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历年四级词汇真题2006年6月17日41.A special feaure of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty to_together in research activities.A) involveB) specializeC) participateD) consist42.American college students are increasingly_with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.A) discharged B) dominatedC) boostedD) burdened43.Some people argue that the death_does not necessarily reduce the number of murders.A) penaltyB) patternC) plotD) practice44. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to _the habit of smoking .A) turn upB) pick upC) make upD) draw up45.The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and life skills they learned in sports and_them to another area of life. A) applyB) utilizeC) employD) exert46.Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to_honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) dissolveB) disguiseC) discountD) distnguish47.Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good_on a potential employer.A) illusion B) impression C) reflectionD) reputation48.Being out of work, Jane can no longer_friends to dinners and morvies as she used to .A) treat B) appealC) urgeD) compel49.Although they lost their jobs,savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple to _their comfortable home.A) look forward toB) catch up withC) hold on toD) come in for50.The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers,plus their motivation and_.A) possessionsB) possibilitiesC) privilegesD) preferences51.With the increasing unemployment rate ,workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to be _.A) laid asideB) laid upC) laid outD) laid off52.peoples expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense of well-being than their_state does.A) primitiveB) mondernC) currentD) initial53._by the superstars on television,the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.A) ImitatedB) InsuredC) ImposedD) Inspired54.The physical difference between men and women can be _directly to our basic roles as hunters and child-bearers.A) switchedB) tracedC) pursuedD) followed55.Many women still feel that they are being _by a male culture ,particularly in the pofessional services sector.A) held outB) held onC) held forthD) held back56.The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been _only to the very rich.A) manageableB) acceptableC) affordableD) measurable57.After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no _to go the party with us.A) moodB) emotionC) senseD) taste58.It is clear that the dog has a much greater_of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A) compositionB) compoundC) proportionD) percent59.The is already clear _to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.A) witnessB) evidenceC) identutyD) certification60.Mnumerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroom_.A) functionB) behaviorC) performanceD) display61.In the US,88percent of smokers had started before they were 18 .despite the fact that it is _ to sell cigarettes to anyone under that age.A) illegalB) irrationalC) liberalD) liable62.Although many experts agree that more children are overweight,there is debate over the best way to_the problem.A) relateB) fileC) attachD) tackle63.Sadly, as spending on private gardens has _.spending on public parks has generally declined.A)lifted B) flowmC) heightenedD) soared64.Its good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually_from the Bible.A) acquireB) deriveC) resultD) obtain65.According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminals most memorable facial_.A) featureB) signatureC) hintD) spot66.An important factor in determing how well you perform in an examination is the_of you mind.A) caseB) circumstanceC) stateD) situation68.TOM, did it ever_to you that you would be punished for cheating on exams?A) strikeB) happenC) occourD) reflect69.Lung cancer like some other cancers,often doesnt produce _until it is too late and has spread beyound the chest to the brain ,liver or bones.A) symbolsB) symptomsC) trailsD) therapies70.Research shows that there is no_relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feeel good about life.A) successiveB) sincereC) significantD) subsequent2005年12月41.Somepeoplebelievethatsinceoilisscarce,the_ofthemotorindustryisuncertain. A)terminalB)benefitC)fateD)estimate 42.Tospeedupthe_ofletters,thePostOfficeintroducedautomaticsorting. A)treatmentB)deliveryC)transmissionD)departure 43.Theseoverseasstudentsshowgreat_for learninganewlanguage. A)enthusiasmB)authorityC)conventionD)faith 44.Thedefenselawyerwasquestioningtheoldmanwhowasoneofthe_ofthemurdercommittedlastmonth. A)observersB)witnessesC)audiencesD)viewers 45.Politicallythesenationstendtobe_,withveryhighbirthratesbutpooreducationandverylowlevelsofliteracy. A)unstableB)reluctantC)rationalD)unsteady 46.Thechairmanwasblamedforlettinghissecretary_toomuchworklastweek. A)taketoB)takeoutC)takeawayD)takeon 47.Youtrytogetsomesleep.Ill_thepatientsbreakfast,saidthenurse. A)seetoB)sticktoC)gettoD)leadto 