四川大学大学英语1期末复习题选择题.pdf

1.A baby two weeks old does not have much _.A.natureB.characteristicsC.advantageD.personality2.The new secretary is a quick and _ worker,and the boss is satisfied with her.A.efficientB.affectedC.criticalD.extreme3.The number of mistakes _ the mark you receive in an examination.A.determinesB.designsC.relatesD.decides4.In college popularity was not so important;running with the crowd was no longera law of _.A.surveyB.systemC.survivalD.statistics5.We felt _ to hear that you were safe and sound.A.releasedB.relevantC.relievedD.related6._ what the professor had said,it was hard work and took concentration andoccasional help from friends.A.AlthoughB.ExceptC.DespiteD.Except for7.Charles Dickens _ many wonderful characters in his novels.A.correctedB.createdC.discoveredD.affected8.He laid the _ of his success by study and hard work.A.basicsB.frameC.foundationsD.elements9.Only the hope that the rescuers were getting nearer _ the trapped miners.A.sustainedB.declinedC.entertainedD.disgusted10.Britain still has a bicycle industry;frames and complete bicycles are _ here;though most of the components are imported.A.inquiredB.manufacturedC.handledD.harnessed11.On my way to school,I saw people _ advertisements and sample products.A.conveyingB.assigningC.discardingD.distributing12.The city government promises to _ problem of unemployment.A.postponeB.tackleC.composeD.anticipate13.Thirty miles away from the town,the robbers _ the car and disappeared intothe woods.A.approached B.avoidedC.abandonedD.corresponded14.A railway ticket should indicate the place of departure as well as the _ of thetrip.A.arrivalB.imageC.destinationD.sequence15.The purpose of this test is to measure students _ to learn instead of theirpresent achievements.A.capacityB.attitudeC.confidenceD.determination16.I have searched all the book stores in this town.The book you asked for is not _.A.tediousB.vividC.availableD.sufficient17.Jack was so _ the computer game that he didnt notice my arrival.A.absorbed inB.grateful toC.thoughtful of D.associated with18.How to create enough jobs for the laid-off works is a(n)_ problem for whichthere is no simple solution.A.complexB.internalC.emergencyD.delicate19.Youd sound a lot more polite if you make the request _ a question.A.in the form ofB.in terms ofC.on the basis ofD.in two minds about20.Lying in the hospital,the patient _ the outside world by watching newsprograms on TV every night.A.kept in touch withB.faced up toC.turned the clock backD.slowed down21.Many people are still unwilling to buy on credit.The idea of spending moneybefore one earns it _ among the Chinese.A.has not yet taken holdB.has not yet put acrossC.has passed awayD.has not yet fitted into22.Because of rising cost,we spent _ money on the project as had been planned.A.twice muchB.twice as muchC.twiceD.twice as more23.During the war there was a severe food shortage.It was not unusual that even thewell-to-do families had to _ meat for days.A.do withoutB.do withC.turn awayD.turn in24.Because of the mist,none of those who saw the flying object could tell its _shape.A.steadyB.preciseC.likelyD.rigid25.As heart disease continues to be the No.1 killer in the United States,researchershave become increasingly interested in _ the potential risk factors that triggerheart attacks.A.reflectingB.identifyingC.decliningD.assuming26.These are the basic rules of grammar,which you should learn _.A.by memoryB.by heartC.on your mind D.in your mind27.Its best to _ about duty-free goods when you get to the airport.A.inspireB.inquireC.increaseD.injure28.I was deeply moved by her story and I tried to _ my sympathy by touching herhand.A.commandB.conveyC.composeD.convince29.The victim was able to give the police an _ description of her attacker.A.acidB.alienC.amazingD.accurate30.Her autobiography gave me a(n)_ into the way the municipal governmentworks.A.insightB.impressionC.reviewD.comment31.There seems to be no end in sight to recent _ surrounding his appointment tothe Cabinet.A.contactsB.contestsC.competitions D.controversies32.We automatically _ any candidates who makes a spelling mistake in their jobapplication.A.turn awayB.turn outC.turn downD.turn into33.You will probably find Dave at the pool hall-he often _ there.A.hangs outB.hangs onC.hangs upD.hangs back34.I should not always have to tell you what to do,use your own _.A.imaginativeB.initiationC.inventionD.initiative35.The professor thought that I was making good progress in my studies and told meto _ my good work.A.keep upB.hold backC.come up withD.go ahead with36.By 1930 two million women office workers-secretaries,typists,and file clerks-_ one fifth of the female labor force.A.was consisted ofB.comprisedC.comprised of D.consisted in37.Now here he was in the room,looking _ handsome as he stood there in hisuniform.A.a little more thanB.more than a littleC.no more thanD.not more than38.We need to rely on television,for only television can_ the message reachesa sufficiently large audience.A.reassureB.sureC.assureD.ensure39.We