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2. Even if his letter _C____ tomorrow, it _____ too late to do anything.

A will arrive … is B should arrive … were C arrives … will be D arrives … would be

3. Under this ___C___ press some of the rocks even became liquid.

A intensive B weighty C intense D bulky

4. Of course, most immigrants did not get rich overnight, but the __C___ of them were eventually able to improve upon their former standard of living. A maximum B minority C majority D minimum 5. The beach is an ideal _B____ to draw tourists. A condition B situation C state D publicity

6. It is only when you nearly lose someone __C___ fully conscious of how much you value him.

A do you become B then you become C that you become D have you become

7. Just as the soil is a part of the earth, __B___ the atmosphere.

A as it is B so is C the same as D and so is

8. __C___ there is little we can do to modify the weather, we can at least know what kind of weather to expect. A since B when C while D unless

9. This organization brought western artists together in the hope of making more of an impact on the art community _C____ any of them could individually and to promote western art by women. A rather than B rather C than D other

10. After _C____ seemed an endless wait, it was her turn to step into the doctor’s office. A it B that C what D which

11. She was teaching me _A____ you would teach a younger child to speak the language. A the way B in the way C a way D to the way 12. We went on a(n) _A____ to the mountain yesterday.

A excursion B trip C tour D travel

13. __D___ before, his first performance for the amateur dramatic group was a success.

A Though having never acted B As he had never acted C Despite he had never acted D In spite of his having never acted

14. No one would have time to read or listen to everything _C____ going on in the world. A it is B as is C there is D what is

15. It was during summer breaks that we first taste the satisfaction that work _A____ into hard currency. A translates B transfers C transplants D transmits 16. Do you know how the war __B__? A win B was won C was winning D had won 17. The world’s supplies of copper __D___.

A have been gradually being exhausted B have gradually exhausted C are gradually exhausted D are being gradually exhausted

18. __C___ is no reason for discharging her.

A Because she was a few minutes late B owing to a few minutes being late C The fact that she was a few minutes late D Being a few minutes late

19. Recently we _C___ each other everyday. A see B have seen C have been seeing D are seeing 20. Mary leaves for school and her mother reminds her of not _B____ her homework again.

A navigating B neglecting C negotiating D nicknaming 21. Fred doesn’t like white coffee, nor does he like to

put cream on his strawberries, because he prefers them ___A___.

A plain B natural C simple D ordinary

22. You don’t object __B__ you by your first name, don’t you?

A that I call B to my calling C for calling D that I am called

23. Prices for bikes at that store can run __A__$250. A as high as B as high to C so high to D so high as 24. Danny left this __A___ message on my answering machine, “I must see you. Meet me at twelve o’clock.” Did he mean noon or midnight?

A ambiguous B responsible C implicit D thoughtful 25. We looked for a table to sit down, but they were all __D___.

A reserved for B engaged in C used up D taken up 26. The message is clear: Just as tea and banana can’t go together, __C___ should the son of a low-class family expect to marry the daughter of a nobleman. A either B not C neither D nor

27. I’m sure your suggestion will __A___ the problem. A contribute to solving B be contributed to solve C

contribute to solve D be contributed to solving

28. I am sorry I have no time at present to ___D___ more detail or give you an account of other cities of interest.

A bring to B take into C come into D go into

29. __C____ for a long time, the fields are all dried up. A There has been no rain B Having no rain C There having been no rain D There being no rain

30. You should know better than __A____ your litter sister at home by herself.

A to leave B leaving C to have left D left

31. The boy has admitted to __A___ the window while playing football yesterday.

A breaking B having been broken C break D be breaking 32. __C_____ money, she is quit rich. However, this does not mean that she is happy.

A Concerning B As to C In terms of D In the light of 33. I __D____ with the Browns during my stay in New York City.

A put in B put down C put on D put up

34. The electric fan does not work because of the __C___ of service.

A pause B break C interruption D breakdown

35. All the flights __D____ because of the snowstorm, we had to take the train instead.

A were canceled B had been canceled C having canceled D having been canceled

36. Once __C___, this power station will supply all the neighboring towns and villages with electricity. A it being completed B it completed C completed D it completes

37. If you have never planted anything, you won’t be able to know the pleasure of watching the thing you have planted ___A__.

A grow B to grow C growing D to be growing

38. Following are comments about the behavior or that people in Korea usually expect in various social __A___.

A occasions B cases C situations D circumstances 39. A large part of a person’s memory is __B___ words and combination of words.

A by means of B in terms of C in connection with D by way of

40. Their happiness was very __D___.

A crisp B brittle C delicate D fragile

41. The new cut in interest rate _C___ promote domestic investment.

A means to B directs toward C is meant to D leads to 42. Advertising media like direct mail, radio, television and newspaper __A___ to increase the scales of industrial products.

A have been used B will be used C is being used D has been used

43. Mary will not be able to come to the birthday party as she is __B____ with a cold. A laid out B laid up C laid by D laid down

44. She often says her greatest happiness _B____ serving the handicapped children.

A relies on B consists in C composes of D comprises in 45. Jane tried to __A___ the doorman with money, but she failed.

A bribe B corrupt C award D endow

46. Basically a robot is machine which moves, manipulates, joins or processes __B____ in the same way as human hand or arm.

A characters B components C catalogues D collections

47. Of course, talking about something which affects them personally is __D___ motivating for students. A chiefly B correctly C currently D eminently

48. The man sitting opposite me smiled dreamily, as if __A___ something pleasant in the past.

A to remember B remembered C having been remembered D remembering

49. It turned out that the children were not __A___ for the accident.

A to blame B to be blamed C to be blaming D to have been blamed

50. The desegregation was achieved through a number of struggles, __A ___ been mentioned in previous chapters.

A a few of which B a few of them C a few of those D a few of that

51. It __A___ to see so many children in that mountainous area cannot afford elementary education. A pays her B makes her pain C is paining D is pained 52. __B___ drills that have no real topic have to remain as they are.

A Manufacture B Manipulative C Manipulate D Manifest

53. This book has been in the works so long that I have lost __C___ of most of the sources found for me by the staff of the library. A trace B trail C track D touch

54. Modern appliances C us from a good deal o household work,. For instance, the dryer frees us from hanging the laundry.

A escape B benefit C liberate D comfort

55. Communication between a young couple is a(n) __D___ business.

A sharp B dreadful C intense D delicate

56. I don’t know you want to keep the letter. I’ve _A___ it up.

A torn B given C broken D disposed

57. Nowhere in nature is aluminum found free, owing to its always __A___ with other elements, most commonly with oxygen.

A being combined B having combined C to combine D combined

58. With one leg broken in that car accident, he cannot even walk, __A____ run.

A let alone B that’s to say C not to speak D not to

mention

59. One day we all may find it useful to have a(n) __D____ for sending documents, writing any pictures across the telephone lines.

A receiver B echo C extension D facility

60. To their credit the Department of Energy __C__ these ideas and funded a detailed study. A took over B took on C took up D took to

61. To an especially sensitive child, a simple scolding can be a __B__ experience.

A hysterical B grievous C gracious D sensible

62. By the time you graduate, we __B___ in Australia for one year.

A will be staying B will have stayed C would have stayed D nave stayed

63. The government official can hardly find sufficient grounds __A___ his arguments in favor of the revision of the tax law.

A on which to base B which to be based C to base on which D on which to be based

64. Just as relaxation is an important part of our lives, __A_ stress.

A so is B as it is C and so is D the same is

65. “The house is more __C__ than the federal government!” Mac complained to his parents. “You have rules for everything.”

A systematic B democratic C bureaucratic D public 66. Well, that is probably all I can say about sports. Next time I’ll take up the topic of some other __D__ activities.

67. The two scholars worked at the task of writing a preface to the new dictionary for three hours __C__ last night.

A at length B in full C on end D in time

68. I can’t read the marks and notes Jim made in the margin. They are too _-A__. A faint B foggy C transparent D misty 69. Jack is very __B__ about wine.

A aware B knowledgeable C learned D informed 70. As for Ann, I am not sure about her __A__ in Italian.

