专四词汇练习单选题含生词批注.docx

1、专四词汇练习单选题含生词批注1. The atmosphere _of certain gases mixed together in definite proportions.a. composes b. comprises c. consists d. constitutes 2.While he was in the office he _doing something to doing nothing.a. preferred b. liked c. favored d. approved3.Metals_ when cooled and expand when heated.a. d

2、ecrease b. reduce c. condense d. contract 4.Take your raincoat with you_ it rains.a. by chance b. in case c. at large d. on occasion 5. He was afraid he would have to _her invitation to the party.a. refute b. refuse c. reject d. decline 6.At the Committee last Saturday the following proposal was agr

3、eed _ by those present.a. to b. with c. over d. at7.We went to see the exhibition _ the storm.a. but for b. in spite of c. for the sake of d. instead of8.To my surprise, at yesterdays meeting he again brought _ the plan that had been .disapproved a week before.a .about b out c. back d. up9.The docto

4、r took X-rays to _ the chance of broken bones.a. make sure b. rule out c. break down d. knock out 10.He felt it rather difficult to take a stand _ the opinion of the majority.a. for b. against c. to d. by11.He has behaved in the most extraordinary way recently; I cant _his behaving like that at all.

5、a. look into b. break through c. account for d. get over 12.How did it come _ that you made a lot of mistakes in your homework?a. about b. along c. around d. by13.He could produce no evidence _ his argument.a. in respect of b. in view of c. in support of d. on account of 14.The government should _ w

6、ith the irrational regulations restricting drinking hours.a. break away b. come up c. get away d. do away.15. I know him well enough to accept his explanation _.a. without question b. by all means c. at any cost d. in any case16. It was a small country house, but it was large _ urban standards.a. at

7、 b. for c. by d. from17. The travelers sought shelter _the rain and happened to find a road-side inn.a. from b. against c. for d. with18.All our attempts to _the child from drowning were in vain.a. regain b. recover c. reserve d. rescue19.This is the first draft of the book. Please feel perfectly fr

8、ee to _ it.a. deal with b. comment on c. cope with d. dwell on20.I was always taught that it was _ to interrupt .a. rude b. coarse c .rough d. crude21.Except on official _such as formal receptions, American society has a certain amountof informality. a. cases b. situations c. events d. occasions22.T

9、he final document was, of course, supposed to mend the damage _upon the worldby the war.a. imposed b. impressed c .compelled d. compressed23.While walking along the icy river banks, we could see cracks in the ice _ in alldirections.,a. radiating b. dividing c. splitting d. tearing24.Tibet, the secon

10、d largest province of China, is _ in uranium (铀) and undergroundthermal power(地热).a. wealthy b. abundant c .adequate d. sufficient25.The young couple were quite excited by the _of having their first child.a. perspective b. prospect c. future d foresight26.So many children have bought the balloons th

11、at the store is now out of _.a. stuff b. material c. stock d. staff27.She was always in perfect sympathy with me _ my love of nature.a. with regard to b. in contrast to c. in case of d. in the event of28.There are nations whose lack of contact with the outside world has _ poverty.a. fallen into b. c

12、onsisted in c .resulted in d. amounted to129.This is the _ to an improvement of their living conditions.a. key b. decision c. essence d. alternative30.It was a bold idea to build a power station in the deep valley, but it _ as well as we hadexpected.a. went off b. worked off c. broke off d. came off

13、31.Christmas is a Christian holy day usually celebrated on December25th _the birth ofJesus Christ. a. in favor of b. in honor of c. in terms of d. in accordance with32. The _action of the policeman saved the people in the house from being burnt. a. alert b. urgent c. prompt d. punctual33. The pollut

14、ion question as well as several other issues is going to be discussed when the Congress is in _again next spring.a. assembly b. conference c. convention d. session34.Your _is the round of things that you usually do each day.a. practice b. habit c. routine d. custom35. I _ with thanks the help of my

15、colleagues in the preparation of this new column.a. express b. acknowledge c. confirm d. verify36.David is the _holder of the world 5000-meter race world record, but there is noguarantee that he will win in the Olympic Games.a. prevalent b. dominant c. current d. prominent37.Your complaint is being

16、_ when we have anything to report we1l write to you again.a. looked through b. looked over c. looked after d. looked into38.To our delight, she quickly _ herself to the new situation-a. acquainted b. exposed c. adapted d. devoted39.The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for _ her at

17、titude towardcustomers.a. straightforward b. partial c. favorable d. hostile40.With the joint effort of everyone, the plan is _to succeed; Im sure of that.a. obvious b. bound c. doubtless d. necessary41.Millions of tons of water are _by a complex system of dykes.a. held up b. held on c. held out d.

