英语专业复习指导之基础英语词汇重点.doc

英语专业复习指导之基础英语词汇重点Exercise：Choose the most appropriate choice for each italicized word in the following sentences.1.Bidding them adieu we departed.A goodbye B curse C blessing D disguise 2.The government appointed an ad hoc committee to deal with the emergency.A on purpose B unintentionally C for a particular purpose only D randomly 3.Late again, Richard? Whats your alibi this time?A explanation B excuse C complaint D indignation 4.Sarah used to work as an ambassdors attache.A member of a staff with a particular responsibilityB leader of a special committeeC secret agent working for a special agencyD guardian of morals5.Your statement They have been walking all day long and they must be hungry may be a priori one because they may well not feel hungry in the least.A reasonable B false C presupposed D irrational6.Its a pity that his ten-year-old child is still unable to speak.He may be suffering from aphasia.Agrievance B loss of speech C loss of hearing D failure to communicate7.At the end of the prayer the choir sang the amens beautifully.Amay it be so Bwhatever it may come C believe it or not D rain or shine8.The returning alumni visited Beijing University from which they graduated 30 years ago.A male former graduates B female former graduatesCformer actors D former actresses9.I will never forget my Alma Mater where I spent four golden years of my college life.A hometown B college C church D motherland10.Could you check the almanac on the wall to confirm what date today is?A calendar B newspaper C periodical D clock11.They got the information from the affiche on the wall.A poster B bulletin C gallows D platform12.Before the court opens a witness usually swears an affidavit.Apromise B written statement C will D compromise13.The speaker made it a point to keep his speech ad rem.A to the point B far from the point C beside the point Dincorrectly14.I had forgotten to bring my notes and had to speak ad lib.A with preparation B with ease Cwithout preparation D willingly15.It is a secret kept only a deux the two girls.A between B among C during D conerning16.I am starved to death.Could you tell me where the buffet is located on the train?Afood counter B shop C market D bank17.Take no notice of his threatsthey are sheer bravado.A timidity B false boldness C courage D capability18.The Renaissance first started in Italy and then spread to other parts of Europe.A rebirth B death C literary D agrarian19.The bourgeoise is the mainstream of Uropean countries.A upper class B lower class C middle class Dpoverty-stricken people20.Our address is 121 Granger Boulevard.A distr