ her efforts to get a college education. a. in b. on c. on d. at 691. People in Southern China live mainly _ rice and vegetables. a. by b. on c. for d. through 692. Youll find that the community has _ great changes since you were here last time. a. happened b. taken place c. sustained d. undergone 693. He leaves his car at a parking meter for over two hours and always gets _ it, but when I do that, I am fined. a. away from b. off from c. away with d. off with 694. The offence _ which he is going to be charged carries a heavy penalty. a. of b. with c. on d. at 695. Bill is quite _ to the job of running the office. a. able b. capable c. qualified d. equal 696. Now I think its time you handed _ your exercise books. a. in b. out c. over d. back 697. He should _ be allowed to get up until he has completely recovered from his illness. a. in any event b. at any cost c. in no case d. under any circumstances 698. He is a man of a _ mood； he never finishes what he starts. a. different b. various c. distinctive d. variable 699. And if a man called Bronse rings _ for me, put him through immediately. a. in b. up c. off d. through. 700. They _ the Indians of their lands and slaughtered them. a. stole b. burgled c. robbed d. held up 701. She _ fainted when she heard the bad news. a. all but b. anything but c. nothing but d. would rather 702. He wasnt very_ on buying a car, but we talked him into it. a. anxious b. eager c. keen d. crazy 703. Mr. Smith is very jealous _ his colleagues success. a. in b. to c. with d. of 704. Without a passport, leaving the country is _. a. beyond question b. without question c. out of the question d. in question 705. Small boys usually _ little girls and refuse to play with them. a. look down on b. look up to c. look forward to d. look back on 706. We all _ the achievements he has made in his experiments. a. advertise b. confess c. admire d. realize 707. Wherever there is matter, there is energy； all changes of matter _ changes in the form of the energy. a. retain b. include c. contain d. involve 708. You cant leave the city: all the roads are _ by snow. a. covered b. blocked c. filled d. burdened 709. We were _ for half an hour in the traffic and so we arrived late. a. held up b. held down c. kept beck d. put back 710. She has fainted. Throw some water on her face and she may come _. a. over b. back c. round d. about 711. It took you two years to realize he was dishonest. She _ from the start. a. saw him through b. looked him through c. brought him through d. saw through him 712. Because she hates dishonesty she is _ yon her son when he tells lies. a. hard b. strict c. heavy d. tight 713. A good newspaper story must come right to the _ and save the details for later. a. aim b. summit c. point d. purpose 714. When my sister was in hospital, she was _on by a well-known surgeon. a. worked b. handed c. passed d. operated 715. He was _ for work, for he could not imagine life without it. a. worried b. proud c. eager d. keen 716. You do not benefit if you do your homework in _. a. hurry b. haste c. quickness d. speed 27 717. I didnt realize you wanted to keep the letter. Ive _ it up. a. torn b. pulled c. broken d. smashed 718. I must _ on your giving me a straightforward answer. a. persist b. insist c. appreciate d. stick 719. He sets _ a sum of money every week for his old age. a. about b. off c. aside d. apart 720. In _, I agree with your proposal, but Im not sure if it will acturally work. a. fact b. practice c. reality d. theory 721. He is all right _ he is left to do the job in his own way.740. a. so long as b. so far as c. as far as d. even if 722. I can _ him to you for the job. He is a very good worker. a. advise b. prompt c. recommend d. support 723. The case against Robert Jones was _ for lack of evidence. a. refused b. dismissed c. eliminated d. discarded 24. Im sorry to _ you while you are working, but I must ask you a question about English. a. interfere b. intervene c. intrude d. bother 725. The National Safety Council urges drivers and passengers to wear seat belts as a _ against injury. a. caution b. precaution c. safety d. security 726. The fuel gas, if _ some air, burns rapidly. a. mixed with b. involved in c. connected with d. joined with 727. People who walk on the grass are _ to a fine of $5. a. possible b. bound c. liable d. likely 728. It rained a few times during our holiday but _ the weather was fine. a. in brief b. in a way c. as usual d. on the whole 729. We found the evening boring and uninteresting, _ ,a waste of time. a. in general b. in short c. at length d. in particular 730. Since his childhood, one of his _ has been stamp-collecting. a. hobbies b. adventures c. likes d. jobs 731. After Tom passed his driving test he _ an application for his drivers license. a. wrote out b. filled out c. worked out d. made out 732. There was _rain and snow last winter. So we have a good harvest this summer. a. proper b. plenty c. adequate d. excessive 733. _ travel agencies may be organizing trips to the moon. Who knows! a. In future b. In the future c. From now on d. Later on 734. The _ of his speech was good, but the form was not. a. content b. essence c. point d. subject 735. We cannot expect her to do the homework _ to look after the children. a. as well b. as well as c. and as well d.so as 736. Our football teams _ has been excellent during the whole year. a. behavior b. action c. play d. performance 737. His behavior sometimes _ madness a. approaches b. draws near c. borders on d. adds to 738. His parents _ him to buy a computer. a. forbade b. discouraged c. prohibited d. prevented 739. The flight was supposed to take off at nine oclock but _ we had to wait until ten. a. at last b. on the contrary c. in the end d. in effect 740. I _ of his course of action, so I told him to go ahead. a. assented b. consented c. approved d. agreed 741. I _ a copy of Milton with my cousin for a copy of Wordsworth. a. changed b. exchanged c. replaced d. offered 742. At first I didnt know what to do, but then an idea suddenly _ me. a. occurred to b. hit upon c. flashed to d. happened to 743. A small child has to learn to keep its _ before it can walk far. a. weight b. balance c. scale d. stabliltiy 744. “Thats a very good _ youve just put forward,” said Prof. Smith. a. advice b. information c. description d. suggestion 745. I was on the _ of going out when you rang me. a. edge b. spot c. point d. brink 746. The curtain have _ because of the strong sunlight. 28 a. fainted b. faded c. lightened d. weakened 747. Doctor Smith was one of the _ in cancer research. a. pioneers b. advocates c. engineers d. founders 748. Any student who _ his homework is unlikely to pass his examination. a. denies b. refuses c. neglects d. reduces 749. Most children in Great Britain are educated at the public _. a. cost b. payment c. expense d. charge 750. He put in a special _ for an extra days holiday so that he could attend his daughters wedding. a. request b requirement c. demand d. enquiry 751. The condition can be well imagined when one small settlement is expected to _ 10,000 families. a. dwell b. reside c. inhabit d. house 752. She was afraid that unless the train speeded up she would lose her _ to Scotland. a. place b. seat c. connection d. change 753. In early times an armed contest was sometimes initiated by a (n) _ to fight and decide the issue. a. challenge b. call c. appeal d. cheer 754. The scientist has _ the behavior of birds all his life. a. noticed b. seen c. notified d. observed 755. Once we have _ the store, we shall owe money to no one. a. cleared off b. cleaned up c. paid off d. laid off 756. Allen placed too much _ on sports and not enough on his studies. a. importance b. emphasis c. interest d. worth 757. The dictionary has been completely _ after being in use for twenty years. a. revised b. reviewed c. revived d. renovated 758. Even though she hadnt seen it for many years, the woman _ her sons handwriting. a. remembered b. reorganized c. recounted d. recognized 759. That style of hat first came into _ when I was a small boy. a. market b. appearance c. fashion d. practice 760. Tom agreed with the suggestion _, but he thought that in practice it would not work. a. in attitude b. in principle c. in fact d. in general 761. We planned to have the meeting today, but it has been _ until next Friday. a. cancelled b. called off c. postponed d. transferred 762. The young surgeon _ his first operation successfully. a. made b. carried c. performed d. practised 763. Dont worry, there is _room in my bag. a. great deal of b. plenty of c. large amount of d. abundance of 764. He is _ the best teacher we have ever had. a. by far b. by chance c. by now d. by ail means 765. Our country has _ great changes in the past 20 years. a. happened b. occurred c. experienced d. taken place 766. If the electricity goes off, we have candles _ in the closet. a. in stock b. in store c. in case d. in hand 767. The commander might order an attack upon the enemy； it all _circumstances. a. depends on b. counts on c. focuses on d. exists in 768. The dull speaker could not _ the interest of his audience. a. attain b. obtain c. retain d. gain 769. The park was _ with people doing all sorts of recreational activities. a. live b. alive c. lively d. vigorous 770. We shall have to pay the bill _, so lets do it at once. a. recently b. naturally c. eventually d. lately 771. The first, second and third prizes went to Jack, Tom and Henry _. a. differently b. individually c. privately d. respectively 772. She is old enough to know _ spend all her money on clothes. a. not to b. better to c. rather than d. better than to 773. We always go to the seaside for our holiday every year. This time lets go mountain climbing for _. a change b. sure c. ever d. pleasure 774. My bike is at your _. You can use it any time you like. a. control b. request c. service d. mercy 775. It is not the consciousness of men that determines their existence but, the contrary, their social existence determines their consciousness. 