A fluency B clarity C coherence D excellency 71. Miss Helen always buys __D__ priced clothes. A higher B high C highest D highly

72. The conflict between romantic __A__ and harsh reality has been the theme of many great novels. A fantasies B perceptions C affairs D revelations 73. Sunglasses serve to __A__ eyes from the glare of the sun.

A shield B shelter C defend D guard

74. They bought that piece of land with a __C__ to building a new shopping centre. A purpose B reason C view D goal

75. All the hotels in the town were full up so we stayed in a __C__ village.

A close B near C nearby D neighborhood

76. He does not work but he gets a good __A__ from his investment.

A income B salary C wage D earning

77. Material abundance has been the lie blood which has __D__ Americans in their basic beliefs and values. A contributed B provided C favored D sustained 78. Some colleges are state-supported, others are privately __D__, and still others are supported by religious organizations.

A entitle B endeavored C ensured D endowed

79. Televisions will be used to enable customers to shop from the comfort of their homes by simply ordering via the TV screen, payment __A__ by direct debit of their credit cards.

A making it B is made C being made D will be made 80. Hardly a day goes by __A__ I write to my family. A when B since C but D before

81. I’m sorry I can’t go with you, but I wish you __A__.

A a good time B have a good time C to have a good time D will have a good time

82. After becoming paralyzed, Jane had to get used to the loss of __B__. She hated having to depend on others for things she once did herself.

A authority B autonomy C attraction D dependence 83. His parents give him many expensive toys as some form of __B__ for his lameness and inability to play active games.

A remedy B compensation C treatment D comfort 84. Should the __A__ of patriotism be controlled by reason?

A sentiment B affection C emotion D passion

85. __C__ to the question of refreshments, I should think orange juice and potato chips will be sufficient. A Due B As C Prior D According

86. __B__ their help, we wouldn’t have succeeded. A Hadn’t been for B Had it not been for C It hadn’t been for D Hadn’t it been for

87. __D__ that the sweater is hand-made, the price seems reasonable.

A Since B In view C Because D Considering

88. When they arrived at the cross roads, they went the wrong _A__.

A direction B way C path D route

89. Over years, a balance is __A__ among the plants and animals in a community and it remains basically stable.

A worked out B worked off C worked over D worked up 90. I don’t think I have become more political, but if I see injustice and __C_, I feel I have to do something. A hostility B hostage C inhumanity D indignation 91. Dr. Fox said that wolves he has been even more __A__ and more sensitive to human feelings than most dogs have.

A expressive B extensive C impressive D intensive 92. The present universal ear has been the result of a forward surge in our knowledge and __D__ of certain dangerous factors in the physical word.

A perception B supplement C synthesis D manipulation 93. Weather __D__, the picnic will be held as scheduled.

A permits B should permit C will permit D permitting 94. __D__ you are a college teacher, you probably have to take your holidays in July and August. A Since that B Since now C By now D Now that 95. He had no business __A__ mixed up in such a matter.

A getting B in getting C to be got D get

96. Everybody must observe the rule, not __B__ the director.

A except B but C excepting D except for 97. We can’t just __C__ these objects off. A ward B lay C shrug D shake

98. Children are __D__ for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.

A naughty B plain C versatile D notorious

99. Though steam engines have now passed the __A__ of their usefulness, their heritage remains. A prime B era C epoch D date

100. Revolution means __D__ the productive forces. A to liberate B liberated C liberate D liberating

101. She has taken great pains to conceal her emotions, and thereby made them __A__ conspicuous. A all the more B all the much C all more D all much 102. Since I could not see anything through the microphone, __A__ my careful adjustment, I gave up. A for all B above all C after all D in all

103. It was reported that he __D__ concerning the accident would be handled by the chief of police. A recording B gossip C exploration D inquiry

104. Xenon has a number of applications, __A__ may be mentioned its use in flash lamps for high speed photography.

A among which B which C and which D each of which 105. Taken an umbrella with you in case of __C__. A it rains B the rain C rain D raining

106. Modern technology and science have produced a __A__ of new materials and new ways of using old

materials.

A wealth B will C reward D realm

107. His interesting lecture __D__ my interest in history.

A revealed B revolved C relevant D revived

108. I was shocked at observing the alteration of her __D__.

A appearances B aspects C outlines D looks

109. A carpenter can work best when he uses the __C__ tools.

A fit B suitable C proper D appropriate

110. We __A__ him out of going on such a dangerous journey.

A argued B discussed C debated D disputed

111. My brother’s habit of giving advice without being asked makes him seem __A__.

A presumptuous B premature C presumptive D predominant

112. They did not find _B__ to prepare for the worst conditions they might meet.

A worth their while B it worthwhile C it worth D it worthy

113. Every boy and girl must have __A__ hair neatly combed.

A his B her C its D their

114. __B__ of half—starving foxes were roaming the snow—covered mountain areas A Herds B Packs C Flocks D Crowds

115. The woman in the kitchen __A__ to the doctor that the water was hot.

A motioned B mentioned C meant D motivated

116. Two days later the opportunity came for him to take a __A__ American look at the Old World. A distinctly B distinctively C distinct D distinctive 117. The present situation forced us to __C__ this policy.

A adapt B admit C adopt D adjust

118. Perhaps the customer has __C__ his monthly statement and not paid the bill.

A omitted B bewildered C overlooked D escaped 119. If only the arbitration court __A__ the dispute. A resolve B will resolve C can resolve D would resolve 120. For many people, overeating and overspending are as __A__ to Christmas as candles and holly.

A integral B suitable C inevitable D compatible 121. Your service is entirely __C__, not compulsory. A selective B optional C voluntary D reluctant

122. The police have asked for the __A__ of the public in tracing the whereabouts of the missing boy. A cooperation B advice C helpfulness D aid

123. __C__ the letter, I ran out of the room to the post office.

A Finishing B No sooner that I had finished up C As soon as I finished writing D Since I finished up to write 124. He was very much interested in the work of Charities, and made a regular __D_ to them. A dedication B fellowship C hospitality D contribution 125. The washing machine would not work because of a(n) __D__ in the switch. A mistake B trouble C error D defect

126. Our school singing group is going to give a(n) __D__ PERFORMANCE NEXT MONTH. Don’t miss it.

A alive B living C life D live

127. Silk, printing, paper, the compass and powder originated in China, and __B__ introduce in the west

had far-reading effects. A these B their C those D its

128. In computer programming, this model is __D__ to any of the others we have ever had.

A more superior B the more superior C the most superior D superior

129. __C__ they are alarmed at the interference with the natural because of the environment, and its possible consequences.

A All in all B After all C Above all D In all

130. The climate here is pleasant. It is __C__ all the year round.

A damp B humid C moist D wet

131. If Karl were more __D__ about her voice, she would never sing outside of the shower. A punctual B practical C sensitive D objective

132. Nancy complained about the __D__ air-conditioner she bought from the department store. A inefficient B deficient C ineffective D defective 133. __C__ the large amount of time devoted to listening every day, most college students do not listen effectively.

A However B If C Despite D Even

134. The interpreter gave only a __C__ version of the old man’s long rambling account.

A minimum B tiny C condensed D compressed 135. She has a small machine for __B__ coffee beans. A breaking B grinding C splitting D crashing

136. The trouble with owning a foreign car is that __C__ parts are so expensive. A extra B separate C spare D reserve

137. I let children make their own decisions now they are older; I wouldn’t __A__ to interfere. A presume B resume C assume D force

138. I’d rather that they __B__ during the bad weather, but they insist that they must return home today. A don’t travel B didn’t travel C shouldn’t travel D not travel

139. When he graduated from high school he got his __B__.

A diplomat B certificate C degree D identity

140. A(n) __C__ annoyance of bus terminals is the abundance of exhaust of fumes.

A instantaneous B regular C inherent D extensive

141. They have no idea of the __A__ rich in mineral springs.

A locality B location C situation D site

142. Each household __D__ five pounds of meat every month.

A availed B allocated C was endowed with D was entitled to

143. No sooner __D__ than he realized that he should have remained silent.

A the words had spoken B had the words spoken C the words had been spoken D had the words been spoken 144. In an attempt to get to the __A__ of the problem, the reporter interviewed every eyewitness. A root B stem C center D base

145. The noise was so faint that you had to __C__ your ears to hear it.

A stir B strengthen C strain D stride

146. Many of the inventions that made people __A__ and have determined the direction of American industry were related to agriculture and food production.

