1a 41. They are currently _________ in lengthy trade negotiations. A) engaged B) busy C) obliged D) occupiedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

42.At the first _______ of twelve all the workers in the factory stopped for lunch. A) strike B) bell C) stroke D) hit ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

43.A solar day is the length of time _______ the Earth to revolve once around the Sun. A) takes B) takes it C) it takes D) one takes ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 44.He obviously displays a great ______ for some of your poems. A) consent B) admiration C) respect D) pleasureÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

45.The teachers ______ themselves with planning out the work of the coming semester. A) employed B) involved C) occupied D) engaged ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 46. I prefer to be a _____ because I don't like to operate.

A) doctor B) surgeon C) physician D) specialistÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

47.The _____ of tests in the United States institutions can be a new and frightening experience for many foreign students.

A) frequency B) presence C) efficiency D) confidenceÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 48.As it had not rained for several months, there was a _____ of water. A) waste B) drop C) loss D) shortageÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

49.Despite their good service, most inns are less costly than hotels of _____ standards. A) equivalent B) alike C) uniform D) likelyÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

50. The mechanic said that the work would be done quickly, but he would not _____ himself to a specific time.

A) admit B) permit C) commit D) submit ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

51. The war may _____, but victory is sure to belong to the peace-loving people.

A) drag out B) drag on C) drag up D) drag alongÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

52. _______ to the Independent War, the United States was an English colony. A) Before B) Prior C) Following D) Preceding ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

53.She continued to type as fast as ever, though her thumb was badly swollen ______ a hurt. A) in B) for C) with D) fromÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

54.She looks to be ______ 40, but as a matter of fact, she is 50.

A) older than B) in the neighbourhood of C) at age of D) approximately aboutÕýÈ·´ð°¸:B 55. The crust of the Earth was thin here, and other conditions appeared ______ for drilling. A) favorable B) imaginable C) curable D) durableÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 56.The Russians were attacked and forced to _____.

A) advance B) retire C) retreat D) drawÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 57. Tom _____ off the field with a foot injury.

A) limped B) limbed C) limned D) lambedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 58. The new ________ was put into operation early in 1939. A) tactic B) tact C) toxic D) tractÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 59.Britain made a(n)______ of war on Germany in 1914.

A) announcement B) statement C) claim D) declarationÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 60. You mustn¡¯t lose heart, sooner or later your effort will pay ______.

A) for B) out C) off D) up ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

1b41. The speech which he made ______ the project has bothered me greatly.

A) being concerned B) concerned C) concerning D) be concernedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

42.Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in 1941 without a/an _________ of war. A) announcement B) information C) declaration D) noticeÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

43.There are more and more discussions amongst workers about the need for a general strike to try to __________ the series of attacks they have suffered.

A) turn the tide against B) turn the flank of C) turn the tide for D) turn a deaf ear to ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

44. New difficulties kept ______ as they built the railway tunnel. A) arising B) arousing C) raising D) rising ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

45.Long sentences and difficult sentence patterns in this novel have been ______, but it still keeps much of the charm and flavour of the original.

A) adopted B) applied C) simplified D) polishedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 46.His ______ is for beef rather than lamb.

A) preference B) affection C) passion D) prejudice ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 47.The roof of the mine _____ as a result of the explosion.

A) dropped in B) broke down C) pressed down D) caved inÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 48.Today, people object to our family privacy being _____.

A) commented B) invited C) invested D) invaded ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 49. Many of the shopkeepers are poor. There isn't much _____ in this town. A) prosperity B) advantage C) failure D) indigenceÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 50. Plants _____ their own food by photosynthesis.

A) promote B) manufacture C) grow D) raiseÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 51. After breakfast, mother _____ her regular household duties. A) set off B) set up C) set back D) set aboutÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 52.After the show, the crowd _____ out of the theatre.

A) drew B) poured C) dismissed D) left ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

53.Finding a job in such a big company has always been _____ his wildest dreams. A) under B) over C) above D) beyondÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

54. Life is interesting to people who _____ themselves to new ideas. A) present B) expose C) exhibit D) explainÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 55._______ with the picture, Mary tore it to pieces.

A) Dissatisfying thoroughly B) Being thoroughly dissatisfied C) To dissatisfy thoroughly D) To be thoroughly dissatisfied ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

56.The children were ______ so that the sick mother could have a rest in a quiet room. A) sent off B) sent out C) set off D) set inÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

57. This was a good and just war fought not for _______ but for liberty. A) control B) conquest C) prevention D) avoidanceÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 58. Her parents¡¯ opposition is an ________ to her marriage. A) fault B) offense C) obstacle D) distressÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

59. Hong Kong Special Administrative _____ was established on July 1, 1997. A) Area B) Neighborhood C) District D) RegionÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 60.You mustn¡¯t lose heart, sooner or later your effort will pay ______. A) for B) out C) off D) upÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

1c 41. The socks were too small and it was only by ______ them that he managed to get them on. A) spreading B) extending C) lengthening D) stretchingÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

42.The manufacturers had to raise their prices because of the increase in the cost of _______ materials.

A) raw B) original C) rough D) primitiveÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 43.By _______ Mr Zhang is a taxi driver.

A) profession B) work C) occupation D) employmentÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 44. _______ he works hard, I don't mind when he finishes the experiment.