29 a. to b. on c. in d. by 776. The train has left but is still _ sight . a. at b. on c. in d. by 777. What you say is true _, but I should express it differently. a. in a sense b. in a word c. in short d. in brief 778. _ the average, Smith trades in his old car for a new one every three to five years. a. By b. In c. Of d. On 779. We cant go into al1the details of that case now ； I merely mention it _ way. a. on the b. in a c. by the d. in the 780. The exercise is not _ difficult but just needs care and patience. a. by itself b. in itself c. of itself d. for itself 781. I hope to go tomorrow； _went I shall go before Saturday. a. in that b. in either c. in any d. after the 782. The Russians sent up the first earth satellite and caught the other nuclear powers _ surprise. a. by b. with c. for d in 783. _ his youth, he was not allowed to take the senior course. a. Because b. On account of c. As d. Since 784. I would agree with him up to a point, but _ completely. a. by some means b. by all means c. by no means d. by fair means or foul 785. John did pass the test, but _ he didnt know the subject very well. a. at times b. at no time c. for the time being d. at the same time 786. I planned to go by air, but _ second thoughts, I decided to travel by train. a. for b. on c. at d. by 787.Luo Shengjiao saved the life of a Korean boy _ his own. a. at the cost of b. at the risk of c. at the danger of d. in danger of 788. The police warned people to be _ guard against pickpockets on buses in the rush hour. a. at b. on c. with d. in 789. We stand badly _ money in our socialist construction. a. in need for b. on need of c. in need of d. for need of 790. I am writing _ my mother to express her thanks for your gift. a. on behalf of b. at behalf of c. in behalf for d. in honor of 791. He showed great _ in solving his problems. a. idea b. courage c. source d. resource 792. Invariably Father makes _ that all the lights are off before he goes to bed. a. clear b. sure c. sense d. haste 793. The guards were accused of _ the prisoners in order to make them confess. a. torturing b. smashing c. tapping d. knocking 794. If a person helps a criminal, he is also considered _ of the crime. a. conscious b. aware c. knowledgeable d. guilty 795. When _ with the evidence of his guilt, he confessed at once. a. brought b. encountered c. confronted d. exposed 796. Young women from every state _ for the title of Miss America. a. compete b. scramble c. secure d. strive 797. Well put you _ if you dont want to go to a hotel. a. in b. down c. for d. up 798. He was very angry. He refused to give any _ journalists. a. chance b. opportunity c. interview d. audience 799. Police officers working on the murder case have _ hundreds of families. a. demanded b. questioned c. requested d. required 800. Im not _ with beautiful dreams； I want beautiful realities. a. content b. keen c. eager d. anxious b. Voca5 801. Bob thought he couldnt go to the party because he had too much homework, but he went _. a. By all means b. at last c. without delay d. after all 802. Myra, in her efficient way, _ for Mrs. Morrison to come and light the fire and give old mother breakfast every day. a. arranged b. made c. let d. invited 803. His decision to sail _ his belief that the world was round. a. counted on b. rested on c. lay with d. consisted in 804. The car salesman took the customer for a drive in the new model in order to _ its improved features. 30 a. exhibit b. reveal c. demonstrate d. indicate 805. He _ the umbrella he had taken by mistake- a. recovered b. restored c. reclaimed d. substituted 806. The time is about four oclock, or, to be _, it is one and a quarter past four. a. precise b. concise c. proper d. appropriate 807. A new system of quality control was _ to overcome the defects in the firms products a. installed b. inserted c. introduced d. admitted 808. We cannot judge a person simply _ of his education. a. on the basis b. in view c. on the ground d. in light 809. But _ the circumstances confronting us it was impossible to continue the strike any longer. a. with b. at c. from d. under 810. You must insist that students give a truthful answer consistent _ the reality of their world. a. to b. of c. with d. for 811. Because all of the gas stations along the freeway were closed, we had to _ driving until we got to our destination. a. keep up b. keep on c. keep to d. keep down 812. He was _ to be a college graduate but he knew nothing about history. a. supposed b. regarded c. described d. assumed 813. It was after dark that two children were both _on the safety-crossing by a lorry. a. run down b. run out c. knocked down d. knocked out 814. The soldiers were _from leaving the camp after dark. a. ordered b. demanded c. forbidden d. prohibited 815. Now the _between the rich and the poor countries has become even wider than ever before. a. gap b. distinction c. space d. difference 816. I dont _ standing in queues. a. bother about b want c. care for d. expect 817. The climbers _ their greatest ambition by reaching the summit of the mountain. a. obtained b. realized c. exercised d. executed 818. Mr. Milton is a good man； if you need anything, you can _ on time to help. a. trust b. expect c. draw d. rely 819. My solicitor _ the lease and we both signed it. a. drew up b. drew out c. drew in d. drew on 820. I cant drive this car as I am not _ with its controls. a. content b. familiar c. satisfied d. aware 821. He is a man you can rely on. He never _. a. goes back on his word b. has words with anyone c. eats his words d. swallows his words 822. Mary didnt _ doing the washing-up, as she had already finished her homework. a. object b. care c. mind d. expect 823. Dont have him for a friend: hes _ a criminal. a. all but b. nothing but c. anything but d. far from 824. The dressing-table was bare, _ a pair of ivory hair brushes. a. besides b. except c. except for d. in addition to 825. The old woman is too _ about other peoples business. a. fond b. eager c. interested d. curious 826. The election took place against a (n) _ of widespread unemployment. a. background b. setting c. environment d. circumstance 827. The swimming pool is used _ by all the children in the neighborhood. a. in a sense b. in a way c. in common d. in order 828. His magnificent house is the _ of all his friends. a. object b. appreciation c. jealousy d. envy 829. Anything that is able to flow as liquid is a kind of _ substance. a. mobile b. variable c. fluid d. movab1e 830.She has a beautiful _ of stamps from all over the world. a. collection b. storage c. gathering d. accumulation 831. Im sure they couldnt have arranged it； they must have met _. a. at random b. by chance c. by design d. in luck 832. Youll have to buy some new shoes as these are _. 31 a. worn off b. worn out c. broken down d. broken off 833. She _ the wet clothes on the grass to dry them in the sun. a. spread b. scattered c. extended d. dispersed 834. Would you mind keeping _ on our house for us while were away on holiday? a. a look b. a view c. an eye d. an observation . 