48.TheLondonMarathonisadifficultrace._,thousandsofrunnersparticipateeveryyear. A)ThereforeB)FurthermoreC)AccordinglyD)Nevertheless 49.Thebankrefusedto_himanymoney,sohehadtopostponebuyingahouse. A)creditB)borrowC)loanD)lease 50. Themoreanationscompanies_factoriesabroad,thesmallerthatcountrysrecordedexportswillbe. A)lieB)spotC)standD)locate 51.Beingignorantofthelawisnotacceptedasan_forbreakingthelaw. A)excuseB)intentionC)optionD)approval 52.Withintwodays,thearmyfiredmorethantwohundredrocketsandmissilesatmilitary_inthecoastalcity. A)goalsB)aimsC)targetsD)destinations 53.Itissaidinsomepartsoftheworld,goats,ratherthancows,serveasavital_ofmilk. A)storageB)reserveC)resourceD)source 54.Thislightistoo_formetoreadby.Dontwehaveabrighterbulbsomewhere:saidtheelderlyman. A)mildB)dimC)minuteD)slight 55.WehavearrangedtogotothecinemaonFriday,butwecanbe_andgoanotherday. A)reliableB)probableC)feasibleD)flexible 56.Wearequitesurethatwecan_ourpresentdifficultiesandfinishthetaskaccordingtoschedule. A)getacrossB)getoverC)getawayD)getoff 57._ recentdevelopmentswedonotthinkyourschemeispractical. A)getacrossB)getoverC)getawayD)getoff 58.Jessicawas_ fromthe warehousetotheaccountingoffice,whichwasconsideredapromotion. A)deliveredB)exchangedC)transferredD)transformed 59.Mr.Smithaskedhissecretaryto_anewparagraphintheannualreportshewastyping. A)injectB)installC)invadeD)insert 60.Theresthelivingroomstilltobe_,sothatsmynextproject. A)abandonedB)decoratedC)dissolvedD)assessed 61.Theoldpapermillhasbeen_tomakewayforanewshoppingcentre. A)abandonedB)decoratedC)dissolvedD)helddown 62.Itmaybenecessarytostop_inthelearningprocessandgobacktothedifficultpointsinthelessons. A)atadistanceB)atintervalsC)atcaseD)atlength 63.Yorcanhireabicycleinmanyplaces.Usuallyyoullhavetopaya_. A)fareB)atintervalsC)ateaseD)atlength 64.Mygrandfatherhadalwaystakena_interestinmywork,andIhadanequaladmirationforthestoriesofhistime. A)splendidB)weightyC)vagueD)keen 65._quantitiesofwaterarebeingusednowadayswiththerapiddevelopmentofindustryandagriculture. A)ExcessiveB)ExtensiveC)ExtremeD)exclusive66.Johncannotaffordtogotouniversity,_goingabroad. A)nothingbutB)anythingbutC)nottospeakofD)nothingtospeakof67.Mostlaboratoryandfieldstudiesofhumanbehavior_takingasituationalphotographatagiventimeandinagivenplace. A)involveB)composeC)encloseD)attach 68.Ifyoudontliketoswim,you_aswellstayathome. A)shouldB)mayC)canD)would 69.Dr.Smithwasalways_thepoorandthesick,oftenprovidingthemwithfreemedicalcare. A)remindedofB)absorbedinC)tendedbyD)concernedabout 70.ThomasJeffersonandJohnAdamsdiedonJuly4,1826,thefiftieth_ofAmericanIndependence. A)ceremonyB)occasionC)occurrenceD)anniversary2005年06月41. A word processor is much better than a typewriter in that it enables you to enter and _your text more easily A) registerB) edit C) propose D) discharge42. We dont know why so many people in that region like to wear dresses of such _colors A) low B) humbleC) mild D) dull43. The news has just _ that the president is going to visit China next month A) come down B) come upC) come out D) come about 44. The _ that exists among nations could certainly be lessened if misunderstanding and mistrust were removed A) tension B) strain C) stress D) intensity45. The other day , Mum and I went to St. Jamess Hospital , and they did lots and lots of tests on me , most of them _ and frightening A) cheerfulB) horrible C) hostile D) friendly 46. In the Mediterranean seaweed is so abundant and so easily harvested that it is never of great _ A) fare B) payment C) worthD) expense 47. The writer was so _ in her work that she didnt notice him enter the room A) absorbed B) abandoned C) focused D) centered48. Actually , information technology can _ the gap between the poor and the rich .A) link B) break C) ally D) bridge 49. Some research workers completely _ all those facts as though they never existed .A) ignore B) leave C) refuse D) miss 50. Computer power now allows automatic searches of fingerprint files to match a print at a crime _. A) stage B) scene C) location D) occasion 51. The most basic reason why dialects should be preserved is that language helps to _ a culture A) retain B) relate C) remark D) review 52. Companies are struggling to find the right _between supply and demand, but it is no easy task A) equation B) formulaC) balance D) pattern53. Mass advertising helped to _ the emphasis from the production of goods to their consumption A) vary B) shift C) lay D) moderate 54. Because of his excellent administration, people lived in peace and _ and all previously neglected matters were taken care of .A) conviction B) contest C) consent D) content 55. I know youve got a smooth tongue , so dont talk me _ buying it A) away B) down C) out D) into 56. Showing some sense of humor can be a(n) _ way to deal with some stressful situation A) effective B) efficient C) favorable D) favorite57. The situation described in the report _ terrible, but it may not happen A) inclines B) maintains C) sounds D) remains 58. The company is trying every means to _ the wholesale price of its products A) pull down B) put down C) set down D) bring down 59. The mayor _ the police officer a medal of honor for his heroic deed