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窗体底端自己自己自己同济考博 300题1.The _of smoking among women, formerly negligible, has grown to such a degree that lung cancer has become the chief cause of cancer or cancer-related deaths among women. A. affluence B. ferociousness C. impudence D. incidence 2.To the relief of the archaeologists, although two of the three human burial pits had been, possibly by animals rummaging through them, one was intact. A. intercepted B. plundered C. disturbed D. impeded 3.John Gielgud crowns a distinguished career of playing Shakespearean roles by giving a performance that is_. A. unsurpassable B. unintelligible C. unjustfiable D. unpresentable 4. Those interested in learning more about how genetics applies to trees will have to _ the excellent technical journals where most of the pertinent material is found. A. subscribe for B. resort to C. snatch at D. intercede with 5.Satire, fiercer and more demanding than comedy in its moral intentions, measures human conduct not against _ but against an ideal A. a criterion B. an objective C. a philosophy D. a norm6.We must prevent endangered species of wildlife from becoming extinct in order that the future generations may enjoy the great of animal life. A. perplexity B. incessancy C. diversity D. benevolence 7. It is remarkable that a man so noble in the public eye, so highly praised and imitated, can retain his _. A. humility B. humiliation C. amiability D. ingenuity 8.Despite their good service, most inns are less costly than hotels of _ standards. A. equivalent B. alike C. uniform D. likely 9.The managing director took the for the accident, although it was not really his fault. A. guilt B. blame C. charge D. accusation 10. The shop-assistant was straight with his customers. If an article was of _ quality hed tell them so. A. humble B. inferior C. minor D. awkward 11. With all its advantages, the computer is by no means without its _. A. rejections B. restraints C. confinements D. limitations 12. She once again went through her composition carefully to _ all spelling mistakes from it. A. withdraw B. diminish C. abandon D. eliminate 13. The lady dressed in the latest Paris fashion is _ in her appearance but rude in speech. A. elaborate B. elegant C. excessive D. exaggerated 14. You need to rewrite this sentence because it is _ ;the readers will have difficulty in understanding it. A. comprehensive B. alternative C. deliberate D. ambiguous 15. The problems requiring immediate solution will be given at the meeting A. priority B. urgency C. superiority D. emergency 16.The day before my history exam, I still hadnt reading the first book on the 1ist. A. seen about B. caught up with C. got round to D. sat for 17.The government leader used to have a good name but it has been since he made a false decision. A. blown down B. blown off C. blown on D. blown out 18.The Japanese climbers were extremely excited when they _heir seemingly hopeless attempt to reach the summit of Jolmo Lungma. A. brought off B. brought out C. brought over D. brought in 19. The director of personnel administration brought Jim into his office to_ him over the coals for being late so often. A. scold B. Criticize C. blame D. call 20. I deem it better for a child to be treated severely all the time than to have parents who keep _ about from kindness to cruelty. A. Wandering B. lingering C. shifting D. chopping 21. As a_ actor, he can perform, sing, dance and play. several kinds of musical instruments A. flexible B. versatile C. sophisticated D. productive 22. The accident_ him of his sight and the use of his legs.A. excluded B. disabled C. deprived D. stripped 23. The people living in these apartments have free _ to that swimming pool A. access B. excess C. excursion D. recreation 24. There are not many teachers who are strong_ of traditional methods in English teaching. A. sponsors B. contributors C. advocates D. performers 25. We managed to reach the top of the mountain, and half an hour later we began to _. A. ascend B. descend C. decline D. plunge 26. Too many child stars grow up to be unhappy adults. He has to be cautious and not _ himself from real life. A. conceal B. camouflage C. insulate D. obscure 27.Now the elephant is involved in a desperate struggle to survive, and the reason or its is one of its glories: the huge creatures magnificent tusks of ivory. A. drawback B. peril C. flaw D. vice 28. Balboa is recovering from a knee injury last month in Bermuda. A. contracted B. abridged C, incurred D. collided 29. Police can keep suspects in iail for up to two full days without any judge reviewing the of the arrest, the Supreme Court ruled Monday. A. effectiveness B. validity C. efficiency D. eligibility 30. In December, a federal court jury awarded a $ 7.3 million Verdict to a woman who said her breast implants caused severe autoimmune disease. The jury found Dow Corning guilty of _ in concealing evidence of the implants risks. A. fake B. fraud C. forgery D. fabrication 31. Attending regularly and taking an active part in class argument or discussion_ for 20% of your mark for the academic year. A. make B. allow C. count D. amount 32. It is a commonly held opinion that criticism is a study by which men grow important and _ at very small expense A. formidable B. indolent C. gallant D. gullible33. Rhenium is regarded as a valuable ingredient in certain alloys because it _the effects of high temperatures A. abates B. counterbalances C. abashes D. withstands 34. The most _ of all bird nests is the large, domed communal structure built by .social weaverbirds A. affable B. elaborate C. desolate D. intricate 35. The _ habits and mournful cries of owls have made them objects of superstition for some