Word

Word Pretest

Unit 1

1. The movement of the train lulled me to sleep.

A. forced B. caused C. stopped

2. He has been my associate in several business enterprises.

A. partner B. friend C. contact person

3. We suspected that he was the murderer even before we were told.

A. doubted B. believed to be likely C. believed to be unlikely。

4. My eyes became accustomed to the dim lighting.

A. tired of B. hurt by C. used to

5. The government is planning to extend the railway to the next town.

A. make it shorter B. make it longer C. make it wider.

6. Their sympathy was well-meaning but ineffective.

A. well-spoken B. well-thought C. well-intentioned

7. That young man is always ready to pay compliments to a pretty young lady.

A. expressions of praise and admiration

B. expressions of dislike and hatred

C. expressions of love and affection.

8. The result of the first experiment is very promising.

A. successful B. meaningful C. hopeful

Unit 2

1. I like the exciting rhythms of African drum music.

A. style B. rhyme C. regular repeated pattern of sounds.

2. The blues was first performed by the black people of New Orleans.

A. the color of the clear sky

B. a slow, sad style of music

C. a fast, happy style of music.

3. She rocked the baby to sleep.

A. forced B. allowed C. moved from side to side.

4. He practiced this song on piano for many times, but there is still a mistake in one passage.

A. a piece of writing B. a piece of music C. a narrow way

5. Many of his finest works belong to the genre of nature poetry.

A. field B. tradition C. type

6. The scar on her cheek is now barely noticeable.

A. clearly B. hardly C. almost

Unit 3

1. Despite all their efforts, success remained elusive.

A. not satisfactory B. difficult to catch C. not as expected.

2. The stormy political events of the 1930s provided the backdrop for the

movie.

A. background B. concept C. opinion

3. The crops failed because of the drought.

A. cold weather B. dry weather C. poor soil

4. This industry depends for its survival on government subsidies.

A. policies B. money C. assessment

5. She entered the political arena at the age of only 25 following her father's footstep.

A. organization B. career C. field

6. We instilled the need for discipline and obedience into the new soldiers. A. put in mind B. put into practice C. put in teaching

7. His illness diminished his strength.

A. made it disappear B. made smaller C. made lighter

8. The central government proposed a new health insurance scheme.

A. budget B. plan C. policy

Unit 4

1. There was a smile of contentment on the teacher's face when he saw the students' performance in the speech contest.

A. irony B. confusion C. satisfaction

2. He gradually accumulated a large number of books.

A. collected B. appreciated C. wrote

3. Many philosophers spend much of their time in contemplation.

A. debating B. thinking C. writing

4. A nurse has many duties to fulfill in caring for the sick. A. provide B. carry out C. develop

5. There was no compulsion on him to go with her. He could stay at home if he liked.

A. requirement B. suggestion C. force

6. He has been exerting pressure on me to change my mind.

A. putting B. adding C. lifting

7. The tired old man craved for water and sleep.

A. desired B. asked C. begged

8. Each person has his unique fingerprints.

A. interesting B. only C. special

9. Do you think that these higher-than-average temperatures are attributable to global warming

A. responsible for B. related to C. caused by

10. Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet.

A. medicine B. ingredient C. replacement

Unit 5

1. The committee's suggestions will be implemented immediately.

A. put forward B. carried out C. urged

2. The elections may prove to be pivotal in Colombia's political history. A.

important B. unprecedented C. meaningful

3. He claimed to be a virtual prisoner in his own home.

A. morally upright B. physically true C. almost actual

4. We made plans for a visit, but subsequent difficulties with the car prevented it.

A. unexpected B. unsolved C. following

5. It is simply unethical to promote and advertise such a dangerous product. A. improper B. immoral C. risky

6. \"United in diversity\" is the official motto of the European Union (EU). A. short saying that expresses a belief or guiding principle

B. song that is sung by all

C. thought that is put into practice

7. What's your anticipation from working on this job

A. imagination B. expectation C. achievement

8. The company is on the edge of bankruptcy, and hundreds of jobs are at

stake.

