词汇语法竞赛选题A卷.doc

南京林业大学第一届英语词汇语法竞赛 （A卷）Part One: Vocabulary 1.Those gifts of rare books that were given to us were deeply _.A) appreciated B) approved C) appealed D) applied2.In previous times, then fresh meat was in short _, pigeons were kept by many households as a source of food.A) store B) provision C) reserve D) supply3. He has put his car entirely at our _ for the holiday. A) usage B) disposal C) application D) disposition4. The _ on this apartment runs out in a years time. A) treaty B) agenda C) lease D) deadline 5.Some people would like to do shopping on Sundays since they expect to pick up wonderful _ in the market.A) batteries B) bargains C) baskets D) barrels6.William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, _ defended the right of every citizen to freedom of choice in religion.A) peculiarly B) indifferently C) vigorously D) inevitably7.Although they plant trees in this area every year, the tops of some hills are still _.A) blank B) hollow C) vacant D) bare8.The price of beer _ from 50 cents to $4 per liter during the summer season.A) altered B) ranged C) separated D) differed9. Some plants are very _ to light; they prefer the shade. A) sensible B) flexible C) objective D) sensitive 10. The author was required to submit an _ of about 200 words together with his research paper. A) edition B) editorial C) article D) abstract 11. As the old empires were broken up and new states were formed, new official tongues began to _ at an increasing rate. A) bring up B) build up C) spring up D) strike up 12. Only a few people have _ to the full facts of the incident. A) access B) resort C) contact D) path 13. There is no _ evidence that people can control their dreams, at least in experimental situations in a lab. A) rigid B) solid C) smooth D) harsh 14. The _ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching, particularly the gap between researchers and teachers. A) joint B) intensive C) overall D) decisive 15. All their attempts to _ the child from the burning building were in vain. A) regain B) recover C) rescue D) reserve 16. Computer technology will _ a revolution in business administration. A) bring around B) bring about C) bring out D) bring up 17. The university has launched a research center to develop new ways of _ bacteria which have become resistant to drug treatments. A) regulating B) halting C) interrupting D) combating 18. Not having a good command of English can be a serious _ preventing you from achieving your goals. A) obstacle B) fault C) offense D) distress 19. He was such a _ speaker that he held our attention every minute of the three-hour lecture. A) specific B) dynamic C) heroic D) diplomatic 20. He asked us to _ them in carrying through their plan. A) provide B) arouse C) assist D) persist 21.Urban crowdedness would be greatly relieved if only the _ charged on public transport were more reasonable.A) fees B) faresC) payments D) costs22.The film provides a deep _ into a wide range of human qualifies and feelings.A) insight B) imaginationC) fancy D) outlook23.A fire engine must have priority as it usually has to deal with some kind of _.A) precaution B) crisisC) emergency D) urgency24.In Africa, educational costs are very low for those who are _ enough to get into universities.A) ambitious B) fortunateC) aggressive D) substantial25.John doesnt believe in _ medicine; he has some remedies of his own.A) standard B) regularC) routine D) conventional26.We have planned an exciting publicity _ with our advertisers.A) struggle B) campaignC) battle D) conflict27._ the help of their group, we would not have succeeded in the investigation.A) Besides B) Regardless ofC) But for D) Despite28.Vitamins are complex _ that the body requires in very small mounts.A) matters B) materialsC) particles D) substances29.Everyone should be _ to a decent standard of living and an opportunity to be educated.A) attributed B) entitledC) identified D) justified30.The shop assistant was dismissed as she was _ of cheating customers.A) accused B) chargedC) scolded D) cursed31.All her energies are _ upon her children and she seems to have little time for anything else.A) guided B) aimedC) directed D) focused32.If people feel hopeless, they dont bother to _ the skills they need to succeed.A) adopt B) acquireC) accumulate D) assemble33. The energy _ by the chain reaction is transformed into heat. A) transferred B) released C) delivered D) conveyed 34. During the process, great care has to be taken to protect the _ silk from damage. A) sensitive B) tender C) delicate D) sensible 35. I would never have _ a court of law if I hadnt been so desperate. A) sought for B) accounted for C) turned up D) resorted to 36. Their products are frequently overpriced and _ in