
1 The company has determined to _____ funding from Greece because of the debt crisis, which caused a sharp fall of the European stock exchange market.
A abandon B desert C withdraw D cancel
2----Will your parents allow you to marry Sally?
-----_______ not, for they think she merely cares for money.
A Exactly B. Absolutely C Rarely D Totally
3 ----Have you got the message that he will purchase a new mobile phone next week?
----It’s too______, for he bought one the other day.
A abstract B concrete C ridiculous D evident
4 In order to improve the employees’ working efficiency, the board is intending to introduce a new _______ to turning out milk powder.
A access B measure C approach D style
5.Though a small country, Switzerland which is home of many international organizations is famous for its_____ watches as well as its thrilling scenery.
A exact B correct C accurate D appropriate
6 ---Why did the police arrest Black?
----Because he was _____of robbing the bank and shooting two clerks to death.
A charged B scolded C accused D blamed
7 After explaining the usage of the grammar of this unit, Mr. Zhang went on to ______the text in detail in a lively and interesting way to make himself understood.
. A adapt B analyze C adopt D adjust
8---Have your parents given you some directions before you go abroad on a journey?
------Yes. They kept telling me to mind my table _____ when in foreign countries.
A activities B conducts C manners D behaviors
9 The local government is_____ a low carbon lifestyle by using their own shopping bags rather than plastic ones, which are difficult to break down.
A declaring B claiming C stating D advocating
10 ---We should raise the _____of sex discrimination in our country to the Congress.
----By all means, but it will be a long way before a bill is passed.
A affair B event C issue D business
11.-----As a model, Marina is very _____about her figure, so she eats very little.
------But it does harm to her health.
A aggressive B patient C sensitive D energetic
12 _______ all aspects of the situation, the council has reached an agreement that the project in the Mid East must be cancelled.
A Attaching B Combining C Acknowledging D Underlining
13 ----Word came that most drinks from Taiwan contains_____ additives(添加剂).
----Really? So drinking water is the best choice.
A artificial B natural C original D mineral
14 Mr. James ______ mistakes lie in the facts that he is always ready to believe others.
A basic B primary C fundamental D urgent
15 ---How would you_____ if you met a customer who is very awkward when doing some shopping?
----I’ll have patience and wear a big smile.
A behave B conduct C reply D perform
16 The big clock hanging on the tower is set to____ the hour, but it sounds four times an hour, which has caused great confusion to our daily life.
A beat B hit C strike D blow
17----That your bicycle broke down for your coming late this time is not a_____ excuse.
-----But it didn’t function properly indeed.
A specific B convenient C reliable D valid
18-----Shall I carry the luggage for you?
------Don’t_______. I can manage it all by myself.
A trouble B disturb C interrupt D bother
19---The fireworks piled in the workshop can be a ______ threat to the employees’ security.
-----Got it. We will do with them as soon as possible.
A diverse B boring C potential D regular
20 ----My classmate left me a message that I didn’t need to assist him in his Christmas decoration, however, I may as well go there to help him.
----It’s very _____ of you to have done so
A Cautious B considerate C secure D attentive
21 In order to promote its new product, the company has employed many university freshmen to hand out ______ in the street.
A applications B contents C directions D brochures
22 ----China men’s football team will have a match with Spain at seven, so I must be leaving.
---Why bother? It will merely _____ our patience and nerve.
A check B test C examine D inspire
23 Many low-income workers _______ the decision that the local authorities will build low rent flats in the urban.
A cheered B applauded C encouraged D approved
24 ----What do you think of their music?
-----I used to like them, but they have become much too_____ and the quality of music has declined sharply.
A professional B commercial C fluent D enthusiastic
25 I will do what I can to participate in the competition, but I can’t ______ that I’ll win.
A confirm B suspect C guarantee D expect
26 ---What makes the cloth sell well?
----It is the design _____by wild flowers rather than traditional patterns that impressed the customers present at the fair.
A encouraged B inspired C invented D created
27 It is common practice for the president of our corporation to______ a speech at the conference held on the first Monday of every month where we can know the last month’s sales and the goal of this month.