A) As soon as B) As well as C) So far as D) So long as ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 45.I was lucky _______ I was able to find a good baby-sitter. A) by that B) at that C) on that D) in thatÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

46 .She continued to type as fast as ever, though her thumb was badly swollen ______ a hurt. A) in B) for C) with D) fromÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

47.My parents, ______ touring in Britain, are looking forward to a traditional English afternoon tea in a beautiful setting.

A) nowadays B) instantly C) presently D) publiclyÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 48.A ______ wind was blowing from the water.

A) staff B) stiff C) stuff D) stuffyÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

49.There are rumours _____ that prices will rise sharply soon.

A) in the air B) in the open air C) on the air D) off the airÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

50.He thought this would take a heavy ____ of American lives and prolong the war indefinitely. A) toll B) injure C) damage D) harmÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 51.Greater effort is needed to ______ children in road safety. A) conduct B) tutor C) inform D) instructÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

52.Children in our country are taught to _____ the right-and-wrong principle through thick and thin. A) take to B) see to C) stick to D) live up toÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 53.The climbers were _____ by the steep cliff.

A) hindered B) insisted C) divided D) disturbed ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

54.This _____ general burnt down a building, regardless of the women and children in it. A) military B) illegal C) cruel D) violentÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 55.Plants _____ their own food by photosynthesis.

A) promote B) manufacture C) grow D) raiseÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 56.Let's wait here for her. I am sure she'll _____ before long.

A) turn off B) turn up C) turn over D) turn outÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 57.Fertilizers will _____ the growth of plants.

A) accumulate B) accelerate C) manipulate D) generateÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

58.Many of the minor illnesses of modern industrial society ¡ª headaches, tiredness and stomach upsets ¡ª are thought to _____ breathing polluted air.

A) bring about B) arise from C) derive from D) associate withÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 59.Careless motorists are _____ to meet with accidents. A) apt B) liable C) inclined D) subjectÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

60.The _____ of nuclear weapons in nearby countries poses a serious threat to peace.

A) employment B) deployment C) exposure D) relianceÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 1d 41.The doctors don¡¯t _______ that he will live much longer.

A) articulate B) anticipate C) manifest D) monitorÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 42. The speech which he made ______ the project has bothered me greatly.

A) being concerned B) concerned C) concerning D) be concerned ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 43. Napoleon was sent into ______ on an island after his failure at Waterloo. A) exile B) excess C) excel D) access ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 44. Heavy smoking and drinking will _________ a person¡¯s health.

A) take toll on B) take toll of C) take its toll of D) take its toll onÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

45. The ________ figures below are presented both in numbers and as a percent of the total forces mobilized.

A) causalities B) casualty C) casual D) casualsÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

46. The defeated enemy soldiers had to _______ from the battlefield to the mountain. A) draw B) retreat C) return D) retireÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

47. One day the lady met with a real ______ who had been sleeping on the streets for years. A) down-and-out B) down-to-earth C) out-and-out D) in-and-outÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 48. The teachers ______ themselves with planning out the work of the coming semester. A) employed B) involved C) occupied D) engagedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

49. This _____ general burnt down a building, regardless of the women and children in it. A) military B) illegal C) cruel D) violentÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

50. The new safety regulations were agreed on after _____ with the workforce.

A) conference B) intervention C) consultation D) assemblyÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 51. There is no doubt that their support will _____ in our cause.

A) make an impact B) have effect C) be different D) make a differenceÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 52. Don't count your chickens before they're _____.

A) laid out B) hatched C) raised D) grown upÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 53. It was the first time she _____ at skating on the ice.

A) took a crack B) was taking a crack C) had taken a crack D) take a crackÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 54. The money collected for the celebrations _____ to $8,920.

A) counted B) totaled C) arrived D) amountedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

55. A solar day is the length of time _______ the Earth to revolve once around the Sun. A) takes B) takes it C) it takes D) he takesÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

56. My grandmother was a very ______ person, and she only spent money when she needed something badly.

A) polite B) economic C) economical D) patientÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

57. Finally the soldiers threw back the enemy troops ______ them from the rear. A) pressing to B) pressing for C) pressing into D) pressing onÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 58. He succeeded in _____ public opinion against the barbarity of modern warfare.

A) making a change in B) turning the tide of C) taking a turn of D) switching to ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

59.Israel said it had no choice but to launch an _______ against Hamas to stop such rocket attacks.

A) offence B) action C) operation D) offensiveÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

60. The company took a ________ by cutting the price of their product, and it paid off.

A) gamble B) balance C) chance D) bowÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

1f 41. The ________ figures below are presented both in numbers and as a percent of the total forces mobilized.

A) causalities B) casualty C) casual D) casualsÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

42. Data on Australian house-building approvals released on Tuesday showed housing construction would continue to __________ throughout the next year. A) pull on B) drag on C) push on D) dash onÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

43. A solar day is the length of time _______ the Earth to revolve once around the Sun. A) takes B) takes it C) it takes D) one takesÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

44. Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, _______ obtaining water is not the worst.

A) for which B) to which C) of which D) in which ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 45. His remarks left me _______ about his real purpose.

A) wondered B) wonder C) to wonder D) wondering ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 46. Improved consumer confidence is _____________ to an economic recovery. A) coordinate B) crucial C) collective D) satisfactoryÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 47. An American presidential _______ lasts for eighteen months.