835. He _ in love with her at first sight. a. called b. fell c. rose d. enganged 836. So nearly are the plots laid _ that the whole farm looked like a giant chessboard. a. down b. off c. aside d. out 837. A great many people are often willing to sacrifice higher pay for the _ of becoming white collar workers. a. privilege b. advantage c. profit d. preference 838. The two men were _ of receiving stolen property. a. charged b. suspected c. informed d. doubted 839. Joan was the only girl who wore a formal at the party； and she felt _. a. in place b. out of place c. in the first place d. in difficulty 840. The baby is always _ his sister by pulling her hair. a. enraging b. upsetting c. annoying d. frustrating 841. Dark glasses are sometimes worn to _ the eyes from strong sunlight. a. prevent b. ensure c. protect d. reserve 842. This drivers license has to be _ every year. a. renewed b. requested c. replaced d. modified 843. The apples wont be picked until they are _. a. mature b. big c. adult d. ripe 844. Im sorry to hear that your uncle passed _ last week. a. off b. by c. away d. down 845. Employers expect their employees to be _ for work. a. timely b. punctual c. prompt d. urgent 846. I hope their plan will work, but they themselves are very _ that it will. a. doubtful b. suspicious c. certain d. confident 847. I do not _ to be clever, but I am not stupid either. a. admit b. deny c. claim d. wish 848. The two theories _ from each other in a very marked manner. a. vary b. differ c. distinguish d. separate 849. The reporter refused to name the _ of his information. a. origin b. root c. source d. resource 850. I have come to the _ that it would be unwise to accept his proposal. a. point b. understanding c. theory d. conclusion 851. Many old customs are gradually dying _. a. off b. out c. away d. down 852. There isnt any more coal； it has all been _. a. used up b. run out c. diminished d. reduced 853. I spent $500 for this multimedia computer. It was really _. a. a great deal b. a great bargain c. a best seller d. a dear thing 854. She _ she didnt know me when I passed her in the street. a. believed b. pleaded c. excused d. pretended 855. Bills father told him to _ that his allowance had to last all week. a. bear in mind b. make up his mind c. bring to mind d. turn over in his mind 856. On hearing the bad news, Tom sprang up _. a. for a start b. from the start c. at the start d. with a start 857. _ a lack of interest, the public meeting has been cancelled. a. According to b. Owing to c. Subject to d. Thanks to 858. Of all the four grandchildren, Bill is their _ one. a. favorite b. most favorite c. favorable d. preferable 859. It was Anns eighteenth birthday last Sunday. Her parents bought her an expensive watch and her boyfriend _ her with a bunch of flowers. a. gave b. sent c. brought d. presented 860. Uncle Sam stands _ the United States. a. by b. for c. up for d. up to 32 861. It is easy to take a watch _, but difficult to put it back together. a. apart b. away c. down d. off 862. We greatly _ your timely help, without which we could not have accomplished the task in time. a. thank b. owe c. appreciate d. admire 863. The cause of the fire that broke out in the plant last night _ the workers neglect of duty. a. persists in b. consists in c. lies in d. results in 864. To obtain a satisfactory result, you must apply two _ of paint on a clean surface. a. levels b. coats c. times d. courses 865. Her father _ her for being too free with the soldiers. a. scolded b. accused c. charged d. complained 866. In order to buy a house, she had to obtain a _ from the bank. a. fund b. finance c. loan d. debt 867. He doesnt work but he gets a good _ from his investments. a. wage b. income c. earning d. salary 868. Water being _ on the mountains, we have built many reservoirs. a. hard b. difficult c. rare d. scarce 869. She was an _writer because she persuaded a lot of people to see the truth of her ideas. a. influential b. accurate c. versatile d. productive 870. Because I dont take any sugar in my tea, I _ to forget to offer it to other people. a. get b. like c. tend d. used 871. She had to _ her dress because she had lost weight. a. change b. modify c. alter d. shrink 872. We are _ our holiday pictures on to a screen so that lots of people can see them at the same time. a. reflecting b. casting c. throwing d. projecting 873. She _ over the choice between the two dresses, which she considered equally good a. hesitated b. wavered c. reserved d. wandered 874. The firm is looking for a new _ for another branch office. a. spot b. point c. scene d. site 875. He _ the day when he could see his home again. a. looked forward b. longed for c. counted on d. figured out 876. Have you made up your mind yet_ where you are going to spend your holiday? a. so that b. such as c. as to d. in case 877. He said he was leaving the country _. a. for once b. always c. ever since d. for good 878. This television set is an improvement _ earlier models. a. with b. by c. on d. for 879. All particulars should be carefully checked. Nothing should be _. a. taken for granted b. left alone c. put up with d. put out of mind 880. England, Scotland and Wales _ the island of Great Britain. a. consist b. compose c. make d. combine 881. _ being used in industry, laser can be applied to operations in the hospital. a. Except for b. Furthermore c. In addition to d. In spite of 882. The wind blew hard. The waves _ the boat against the rocks. a. rushed b. dashed c. crashed d. crushed 883. Alone in London, without friends, work or money, Shelley fell into _. a. despair b. disappointment c. dissatisfaction d. disgust 884. To take part in a space flight would be an exciting _. a. relaxation b. pleasure c. pastime d. adventure 885. All of us were _ that the old man could walk on his hands. a. shocked b. amazed c. frightened d. pleased 886. The desperate search for timber and fuel would _ the destruction of forest. a. lead to b. break up c. come up with d. set off 887. He was determined to do _, not to any individual person but to the country. a. right b. well c. good d. wonders 888. He fell off his bike and broke one of his legs. _ he will have to be away from school for two or three weeks. a. As a result b. As a result of c. With the result that d. Without result 889. Some words are hard to_ because they have many different uses. a. say b. express c. define d. determine 890. The manager _ that the new employees go through professional training before they started working. 33 a. persisted b. insisted c. claimed d. preferred 891. Dont stand on formalities. _ yourself to whatever you prefer. a. Take b. Exert c. Help d. Devote 892. I felt _ and upset. What on earth did he want with me? a. displeased b. dissatisfied c. puzzled d. disgusted 893. She was an exceedingly kind woman, _ her friends, intelligent and amusing. a. loyal to b. royal to c. true of d. hopeful of 894. The new regulation does not _ until the first of March. a. go into effect b. put into effect c. put into operation d. put into practice 895. If we had known that she had planned to go abroad today, we would have seen her _. a. off b. through c. about d. out 896. Applicants are _ to provide evidence that their English is good enough to study in the United States. a. demanded b. obliged c. due d. necessary 897. According to Nobels famous will, the interest on his fund will be _ to five people who have made gnat contributions to mankind during the previous year. a. contributed b. devoted c. distributed d. allocated 898. I am afraid I dont have any _ in this matter. a. say b. say c. right d. idea 899. The po1iceman managed to _ down the owner of the bike. a. search b. run c. look d. track 900. The noise was so _ that only those with excellent hearing were aware of it. a. soft b. faint c. quiet d. inaudible 901. I have heard many different _ of the same story. a. sayings b. statements c. comments d. descriptions 902. The trouble with owning a foreign car is that _ parts are so expensive. a. extra b. surplus c. spare d. separate 903. By _ Mr. Smith is a bus driver. a. occupation b. profession c. work d. employment 904. Since we are good friends, you neednt stand on _ with us. a. politeness b. ceremony c. courtesy d. manners 905. Only a(n) _ few were invited to the dancing party. a. choosy b. elect c. select d. selective 906. Its the_ in this country to go out and pick flower on the first day of spring. a. case b. habit c. way d. custom 907. Ive made a(n) for you to see the dentist at 5 oclock tomorrow afternoon. a. appointment b. interview c. meeting d. audience 908. _ the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters. a. So long as b. As long as c. So far as d. As much as 909. The continuous rain set _ the harvesting of wheat by two weeks. a. off b. down c. out d. back 910. Lets get _ this old barn. Its of no use to us. a. out of b. rid of c. ahead of d. over with 911. I asked him where my sister was, and he _ the store across the street. a. indicated b. displayed c. pointed d. showed 912. One hundred competitors had _ the race. a. enrolled for b. entered for c. put themselves for d. put their names for 