people. A. nostril B. noxious C. nocturnal D. nomadic 36. When a psychologist does a general experiment about the human mind, he selects people _ and asks them questions A. at length B. at random C. in essence D. in bulk 37. I think she hurt my feelings _ rather than by accident as she claimed. A. virtually B. deliberately C. literally D. appropriately 38. The education_ for the coming year is about $ 4 billion, which is much more than what people expected. A. allowance B. reservation C. budget D. finance 39. They had a fierce as to whether their company should restore the trade relationship which was broken years ago. A. debate B. clash C. disagreement D. contest 40. Of the thousands of known volcanoes in the world, the _ majority are inactlve A. tremendous B. demanding C. intensive D. overwhelming 41. In general, matters which lie entirely within state borders are the _ concern of state government. A. extinct B. excluding C. excessive D. exclusive 42. Wilsor stood dazed in the middle of Times Square,_ of the crowds that surrounded him. A. oblivious B. capricious C. precipitous D. ubiquitous 43. No one really knows who composed this piece of music, but it has been _ to Back, A. identified B. associated C. referred D. attributed 44. The new technological revolution in American newspapers has brought increased _ a wider range of publications and an expansion of newspaper jobs. A. manipulation B. reproduction C. circulation D. penetration 45.The of a cultural phenomenon is usually a logical consequence of some physical aspect in the life style of the people. A. implementation B. manifestation C. demonstration D. expedition 46.Researchers were delighted nonetheless with the new information they were able to from their investigation of the comet. A. glean B. grope C. implore D. refrain 47. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be change _ causes. A. sensible B. circumspect C. averse D. transient 48. Diffusion may be defined as the _ spreading of matter caused by the random movement of molecules. A. simultanesous B. spontaneous C. instantaneous D. presumptuous 49.For most allergies, the best treatment is _ of the bothersome substances from the sensitive persons environment. A. dissipation B. deviation C. elimination D. pacification 50. To pull a personality together takes inner reserves of power: of power beyond one-self. A. assimilated B. accumulated C. congregated D. infiltrated 51. The poetry of Ezra Pound is sometimes difficult to understand because it contains so many_ references. A. obscure B. acute C. notable D. objective 52. The mayor was asked to his speech in order to allow his audience to raise questions. A. constrain B. conduct C. condense D. converge 53. The morning news says a school bus _ with a train at the junction and a group of policemen were sent there immediately. A. bumped B. collided C. crashed D. struck 54. We are writing to the manager _ the repairs recently carried out at the above address. A. with the exception of B. with the purpose of C. with reference to D. with a view to 55. During the nineteen years of his career, France Battiate has won the _ of a wide audience outside Italy. A. enjoyment B. appreciation C. evaluation D. reputation 56. These photos of my family _ happy memories of my early childhood. A. refreshed me B. brought to mind C. stimulated D. reminded myself 57. The Japanese have a huge vested stake in machinery that was built in the mid-1970s. They cannot afford to hu3/a revolutionary new machine for fear that it. would _ obsolete those expensive machines. A. execute B. minister C. demonstrate D. render 58. FNN technical analyst John Bollinger, who sometimes viewers with market jargon and complex stock-index charts, admitted that he never wanted to appear on-air. A. diverted B. hindered C. terrified D. baffled 59. Whats actually needed, vitamin advocates suggest, is guidelines for consumption. That amount may very well depend upon age, sex and life-style habits. A. maximum B. minimum C. prime D. optimal 60. NOVOTROICK lies along the Ural River, in the Orsk-Khalilovo industrial district of the metallurgy in the area, the city has a major integrated southern Urals. As the center of iron and steel plant that was developed in the 1950s. A. ferrous B. textile C. foodstuffs D. automobile 61. Our intent, of course, is not to define Wright s beliefs but to help readers understand the evolving relationship between the spiritual and _ worlds. A. philosophical B. empirical C. hypothetical D. imaginary 62. The amenities of civilization are left behind when an individual on a camping trip in a remote area. A. entails B. ensnares C. entreats D. embarks 63. It should be well remembered that only when conditions become critical are we _ in using drastic: measures. A, verified B. justified C. testified D. rectified 64.Do you know the reason why pawnbrokers _ that they make most money when people redeem their jewellery? A. adhere B. agitate C. reckon D. reproach 65. In order to win the presidential election, candidates vie with each other in_ a team of the brightest minds available. A. summoning B. recollecting C. congesting D. recruiting 66. Animals or persons that behave in a fierce, cruel or savage way are usually referred to as _. A. ferocious B. ferrous C. impetuous D. judicious 67. One of his eyes was injured in an accident, but after a _operation. He quickly recovered his sight. A. delicate B. considerate C. precise D. sensitive 68. In American universities, classes are often arranged in more flexible _ and many jobs on campus are reserved for students. A. scales B. patterns C. grades D. ranks 69. The insurance company paid him $10,000 in _ after his accident A. compensation B. installment C. substitution D. commission 70. Why should anyone want to read _ of books by great authors when the real pleasure comes from reading the originals A. themes B. insights C. digests D. leaflets 71. Parents have a legal _to ensure that their children are provided with efficient education suitable to their age. A. impulse B. influence C. obligation D. sympathy .72. The joys of travel, having long _ the disabled, are opening up to virtually anyone who has the means. A. omitted B. missed C. neglected D. discarded up his lessons by telling a few jokes. 