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Vocabulary and Structures1. The public _generous in their contributions to the earthquake victims. A. is B. are C. was D. has been 2.The committee _,and it has decided to dismiss him. A. were B. have met C. has met D. was met3.Cattle_in the field. A. Grazes B. have been C. was grazing D. are grazing 4.Every means _tried but without much result. A. has been B. have been C. are D. is5.These deer_ small compared with other species of deer. A. are B. is C .do D. does6.The Canterbury Tales _written by Chaucer. A. has been B. were C. was D. had been7.The Philippines _to the south-east of China. A. lies B. lie C. lay D. lays8.The Smiths _their breakfast when the morning post came. A. had B. has been having C. are having D. were having 9.Measles_a kind of infections illness. A. is B. are C. were D. have been 10.Linguistics_very difficult to learn. A. is not B. are not C. were not D .wasnt11.He moved away from his parents, and missed them _enjoy the exciting life in New York. A. too much to B. enough to C. very much to D. much so as to 12.Mr.Lee is far too wise a man not _that. A. seeing B. being seen C. see D. to see13.He ran all the way up to the station _that the train had left fifteen minutes before. A. only to find B. such as to find C. so as to find D .in order to find14.She didnt want to go to the party. So she _an excuse. A. made up B. made up of C. made up for D. made 15.There is more land in Australia than the government knows_. A. what to do with B. how to do C. to do with it D. to do it16.Progress so far has been very good .We are _,confident that the work will be completed on time. A. however B. therefore C. instead D. on the other hand17.Instead of _the teacher to offer them help, the student tried to work it out themselves. A. wait for B. to wait for C. waiting for D. being waiting for 18.I bought some new shoes which are very _to a pair I had before. A. similar B. different C. same D. like19.Tim waited a moment to _himself that he was not being followed. A. make sure B. assure C. guarantee D. promise20.They find it hard _their spoken English. A. improving B. having improved C. improve D. to improve 21.One truck involved in the accident was carrying a heavy _of coal. A. road B. stuff C .total D .load22.You have to _the nursing home before putting your mother in it. A. check out B. turn out C. work out D. carry out23.The hotel wants to _its business by adding a swimming pool. A. expand B. extend C. expend D. attend24.Each girl and boy _good reason to be proud of the work done by their parents. A. having B. have C. has D. is25.As a child you always assume that your parents are there to_ your needs. A. turn to B. extend to C. log on D. attend to 26.Were discussed the unusual form of the book, now, what about the_? A. context B. content C. budget D. category27.Most of holiday flights depart and arrive_. A. on schedule B. out of schedule C. in schedule D. to schedule28.Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem ,we need to adopt different _to it. A. request B. package C. approach D. style29.How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away remains a_. A. story B. misery C. memory D. mystery30.A team of advertisers is hard at work trying to _a slogan for the product. A. write out B. come up with C. lead to D. bring about31.People spend time _from sale to sale ,hoping to find something valuable. A. going B. to go C. goes D. go 32.I_several old friends when I went back to my hometown. A. ran down B. ran over C. ran across D. ran away33.Do you still have the _version of this document? A. various B. original C remnant D. fabulous34.North Sea Oil _a high proportion of our export earnings. A. explains away B. makes for C. trades for D. accounts for35.Im trying to _my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week. A. arrange B. adjust C. adapt D. exchange36.The equipment could be used for a_ of educational purposes. A. many B. different C. variety D. variance37.You can use the computer to_ the newspaper articles alphabetically or by date. A. deliver B .budget C .schedule D. sort38.I dont know what Id have done without Lizzie when I was ill-she was an absolute_. A. pleasure B treasure C leisure D. pressure39.I dont like to_ a room with a stranger. A. share B. live C. stay D. sleep40.Every evening Michael _the breakfast things on the table ,ready for the morning. A. sets off B. carries out C. sets out D. check out41.While we know most English words are borrowed from Latin and French, the_ of some words are unknown. A. origin B. source C. stare D. beginning 42.The album _many memorable pictures. A. takes B. obtains C. contains D. puts43.Over-fishing,_destructive fishing practices ,is killing off many fish species. A. coming wish B. coming up C. along with D. running with44.Many people in America nowadays are_ the apostles(耶稣十二使徒)of Jesus such as John and Peter.A. named by B. named after C name on D. named before45.The city_ many of the greatest moments of Western culture. A. shines B. lights C. gives off D. mirrors46.The young driver went to police station and inquired about the _of obtaining a drivers license. A. development B .process C. stage D. series47.I like Chinese food and dumpling is my_. A. favorite B. likeness C. best D. favor48.Solders_pizza Europe after they first tasted this food in Italy.A. polarized B. popularized C. populated D. postponed49.In many Chinese restaurants, waitresses wear _ costume to serve customers.A. ancient B. memorable C. old D. traditional50.His brother told many jokes to _ him up. A. cheer B. blow C. light D. laugh51.We had dinner in a five-star hotel and were overwhelmed by the _ food imported from Europe. A. important B. imagined C. fancy D. favorite52.Gold is more _ than silver. A. priceless B. dear C. abundant