200515年英语专四真题语法单选题

1、2005年英语专业四级考试真题51. If you explained the situation to your solicitor, he _ able to advise you much better than I can.A. would be B. will have been C. was D. were52. _, Mr. Wells is scarcely in sympathy with the working class.A. Although he is a socialist B. Even if he is a socialistC. Being a sociali

2、st D. Since he is a socialist53. His remarks were _ annoy everybody at the meeting.A. so as to B. such as to C. such to D. as much as to54. James has just arrived, but I didnt know he _ until yesterday.A. will come B. was coming C. had been coming D. came55. _ conscious of my moral obligations as a

3、citizen.A. I was and always will be B. I have to be and always will beC. I had been and always will be D. I have been and always will be56. Because fuel supplies are finite and many people are wasteful, we will have to install _ solar heating device in our home.A. some type of B. some types of aC. s

4、ome type of a D. some types of57. I went there in 1984, and that was the only occasion when I _ the journey in exactly two days.A. must take B. must have madeC. was able to make D. could make58. I know he failed his last test, but really hes _ stupid.A. something but B. anything butC. nothing but D.

5、 not but59. Do you know Tims brother? He is _ than Tim.A. much more sportsman B. more of a sportsmanC. more of sportsman D. more a sportsman60. That was not the first time he _ us. I think its high time we _ strong actions against him.A. betrayedtake B. had betrayedtookC. has betrayedtook D. has bet

6、rayedtake61. Whats the chance of _ a general election this year?A. there being B. there to beC. there be D. there going to be62. The meeting was put off because we _ a meeting without John.A. objected having B. were objected to havingC. objected to have D. objected to having63. _ you _ further probl

7、ems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.A. If, had B. Have, had C. Should, have D. In case, had64. He asked me to lend him some money, which I agreed to do, _ that he paid me back the following week.A. on occasion B. on purpose C. on condition D. only if65. Children who stay away from

8、school do _ for different reasons.A. them B. / C. it D. theirs2006年英语专业四级考试真题51. _dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A. Although B. Whatever C. As D. However52. If only I _play the guitar as well as you!A. would B. could C. should D. might53. The party, _I was the guest

9、of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A. by which B. for which C. to which D. at which54. Its high time we _ cutting down the rainforests.A. stopped B. had to stop C. shall stop D. stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he _ impossible to comprehend.A. has found B. was finding C.

10、 had found would D. find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone_ an opportunity to hear the speech.A. ought to have B. must have C. may have D. should have57. I am surprised_ this city is a dull place to live in. A. that you should think B. by what you are thinking C. that you would

11、 think D. with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_ for her work.A. enough good B. good enough C. as good enough D. as enough59. It is imperative that the government _ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A. attracts B. shall attract C. attract D. has to

12、60. Land belongs to the city; there is _ thing as private ownership of land.A. no such a B. not such C. not such a D. no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_far.A./ B. such C. that D. as62. The statistics _ that living standards in the area have imp

13、roved drastically in recent times.A. proves B. is proving C. are proving D. prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _ the spoilt ones.A. not counting B. not to countC. dont count D. having not counted64. It was _ we had hoped a moreA. success than B. a success more thanC. as much of

14、a success as D. a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, _? A. didnt it B. doesnt there C. usednt it? D. didnt there2007年英语专业四级考试真题51. There are as good fish in the sea _ever came out of it .A.than B.like C.as D.so52.All the Presidents Men _one of the important books

15、for historians who study the Watergate Scandal.A.remain B.remains C.remained D.is remaining53.You _ borrow my notes provided you take care of them, I told my friend.A.could B.should C.must D.can54.If only the patient _a different treatment instead of using the antibiotics, he might still be alive no

16、w. A.had received B.received C.should receive D.were receiving55.Linda was _te experiment a month ago,but she changed her mind at the last minute.A. to start B.to have started C.to be starting D.to have been starting56.She _fifty or so when I first met her at the conference.A. must be B.had been C.c

17、ould be D.must have been57.It is not _much the language as the background that makes the book difficult to understand.A.that B.as C.so D.very58.The committee has anticipated the problems that _in the road construction project.A.arise B.will arise C.arose D.have arisen59.The student said there were a

18、 few points in the essay he _impossible to comprehend.A.had found B.finds C.has found D.would find60.He would have finished his college education, but he _to quit and find a job to support his family.A.had had B.has C.had D.would have61.The research requires more money than _.A.have been put in B.ha

19、s been put in C.being put in D.to be put in62.Overpopulation poses a terrible threat to the human race. Yet it is probably _a threat to the human race than environmental destruction.A.no more B.not more C.even more D.much more63.It is not uncommon for there _problems of communication between the old

