英语复习题first-half-v2.0.doc

1. Unless economic conditions improve next year, _B_widespread unrest in the world.A. there would beB. there should beC. there isD. there will be2. Jane could be a very attractive girl, yet she _B_ to her clothes.A. pays no attentionB. paid no attentionC. was paying no attentionD. did not pay attention3. Whenever we visited them, they _D_ television.A. have watchedB. watchC. had watchedD. were watching4. _B_ great was the influence of Thomas Paine on his own time that John Adams suggested that the era be called “ The Age of Paine”.A. SuchB. SoC. TooD. Many5. It is only when people try to live on a very restricted diet or to lose weight _A_ it is necessary to make special provision to supply the missing vitamins.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. whose6. The computer works very fast, _C_ data at the speed of light.A. having handledB. handledC. handlingD. handles7. My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate _D_ from you sometime.A. to have heardB. to hearC. having heardD. hearing8. The minister had his secretaries _A_ a press conference.A. arrangeB. to arrangeC. arrangingD. arranged9. Finally, the teacher realized that the girl was crying _B_.A. because what he had saidB. because of what he had saidC. because of that he had saidD. because that he had said10. I wish I _ that Ann _ ill. I would have gone to see her.(B)A. knew/wasB. had known/wasC. knew/isD. knew/were11. The teacher found that the girl _B_questions that had nothing to do with her lessons.A. always askedB. was always askingC. is always askingD. always asks12. By the time the course ends, _D_ 2000 words.A. well learnB. we are learningC. we have learntD. well have learnt13. Id rather _D_ that important letter home with you.A. that you wont take B. please dont you takeC. you not takingD. you didnt take14. Nowhere else in the world _B_ more beautiful scenery than in America.A. you can findB. can you findC. you have foundD. has been found15. It is only when people try to live on a very restricted diet, or when trying to lose weight, _A_it is necessary to make special provision to supply the missing vitamins.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. whose16. “Do you have any clothes _C_”? the maid asked.A. washB. washingC. washedD. to be washed17. Well stick to the original plan no matter how difficult the situation _A_.A. getsB. has gotC. is gettingD. will get18. The watch we bought several days ago has broken already. We had far better _A_ the more expensive one.A. buyB. boughtC. have boughtD. had bought19. It is interesting to note that in countries _A_the national diet contains large quantities of unrefined flour and vegetables, certain diseases are comparatively rare.A. whereB. whichC. whoseD. what20. _D_ the widening of the roads wherever possible in the city, it is still not adequate for the increasing volume of traffic.A. In spiteB. BesidesC. ThoughD. Despite21. The goals of medicine _B_ people live longer, happier, more active lives with less suffering and disability.A. is to helpB. are to help C. washelpingD. were helping22. No metalnot even copperconducts heat and electricity _D_ efficiently as silver.A. sameB. suchC. soD. as23. _C_the beginning of history, man has been fascinated by the idea of living forever, of winning the fight against death and disease.A. AlthoughB. IfC. SinceD. Because24. It is only when people try to live on a very restricted diet, or when trying to lose weight, _A_it is necessary to make special provision to supply the missing vitamins.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. whose25. _B_ around the globe are more than 100 small regions of isolated volcanic activity known to geologists as hot spots.A. ScatteredB. ScatteringC. To scatterD. Scatter26. It is interesting to note that in countries _A_the national diet contains large quantities of unrefined flour and vegetables, certain diseases are comparatively rare.A. whereB. which C. whoseD. what27. Only rarely _B_ live up to their imagined ideals.A. peoples jobs, spouses and childrenB. do peoples jobs, spouses and childrenC. does peoples jobs, spouses and childrenD. peoples jobs, spouses and children do28. But for the teachers generous help, I _D_ the exam.A. had not passedB. could notpassC. would not passD. would not have passed29. Owners of mobile phones practically shout into the receiver in public places, as if they had trouble _A_that their voices can be heard over such a tiny device.A. imaginingB. imaginedC. imagineD. to imagine30. The period of adolescence may be long or short, _B_ on social expectations and on societys definition as to what constitutes maturity and adulthood.A. dependB. dependingC. dependedD. depends31. It is for this reason _C_ he refused to take the job.A. whyB. whenC. thatD. so32. By the time the course ends, _D_ 2000 words.A. well learnB. we are learningC. we have learntD. well have learnt33. _C_ will be known tomorrow.A. If the flower will be black B. When will the flower