D. costly53.The robbery lasted only for a few seconds and no one could _ what the robber looked like. A. ask B. speak C. describe D. announce54.He is such a(n)_that he tells people everywhere that he once had dinner with a governor. A. show-off B. great man C. incredible person D. interesting guy55.She is quite fashionable and she only buys things that are_. A. out of style B. on the style C. in style D. off style56.Our teacher requested that we _ far from dangerous places during the coming holiday. A. had been B. was C. were D. be57.If I _ you, I would accept our teachers suggestion. A. were B. am C. be D. is58.I wish I _ with you yesterday. I felt very lonely because no one talked to me. A. have been B. were C. was D. had been59.If I _ the money last year, I would have studied abroad. A. has B. have C. had D. having60.If only I _ hard last year. A. had studied B. have been studying C. have studied D. having studied61.He was _ of selling state secrets and arrested last month. A. doubted B. suspicious C. suspected D. doubtful62.He gives people the impression _all his life abroad. A. of having spent B. to have spent C. of being spent D. o spent63.Shes not _with anything but the best. A. satisfactory B. satisfied C. unsatisfactory D. dissatisfied64.It is rather _that we still do not know how many species there are in the world today. A. misleading B. embarrassing C. boring D. embarrassedly65.As I was just getting familiar with this job, I had _to ask my boss. A. many B. most C. more D. much66.The favorite drink is beer, but many people like bars _ for the companionship they find there as for the drink.A. as seldom B. as little C. as best D as much67.Our school _ for the summer holidays on July 10th. A. breaks off B. breaks up C. breaks down D. break in68.The manager is satisfied with _ youve done.A. that B .all what C. which D. all that69.He likes doing some reading at home _ to the cinema. A. than going B. than to go C. rather than to go D. more than going 70.No sooner _the helicopter _than the waiting crowd run toward it.A. had; landed B. has; landed C. was; landed D. was; landing71.There are more than fifty proposals _ at the coming conference.A. discussed B. to be discussed C. discussing D. having been discussed72.It was difficult to guess what her _ to the news would be.A. impression B. reaction C. comment D. opinion73.Hes watching TV? Hes _ to be cleaning his room.A. supposed B. known C. regarded D. considered74.Most people prefer _ money _ it.A. spending; to earning B. to be spending; to be earning C. to spend; to earn D. having spent; to having earned75.Some people viewed the findings with caution, noting that a cause-and-effect relation-ship between passive smoking and cancer remains_.A. to have been shown B. to have shown C. to be shown D. being shown76.In selecting a material, the engineers interest lies in its properties which determine how itwill perform under the loads and condition _it is subject.A .where B. in which C. to which D. which77.I have known Margaret for years and am very familiar with her; but I have never been to her home,_to stay for dinner.A. neither B. not even C. nor D. much less78.I_from these comments that the income tax would be increased. A. inferred B. implied C. suggested D. hinted79.A survey was carried out on the death rate of newborn babies in that region, _were surprising.A. as results B. which results C. the results of it D. the results of which80.There are few electronic applications _ to raise fears regarding future employment opportunities than robots. A. likely B more likely C. most likely D. much likely81.Dont_to contact me if you need any more information. A .wait B. stop C. hesitate D. pause82.It was suggested that a special committee of five members _to investigate the case. A. are appointed B. appointed C. be appointed D. would appoint83.I feel more _ about my career than I used to. A. relaxed B. relaxingC. relaxD. relaxation84.They demanded that the company _ compensation for the loss.A. would make B. makeC. madeD. making85.We finally got around to _ out the garage. A. clear B. clearing C. be clearingD. having cleared86.She was a simple girl, easily impressed _ Toms sophistication(老练). A. by B. onC. inD. upon87.Only if you have acquired a good knowledge of grammar _ write correctly. A. you willB. you can C. can you D. cant you88.Neighbors complained _the police _the dogs barking.A. of; ofB. to; ofC. with; aboutD. to; about89.A smart appearance makes a _ impression at an interview. A. favorite B. favorableC. favoringD. favored90.Joan was the only girl who wore a formal dress at the party, and she felt_. A. in placeB. in the placeC. out of the placeD. out of place91.The shop charges less if the customer pays _ cash. A. withB onC. inD. off92.Anything_the ordinary made her nervous. A. offB. outC. ofD. out of93.I wouldnt count him _.If anybody can make a comeback, he can. A. inB. outC. onD. down94.The newspaper _to apologize for the article. A. offeredB. asked C. suggested D. looked forward95._this region is close to the sea, lakes, and rivers, it is famous for its fish cooking. A. for B. Because of C .While D. As96._difficulties we meet with, we shall try our best and overcome them. A. HoweverB. WhateverC. WheneverD. Wherever97.After the flood, the villagers are trying their best to get things back to_. A. ordinaryB. normal C. common D. usual98.John_the examination, which made his parents happy.A. got through B. carried onC. stuck to D. kept on cant99.Why cant you do this small _ for me? Ive helped you often enough in the past. A. workB. demandC. favor D. good100.Only when_ in 1945_to his hometown. A. the war was over; he returned B. the war was overdid he returnC. was the war over; he returnedD .was the war over; did he return101.He was _from his family because of the earthquake. A. cut