913. In recent years, new buildings have _ like mushrooms in the city. a. started up b. turned up c. showed up d. sprung up 914. I _ from among the crowd an old friend of mine whom I hadnt seen for ten years. a. figured out b. pointed out c. picked out d. found out 915. I cant see how, but will have to reach an agreement _. a. somehow or other b. somehow or another c. anyhow or other d. anyhow or another 916. We existed on nothing but the_ necessities. a. mere b. shere c. bare d. scarce 917. The seasons change, independent _ anyones wishes. a. on b. to c. from d. of t 918. He has been absent _ school for quite some time. 34 a. for b. from c. of d. to 919. The hostess _ to make my children feel at home. a. led the way b. made way c. went out of her way d. gave way 920. Many species of animals which once lived on the earth are no longer in _. a. existence b. survival c. life d. reality 921. After a while he _ to inform me of the progress of the work. a. set off b. set out c. started off d. proceeded 922. Peasants _ over 80percent of the Chinese population. a. make b. consist c. constitute d. account 923. In some countries men usually have to _ when they reach the age of 55. a. retreat b. retire c. resign d. quit 924. We should read the daily press to keep current events. a. in touch with b. control of c. track of d. count of 925. The noise was terrible, but I had to live _ it. a. with b. on c. through d. up to 926. Its rude to _ at other people. a. glance b. glare c. stare d. peep 927. He was in low spirits. Try as we would, we couldnt get him to _up. a. pick b. turn c. show d. cheer 928. Its easy to _ out what the consequences of that action will be. a. consider b. imagine c. infer d. reason 929. Her sister _ Sir Johns marriage proposal. a. rejected b. denied c. objected d. refuted 930. He is _ as having said that there will be an election this autumn. a. cited b. quoted c. reported d. supposed 931. The winter is already here and _ to be a most severe one. a. shows b. expects c. promises d. announces 932. The tailor was put on _ for murdering his wife. a. test b. dock c. court d. trial 933. Its such a pity that those fine old houses had to be pulled_ to make way for the new road. a. down b. in c. out d. off 934. A civilized people pays great attention to _ a war against crime and disease. a. practicing b. performing c. waging d. carrying 935. Instead of working, Jack was _ away his time. a. idling b. wasting c. throwing d. killing 936. The disease failed to _ to the new drugs the doctor applied. a. reply b. reflect c. respond d. correspond 937. John wrote to a pen friend in England _ for several years. a. to and fro b. back and forth c. over and over d. off and on 938. The workers marched in _ to the ministers office. a. manifestation b. procession c. progress d. demonstration 939. Never before had he felt himself so powerfully _ to the scientific ideal. a. interested b. absorbed c. attracted d. devoted 940. We were obliged to accept it as false in the _ of other evidence. a. presence b. absence c. missing d. shortage 941. Be sure to look _ your work at the end of the examination. a. over b. at c. after d. up 942. Another argument with his boss _ him that he should find a new job. a. realized b. reminded c. convinced d. confirmed 943. The match went _ before he had a chance to light the fire. a. off b. out c. down d. by 944. You can come to our fancy dress party on the condition that you _. a. wear up b. make up c. show up d. dress up 945. Father _ his friends to dinner at a restaurant. a. supplied b. served c. treated d. requested 946. You are allowed only 100 words in which to _ his speech. a. sum up b. take up c. make up d. draw up 947.The jury must _ the evidence before reaching a verdict. a. balance b. enquire c. weigh d. interpret 948. Scientists have spent years _ into the effects of certain chemicals on the human brain with no results. 35 a. studying b. investigating c. inspecting d. researching 949. The firm will have to _ production if it is to defeat its competitors. a. step up b. turn up c. put up d. hurry up 950. Youll never finish that job unless you forget everything else and get _ it. a. on with b. on to c. down to d. around to 951.From his appearance we may safely _ that he is a heavy smoker. a. conduct b. conclude c. condense d. expect 952. The appearance of the book has marked a new _ in the history of the question. a. beginning b. discovery c. area d. era 953. The shopkeeper is facing _ competition from supermarkets- a. fierce b. rigid c. rigorous d. stern 954. Carbon is a(n) _ while carbon dioxide is a compound. a. material b. substance c. agent d. element 955. His _ had always been to become an architect. a. career b. ambition c. idea d. attempt 956. He was very near-sighted, almost _ without glasses. a. invisible b. unimaginable c. helpless d worthless 957. Despite all the heated _ they had, they remained the best of friends throughout their lives. a. viewpoints b. standpoints c. differences d. arguments 958. He said the situation there was not so bad as had been _. a. painted b. drawn c. printed d. defined 959. If it wasnt an accident, he must have done it _. a. by himself b. on his own c. on purpose d. on design 960. When Tom was doing his French translation, he left _ for all the words he did not know. a. vacancies b. brackets c. spaces d. blanks 961. You can _ different kinds of people, dictionaries or maps, to find out what you wish to know. a. contact b. consult c. refer d. request 962. In a sudden _ of anger, the man tore up everything within reach. a. attack b. split c. burst d. blast 963. These envelopes are so small that letters have to be _several times before they can be put inside. a. folded b. turned c. pressed d. compressed 964. Albert Einstein was a mathematical _. a. inventor b. advocate c. architect d. genius 965. The bus ran over the cliff because its_ failed. a. controls b. gears c. brakes d. signals 966. The match was cancelled because most of the members _a match without a standard court. objected to have b. objected to having opposed to d. opposed to having 967. I tried to call you _ last night, but no one answered the phone. a. up b. on c. for d. off 968. He said he had great _ in his secretary； she would do the right thing. a. confidence b. knowledge c. acquaintance d. information 969. A baby learns to _ before it learns to walk. a. move b. climb c. creep d. mount 970. He _ many points in his lecture without going into any of them in detail. a. dwelt on b. touched on c. remarked don d. enlarged on 971. Accuracy is _ to the programming of computers.| a. fundamental b. decisive c. characteristic d. typical 972. The glass will _ if you pour boiling water into it. a. split b. crash c. crack d. spoil 973. The meeting broke _ at midnight and we all went home. a. through b. out c. down d. up 974. We tried to _ our conversation to arguments relevant to the topic. a. confirm b. confine c. restrain d. determine 975. When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary _. a. at hand b. by hand p c. off hand d. in hand 976. Roger gave me some beautiful Japanese stamps in _ for two sets of 1960 British special issue. a. turn b. exchange c. addition d. place 977. It isnt much of a car, but _ it was not expensive. 36 a. at most b. at best c. at any rate d. at any cost 978.How can I have put _ a pound since yesterday? Ive eaten nothing! a. on b. up c. in d. down 979. American school children should learn Lincolns Gettysburg address _. a. at heart b. heart and soul c. by heart d. in heart 980. In old times, property was usually handed _ to the oldest son at his fathers death . a. over b. out c. on d. down 981. My cousin _ his playground plans to the city council. a. subjected b. submitted c. yielded d. surrendered 982. _ his expert driving, we reached the airport on time, despite the heavy traffic. a. Thanks to b. Due to c. Owing to d. on account of 983. I dont know how Id _ to a situation like the one you have described. a. behave b. answer c. react d. reply 984. Under certain conditions of stress, some people _ qualities they had never known they possessed. a. produce b. indicate c. betray d. reveal 985. Its _ parents to teach their children manners. a. up to b. up with c. for d. on 986. He intends to _ the secretary he has dismissed by a less glamorous but more efficient one. a. substitute b. replace c. alter d. alternate 987. Before moving to another city, Mr. London _ of the house and the furniture. a. discarded b. dismissed c. discharged d. disposed 988. Although the family trusted her, she let them _ badly. a. off b. out c. down d. alone 989. The town _ a monument to the memory of its heroes who had lost their lives during the war. a. installed b. erected c. made