A affluent B abundant C sufficient D bankrupt

147. By the time we reach an agreement, the approvals __C__.

A will be got B have been got C shall have been got D are got

148. She has __B__ as a singer; she’s worth training. A abilities B capabilities C talents D capacities

149. Experiments enable young scientists to judge what must be viewed with __D__. A belief B curiosity C suspicion D doubt

150. She’s __A__ as a very promising young singer. A looked on B looked for C looked over D looked up 151. All flights __D__ because of the snowstorm, many passengers could do nothing but take the train. A had been cancelled B were cancelled C have been cancelled D having been cancelled

152. These two areas are similar __C__ they both have a high rainfall during the season. A have B has C are having D is having

153. The older worker and the young each __A__ their own tools.

A have B has C are having D is having 154. William told his wife __B__.

A to have his shoes shone B to have his shoes shined C to have his shoes shining D shine his shoes

155. She has a terribly hot temper, __A__ she is really kind.

A on the other hand B on the contrary C on second thoughts D on the whole

156. He told me only part of the story __D__.

A so that was it B so that was this C and that was so D and that was that

157. She intends to move that the committee __B__ discussion on this issue.

A suspends B suspend C will suspend D suspended 158. He will remain here if __C__.

A needed B needed to be C need be D need to

159. The most useful way of looking at a map is not a piece of paper, but as a record of __C__.

A organized geographical information B geographical organized information C geographically organized information D organizing information geographically 160. As Mr. Best was passing the bookstore, he thought he’d just __B__ to see whether any interesting books were on sale.

A look through B look in C look up D look for 161. It is not uncommon to __C__ large numbers of automobiles in the streets of cities like London, Paris and New York.

A entail B enclose C encounter D endure

162. In technology, progress is the standard. In social __A__, continuity is the standard, and when change occurs, it is seen as decline rather than advance. A institutions B commitments C limitations D regulations

163. Mr. Cooper gave his money to those whom he considered __D__.

A as most worthy B as being most worthy C was most worthy D most worthy 164. The

fuzzy,

overstuffed

quality

of

nineteenth-century prose resulted from using ten words __A__ one would have sufficed. A where B which C that D what

165. I noticed the meals were well __D__ what was charged for him.

A worthwhile B worthy of C worthy D worth

166. Jones and Edwards are, __C__, the producer and

director of the movie.

A responsively B respectfully C respectively D respectably

167. I’ll try as hard as I can but I don’t think I have much __A__ of winning the game. A luck B opportunity C chance D fortune 168. You __B__ where you leave your things.

A always forgets B are always forgetting C have always forgotten D will always forget

169. The line of trees shut the house from __B__. A sight B view C eyes D scene

170. Gasoline is processes from __B__ oil. A raw B crude C rough D tough

171. When you take medicine, be careful not to __A__ that amount printed on the bottle. A exceed B substitute C exert D surpass

172. Our next-door neighbors have __A__ us to have the same kind of carpeting as they have. A persuaded B insisted C convinced D false

173. Although it was __B__ jewellery, it looked real enough.

A untrue B imitation C invented D false

174. The plate glass must be capable of __A__ very high temperature.

A sustaining B retaining C obtaining D maintaining 175. Being poorly dressed can __A__ your chance of getting a job.

A ruin B eliminate C reduce D endanger

176. Mac learned a lot about himself from this __C__ experience.

A hurtful B aching C unfortunate D miserable

177. The King’s daughter threatened to drink the __B__ chemical if he refused her.

A fatal B deadly C mortal D dangerous 178. Our life has but a short __B__. A duration B span C episode D range

179. Would you please __A__ spoil any material? A not B not to C to not D don’t

180. __A__ in physical shape, he dropped out of the University Of Syracuse.

A As he was bad B Bad as he was C Bad although he was D Bad though he was

181. But what __A__ to define his personality is a driven compulsive attention to every aspect of creating

musicals.

A seems most B is mostly C is most D seems mostly 182. On that bitterly cold winter night, few people walked along the __C__ narrow streets. A lonely B neglected C deserted D isolated

183. If you keep getting wrong numbers, your phone could be __A__.

A defective B ineffective C deficient D deceptive 184. The chairman asked the members to __A__ their voted for or against the proposal. A cast B throw C bid D offer

185. She was barred from the golf club for refusing to __D__ with the request.

A conform B adhere C abide D comply

186. She always __A__ the smell of fresh bread with her aunt, who loved baking.

A associated B connected C attributed D contributed 187. She was paid by the hour, and she managed to keep her family with her pitiful __B__. A salary B wages C stipend D payment 188. A plane is a __C__ and so is a car. A transport B drive C vehicle D carriage

189. Tony was in plain clothes, watching for a __A__ character at London Airport all night. A suspicious B suspect C susceptive D doubtful 190. As, after his death, he defeated the forces of injustice, __A__ the position in art that had been kept from him during his life.

A so did he gain B so he gained C and he gained D and gained

191. “You know so much bout literature. It’s a pity you failed your degree,” Harry said, “You __A__ a good teacher.

A would have been B can have been C must be D should have been

192. My father was a dentist in the little town all his life, and it was always taken for granted that I would take over his __A__ when he retired. A practice B job C work D post

193. There is so much terrorism that people are crying out and asking for more law and __B__. A security B order C safety D protection 194. These goods do not come up to the __A__. A mark B sign C taken D signal

195. I hope you will be __A__ in future about the things you say.

A careful B attentive C cautious D precautious

196. Think carefully before you answer his questions. You may be __D__ into giving away vital information. A caught B captured C seized D trapped

197. He believed that the greatest of his __B_ was that he’d never had a college education. A grief B misfortunes C disasters D sorrows

198. The final document was of cause, supposed to mend the damage __A__ upon the world by the war. A imposed B impressed C compelled D compressed 199. His tastes and habits __C__ with those of his wife. A combine B compete C coincide D compromise 200. The criminal always paid __D__ cash so the police could not track him down. A on B by C for D in

201. Being somewhat short-sighted, she had the habit of __C__ at people.

A glancing B peering C gazing D scanning

202. There are nations whose lack of contact with the outside world has __C__ poverty.

A fallen into B consisted in C resulted in D come up to 203. Some people __D__ avoid questions of right and wrong or remain in neutral about them.

A violently B enthusiastically C sincerely D deliberately 204. His intelligence and experience will enable him to __A__ the complicated situation.

A cope with B settle down C intervene in D interfere with

205. The five has caused great losses., but the factory tried to __C__ the consequences by saying that the damage was not as serious as reported. A decrease B subtract C minimize D degrade

206. If the world is to remain peaceful the utmost effort must be made by nations to limit local __A__. A collisions B combats C contradictions D conflicts 207. As you have seen, the value of a nation’s currency is a __D__ of its economy.

A response B revelation C reaction D reflection

208. Diamonds have little __D__ value and their price depends almost entirely on their scarcity. A extinct B permanent C surplus D intrinsic

209. The kitchen was small and __B__ so that the

disabled could reach everything without difficulty. A conventional B compact C compatible D concise 210. A terrible traffic accident happened; people were saddened when watched the __C__. A panic B patriotic C pathetic D periodic

211. The drugs must __A__ in every way to the standards set up by the government. A conform B confirm C comply D conspond

212. It was shameful that the argument __D__ a handfight.

A ended in B came to C ended up D culminated in 213. My passport __B__ last month, so I will have to get a new one.