A deliver B convey C express D present
28 ----What kind of car would you like to order?
-----It should_____ less fuel and the price is more reasonable.
A purchase B require C consume D decrease
29 More than ten people were injured and two died in the street______ yesterday, most of them from the same middle school, which has aroused great concern from the public.
A debate B conflict C quarrel D argument
30 -----Our country has declined to open the calligraphy(书法) course in primary schools.
------Great! We must do something to_____ our traditional cultures.
A defend B preserve C guard D abolish
31 Although the government has taken measures to decrease unemployment, foreign bankers are cautiously_______ about the country’s economic future.
A desperate B positive C optimistic D negative
32 ----Tony, I bought the dictionary for you when I was visiting London.
----Thank you and I will always____ this gift.
A envy B admire C value D treasure
33 My son has developed a_____ admiration for James, and whether he succeeds or fails, he will support his idol.
A enthusiastic B sympathetic C sincere D reliable
34 ----My grandfather runs 5 kilometers every morning though he is in his sixties.
----No wonder he is full of_____ and he doesn’t look it.
A energy B force C strength D power
35 In our village the villagers over 60 go to the hospital to have a thorough free medical examination _____ twice a year.
A gradually B regularly C eventually D frequently
36 ----Will you go to Hawaii for holiday with me this summer.
-----I’d like to, but think of the _____.
A fare B fee C charge D expense
37 Facing _____ competition, some factories have tried various campaigns to promote their new products to have a larger share in the market.
A fierce B violent C cruel D severe
38 Peter is a ______ supporters of Miami Heats, so he never misses a single game in its home stadium.
A generous B humorous C independent D loyal
39 -----Have you emailed your paper to the Publishing House?
----No, I was storing it in my _____ when the computer broke down.
A journal B document C file D diary
40 ---It is said the highway has been closed because of the____ crash.
-----Yes,the police and the doctors are being sent to the spot.
A multiple B various C diverse D splendid
41--- I hadn’t meant to hurt you---I was______ trying to find out how the accident occurred.
----Never mind, but you lost your temper indeed.
A scarcely B occasionally C merely D nearly
42----You’ll have a little ____ when you want to have a meal at this restaurant.
----I’m in a hurry, so I will go to KFC
A patience B determination C confidence D devotion
43 ---Did you attend the lecture on_____ political and financial situation by professor Wang?
-----Yes. I have had a better command of it.
A permanent B temporary C contemporary D instant
44 Because my composition didn’t read smoothly, Mr. Smith asked me to ____ it.
A renew B update C refresh D polish
45 All the forms must be _____ to the board by Friday at short notice.
A submitted B appealed C contributed D applied
46----what directions will you give me when I wash the sweater?
----Don’t wash it with hot water or it will________ easily.
A shrink B function C decease D burst
47----Lisa is coughing and sneezing.
-----It is the typical_____ of flu.
A symptom B symbol C sign D signal
48 The recent failure in the job interview may_____ his depression, therefore, he should go to the beach to relax himself or see a psychological specialist.
A call for B seek for C account for D make for
49 ----Why were the magician very embarrassed at the Spring Gala Show?
----Because his ____ was soon seen through when he was performing.
A joke B trick C technique D skill
50 Nowadays it is a_____ commitment for young couples to buy their own houses in the urban.
A big B great C large D vast
51 ----I’m sorry to hear your daughter is running a fever.
----Thank you, in addition, the_____ drop in temperature is the major reason for it.
A immediate B instant C constant D sudden
52----How do you know that he was cheating us?
----The smile_____ over his face gave him away.
A spreading B expanding C covering D circulating
53 Mr. Yu could do nothing but ______ his sorrows in wine when all his fish he raised died from the oil pollution on account of the oil leaks of the Bohai Sea.
A drown B wrap C surround D abandon
54----Even though we make a_____ change to the project, the cost of the building will go up sharply.
----But it will be beneficial to the environment in the long term.
A thorough B slight C basic D wise
55 As my house is being painted these days, I have to_____ an apartment nearby to live in for the moment.
A purchase B construct C rent D employ
56---I’m sorry to have come late for your wedding, but the traffic was very heavy and I drove my car very slowly.