A) activity B) event C) occasion D) campaignÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

48.My parents, ______ touring in Britain, are looking forward to a traditional English afternoon tea in a beautiful setting.

A) nowadays B) instantly C) presently D) publiclyÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 49. Tom _____ off the field with a foot injury.

A) limped B) limbed C) limned D) lambedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 50. He played the guitar so well that everyone was ______.

A) affected B) aroused C) effected D) impressedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

51. The crust of the Earth was thin here, and other conditions appeared ______ for drilling. A) favorable B) imaginable C) curable D) durableÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 52. A good hunting dog is _____ to every sound and movement in the field. A) alert B) sensible C) watchful D) awakeÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 53. Even the smallest baby can _____ its mother by her voice. A) confirm B) know C) claim D) identifyÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

54. The war may _____, but victory is sure to belong to the peace-loving people. A) drag out B) drag on C) drag up D) drag alongÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

55. The gymnast seemed to _____ to give a performance on the balance beam.

A) exercise herself B) signify her readiness C) be poised D) be trained ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

56. A tree fallen across the road was a(n) ______ to our car and we had to push it away. A) difficulty B) stop C) help D) obstacleÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

57. Some areas, _____ their severe weather conditions, are heavily populated. A) due to B) in spite of C) but for D) with regard toÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 58. Let me know if any difficulties _____.

A) come B) rise C) arise D) happenÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

59. It is claimed that with this approach the memory can be _____.

A) ten times more efficient B) more than ten times efficient C) more efficient for ten times D) efficient for more than ten timesÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

60. The changes to the national health system will first be _____ in some provinces for a try next year and carried out all over the country based on the experience later.

A) fulfilled B) popularized C) implemented D) draftedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

2b 41. My doctor ________ me to dangers of smoking.

A) warned B) alarmed C) alerted D) told ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

42. When we are frightened and worried, our bodies produce certain chemicals to help us fight ________ troubling us.

A) how is that B) which is C) what is D) whichever ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

43. For many patients, institutional care is the most _______ and beneficial form of care. A) pertinent B) appropriate C) acute D) persistent ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

44. Water enters into a great variety of chemical reactions, _______ have been mentioned in previous pages.

A) a few of it B) a few of that C) a few of them D) a few of which ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 45. Why didn't you tell me you could lend me the money? I _______ it from the bank.

A) haven't needed to borrow B) will not need to borrow C) needn't have borrowed

D) didn't need to borrow ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

46. Sometimes very young children have trouble _______ fact from fiction and may believe that such things actually exist.

A) for separating B) to separate C) having separated D) separating ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 47. In the U.S. one of the most ___________ professions is law, a field in which writing skills are indispensable.

A) introvert B) lucrative C) beneficial D) arbitrary ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

48. Before using your new pressure cooker, read the following ______ carefully.

A) notices B) announcement C) instructions D) advertisement ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

49. To be idle sometimes is agreeable, but to be idle all the time might become ___________. A) monotonous B) ridiculous C) infectious D) spontaneous ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

50. Every four years, ______ from many countries compete in a variety of sports in the Olympic Games.

A) swimmers B) athletes C) reporters D) gymnasts ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

51. Petrol has a low boiling point; if a little is poured into the hand it soon changes into ______.

A) veil B) vapour C) vacuum D) velocity ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

52. When the fire alarm sounds, leave the building and proceed to your ___________ point. A) assemble B) assembly C) assessment D) assistance ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 53. Beware of the men around you who _____ fame and wealth.

A) go after B) follow up C) seek for D) desire of ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

54. A notice has been _____ to all employees so that they can get well-prepared in time. A) sent out B) sent off C) set off D) set in ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

55. Write down goals for the situations you want to change and an ___________ time frame for reaching each goal.

A) arbitrary B) authentic C) approximate D) artificial ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

56. The local authority grants the company an interest-free loan to ___________ the new factory.

A) hang up B) draw up C) start up D) turn up ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

57. Agriculture will have to undergo a __________ change to meet the needs of the new situation.

A) drastic B) critic C) plastic D) majestic ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

58. The platform bridge over the railroad tracks _____ danger in crossing them. A) prevented B) avoided C) reduced D) eliminated ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 59. Don¡¯t undertake a project unless you can ___________ it.

A) complement B) compliment C) supplement D) implement ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

60. Language is one of the most awesome tasks the human mind performs, and babies are uniquely ___________ master it.

A) appealed to B) kept to C) poised to D) occurred to ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 2c 41.He used to be a Christian, but he is now ________ to Buddhism.

A) changed B) transformed C) turned D) converted ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

42. The delegation would spend their first day touring around Bangkok, and after that all their plans were ________.

A) on the air B) off the air C) in the air D) by the air ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 43. We should always ________ our own rights.

A) stand for B) stand up C) stand up for D) stand by ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 44. The doctor told Penny that much ________ to the sun is bad for the skin. A) exposure B) extension C) exhibition D) disclosure ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 45. Every government in the world should act ________ to combat terrorism.

A) in reunification B) in unification C) in unison D) in union ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 46. La Poste is expecting a _________ business in parcel and express industry in China. A) lubrication B) lucrative C) profit D) shrinking ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

47. She once again went through her composition carefully to _______ all the spelling mistakes from it.

A) exclude B) eliminate C) abolish D) diminish ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

48. Write down goals for the situations you want to change and an ___________ time frame for reaching each goal.

A) arbitrary B) authentic C) approximate D) artificial ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

49. Sometimes very young children have trouble _______ fact from fiction and may believe that such things actually exist.

