高考英语必备词汇练习240题(附答案).doc

高考英语必备词汇练习240题（附答案）1) Is this course rather difficult? Yes. Thats why I _ it. Aleft B missed C abandoned D abolish 2) The apartment caught fire last night. Fortunately, most of the people there _ escape. A. could B. tried to C. meant to D. were able to3) Slavery was _ in the U.S. in the 19th century, and slaves were given equal rights. A. absorbed B. abused C. abolished D. adopted4) Id like to buy a house- modern, comfortable, and _ in a quiet neighborhood. (05年福建) A. in a11 B. above all C. after all D. at all5) It has been revealed that some government leaders _ their authority and position to get illegal profits for themselves. Aemploy Babsorb Cabuse Doverlook6) The leader is losing ground as the rest of the runners _. A. accelerate B. promote C. help D. advance 7) It is said that in Africa over a third of the population were believed to have no _ to the health care and advanced education. A. control B. access C. opportunity D. accent8) Because of the snow, many parts of the countryside are only _ by helicopter. A. available B. appropriate C. accessible D. achievable 9) The best method to _ this goal is to unite as many people as possible. Aundertake Baccompany C. perform D. accomplish10) They _ a certain amount of working experience through volunteer work. A. attempted B. accumulated C. abandoned D. accomplished11) It is through learning that the individual _ many habitual ways of reacting to situations. A. instructs B. accumulates C. achieves D. acquires12) Simon calculates as quickly as Debbie, but not as _ . A. accurately B. abruptly C. properly D. clearly13)The man who was _stealing the car said that he was innocent. A. charged of B. charged for C. accused of D. accused with14) The best way to _ this goal is to introduce new advanced technology. A. access B. perform C. achieve D. complete15) We went to Canada to travel and my cousin _ as our guide. (06湖南) A. acted B. showed C. played D. adopt16) -Miss Wendy is good at a lot of things _ you cant say she is perfect. -I agree with you. _ no one is. A. or; Simply B. and; Only C. but; Actually D. so; Otherwise17) Students nowadays should make full use of their time to equip themselves with knowledge so that they can easily _ the competitive society in the future. A. suit to B. keep to C. adopt to D. adapt to18) The guests, present at the party, each wore a flower, which_ their beauty. A. added to B. added up C. added up to D. added on 19) What makes us worried is that the number of the people _ drugs is increasing. A. addicted to B. addicted for C. addicted at D. addicted on20) I hope I will not be called on in class as Im not yet _ prepared. (07上海) A. attentively B. adequately C. actively D. readily21) Children under six are not _ to school except those of extraordinary intelligence. A. permitted B. accepted C. admitted D. received22) John is the only one of the students in the class that never_ a mistake even when it is pointed to him.A. admit making B. admits making C. admit to make D. admits to make23) Can a school _ a policy prohibiting the use of mobile phones on campus? A. make B. pass C. adapt D. adopt24) If you are to treat your friends to dinner in a good restaurant at the weekend, youd better book a table _. A. ahead B. before C. ahead of D. in advance25) Being able to speak another language fluently is a great _ when you are looking for a job. A. assistance B. chance C. advantage D. importance26) In doing the work, we cant _ the waste of a single minute. A. afford B. affect C. manage D. take27) People may have different opinions about Karen, but I admire her, _, she is a great musician. A. As a result B. After all C. In other words D. As usual28)- Little Smith doesnt _ his age. -Exactly. He looks tall _ his age. A. seem; in B. look; for C. appear; in D. like; at29) The discussion came _ when an interesting topic was brought in. A. alike B. live C. active D. alive 30) With the opening of China, more and more English programs are broadcast _. A. in the air B. by airC. in the open air D. on the air31) Mary wanted to travel around the world all by herself, but her parents did not _ her to do so. A. forbid B. allow C. follow D. ask32) When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly _ towards his expense.Aallowance B. salary Calley Dmoney33) If