----You have been here at last, after all, to be____ is better than to be sorry.
A patient B secure C innocent D content
57 My teacher seemed to have____ my eyes, so he came up to my desk and asked whether I hadn’t understood what he was saying just now.
A spotted B admired C read D observed
58 ----Wanghao, _____ first in the world, should have lost a game to a player of 17.
----- No one will always win, furthermore, impossible is nothing in sports games.
A ranked B marked C engaged D targeted
59 ---How is the dialogue aimed at______ trade between China and the USA getting along?
----A heated argument came up yesterday, but both sides were content with the progress.
A promoting B improving C advancing D confusing
60 ----Shall I do with these old dolls and photos?
------Oh, no. They were given by my parents and for me they are _____ memories.
A expensive B valuable C precious D worthless
61 ----What could we eat for dinner, Chinese, Italian or French?
----It’s up to you. I have no _____.
A appetite B desire C preference D contrast
62 The seats on the bus are specially____ for the old and the disabled, so you can’t take this seat.
A ordered B booked C reserved D served
63 ----I was trapped in the traffic for hours, which put me in a bad_______.
-----You had better set off earlier in future.
A state B temper C mood D atmosphere
---Martin is always making trouble in class.
----It’s up to his parents to tell him to____ his manners.
A remember B care C mind D observe
65 ----What would you like to have for supper?
-----May I have the______ before I make up my mind.
A order B menu C bill D page
66 The previous chairman has left the company in a terrible_____, so the board has appointed Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple.
A mess B dilemma C symptom D consequence
67---Jose has been set free yesterday and wants to turn over a new life leaf in future.
---I’m glad to hear that, you know, it’s never too late to_____.
A learn B mend C start D escape
68 ---My parents are always giving me a long_____ on the importance of diligence before I go to bed, which makes me upset.
----So it is with my parents, you know, all parents put high expectations on their children.
A lecture B report C speech D explanation
69--- Mr. Lou is intending his son to take a summer course on classic cultures to expand his____.
----Sounds great! It will equip him for his future.
A levels B standards C horizons D confidence
70----You should take out _____ on your vehicle in case of an accident.
-----Yes, I will. But which company is better?
A guarantee B safety C protection D insurance
71 ---The major was said to resign yesterday for high unemployment.
----He deserved it! As far as unemployment went, he just sat back and_____ it.
A denied B ignored C submitted D overcame
72 Mr. Harry can’t_____ the pressure of his new task, so he is considering taking two weeks off for relaxation.
A manage B attach C handle D replace
73 ---Though Ms. Chaplin has won her crowning ____ of her career in business, yet she is a failure as a wife and mother.
---Nothing is perfect. But sometimes family is the first for a woman.
A victory B glory C title D attraction
74 The musical _____ will shoot water into the air on the hour, which has become an attraction to the tourist to the remote town throughout the country.
A spring B fountain C instrument D comedy
75 ----Don’t throw your blouse and it’ll come into ____ in several years.
------But the closet has no room for it.
A existence B effect C fashion D service
76 The old men in our city can use public transport at no_____ cost if they have citizen cards.
A extra B special C additional D average
77 ---At the end of the game players traditionally ______ shirts with each other . Fortunately I got Kobe’s.
---What a lucky dog you are!
A provided B exchanged C presented D compared
78 When the students are bored and absent minded in class Mr. Stuart always ____ us with amusing stories and humorous jokes.
A impressed B entertains C contents D bothers
79--- I’m wondering why your company should have employed a man who had little schooling.
---Because he is a fellow with _____ and creativity.
A degree B enterprise C status D knowledge
80.----Much to my surprise, Selena didn’t marry the man she was _____ to.
----I heard that he went abroad, never to return.
A supposed B engaged C hoped D opposed
81 A talk aimed at making Northeastern Asia a nuclear-free____ is to be held in Beijing next month.
A district B zone C occasion D section
82 ----Can you lend me some money, for the first interest payment will be_____ in December.
----Sure it is out of question.
A due B over C out D off