A) for separating B) to separate C) having separated D) separating ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 50. _______ the claim about German economic might, it is somewhat surprising how relatively small the German economy actually is.

A) To give B) Given C) Giving D) Having given ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

51. Before using your new pressure cooker, read the following ______ carefully.

A) notices B) announcement C) instructions D) advertisement ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

52£®Every four years, ______ from many countries compete in a variety of sports in the Olympic Games.

A) swimmers B) athletes C) reporters D) gymnasts ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

53. I can speak English, but simultaneous translation is beyond my _____________. A) proficiencies B) efficiencies C) capabilities D) stabilities ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

54. The runway of this airport is undergoing ___________ to accommodate large planes. A) extension B) exposition C) expansion D) expedition ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 55. The new car design has ___________ all the latest safety features. A) sucked B) digested C) grasped D) incorporated ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 56£®The room connects with the dining hall ___________ a hall way.

A) in accordance with B) in case of C) by means of D) by no means

ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

57. As far as the style is _____, it leaves very little to be desired.

A) involved B) concerned C) related D) connected ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

58. Most people closely _____ a pounding heart and sweating palms with the experience of emotion.

A) classify B) identify C) satisfy D) modify ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 59. The congress had _____ on the day previous to our visit.

A) gathered B) collected C) assembled D) interviewed ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

60. We need to gain a clearer ___________ of how young people feel about the problem. A) foresight B) deception C) perception D) perceive ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

2d 41.She once again went through her composition carefully to ________ all spelling mistakes from it.

A) exclude B) eliminate C) abolish D) diminish ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 42.He always ________ extra responsibilities without any complaint. A) takes to B) takes in C) takes over D) takes on ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

43.In the first several years of our economic reform, many military factories have been _______ into civil ones in order to meet the needs of the country.

A) altered B) converted C) changed D) transformed ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 44.The policemen went into action _______ they heard the alarm.

A) promptly B) presently C) quickly D) directly ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

45.Despite their good service, most inns are less costly than hotels of _______ standards. A) equivalent B) alike C) uniform D) likely ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

46.The second book was _______ by August 1998, but two years later, the end was still nowhere in sight.

A) to have been completed B) completed C) to have completed D) to complete ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

47.In the U.S. one of the most ___________ professions is law, a field in which writing skills are indispensable.

A) introvert B) lucrative C) beneficial D) arbitrary ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

48.I'd like to take advantage of this opportunity to thank you all for your ______. A) profit B) benefit C) cooperation D) occasion ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

49.To be idle sometimes is agreeable, but to be idle all the time might become ___________. A) monotonous B) ridiculous C) infectious D) spontaneous ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 50.Tom was late again because the car ______ in the mud and couldn't move for an hour. A) got broken B) got stuck C) was blocked D) was delayed ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 51.Fatal accidents have decreased in ___________ over recent years. A) range B) length C) frequency D) layout ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

52.Do not place the camera near equipment that has strong ___________ fields such as a television or radio.

A) magnetic B) magic C) magical D) magnificent ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 53.We were tired of hearing him ______ about how strong he was. A) exclaim B) remark C) refer D) boast ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 54.The room connects with the dining hall ___________ a hall way.

A) in accordance with B) in case of C) by means of D) by no means ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 55.In spite of his hard work no one can ______ for him as his fault in work has resulted in a heavy loss of one million dollars.

A) send back word B) say a word C) make words D) put in a word ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 56.As far as the style is _____, it leaves very little to be desired.

A) involved B) concerned C) related D) connected ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

57.Radar is used to extend the _____ of man's senses for observing his environment, especially the sense of vision.

A) validity B) liability C) capability D) intensity ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

58.Write down goals for the situations you want to change and an ___________ time frame for reaching each goal.

A) arbitrary B) authentic C) approximate D) artificial ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

59.The local authority grants the company an interest-free loan to ___________ the new factory.

A) hang up B) draw up C) start up D) turn up ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

60.__________, a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor.

A) Other things being equal B) Were other things equal C) To be equal to other things D) Other things to be equal ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

2e 41.He used to be a Christian, but he is now ________ to Buddhism.

A) changed B) transformed C) turned D) converted ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

42.Territorial ________ was the emperor¡¯s principal consideration in making policy decisions. A) extension B) increase C) expansion D) enlargement ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 43.We should always ________ our own rights.

A) stand for B) stand up C) stand up for D) stand by ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

44.Once they had everything: fame, fortune, secure futures; _______ is utter poverty.

A) now that all it left B) now all that is left C) now all which is left D) now all what is left ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

45.The second book was _______ by August 1998, but two years later, the end was still nowhere in sight.

A) to have been completed B) completed C) to have completed D) to complete ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

46._______ the claim about German economic might, it is somewhat surprising how relatively small the German economy actually is.

A) To give B) Given C) Giving D) Having given ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

47.After _______ into the infirmary, she was asked several questions by the nurse at the desk. A) being wheeled B) having wheeled C) having wheeling D) having been wheeling ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

48.The police throughout the district were ___________ as it was known that the prisoner had escaped.