quality. A) influential B) inferior C) superior D) subordinate 37. The leader of the expedition _ everyone to follow his example. A) promoted B) reinforced C) sparked D) inspired 38. In my opinion, hes _ the most imaginative of all the contemporary poets. A) in all B) at best C) for all D) by far 39. Britain has the highest _ of road traffic in the world over 60 cars for every mile of road. A) popularity B) density C) intensity D) prosperity 40. The European Union countries were once worried that they would not have _ supplies of petroleum. A) proficient B) efficient C) potential D) sufficient 41.He was punished _ he should make the same mistake again.A) unless B) lest C) if D) provided42.Petrol is refined from the _ oil we take out of the ground.A) fresh B) original C) rude D) crude43.The president promised to keep all the board members _ of how the negotiations were going on.A) informed B) inform C) be informed D) informing44.According to the American federal government, residents of Hawaii have the longest life _: 77.2 years.A) scope B) rank C) span D) scale45. Operations which left patients _ and in need of long periods of recovery time now leave them feeling relaxed and comfortable. A) exhausted B) abandoned C) injured D) deserted46. American football and baseball are becoming known to the British public through televised _ from the United States. A) transfer B) deliveries C) transportation D) transmissions47. All the key words in the article are printed in _ type so as to attract readers attention. A) dark B) dense C) black D) bold48. Cancellation of the flight _ many passengers to spend the night at the airport. A) resulted B) obliged C) demanded D) recommended49. Everybody _ in the hall where they were welcomed by the secretary. A) assembled B) accumulated C) piled D) joined50. Putting in a new window will _ cutting away part of the roof. A) include B) involve C) contain D) comprise51. The clothes a person wears may express his _ or social position. A) curiosity B) status C) determination D) significance52. Young people are not _ to stand and look at works of art; they want art they can participate in. A) conservative B) content C) confident D) generous53. Most broadcasters maintain that TV has been unfairly criticized and argue that the power of the medium is _. A) granted B) implied C) exaggerated D) remedied54. The computer revolution may well change society as _ as did the Industrial Revolution. A) certainly B) insignificantly C) fundamentally D) comparatively 55. In Britain people _ four million tons of potatoes every year. A) swallow B) dispose C) consume D) exhaust56. He is _ about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics next year. A) optimistic B) optional C) outstanding D) obvious 57. It is our _ policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means. A) consistent B) continuous C) considerate D) continual58. Niagara Falls is a great tourist _ drawing millions of visitors every year. A) attention B) attraction C) appointment D) arrangement59. Id _ his reputation with other farmers and business people in the community，and then make a decision about whether or not to approve a loan. A) take into account B) account for C) make up for D) make out60. A lot of ants are always invading my kitchen. They are a thorough _. A) nuisance B) trouble C) worry D) anxiety61. I didnt know the word. I had to _ a dictionary. A) look out B) make out C) refer to D) go over62. It is said that the math teacher seems _ towards bright students. A) partial B) beneficial C) preferable D) liable63. Wed like to _ a table for five for dinner this evening. A) preserve B) retain C) reserve D) sustain 64. Every culture has developed _ for certain kinds of food and drink, and equally strong negative attitudes toward others. A) preferences B) expectations C) fantasies D) fashions 65. It was_ that the restaurant discriminated against black customers. A) addicted B) alleged C) assaulted D) ascribed 66. The medicine_ his pain but did not care his illness. A) activated B) alleviated C) mediated D) deteriorated 67. Military orders are_ and cannot be disobeyed. A) defective B) conservative C) alternative D) imperative 68. Giving a gift can convey a wealth of meaning about your appreciation of their_and the importance you place upon the relationship. A) solidarity B) priority C) superiority D) hospitality69. An energy tax would curb ordinary air pollution, limit oil imports and cut the budget_. A) deficit B) defect C) discrepancy D) disposition70. Up until that time, his interest had focused almost_on fully mastering the skills and techniques of his craft. A) restrictively B) radically C) inclusively D) exclusively71. All the ceremonies at the 2000 Olympic Games had a unique