should learn something about this subject,then we can be better_.A.understoodB.toldC.knownD.informed40.The director wanted to hear all the _ for and against the proposal before hemade a decision.A.disputesB.pointsC.argumentsD.discussion41.Mary is_ about whether to stay on in her present post or to find a new job.A.decidedB.undecidedC.determinedD.discussed42.Another strategy of large desert animals is to _ the loss of body water to apoint that would be fatal for non-adapted animals.A.releaseB.confirmC.discardD.tolerate43.It is our _ to be the number one distributor of health products.A.intentionB.integrityC.inspirationD.interaction44.When you buy clothes,there are often two _,one of which shows the priceand the other,the make and other information.A.casesB.legendsC.labelsD.signals45.The meeting was _ by the National Association of Women for the purpose offurthering the womens liberation movement.A.chairedB.sponsoredC.participatedD.assigned46.If prisoners behave well they are allowed the _ of visiting their families at theweekend.A.privilegeB.pensionC.precisionD.payment47.The former lake bed is now a _ plain producing good crops.A.fundamental B.forgettableC.faithfulD.fertile48.Losing weight is a slow,gradual _,you cant expect to become slim overnight.A.processB.accessC.excessD.procession49.Every type of plant,without_,contains some kind of salt.A.explanationB.extensionC.exceptionD.expectation50.The President came under attack from all sides for his inability to _ thecountrys severe social problems.A.holdB.tackleC.steerD.submit51.Its a very long and difficult book,and Im afraid people may feel _ when theyturn the first page.A.relaxedB.overwhelmed C.overjoyedD.humiliated52.Looking at the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci,you feel as if you are in the presenceof a genius who had an extraordinary_ of the future.A.visionB.valueC.extentD.scheme53.Rental prices can perform the function in promoting the efficient maintenance ofexisting housing and _ the construction of new housing.A.experimentingB.estimatingC.identifyingD.stimulating54.I rubbed some medicine on to the wound,hoping to stop the pain,but Im still in_.A.dearthB.agonyC.balanceD.suspicion55.Standardbred horses,or trotters,have_ that make them ideal for light harnessracing.A.impulseB.flavorsC.traitsD.portions56.She arrived in London with all the native _ of a small-town girl.A.innovationB.innocenceC.intelligenceD.ingredient57.The Liberty Bell is an object of great _ because it was rung in 1776 to proclaimthe signing of the Declaration of Independence.A.sadnessB.resourceC.identification D.reverenceCloseClose1.Information technology in general and mobile phones in particular have beenimportant in bringing about a(an)_(1)change to our lifestyles.But the problemwith mobile phones is that they can _(2)you from doing your job.The businessmangives his mobile phone number to _(3)everyone he knows.Without his mobile hisisnt necessarily able to do things impulsively.He _(4)that he could give up hismobile,but life would be rather _(5)and dull without it.The schoolgirl has to make social arrangements on the landline at home in order toavoid having a(an)_(6)life for a few days.At first the working mother thinks its_(7)not to have a mobile phone,as her family might be in danger.Her first _(8)is to worry that they couldnt contact her,although they think shes making a(an)_(9)about not having a mobile.Finally she feels it is like _(10)when no one interruptsher.1)A.solitaryB.utterC.urgentD.unnecessary2)A.attractB.discourageC.distractD.provoke3)A.practicallyB.essentiallyC.criticallyD.logically4)A.identifiesB.clingsC.discardsD.speculates5)A.tediousB.temporaryC.nastyD.shameful6)A.excitingB.crucialC.solitaryD.absolute7)A.acceptableB.riskyC.truthfulD.thoughtful8)A.awarenessB.enduranceC.impulseD.temper9)A.impactB.exceptionC.fussD.emotion10)A.residenceB.ignoranceC.confusionD.therapy2.In 1969 Ben _(1)third in his class from Southwestern High and received a fullscholarship to Yale._(2)Yale he obtained grants to study at the University ofMichigan Medical School.This was the start of a _(3)that was to lead him,_(4)age 33,to be appointed senior brain surgeon at Johns Hopkins hospital.From aroundthe world other surgeons came to _(5)his counsel.In April 1987 a German doctor arrived with the records of Siamese twins,newbornsPatrick and Benjamin Binder.The boys had separate brains,but at the back of theheads,_(6)they were joined,they _(7)blood vessels.Their mother refused tosacrifice either child to save the other.Surgeons knew of no other way to proceed._(8)many cases,when Siamese twins are separated at the back of the head,one childsurvives and _(9)either dies or suffers _(10)mental injury.1)A.scheduledB.achievedC.locatedD.graduated2)A.BeforeB.AfterC.SinceD.From3)A.careerB.destinationC.identityD.highlight4)A.inB.onC.duringD.at5)A.estimateB.scanC.seekD.handle6)A.whichB.whenC.howD.where7)A.associatedB.contactedC.sharedD.evaluated8)A.WithB.ForC.InD.To9)A.the