d. set 990. The government has a very bad _ because it continues with plans that nobody likes. a. image b. impression c. influence d. position 991. The battalion held _ for a week in the face of heavy enemy assaults. a. up b. out c. back d. down 992. His job was to _ out the good apples from the bad ones. a. pick b. select c. sort d. choose 993. My father was born in Germany and still speaks English with a German _. a. pronunciation b. trace c. dialect d. accent 994. I had to stand in a _ for hours to get tickets for the concert. a. file b. row c. queue d. procession 995. The department is fortunate in having the most_ equipment with which to complete its research. a. desirable b. preferable c. up-to-date d. latest 996. Congress was then in session, and a fierce _ was going on over ratification of the treaty. a. debate b. discussion c. quarrel d. contention 997. The infected girl was_ from the rest of the family. a. dismissed b. isolated c. restrained d. confined 998. This story is not real, it is only _. a. imaginable b. imaginative c. imaginary d. imagining 999. Ice and water are the same _ in different forms. a. material b. stuff c. element d. substance 1000. When two people feel the same way about each other, their feelings are _. a. attractive b. mutual c. ripe d. typical 1001. He read a book on the plane to _ away the time. a. while b. waste c. kill d. take 1002. If you really understood the difficulties facing the government, you wouldnt be so _ of its spending reduction. a. particular b. doubtful c. critical d. crazy 1003. There could have been a war over it but in the end reason _. a. counted b. mattered c. conquered d. prevailed 1004. Dont judge a crime until you know all the _. a. circumstances b. situations c. conditions d. surroundings 1005. As soon as his party came into _, he changed the law. a. force b. authority c. position d. power 1006. I have tried _ to account for the riddle. What a pity! a. heart and soul b. in vain c. over and over again d. by all means 37 1007. The doctor allowed him to go home _ that he remained in bed. a. with the result b. in order c. on condition d. on the ground 1008. No matter how hard we try, we can _ do only half as much as last year. a. at least b. at large c. at last d. at best 1009. The defeated enemy army had to _ hastily from the battle field to the coast. a. retreat b. retire c. draw d. return 1010. The Oxford English Dictionary, is the best _ on English words. a. power b. expert c. edition d. authority 1011. Anything that is dropped from a height falls towards the center of the earth because of the pull of _. a. weight b. attraction c. gravity d. density 1012. Apart from blue eyes, blonde hair is also _ if Swedish people. a. specific b. characteristic c. peculiar d. particular 1013. Any government that refuses to meet the needs of its people must be prepared to accept the _. a. results b. outcome c. consequences d. endings 1014. She told us most of the story, but kept _ the bit about her uncle. a. off b. down c. to d. back 1015. The house has been _ ever since the Johnsons moved out two years ago. a. vacant b. empty c. bare d. void 1016. She _ a large amount of money from her father when he died. a. received b. accepted c. inherited d. took 1017. They had an accident on the road and didnt _ at their hotel until after midnight. a. check up b. check in c. check out d. check on 1018. I find it difficult to _ with him when he complains so much. a. sympathize b. approve c. consent d. correspond 1019. In many areas once infested by mosquitoes, men have _ malaria. a. cleaned out b. cleared c. wiped out d. knocked out. 1020. The fire was the worst _ ever to hit the town. a. event b. incident c. hazard d. disaster 1021. The heart is one of the bodys vital _. a. organs b. components c. ingredients d. elements 1022. The change was so _ that we hardly noticed it. a. invisible b. intangible c. gradual d. inevitable 1023. The talk between the countries has been conducted in a friendly, cordial _. a. means b. form c. climate d. atmosphere 1024. Our plane took _ so smoothly that the passengers could hardly feel it. a. up b. off c. away d. over 1025. An argument was _ because they disliked each other so intensely. a. possible b. probable c. inevitable d. decisive 1026. The shock of his brothers death _ him completely unable to work. a. rendered b. caused c. .had d. gave 1027. Disagreements among architects were t _ to the project. a. crucial b. vital c. fatal d. critical 1028. A _ man will stop at nothing to get what he wants. a. distressed b. wretched c. miserable d. desperate 1029. Deserts and high mountains have always been a _to the movement of people. a. restraint b. barrier c. handicap d. disadvantage 1030. The government had _ them permission to leave the country. a. granted b. provided b. supplied d. presented 1031. Youll end _ getting burnt if you dont keep away from the fire. a. to b. for c. up d. on 1032. _ his knowledge and academic background, he is basically stupid. a. According to b. But for c. For all d. Thanks to 1033. After flying across the Atlantic, Charles Lindbergh became famous _. a. immediately b. overnight c. punctually d. promptly 1034. All the workers in the factory are _ with protective hats. a. provided b. granted c. offered d. allowed 1035. It will cost you very little to give the boy _ once in a while； he needs encouragement. a. a hand in need b. a pat on the back c. a small favor d. a hint 1036. The veteran workers are doing their best to pass _ their technical know-how to the 38 younger generation. a. off b. by c. through d. on 1037. Her father flew into a _ when he learned that she wanted to get married before she graduated from the university. a. feeling b. emotion c. passion d. sensation 1038. The company will send a representative to _ their business in that region. a. attend to b. attend on c. attend d. take care 1039. _ their inexperience, these fresh college graduates have done a good job. a. Provided b. Given c. Seeing d. Taken 1040. He didnt live _ what had been expected of him. a. on b. through c. with d. up to 1041. She was m touched by his generosity that for a moment she was _ words. a. lost for b. lost to c. at a loss for d. at loss for 1042. The nurses in this hospital are most _ of the patients. a. considerable b. considerate c. attentive d. careful 1043. I will have him come and keep _. a. my company b. my companion c. me company d. me companion 1044. The little girl caught her _ as she saw the man fall from the tree. a. breath b. heart c. stomach d. tongue 1045. What I have done is open _ criticism. a. for b. by c. to d. with 1046. I am very sleepy because I stayed _ late last night preparing for next weeks test. a. out b. over c. up d. off 1047. He left _ an important detail in his report of the accident. a. behind b. off c. for d. out 1048. I often look _ my stay in England as a happy period in my life. a. after b. forward to c. through d. beckon 1049. We drove fast and soon _ other cars on the road. a. overtook b. oversaw c. overran d. overrode 1050. There is always _ for improvement however much you have already done. a. area b. place c. room d. space 1051. I much prefer factual books such as biographies to _ of any kind. a. imagination b. fiction c. narration d. romantics 1052. Its not safe to carry so much money with you. Youd better _ the money in the bank. a. invest b. deposit c. store d. save 1053. When one calls a man Jack instead of Mr. Hill, he is on _ terms with him. a. good b. regular c. formal d. intimate 1054. _； we have got plenty of time and money a. Take it easy b. Calm down c. Work to rule d. Feel at ease 1055. The old man took a great _ in collecting stamps. a. happiness b. pride c. delight d. hobby 1056. Their findings threw much _ upon the burial customs of the Indian tribes of that area . a. information b. clue c. knowledge d. light 1057. He considered himself a great singer, and _ he is justified. a. in a way b. in no way c. on the way d. under way 1058. State financial support given _ scholarships has stimulated the students to greater efforts., a. in case of b. in the form of c. in view of d. by means of 1059. Once he decided what he wanted, he would go _ it with a single mindedness. a. ahead with b. along with c. for d. after 1060. Let me see all the official _ concerning the sale of this land. a. articles b. writings c. documents d. licenses 1061. I dont see that I have deserved any fame and I have no _ for it, he once said. a. taste b. interest c. envy d. admiration 1062. The doctor told the overweight lady to _ meat from her diet. a. cut down b. cut back c. cut out d. cut off 1063. For almost an hour the workers were just _ waiting for materials to arrive. a. hanging about b. knocking