SAT 词汇、阅读分类题型专项练习(附答案).docx

填空题501.Unable to cross the bridge because it was in ill-repair, Clarissa _ a makeshift one from a fallen log. B(A)claimed(B)devised(C)hesitated(D)exulted(E)perished2.The com farmers are worried about todays weather forecast since the _ hailstorm will have a _ effect on this years crop. E(A)minor . lasting(B)unpredictable . negative(C)approaching . beneficial(D)terrible . brief(E)imminent. harmful3.The poets most recent collection has been very well-received; a recent _ article in The New York Timeswas only the latest in a long line of accolades for the book. B(A)austere(B)laudatory(C)cursory(D)vituperative (E)accessible4.Countries in the twenty-first century are not _, but _ every war, every treaty, and every trade that takes place anywhere in the world can affect them all. D(A)dependable . changing(B)enlarging . expanding(C)inaccessible . imperfect(D)isolated . . interdependent(E)bellicose . peaceful5.The vagabond seemed content with his _ lifestyle, but he secretly longed for the _ of a permanent home. C(A)serene . passivity(B)transient. innocuousness(C)peripatetic . stability(D)commendable . inertia(E)reprehensible . audacity6.Her political slogans were actually forgotten clichs revived and _ with new meaning. B(A) fathomed(B) imbued(C) distilled(D) instigated(E) foreshadowed7.The surprisingly precise measurement of the circumference of the earth made by the early Greeks _ some of our beliefs about the simplistic nature of ancient mathematics. A(A)belies (B)assuages(C)clarifies(D)redoubles(E)obscures8.The character Don Quixote is perhaps best known for his _; he was constantly embarking upon wild and fanciful expeditions. B(A) impiety(B)vagaries(C)gluttony(D)evanescence(E)narcissism9. Clint Eastwood is considered a _ filmmaker;his body of work stretches over four decades and covers numerous genres. D(A)gifted(B)visionary(C)natural(D)prolific(E)limited10. Rachel Carsons Silent Spring, which graphically exposed the _ of the indiscriminate use of pesticides, is widely credited with having _ the modern environmental movement. E(A)advantages . inaugurated(B)hazards . defused(C)benefits . inspired(D)deaths . contained(E)dangers . launched11.Anoxemia, a condition in which the normally highly oxygenated blood cells undergo an abnormal reduction in oxygen content, has so few _ symptoms that the disease is often _. A(A)recognizable . undiagnosed(B)irreversible . prolonged(C)remarkable . revealed(D)distinguishable . fatal(E)treatable . concealed12.The process of maturing is defined by psychologists as a persons growth away from insecurity and dependency toward self-assurance and _. E(A)callowness (B)ascendancy(C)obstinacy (D)despotism (E)autonomy13.The advertising agency was known for its skilled use of _ in the commercials it produced; these emotional appeals were particularly successful for political candidates. B(A) jargon (B) pathos (C) stoicism (D) bombast (E) acrimony14.Many young musicians who are praised for their mastery of difficult pieces often play _, with little understanding of the emotional content of the music they perform. C(A) begrudgingly (B) tirelessly (C) mechanically(D) opportunistically(E) impeccably15.Although the colonists resented British rule, they _ it as long as England did not _ it too strenuously. C(A)rejected . define(B)amended . follow(C)tolerated . enforce(D)defied . . interpret(E)welcomed . violate16.Judith Rich Harris _ theory that parents play only a minor role in their childrens social development is one of the most controversial in modem psychology; many scholars remain _ her findings. D(A)learned . fearful of(B)atypical. intimidated by(C)idiosyncratic . supportive of(D)provocative . skeptical of(E)infamous . confused by17.Because the authors unflattering references to her friends were so _, she was surprised that her _ were recognized. C(A)congratulatory . styles(B)obvious . anecdotes(C)oblique . allusions(D)critical. eulogies(E)apparent. motives18.The Inquisition branded Galileos works as _ since they went against the teachings of medieval religious institutions. C(A)dogmatic (B) credible (C) heretical (D) esoteric(E) ideological19.Accustomed to the desert conditions of Arizona, Anna did not expect to be so _ after a day of sightseeing under the Egyptian sun. B(A) sonorous (B) enervated (C) abashed (D) venerated(E) placated20.The baseball coaches were stunned by the _ of skills shown by the prospect; he repeatedly missed ground balls and overthrew the first baseman by several feet. B(A)assortment(B)absence(C)visibility(D)effortlessness (E)expertise21.However _ were Marvin Gayes beginnings as a member of his fathers church choir, he became a famous and _ performer. A(A)modest. esteemed(B)popular . unqualified(C)inspiring . notorious(D)humble . spiritual(E)powerful. wealthy22.Julianas _ in solving logic puzzles made her a _ at the state-wide contest. E(A)dispassion . competitor(B)disappointment. challenger(C)skill. personality(D)handicap . contributor(E)alacrity . contender23.The professor, in effect, discouraged _ behavior when he announced that his grading system would the students in the course in competition with each for the highest grades. E(A) academic (B) selfish (C) rhetorical (D) mischievous (E) congenial24.The graduate students in the global studies course surprised at their professors _ takeon the material, in that he only addressed issues associated the United States. C(A)international(B)sonorous(C)myopic(D)nonchalant(E)diffident25.The newly published research study on the effects of sleep disorders is so _ that it leaves no aspect of the issue unexamined. A(A) comprehensive (B) rewarding(C) insignificant (D) problematic (E) imprecise26.The actress _ her parents when she failed to _ their contributions to her career during her award acceptance speech. C(A)honored . recognize(B)cheated . accept(C)chagrined . acknowledge(D)avoided . understand(E)grieved . dismiss27.Though frequently read in college literature courses, the writers novels are generally thought of as; _ critics feel they do not display any true originality. C(A) unique (B) insightful (C) trite (D) elusive (E) arid28.Until he studied Picassos works and realized how the painters _ revealed an emotional reality that bespoke pure _, the art critic had believed that a traditional rendering of reality was the hallmark of greatness. B(A)realism . genius(B)ingenuity . brilliance(C)pedantry . recognition(D)novelty . popularity(E)fancy . opulence29.The audience members at the illusionists latest show were _; they could not believe the spectacle they had just witnessed. A(A) incredulous (B) irresolute (C) diverted (D) persistent (E) pernicious30.Though the article was meant to be an _ analysis of the Presidents life and politics, some actually interpreted it as a _ criticism of his term in office. E(A)intrusive . . satirical(B)incendiary . provocative(C)indifferent. disinterested(D)impartial. prosaic(E)objective . partisan31.Warned by teachers that further disturbances would result in his dismissal from school, Kevin struggled daily to avoid altercations and keep his _ nature in check. B(A) duplicitous (B) irascible (C) serene (D) scrupulous (E) smarmy32.During the war, coffee beans were scarce due to restrictions on international shipping; many people had to drink an _ brew, made of roasted dandelion roots or chicory. D(A) intermediate (B) insufficient (C) aesthetic (D) ersatz (E) enervating33.The baseball coaches chose Mack over the other talented players for the final spot on the team due to his _: he can play every position. C(A)passion (B) physique (C) versatility (D) endurance (E) credibility34.The hurricane was a _ event, leaving in its wake millions of dollars in damage. A(A)calamitous (B) banal (C) minuscule (D) precipitous (E) heralded35.Weakened by his bout with pneumonia, Gary found himself virtually incapacitated, _ to _ the energy necessary to run a marathon. B(A)ardent. salvage(B)unable . muster(C)disinclined . squander(D)eager . exert(E)hesitant. enervate36.Despite her _ schedule, Karen amazed everyone with her seemingly unlimited _. C(A)episodic . vitality(B)hectic . acuity(C)strenuous . alacrity(D)busy . sanctity(E)precise . energy37.The oracle at Delphi purposely made _ prophecies so that they could be interpreted in more than one way. A(A) equivocal (B) vacuous (C) mirthful (D) omnipotent (E) meager38.The lake was found to be so _ that state environment officials were forced to investigate and temporarily _ all recreational swimming and boating. D(A)placid . prohibit(B)polluted . urge(C)brimming . evade(D)noxious . proscribe(E)shallow . promote39.Great personal danger is one of the few things that will force a lion to relinquish its prey; carnivores willa _ meal only at the point where self-preservation outweighs hunger. C(A) consume(B) camouflage (C) forgo(D) inspect (E) balance40.The miser was so afraid of losing money that he was willing to pass up a _ opportunity rather than _ what he already possessed. B(A)profitable . earn(B)lucrative . risk(C)hazardous . secure(D)shrewd . waste(E)fortunate . discredit41.One can argue that the scientific process is a constant, because despite numerous _ in the instruments used, the steps that scientists follow have been _ for centuries. D(A)losses . converted(B)refinements . atypical (C)drawbacks . intact(D)advances . unaltered(E)improvements . unreliable42.Health experts have found that the use of antibiotics, while beneficial when used with _, may actually be _ in the long term. B(A)constraint. advantageous(B)moderation . detrimental(C)dispatch . beneficial(D)excess . pernicious(E)exactness . excruciating43.Some early American pioneers were so _ to be beholden to others that they refused any favors or offers of help. E(A) fervent (B) brazen (C) resolved (D) prudent (E) loath44.His parents fostered in him such a sense of self-worth that when he became a prisoner of war, the _ treatment by his captors failed to make him feel _. D(A)genteel. humiliated(B)morose . bewildered(C)corrupt. praiseworthy(D)demeaning . . inferior(E)reverential. venerated45.Vikis tendency to aggressively exaggerate her case was not to her advantage; her _ manner often angered her superiors. A(A) overblown (B) callow (C) inane (D) refined (E) belligerent46.When the presidents misdeed was finally uncovered, the press called for his indictment, but he insisted that his action was merely a _ which he need not have disclosed. C(A) windfall (B) plot (C) lapse(D) malfeasance(E) calamity47.After the governor announced that she would refrain from smear tactics in the campaign, many expressed hope that this action would restore _ to public