A) conscious B) delicate C) sensible D) alerted ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

49.Petrol has a low boiling point; if a little is poured into the hand it soon changes into ______.

A) veil B) vapour C) vacuum D) velocity ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

50. While John is on his way to the train station, his taxi ___________ a traffic jam.

A) gets stuck in B) has access to C) keeps track of D) takes delight in ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 51.All the noblemen tried to ______ the sword from the stone, but only the true king was able to do so because of the magic in it.

A) wrench B) wreck C) wrestle D) wrinkle ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

52.The ceremony will ______ as soon as the minister and our guests arrive. A) continue B) commence C) develop D) crack ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 53.It was ______ you that the drowning boy was saved and all was well. A) due to B) thanks to C) but for D) owing to ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

54.The problems of the past few months have ______ on her health and there are shadows beneath her eyes.

A) taken their toll B) done harm C) caused damage D) resulted in weakness ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

55.As far as the style is _____, it leaves very little to be desired.

A) involved B) concerned C) related D) connected ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

56.Jennifer is starting a new healthy lifestyle and has cut out cigarettes and ___________ caffeine from her diet.

A) eliminated B) exiled C) erased D) evacuated ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

57.She misinterpreted the _____ of his letter and thus misunderstood his good intentions. A) declarations B) implications C) suggestions D) meanings ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

58.Like the sun, the planets shift their positions so slowly that their day-to-day motion is hard to ___________.

A) discover B) detect C) ascertain D) disguise ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 59.Don¡¯t undertake a project unless you can ___________ it.

A) complement B) compliment C) supplement D) implement ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 60.We need to gain a clearer ___________ of how young people feel about the problem. A) foresight B) deception C) perception D) perceive ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

2f 41.Each bridesmaid was carrying a small ________ of flowers. A) bundle B) branch C) bunch D) handful ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 42.Don¡¯t try to do things too quickly. Set yourself ________ targets. A) reckless B) realistic C) rational D) real ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 43.My job at the assembly line of the car factory is rather ________. A) bore B) bored C) monotonous D) monotony ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 44.We finally succeeded ________ patience and sacrifice.

A) by means of B) by all means C) by no means D) by any means ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 45.The doctor told Penny that much ________ to the sun is bad for the skin. A) exposure B) extension C) exhibition D) disclosure ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 46.He always ________ extra responsibilities without any complaint.

A) takes to B) takes in C) takes over D) takes on ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

47.La Poste is expecting a _________ business in parcel and express industry in China. A) lubrication B) lucrative C) profit D) shrinking ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 48.The customs inspector was _______ for smugglers.

A) on the guard B) on the watch C) on watch D) on alert ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

49.One of the attractive features of the training was the way the practical work had been _______ into the learning process.

A) adjusted B) alternated C) incorporated D) combined ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

50.Sometimes very young children have trouble _______ fact from fiction and may believe that such things actually exist.

A) for separating B) to separate C) having separated D) separating ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 51.The life boat was ___________ to rescue the sailors from the sinking ship. A) stood out B) sent out C) laid out D) turned out ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 52.The football game had to be ______ because of no power that day.

A) called for B) called on C) called off D) called up ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

53.The problems of the past few months have ______ on her health and there are shadows beneath her eyes.

A) taken their toll B) done harm C) caused damage D) resulted in weakness ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

54.If I hadn¡¯t turned off the power before you touched the wires, you ___________ now.

A) wouldn¡¯t have smiled B) didn¡¯t smile C) wouldn¡¯t be smiling D) couldn¡¯t have smiled ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

55.Fame, _____ of character, is dearly bought.

A) at the cost B) at a cost C) at all cost D) at any cost ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 56.He was wet to the skin; his whole body was _____ and trembling. A) stiff B) straight C) steady D) hard ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

57.You have read that sound makes air ___________, thus making sound waves. A) tremble B) vibrate C) shudder D) quake ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 58.This is a new discovery that has a number of industrial ___________.

A) supplies B) contracts C) applicants D) applications ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 59.The platform bridge over the railroad tracks _____ danger in crossing them. A) prevented B) avoided C) reduced D) eliminated ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

60.We need to gain a clearer ___________ of how young people feel about the problem. A) foresight B) deception C) perception D) perceive ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 3a 41.I got a/an ________ with the company.

A) interviewing B) interviewer C) interview D) interviewee ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 42.He was healthy ________ and mentally.

A) physically B) bodily C) spiritually D) physical ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

43.When his ______ employers learned that he smoked, they said they wouldn¡¯t hire him. A) respective B) retrospective C) prospective D) executive ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

44.Learning to do routine car maintenance oneself is often easier ________ competent people to do it.

A) than finding B) as finding C) as to find D) than to find ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 45.Her diamond necklace ________ in the light.

A) flashes B) sparkled C) beamed D) sparked ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 46.My friend _________ the bad news before I could stop him.

A) blew out B) blurted to C) blurted out D) blew to ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

47.Teachers and students should __________ roles with each other occasionally to help students overcome the passive status in classroom activities.

A) move B) vary C) switch D) play ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 48.The police ______ the man they thought was the murderer. A) pried B) shot at C) ground D) grilled ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 49.You can ______ the application with a phone call.

A) follow B) follow through C) follow up D) follow on ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 50.He ______ in vain to make his wife happy.