about c. looking around d. going around 39 1064. Sometimes his lectures are boring, but _ I find them helpful and interesting. a. by chance b. as a rule c. by and by d. as usual 1065. Many petroleum products can _ as raw materials for the chemical industry. a. use b. serve c. operate d. work 1066. Sometimes you have to make a _ to get what you want. a. loss b. compensation c. compromise d. sacrifice 1067. How can you avoid mistakes when you are e in such a _? a. speed b. haste c. hurry d. carelessness 1068. A poor man has to _ many things which a rich man regards as almost necessaries in life. a. go without b. go back on c. go through d. go on with 1069. It is only _ that you see me here. I ought to be in the office. a. by mistake b. by surprise c. by accident d. by choice 1070. We must recover the stolen goods at all _. a. expenses b. costs c. cases d. accounts 1071. When they got back from the cinema they found their house _ fire. a. under b. in c. on d. at 1072. Arguing about details _ many hours of the committees valuable time. a. absorbed b. sacrificed c. assimilated d. consumed 1073. Dont eat anything that will spoil your for dinner. a. appetite b. taste c. interest d. appreciation 1074.It is encouraging to note that in recent years, the number of cigarette smoker has been _ the decline, especially among older people. 1075.As he lied to me, will never persuade me _ his sincerity or truthfulness. a. for b. with c. in d. of 1076. The journey usually takes six weeks but you should _ possible delays caused by bad weather or traffic jams. a. account for b. allow for c. make room for d. give way to 1077. The tiger is pacing _ in his cage. a. over and over b. to and from c. back and forth d. off and on 1078. If George cannot earn money for a bicycle, he will have to _. a. do without it b. do away with it c. have nothing to do with it d. keep away from it 1079. Mary was not promoted because she dreamed too much and fell _ in her lessons. a. through b. out c. behind d. off 1080. _ admiring his paintings, I dislike them intensely. a. Rather than b. Far from c. Instead d. By far 1081. Mike thought that he could get _ with the minimum of work. His boss disabused him. a. on b. off c. along d. by l 1082. Because he stammered slightly, the other boys made fun _ him. a. of b. over c. at d. for 1083. The Palestinians who live in the occupied lands remain as determined as ever to _off Israeli rule. a. break b. take c. shake d. cut 1084. Some studies indicate that young children stop being _ as soon as they reach school age because the classroom is a place where facts rather than imagination predominate. a. productive b. creative c. curious d. doubtful 1085. The true reason why Jane went fishing is as _ as glass-she didnt want to clean the house. a. superficial b. apparent c. transparent d. obvious 1086. When the opposing player fouled John, John let anger _ his good sense and hit him back. a. think better of b. make the best of c. do its best d. get the better of 1087. We have to _ this job if we want to finish by Thursday. a. hurry up b. accelerate c. get over d. get rid of 1088. The building was named Ford Hall _ memory of a man named James Ford. a. to b. in c. for d. by 1089. He did it _ gratitude for all she had done for him. a. for b. by c. from d. out of 1090. You may think you can get away with neglecting your responsibilities, but events will _. 40 a. serve you right b. put you right c. pay you back d. justify you 1091. The director decided to come _ and attend the conference. a. in person b. by himself c. for himself d. to himself 1092. My golf is not very good just now. Ive been busy and Im out of _. a. condition b. place c. fashion d. practice 1093. I gave him a present but he gave me nothing _. a. in turn b. in return c. in place d. instead 1094.You can _ out pencil marks with a rubber. a. rub b. scrub c. scrape d. scratch 1095. Tomato soup that is usually sold at twelve cents a can is now_ for ten cents. a. for sale b. on sale c. cheap d. on the cheap 1096. One of our water pipes has burst. We must send _ the plumber. a. in b. off c. for d. after 1097. I _ sight of her hurrying away but I didnt try to speak to her. a. lost b. caught c. was in d. was out of 1098. Mary wanted to stay _ with her friends and have a doll too. a. in step b. out of step c. on good terms d. in company 1099. I need a couple of days to think _ this matter. a. out b. over c. through d. better of 1100. They _ their time over most things and dislike being hurried. a. mark b. kill c. serve d. take 1101. She would go home, _ usual, for Christmas. a. like b. as c. than d. for 1102. His enthusiasm seems to have _； he never speaks about it any more. a. worn out b. worn away c. worn off d. worn through 1103. The director _ the letter to his secretary, who wrote it down in shorthand. a. dictated b. granted c. authorized d. drafted 1104.Peach trees are considered _ when they begin bearing fruit . a. ripe b. mature c. adult d. senior 1105. His inability to learn foreign languages was a(n) _ to his career. a. shortage b. harm c. obstacle d. adversity 1106. The workers demands are _: they are asking for only a small increase in their wages. a. normal b. moderate c. inadequate d. insignificant 1107. He _ his lesson about France with photographs of the people who live there. a. illustrated b. cited c. quoted d. explained 1108. Unfortunately, the rate of his expenditures _ his income. a. precedes b. dominates c. exceeds d. prevails 1109. While I was waiting for her, I _ time by looking in the shop windows. a. spent b. whiled c. took d. killed 1110. The players approach _ the music is quite different from anyone elses. a. at b. for c. to d. with 1111. The new president hoped to _ new procedures to save money. a. take b. establish c. make d. observe 1112.Many factors are work in the cooling trend of recent years- a. in b. on c. at d. with 1113. Profesor Truman _ all his students with his great knowledge of history. a. pressed b. impressed c. touched d. encouraged 1114. She had a great affection _ the town where she grew up. a. for b. of c. over d. to 1115. The Chinese nation has given _ to many national heroes and revolutionary leaders. a. rise b. place c. birth d. forth 1116. He _ never having had a serious illness. a. claimed b. confirmed c. revealed d. boasted of 1117. Scientists hope to break _ soon in their fight against heart disease. a. in b. through c. up d. down 1118. The oceans form the _ of the earths surface. a. bulk b. majority c. body d. mains 1119. There were five hundred _ at the college entrance examination. a. applicants b. participants c. candidates d. students 1120. The audience _ at the end of the play. 41 a. clashed b. collided c. patted d. clapped 1121. Children in school are _ into grades, according to how much they know. a. clarified b. classified c. identified d. sorted 1122. A substance such as sand may be either fine or _. a. coarse b. course c. large d. tough 1123. The page of a newspaper is divided into _. a. lines b. headlines c. volumes d. columns 1124. We _ an agreement with the enemy and soon made peace. a. conducted b. concluded c. confined d. composed 1125. He _ his essay from 3000 to 1500 words. a. combined b. condensed c. concentrated d. deleted 1126. He _ taking part in a plot to free the prisoner. a. confessed b. claimed c. confined d. recognized 1127. The basic aim of this Institution is the _ of cancer. a. treatment b. fight c. conquest d. study 1128. Christmas is coming. Its just round the _. a. bend b. turn c. curve d. corner 1129. The witnesss account _ closely to the policemans observations. a. responded b. corresponded c. agreed d. consented 1130. The New York Times has _ in France, Germany, and other countries. a. reporters b. journalists c. correspondents d. writers 1131. I am completely in _ about his plans. I know nothing about them. a. dark b. darkness c. the dark d. the darkness 1132. Its so cold outside that my fingers feel _. a. dead b. indifferent c. unaware d. unconscious 1133. _ are better than words when people are in need of help. a. Behaviors b. Conducts c. Deeds d. Performances 1134. I was to make some reply _ of my friend in court. a. in defiance b. in defense c. in regard d. in place 1135. In such a _ situation I like to weigh my words. a. definite b. difficult c. deliberate d. delicate 1136. For dinner that evening we had some _ turtle meat. a. delicious b. tasteful c. presentable d. elaborate 1137. Were moving to a more _ neighborhood. a. desirous b. desirable c. preferable d. respectful 1138. When I entered the kitchen I immediately _ something unusual in the air. a. felt b. recognized c. sensed d. knew 1139. The number of mistakes _ the mark you receive in an examination. a. makes b. confirms c. determines d. defines 1140. He often extended selfless help to families _. a. in difficulties b. with difficulty c. in demand d. in troubles 1141. Do not give the baby meat to eat, because he cannot _ it. a. absorb b. swallow c. digest d. draw 1142. In the _ light I could see the outlines of the beacon towers. a. vague b. dim c. indistinct d. ambiguous 1143. I havent read that book properly. Ive only _ into it. a. glanced b. peeped c. looked d. dipped 1144. The newspaper report _ with the account of the accident on the radio. a. varies b. disagrees c. discounts d. disapproves 1145. The factory _ its waste into the river. a. discharges b. flows c. disposes d. disperses 1146. Most people _ driving on icy roads, but he rather enjoys it. a. resent b. dislike c. refuse d. deny 1147. There were many religious _ in England during the 17th century. a. arguments b. discussions c. disputes d. differences 1148. He was ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in _. a. demand b. case c. question d. distress 1149. A good newspaper publishes both _ and foreign news. a. current b. latest c. recent d. domestic 1150. The engine has broken down and the boat is _. 