WORD托福基础教程课后词汇题.docx

1、WORD托福基础教程课后词汇题WORD Choose one that is closest in meaning to the shaded word or phrase.1.breed during the summer monthsA.reproduce B.rest C.feed D.return2.an unwitting contributor to the environmental problemA.undivided B.unfaithfulC.inconsequential D.inadvertent3.encourage conformity in societyA.pa

2、rticipation B.complianceC.openness D.tolerance4.retain stationaryA.responsible B.undercoverC.motionless D.vigorous5.counteract the impact of global warmingA.offset B.calculateC.address D.evaluate6.booming property pricesA.reiterating B.varyingC.escalating D.challenging7.may supersede the automobile

3、one dayA.enjoy success from B.give some support to C.become equal with D.take the place of 8.an obsolete piece of machinery A.essential B.state-of-the-artC.out of date D.obscure9.a relatively mundane jobA.stimulating B.permanentC.ordinary D.enjoyable10.stave off attacks from predatorsA.defend agains

4、t B.hold byC.beware of D.aide by11.Before astronauts can travel to Mars, they will need to be prepared for the surroundings they will face there. Unfortunately, it is impossible for scientists to replicate those exact conditions on Earth.A.infer B.repeatC.suspend D.consider12.According to Keynes, th

5、e government should play a central role in the economy. He advocated the implementation of a comprehensive social security network for all citizens.A.characteristic B.relative C.functional D.wide-ranging13.looting can render an archaeological site almost worthless. Not only do looters remove valuabl

6、e objects, they also cause physical damage to the rest of the remains.A.involve B.makeC.declare D.deem14.According to the theory, humans are instinctively competitive and self-centered.Rather than pooling resources to ensure that everyone survives, people are much more likely to look out for themsel

7、ves exclusively.A.developing B.sharing C.enhancing D.collating15.Scientists are optimistic about the benefits genetic modification can bring to crop farming. However, some environmental groups have reservations.A.protests. B.demonstrationsC.conditions D.doubtsanswer 1.A 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.D 8.C 9

8、.C 10.A 11.B 12.D 13.B 14.B 15.D Choose one that is closest in meaning to the shaded word or phrase.1.limestone sedimentsA.elements B.basesC.deposits D.extracts2.a training regimenA.division B.routineC.exercise D.prescription3.the arid regional climateA.airy B.erraticC.horrid D.dry4.are acclimatized

9、 to the heat A.become adjusted to B.take action overC.give rise to D.suffer from5.teeming with marine animals A.preoccupied with B.suitable for C.packed with D.designed for 6.diminish the amount of oxygenA.reduce B.polluteC.measure D.fill7.a tangible benefitA.vague B.recentC.supposed D.substantial8.

10、provide organisms with sustenanceA.defense B.nourishmentC.support D.intelligence9.a perpendicular line A.vertical B.obviousC.faint D.parallel10.upkeep of the palaceA.restoration B.remodelingC.construction D.maintenance11.Some cities such as London have invested in sophisticated equipment to protect

11、against floods. However, in many developing countries, the cost of installing flood defense systems is considered prohibitive.A.quite reasonable B.highly corrupt C.totally preventable D.too expensive12.If barley is not stored properly, it begins to decompose after a few days.But as long as it is kep

12、t in hermetically sealed container, it can last for up to 8 years.A.buckle B.degradeC.regenerate D.spread13.A lot of medieval English writers borrowed their stories and ideas from Scandinavian literature.Beowulf, for instance, which many consider the greatest work of medieval English literature, was

13、 an adaptation of an old Viking tale.A.revised copy B.innovative ideaC.replica D.sequel14.Some of the more modern cities in previous European colonies reflect a more organized and coordinated approach to urban planning. In these cities,suburban streets radiate from a central park or square.A.build u

14、p B.meet C.spread out D.signify15.Story-telling was crucial in oral tradition, and good story-tellers were revered and respected.A story-teller was measured by his or her ability to weave together different aspects and produce a cohesive and entertaining narrative.A.reveal B.unite C.cooperate D.leav

15、eanswer 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.D 8.B 9.A 10.D 11.D 12.B 13.A 14.C 15.B Choose one that is closest in meaning to the shaded word or phrase.1.left intact after the stormA.delicate B.ruinedC.symbolic D.undamaged2.tend to shun hard workA.blame B.enjoyC.repeat D.avoid3.nestled into the hillsideA.layer

16、ed with B.situated onC.looking over D.sitting behind4.calculate all the possible outcomesA.reconsider B.achieveC.predict D.resist5.the members of the council concurredA.took another option B.hesitated for a momentC.were of the same mind D.disagreed with the idea6.the influence of the Greeks dwindled

