I. Vocabulary (20 points; 1 point for each)
Directions: Choose the correct word/phrase to fill into each sentence, using the proper form.
access allege
1. Transformation in the color of sea water from blue to green seems to be caused by high and low concentration of salt.
2. Student must have access to good books.
3. Poor health and lack of money may both be barriers to educational progress. 4. It was so kind of you to send that message via Jim.
5. It has been necessary to devise a system of universal schooling. 6. The report alleged that the motive was financial.
7. The characteristics of British industry are a legacy of pre-war unemployment. 8. These planes are among the most sophisticated aircraft now being manufactured.
9. It is a striking indictment of our educational system that so many children cannot read or
write.
10. Lack of employment tends to make women vulnerable to depression.
owe 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
torture strike significant achieve obstacle pursue barely circumstance live up to barrier devise indictment vulnerable legacy sophisticated transform via The union is on strike in pursuit of a 10% pay increase. He will do anything to achieve his aim.
His refusal to talk is the main obstacle to peace. The house strikes you as welcoming when you go in. We owe loyalty to our mother land.
All drivers suffer the torture of traffic and bad weather. He tried hard to live up to his parents' expectations. Marriage is a significant commitment.
They have barely enough to pay the rent this month.
The meeting has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.
perform 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
estimate invest assume plunge compensate identify indifferent anticipate trigger It was a high-level meeting that triggered bitter bureaucratic debates. We anticipate great pleasure from our visit to London. It is quite indifferent to me whether you go or stay.
The markings are so blurred that it is difficult to identify.
Nothing can compensate the young mother for the loss of her favorite daughter. Sophisticated laser experiments are performed regularly in the laboratory. The disabled aircraft plunged to the ground and burst into flames. I assume you always get up at the same time.
The state has planned to invest two million in the dam.
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arise issue dump 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
confuse care for secure domestic cultivate address submit We have to address the problem before it gets worse. When the opportunity arose, he decided to take it.
Children need to feel secure in order to do well at school. Isn't the need to hire more staff what's really at issue here? I have to say I don't much care for modern music.
The tax was so unpopular that the government decided to dump it. Domestic opinion had turned against the war.
We're trying to help these kids cultivate an interest in science. He had never been able to submit himself to that sort of discipline. You're confuse me with my sister -- she's the one studying drama.
II. Structure (20 points; 1 point for each)
Directions: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. All these worries made it impossible for her B her work.
A. concentrate on B. to concentrate on
C. concentrating on D. that she concentrates on
2. Grace advised us to withdraw A .
A. so as not to get involved B. so as to get not involved C. as not to get involved D. as to get not involved
3. C , they always seem anxious to make more money.
A. However people are rich B. However rich are people C. However rich people are D. However are rich people
4. The new computer virus C , the system was restored to its normal operation.
A. having removed B. had been removed C. having been removed D. was removed
5. Mr. Jankin regretted B his secretary for the mistake, for he later discovered it was his own fault.
A. to blame B. blaming C. to be blamed D. being blamed
6. I have D interesting books on natural science.
A. much B. a lot C. many a great D. a great many
7. What's the chance of A a general election this year?
A. there being B. there to be C. there be D. there going to be
8. \C .\
A. disappoint B. disappointed C. disappointing D. being disappointed
9. I always keep candles in the house D there should be a power cut.
A. if B. when C. where D. in case
10. He decided to go to the museum as soon as he D .
A. finishes what he did B. would finish what he was doing C. finished what he did D. finished what he was doing
11. It's high time we B cutting down the rainforests.
A. should stop B. had to stop C. shall stop D. stop
12. He would have finished his college education, but he C to quit and find a job 推荐精选
to support
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