in rescuing the earthquake victims A) rewarded B) awarded C) credited D) prized60. The native Canadians lived in _ with nature, for they respected nature as a provider of life A) coordination B) acquaintance C) contact D) harmony61. Many people are asking whether traditional research universities in fact have any future _. A) at all B) so far C) in all D) on end 62. I was impressed _ the efficiency of the work done in the company A) in B) about C) withD) for 63. Now in Britain , wines take up four times as much _ in the storehouse as both beer and spirits A) block B) land C) patch D) space 64. His hand shook a little as he _ the key in the lock A) squeezedB) inserted C) stuffed D) pierced 65. For professional athletes , _ to the Olympics means that they have a chance to enter the history books A) access B) attachment C) appeal D) approach 66 In the long _ , the new information technologies may fundamentally alter out way of lifeA) view B) distance C) jump D) run 67. All the arrangements should be completed _ your departure .A) prior to B) superior to C) contrary to D) parallel to 68. We need to create education standards that prepare our next generation who will be _ with an even more competitive market A) tackled B) encountered C) dealt D) confronted69. In the late seventies , the amount of fixed assets required to produce one vehicle in Japan was _ equivalent to that in the United StatesA) rudely B) roughly C) readily D) coarsely70. Many people believe we are heading for environmental disaster _ we radically change way we live A) but B) althoughC) unless D) lest 2005年01月31. The machine looked like a large, ，old-fashioned typewriter.A) forcefulB) clumsyC) intenseD) tricky32. Though she began her by singing in a local pop group,she is now a famous Hollywood movie star.A) employmentB) career C) occupationD) profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to _with the local policeA) inquireB) consultC) registerD) profession34. Considering your salary, you should be able to _at least twenty dollars a week.A) put forwardB) put upC) put outD) put aside35. As he has_our pratience,well not wait for him any longer.A) tornB) wastedC) exhaustedD) consumed36. These teachers try to be objective when they_the integrated ability of their studentsA) justifyB) evaluateC) indicateD) reckon37. Mrs. Morriss daughter is pretty and_ ,and many girls envy her.A) slenderB) lightC) faintD) minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is_ to a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.A) coordinateB) cooperateC) accompanyD) associate39. Im _enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.A) realisticB) consciousC) registerD) resolve40. Can you give me even the _clue as to where her son might be?A) simplestB) slightestC) leastD) utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with _not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) kindnessB) friendlinessC) warmthD) affection42. Salaries for _ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) legalB) optionalC) voluntaryD) temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society. _it has affected the traditional role of men.A) Above all B) In allC) At mostD) At last44. Science and technology have _ in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.A) attachedB) assistedC)contributedD)witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole _ of emotions.A) frameB) rangeC) numberD) scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Dont _ a salary increase before you actually get it.A) hang onB) draw onC) wait onD) count on47. The ships generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated _instead of mechanically.A) artificiallyB) automaticallyC) manuallyD) synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldnt_her grip on my arm.A) loosenB) removeC) relieveD) dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my _is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) preferenceB) conferenceC) inferenceD) reference50. Mrs. Gmith was so _about everything that no servants could please her.A)specificB) specialC)preciseD)particular51. Last night he saw two dark _ enter the building,and then there was the explosion.A) featuresB) figuresC) sketchesD) images52. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without_ A) exception B) exclusion C) modificationD) substitution53. His temper and personality show that he can become a soldier of the top _.A) circle B) rank C) categoryD) grade54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally _ his point by relating his own experiences.A) illustratedB) hintedC) citedD)displayed55. Only those who can to _ lose their money should make high-risk investments.A) maintainB) sustainC) endureD) afford56, He found the media _attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) sufficientB) constantC) steadyD) plenty57.There has been a collision_a number of cars on the main road to town.A) composingB) consistingC) involvingD) engaging58._elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.A) CultivatedB) RegulatedC) CivilD) Tame59. Ten days ago the young man inf