20、 and the young.A.being B.would be C.be D.to be64._at in his way, the situation does not seem so desperate.A.Looking B.looked C.Being looked D.to look65.It is absolutely essential that William_his study in spite of some learning difficulties.A.will continue B.continued C.continue D.continues2008年英语考试

21、专业四级考试51. Our association, which has consistently pressed for greater employment opportunities for the disabled, will publish _ proposals in the near future.A. their B. our C. his D. its52. Had Judy been more careful on the maths exam, she _ much better results now.A. would be getting B. could have

22、gotC. must get D. would get53. Nine is to three _ three is to one.A. when B. that C. which D. what54. Men differ from animals _ they can think and speak.A. for which B. for that C. in that D. in which55. _ he wanted to go out with his friends at the weekend, he had to stay behind to finish his assig

23、nment.A. Much though B. Much as C. As much D. Though much56. I enjoyed myself so much _ I visited my friends in Paris last year.A. when B. which C. that D. where57. Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. All his lectures were boring.B. Half his money was gone.C. Her few friends are all fond of danci

24、ng.D. He invited many his friends to the party.58. When you have finished with that book, don't forget to put it back on my desk, _?A. do you B. don't you C. will you D. won't you 59. What does "He wisely refused to spend his money" mean?A. It was wise of him to refuse to spend

25、 his money.B. He refused to spend his money in a wise manner.C. He was short of money and didn't want to buy anything.D. He refused, in a wise manner, to spend his money.60. They stood chatting together as easily and naturally as _. A. it could be B. could be C. it was D. was61. The following ar

26、e all correct responses to "Who told the news to the teacher?" EXCEPT_A. Jim did this. B. Jim did so. C. Jim did that. D. Jim did.62. Quality is _ counts most.A. which B. that C. what D. where63. In his plays Shakespeare _ his characters live through their language.A. would make B. had mad

27、e C. made D. makes64. The square itself is five hundred yards wide, five times _ the size of St. Peter's in Rome.A. / B. that of C. which is D. of 65. Which of the following sentences expresses "probability"?A. You must leave immediately.B. You must be feeling rather tired.C. You must

28、be here by eight o'clock.D. You must complete the reading assignment on time.09年英语考试专业四级考试51. What a nice day! How about the three of us _ a walk in the park nearby?A. to take B. take C. taking D. to be taking52. If there were no subjunctive mood, English _ much easier to learn.A. could have bee

29、n B. would beC. will be D. would have been53. She _ fifty or so when I first met her at a conference.A. had been B. must be C. has been D. must have been54. _ the boss says, it is unreasonable to ask me to work overtime without pay.A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Whichever D. However55. A new laptop cost

30、s about _ of a second-hand one.A. the price of three times B. three times the priceC. as much as the three times price D. three times more than the price56. I was very interested in _ she told me.A. all that B. all which C. all what D. that57. We consider _ he should have left without telling anyone

31、 beforehand.A. strange why B. it strange what C. it strange that D. that strange58. It is going to be fine tomorrow. _.A. So is it. B. So it is. C. So it does. D. So does it.59. Little _ about her own safety, though she herself was in great danger. A. she cared B. she may care C. may she care D. did

32、 she care60. The couple had no sooner got to the station _ the coach left.A. when B. as C. until D. than61. Aren't you tired? I _ you had done enough for today.A. should have thought B. must have thoughtC. might have thought D. could have thought62. "It seems that she was there at the confe

33、rence." The sentence means thatA. she seems to be there at the conference.B. she seemed to be there at the conference.C. she seems to have been there at the conference.D. she seemed to being there at the conference.63. Which of the following adverbs can NOT be used to complete " _ everybod

34、y came"?A. Nearly B. Quite C. Practically D. Almost64. In "How much do you think he earns?" how much is _ of the sentence.A. the subject B. the adverbialC. the object D. the complement65. "The man preparing the documents is the firm's lawyer" has all the following possib

35、le meanings EXCEPTA. the man who has prepared the documents.B. the man who has been preparing the documents.C. the man who is preparing the documents.D. the man who will prepare the documents.10年英语考试专业四级考试51. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates CAUSE?A. Why don't you do it for th

36、e sake of your friends?B. I wish I could write as well as you.C. For all his efforts, he didn't get an A.D. Her eyes were red from excessive reading.52. Nancy's gone to work but her car's still there. She_ by bus.A. must have gone B. should have goneC. ought to have gone D. could have go

37、ne53. He feels that he is not yet_to travel abroad.A. too strong B. enough strong C. so strong D. strong enough54. After_seemed an endless wait, it was his turn to enter the personnel manager's office.A. that B. it C. what D. there55. Fool_ Jerry is, he could not have done such a thing.A. who B.

