泛读ward pretest.docx

UNIT 11. The movement of the train lulled me to sleep.(caused)平静2. He has been my associate in several business enterprises.(partner)伙伴3. We suspected that he was the murderer even before we were told.(believed to be likely)怀疑4. My eyes became accustomed to the dim lighting.(used to)5. The government is planning to extend the railway to the next town.(make it longer)延长6. Their sympathy was well-meaning but ineffective.(well-intentioned)7. That young man is always ready to pay compliments to a pretty young lady.(express love and affection)8. The result of the first experiment is very promising.(hopeful)UNIT 21. I like the exciting rhythms of African drum music.(regular repeated pattern of sounds)韵律2. The blues was first performed by the black people of New Orleans.(a slow ,sad style of music)3. She rocked the baby to sleep.(move from side to side)摇晃4. He practiced this song on piano for many times ,but there is still a mistake in one passage.(a piece of music)音节5. Many of his finest works belong to the genre of nature poetry.(type)文体6. The scar on her check is now barely noticeable.(hardly)UNIT 31. Despite all their efforts, success remained elusive.(difficult to catch)难捉的2. The stormy political events of the 1930s provided the backdrop for the movie.(background)背景3. The crops failed because of the drought.(dry weather)干旱4. This industry depends for its survival on government subsidies.(money)补贴5. She entered the political arena at the age of only 25 following he fathers footstep.(field)政治舞台6. We instilled the need for discipline and obedience into the new soldiers.(put in mind)灌入脑中7. His illness diminished his strength.(make smaller)减少8. The central government proposed a new health insurance scheme.(plan)UNIT 41. There was a smile contentment on the teachers face when he saw the student performance in the speech contest.(satisfaction)2. He gradually accumulated a large number of books.(collected)收集3. Many philosophers spend much of their time in contemplation.(thinking)沉思的4. A nurse has many duties to fulfill in caring for the sick.(carry out)履行5. There was no compulsion on him to go with her. He could stay at home if he liked.(force)强制6. He has been exerting pressure on me to change my mind.(putting)运用7. The tired old man craved for water and sleep.(desired)渴望8. Each person has his unique fingerprints.(only)唯一的9. Do you think that these higher-than-average temperatures are attributable to global warming?(caused by)归因于10. Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet.(replacement)UNIT 51. The committees suggestions will be implemented immediately.(carried out)实施2. The elections may prove to be pivotal in Colombias political history.(important)重要的3. He claimed to be a virtual prisoner in his own home.(almost actual)实质上的4. We made plans for a visit ,but subsequent difficulties with the car prevented it.(following)随后的5. It is simply unethical to promote and advertise such a dangerous product.(immoral)不道德的6. “United in diversity” is the official motto of the European Union.(short saying that express a belief or guiding principle)格言7. Whats your anticipation from working on this job?(expectation)预感8. The company is on the edge of bankruptcy ,and hundreds of jobs are at stake.(at risk)风险UNIT 61. His death gave his father much grief.(sadness)极度悲伤2. They tried to arouse nationalistic passions against the foreign.(feelings)感情3. Oh , do be careful, dont tread on the flowers.(step)踩踏4. I despair of ever passing my driving test.(lose all hope of)沮丧的5. I only caught a glimpse of the thief, so I dont really describe him.(a quick look)瞥见6. The little boy looked longingly at the toys in the shop window.(with strong wish)极度渴望的7. I am completely disoriented-where are we going now?(losing direction)无判断力的8. Her children were a great consolation to her when her husband died in a car accident.(comfort)安慰UNIT 71. I did not easily lose temper, but he kept me waiting for three hours and it was intolerable.(unbearable)不可忍受的2. A dozen earthquake in northeastern Ohio were almost certainly induced by injection of gas drilling wastewater into the earth.(caused)引发3. The place has developed from a fishing port into a thriving tourist center.(prosperous)繁荣的4. It seemed incredible that she had been there a week already.(unbelievable)难以相信的5. She has used her wits to progress to the position she holds today.(intelligence)智慧6. She still clings to the belief that her son is still alive.(sticks to)坚持7. The hills were shrouded in mist in the morning before sunrise.(covered)笼罩8. My father will never give his consent to our marriage.(permission)许可UNIT 81. He smothered the flames with a blanket.(covered up thickly)厚厚笼罩2. She was already to resume her duties.(begin again)重新开始3. The car accident obstructed the road for five hours.(blocked)堵塞的4. “Tilt your head back so that I can look down on your throat,” said the doctor,(lean)倾斜5. His income is inadequate to meet his basic needs.(not enough)不充足6. He lit his pipe and exhaled clouds of smoke.(breathed out)呼气7. He slapped his son across the face.(hit with the palm of the hand)拍击8. She compressed her nostrils to stop bleeding.(pressed together)压缩UNIT 91. The police burst through the door into the room.(came suddenly)突然闯入2. A cigarette and glowed in the darkness.(produced soft light)绚丽夺目3. I assume youve all read the text carefully .Now Ill ask you some questions about its content.(suppose)承担4. The old general has started to write his memoirs.(autobiography)回忆录5. Being highly perceptive, she is very likely to develop into a successful writer.(quick to notice and understand things)感知的6. I had a weary day yesterday ; I couldnt even move my legs by the time I went back home. (an exhausting)疲倦的7. Christians believe that the mountains and the oceans are among the mighty works of God.(powerful)有力的8. Take it easy！You wont fall off his ladder as it is quite stable.(steady)稳固的UNIT 101. The local people are hostile to outsiders.(unfriendly)不友善的2. Students have the option of taking English , French, or German as their foreign language.(choice)选择3. The full impact of the internet on the modern life has not yet been studied.(influence)影响4. The fragile china survived the bumpy journey safe and sound.(easy damaged.)易碎的5. This will be a great boost to the economy.(encouragement)鼓励6. Bull market makes many investors rake in much money.(earn)赚取7. The project will encompass rural and underdeveloped areas in China.(cover)覆盖8. Many people around the world have allegedly seen UFOs.(according to what has been claimed)依其所述UNIT 111. She had no alternative but to ask for a few days leave.(possible of choice)可选择的2. He was more involved in sports than in scholastic achievements.(academic)学术的3. She showed great aptitude for learning languages.(natural ability)天资4. The purpose of the social reform is to achieve a fairer distribution of wealth.(division)分配5. Dont omit this paragraph when you write your report.(fail to include)省略6. They accept that what you are doing is relevant to their problems.(helpful)有助的7. Dont strain your eyes trying to read in this dim light.(hurt)损伤8. Can you see what this note says his writing is almost illegible.(unreadable)不可辨认的UNIT 121. According to the provisions of the agreement the interest on the loan must be paid monthly.(conditions)情况2. The car is registered in my name.(formally recorded)注册3. They have a reciprocal hatred for each other.(mutual)共同的4. Most western nations are signatories of this treaty.(signers)签署5. What punishment does the law prescribe for corruption.(give rule)规定6. Some find it hard to accommodate themselves to t