A) endeavored B) made endeavor C) tried the endeavor D) all of the above ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

51.He was quite ______ his money when he was rich and young.

A) generous of B) general with C) generous with D) genial with ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 52.Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely ______ to the outside world. A) being lost B) having lost C) losing D) lost ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 53.I will not _____ the game of tennis unless John is invited.

A) take home to myself B) behave myself in C) enjoy myself in D) engage myself in ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

54.How long will they be able to _____ without further supplies reaching them? A) hold out B) hold on C) hold up D) hold down ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 55.The air forces of the United States were _____ in winning the war in Iraq. A) decisive B) determined C) decided D) favourable ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 56.Gradually the balloon _____ out and rose into the air.

A) burst B) stretched C) enlarged D) expanded ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 57.Eat carefully or a fishbone will _____ in your throat. A) block B) exist C) hold D) stick ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 58.The soldiers are requested to remain _____ for instant call. A) balanced B) poised C) well D) alert ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 59.The workers have called off their strike in ______ of a pay offer.

A) participation B) aspiration C) anticipation D) preparation ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

60.New computing technology dealt a ________blow to the power of the old printing unions.

A) moral B) abnormal C) immoral D) mortal ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

Directions: There are a number of incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).

Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence.

3b 41.His job is to show their new products to ________ buyers.

A) prospect B) prospective C) probable D) possible ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 42.My doctor suggested me to ________ yoga.

A) take a crack at B) have a crack of C) have crack of D) take crack at ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 43.It¡¯s very interesting that the twins are ________ the same job.

A) going on B) going after C) going for D) going to ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 44.We were overjoyed at the news of China _____ another man-made satellite.

A) to have launched B) to launch C) launched D) having launched ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 45.He ________ in vain to make his wife happy.

A) tried the endeavor B) made endeavor C) endeavored D) tried endeavor ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

46.Her diamond necklace ________ in the light.

A) flashes B) sparkled C) beamed D) sparked ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

47.Don¡¯t get me wrong. It would be ________ foolish to ignore the competition altogether. A) complete B) total C) downright D) absolute ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

48.We don¡¯t need to worry about our paper now; the teacher told me that the __________ for paper submission for statistics was extended until November 5th.

A) chance B) deadline C) occasion D) deadlock ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

49.If you are experiencing challenges and seemingly __________ difficulties in daily life, the wall in your dream may be a reflection of those factors.

A) impenetrable B) penetrative C) penetrable D) penetrating ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 50.You can ______ the application with a phone call.

A) follow B) follow through C) follow up D) follow on ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 51.He was quite ______ his money when he was rich and young.

A) generous of B) general with C) generous with D) genial with ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

52.Learning to do routine car maintenance oneself is often easier ______ competent people to do it.

A) as finding B) than to find C) than finding D) as to find ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 53.His retirement won¡¯t ______ any difference to the way we conduct our affairs. A) take B) do C) make D) have ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

54.Once we have _____ the store, we shall owe money to no one.

A) gone out of B) paid off C) taken up D) taken to ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

55.Corn originated in the New World and thus was not known in Europe until Columbus found it ________ in Cuba.

A) being cultivated B) been cultivated C) having cultivated D) cultivating ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

56.Dirt and disease are _____ to the best growth of children.

A) abnormal B) adverse C) contrary D) disadvantage ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 57.He took the college entrance exam, but unfortunately he didn¡¯t ______. A) get down B) get off C) get in D) get out ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

58.The ceremony was attended by many of the ______veterans of World War II. A) surviving B) reviving C) survived D) revived ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

59.She gave permission to the plane to ______ into position and hold for takeoff. A) board B) dive C) taxi D) fly ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 3c 41.The ________ has been interviewed by the manager.

A) applicator B) applicant C) application D) applier ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 42.My doctor suggested me to ________ yoga.

A) take a crack at B) have a crack of C) have crack of D) take crack at ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 43.Whether you go or not does not ________.

A) make a difference B) make difference C) make different D) make differences ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

44.Her diamond necklace ________ in the light.

A) flashes B) sparkled C) beamed D) sparked ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 45.You can ______ the application with a phone call.

A) follow B) follow through C) follow up D) follow on ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 46.In her bright yellow coat, she was easily ______ in the crowd.

A) perceivable B) measurable C) prospective D) identifiable ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 47.Please ______ for him before the general manager.

A) put a word B) put out a word C) put in a word D) put up a word ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 48.One and a half _____ walk after dinner ______ good for your health.

A) hour' ... is B) hours' ... are C) hour' ... are D) hours' ... is ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 49.It is vital that enough money ______ to fund the project.

A) be collected B) must be collected C) is collected D) can be collected ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

50.Learning to do routine car maintenance oneself is often easier ______ competent people to do it.

A) as finding B) than to find C) than finding D) as to find ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 51.She went through the typescript carefully to _____ all possible errors from it. A) diminish B) reduce C) eliminate D) withdraw ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

52.Snail fever is a disease of childhood that remain through old age, not often killing by itself but _____ the people who catch it and making it easy for them to get other illnesses. A) strengthening B) weakening C) murdering D) spoiling ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

53.I'm sorry, but I am so tired that I am really not _____ going to the theater with you tonight. A) occupied with B) as far as C) required from D) capable of ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 54.There was a three-car _____ on the motorway, causing 3 deaths and 7 wounds. A) collision B) incident C) accident D) crash ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 55.We agreed to accept ________ they thought was the best tourist guide. A) whatever B) whichever C) whomever D) whoever ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 56.Dirt and disease are _____ to the best growth of children.