38、 as C. like D. that56. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. They each have two tickets.B. They cost twenty yuan each.C. Each they have bought the same book.D. They were given two magazines each.57. She seldom goes to the theatre, _？A. doesn't she B. does she C. would she D. wouldn

39、9;t she58. Dr Johnson is head of the department,_an expert in translation.A. or B. either C. but D. and59. When one has good health, _ should feel fortunate.A. you B. they C. he D. we60. It is necessary that he _ the assignment without delay.A. hand in B. hands in C. must hand in D. has to hand in61

40、. In the sentence "It's no use waiting for her", the italicized phrase is _.A. the object B. an adverbial C. a complement D. the subject62. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. All his lectures are very interesting.B. Half their savings were gone.C. Many his friends came to

41、 the party.D. Both his sisters are nurses.63. Which of the following sentences has an object complement?A. The directors appointed John manager.B. I gave Mary a Christmas present.C. You have done Peter a favour.D. She is teaching children English.64. Which of the following words can NOT be used to c

42、omplete "We've seen the film _"?A. before B. recently C. lately D. yet65. _ should not become a serious disadvantage in life and work.A. To be not tall B. Not being tallC. Being not tall D. Not to be tall11年英语考试专业四级考试51. My uncle is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is no long

43、er the man _he was fifteen years ago.A. which B. whomC. whoD. that52. Which of the following sentences is a COMMAND?A. Beg your pardon.B. Have a good time.C. Never do that again!D. What noise you are making!53. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates purpose?A. She said it for fun, but o

44、thers took her seriously.B. For all its effort, the team didnt win the match.C. Linda has worked for the firm for twenty years.D. He set out for Beijing yesterday.54. When you have finished with the book, dont forget to return it to Tim, _?A. do youB. will youC. dont youD. wont you55. In phrases lik

45、e freezing cold, burning hot, or soaking wet, the ING participle is usedA. as a command. B. as a condition.C. for concession. D. for emphasis.56. Which of the following italicized phrases is INCORRECT?A. The city is now ten times its original size.B. I wish I had two times his strength.C. The seller

46、 asked for double the usual price.D. They come here four times every year.57. It is not so much the language _ the cultural background that makes the book difficult to understand.A. asB. norC. butD. like58. Which of the following italicized parts is used as an object?A. What do you think has happene

47、d to her?B. Who do you think the visiting professor is?C. How much do you think he earns every month?D. How quickly would you say he would come?59. The additional work will take _ weeks.A. the otherB. another two C. other twoD. the more60. Which of the following italicized parts is a subject clause?

48、A. We are quite certain that we will get there in time.B. He has to face the fact that there will be no pay rise this year.C. She said that she had seen the man earlier that morning.D. It is sheer luck that the miners are still alive after ten days.61. Its getting late. Id rather you _ now.A. leftB.

49、 leave C. are leavingD. will leave62. In the sentence “The manager interviewed Jim himself in the morning”, the italicized word is used to modifyA. the object. B. the verb. C. the subject. D. the prepositional phrase.63. There is no doubt_ the couple did the right thing in coming back home earlier t

50、han planned.A. whetherB. thatC. whyD. when64. The sentence that expresses OFFER isA. Ill get some drinks. Whatll you have?B. Does she need to book a ticket now?C. May I know your name?D. Can you return the book next week?65. Which of the following italicized phrases indicates a subject-predicate rel

51、ation (主谓关系)?A. Mr Smiths passport has been issued.B. The visitors arrival was reported in the news.C. Johns travel details have not been finalized.D. The new bookstore sells childrens stories.12年英语考试专业四级考试51Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT? ATwenty miles seems like a long walk to him B

52、No one except his supporters agree with him CNeither Julia nor I were going to the party DFew students in my class are really lazy52Which of the following determiners(限定词)can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns? Amany a Bfew Csuch Dthe next53Which of the following refle

53、xive pronouns(反身代词)is used as an appositive(同位语)? A，He promised himself rapid progress BThe manager herself will interview Mary CI have nothing to say for myself DThey quarreled themselves red in the face54My boss ordered that the legal documents _ to him before lunchA. be sent Bwere sent Cwere to b

54、e sent Dmust be sent55. Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS? ABy now she will be eating dinner BI shall never do that again CMy brother will help you with the luggage DYou shall get a promotion56Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT? AHow strange feelings they are! BHow dare you speak to me like that! CWhat noise they are making! D. What a mess we are in!57which of the italicized parts functions as a subject? AWe never do