you set up your goal and start your preparations as early as possible, you will achieve your _ to become one of the most famous scientists in the future. A. intention B. ambition C. amusementD. desire34) I was paid last week, but I cant remember the exact _ of money. A. number B. quality C. amount D. altitude 35) Having heard of the air accident, she _ a plane again. A. was afraid of taking B. was afraid to take C. dared take D. had not courage to take36) Jerry takes exercise every morning, _ a weight loss of ten pounds. A. adjusting to B. relying on C. setting foot in D. aiming at37) One of the qualities that most people _ in others is the willingness to _ ones mistakes. A. admire; admit B. apologize; acknowledge C. hate; admit D. against; make38)He is bad-tempered, selfish, and _ an unpleasant man. A. somehow B. altogether C. otherwise D. anyway 39) My mother always gets a bit _ if we dont arrive when we say we will. (2006浙江)A. anxious B. ashamed C. weak D. patient40)Im certain Davids told you his business troubles. _, its no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank. (07湖北) A. Anywhere B. Anyway C. Therefore D. Though41) Lily hoped she would pass her driving test at the first _.A. aspect B. attack C. effort D. attempt 42) He is easy to get along with. _ that, he is a determined boy. A . Apart from B. Beside C. Except D. In addition43) Recently more and more farmers have _ the government rather than nature for help. A. lived up to B. centered on C. attended to D. appealed to44) The environmentalists said wild goats _ on the vast grassland was a good indication of the better environment. (2005上海) Aescape Babsence Cattendance Dappearance45)Theyoungmanhadno_forhardworkAappetite Btaste Cjoy Denjoyment46) Now a lot of new technology developed by scientists will be _ improving the quality of rice and wheat.A. used to B. applied to C. suited to D. accustomed to47) But for her mothers sudden illness, she would never think of breaking this _ with you.A. appointment B. schedule C. arrangement D. interview48) Chinese arts have won the _ of a lot of people outside China(2005上海)Aenjoyment B. appreciation C. entertainment Dapplication49) At the meeting they discussed three different _to the study of mathematics. (07湖北)A. methods B. apartment C. approaches D. ways50) It displeases my parents when Richard and I stay out late at night. My parents dont _ of Richard and me staying out late at night. A. approach B. allow C. appeal D. approve 51) You should be _ of your _ conduct. A. shameful; ashamed B. ashamed; shameful C.shame; shameful D. ashamed; shame 52) Examinations are not the only means of _ someones ability. A. assisting B. praising C. valuing D. assessing53) When foreigners think of China, they always _ it with the Great Wall.A. advertise B. associate C. attach D. combine54) A man is being questioned in relation to the _ murder last night. (05江苏)A. advised B. attended C. attempted D. admitted55） There was a large box behind the door and Peter couldnt _ falling over it in the darkness.A. awake B. resist C. avoid D. prevent56) The company is starting a new advertising campaign to _ new customers to its stores.（06上海）A. attend B. attractC.stick D. transfer57) The increase of the number of the students makes the limited computers not_to each student.A. available B. affordable C. helpful D. acceptable58) Its not easy for a student of _ intelligence to meet the requirements of a world leading university.A. regular B. natural C. available D. average59) Can you do the job alone, or do you want someone to _ you?A. affect B. assist C. apply D. arrange60) Why not put your cigarettes away, John? There is a _ on smoking, you know.A. permit B. ban C. limit D. basis 61) In order to save one or two pence, he is always _ shoppers.A. bargaining with B.dealing with C. talking with D.basing on 62) My mind/memory was a complete _ I couldnt think of a single answer.A. blank B. hollow C. vacant D. bare 63) The company has branches all over the world, but their _ is in London. A. basis B. bottom C. base D. basic 64) The radio stops working because the battery is _. A. slow B. flat C. below D. behind65) We will never forget the great _we fought against SARS in 2003. A. battle B. war C. fight D. struggle 66) - Mum, it is nice weather. I want to skate this afternoon.