discourse. A(A) civility(B) abstraction(C) monotony (D) partiality(E) tension48.Schubert exclaimed with_ when he realized that the one _ error he made in calculation had accidentally given him the solution he had been seeking for years. B(A)dismay . appalling(B)elation . significant(C)dread . involuntary(D)jubilation . intentional(E)exultation . audible49.The project manager _ his presentation with an excessively optimistic outlook and flowery language in an effort to win the directors approval. B(A) appeased (B) embellished (C) conceived (D) disdained (E) derived50.At the science fair, Joanna was stunned when what she thought was _ entry received _ score from the judges. C(A)an outstanding . . a differential(B)a blemished . a contemptible(C)a mediocre . a superlative(D)an extremist. an atrocious(E)a laudable . a gratifying51.The prisoners looming execution date gave defense attorneys added _ to analyze new DNA evidence that might exonerate their client. E(A) discretion (B) certitude (C) acuity (D) enmity (E) impetus52.Once relegated to only a few outlets such as television and radio, advertising now confronts us everywhere; it has become _ presence in our lives. D(A)an offensive (B) an insensible (C) an urbane (D)a ubiquitous(E) an ineffective53.Considering Desirees _ on the basketball court, it was surprising that her younger brother was so _: whereas she moved with ease and skill, he was rather uncoordinated. B(A)grace . superior(B)agility . clumsy(C)haughtiness . nimble(D)sportsmanship . temperamental(E)ineptitude . blundering54.After the first week of the semester, students in the accounting course found the subject more _ and thought-provoking than _. D(A)academic . scholarly(B)suspicious . gracious(C)interesting . intriguing(D)riveting . wearisome(E)stale . interesting55.The conversation between the fierce competitors quickly degenerated from restrained and playful taunts to aggressively _ insults. A(A) vituperative(B) professional(C) inscrutable (D) noisome(E) vapid56.Although Sumi sincerely wanted her team to succeed, she refused to _ her teammates plan to cheat during the championship game. D(A)proscribe(B) hamper(C) obfuscate (D) endorse(E) meander57.Though Nina believes her argument to be a _ one, her verbose explanations and exclusive reliance on her own obscure experiences make it more _ than she realizes. A(A)pithy . obtuse(B)passionate . insipid(C)petulant. approachable(D)strident. vociferous(E)tremulous . terse58.Although the student insisted his essay was an original, his teacher was _, since she remembered reading the exact same paper last year. C(A) circumspect(B) ambivalent (C) skeptical (D) stoic(E) sanguine59.Marie was _ to disappointment, having weathered numerous instances of _. D(A)imperceptive . affluence(B)unused. misfortune(C)habituated . contentment(D)accustomed . . disillusionment(E)resigned . . beneficence60.Despite the fact that the docudrama was not entirely _, historians extolled its production as _. A(A)factual. meritorious(B)fabricated . specious(C)prodigious . . exhaustive(D)theoretical. . naive(E)cordial. dogmatic61.Many fear that the _ of more lenient rules regarding tobacco advertising could be detrimental to public health. B(A) withdrawal(B) ratification(C) provocation(D) elocution(E) elucidation62.In low-pressure air systems, clouds can contain large amounts of moisture, which allow them to _ enough precipitation to make for damp and _ weather. B(A)produce.sunny(B)generate . inclement(C)advance . humid(D)agitate . chilly(E)evaporate . foggy63.The coach does not expect his players to be _, that is, lacking energy before an important game. C(A) irksome (B) complacent (C) listless (D) idle (E) vital64.Professional critics derided the actors performance as lacking subtlety and depth, and predicted that his fame would be _. B(A) esoteric(B) ephemeral(C) dramatic (D) lucrative(E) pejorative65.The _ of the wax museums statues astounded us; the Elvis sculpture appeared so lifelike that I half expected it to speak. A(A) verisimilitude(B) integrity (C) placidity (D) fecundity(E) deviousness66.The precision and significant breadth of her revised essay showcased Latricias _ writing skill, whereas her first draft was _ and obviously rushed. D(A)formidable . practiced(B)factual. thorough(C)linguistic . creative(D)considerable . scattered(E)polished . effective67.One cannot help but be moved by Theresas _ struggle to overcome a devastating and debilitating accident. A(A)heartrending(B) provoked(C) belated (D) therapeutic(E) brief68.The Louvre museum houses many paintings that likely will never be _, because the Louvres ownership rights to them are virtually _. E(A)viewed . variable(B)released . incomprehensible(C)maintained . laudable(D)devalued . regrettable(E)transferred. inalienable69.Lincoln made his Gettysburg Address concise by using only the most _ language possible and by relying on the compact power of the few lines he chose to deliver. C(A)celebratory (B) timorous (C) succinct (D) solemn(E) glorious70.The evidence strongly suggested the suspect was guilty, but the jury found no such _. E(A) exoneration (B) juxtaposition (C) acquittal (D) manifestation (E) culpability71.The environmental organization disagreed with Davids unsound proposal to use the local river as a dumping site for the chemical plant he managed; it claimed that his proposal