out B. cut off C. cut D. cut down102.There is a popular belief among parents _ schools dont pay attention to handwriting. A. whose B. thatC. whichD. in which103.Beethoven is my favorite musician. I regard him as _ other musicians.A. superior to B. superior than C. more superior toD. more superior than104.It doesnt change the fact that he was the man _for the death of the little girl. A. accountingB. guiltyC. responsibleD. obliged105.She said she world _to ask you to go and see them.A. get in touchB. keep in touchC. make a touchD. lose touch106.He_foolishly_old customs.A. attached; to B. is; attached to C. attached oneself; to D. is; attaching to107.Public opinion blames Mrs. Smith _leading the girl astray. A. on B. of C. forD. in108.Throughout the world_ advance has been made in science and technology is due to education which brings about scientists and inventors. A. howeverB. no matter whatC. whatever D. whichever109.I was advised to arrange for insurance_ I needed medical treatment. A. so that B. in case C .although D. now that110.I am sorry I cant see you immediately; if youd like to make a seat, Ill be with you_. A. in a moment B. for a momentC. at the moment D. for the moment111.Bill,often regarded as one of the best students in his class,_ to be a student who cheatedin the exam. A. came out B. turned out C. sent out D. let out112.tony is_ the guidebook, looking for information about Japan, _he will travel soon. A. looking into; where B. going through; where C. looking up; which D. referring to; which113.They are teachers and dont realize _ to start and run a company. A. what it takesB. what takes itC. what they takeD. what takes them114.We gave out a cheer when the red roof of the cottage came_ view. A. formB. in C. before D. into115.Great as Newton was, many of his ideas _ today. A. are to challengeB. may be challenged C. have been challenged D. are challenging116.The mere fact_ most people believe nuclear war would be madness does not mean that it will not occur. A .what B .whichC. thatD. why117.Your hair wants _.Youd better have it does tomorrow. A. cut B. to cut C. cutting D. being cut118.the student were participating _an international energy-saving competition between towns in England and Canada.A. for B. in C. to D. at119. In Australia the Asians make their influence _in businesses large and small.A. feeling B. feel C. felt D. to the felt 120. The popular sports car is now being _at the rate of a thousand a week.A. Turn down B. Turned out C. Turned up D. Turn on121._is known to all, china is still a developing country.A. which B. what C. as D. that122. _more time, the scientists all be able to work out a good solution to the problemA. to give B. giving C. given D. be given123.they will _you everything you need once you start your scientific researchA. supply B. provide C. take D. offer124.with the population explosion, scientist will have to _new methods of increasing the worlds food supply.A. lead to B. carry out C. come up with D. stick to 125.Television keeps us informed about _events and the latest development in science and politics.A. current B. fashionable C. brand-new D previous126.The movie star _with your sister, didnt he? A. was used to dance B. used to dancing C. used to dance D. was used to dancing 127. _got into the room than it began to rain heavily.A. No sooner have they B .No sooner had they C . No sooner they have D. No sooner had they 128.The police knew nothing about the case _you phone them. A. while B. since C. after D. until129.Our department has a large collection of books, _are in English.A. many of which B. many of them C .many ones D. their many 130.They discussed the problem three or four times, but could come to no _.A. end B. conclusion C. result D. judgment131.The old couple decided to move out of town to a quiet _,where they had spent several years immediately after their marriage.A .space B. suburb C. neighborhood D. area132.Not until I shouted at the top of my voice _the danger .A. did he notice B. had the notice C. that he notice D. he didnt notice133.We moved to London _we could visit our friends more often.A. even if B. so that C. in case D. as if 134.I_of his course of action ,so I told him to go ahead.A. accepted B. agreed C. approved D. consented135. _with the developed countries ,some African countries are left far behind In terms of peoples living standard.A. Compare B. To compare C. Compared D. Comparing 136.Mother insisted that_. A. they are to be back before nine in the evening .B. they ought to be back before In the evening C. then be back before nine in the evening .D. they had to back before nine In the evening .137.They have developed techniques which are _to those used in most factories.A. more talented B. better C. greater D. superior138.”What is the _of this piece of_ wire?”247meters exactly.A. long B. strong C. length D. strength139.Thousands of people _to see the parade. A. turned off B. turned out C. turned up D. turned over140.Recently the newspapers have reported several _on the boundaries of Israel and Jordan.Aaccidents B. incidents C. events D. happenings141.The government will have to _its image if it wants to win the support from the public.A. enrich B. enhance C. improve D .develop 142.The mother was cleaning the house ,her baby _on the bad .A. was playing B. being played C. was to play D. playing 143.These youth are on the _better educated than those already in the market-place .A. mean B, standard C. level D. average 144.The _of modern living is away form many old customs .A. trend B. tendency C. inclination D. current145.He sat there thinking , _.A. head on his hand B. his head on his hand C. with head on his hand D. with his head on his hand 146.He refuse to apologize, insisting that he _wrong .A. be not B . wasnt C. shouldnt be D. mustnt be 147