金陵中美班期中词汇测试.docx

Mid term Test for VocabularyPart 1 Multiple Choice QuestionA. Words in context: choose the correct explanation to the boldfaced word.1. The new staff members were enthusiastic at the weekly meetings, but the old-timers were pretty blas.a.Unexcited b. obvious c. repetitive d. childlike2. The Smiths acted as though they were better than anybody else. Not surprisingly, their haughty manner made them unpopular with their neighbors.a. Snobbish b. angry c. wordy d. bored3. The little boy was once so averse to tomatoes that the very sight of them made him gag.a. Opposed b. accustomed c. open d. noisy4. The principal shouted with elation when the school team scored the winning touch town.a. Anger b. confusion c. happiness d. shame5. Most people do only a cursory job of brushing their teeth. To avoid cavities, however, you must take the time to brush carefully.a.Careful b. wasteful c. consistent d. quick6. I used to see a lot of Tracy, but since our argument, she shuns me whenever possible.a.To keep away from b. to recognize c. to observe7. The defendant decided to waive his right to an attorney and, instead, speak for himself in court.a. To lose b. to honor c. to give up8. A deliciously warm and sunny April day is conducive to a bad case of spring fever.a.Favorable b. similar c. damaging9. The holiday season always includes a frenzy of last minute shopping.a.A calm condition b. an angry condition c. an excited condition10. The actors repertoire includes drama, storytelling, song, and dance.a. A variety of skills b. a reason to do sth. c. a statement of intent11. The princess implored the evil magician to spare the handsome princes life.a.To educate b. to deny c. to urge12. Pearl is a very outgoing person, but her friend Larry is such an introvert that he seldom socialized at all.a.A conceited person b. a shy person c. a busy person13. A furtive movement is a _ action.a. Secret b. dependable c. serious14. Many parents find that reward is a better basis for teaching children than punitive action a. Punishing b. forgiving c.uneven15. Studying history for three hours saturated my brain.a. To expand b. to empty c. to fill16. The summer highway construction will constrict the traffic by confining it to only two lanes.a. To expand b. to repair c. to squeeze17. Libby found her first dance instructor so rude and unpleasant that she changed to a more genial one.a. Good-looking b. practical c. good-natured18. My sister loves a certain cheese that has the vile odor of something that fell off a garbage truck.a. Threatening b. natural c. nasty19. Ramia, an avid reader, enjoys nothing more than a good science fiction novel.a. Likable b. devoted c. helpful20. Phyllis added so much red pepper to the chili that she rendered it too hot for anyone to eat.a. To remember b. to make c. to wish21. The lobby of the hotel is ostentatious. The guest rooms upstairs, however, are extremely plain.a. Humble b. showy c. clean22. The judge was scrupulous about never accepting a bribe or allowing a personal threat to influence his decisions.a. Ethical b. economical c. unjust23. The Tlingit Indians venerate the wolf and raven, and their totem poles illustrate stories in praise of these animals.a. To pity b. to honor c. to remember24. It rained continuously until noon. After that, there were only sporadic showers.a. Steady b. irregular c. long25. The verses in greeting cards are often far too sentimental. I prefer humor to such maudlin messages.a. Short b. comical c. overly emotional26. The president of the Student Council acts as a liaison between the students and the administration.a. A follower b. a caregiver c. a link27. The waiter was overly solicitous. He kept interrupting our conversation to ask, “Is everything all right here?”a. Distant b. attentive c. patient28. Sports teams are constantly looking for new talent to replace players lost through attrition-those who retire, quit because of injuries, and so on.a. An increase in numbers b. a natural loss of individuals c. ill health29. It s odd that many people who love to gossip about someone else are so reticent about their own lives.a. Dishonest b. quiet c. unaware30. Students shouldnt give nebulous answers on the exam.a. Indefinite b. long c. specificB. Analogies (1*10)Each item below starts with a pair of words in CAPITAL LETTERS. For each item, figure out the relationship between these two words. Then decide which of the choices expresses a similar relationship.31. FORTUITOUS: BY CHANCEA. Anonymous: by nameB. Commonplace: familiarC. Blessed: unluckyD. Automated: by hand32. SOLICITOUS: UNCARINGA. Sole: onlyB. Solar: systemC. Satisfying: displeasingD. Solitary: alone33. INDISCRIMINATE:SELECTIVEA. Indistinct: vagueB. Injurious: harmfulC. Content: satisfiedD. Intolerant: open-minded34. UTOPIA: IMPERFECTA. Wedding: happyB. Attack: peacefulC. Situation comedy: newD. Lecture: educational35. DISSIDENT:SUPPORTA. Customer: payB. Actor; comedyC. Soprano: singD. Leader: follow36. INANE: SENSELESSA. Injured: hurtB. Flawed: perfectC. Pleasing: flowerD. Audible: odorless37. IMPETUOUS: CAUTIOUSA. Passionate: unemotionalB. Cheerful: encouragingC. Quite: handsomeD. Shy: timid38. BERATE: NAUGHTY CHILDA. Comfort: lottery winnerB. Obey: prisonerC. Congratulate: grieving widowD. Praise: hardworking student39. EMBELLISH: COLORED LIGHTSA. Exercise: armchairB. Eat: nailsC. Destroy: dynamiteD. Sign: scissors40. HOIST: CRANEA. Cut; knifeB. Read: penC. Fly: caneD. Saw; hammerPart 2: Fill in Blanks(1*20)First, read the following sections carefully, and then fill in each blank with a word form the boxes to complete the following passages.a. Autonomy b. bureaucratic c. mandate d. ostracize e. raucousf. recourse g. reiterate h. tantamount i. tenacious j. utopiaA Debate on School Uniformsat Mondays student council meeting, the offecers debated about whether or not students should be required to wear uniforms.Barbara, president of the senior class, stated that as an elected representative of the students. She wouldnt vote to change the dress code without a clear _1_ from the students calling for such a change. “personally,” she said, “I think that forcing people to wear certain clothing robs them of their _2_. What is school supposed to teach uw, if not the ability to think and ace independently? “Besides,” she added, “the school administration is _3_ enough. We dont need any more rules and regulations.”Ray, vice-president of the junior class, disagreed. “The current situation in our school is _4_ to a three-ring circus,” he said.” Students compete to see who can look such snobs about their ostentatious designer clothes that they _5_kids who cant afford to keep up with them. Im not sa