启东中学高二上学期英语期末复习测试：情态动词(第九章).doc

1. English is a language that many people around the world _ not speak perfectly but_ at least understand.A. may; can B. would; mightC. will; mustD. could; might2. Didnt they come to the party last week?Yes. They didnt want to come with us at first, but then we _ persuade them.A. wouldB. couldC. were able toD. had to3. I promise her daughter _ get a nice present on her birthday.Will it be a big surprise to her?A. shouldB. mustC. wouldD. shall4. All of us had a good time in the picnic last Sunday. Pity you werent there.I really _come but I was looking after my mother in hospital.A. mustB. ought toC. need haveD. should have5. Did you scold him for his carelessness?Yes, but _ it.A. I would rather not doB. Id rather not have doneC. I shouldnt doD. Id better not do6. Just as we were sitting down to have dinner, the telephone _ ring.A. mustB. couldC. mightD. need7. Would you like to stay for another two days?Sorry, I _. One of my best friends is coming to see me.A. mustntB. cantC. needntD. wont8. Where is Johnson? I cant find him anywhere.He _ letters upstairs.A. might have writtenB. must have written C. must be writing D. must write9. Mrs. Smith, I will fetch ten chairs for the meeting.You _fetch ten; six will do.A. may notB. mustntC. needntD. cant10. You _ pay too much attention to your reading skill, as it is so important.A. cantB. shouldC. mustD. neednt11. The woman biologist stayed in Africa studying wild animals for 13 years before she returned. Oh, dear! She _ a lot of difficulties. A. may go throughB. might go throughC. ought to have gone throughD. must have gone through12. Isnt that Anns husband over there? No, it _ be himIm sure he doesnt wear glasses.A. cant B. must notC. wont D. may not13. Ill tell Mary about her new job tomorrow. You _ her last week.A. ought to tellB. would have toldC. must tellD. should have told14. John, look at the time. _ you play the piano at such a late hour?A. Can B. MayC. MustD. Need15. Ive decided to take the job and I _ change my mind.A. mustntB. cantC. may notD. wont16. Im sure youd rather he stayed in Spain, _?A. wouldnt youB. arent IC. didnt heD. hadnt you17. Our house is on the top of the hill, so in summer the wind _ be pretty cold.A. mustB. canC. ought toD. need18. I promised to get there before 5 oclock, but now the rain is pouring down. They_ for me impatiently.A. may waitB. ought to waitC. could waitD. must be waiting19. She was very brave. Even though shed hurt her leg, she _ go back alone.A. could B. mightC. have toD. was able to20. Better go to see my sick colleague right now, _I?A. didnt B. dontC. hadntD. wont21. Well done, Tom. Thank you. But given more time, I _ it better.A. shouldnt have doneB. could have done C. might not doD. could do22. I know that he may not come today, but if he _ come, would you please tell him I would be expecting him at my office at nine?A. willB. shallC. shouldD. may23. _ he come to see you?Of course, please. And Id rather he _ me the truth.A. Will; informB. Shall; toldC. Should; will sayD. Can; spoke24. I hear you have written a novel. Yes, the book _ be out in a month or so. A. can B. dareC. should D. need25. Theres no light on. they _ be at home. A. cant B. mustnt C. needntD. shouldnt26. The little child _ go out alone at night, so he _ walk in the dark that night.A. darent; didnt dare toB. doesn t dare; dare notC. isnt dare to; dared not toD. doesnt dare to; dare not to27. How could I thank you enough? Dont mention it. Any other man _ that.A. would have done B. should have done C. must doD. could do28. _ I ask you something, if you are not too busy？Yes, of course you _. A. Should; shouldB. Could; canC. Could; couldD. Can; could29. Is there any flight to Tokyo today? I think there _, for the weather is too bad. A. mustnt beB. mightnt beC. neednt beD. cant be30. He learned nothing in class. He _ stay at home.A. may B. might as wellC. wouldD. should31. Could you lend me that book you _ me about when I telephoned you? No, I am sorry, I cant. I gave it to a friend.A. were telling B. would tellC. had told D. had been telling32. We need a person badly to think up such an idea. _ the new comer have a try? A. Shall B. MayC. Should D. Need33. They must have finished the work by the end of last month, _?A. mustnt they B. havent theyC. hadnt they D. didnt they34. She must have gone back to the valley. _, she _ have. The entrance to it was nowhere to be found.A. No; mustntB. Yes; mightC. Yes; couldD. No; couldnt35. Would you like to watch the video, in which you can see foreigners making jiaoji during the Spring Festival? Sure, it _ be very interesting. A. should B. mayC. can D. will36. How could I thank you enough? Dont mention it. Any other man _ that.A. must do B. could doC. would have done D. should have done37. On Sundays when I was a child, Father and I _ get up early and go fishing. A. could B. wouldC. might D. should38. I posted the letter a week ago. Then they _ the letter by now. It usually takes four days.A. can have receivedB. must receiveC. should receive D. ought to have received39. He _ Shanghai, for I saw him talking with the headmaster a moment ago.A.