otherB.anotherC.oneD.other10)A.severeB.delicateC.vividD.available3.Writing an essay requires a number of special skills.One of these is to _(1)information from different sources into a single,short document.Another is to presentan argument which is _(2)and easy to understand.And,of course,to be_(3)anessay should be properly planned and researched.Luckily,the Internet can help youwith this research.Most students these days _(4)their own reading of a subjectwith Internet searches.But it is not easy to use the Internet.You should always be_(5)of what you find andnot just use the first web page.A quick search of the Web for a particular topic may_(6)thousands of hit,but you must be able to _(7)the information you need.You should be able to _(8)where you found it too,because it is important to referto your sources of information.And finally,you need to be _(9)-because an essayshould be an _(10)piece of work.1)A.transferB.translateC.transportD.transform2)A.legalB.literalC.logicalD.long3)A.efficientB.evidentC.enormousD.effective4)A.assureB.integrateC.connectD.specialize5)A.confidentB.confusedC.convincedD.critical6)A.generateB.leadC.connectD.encounter7)A.releaseB.isolateC.identifyD.inform8)A.recallB.detectC.scribbleD.conjure9)A.creationB.creativeC.creativityD.creator10)A.organicB.oralC.ordinaryD.originalSelf-test 1Self-test 1Americans are making more money than ever,but they are also working harder thanever to achieve their financial goals.(1)_ an era of record corporate profits,the American middle class is becomingincreasingly(2)_about their economic security.In the Depression years,the song was:“Brother,can you spare me a dime?”Now,thesong would(3)_:“Brother,can you spare me some health insurance”or“Brother,can you spare me(4)_ outsourcing?”According to a recent poll only 18 percent of Americans(5)_ they have achieved thecoveted(梦寐以求的)“American Dream”.The“American Dream”is firmly(6)_ in work.It is tied to a job.Americans definethe“American Dream”(7)_ basic economic security.The cornerstones（基础，基石）were wages that(8)_ a family,affordable quality healthcares for yourchildren,respect(9)_ the work you do,and retirement security.(10)_,31 percent of working Americans say they have incurred(招致)debt to payfor essential necessities.(11)_,American corporate（整体的）profits are soaring（猛增的）.The average CEO of America s 500 top companies earned 262 times thepay of the average worker.(12)_ US wealth has increased over the past decade.But the middle class is not(13)_ its slice（薄片）of the American economic pie.The household incomes have risen,(14)_ Americans are working harder than everin order to achieve those gains.And many families(15)_ unpredictable futures.Major income losses are increasingly(16)_,as more Americans lose their jobs tooutsourcing(外包)or company downsizing(裁员).(17)_,health care costs aredramatically,leaving a(n)(18)_ 46 million Americans without health insurance.Many believe the only way to help Americans(19)_for success in the new globaleconomy is to make high quality education more affordable(20)_Americans.(1)A.InB.OnC.AtD.For(2)A.carefulB.anxiousC.angryD.eager(3)A.writeB.comeC.goD.sound(4)A.ofB.toC.beyondD.from(5)A.believeB.expressC.regardD.know(6)A.foundB.basedC.fixedD.rooted(7)A.asB.atC.onD.for(8)A.supportB.holdC.helpD.provide(9)A.toB.forC.withD.by(10)A.ThusB.StillC.BesidesD.Yet(11)A.MoreoverB.MeanwhileC.ThereforeD.Though(12)A.CompleteB.WholeC.TotalD.Entire(13)A.cuttingB.gettingC.havingD.sharing(14)A.asB.forC.butD.while(15)A.faceB.planC.meetD.stand(16)A.generalB.ordinaryC.naturalD.common(17)A.ThusB.FurtherC.InsteadD.Although(18)A.ratedB.estimatedC.expectedD.supposed(19)A.prepareB.adjustC.fitD.settle(20)A.forB.toC.withD.bySelf-test 2Self-test 2Every few weeks,outside the movie theater in practically any American town in thelate 1910s,stood the life-size cardboard figure of a small tramp(流浪汉)_ragged,baggy pants,a tailcoat(燕尾服)and vest and a battered(破旧的)derby hat-_ the words I AM HERE TODAY.An advertisement _ a Charlie Chaplin(卓别林)film was a _ of happiness,of that precious,almost shocking moment whenart delivers _ life cannot.Eight years _,Chaplin is still here.In a 1995 worldwidesurvey of film critics(评论者)，Chaplin was voted _ greatest actor in the film history.He was the first,_ the last,person to control_ aspect of the film-making(电影制造)process-_ his own studio and producing,directing,writing,and editing the movies hestarred in.In the first few decades of the 20th century,_ weekly movie-going wasthe national _,Chaplin more or less helped _ an industry into an art.In 1916,his third year _ films,his salary of 10,000 dollar a week made him thehighest-paid actor-_ the highest paid person-in the world._ 1920,the Chaplin craze(狂热)，accompanied by a flood of Chaplin dances,songs,dolls,comic books and cocktails,was _ everywhere.Filmmaker Mack Sennett thought_“just the greatest artist who ever lived.”Other early admirers _ GeorgeBernard Shaw,Marcel Proust,and Sigmund Freud._1981 to 1987,IBM used theTramp as the logo(标识)to advertise its venture into per