A. lost B. reduced C. at risk

Unit 6

1. His death gave his father much grief.

A. relief B. anxiety C. sadness

2. They tried to arouse nationalistic passions against the foreigner.

A. thoughts B. feelings C. struggles

3. Oh, do be careful, don't tread on the flowers.

A. jump B. destroy C. step

4. I despair of ever passing my driving test.

A. lose all hope of B. have some hope of C. lose some hope of

5. I only caught a glimpse of the thief, so I can't really describe him. A. a quick look B. a close look C. a secret look

6. The little boy looked longingly at the toys in the shop window.

A. with great length B. with strong wish C. with strong dislike

7. I am completely disoriented — where are we going now

A. losing confidence B. losing direction C. losing energy

8. Her children were a great consolation to her when her husband died in a car accident.

A. burden B. responsibility C. comfort

Unit 7

1. I did not easily lose temper, but he kept me waiting for three hours and it was intolerable.

A. unbelievable B. unbearable C. irritating

2. A dozen earthquakes in northeastern Ohio were almost certainly induced by injection of gas-drilling wastewater into the earth.

A. prevented B. caused C. stopped

3. The place has developed from a fishing port into a thriving tourist center.

A. prosperous B. wealthy C. developed

4. It seemed incredible that she had been there a week already.

A. impossible B. unbelievable C. wonderful

5. She has used her wits to progress to the position she holds today.

A. ambition B. patience C. intelligence

6. She still clings to the belief that her son is still alive.

A. relies on B. sticks to C. rests on

7. The hills were shrouded in mist in the morning before sunrise.

A. blurred B. invisible C. covered

8. My father will never give his consent to our marriage.

A. permission B. satisfaction C. understanding

Unit 8

1. He smothered the flames with a blanket.

A. covered up thickly B. built up quickly C. blew out slowly

2. She was ready to resume her duties.

A. begin later B. begin at once C. begin again

3. The car accident obstructed the road for five hours.

A. constructed B. blocked C. objected

4. \"Tilt your head back so that I can look down your throat,\" said the doctor.

A. Raise B. Lean C. Erect

5. His income is inadequate to meet his basic needs.

A. enough B. not enough C. more than enough

6. He lit his pipe and exhaled clouds of smoke.

A. breathed in B. breathed out C. breathed in and out

7. He slapped his son across the face.

A. hit with the palm of the hand B. hit with the fist C. hit with a stick 8. She

compressed her nostrils to stop bleeding.

