大学英语高级课程复习资料.doc

1. In a world full of misinformation it is a formidable challenge for the students to learn to identify the true, the beautiful, and the good.2. Any form of mountaineering has its inherent danger. After all, it is an adventure sport.3. The university will permit a degree of individual instruction and the students may receive a curriculum tailored to their needs, learning style and pace.4. It is said that the understanding of the genetic basis of learning will teach us which youngsters are likely to advance quickly and which ones seem doomed to “difficult” school experiences.5. It has been reported that in Canada literally thousands of lakes and rivers are no longer able to support fish or plants.6. In countries with relatively high literacy rates, books play an important part in enriching peoples lives.7. The essence of government intervention has been to limit and distort competition rather than to encourage it.8. The great cause of reform being carried out by Chinese people is without precedent in history.9. Practice in simulated examination conditions must not be delayed until close to the examination time.10. People have found that the lions and wolves in the forest often hunt down live animals by cooperative efforts.1. Your writing style is too _ for most students whose majors are not English.A) literal B) literacy C) literary D) literate2. The smell of roses _ with that of fresh air after a summer rain.A) weaved B) fused C) distorted D) mingled 3. For the _ of a computer, the CD-ROMs that we have cannot be used frequently.A) necessity B) absence C) want D) missing 4. I know that! I know that! The project was _ to fail from the start.A) fated B) doom C) doomed D) destiny5. Children have a/an _ interest in new things, therefore they can learn computer quickly.A) inherent B) inclusive C) exclusive D) blessed 6. The vase you bought was indeed beautiful. But have you seen the small _ in its base when you bought it?A) mistakes B) errors C) points D) flaws7. The jurors who lacked in basic law training were obviously not _ pass a verdict.A) competent to B) capable of C) capable to D) competent for8. When I came back from the library, a smell of cigarettes _ the dormitory.A) scattered B) permeated C) distributed D) spread9. You cant wait any more. Now the situation _ prompt action.A) calls at B) calls on C) calls in D) calls for10. To a large _, her efforts have decided the future of our team.A) degree B) measure C) distance D) portion11. He was a/an _ playwright and poet who wrote 50 plays and 138 poems within 3 years.A) effective B) productive C) affective D) producing 12. There are a lot of books and CDs in the bookstore and citizens have easy _ to the books and music they need.A) chance B) access C) way D) opportunity 13. The diseases caused by the new virus are more _ among the old.A) vocational B) fashionable C) prevalent D) instantaneous14. The king pulled back all his troops because there was a _ battle on the other side of his domain.A) decisive B) resolved C) determined D) decision15. Its a bit cold now and we can feel the winter drawing _.A) in B) up C) on D) out16. There are many _ in computer technology recently. As a result, you can purchase a computer at a pretty low price.A) revolutions B) revolutionaries C) reforms D) innovations17. The report you heard from the government spokesman _ the facts.A) retorted B) extorted C) distorted D) deformed18. Theres no _ between the three volumes of the book. Only the author knows why he made them one story.A) continue B) continuation C) continuity D) continuous19. In the past these books were stored in the emperors study. They were not _ to common people.A) access B) approach C) acceptable D) available 20. A lot of foreigners are still in complete _ of Chinas rapid development.A) misunderstanding B) negligence C) ignorance D) ignorant1. John pleaded _ his teacher to let him pass but the teachers reply was negative.A) with B) to C) for D) on2. They _ the criminal to a desert where he finally died.A) vaporized B) executed C) exhausted D) exiled3. Not having high scores in your document is surely a _.A) fault B) handicap C) defect D) handkerchief4. Bill is the general manager of the group. Although he is _, he takes steady steps in his business.A) affirm B) limp C) crippled D) optimistic5. Acting _ the mayors direction, the police made a raid on the gambling den.A) on B) out C) by D) for 6. I saw a girl _ to herself in distance. I went to her but she shied away.A) mourning B) murdering C) murmuring D) murmering7. His _ in computer is no worse than a computer professors.A) advantage B) proficiency C) quality D) quantity8. I have long _ the hope of becoming a singer or a pianist.A) cultivated B) pleaded C) nourished D) furnished9. Mr. Liu was _ poet .A) born of B) a born C) a born of D) born in10. All students in my class should and must _ my rules.A) cope with B) put up with C) comply with D) obey with11. There are countless rooms in the town and among them there are some _ ones.A) innumerable B) numerous C) countless D) numberless 12. Its better to _ facts than to remember them. Using facts is, however, more important.A) learn B) assimilate C) absorb D) transplant 13. It was his neighbors who _ her sick daughter back to health.A) nursed B) nurtured C) took D) nutritious14. Chinese people are willing to cooperate _ people from all over the world to build a peaceful world.A) together B) between C) with D) among 15. His experience was _ to everyone who heard his story.A) sympathetic B) pathetic C) sympathy