A) abnormal B) adverse C) contrary D) disadvantage ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 57.She is a very _____ secretary: she never forgets anything or makes a mistake. A) anxious B) effective C) adequate D) efficient ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

58.The dykes and dams have been built or reinforced along the river _____ floods. A) because B) except for C) in case of D) considering ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

59.People are desirous of the result of that vote on which the _____ of their nation depends. A) fortune B) destiny C) fame D) luck ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

60.It is generally known that New York is a city for ________ and a center for odd bits of information.

A) veterans B) eccentrics C) victims D) pedestrians ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 3d 41.Journalists who were ________ off about the incident raced to the scene. A) informed B) tipped C) let D) told ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 42.I have never laid ________ to being an expert in this field.

A) claim B) declare C) announcement D) issue ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 43.My doctor suggested me to ________ yoga.

A) take a crack at B) have a crack of C) have crack of D) take crack at ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 44.She ought to stop work; she has a headache because she ________ too long. A) has been reading B) had read C) is reading D) read ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 45.Her diamond necklace ________ in the light.

A) flashes B) sparkled C) beamed D) sparked ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

46.Today, the Big Four, which hold somewhere _________ 60 percent of the deposits and

make about 66 percent of the loans in China, are insolvent.

A) in the approach of B) in the neighborhood of C) on the region of D) in the approximation of ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

47.My friend _________ the bad news before I could stop him.

A) blew out B) blurted to C) blurted out D) blew to ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 48.You can ______ the application with a phone call.

A) follow B) follow through C) follow up D) follow on ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 49.It is vital that enough money ______ to fund the project.

A) be collected B) must be collected C) is collected D) can be collected ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

50.Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely ______ to the outside world. A) being lost B) having lost C) losing D) lost ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

51.For patients who do not ______ drug treatment, surgery is a possible option. A) respond with B) answer to C) respond to D) answer for ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 52.His retirement won¡¯t ______ any difference to the way we conduct our affairs. A) take B) do C) make D) have ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

53.She ought to stop work; she has a headache because she ________ too long. A) has been reading B) had read C) is reading D) read ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

54.We couldn¡¯t really afford to buy a house so we got it on hire purchase and paid monthly ________.

A) investments B) requirements C) arrangements D) installments ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 55.How long will they be able to _____ without further supplies reaching them? A) hold out B) hold on C) hold up D) hold down ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 56.The talks with the men _____ on the question of working hours.

A) got bogged in B) got bogged down C) got bogged up D) got bogged back ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

57.The dykes and dams have been built or reinforced along the river _____ floods. A) because B) except for C) in case of D) considering ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 58.SARS is so _____ that one will be infected without touching the patient. A) dangerous B) harmful C) incurable D) infectious ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 59.The workers have called off their strike in ______ of a pay offer.

A) participation B) aspiration C) anticipation D) preparation ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 60.Niagara Falls is a great tourist ________, drawing millions of visitors every year.

A) attention B) attraction C) appointment D) arrangement ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 3e 41. Journalists who were ________ off about the incident raced to the scene. A) informed B) tipped C) let D) told ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 42. I have never laid ________ to being an expert in this field.

A) claim B) declare C) announcement D) issue ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 43. You can ________ the application with a phone call.

A) follow B) follow through C) follow on D) follow up ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

44. Don¡¯t get me wrong. It would be ________ foolish to ignore the competition altogether. A) complete B) total C) downright D) absoluteÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

45. My boss is a keen ______ and always encourages us to do outdoor exercise. A) athlete B) sportsman C) player D) competitor ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

46.My doctor suggest that I ______ yoga.

A) have a crack at B) have a try at C) take a crack at D) all of the above ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 47. From my ______, this project is practical.

A) standpoint B) viewpoint C) point of view D) all of the aboveÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 48. Please ______ for him before the general manager.

A) put a word B) put out a word C) put in a word D) put up a word ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 49. She ______ me with a knife.

A) came at B) came to C) came across D) came over ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

50. ______ one time, Manchester was the home of the most productive cotton mills in the world.

A) On B) By C) At D) OfÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

51.It is vital that enough money ______ to fund the project.

A) be collected B) must be collected C) is collected D) can be collected ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 52. When I caught him ______ me, I stopped buying things there and started dealing with another shop.

A) cheating B) cheat C) to cheat D) to be cheating ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 53 The heavily populated area was a breeding place for _____ diseases.

A) suspicious B) powerful C) infectious D) influential ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 54.Many people were hurt when the two buses _____ on the corner. A) clashed B) crashed C) collided D) smashed ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 55. Once we have _____ the store, we shall owe money to no one.

A) gone out of B) paid off C) taken up D) taken to ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 56. I don¡¯t mind ________ the decision as long as it is not too late. A) you to delay making B) your delaying making

C) your delaying to make D) you delay to make ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 57.She acted on the new policy though she was personally _____ it.

A) approved of B) disagreed to C) in accordance with D) at odds with ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 58.The dykes and dams have been built or reinforced along the river _____ floods. A) because B) except for C) in case of D) considering ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

59. People are desirous of the result of that vote on which the _____ of their nation depends. A) fortune B) destiny C) fame D) luck ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

60.The sale usually takes place outside the house, with the audience ________ on benches, chairs or boxes.