A. cleared up B. rubbed C. pressed together

Unit 9

1. The police burst through the door into the room.

A. came secretly B. came suddenly C. came quietly

2. A cigarette end glowed in the darkness.

A. produced light smoke B. caused a big fire C. produced soft light

3. I assume you've all read the text carefully. Now I'll ask you some questions about its content.

A. hope B. suppose C. know

4. The old general has started to write his memoirs.

A. autobiography B. letters C. diaries

5. Being highly perceptive, she is very likely to develop into a successful writer.

A. quick to notice and understand things

B. quick to collect materials

C. quick to make friends with others

6. I had a weary day yesterday; I couldn't even move my legs by the time I went back home.

A. an exhausting B. an unusual C. a fascinating

7. Christians believe that the mountains and the oceans are among the mighty works of God.

A. usual B. powerful C. weak

8. Take it easy! You won't fall off this ladder as it is quite stable. A. steady B. new C. old

Unit 10

1. The local people are hostile to outsiders.

A. friendly B. unfriendly C. indifferent

2. Students have the option of taking English, French, or German as their foreign language.

A. opportunity B. suggestion C. choice

3. The full impact of the Internet on modern life has not yet been studied. A. influence B. advantage C. disadvantage

4. The fragile china survived the bumpy journey safe and sound.

A. easily damaged B. precious C. pretty

5. This will be a great boost to the economy.

A. support B. encouragement C. improvement

6. Bull market makes many investors rake in much money.

A. lose B. earn C. invest

7. The project will encompass rural and underdeveloped areas in China. A. evaluate B. guide C. cover

8. Many people around the world have allegedly seen UFOs.

A. according to what has been claimed

B. according to what has been explained

C. according to what has been proved

Unit 11

1. She had no alternative but to ask for a few days' leave.

A. possibility of choice

B. possibility of planning

C. possibility of change

2. He was more involved in sports than in scholastic achievements.

A. professional B. vocational C. academic

3. She showed great aptitude for learning languages.

A. natural ability B. keen interest C. great passion

4. The purpose of the social reform is to achieve a fairer distribution of wealth.

A. accumulation B. division C. pursuit

5. Don't omit this paragraph when you write your report.

A. fail to include B. pay attention to C. highlight

6. They accept that what you are doing is relevant to their problems.

A. troublesome B. helpful C. import

7. Don't strain your eyes trying to read in this dim light.

A. narrow B. hurt C. rub

8. Can you see what this note says—his writing is almost illegible.

A. illiterate B. unreadable C. illegal

Unit 12

1. According to the provisions of the agreement the interest on the loan must be paid monthly.

A. preparations B. conditions C. supplies

2. The car is registered in my name.

A. formally recorded B. formally donated C. formally received

3. They have a reciprocal hatred for each other.

A. equivalent B. opposite C. mutual

4. Most western nations are signatories of this treaty.

A. designers B. signers C. supporters

5. What punishment does the law prescribe for corruption

A. give description B. give rule C. give suggestion

6. Some find it hard to accommodate themselves to the new working conditions.

A. help B. provide for C. adapt

7. The warming of the earth and the consequent climatic changes affect us all.

A. frequent B. following C. unpredicted

8. The police are trying to suppress the dealing of dangerous drugs.

A. prevent B. punish C. reduce

Unit 13

1. He augments his income by teaching in the evenings.

A. makes it more steady B. makes it bigger C. makes it more secure

2. The ringing bells proclaimed the birth of the prince.

A. celebrated B. symbolized C. declared

3. The minister's action was denounced in all the newspapers.

A. exposed B. praised C. condemned

4. If you do not aspire to excellence, you will never achieve it.

A. have a strong desire for B. have inspiration for C. have a plan for

5. After a couple of drinks he lost his inhibition and started talking and laughing loudly.

A. feeling that encourages

B. feeling that excites

C. feeling that holds back

6. That country is beset with difficulties at home and abroad.

A. begins with B. is troubled with C. solves

7. She is a pious woman who goes to church every morning.

A. diligent B. religious C. regular

8. His voice was still soft and filled with special humility.

A. the quality of being humble

B. the quality of being human

C. the quality of being humorous

Unit 14

1. The lady said that she was a close friend of the royal family and he was naive enough to believe her.

A. foolish B. simple-minded C. unreasonable

2. The old fat man looks ridiculous in that old jeans.

A. smart B. youthful C. silly

3. The negotiations are at a very delicate stage.

A. elegant B. sensitive C. important

4. I can't recall where we met last month.

A. remember B. describe C. find

5. If you keep working at this rate you could wind up with a heart attack. A.

start with B. cope with C. end up with

6. I had to sneak around and hide my smoking from my parents.

A. go secretly B. smoke secretly C. look secretly

7. The accident generated a lot of public interest in the nuclear power issue.

A. decreased B. produced C. increased

8. Some people are struck down by the stresses of modern life.

A. difficulties B. expense C. tension

Unit 15

1. Plants from equatorial regions have large, thin, sparsely hairy leaves. A. in small amounts B. in large amounts C. in medium size

2. I don't recollect how to get there.

A. know B. remember C. forget

3. How did these deplorable conditions come about

A. very pleasant B. very bad C. very satisfactory

4. I'm not conversant with chemistry because I've never studied it.

A. interested in B. knowledgeable about C. prolific in

5. It takes years of work to compile a dictionary.

A. complete B. compose C. create

6. I would like your candid opinion of these proposals.

A. honest B. critical C. favorable

7. This new process has eliminated the need for checking the products by hand.

A. created B. removed C. satisfied

8. The two of them began to wrangle the moment they got talking.

A. discuss B. argue C. fight