73.He tried to A. raise B. stimulate C. inspire D. liven 74.According to the weather forecast, which is usually , it will snow this afternoon. A. accurate B. precise C. exact D. perfect 75. Jim isnt , but he did badly in the final exams last semester. A. gloomy B. dull C. awkward D. tedious 76.In a typhoon, winds a speed greater than 120 kilometers per hour. A. assume B. accomplish C. attain D. assemble 77.The site of the battle brought back to him memories of the years of the Japanese War. A. demolishing B. fiery C. dazzling D. forgery 78.Without a moment s he packed his suitcase and caught the first flight to L. A. A. hesitancy B. hesitating C. hesitation D. hesitanee 79.I need to move to a large apartment. Do you know of any ones in this neighborhood? A. evacuated B. empty C. vacant D. void 80. A self-sufficient farmer must indeed be _ so as to grow crops, care for animals, build fences, and repair tools and barns. A. outlandish B. versatile C. secluded D. robust81. The terrible railroad accident impressed me so much that I have been unable to _ all memories of it for decades of years.A. renounce B. mollify C. obliterate D. discard 82. At the masked ball organized by the community quite a few people were dressed in surprisingly-_ clothing. A. gracious B. authentic C. egregious D. eccentric 83. The young math teacher gave her students extra work to do because she was _ by all the noise and talking in the classroom. A. exasperated B. aggregated C. perturbed D. assailed 84. Judith s beautiful bracelet is one of the several valuable gifts _ on her when she visited the royal family. A. granted B. bestowed C. awarded D. confirmed 85.Judging from the growling of thunder in the distance, I can assert that a storm is_. A. impeding B. impending C. intruding D. impacting 86. As an excellent shooter, Peter practiced aiming at both _targets and moving targets. A. standing B. stationary C. still D. stable 87. Most nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are in a _. A. scarcity B. minority C. minimum D. shortage 88. The republication of the poets most recent works will certainly his national reputation. A. magnify B. strengthen C. enlarge D. enhance 89. Reading the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours. A. rectifies B. prolongs C, minimizes D. furnishes 90. When he lived in that remote place, radio was the only means he had to keep _ current events in the country A. account B. trace C. record D. track 91. what is generally believed, the adjustment to this kind of work is quite easy A. Contrary to B. Contrast with C. Controversial of D. Contradictory to 92. The flashing red light served as a _ of danger ahead. A. predictor B. caution C. precaution D. prevention 93, Their confidence in him was greatly_ by his prolonged hesitation before taking any action. A. appreciated B. confirmed C. undermined D. cherished 94. Your headache is likely to _ if its real cause is not identified and proper treatment administered accordingly. A. cure B. recover C. recur D. release 95. Each child has an urgent need for _ recurring contact with an adult in spite of all his efforts to be independent. A. invariably B. constantly C. endlessly D. usually 96. When he hears music whose rhythm _ to him, he may dance in time to the tune. A. amuses B. appeals C. bewilders D. revels 97. During the Inquisition in the 16th century, heretics were _ for their religious beliefs. A. executed B. acquired C. verdicted D. persecuted 98. As a rule, if a person cannot be easily handled or dealt with, he/she can hardly be _ for his/her tractability. A. commensurated B. appraised C. complimented D. assaulted 99. More than twenty years have passed since Jackie Robinson broke the color line in major league baseball, but _ problems keep troubling the sport. A. segregation B. degeneration C. dissemination D. segmentation 100. The word sophism has an unfavorable connotation and means arguing deceitfully, attempting to turn a poor case into a good one by means of clever but_ reasoning A. implacable B. queer C. specious D. fictitious 101. The Union leaders warned the workers against supporting those anti - social policies, which they declared would _ rather than alleviate the plight of the common people. A. bereave B. aggravate C. agglomerate D. devastate 102. Although most dreams apparently happen _ , dream activity may be provided by external influences. A. spontaneously B. homogeneously C. simultaneously D. instantaneously 103. He is holding a _ position in the company and expects to be promoted soon. A. subordinate B. successive C. succeeding D. subsequent 104. I could see that my wife was _ having that fur coat, whether I approved of it or not. A. adequate for B. intent on C. short of D. deficient in 105. The _ runner can run 2 miles in fifteen minutes A. common B. usual C. average D. general 106. If his father could not keep up the payments on the mortgage, his uncle might _ it for him. A. redeem B. amends C: resemble D. appeal back into spots of light that make up the picture 107. The electrical impulses are finally on the television screen. A. reflected B. cast C. conveyed D. transmitted 108. Last year the weather had been