Australian flavor,_ of their multicultural communities. A) noticeable B) indicative C) conspicuous D) implicit72. The lady in this strange tale very obviously suffers from a serious mental illness. Her plot against a completely innocent old man is a clear sign of_. A) impulseB) insanityC) inspiration D) disposition 73. The Prime Minister was followed by five or six _ when he got off the plane. A) laymenB) servantsC) directors D) attendants74. There is no doubt that the _ of these goods to the others is easy to see. A) prestige B) superiorityC) priority D) publicity 75. All the guests were invited to attend the wedding _ and had a very good time. A) feastB) congratulationsC) festival D) recreation 76. The manager gave her his _ that her complaint would be investigated. A) assuranceB) assumption C) sanction D) insurance 77. Although the model looks good on the surface, it will not bear close_. A) temperamentB) contaminationC) scrutiny D) symmetry 78. We are doing this work in the _ of reforms in the economic, social and cultural spheres. A) contextB) contest C) pretext D) texture 79. While a full understanding of what causes the disease may be several years away, _ leading to a successful treatment could come much sooner. A) a distinctionB) a breakthroughC) an identification D) an interpretation 80. Doctors are often caught in a _ because they have to decide whether they should tell their patients the truth or not. A) puzzle B) perplexity C) dilemma D) bewilderment 81. To _ important dates in history, countries create special holidays. A) commendB) memorizeC) propagate D) commemorate 82. His successful negotiations with the Americans helped him to _ his position in the government. A) contriveB) consolidate C) heave D) intensify 83. Please do not be _ by his offensive remarks since he is merely trying to attract attention. A) distracted B) disregardedC) irritated D) intervened 84. Once you get to know your mistakes, you should _ them as soon as possible. A) rectifyB) reclaimC) refrain D) reckon 85. He wouldnt answer the reporters questions, nor would he _ for a photograph. A) summonB) highlight C) pose D) marshal 86. The club will _ new members the first week in September. A) enrollB) subscribe C) absorb D) register 87. If you dont _ the children properly, Mr. Chiver, theyll just run riot. A) mobilizeB) warrantC) manipulate D) supervise 88. We should _ our energy and youth to the development of our country. A) dedicate B) caterC) ascribe D) cling 89. Just because Im _ to him, my boss thinks he can order me around without showing me any respect. A) redundant B) trivial C) versatile D) subordinate 90. Many scientists remain _ about the value of this research program. A) skeptical B) stationary C) spacious D) specific 91. A humans eyesight is not as _ as that of an eagle. A) eccentricB) acuteC) sensible D) sensitive 92. It is _ that women should be paid less than men for doing the same kind of work. A) abruptB) absurdC) adverse D) addictive 93. Shoes of this kind are _ to slip on wet ground. A) feasible B) appropriateC) apt D) fitting 94. Well be very careful and keep what youve told us strictly_. A) rigorousB) confidentialC) private D) mysterious 95. The members of Parliament were _ that the government had not consulted them. A) impatient B) tolerantC) crude D) indignant 96. Some American colleges are state-supported, others are privately _, and still others are supported by religious organizations. A) ensured B) attributedC) authorized D) endowed 97. Many pure metals have little use because they are too soft, rust too easily, or have some other _. A) drawbacksB) handicaps C) bruises D) blunders 98. I suffered from mental _ because of stress from my work. A) fatigue B) damage C) relief D) release99. He was of _ birth; his parents had no money and lived poorly. A) harsh B) humble C) wicked D) wrecked100. Deeply cursed with prison life, the prisoners became _ for breakout. A) discarded B) disappointed C) depressed D) desperatePart Two: Grammatical structures1. The project _ by the end of 2000, will expand the citys telephone network to cover 1,000,000 users.A) accomplishedB) being accomplishedC) to be accomplishedD) having been accomplished2. It is important that the hotel receptionist _ that guests are registered correctly.A) has made sure B) made sure C) must make sure D) make sure3. The manager would rather his daughter _ in the same office. A) had not worked B) not to work C) does not work D) did not work4. The prison guards were armed and ready to shoot if _ in any way. A) intervenedB) incurred C) provoked D) poked 5. _ she realized it was too late to go home. A) No sooner it grew dark than B) Hardly did it grow dark that C) Scarcely had it grown dark than D) It was no