- Dont you think the ice on the lake is too thin to _ your weight?A. stand B. bear C. catch D. become 67) Your football team _ ours on Sunday, but we _ the game yesterday afternoon.A. beat; beat B. beat; won C. won; won D. won ;beat68) Its bad _ for a man to smoke in the public places where smoking is not allowed. A. behavior B. action C. manner D. belief 69) I dont _ the bird can write but I do _ my eyes - I saw it with my own eyes.A. trust; believe in B. believe; believe in C. believe in; believe D. believe; trust70) I almost fell over the chair; put it back where it _. A. belongs B. fits C. bears D. stands71) This new model of car is so expensive that it is _ the reach of those with average income. A. over B. withinC. beyond D. below72) My parents were _ happy about my choice. They thought I should major in medicine. A. not a bit B. a bit C. not a little D. a little73) Well, our English teacher is really _. You see, he has usually not been on with his lesson for fifteen minutes when half of the students are so _ that they fell asleep.A. boring; bored B. bored; bored C. bored; boring D. boring; boring74) The head office of the bank is in Beijing, but it has _ all over the country. (2006辽宁) Acompanies B. branches C. organizations Dbusinesses75) Could you _ this 20-dollar bill so I can make a phone call?A. divide B. tear C. break D. cut76) Now that there are only five minutes to have a break, Ill make a summary of this lesson in _. A. general B. brilliant C. lack D. brief77) The government has devoted a large slice of its national _ to argriculture. A. budget B. arrangement C. bonus D. economy 78) It takes a long time to _ a good fame, but it is quickly lost just because of one piece of bad behaviour.A. put up B. set up C. build up D. bring up 79) _ the warning message, more deaths would have been caused in the village in the earthquake. A. But that B. Instead of C. But for D. Except for80) Energy is usually measured _, and goods are sold _.A. by calories; by the weight B. by the calorie; by weight C. with calories; on weight D. in calories; by weight81) Mrs. Leell move into her new house next Monday, _it is completely finished.A. by which time B. by the time C.by this time D. by some time82) Books are _ the most lasting products of human effort. A. by means of B. by far C. as far as D. so far as83) The students are kept busy _ for the coming exams in June. A. prepared B. preparing C. to prepare D. being prepared84) Its the present situation in poor areas that _ much higher spending on education and training.A. answers for B. provides for C. calls for D. comes for85) She has the ability to keep _ in an emergency. A. quiet B. calm C. still D. silent86) -Are you satisfied with her work, sir? -Not at all. It couldnt be any _.A. better B. best C. worse D. worst87) Catherine was determined, hard-working and intelligent; _, I couldnt speak _ highly of her. A. as a result; very B. in a word; too C. after all; much D. anyhow; so88) I think its high time you made up your mind to choose a(n) _. A. ambition B. carrier C. employment D. career89) -Its a good idea. But whos going to _ the plan? -I think Tom and Greg will. A. set aside B. carry out C. carry away D. get through90) - Its cloudy outside. Please take an umbrella. - _. (06湖南)A. OK, just in case B. Well, it just depends C. Yes, take it easy D. All fight, just in case of91) I dont think he is a good writer; he specially writes books to _ to low tastes. Astick Bcatch C. refer Dcater92) According to the recent research, heavy coffee drinking and heart attack are not necessarily _ and effectAreason Bcaution Cfact Dcause93) Jack has been admitted to Harvard University. His family will have a _ tonight. A. anniversary B. celebration C. ceremony D. congratuation 94) Tiananmen Square is situated in the _ of Beijing city. A. center B. central C. head D. middle 95) Wait till you are more _ . Its better to be sure than sorry. A. inspired B. satisfied C. calm D. certain96) He never tidies up his desk, so it is a _ of books and newspapers. A. confusion B. disorder C. chaos D. desk97) The new research team _ charge of a _ engineer will carry out the plan. A. in; main B. take ; major C. in the ; chief D. with the ; primary 98) Jim is one of the most popular _ in my company. A. classmates