A elapse B expired C ended D terminated

214. The unpleasant taste __C__ in his mouth for hours. A prolonged B waited C lingered D lengthened

215. Every day, the news, government reports and scientific

studies

__B__

to

the

increasing

consequences of population change. A versify B testify C justify D prove

216. This agreement will __A__ the newspaper from government interference.

A safeguard B prevent C guard D avoid

217. If you don’t complete the work according to the contract. I’ll __C__ you for damages. A accuse B charge C sue D complain

218. Its strange way of making a nest __C__ this bird from others.

A differs B distinguishes C differentiates D discriminates 219. The words were all __C__ and well chosen. A suitable B appropriate C apt D fit

220. Financial worries gradually __A__ his health and he was obliged to retire early.

A undermined B disabled C exhausted D invalidate 221. “I bought this shirt for 35 yuan yesterday”. “It’s on sale today for only 29. You should have waited. “Oh, really? But how __A__ I know?” A would B can C did D do

222. A love marriage, however, does not necessarily __B__ much sharing of interests and responsibility. A take over B result in C hold on D keep to

223. In order to be successful as an engineer, she had to become __A__ at mathematics.

A proficient B outstanding C prominent D experienced

224. The British constitution is __B_ a large extent a product of the historical events described above. A within B to C by D at

225. The increase in student numbers _D_ many problems for the university. A forces B presses C provides D poses

226. At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, but halfway in her speech, she suddenly _B_ to another subject.

A committed B switched C favored D transmitted 227. I like watching TV _D_ to the cinema.

A more than to go B than going C rather than to go D more than going

228. I’ve never been to Beijing, but it’s the place _B_. A where I’d like to visit B I most want to visit C in which I’d like to visit D that I want to visit it most

229. If it _B_ too much trouble, I’d love a cup of coffee. A hadn’t been B isn’t C weren’t D may not be 230. Not until _A_ himself seriously ill.

A he had completed the task did he find B had he completed the task did he find C he completed the task he had found D did he complete the task he had found

231. The policy _A_ made, the next problem was how to cary it out.

A having been B being C had been D was

232. You have no right _C_ to read what’s written inside.

A indeed B actually C whatsoever D anyhow

233. Do you think there’s any _A_ of him passing the exam?

A chance B opportunity C occasion D expectancy 234. My cousin Mary is often inn a poisonous mood; I suppose it’s because she is _D_ child. A one B a unique C a single D an only

235. On January 1st many people make a New Year __D__.

A intension B determination C dedication D resolution 236. The two scholars worked at the task of writing a preface to the new dictionary for three hours __C__ last night.

A at length B in full C on end D in time

237. When the crowd swathe prize-fighter stretched out on the canvas, shouts and cheers _B_ from it. A broke up B broke forth C broke through D broke upon

238. __D__ allowing for his age, he still acts very immaturely.

A But BＹet C Although D Even

239. __C__ ghost exists in the world. That’s your illusion.

A No such a thing B No such a thing as a C No such thing as a D No such thing as

240. They bought the land with a _C_ to building a new office block.

A purpose B reason C view D goal

241. Mrs. Smith is afraid that she and husband don’t see _B_ on New Year Resolution.

A face to face B eye to eye C hand to hand D heart to heart

242. Fred has __C__ kind of humor that can only be appreciated by those willing to search beneath the surface.

A an obvious B a hidden C a subtle D a controlled 243. His argument does not __B__ up to close scrutiny. A hold B stand C come D look

244. The snow seems to have set __B__ for the evening. A upon B in C about D down

245. Be careful with John; I think he was __B__ motives for being so generous. A ultimate B ulterior C interior D hidden 246. You’d better look at the difficulty __C__.

A the other way B by the other way C another D by another way

247. __A__ I was very much mistaken, there was something wrong with Louise. A Unless B As C Though D Since

248. The purpose of the survey was to __D__ the inspectors with local conditions. A inform B notify C instruct D acquaint

249. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually __C__ to its original splendour. A recovered B renewed C restored D replaced 250. __B__ their terms, we would go bankrupt. A If we accept B If we should accept C If we had accepted D If we are to accept

251. Oh, dear, I don’t feel very well. I think __B__. A I’ll faint B I’m going to faint C I’m fainting D I’ve fainted

252. After leaving the art college, she __C__ as an

interior designed.

A took up B got up C set up D put up

253. It is hard to imagine a large city without policemen, but such was the __B__ in London. A affair B situation C condition D matter 254. Wild ducks always fly in a definite __D__. A figure B formula C shape D formation 255. This road is completely _C__ deep at night. A isolated B lonely C deserted D neglected

256. We tried to settle the problem with them as soon as possible, but they seemed to __D__ sincerity. A lack of B be lack of C lack in D be lacking in 257. It will rain, __B__ the barometer is falling. A so B for C as D since

258. You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to __A__ is at the desk. A whoever B who C whom D that

259. Since I could not see anything through the microscope, __A__ my careful adjustment gave up. A for all B above all C after all D in all

260. We know she was always as __A__ as her word, so we trusted her.

A good B honest C faithful D true

261. Newspapers vary greatly in their __C__ to the government.

A opinion B attitude C bias D comment

262. __D__ the sever cold, tourism was __ full swing. A Though, on B Despite, on C Though, in D Despite, in 263. Noise pollution generally receives less attention than __A_ air pollution.

A does B it does C receives D it does over 264. She is as __A__ as her mother is beautiful. A plain B common C dull D humble

265. I never regretted __D_ the offer, for it was not where my interest lay.

A not to accept B not having accepted C having not accepted D not accepting

266. Mr. Morgan can be very sad __C__, though in public he is extremely cheerful.

A by himself B in person C in private D as individual 267. The professor could hardly find sufficient grounds __D__ his arguments in favor of the new theory. A to be based on B to base on C which to base on D on which to base

268. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually __C__ to its original splendour. A recovered B renewed C restored D replaced

269. William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, _C_ defended the right of every citizen to freedom of choice in religion.

A peculiarly B indifferently C vigorously D inevitably 270. __D_ your opinions are worth considering, the committee finds it unwise to place too much importance on them.

A As B Since C Provided D While

271. I only know the man by __C__ but I have never spoken to him.

A chance B heart C sight D experience

272. We were filled with __D__ about flying in such bad weather.

A troubles B obscurity C ignorance D misgivings 273. Beer is the most popular drink among male drinkers, __A__ overall consumption is significantly higher than that of women. A whose B which C that D what

274. Jean doesn’t want to work right away because she

thinks that if she __B__ a job she probably wouldn’t be able to see her friends very often.

A has to get B were to get C had get D could have get 275. Please put your empty cigarette packets and paper bags in the __B__ bins provided. A junk B litter C scrap D deposit

276. The match was cancelled because most of the members __A__ a match without a standard court. A objected to having B were objected to have C objected to have D were objected to having

277. We will accept your cheque, although it is not our normal __A__.

A practice B intention C state D occasion

278. With hundreds of works left behind, Picasso is regarded as a very __B__ artist.

A profound B productive C prosperous D plentiful 279. In American universities, classes are often arranged in more flexible __B__ and many jobs on campus are reserved for students.

A scales B patterns C grades D ranks

280. John regretted __A__ to the meeting last week. A not going B not to go C not having been going D not to

be going

281. The girl was __D__ a sop assistant; she is now a manager in a large department store.

A preliminarily B presumably C formally D formerly 282. There’s little chance that mankind would __D__ a nuclear war.

A retain B endure C maintain D survive

283. Yesterday my aunt bought some new __A__ for her flat at the seaside.

A furniture B furnitures C possession D possessions 284. John seems a nice person. __B__, I don’t trust him. A Even though B Even so C Therefore D Though 285. Putting in a new window will __B_ cutting away part of the roof.

A include B involve C contain D conprise

286. The mayor was asked to __C__ his speech in order to allow his audience to raise questions. A constrain B conduct C condense D converge

287. These figures are not consistent __B__ the results obtained in previous experiments. A to B with C for D in

288. What you have done is __D__ the doctor’s orders.

A attached to B responsible to C resistant to D contrary to

289. A completely new situation will __B__ when the examination system comes into existence. A rise B arise C raise D arouse

290. __A__ quite recently, most mothers in Britain did not take paid work outside the home. A Until B Before C From D Since

291. It is said that the math teacher seems __A__ towards bright students.

A partial B beneficial C preferable D liable

292. No one needs to feel awkward in __B__ his own customs.

A pursuing B following C chasing D seeking

293. The brilliance of his satires was __B__ make even his victims laugh.

A so as to B such as to C so that D such that

294. The newspaper did not mention the __C__ of the damage caused by the fire. A range B level C extent D quantity

295. “May I speak to your manager Mr. Williams at five o’clock tonight?” “I’m sorry. Williams __A__ to a

conference long before then.”