D) patient16. There is no point _ all your energy on such a worthless business.A) expending B) consuming C) costing D) taking17. Youd better fill _ an application and submit it to your boss soon.A) out B) on C) over D) at18. She is a mammonist. You can succeed in marrying her _ that you are a millionaire.A) if B) if only C) provided D) even if19. Roses in the yard were beaten _ by the heavy rain last night.A) down B) up C) out D) away 20. I know its not wise to stay up all night to finish the task _ the expense of health, but I did.A) in B) at C) on D) for II1.During the battle a large number of men perished from hunger and thirst due to the severe shortage of food. 2.This research project has further proved that fireworks have originated in China.3.He is tempted to go there in person and check out how the accident happened. 4.At present, people have not found an effective way to cure this disease, which is still afflicting old people.5.The contractor must adhere to the contract and complete the important project on time.6.With persisted efforts, they finally settled the dispute between the two regions.7.If Party B fails in delivering goods at a given time, Party A is entitled to terminate the contract and claim for any loss.8. It usually takes a week to patent ones invention. 9.A clever politician knows well how to manipulate the public opinion and take advantage his supporters10. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes will diminish as the dry season continues.11. With the 21st century coming, people have increasingly realized the importance of acquiring information quickly and easily. If a nation can make effective use of all the information it will benefit in the fields of scientific research, education, economic development, etc. What the nation needs to do is to establish a nation-wide “information network”, so as to link up scientists, businessmen, educators, etc. If such a network is set up, it will promote the second information revolution in the country.1.It started out as a decent sci-fi show but _ as just another teen soap. A) set up B) stay up C) ended up C) stayed up2.The prisoners were _ in their attempt to escape at the last minute when the police received a tip-off. A) spoiled B) ruined C) foiled D) destroyed 3.Though she loved him better than all the world, she _ him for taking over the company after her fathers death.A) despaired B) deprived C ) devised D) despised 4. Harry Potter fans lined up for new sequels and were prepared to sit _ late with their treasured copies.A) out B) up C) in D) on 5.It is anticipated that the proposed renovation will _ replacement of all mechanical equipment. A) necessitate B) force C) command D) compel 6. Although the technology originated _ the UK, it has been developed in the US.A) at B) on C) in D) within 7.Moving to the South, John recovered quickly; the humid climate there agreed _ him.A)to B) with C) on D) at 8. We _ less congestion in cities, less air pollution, and less danger on country roads in the near future. A) look down upon B) look back on C) look forward to D) look up to 9. Researchers found that the _ moods from work can be carried home to the family or personal relationships.A )foul B) evil C) wicked D) filthy 10. Since the dawn of time, epilepsy has _ millions of people and among them are famous people such as Julius Caesar, Napoleon and Van Gogh, just to name a few.A) effected B) inflicted C) conflicted D) afflicted 11. He was angry that his employer _ his contract without his consent long before it was due.A) cancelled B) terminated C) postponed D) delayed 12. The factory is so _ cash for the time being that the workers cannot get their wages.A) short with B) short in C) short of D) short for 13. They claimed to be _ of a French king but turned out to be no more than two cheats.A) youngsters B) minors C) descendants D juniors 14. If the supplier does not _ the terms of the contract, you may have a right to ask for your deposit to be returned.A) dispose of B) associate with C) relate to D) adhere to 15. Throughout her career she has very successfully _ the public opinion in her favor. A) manipulated B) run C) operated D) functioned 16. _ your education, I would suggest that you go for an education loan and concentrate on your study. After all, you can start paying off the loan after you finish studying.A) As for B) As against C) As from D) As of 17. Having _ of unromantic ground warfare, Bill wrote to hiscommanding officer to request a transfer to the air service.A had his fun B) had his time C) had his fill D) had his deal 18. Drinking _ can be good for health in that it may lower risk for coronary heart disease. A) in minimum B) in moderation C) in maximum D) in extreme 19. Scientists and researchers now believe people really can die _a broken heart, which has long been the subject of folklore, soap operas and literature.A) of B) on C) for D) at 20. For 400 years, young Welsh men have presented a carved spoon to a favored young woman _ winning her heart. A) in the event of B) in the name of C) in the case of D) in the hope of 1. It is the responsibility of those who are having trouble with a proposal to _alternative suggestions. A) put up B) put down C) put forth D) put on 2. There is every _ that more jobs will be created later this year due to the recent economic boom. A) likelihood B) likeness C) dislike D) like 2. There is every _ that more jobs will be created later this year due to the recent economic boom. A) likelihood B) likeness C) dislike D) like 3. The international