17、A.exaggerated B.shiftedC.expanded D.declined 7.are wary of a sudden changeA.cautious about B.tired fromC.committed to D.recovering after8.waste is incinerated A.cleared away B.turned overC.gathered up D.burned up9.90 percent of the population perishedA.united B.diedC.contributed D.thrived10.plants b

18、egin to wiltA.wither B.matureC.diversify D.bloom11.The Far East was known to contain vast quantities of exotic goods.This was why many European traders tried to cultivate strong relationships with Eastern merchants.A.confirm B.developC.deny D.maintain12.The German scientist Ferdinand Braun is credit

19、ed with the invention of the cathode ray tube.Employing focused electron beams which allowed users to display image, Brauns device made it possible for scientists to observe matter at a sub-atomic level.A.is honored at B.is recognized for C.is impressed by D.is charged with13.Different type of repti

20、les are able to draw on a wide array of defense mechanisms. One of the most well-known is camouflage, whereby reptiles use their coloration and skin pattern to blend into their natural environs.A.function as B.cope with C.rely on D.mold from14.It is believed that the Pacific Islands were originally

21、colonized in waves by settlers originating from Southeast Asia.By around 100AD,this migration had spread right across to Hawaii.A.forsaken B.traveledC.exploited D.inhabited15.Obviously,the stronger the typhoon, the more destructive it is likely to be when it makes landfall. However,the precise amoun

22、t of damage it causes is subject to a number of important factors.A.focusing on B.exposed toC.apt to D.influenced byanswer 1.D 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.D 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.A 11.B 12.B 13.C 14.D 15.D Choose one that is closest in meaning to the shaded word or phrase.1.coincide with the periodA.begin after B.co

23、rrespond to C.leave behind D.go beyond2.a viscous substanceA.acidic B.foulC.weak D.sticky3.a venue for the performanceA.path B.placeC.review D.detail 4.thrust the object awayA.push B.give C.pack D.blow5.a random orientationA.simple B.typicalC.blurry D.arbitrary 6.provide a precedentA.gift B.ideaC.ex

24、ample D.reason7.a relatively porous rock A.fragile B.spongyC.heavy D.damp8.steps synchronized to the beatA.examined B.tunedC.matched D.switched9.rub off on peoples attitudesA.criticize B.influenceC.interpret D.manage10.fluctuations in temperatureA.variations B.decreasesC.regulations D.trends11.Shama

25、ns first emerged in Northern Asia and Mongolia. They were, and in many places,still are respected as spiritual figures possessing great wisdom and power.A.items B.dignitariesC.features D.ideals12.Towards the end of the Republic, most ordinary citizens regarded the ruling classes as being completely

26、out of touch with their concerns.In a bid to distance themselves from this legacy, Roman emperors deliberately cultivated a populist image, putting on festivals and games for the masses.A.reserve judgment on B.stop expanding onC.avoid being connected with D.continue being reminded of 13.Traditionall

27、y,scientists had believed that only humans possessed the ability to use complex tools.They assumed this was a feat that primates and other animals were incapable of,at least to any degree of sophistication.A.need B.accomplishment C.item D.characteristic14.Although most American citizens accepted the

28、 presence of slavery in the early 19th century, many objected to it on moral grounds.Several individuals even went out of their way to help runway slaves, providing them with financial support and shelter.A.established their own method B.formed a movement C.made a special effort D.led a campaign15.K

29、arl Marxs Das Kapital is considered a seminal work on political economy.It has helped to inspire revolutions in countries around the world, and its contents remain controversial to this day.A.divisive B.extremely usefulC.scientific D. Highly influentialanswer 1.B 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.C 7.B 8.C 9.B 10.A

30、 11.B 12.C 13.B 14.C 15.D Choose one that is closest in meaning to the shaded word or phrase.1.deflect attention A.turn aside B.point to C.take up D.give back2.incompatible with the theory A.identical with B.unfamiliar withC.consistent with D.incongruous with3.use vibrant colorsA.diverse B.faintC.br

31、illiant D.dark4.endeavor to implement the policyA.review B.attemptC.urge D.decide5.start convulsing violentlyA.reacting B.attackingC.shaking D.damaging6.distort a persons wordsA.repeat B.misrepresentC.ignore D.conceal7.conduct an inquiryA.investigation B.affairC.interview D.arrangement8.hold that mechanical failure wasA.embrace B.maintainC.prove D.concede9.one manifestation of this changeA.instance B.ramificationC.notice D.demonstration10.a consistent stream of customersA.steady B.satisfiedC.dependent D.unusual11.Inuits,the