A will have gone B had gone C would have gone D has gone

296. A new technique __C__, the yields as a whole increased by 20 percent.

A working out B having worked out C having been worked out D to have been worked out

297. His expenditure on holidays and luxuries is rather high in __B__ to his income.

A comparison B proportion C association D calculation 298. In order to repair barns, build fences, grow crops, and care for animals a farmer must indeed be __A__. A restless B skilled C strong D versatile

299. She was glad that her success would __A__ for the women who would follow.

A make things easier B make it easier C be easier D be easier to make

300. The last time we had a family reunion was __B__ my brother’s wedding ceremony four years ago. A in B at C during D over

301. They usually have less money at the end of the month than __C__ at the beginning.

A which is B which was C there have D it is

302. When people become unemployed, it is __C_ which is often worse than lack of wages. A laziness B poverty C idleness D inability

303. The thief who broke into a church was caught because traces of wax, found on his clothes, __A__ from the sort of candles used only in churches. A had come B coming C come D that come

304. In order to show his boss what a careful worker he was, he took __C__ trouble over the figures. A extensive B spare C extra D supreme 305. They were pushed into battle __A__.

A unprepared B unpreparedly C not preparing it D without preparing

306. __B__ all probability nobody would have complained if Mary had not told the neighbours about it.

A To B In C For D At

307. I have kept that portrait __B__ I can see it every day, as it always reminds me of my university days in London.

A which B where C whether D when

308. If it __A__ too much trouble, I’d love a cup of tea. A isn’t B wasn’t C weren’t D hadn’t been

309. In previous times, when fresh meat was in short __D__, pigeons were kept by many households as a source of food.

A store B provision C reserve D supply

310. The new washing machines are __C__ at the rate of fifty a day.

A turned up B turned down C turned out D turned in 311. The patient’s progress was very encouraging as he could __D__ get out of bed without help. A nearly B hardly C merely D barely

312. Hotel rooms must be __C__ by noon, but luggage may be left with the porter.

A departed B abandoned C vacated D displaced 313. The morning news says a school bus __B__ with a train at the junction and a group of policemen were sent there immediately.

A bumped B collided C crashed D struck

314. The team’s efforts to score more __A__ by the opposing goalkeeper.

A frustrated B prevented C discouraged D accomplished

315. You will want two trees about ten feet apart, from __D__ to suspend your tent. A there B them C where D which

316. As the director can’t come to the reception, I’m representing the company __B__.

A on his account B on his behalf C for his part D in his interest

317. In the __C_ of the project not being a success, the investors stand to lose up to ＄30 million. A face B time C event D course

318. More often than not, it is difficult to __C__ the exact meaning of a Chinese idiom in English. A exchange B transfer C convey D convert

319. Our son doesn’t know what to __B__ at the university; he can’t make up his mind about his future. A take in B take up C take over D take after

320. __B__ their policy can be changed the future for that country will be indeed break. A Even if B Unless C Now that D As long as

321. As the manager was away on a business trip, I was asked to __C__ the weekly staff meeting. A preside B introduce C chair D dominate

322. Most broadcasters maintain that TV has been unfairly criticized and argue that the power of the medium is __C__.

A granted B impolite C exaggerated D remedied 323. Sometimes the student may be asked to write about __A__ to a certain book or article that has some bearing on the subject being studied.

A reaction B comment C impression D comprehension 324. The man to whom we handed the forms pointed out that they had not been __D__ filled in.

A consequently B regularly C comprehensively D properly

325. This question admits __C__ several answers. A for B with C of D to

326. __B_ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.

A For now B Now that C Ever since D By now

327. Children and old people do not like having their daily __B__ upset.

A habit B routine C practice D custom

328. During the famine, many people were __B__ to gopng without food for days.

A sunk B reduced C forced D declined

329. In the course of a day students do far more than just __A__ classes.

A attend B attended C to attend D attending

330. The computer can be programmed to __B__ a whole variety of tasks.

A assign B tackle C realize D solve

331. I won’t see you off at the airport tomorrow, so I wish you __B__.

A have a good journey now B a good journey now C would have a good journey now D to have a good journey now

332. Fortunately, the bank clerk __C__ press the alarm button before the robbers get away.

A could B succeeded in C was able to D managed to 333. Present at the Christmas party were the two princesses and their __D__ husbands and the Duke of Edinburgh.

A respectable B respectful C respective D respected 334. His brother found fact __C__ everything the doctor said.

A in B at C with D of

335. The doctor recommends me __A_ on a strict diet. A to go B going C I should go D go

336. The teacher whispered __C__ they should disturb the students.

A in order that B provided that C in case D with the result that

337. If you wear that red hat, I’ll be able to __B__ you in the crowd.

A pick B spot C discover D realize

338. I had to pay __D__ on a carpet I bought in through the Customs today. A taxes B rates C fines D duty

339. Weather __C__, we’ll go for an outing. A being permitted B permitted C permitting D permits 340. In the United States, a primary election is a method __C_ voters select the nominees for public office. A that B is that C by which D by those

341. Civilization consists __D__ having a constructive attitude.

A of B on C about D in

342. Norris has decided to __A__ for some evening classes next term now that he has settled down in New

York.

A enroll B enlist C engage D enter

343. Robert says he bought these books in a __D__. A disposal B bargain C reduction D sale

344. He was always declining their invitation on the __A__ of ill health.

A ground B reason C excuse D cause

345. Some people enjoy training; for others it is only a __D__ to an end.

A way B tool C method D means

346. The indoor swimming pool seems to be a great deal more luxurious than __A__.

A is necessary B being necessary C to be necessary D it is necessary

347. Language belongs to each members of the society, to the cleaner __C__ to the professor.

A s far as B the same as C as much as D as long as 348. His strong sense of humour was __B__ make everyone in the room burst out laughing. A so as to B such as to C so that D such that

349. Obviously, the chairman’s remarks at the conference were __B__ and not planned.

A substantial B spontaneous C simultaneous D synthetic 350. For the success of the project, the company should __D__ the most of the opportunities at hand. A obtain B grasp C catch D make

351. Failure to follow the club rules _C_ him from the volleyball team.

A disfavored B dispelled C disqualified D dismissed 352. Have you ever received _C_ of what has happened to her?

A the word B words C word D the words

353. All flights __C__ because of the storm, they decided to take the train.

A having cancelled B were cancelled C having been cancelled D have been cancelled

354. No one would have time to read or listen to an account of everything __C__ going on in the world. A it is B as is C there is D what is

355. __D__ the 1500’s __the first European explored the coast of California.

A It was not until/when B It is until/that C It is not until/when D It was not until/that

356. In the past, most foresters have been men, but today,

the number of women __D__ this field is climbing. A engaging B devoting C registering D pursuing 357. Though he views himself as a realist, Cetron says that his findings make him very __A__ about future. A optimistic B sympathetic C objective D precautious 358. If the fire alarm is sounded, all residents are requested to _A_ I the courtyard.

A converge B assemble C crowd D accumulate

359. A man has to make _C_ for his old age by putting aside enough money to live on when old. A supply B assurance C provision D adjustment 360. If you _D_ Jerry Brown until recently, you’d think the photograph on the right was strange.