community vigorously _ the terrorist bombing in Britain. A) announced B) denounced C) renounced D) pronounced 4. Macbeth was ultimately, though not solely, responsible for the actions which eventually resulted _ his downfall.A) from B) in C) at D) to 5. The newspaper gave an editorial _ of the governments achievements of the past year. A) estimate B) expectation C) appraisal D) calculation 6. The predominant cause of Vitamin D _ in this area is said to be inadequate exposure to sunlight. A) lack B) deficit C) absence D) deficiency 7. According to current policy, goods exempt _ tax include books and childrens clothes. A) from B) of C) to D) at 8. Out of his earlier experiences he justifiably developed a(n) _ attitude that never left him thereafter. A) doubted B) unbelievable C) skeptical D) questionable 9. How can he just keep interfering _ my personal affairs? Hes no more than a common friend of mine! A) at B) with C) on D) to 10. All products are to be carefully packed and pass _ quality control testing before shipment. A) rigorous B) stern C) harsh D) austere 11. If something goes_, try and negotiate with the retailer by letter or e-mail. A) cancelled B) wrong C) mistaken D) mistakenly 12. The mayor _ personally to stop the museum from being closed. A) intervened B) interrupted C) intruded D) involved 13. I was _ the verge of calling the doctor when he suddenly got better. A) by B) on C) in D) under 14. Their research of many years has finally _ cure for the disease. A) originated in B) derived from C) culminated in D) endowed with 15. She seems to be _ to coldsas far as I can remember, shes never caught one. A) immune B) inclined C) liable D) exempt 16. These monuments are a vital part of the cultural _ of South Africa. A) belongings B) property C) possession D) heritage 17. As a high school student, she is_ be more concerned with her direct experience than with abstract thoughts. A) suitable to B) appropriate to C) apt to D) tend to 18. The way he_ humor into his speech made it a very enjoyable experience for us, in spite of the seriousness of the topic. A) increased B) injected C) inserted D) invested 19. When you _a stand on something after careful consideration, dont be afraid to tell the world about it. A) put B) set C) make D) take 20. Nowadays more and more people suffer from diseases or disorders _ by stress and overwork. A) induced B) deduced C) reduced D) seduced III1. With nothing _ hands this summer, Jasmine is planning on a trip to Hawaii.A) on B) at C) by D) within 2. The fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast” has three different _, with each slightly different from the rest.A) patterns B) translations C) versions D) forms3. What a bargain! HK$270 for 12 issues of one of the worlds most read magazines, _ of a multi-purpose backpack.A) including B) excluding C) inclusive D) exclusive 4. In the tropical rain forests, bright colors are often _ with danger.A) mixed B) combined C) bound D) associated 5. She never goes to the _ of flowers and vegetables, since she plants them in her own garden.A) expenditure B) extreme C) expense D) cost 6. The male birds long colorful feathers _ it from the female.A) distinct B) differ C) identify D) differentiate7. The lasting record high temperature in the southeast region _ off a greater demand for electric power.A) triggered B) cut C) sent D) trailed 8. The victory of the battle in Starlingrad, Soviet Union is _ to be the turning point of the Second World War.A) deemed B) determined C) doomed D) destined 9. The minute I entered the palace, I was bewildered by the numerous _ lights on the ceiling. A) glittering B) dazzling C) gleaming D) glimmering10. Sometimes, we have to challenge _ experts to put forward our own discoveries and ideas.A) authority B) authorized C) authorities D) authoritative11. When the romance between Vivian and the general manager came to light, it produced a great _, which is too much for a _ girl like her.A) sentiment, sensible B) sensation, sensitive C) sentiment, sensitive D) sensation, sensational 12. The reform and opening-up policy has brought _ unprecedented changes to China.A) forward B) in C) over D) around13. At present, the president is deeply _ in a political scandal, which has already led to a sharp fall in his public supporting rate.A) buried B) indulged C) involved D) inserted 14. The wording in the contract was carefully_ , in case any misunderstanding may arise from it.A) adapted B) justified C) testified D) modified15. Emma doesnt have any close friend in the school, since she has just been _ here from another high school.A) transported B) transmitted C) transferred D) transplanted16. Our trip to the United States was _ by a visit to the White House.A) highlighted B) heightened C) peaked D) summitted17. On the map, yellow, red, and black _ three different tiers of high temperature in this region.A) denote B) refer C) define D) note 18. A sense of _ excitement distracted her from her work at hand.A) calm B) peaceful C) overwhelming D) overtaking19. _ enough financial and technological support, we will definitely accomplish the research project far ahead of schedule.A) Assuming B) Giving C) Given D) Supposing20. As the saying goes “Every dog has his day”, dont _ with anybody.A) trick B) trifle C) trivial D) trickle1.As such, the event evoked curiosity and awe in most of us.2.The techniques of sales promotion, to work well, must gain the trust of middlemen in business as well as consumers. At the same time, they should be consistent with the local preferences