government has for stimulating the economy. A) instruction B) toast C) instrument D) stuff

8. Spitting on the ground is not only ______but also harmful to others’ health.

A) blasting B) banging C) grabbing D) disgusting

9. The residents here complain that they have been intensely _____ by the endless noises from the building sites for weeks.

A) annoyed B) pierced C) wrapped D) destroyed

10. The news made many scientists ______ that the living environment on the planet has been going worse.

A) awful B) upset C) tuneless D) lucky

11. It is not surprising that in modern times the _______ in this month may be out of date in next.

A) fashion B) anchor C) section D) brow

12. The idea of winning the eyes of the people around ____ powerfully to some youngsters, so they are eagerly identifying themselves. A) defy B) expel C) attract D) appeals

13. We are expecting to see that the concerted research work will come up with a _____ solution to the problem.

A) permanent B) perspective C) persistent D) persuasive 14. He made ______ alterations to his flat and then sold it at a huge profit.

A) offensive B) awful C) radical C) patient

15. Although there is no easy cure for SARS at present, some of its causes have been ______ by experts.

A) rebelled B) distracted C) bolted D) identified

16. A positive answer makes you feel good, but a(n) ______ one teaches you a lot.

A) affirmative B) negative

C) offensive D) tuneless

17. At the early stage of a child’s development, the family tends to have a greater _____ on him than his school.

A) instrument B) identity C) communication D) influence 18. More and more people began to ______the relationship between man and nature, especially after the event.

A) get rid of B) go too far C) be concerned about D) burst into 19. It is a common practice in western countries that one must make a(n) _____ before seeing his doctor or visiting a friend.

A) anchor B) appointment C) makeup D) toast

20. When she was told that her cat was killed by the neighbor’s dog, the old lady _____ tears. A) reached for B) bolted out C) burst into D) turn on

Unit 3

1. He is late again today. I’ll ____ that he will not be late tomorrow.

A) refer to it B) look to him C) see to it D) turn to it

2. When a fire____ at the National Exhibition in London, at least ten priceless paintings were completely destroyed.

A) broke off B) broke out C) broke down D) broke up

3. After the disaster, the truth ____ us that a healthy habit of living can keep one away from some terrible diseases.

A) focused upon B) imposed upon C) dawned upon D) leaned upon 4. After failing the exams three times, Jack realized that he’d never ____in English.

A) see to it B) attain it C) catch it D) make it

5. Susan has not been officially ____ to Johnson. A) engaged B) occupied C) practiced D) undertaken 6. After so many years, he still ____ the hope that his lost son would return one day.

A) clang to B) clung to