beC. Whether the flower is blackD. Whether is the flower black34. Nowhere else in the world _B_ more beautiful scenery than in America.A. you can findB. can you findC. you have foundD. has been found35. Only when you have obtained sufficient data _A_come to a sound conclusion.A. can youB. would youC. you willD. you can36. “Do you have any clothes _D_?” the maid asked.A. washB. washingC. washedD. to be washed37. So fast _D_ that it is difficult for us to imagine its speed.A. light travelsB. travels the lightC. do light travelsD. does light travel38. The watch we bought several days ago has broken already. We had far better _B_ the more expensive one.A. buyB. boughtC. have boughtD. had bought39. Jean would go to New York, but she _C_ money now.A. hadnt haveB. would not haveC. has noD. would have40. Well stick to the original plan no matter how difficult the situation _A_.A. getsB. has gotC. is gettingD. will get41. Other guests at yesterdays opening, which was broadcast _A_ by the radio station, included the Governor and the Mayor.A. liveB. alive C. livingD. lively42. The manager was told when he was _B_ that this was a challenging job.A. pointed B. appointed C. disappointed D. assigned43. Her husband is interested in designing electronic _D_.A. safetyB. management C. routineD. devices44. Gestures are an important means to _B_ messages.A. study B. convey C. keep D. exploit45. _A_ preparations were being made for the Prime Ministers official visit to the four foreign countries.A. ElaborateB. Wise C. NeutralD. Optional46. On the local market, _B_ fruits and vegetables are now commonly sold.A. enoughB. exotic C. famousD. limited47. If your _D_ lively pets become passive, they might be ill.A. rarely B.traditionally C. continuallyD. normally48. Over the past generation, many Christians have _A_ the idea that they should forgive everyone who commits evil against anyone.A. adopted B. adaptedC. adored D. adjusted49. We _B_ red balls for blue, to see if the baby would notice.A. changed B. substitutedC. replaced D. transformed50. More and more people are beginning to learn English, _C_ is becoming popular here.A. thatB. itC. whichD. what 51. Dont _A_ too many hopes on his helping you.A. build B. foundC. setD. depend52. He changed his job because he was _B_ by the superiors.A. forgotB. ignoredC. noticedD. heeded53. It wasnt _B_ personal interests that they did all this.A. becauseB. forC. only D. just54. Those in favor of globalization accuse their critics _A_ being short-sighted protectionists.A. of B. withC. forD. on55. She _C_ her success to hard work and a bit of luck.A. contributesB. distributesC. attributesD. assigns56. I _C_ you that the machine will arrive next week.A. insist B. confirmC. assure D. undertake57. Many new _A_ will be opened up in the future for those with a university education.A. opportunities B. necessitiesC. probabilities D. realities58. He agreed with the plan in _D_, but thought that in practice it would not work.A. attitude B. approachC. viewpoint D. principle59. Our company decided to _D_ the contract because a number of the conditions in it had not been met.A. destroy B. refuseC. assume D. cancel60. I could just see a car in the distance, but I couldnt _A_ what color it was. A. make out B. look toC. look out D. take in61. My feelings were _C_ when he didnt ask me to his birthday party.A. injuredB. destroyedC. hurtD. damaged62. We are allowed to _D_ our notes now & then in answering these questions.A. contribute toB. attribute toC. respond toD. refer to63. Visiting friends and relatives at Spring Festival is a(n) _B_ in China.A. institutionB. habitC. ruleD. law64. I prefer _B_ coffee to tea.A. immediateB. instantC. instanceD. instinct65. We were given two weeks to _A_ solutions to this problem.A. come up with B. come acrossC. come outD. come up66. He worked so well that he was soon _A_ to the position of manager.A. advancedB. reversedC. increasedD. raised67. The key to survival in emergency was making the best use of whatever you have _B_.A. by hand B. in handC. at handD. off hand68. Your story about the frog turning into a prince is _A_ nonsense.A. sheerB. shearC. shieldD. sheet69. Please _A_ your remark to the subject under discussion.A. consentB. confineC. confuseD. conform70. As an excellent shooter, Peter practiced aiming at both _A_ targets and moving targets.A. standingB. still C. stationaryD. stable71. You have to _A_ the costs of the new system against the benefits it will bring. A. weighB. valueC. evaluateD. distinguish72. Fewer and fewer of todays workers expect to spend their working lives in the same field, _D_ the same company.A. all elseB. much worseC. less likelyD. let alone73. Some Americans _D_ China for the trade imbalance.A. accusedB. chargedC. blamedD. complained74. He is _A_ a very old man but in fact he is only fifty. A. apparentlyB. evidentlyC. obviouslyD. actually75. We are now in an age where the public can have _A_to information that enables it to make its own judgments.A. accessB. reachC. approachD. touch76. It