A shouldn’t contact B weren’t to contact C didn’t contact D hadn’t contact

361. Twelve is to three is __A__ four is to one. A what B as C that D like

362. After _C_ seemed an endless wait, it was herturn to enter the personnel manager’s office. A that B there C what D it

363. There is not a conductor __B__ resists the flow of the electrical charges.

A which B but C that D it

364. The tourist is forbidden to enter a country if he does not have a(n) _B_ passport. A operative B valid C effective D efficient

365. Water will continue to be _D_ it is today-next in importance to oxygen. A how B which C as D what

366. _A_ that they may eventually reduce the amount of labor needed on construction sites by 90 percent. A So clever are the construction robots B So clever the construction robots are C Such construction robots are clever D Such clever construction robots are

367. The person who _A_ this type of research deserves our praise.

A originated B manufactured C generated D estimated 368. It was felt that he lacked the __C__ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.

A petition B engagement C commitment D qualification 369. When a number of people _D_ together in a conversation knot, each individual expresses his position in the group by where he stands. A pad B pack C squeeze D cluster

370. Foreign disinvestment and the _C_ of South Africa from world capital markets after 1985 future weakened its economy.

A displacement B elimination C exclusion D exception 371. He failed to carry out some of the provisions of the contract, and now he has to _A_ the consequences. A answer for B run into C abide by D step into

372. The managing director took the _B_ for the accident, although it was not really his fault. A guilt B blame C charge D accusation

373. He did poorly in his examinations, _A_ how hard he had studied for them.

A considering B to consider C thinking D regarding 374. _A_ classic music, which follows formal European tradition, jazz is a spontaneous and free form. A In contrast to B In connection with C In comparision with D In regard to

375. The green turtle has been known _C_ over 2000 miles to return to a resting site.

A in the navigating B the navigation C to navigate D navigation

376. The lecture __C__, he left his seat so quietly that

no one complained that his leaving disturbing the speaker.

A began B beginning C having begun D being beginning 377. At a press conference after the award ceremony, the 18-year-old girl spoke in a barely _A_ voice. A audible B optional C legible D identical

378. The river is already _D_ its banks because of excessive rainfall, and the city is threatened with a likely flood.

A parallel to B level in C flat on D flush with

379. By the end of 1994, 559 kinds of products had been _D_ green food.

A named B restricted C classified D labeled

380. Ford tried dividing the labor, each work _C_ a separate task.

A assigning B to assign C assigned D has assigned 381. One should never lose one’s heart when __B__ with temporary difficulties.

A to confront B confronted C confronting D confront 382. The police went into action _D_ they heard the alarm.

A promptly B presently C quickly D directly

383. Hitch-hikers must take great pains to make themselves _A_ so as to arrest the driver’s attention. A conspicuous B subconscious C ambiguous D inconspicuous

384. It is _C_ for the teacher to criticize him. A likely B probable C possible D probably

385. He had a deep respect _D_ and affection __ the great musician.

A to, for B for, for C for, to D /, for

386. The constant interruptions and great noises the audience made _B_ the speaker very much. A exaggerated B exasperated C exacted D excavated 387. We lost the game, but we _B_ if one of our players had not been hurt.

A might win B might well have won C might well win D might as well have won

388. Mr. Brown insisted on arguing with the referee, although the players tried to _C_ him. A inhabit B refrain C restrain D hinder 389. The late fall is rather cool, _D_ cold.

A let alone B not to mention C not to speak D not to say 390. A group of six planes were the __ of one of the

most intensive ground-sea rescue operations ever ____.

A object, deducted B object, conducted C subject, conducted D project, deducted

391. Some biologists believe that most of the individual organisms now living are parasites, since there are many parasitic _A_, __ and so on.

A bacteria, fungi B bacterium, fungus C bacteria, fungus D bacterium, fungi

392. “_A_, I will seek it,” said leader of the organization.

A Be the truth what it may B May the truth what it be C Be the truth as it may D May the truth as it be

393. I thought things would get better, but _B_ they are getting worse.

A as it were B as it is C as it was D as is it

394. According to the author, the primary responsibility lies _C_ the people who pay to see a man hurt. A on B upon C with D in

395. Put the blame where it belongs _B_ the prevailing mores that regard prize fighting as a perfectly proper enterprise.

A to B on C with D in

396. Shaka was tramping the woods _D_.

A barefooted B barefeeted C barefootedly D barefoot 397. People usually judge a man by the _A_ he keeps. A company B companion C companies D companionship 398. The reason why the teacher didn’t get _A_ students to help her was that she didn’t want to trouble them. A some B any C all D no

399. The leader was evidently _A_ by his words and glared at him for a few seconds. A put out B put away C put for D put up

400. He was so _A_ on his work that he didn’t hear his wife come in.

A intent B absorbed C involved D devoted

401. With the help of the PLA men, most of the people _A_ the severe flood.

A survived B avoided C conquered D overcame 402. With its expensive furniture carefully chosen and placed, the room looks quite _D_.

A convenient B comfortable C comforting D elegant 403. Generally speaking, a child will __A__ half an hour of your complete attention.

A appreciate B like C delight D possess

404. Children need protection and it is the parents’ responsibility to _C_ it.

A make B achieve C provide D offer

405. On the veldt, the autumn morning air felt _A_, but the buck was __.

A chilly, exhilarated B chilling, exhilarating C freezing, exhilarated D chilly, exhilarating

406. Americans often say that there are two things a person _A_ in life: death and tax.

A can be sure of B should be sure of C must be sure of D must be sure about

407. Few people ask _C_ what authority the writers of dictionaries and grammars say what they say. A to B for C by D with

408. His speech was careful and __A__, however, his words seemed to make no sense.

A distinct B instinct C distinctive D instinctive

409. The students have worked at the task of writing a one-thousand-word composition for three hours _B_. A in full B on end C in total D at length

410. My advice is: only wear such clothes _B _ really

necessary.

A as they are B as are C as is D as it is

411. It is usually easier to follow rules of social behavior _B_ depend on one’s own taste. A other than B than C than to C rather than

412. For more than five thousand years Chinese doctors have been practicing _C_ the pain with needles. A beating B hitting C killing D fighting

413. The government must be careful that in _B_ the value of team games in schools, it doesn’t ignore the value of individual activities.

A insisting B insisting on C persisting D persisting on 414. School usually set their educational objective _C_ the attainment of a balanced development of the person.

A up B for C as D with

415. I spent the next two yeas investigating the very questions _A_ by him. A posed B held C put D set

416. We are so inclined to think of both the Arctic and the Antarctic _D_ cold that we tend to forget how much colder the latter was.

A are B being C is D as

417. The failure of the test _D_ him so much that he could not concentrate on the lesson.

A contributed B offended C interrupted D disturbed 418. Alexander Graham Bell once told his family that he _B_ as a teacher of the deaf than as the inventor of telephone.

A would rather have been remembered B would rather be remembered C would rather to have been remembered D would rather to be remembered

419. The audience _C_ something positive from the disasters encountered by the heroic characters on stage.

A learning B learned C learns D is learning

420. Mark Twain, one of the greatest American novelists, began his career on a newspaper and _B_ to be a journalist.

A himself long considered B long considered himself C long considering himself D was long himself considered 421. _C_ stone tools and animal remains found with the human fossils, anthropologists have determined that Neanderthal Man was a successful hunter.

A When the B The C Both D From the

422. I cannot lend you any money because I still _B_one hundred dollars on that car. A charge B owe C own D loan

423. Most Americans don’t _C_ to my calling them by their first names.

A react B respond C object D admit

424. In large cities, many measures have been taken against _B_ driving.

A drinking B drunken C drunk D drink

425. Whatever the causes, English at the end of the 20th century is more widely spoken and written than any other language _C_.

A ever was B had ever been C has ever been D would never be

426. We should _A_ all advanced science and technology to develop our economy. A draw on B draw up C draw out D draw in

427. Every citizen in a democratic country may _A_ the protection of the law.

A claim B proclaim C acclaim D declaim

428. Alone in a deserted house, he was so busy with his

research work that he felt _B_ lonely. A nothing but B anything but C all but D but for 429. The man over there is _B_ our principal.