42 a. drifting b. floating c. buoyant d. fluctuating 1151. The rain came through the roof and _ from the ceiling. a. dropped b. dripped c. draped d. fell 1152. The police had to _ force to break up the crowd. a. exert b. resort c. employ d. introduce 1153. You were lucky to _ being punished. a. escape b. escape from c. prevent d. stand 1154. His _ breathing showed that he had got over his excitement. a. smooth b. average c. even d. flat 1155. Some commanders found _ for not carrying out their orders. a. causes b. excuses c. descriptions d. exceptions 1156. John makes the plans； Dick _ them. a. does b. carries out c. executes d. exercises 1157. The _ include paintings and photos showing the life of the people. a. exhibits b. exhibitions c. displays d. shows 1158. He had lost all _ in his own ability to succeed. a. resolve b. reliance c. certainty d. faith 1159. The general _ the success by attacking the enemy on all fronts. a. continued b. pursued c. followed suit d. followed up 1160. Many people died during the _ subsequent to the crop failures. a. disaster b. calamity c. famine d. accident 1161. He is such a devoted football _ that he travels with his favorite team. a. professional b. fan c. amateur d. player 1162. From ancient times, the valley of the Nile has been made _ by the rivers floods. a. fertile b. adequate c. wealthy d. abundant 1163. There seems to be a _ of oil on the water. a. layer b. sheet c. film d. coat 1164. The lake water passes through a _ before it is piped to our homes for use. a. tank b. mixer c. tube d. filter 1165. He was _ $50 by the police for driving drunk. a. punished b. fined c. fired d. sentenced 1166. Everything seems so _ since Robert left. a. flat b. even c. tasteless d. stale 1167. Quite a number of his songs were strongly imbued with folk _. a. favor b. flavor c. affection d. emotion 1168. A cork will _ in water, but a stone sinks. a. fly b. flow c. float d. drift 1169. The river overflowed, _ the surrounding countryside. a. watering b. draining c. irrigating d. flooding 1170. She speaks _ though not very correct English. a. well b. wonderfully c. fluent d. fluently 1171. We often have had _ on the south coast during winter. a. smokes b. fumes c. flames d. fogs 1172. She said some bad things about me, but I have _ her for that. a. released b. freed c. forgiven d. regretted 1173. He hunted zebra, antelope, and other _ in Africa. a. game b. animal b. birds d. beast 1174. Some countries give rare animals to important foreign visitors as a _ of friendship. a. gesture b. posture c. measure d. means 1175. Mother has a (n) _ for making people feel at home. a. nature b. ability c. desire d. gift 1176. Johns mother _ with happiness when he won a prize. a. screamed b. glowed c. startled d. jumped 1177. The student couldnt _ what the teacher was trying to explain. a. make b. figure c. grasp d. gain 1178. _ for power, the general conceived a plan to overthrow the government . a. Greedy b. Keen c. Envious d. Desirous 1179. The frightened child _ its mothers arm. a. kept b. gripped c. caught d. took 1180. They will have to _ soon. Business is so bad. 43 a. put down b. break down c. close down d. knock down 1181. He had always considered her an ideal _ for his brother. a. company b. accompaniment c. companion d. companionship 1182. She suffered from a _ of feelings about her career. a. confrontation b. difference c. pain d. conflict 1183. She tried to _ her nervousness as she waited to make her speech. a. cover up b. break up c. knock up d. kick up 1184. The capitalist refused to give the workers a raise in pay, saying that it would cut _ the profits of his factory. a. out b. into c. back d. down 1185. He is _ to all requests for help. a. dumb b. blind c. deaf d. uninterested 1186. None of us understood what the lecturer was _ at. a. accounting b. explaining c. driving d. working 1187. When the hero returned home, his wife held out her arms and _ him warmly. a. embraced b. grasped c. seized d. gripped 1188. With high taxes and his small income Henry had great difficulty in _ both ends meet. a. having b. making c. getting d. letting 1189. At this moment he was _ in a very violent argument with someone. a. busy b. absorbed c. engaged d. fascinated 1190. Is he favorable _ the proposal? a. to b. for c. with d. of 1191. Trouble was expected at the football match, so the police had to be there in _. a. plenty b. full c. number d. force 1192.He gave each servant a _ present of a hundred dollars every Christmas. a. sufficient b. wonderful c. handsome d. considerable 1193. The husband and wife were never in _ or agreement about anything for five minutes together. a. sympathy b. harmony c. symphony d. consistency 1194. So dont _ heart, whatever you do. a. lose b. lose your heart c. take d. take to 1195. We are hungry _ news of our brother, who lives away from home. a. of b. over c. with d. for 1196. There is a hotel in the _ neighborhood. a. right b. immediate c. straight d. direct 1197. Many language teachers are _ to talk too much. a. tend b. subject c. likely d. inclined 1198. You should not interfere _ other peoples arguments. a. in b. over c. at d. into 1199. There are a 1ot of stars in the sky that are invisible _the naked eye. a. by b. with c. to d. for 1200. I like cooked vegetables with all their natural _ still in. a. water b. juices c. fluid d. flesh much 1201. The Americans and the Russians have _ many rockets into space. a. jetted b. ejected b rejected d. launched 1202. With these autumn rains the roof is beginning to _. a. leak b. drape c. drip d. drop 1203. He had carried out my instructions _ . a. to the letter b. to a letter c. to the effect d. as a whole 1204.The workers find themselves absolutely at the _ of their bosses. a. service b. disposal c. mercy d. expense 1205.You may not like him, but he has his _. a. faults b. merits c. character d. features 1206. His love of money is the only _ that drives him to work so hard. a. motion b .momentum c. motive d. mood 1207. You cant learn anything with a (n) _ attitude. a. negative b. practical c. realistic d. inconsistent 1208. A _ gain or profit is the actual gain after all working expenses have been paid. a. gross b. net c. positive d. negative 1209. Because I was _ in the conflict I was a welcome visitor. a. partial b. uninterested c. neutral d. indifferent 44 1210. Most of the soldiers considered the guerilla force to be a formidable _. a. rival b. match c. counterpart d. opponent 1211. In a (n) _ exam, you dont write the answers； you say them. a. oral b. aural c. verbal d. objective 1212. There are a number of words in the English language which were French _. a. of origin b. in origin c. in the original d. in source 1213. I usually go on holiday with a friend, but this year I have decided to go _. a. of my own accord b. on my own account c. of my own d. on my own 1214. I have several plans in my mind, but one _ seems good and feasible. a. in general b. in part c. in particular d. in brief 1215. Thats my theory, but _ I am very weak. a. n fact b. in principle c. in practice d. on the whole 1216. He signed his name _ of two witnesses. a. in the presence b. in the face c. in the sight d. in place 1217. Which party will be in _ after the next general election? a. position b. turn c. authority d. office 1218. He hit the other boxer so hard that he broke his lower _. a. chin b. cheek c. jaw d. throat 1219. This blue flower is known by _ names in other parts of England. a. separate b. various c. plentiful d. variable 1220. Although only of _ intelligence, he