18、held back42.When traveling, you are advised to take travelers checks, which provide a secure_ to carrying your money in cash.,a. substitute b. replacement c. preference d. alternative43.Dont poke your nose into what doesnt _ you.a. connect b. relate c. concern d. interest44.The discussion was m prol

19、onged and exhausting _ that the speakers stopped for refreshments.a. at large b. at intervals c. at random d. at length45.Dozens of scientific groups all over the world have been _the goal of a practical andeconomic way to use sunlight to split water molecules.a. pursuing b. chasing c. attaining d.

20、reaching46.He does not _ as a teacher of English as his pronunciation is terrible.a. equal b. qualify c. match d. fit47.China started its nuclear power industry only in recent years and should _ no time incatching up.a. delay b. lessen c. lose d. slip48.I was speaking to Ann on the phone when sudden

21、ly we were _.a. cut off b. cut down c. cut back d. cut out49. The States Department of Commerce in the U.S. is _to our Bureau of Economicdevelopment-a. like b. equivalent c. same d. approximate 50. It is usually the case that people seldom behave in a _way when in a furious state.a. responsible b. r

22、eliable c. rational d. conscious5151. Scientists are working hard to come up with a sure solution to the food _ for mankind.a. decline b. rarity c scarcity d. shortage52. I left for the office earlier than usual this morning _traffic jam.a. for the sake of b. in case of c. at the risk of d. in spite

23、 of53. The manager didnt have time to go into his plan _, but he gave us an idea about it.a. in turn b. in conclusion c. at first d. at length54. Your improper words will give _ to doubts concerning your true intentions.a. rise b. reason c. suspicion d. ground55. The new washing machines are being _

24、 at the rate of 50 a day in this factory.a. turned off b. turned down c. turned out d. turned in56. John complained to the bookseller that there were some pages _ in the dictionary.a. being b. missing c. dropping d. falling57. On turning round the corner we saw the road _ steeply.a. falling b. decre

25、asing c., descending d. lowering58. The mother said she would _her son washing the dishes if he could finish his assignment before supper.a. let down b. let alone c. let off d. let out59. The managing director took the _ for the accident, although it was not really his fault-a. guilt b. blame c. cha

26、rge d. accusation60. In spite of the wide range of reading material specially written or _for language learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic program for the reading skills.a. adapted b. acknowledged c. assembled d. appointed61. People _ that vertical flight transports would car

27、ry millions of passengers as do theairliners of today.a. convinced b. anticipated c. resolved d. assured62. The shop-assistant was straightforward with his customers. If an article was of _quality hed tell them so.a. miserable b. minor c. subordinate d. inferior63. He failed to carry out some of the

28、 provisions of the contract, and now he has to_ theconsequences.a. answer for b. run into c. submit to d. account for64. More poles are needed to _ the weight of the tent.a. retain b. sustain c .maintain d. obtain65. Your advice would be _ valuable to him, who is at present at his wits end.a. exclus

29、ively b. extensively c. excessively d. exceedingly66.With all its advantages, the computer is by no means without its _.a. boundaries b. restraints c. confinements d. limitations67.When the engine would not start, the mechanic inspected all the parts to find what was _.a. in the wrong b. in trouble

30、c. at fault d. in difficulty68.He _ so much work that he couldnt really do it efficiently.a. put on b. brought on c. took on d. carried on69.I felt _ to death because I could make nothing of the chairmans speech.a. fatigued b. tired c. exhausted d. bored70.Farmers are more anxious for rain than people in cities because they have more a t_.a. danger b. stake c. loss d. threat71.We _ Edisons success to his intelligence and hard work.a. describe b. subject c. attribute