A no other but B none other than C no one than D other than

430. He was afraid he would have to _B_ her invitation to the party.

A refute B decline C reject D return

431. He _B_ his head as the dead body was carried past. A undressed B bared C disrobed D stripped

432. You wouldn’t do that if you have a(n) _C_ of common sense.

A inch B bit C ounce D little

433. She has _A_ great pleasure from reading. A derived B mastered C learned D admitted

434. The swimmer _C_ from the water and climbed on the raft.

A came out B arose C emerged D turned up

435. The course in philosophy opened up new _C_ for the students.

A information B abilities C horizons D chances

436. Since they _B_ the new method, their production

has been doubled.

A admitted B adopted C adapted D accepted

437. The animal with the biggest head _A_ its body is the ant.

A in relation to B in terms of C in connection to D in the course of

438. They always _D_ a large supply of tinned food in winter in case they are snowed up. A lay out B lay down C lay off D lay in

439. Please remind me of it again tomorrow lest I _D_ forget.

A may B might C would D should 440. I am so tired now that I think I’ll _A_. A turn in B turn over C turn up D turn down 441. He is Ill so _A_ so that he can’t get out of bed. A much B great C badly D seriously

442. The origin of the universe _A_ human understanding.

A transcends B trespasses C overtakes D beyond 443. Nowadays many rural people flock to the city to look for jobs on the assumption that the streets there are _C_ with gold.

A littered B overwhelmed C paved D overloaded 444. Parents should be awakened to the _A_ nature of their children.

A inherent B inheritable C inherited D initial

445. He didn’t have the time today to go into it _B_, but he gave us an idea about the plan. A at the full B at length C at largest D at all

446. I would have come to see you, had it been possible, but I _C_ too busy then.

A had been B were C was D would be

447. The schoolmaster _A_ the girl’s bravery in his opening speech.

A applauded B enhanced C elevated D clapped

448. The drunken men were arrested for causing a _D_ in the street.

A demonstrate B violence C crisis D disturbance 449. The approaching missiles may drop at any minute. He is liable to do something _C_ in order to survive. A sharp B extremity C drastic D dramatic

450. In the spring Export Commodities Fair, the __B__ of fine china attracted much attention of customers from all over the world.

A succession B array C string D procession

451. The speaker was careful to _A_ his words so that we could understand him.

A articulate B eloquent C fluent D contemplate

452. Formulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine _A_ that the American’s were no longer open to European colonization.

A asserted B argued C accentuated D entreated 453. Students should _C_ what they read in a textbook. A accelerate B accurate C assimilate D integrate 454. The mad man was put in the soft-padded cell lest he _A_ himself.

A injure B had injured C injured D would injure 455. I am more than _C_ with what Mr. Raeburn said. A concerned B satisfying C content D angry

456. In order to build one of the biggest stadiums, the stadium was said to be built with an obvious _D_ for lost.

A consideration B attention C ignorance D disregard 457. One might argue that all reproductions more or less _A_, and that therefore the original painting is still in a sense unique.

A distort B divert C discern D degrade 458. Chains are a _D_ of slavery. A sign B gesture C signal D badge

459. I’d just as soon _B_ the way to your mother. A you not speak B you didn’t speak C that you won’t speak D you not speaking

460. His attitude led him to widen _C_ to narrow the gap between his colleague and him. A instead B than C rather than D not

461. Only when _D_ special permission, ____ in pencial.

A are you given/you may write B you are given/you may write C are you given/may you write D you are given/may you write

462. They say it was a _B_ fire. It had gone out of hand for a while.

A accidental B disastrous C catastrophe D emergency 463. The roses will _D_ next month. A sprout B spread C bug D bud 464. _A_ in the universe is that of light.

A The maximum speed possible B The possible maximum speed C The maximum possible speed D The

possible speed maximum

465. He has been awarded a _B_ in social studies. A diplomat B diploma C licence D diplomatic 466. He was trained a doctor but _C_ to diplomacy. A converted B reverted C diverted D averted

467. To his surprise, his proposals met with a _B_ of opposition.

A mass B chorus C return D reply

468. The plane was critically _C_ when one of the engines caught fire.

A enabled B unable C disabled D impaired

469. I _D_ my teeth to keep from uttering a single word. A clash B clasp C disabled D clamp

470. The heavy downpour of rain _C_ great rocks from the mountain finally causing a land slide. A broke B disconnected C detached D liberated

471. Knowing that he had been permitted to study by Harvard University, he was too excited to be _A_ on the phone.

A coherent B coincidental C identical D same

472. We will make a _A_ of the bill of lading, and keep it in a proper place.

A duplicate B duplicator C reproduction D imitation 473. The Space Age _D_ in October 1957 when the first artificial Satellite was launched by the Soviet Union. A imitated B originated C embarked D commenced 474. Vegetables are usually rather cheap _A_. A in season B in a season C in the season D in seasons 475. Some fish have a greater _A_ for acid water than others.

A tolerance B resistance C dependence D persistence 476. Criticism, especially _A_ criticism, will be turned down.

A destructive B destructible C destruct D destructional 477. Such laws exist only to _A_ the privilege of this selfish minority.

A conserve B deserve C reserve D console

478. The mural was a _B_ effort of all the children in the class.

A compliment B composite C compound D component 479. The housing regulations _A_ variety and diversity. A contain B constraint C constrict D constrain

480. As we all know, Britain _D_ for control of the seas in the 17th century.

A competed B conflicted C fought D contended 481. The attorney tried to _D_ the testimony of the two witnesses.

A contradict B correspond C corporate D correlate 482. The Japanese managers practice the _C_ that “time is money”.

A belief B conviction C doctrine D document

483. The results are hardly _A_; he can not believe they are accurate.

A credible B creditable C incredulous D incredible 484. Such _D_ the case, there are two grounds to justify your complaints.

A was B is C is being D being

485. I beg _B_ your nephew’s wedding.

A to be excused B to be excused from C to excuse D to be excused to

486. He ought to attend the meeting, _C_?

A should he B ought he C shouldn’t he D oughtn’t he 487. Mary is 18 years old this year. She _A_ 19 next year.

A will be B is to be C is going to be D should be 488. I caught a _A_ of the name of the book before she

put it into the drawer.

A glimpse B glance C sight D stare

489. All too _B_ it was time to go back to school after the spring festival.

A quick B soon C fast D speedy

490. As I regard it, you can widen the _D_ of these improvements through your active participation. A volume B dimension C magnitude D scope

491. To survive in the intense market competition, we must _C_ the qualities and varieties of products we make to the world-market demand. A improve B guarantee C gear D enhance

492. _C_ his poor record in school, the board thinks that he should study hard.

A In spite of B In charge of C In view of D In case of 493. “Tina looks especially pretty tonight.” “Yes, she always looks her best in _B_ of that color.” A dress B a dress C that dress D the dress

494. Animal mothers are devoted to their young and _D_ them with love and discipline. A mind B watch C help D tend

495. The mother almost _D_ when she learned that her

son as shot dead.

A fell down B came down C fell apart D went to pieces 496. While doing calculation for the project, the designers _B_ a new solution to a geological problem. A fell into B stumbled upon C set out D discovered 497. They _B_ the park of late.

A will visit B have visited C are visiting D visited 498. The theme of the novel is that a person’s fate _D_ that of the whole country.

A is closely linked up with B is closely dealt with C is closely taken as D is closely tied up with

499. My friend and adviser _B_ to lend me his money. A have agreed B has agreed C was agreed D are agreed 500. I was to have a trip abroad if _A_. A I was to have a trip abroad if _A_.

A I had not been fired B I was not fired C my boss won’t have fired me D I ware not fired

501. Although the main characters in the fiction are so true to life, there are certainly.

A imagining B imaginative C imaginable D imaginary 502. A sheet of metal was shaken to _B_ the sound of thunder.

A stimulate B simulate C reproduce D duplicate 503. In today’s newspaper, it _B_ that there will be a new election tomorrow. A tells B states C writes D accounts

504. When he bent down to tie his shoelace, the belt of his trousers _D_.

A ruined B cracked C broke D split

505. I will be glad to get acquainted _B_ the girl you introduced. A on B with C to D by

506. Because of the complexity of the modern machine, most offices require Secretaries _A_.

A to have specified training B specified in training C to train specified D training specified

507. “Did the audience participate in the play?” “Yes, those actors _B_ to involve the audience.”

