Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)
Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best
completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
16. Don’t be too ___ about things you are not supposed to know.A strange B amusing C curious D conscious
17. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation ____ he is likely to lose control over the plane.
A where B which C while D why
18. In order to change attitudes ___ employing women, the government is bringingin new laws.
A about B of C towards D on
19.The fact came up ____specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.
B which
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C that D whose
20. It is generally believed that teaching is ____ it is a science. A an art much as B much an art as C as an art much as D as much an art as
21. _____, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week.A However the story is amusing
B No matter amusing the story is C However amusing the story is D No matter how the story is amusing
22. For the sake of her daughter’s health, she decided to move to a warm____.A weather
B temperature C season D climate
23. Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may get ____ by acar.
A run out B run over C run away
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24.___,some famous scientists have the qualities of being both careful and careless.
A Strangely enough B Enough strangely C Strange enough D Enough strange
25. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ____whether they will enjoy it.
A to see B to be seen C seeing D seen
26. ----You seem to show interest in cooking. -----What? ____, I’m getting tired of it. A On the contrary B To the contrary C On the other hand D To the other hand
27. These wild flowers are so special that I would do ____ I can to save them.A whatever
B that C which D whichever
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A see B say C tell D know
29. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage ____ the girl and took her away,____ into the woods.
A seizing; disappeared B seized; disappeared C seizing; disappearing D seized; disappearing
30. It suddenly ____ me how we could improve the situation. A occurred B feared C shook D struck
31. Was it because he was ill ____ he asked for leave? A so B when C why D that
32. John likes Chinese food, but he ____ eating with chopsticks. A is used to
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B used to D didn’t used to
33.FujianProvince lies ____the east of China and Taiwan is ____the east of Fujian.
A in; in B to; in C to; to D in; to
34. For John this was the beginning of a new life, _____he thought he would neversee,
A what B that C one D it
35. We stayed for the night at the foot of the mountain and ____ to climb it thenext morning.
A set about B set off C set up D set out
36. We should do as much ad we can ____ our country better and more beautiful.A make
B to make
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11月成人英语三级A卷试题