speaks four languages fluently. a. average b. middle c. mean d. normal 1221. Lington Smith is the person who can advise you best. _, he is coming here tomorrow . a. In particular b. In fact c. In brief d. In short 1222. Are you going to attend Prof-Barkers _ on Brain Electronics tomorrow? a. conference b. discussion c. debate d. lecture 1223. He always studies the _ in the paper as he wants to find a good second-hand car. a. advertisements b. columns c. publications d. developments 1224. You must remember not to _ from the point when you write an essay. a. leave b. divert c. wander d. separate 1225. The murderer proved to be an apparently well-behaved _ middle-aged man. a. ignorant b. innocent c. offensive d. irritable 1226. I have a number of _ to make about this hotel so I wish to see the manager. a. claims b. accusations c. explanations d. complaints 1227. Mrs. Brown was very _ when she broke her beautiful teapot. a. upset b. offended c. annoyed d. irritated 1228. There is something wrong with his vocal chords. As a result he has always been _. a. silent b. quiet c. dumb d. speechless 1229. In the market, the merchants _ and joked with their friends and neighbors. a. chatted b. bargained c. discussed d. communicated 1230. After the battle, the _ the soldiers were helped by those who could walk. a. wounded b. injured c. hurt d. broken 1231. Call for me at any time that _you. a. fits b. satisfies c. suits d. meets 1232. The policeman _ everything he had noticed to the inspector. a. accounted b. reported c. informed d. interpreted 1233. Be careful how you _ that jug； it will break very easily. a. control b. operate c. handle d. employ 1234. He was afraid that the branch might bend over and break, and he would be sent _ to the ground. a. crashing b. dropping c. falling d. flying 1235. This year the farmers were just able to gather in the _before the fine weather came to an end. a. collection b. seed c. yield d. harvest 1236. We couldnt cut the string because the _ of the knife was not sharp enough. a. blade b. edge c. side d. front 1237. When I applied for my passport to be renewed, I had to send in a _ photograph. a. new b. fresh c. late d. recent 1238. Im _ to get the tickets for the show today, as there are hardly any left. a. worried b. curious c. anxious d. interested 45 1239. A hush fell over the guests who had _ for the wedding celebration. a. assembled b. participated c. attended d. summoned 1240. The scientist worked for a long time but could not solve his problem； then, after many hours, he _ the right solution. a. occurred to b. flashed across c. hit upon d. dawned on 1241. He read through the papers and made a(n) _ of their contents. a. compression b. abstract c. shortage d. concentration 1242. It doesnt make a bit of _ if you are late to my party. I just want you to come. a. difficulty b. trouble c. difference d. sense 1243. The _ of accidents on that road gives the doctors a lot of work. a. figure b. number c. occurrence d. frequency 1244. By _ of his lameness, the boy could not play games. a. reason b. excuse c. account d. ground 1245. The inventor _ his original design to increase the machines efficiency. a. changed b. altered c. converted d. modified 1246. He was seriously ill for some days, and his wife _ him kindly. a. attended b. nursed c. cared d. cherished 1247. This instrument can _ the temperature of the room as you please. a. modify b. stabilize c. regulate d. normalize 1248. I want you to describe all the events of that morning in _. a. priority b. urgency c. time d. sequence 1249. The employees are _ to the rules and regulations of the company. a. subject b. liable c. apt d. submissive 1250. We are not such people as would _ principles for immediate benefits. a. change b. trade c. betray d. ignore 1251. _ we think of Rose, we have to admit that hes a highly competent man. a. However b. No matter c. Somewhat d. Whatever 1252. The doctor _ a new medicine for the pain in my joints. a. described b. subscribed c. prescribed d. ascribed 1253. The policeman reported that the escaped prisoner was still _. a. in jail b. at large c. with freedom d. at random 1254. When the fire broke out in the cinema, the people _ and ran in all directions. a. kept their heads b. turned their heads c. held their heads up d. lost their heads 1255. Thats what I know about it. If you wish for any _ explanation, you had better apply in person to the manager. a. further b. concrete c. detail d. general 1256. The reporter asked the general to _on his statement. a. detail b. elaborate c. touch d. comment 1257. The teacher _ a very active part in this type of classroom activity. a. does b. plays c. performs d. conducts 1258. The old man _ the events of the time in accordance with his peculiar ideas. a. understood b. forecast c. told d. interpreted 1259. The Italians rejected his complaints on the _ that such sales were no threat to the United States. a. reason b. plea c. grounds d. excuse 1260. Some sparks from a passing train _ fire to the haystack. a. set b. caught c. drew d. opened 1261. The wild life in Africa is extremely _. a. variable b. sufficient c. diverse d. distinctive 1262. Many salesmen receive a _ of 10 per cent on all sales made. a. fund b. sum c. commission d. reward 1263. The light bulb in the bathroom _ and Father put in a new one. a. went out b. wore out c. broke out d. burnt out 1264. The children hardly see anyone, _ from their parents. a. apart b. besides c. except d. but 1265. Mary has become _ to a boy named Bill； she cant go without him for a moment. a. fond b. attached c. preferable d. superior 1266. He will remain in hospital for the _ of the school year. a. extension b. time c. duration d. era 1267. People with radical ideas may find themselves in _ with the forces of the law. 46 a. collision b. contrast c. opposition d. comparison 1268. A doctor must always _ against passing on disease to his family. a. watch b. alert c. caution d. guard 1269. They were given nothing _ dry bread and water for their evening meal. a. rather than b. other than c. less than d. worse than 1270. In _ to your appeal, Im enclosing a check for $200. a. contrast b. reference c. response d. correspondence 1271. Some people have greater _ to pain than others. a. endurance b. tolerance c. resistance d. obedience 1272. The nice present she gave you _ for what she thinks of you. a. reflected b. expressed c. indicated d. spoke volumes 1273. You must _ your word if you promised to take the children to the cinema. a. keep b. observe c. obey d. follow 1274. The payment that the motorist will have to make will be _ to the amount of damage he has done to the other persons car. a. related b. relevant c. proportional d. consistent 1275. Every Saturday evening it is our custom to meet and review the _ weeks contents. a. last b. previous c. prior d. former 1276. He was _ only by his wish to help me, and expected nothing in return. a. activated b. encouraged c. inspired d. motivated 1277. She did not go out because of the _cold. a. tense b. intense c. intensive d. extensive 1278. He claimed $5,000,000 _ from his employers for the loss of his right arm while at work. a. damage b. damages c. compensation d. pension 1279. It is impossible to _ the story d the First World War into a few pages. a. compress b. concentrate c. diminish d. minimize 1280. We will take a(n) _ on the weather and have the party outdoors. a. opportunity b. luck c. chance d. reliance 1281. The last half of the nineteenth century _ the steady improvement in the means travel. a. tested b. proved c. confirmed d. witnessed 1282. Sometimes the student may be asked to write about his _ to a certain book or article that has some bearing on the subject being studied. a. comment b. reaction c. impression d. comprehension 1283. The pursuit of leisure on the part of the employees will certainly not _ their prospect of promotion. a. spur b. induce c. further d. reinforce 1284. Sentences today _ from 5 or 6 words to 70, with the majority not far from 20. a. range b. alter c. separate d. differ 1285. When you are traveling you should put _ on your luggage. a. signatures b. labels c. signs d. marks 1286. When gold was discovered the miners were _ of excitement. a. in a fever b. at the mercy c. by reason d. in favor 1287. We must learn to _ erroneous ideas through debate and reasoning. a. win b. prevail c. conquer d. triumph 1288. Workers and peasants _ 80 to 90 percent of Chinas population. a. consist b. comprise c. make d. account 1289. Did you notice how that girl _ all the younger children about? a. conducted b. directed c. bossed d. commanded 1290. He has been _ from practicing medicine. a. forbidden b. refrained c. restricted d. barred 1291. The suspect is accu