专四词汇语法练习.docx

1. Only in the dream world _ moments of desolation or terror that are worse than anything we have known under the sun.A. there is B. there are C. is there D. are there2. Would you please _ spoil any material?A. not B. not to C. to not D. dont3. _ in physical shape, he dropped out of the University of Syracuse.A. As he was bad B. Bad as he wasC. Bad although he was D. Bad though he was4. I hope you dont mind me _ you sir, but is there much money involved in the will?A. asking B. to ask C. ask D. that I ask5. The reason Beethoven went away to the country is _.A. that he was gradually going deafB. because he was gradually going deafC. on account of the fact that he was gradually going deafD. since he was gradually going deaf6. “I often feel a sudden fast heart beat when Im idle.”“You should stop your exercising and need _”A.to check your heartB. to have your heart checkedC. to have checked your heartD. to be checked your heart7. When I finish the story, Lenin jumped up from his chair and started pacing the floor, _, deep in thought.A. with his head bending B. in his head bentC. his head bending D. his head bent8. But what _ to define his personality is a driven concentration on his work, compulsive attention to every aspect of creating musicals.A. seems most B. is mostlyC. is most D. seems mostly9. Switzerland is _ a place to indulge in all your favorite winter sports; its also a marvellous spot to relax.A. rather than B. more thanC. else than D. other than10. I am lucky _ the thing I enjoy doing most is _ Ive ended up doing.A. when. that B. if.whatC. that. what D. that.that11. Please _ your voice if you have any questions to ask the chairman.A. rise B. raise C. lift D. enlarge12. Owen obviously had no _ of doing any work that day, although it was only a week before the English Test.A. ambition B. desire C. intention D. wish13. The National Gallery in London has more visitors than _any other because of its free admission.A. practically B. really C. actually D. completely14. On that bitterly cold winter night, few people walked along the _ narrow streets.A. lonely B. neglected C. deserted D. isolated15. If you keep getting wrong numbers, your phone could be _.A. defective B. ineffective C. deficient D. deceptive16. Mr. John had a terrible cold and could not stop _.A. yawning B. sighing C. sneezing D. spitting17. The chairman asked the members to _ their votes for or against the proposal.A. cast B. throw C. bid D. offer18. She was barred from the golf club for refusing to _with the request.A. conform B. adhere C. abide D. comply19. She always _ the smell of fresh bread with her aunt, who loved baking.A. associated B. connected C. attributed D. contributed20. Even when the strike was over, and the wages dispute had been _, it took several weeks for the country to get cleaned up completely.A. settled B. evened C. calmed D. relieved21. Richard asked me to _ the age of Aaron Copland, the American composer of ballet music, when he composed“Billy the Kid”.A. suppose B. think C. guess D. count22. The kings daughter threatened to drink the _ chemical if he refused her request.A. fatal B. deadly C. mortal D. dangerous23. Frank realized fully what he had dreamed about could not _ have happened in real life.A. likely B. certainly C. possibly D. doubtfully24. The research team decided to use an underwater _ saw to cut the ship into sections before lifting it up.A. electrical B. electric C. electricity D. electrifying25. Our life has but a short _.A. duration B. span C. episode D. range26. Overjoyed to see his long-lost friends, Carter _ a toast to the health of them all.A. suggested B. recommendedC. proposed D. ordered27. The whole embarrassing _ in the bar was a great disappointment to them and set a bad example of English hospitality.A. accident B. matter C. incident D. event28. Mac learned a lot about himself from this _ experience.A. hurtful B. aching C. unfortunate D. miserable29. It is hard to imagine a large city without policemen, but such was the _in London in the early 18th century.A. condition B. affair C. environment D. situation30. “Anyone who followed my _ of rules would be blessed with a richer life and boundless love from his family,”Tom said.A. packet B. pack C. set D. group31. Being poorly dressed can _ your chance of getting a job.A. ruin B. eliminate C. reduce D. endanger32. There is much more _ equality between parents and children than in other countries.A. sociable B. social C. socialist D. socialistic33. After the cameraman had taken two photographs of the ants, he found they had _ all over his feet.A. gathered B. swarmed C. crowded D. flocked34. Larry advised me to have a _ of brandy because it will make me less nervous.A. sip B. mouth C. lick D. bite35. The scientists realized it would be too _ to lift the ship in one piece because it was fragile.A. risky B. bold C. daring D. dangerous36. You want to tell me, and I have no objection _ it.A. to hear B. to hearing C. hearing D. having heard37. “I_ poetry as the food of the love,” said Darcy.A. have been used to considering B. have used to considerC. use to consider D. used to considering38. We have had a most delightful evening. I wish you _there.A. have been B. have gone C. had been D. are39. Elizabeth could not refuse, _ she foresaw little pleasure in the visit.A. since B. for C. though D. when40. For a long while he waited, not daring to descend from his hiding place _ they should come out and catch him in the act.A. when B. lest C. that D. where41. Women wearing the gowns were said to look _ they had just stepped out of bed.A. as B. that C. as that D. as though42. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you _.A. will B. do C. have D. married43. The composers soon began to write musical dramas about Bible stories _ in church.A. to perform B. performingC. to be performed D. be performed44. At least he was there in time to tell his adventures to Jim while Jim did _ of the work.A. three-fourths B. three-fourthC. threes-fourths D. threes-fourth45. Eventually they went on strike and achieved a reduction in hours to _.A. a 52-hour week B. a 52 hours weekC. an hour 52 week D. 52 hours week46. Although it was _ jewellery, it looked real enough.A. untrue B. imitation C. invented D. false47. The plate glass must be capable of _very high temperature.A. sustaining B. retaining C. obtaining D. maintaining48. The upset woman gave an _of the killers second attack.A. illustration B. account C. analysis D. explanation49. Dr. Jones checked the patients _carefully before making his treatment.A. symbols B. symptoms C. signs D. conditions50. In order to buy the house she had to obtain a _from the bank.A. deposit B. capital C. debt D. loan51. He advised Jane _ anyone about the shortages of food. A. not telling B. not tell C. tell not D. not to tell52. He operates the new machine as if he _ special training in it. A. has received B. had received C. would receive D. received53. It is very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you _ it. A. mustnt have done B. shouldnt have done C. oughtnt to have done D. didnt have to do54. _., he does get annoyed with her sometimes. A. Although much he likes her B. Much although he likes her C. As he likes her much D. Much as he likes her55. The newly broadened stadium is _ of the previous one. A. the size of three times B. three times the size C. as much as the three times size D. three times more than the size56. I hope that the little _ Ive been able to do has been of some use. A. which B. what C. that D. when57. I like _ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright. A. this B. that C. it D. one58. I like to play the piano but I cant play it well. _ Sophie. A. As is the same with B It is the same with C. So it is the same as D. So is it with59. In vain _ to get in touch with the Embassy. A. they tried B. tried they C. did they try D. they have tried60. He had hardly finished the article _ the light went out. A. as B. until C. than D. when61. What a pity! Considering his ability and experience, he _ better. A. might have done B. must have done C. neednt have done D. couldnt have done62. Hes no more able to read Japanese than I am. The sentence means that A. neither he nor I am able to read Japanese. B. I can read Japanese but he cant. C. my Japanese is better than him. D. both he and I are able to read Japanese.63. Which of the following can be used to complete Youd better do it by yourself, _ you? A. hadnt B. wouldnt C. didnt D. dont64. In What do you think he likes? what is _ of the sentence. A. the subject B. the adverbial C. the object D. the complement65, He is the last person to be fit for the job. has all the following possible meanings EXCEPT A. He is the one that isnt fit for the job. B. He is the one that is not suitable for the job. C. He is the fittest person for the job. D. He might be the person that is least wanted.66. You shouldnt _ your fathers instructions. Anyway he is an experienced teacher. A. deduce B. deliberate C. defy D. denounce67. The new underground railway will _the journey to all parts of the city. A. consume B. eliminate C. formulate D. facilitate68. The new secretary has written a remarkably _ report only in a few pages but with all the details. A. concise B. clear C. precise D. elaborate69. Now a paper in Science argues that organic chemicals in the rock come mostly from _ on earth rather than bacteria on Mars. A. configuration B. constitution C. condemnation D. contamination70. The city will _ these buildings to make room for the new highway. A. tear off B. tear out C. tear away D. tear down71. If anyone wants to be _ by others, wealth, clothing or physical attractiveness are not requirements. A. respectful B. respective C. respectable D. respected72. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldnt _ her grip on