is regulated that computer studies were part of the _C_ at all colleges and secondary schools in China.A. classB. homeworkC. curriculumD. objects77. Formulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine _B_ that the Americas were no longer open to European colonization.A. entrustedB. assertedC. demonstratedD. constructed78. The cerebellum is the section of the brain that _C_ the movements of our voluntary muscles.A. minimizesB. magnifies C. coordinatesD. polishes79. Each product _B_ by our company is quality tested at least 3 times, depending on the requirements. A. derivedB. manufacturedC. demonstratedD. constructed80. Obese humans, scientists speculate, _A_ weight because they consume too much fat.A. loseB. gainC. win D. beat81. The critical moment for harvest _D_ from year to year and from one planet to the next.A. renews B. enviesC. bafflesD. varies82. A _A_ housewife purchases fruits and vegetables in season.A. healthyB. carefulC. thriftyD. professional83. That is _D_ the point I was trying to make earlier.A. preciselyB. occasionallyC. monthlyD. meanwhile84. U.S. business today finds itself challenged by _A_ overseas competitors.A. aggressiveB. depressedC. unstableD. insecure85. It is possible to _A_ the Pauline arguments in terms of two directives.A. take upB. sum upC. show upD. turn up86. So-called intelligent behavior demands memory, remembering being a primary _A_ for reasoning. A. resourceB. resolutionC. requirementD. response87. Womens central role in managing natural resources and protecting the environment has been overlooked more often than it has been _A_.A . acknowledgedB. emphasizedC. memorizedD. associated88. Since _A_ was not yet a specialized profession in the colonies, the design of buildings was left either to amateur designers or to carpenters who undertook to interpret architectural manuals imported from England. A. architecture B. structureC. frameworkD. sculpture89. He pointed out that the living standard of urban and _C_ people continued to improve. A. remote B. municipalC. rural D. provincial90. In such a changing and complex society, formerly simple solutions to informational needs become _C_. A. confusingB. acceptableC. complicatedD. feasibleSection BDirections: There are 10 sentences in this section. Each of the sentences has 4 underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the part of the sentence that is incorrect and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet. 1. The only thing which really bothers students is whether they will have A B access to the resources room of the department. AC D2. Historically, no artists have presented clearer or the more complete records B A B Cof the development of human culture than sculptors have. D3. The new technology has made possible for the doctor to make diagnosesA Bwithout seeing the patient in person. ACD4. There is never any need to feel shameless or even childish in wanting to A B Cmove on to new experiences. AD5. Many of the ships went down with valuable treasure; but none of them has A Bmade great treasure tales. As a good wine, treasure is improved by age. B C D6. As the children become financially independent of the family, the emphasis A B on family financial security will shift from protection to save for the BC D retirement years.7. The Committee adopted a resolution requiring the seven automakers selling A B the most cars in the state making 2 percent of those vehicles emissions-free C Dby 1998. B8. As long as poor people, who in general are colored, are in conflict with A B richer people, who in general are lighter skin, there s going to be a C D constant racial conflict in the world. C9. All those left undone may sound greatly in theory, but even the truest A B C believer has great difficulty when it comes to specifics. B D 10. Yet not all of these races are intellectual inferior to the European races, and A B some may even have a freshness and vitality that can renew the energies of C Dmore advanced races. A11. Though some people have suggested that women returned to ABhousework in order to leave more jobs for men, the idea has been Crejected by both women and men in public opinion polls. BD12. Although adult education in China began in the 1950s, its chiefAB C growth has taken place since the open university on TV came into being. CD13. Much of Britains natural beauty has been destroyed by the activities A Bof her “advanced” industrial civilization; by contrast, New Zealand still C has a countryside and a coast which is as nature made them. C D14. A job that challenges and interests a mother and gives her anAopportunity to exercise judgment and solve problems clearly has positive BCconsequences for her children behavior. D D15. Bill Gates may be one of the most smartest guys in the country, butAeven hes annoyed at having to remember a lot of personal passwords BCfor activities like withdrawing money and going online. AD16. Forty years ago, a historic documentthe Treaty of Rome was signe