B. coaches C. citizens D. colleagues99) The job is _ to me because Ive little experience . However, it is also _. A. challenging ; rewarding B. challenged; rewarded C. challenging; rewarded D. challenged; rewarding100) If you live in the country or have ever visited there, _ are that you have heard birds singing to welcome the new day.A. situations B. challenges C. chances D. possibilities101) Through which _ did you get the information? A. canal B. channel C. place D. way 102) The twins look alike but they are different in _.A. characteristic B. appearance C. characterD. nature103) - Julia said she sent you a birthday card yesterday. Have you got it?- Oh, really ! I haven t _my mailbox yet.A. examined B. charged C. tested D. checked104) - Hello, Will you please put me through with Room 302? - Hold on please . Oh, the guest in Room 302 _ two hours ago.A. checked in B. checked out C. checked up D. checked away105) Oh my gosh! The rice cake almost _ me. A.blocked B.choked C.checked D. chatted 106) We always travel _. The seats are more comfortable and the food is better.A. business class B. first class C. tourist class D. economic class107) Im afraid you have no _ but to come along with us.A. decision B. interest C. choice D. selection108) The current political _ of our country is favorable for foreign investments.A. claim B. colleague C. climate D. collision109) It was raining heavily. Little Mary felt cold, so she stood _ to her mother. (2002北京)A. close B. closely C. closed D. closing110) Food and _ are very important to us all.A. clothes B. cloth C. clothing D. dress111) It cant be a(n) _that four jewelry stores were robbed in one night. (02上海春季卷)A. coincidence B. accident C. incident D. chance112) The teacher told the boy to _ all the waste paper lying about after the picnic and burn it.A. collect B. ask C. commit D. confirm113) Its already 10 oclock I wonder how it _ that she was two hours late on such a short trip. A. came over B. came out C: came about D. came up114) The better _ you have of words, the better chance you have of saying exactly what you mean.A. demand B. comment C. command D. performance115) The teacher usually writes his _ on the margin of the composition. A. comments B. words C. review D. command 116) It is surprising that such an innocent-looking man should have _ such a crime.A. confirmed B. clarified C. committed D. conveyed117) Letterboxes are much more _ in the UK than in the US, where most people have a mailbox instead. A. common B. normal C. ordinary D. usual118) _ other nurses, Alice is careful and patient.A. Looking like B. Comparing with C. In common with D. As to119) It is said that dogs will keep you _ for as long as you want when you are feeling lonely. A. safety B. company C. comfortable D. friend120) _ with other children, the father thinks, Jack is a most satisfying son.A. Commenting B. Complaining C. Compared D. Committed 121) Every four years athletes from all over the world _for medals in the Olympic Games.A. fight B. struggle C. complete D. compete122) The rapid development of science and technology make the _ among people more and more convenient. A. competition B. communication C. companion D. comprehension 123）Due to the loud noises from the neighborhood, he could not _ his mind on his books. A.collect B. gather C. concentrate D. fix124) In dealing with public relations, we should make every effort to prevent the _ in personality. Acontact Bcontrast Cconnection Dconflict125) I am _ by what you said just now. Can you explain it a little bit? A. corrected B. surprised C.mistaken D. confused126) _ that the young fellow has only been learning how to drive for three months, his driving skill is fairly good. A. Regarding B. Considering C. Regarded D. Considered127) Children must learn just a few basic roles-being safe, being _ to others and being responsible to themselves. A. considered B. considerable C. considerate D. considering128) The story book _ fifty stories, _ “Snow White”.A. contains; includes B. contains; including C. includes; including D. is containing; including129) Eating too much fat can _ heart diseases, _ high blood pressure. A. attend to; to cause B. devote to; having caused C. contribute to; causing D. dedicate to; cause 130) The _ of the Egyptian Pyramids is considered as a mira