A whom is the function B of whom the function was C whose function it was D whose were the function 508. The newly-built principal museum seems _B_ enough to last a hundred years.

A steady B substantial C sophisticated D spacious 509. “What can I do for you, sir?” “I want _A_.”

A a dime’s worth candy B candy a dime’s worth C a dime worth of candy D a dime-worth candy

510. “Who won the election of mayor?” “A man _C_ to represent every minority in the city.” A claim B is claimed C claiming D claimed

511. Alice was greatly _D_ when her partner made a spectacle of himself on the dance floor last night. A overwhelmed B pleased C misled D embarrassed 512. It took him a long time to _A_ the fact that he would no longer be able to sail around the world again.

A come to terms with B single out C comment out D figure out

513. “Would you send this message to Prof. Wilson?” “Sure, _C_ him about something else in any case, so there won’t be any bother at all.” A I’ll see B I see C I’ll be seeing D I may see

514. “During last decade, there have been many changes in family life.” “Are these changes _B_?”

A for the good or for the bad B for the worth or for the better C For worse or for better D for the worst or for the best

515. Some people do not show much _A_ in their choice of food.

A discrimination B recognition C admission D indecision 516. They are bending with great _B_ over the computer.

A attempt B concentration C tolerance D devotion 517. The new evidence threw some light _D_ the case. A in B to C at D on

518. The student was disappointed _C_ the prize awarded by the school. A in B with C at D to

519. I would _B_ you not to involve in this matter. A council B counsel C declare D console

520. The ever-lasting inflation caused the rising of the living _A_.

A cost B expense C price D value

521. When the workers push together to organize themselves in trade unions, employers find it hard to lay them _A_.

A off B aside C out D down

522. Would you please come and help me with this form because I don’t know how to _D_ it.

A set aside B set up C set off D set about

523. Gunpowder was discovered in the twelfth century, but _C_.

A man did not put it to use in war two hundred years later B until two centuries more it was used in war C not used in warfare until two hundred years later D in warfare did not use it two hundred years afterwards 524. In the past most bus drivers have been men, but today the number of women _D_ this field is climbing. A devoting B engaging C registering D pursuing 525. My wife _D_ an old dictionary last night. A come on B came off C came out D came up

526. The clumsy movement of the giant panda amused all the _D_.

A visitors B witness C watchers D spectators

527. He wanted very much to run for a second term, but owing to poor health, he was _A_ to give it up. A driven B permitted C rebuked D compelled

528. Part of the lake has been polluted. You can see the water is covered with _C_ oil.

A a coat of B a story of C a film of D a pad of 529. The grooms hand _A_ the soft mane of the horse.

A struck B provoked C fondled D remarked

530. John has to prepare the mathematic examination _D_.

A he can as best B best as he can C as he can best D as best he can

531. The girl under the tree is _D_ my sister.

A no one than B no other than C no one that D none other than

532. There are many kinds of metals, _A_ its special properties.

A each having B every having C each has D one has 533. After much _D_ they decided to give him the position of manager.

A communication B composition C decision D calculation

534. Who is now attending _B_ the infant? A to B up C with D for

535. Hearing the news, they are _B_ joy and sorrow. A alternatively B alternately C jointly D mutually 536. She decorated the room _A_ good taste. A in B on C at D with

537. Michelle found it difficult to get his British jokes

_A_ to Australian audiences. A across B deal C over D down

538. Mr and Mrs Smith are so excited today, for they bought _D_ yesterday.

A many furnitures B so much furniture C many piece of furniture D a lot of furniture

539. Despite their good service provided, most inns are less expensive than hotels of _A_ standards. A equivalent B likely C alike D uniform

540. Because there was little heat in the bed room, Evan was cold _B_.

A much through the night B most of the night C many of the night D the majority part of the night

541. You must have the experience that you find your voice _A_ on the telephone.

A distorted B irregular C twisted D deformed 542. The harder the shrub is to grow, _C_.

A the higher price it is B the higher price it would have C the higher the price is D the higher is the price

543. “The critics thought the acting was generally poor.” “I didn’t _B_.”

A it B it so C it to be too D it was too

544. The meeting was so prolonged and exhausting that _C_ the speakers stopped for refreshments. A at large B at ease C at intervals D at random

545. Despite the fact that the area had been hit by the severest drought in twenty years, a _C_ harvest was gathered in.

A desirable B wishful C bumper D ideal 546. That fellow _A_ at long distance running. A excels B exceeds C surpasses D overtakes

547. Mr. Longman _B_ his hat when he met the teacher of his daughter on the street. A gave B tipped C raised D heightened

548. The mini bus _C_ five people quite comfortable. A lodges B grants C accommodates D drinks

549. We stopped for a coffee break and _A_ working fifteen minutes later.

A resumed B consumed C presumed D assumed 550. She is very _B_ upsetting her husband, as he has a violent temper.

A tired of B wary of C keen on D confined to 551. Nothing but some chairs _D_ in the room. A has found B had found C were found D was found

552. More than one company _A_ involved in the transaction.

A was B were C to be D /

553. Because of the severe international situation, the government has urged people to be _C_ with food and water.

A thrift B economic C economical D economy

554. After 10 hours at the wheel of the car, he began to feel the _D_.

A tension B nervous C exertion D strain

555. Would you please _A_ a seat for this evening’s concert?

A reserve B preserve C conserve D save

556. The concept of _B_ grouping people with similar interests and abilities was very popular among educators.

A implement B homogeneous C integrated D perfection 557. The boss of the company has always attended to the _A_ of important business himself. A transaction B stimulation C transition D solution 558. What seems confusing and fragmented at first might well become _B_ a third time.

A notable and systematic B clear and organic C clear and measurable D pure and wholesome

559. “Have you flown very much?” “As a matter of fact, this trip is _A_.”

A my first B the first to me C the first of mine D my one to be the first

560. Mary is as _D_ as a peacock and always wants to be the focus of attention. A beautiful B smart C slender D vain

561. On the top of some very high mountains show _C_ throughout the year.

A insisted B perseveres C persisted D keeps

562. You’d better hang up this oil- painting on that _D_ wall.

A empty B blank C vacant D bare

563. Much to the students’ relief, the mid-term exam was _D_.

A let off B taken off C left off D cut off

564. We should not be made to _A_ the basic principle, namely, the need and desire of the adolescent in engage responsibility in the real pursuit in the real pursuit of life and then to learn through responsibility.

A lose sight of B lose track of C become blind of D give way to

565. All the staff members of the department made _B_ efforts to clean up the hall for the Christmas party. A gigantic B concerted C comprehensive D conscientious

566. Mobility is one of the characteristics often _A_ executive, and they must accustom themselves to moving quite regularly.

A demand of B asked for C expected from D called for 567. The telegraph opened up the possibility of establishing almost _B_ communication and thereby offered many practical advantages to people in all walks of life.

A distant B instantaneous C immediately D transient 568. Only ten to twenty percent of cold viruses are transmitted by carriers, who, sneezing and coughing, _A_ the viruses into the air. A spray B sprinkle C spread D sprout

569. If a scientist holds an idea to be true and finds any counter evidence whatever, the idea is either _D_ or abandoned.

A testified B ascertained C violated D modified

570. As I spoke I observed a large dog lying on the sunny grass beneath _A_ its ears as if about to bark. A raise B raised C to raise D raising

571. Lying _B_ far back in the mountains, the coal had to be hauled from a deep valley. A as it is B as it did C was it D did it

572. A man should never be ashamed to own he as been in the wrong, _C_ is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday. A what B who C which D as

573. The funny looking man whom the girl met on the street of Prinston was _B_ Albert Einstein.

A none but B none other than C no other but D nobody but

574. Now scientists cannot realize _C_ soon that existing scientific knowledge is not nearly so complete, certain and unalterable as many textbooks seem to imply.

A so B very C too D nobody but

575. The population of Pennsylvania increased from 50,000 in 1730 to more than 200,000 in 1763, _C_ to

the thousands of School Irish.

A in effect B in consequence C in large part D at large