A) having seated B) seating C) seated D) having been seated ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 3f 41. On many issues John and Mary found themselves seriously at ________. A) odds B) odd C) conflict D) difference ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 42. ________, your proposal is totally impractical.

A) From my opinion B) From my standpoint C) In my point of view D) To my viewpoint ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

43. Her diamond necklace ________ in the light.

A) flashes B) sparkled C) beamed D) sparked ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

44. Don¡¯t get me wrong. It would be ________ foolish to ignore the competition altogether. A) complete B) total C) downright D) absolute ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

45. Before his interview he has __________ all his friends to see whether there is anyone

who knows something about the latest development of this technology.

A) consulted about B) checked for C) consulted with D) checked about ÕýÈ·´ð°¸ C 46. She can't walk or feed herself and she can barely speak ¡ª it's a ______ death. A) alive B) living C) lively D) life ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 47.The police ______ the man they thought was the murderer.

A) pried B) shot at C) ground D) grilled ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

48. Great as Newton was, many of his ideas ______ today and are being modified by the work of scientists of our time.

A) are to challenge B) may be challenged C) are challenged D) are challenging ÕýÈ·£º C 49. She went through the typescript carefully to _____ all possible errors from it. A) diminish B) reduce C) eliminate D) withdraw ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

50.Apply the suntan cream liberally ______ exposed areas every three hours and after swimming. A) for B) in C) to D) on ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

51. When his ______ employers learned that he smoked, they said they wouldn¡¯t hire him. A) respective B) retrospective C) prospective D) executive ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 52. For patients who do not ______ drug treatment, surgery is a possible option. A) respond with B) answer to C) respond to D) answer for ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 53. She ought to stop work; she has a headache because she ________ too long. A) has been reading B) had read C) is reading D) read ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 54.Many people were hurt when the two buses _____ on the corner. A) clashed B) crashed C) collided D) smashed ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

55. The two countries are not thought to possess approximately _____ military strength. A) similar B) parallel C) identical D) equivalent ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

56. How long will they be able to _____ without further supplies reaching them? A) hold out B) hold on C) hold up D) hold down ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 57. Building this bridge has already been too _____ in terms of lives. A) expensive B) dear C) costly D) valuable ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

58.She is a very _____ secretary: she never forgets anything or makes a mistake. A) anxious B) effective C) adequate D) efficient ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 59.It¡¯s not something I¡¯ve done before, but I¡¯ll take a crack ______ it. A) on B) in C) at D) with ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

60.________ for my illness I would have lent him a helping hand.

A) Not being B) Had it not been C) Without being D) Not having been ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 5a 41. It requires great ________ into human nature to be a good writer. A) insight B) patience C) sight D) intelligence ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 42. She ________ her shoes with a piece of cloth to make them shine. A) rubs B) rids C) scratches D) caresses ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 43. He ________ telling his wife that he lost his job.

A) dunked B) flanked C) funked D) frank ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C 44. He was buried in his hometown, ________ his wishes. A) according B) in accordance to

C) in accordance with D) according with ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

45. When her beloved son died in an unexpected accident, life became meaningless and she was all _______.

A) to pieces B) of pieces C) to piece D) of a piece ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 46. My boss will _______ murder me when she finds out what I've done. A) hardly B) certainly C) literally D) definitely ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

47.The assumption that housing prices will keep increasing is _______ the biggest concern of all Chinese people.

A) by far B) as far C) too far D) so far as ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A

48.In east Asia, a 19 percent average of female representation in parliaments is more than one and a half times _______ of industrial countries.

A) what B) that C) much D) which ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

49.The hostess dressed in her finest costume together with the guests of honor _______ comfortably in the living room.

A) was seated B) were seated C) was seating D) seated ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 50. It¡¯s ______ ¨D from the outside the building looks small, but inside it¡¯s quite big. A) deceptive B) acceptive C) receptive D) appreciativeÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º A 51. He wants the job purely for reasons of ______and ambition.

A) humanity B) harmony C) frequency D) vanityÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D 52. She had sent her son to the university and she was eager to _______. A) have him distinguished himself B) have him distinguish himself

C) have him to distinguish himself D) have him distinguishing himself ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 53.Let me be quite ______with you: your work is not good enough. A) insincere B) unfair C) partial D) candid ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

54. I had lost my pen, but she ________up another one for me from somewhere. A) confirmed B) confused C) conjured D) conjecturedÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º C

55. The moment my mother came home after a day's work, she lit the fire and _____ making the soup. A) set aside B) set about C) set off D) set upÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B 56. The experiment helped the child to learn that acid _____ the metal.

A) takes apart B) confines to C) freezes up D) eats into ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

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60.The term ¡°glass ceiling¡± was first used by the Wall Street Journal to describe the apparent barriers that prevent women from reaching the top of the corporate ________. A) minority B) superiority C) inferiority D) hierarchy ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º D

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56.He spent much of his lifetime studying the disease of cattle, chickens and other _____ animals.

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New York.

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51.The problem was caused by ______ particles of dust getting in the disk drive. A) second B) minute C) decade D) minus ÕýÈ·´ð°¸£º B

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