2024年4月29日发(作者：)
大学英语语法与词汇练习
For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appropriate one.
the population explosion, scientists will have to ______ new methods of increasing the
world’s food supply.
a. lead to b. carry out c. come up with d. stick to
2. We need an extra copy of the book for the newcomer.
a. a rare b. an additional c. an unusual d. an excellent
3. It is more difficult for the Smiths to save money now because of the high rate of inflation.
a. set down b. set about c. set up d. set aside
4. ______ his wealth, he is not happy.
a. Except for b. In spite of c. Because of d. Besides
5. Bob’s doctor suggests _______ for a few days.
a. his resting b. him to rest c. that he rest d. that he is resting
6. You______ me, because I didn’t say that. A. must have misunderstood me
b. must misunderstand c. must be understood d. had to understand
had most probably _______ her for another sort of girl.
a. regarded b. viewed c. mistaken d. looked
8. I received a ______ parcel yesterday and I am still wondering who may have sent it.
a. sincere b. dull c. complicated d. mysterious
9. Are you positive that the boy you saw in hotel was Peter?
a. right b. wrong c. sure d. doubtful
10. _______ you keep trying, you’ll certainly succeed.
a. As b. Because c. as long as d. No matter how
11. The movie star_______ with your sister, didn’t he?
A. was used to dance b. used to dancing c. used to dance d. was used to dancing
12. Mother insisted that _____ . a. they are to be back before nine the evening . b, they ought to
be back in the evening c, they be back before nine in the evening d. they had to be back at nine
13. I couldn’t understand why he pretended ______ in the bookstore.
A. to see me b. not to see me c. not see me d. to see not me
14. The classroom was almost empty_______ a desk or two.
A, besides c. except for c. except d. in addition to
15. It was in that small room _______ they worked hard and dreamed of better days to come.
a. what c. in which c. which d. that
16. _______, you must show your ticket to go into the cinema.
a. No matter whoever you are b. Whoever you are
c. Whomever you are d. Not matter who are you
is the ______ time of your flight to Beijing?
a. department b. depart c. departure d. apartment
18. When she heard from the hospital that her grandma had died, she _____ into tears.
a. went b. looked c. explored d. broke
19. He doesn’t want to ______ the hotel bedroom with a stranger.
a. stay b. expand c. share d. spare
20. He recently bought a house in the suburbs, which is located in beautiful _____.
a. local b. environment c. surroundings d. surrounding
21. The car is too expensive for me. I can’t _____ it.
a. spend b. pay c. cost d. afford
22. The bike was moving so fast that its rider could not ______ an accident.
a. admit b. support c. avoid d. solve
23. The young man went ahead _______ all warnings about the danger of the road.
a. prior to b. regardless of c. in regard to d. in order to
24. Our plant is able to _____ 800 cars a day.
a. turn out b. turn up c. turn in d. turn over
25. Everyone said Tom was in some ways______ and in some ways rather childish.
a. grown b. moderate c. mature d. normal
26. she sat ______ to him but she didn’t speak to him.
a. nearby b. near c. closely d. close
27. Mr. Jones _____ peacefully on Friday morning at the age of 80.
a. laid down b. left out c. set out d. passed away
the reorganization of the school system was a complex operation, in which teachers and parents
all_____. A. anticipated b. instructed c. participated d. fulfilled
28. You ought to take every ______ of improving your English.
a. case b. chance c. thing d. time
29. He told me that he could not ______ to pay so much money for repairing his car, which cost
more than he expected. A. afford b. reserve c. support d. deserve
30. Satellite radio is probably a more ______ means of communication than conventional radio.
a. inadequate b. efficient c. effective d. enough
the shortage of certain metals approaches, others must be found to take their______ .
a. share b. role c. place d. shape
32. his joke went too far. It was more than I could put______.
a. with b. up c. up with d. on
33. Air traffic controllers command airlines. Even a small mistake on their _____ could cause a
disaster. A. pace b. own c. part d. post
34. Taxpayers complaint that too little money is being spent by the local government _____ roads.
a. in b. on c. for d. with
35. I’d like to ______ this old car for a new model but I can’t afford it.
a. rescue b. exchange c. replace d. convert
36. The camera he bought yesterday can be _______ to take any pictures in cloudy or sunny
conditions. A. treated b. adjusted c. adopted d, remedied
37. The book tells us what we should do _______ such terrible things as robbery, fire, etc.
a. in charge of b. in case of b. in front of d. in touch with
38. I took _____ of the opportunity to tell the boss what I thought.
a, care b, account c. advantage d. charge
39. I do not ______ to be clever but I am not stupid.
A, tell b. define c. claim d. speak
40. Have you anything you can recommend as a cure for the fever, his temperature was two
degrees above ______ for two days. A. average b. normal c. usual d. common
41. It is high time that I retired from my post, but I haven’t found the right person to _____ my
work. A. take in b. take away c. take on d, take over
42. I put _____ on the fact that I wasn’t interested again.
a. blame b. point c. weight d. emphasis
43. Zotti jokes that he married not for love but for long-term ______ to the upper classes.
a. access a. approach c. purpose d. proportion
44. It seemed to Mary that the butter smelled somewhat ______. She could not serve it to her
guests. A. bad b. worse c, worst d. badly
45. He _____ me to invite my former classmates to dinner party to celebrate my birthday.
a. accompanied b. convinced c. agreed d. persuade
46. You are right in a ______ , but you don’t know all the facts.
a. sense b. meaning c. case d. notion
47. Jane was hit on the head by the rubber and was knocked____.
a. unconscious b. unaware c. brainless d. mindless
48. He gave much attention and thought to _______ his children.
a. looking out b. keeping up c. bringing up d. making out
49. His parents _______ of me whether we adapted to the new college life.
a. investigated b. knew c. heard d. inquired
50. Before leaving his office, the manager showed no sign of ______ our proposal.
a. bringing about b. showing of c. responding to d. pointing out
51. We shall not succeeded in controlling world population_____ we improve living conditions.
a. as b. unless c. while d. if
52. I never expect you to ______ at the meeting. I thought you were abroad.
a. turn on b. turn out c. turn up d. turn off
53. She possessed a quick mind, a sharp tongue and ______ a strong will.
a. first of all b. above all c. thereby d. moreover
54. I thought it was going to rain but it has ______ fine.
a. turned off b. turned out c. come out b. stood out
55. Though his appearance has changed so much, I recognized him the ______ I saw him.
a. instant b. momently c. occasion d. time
56. some words are difficult to _____ because they can trace their history back to the 10
th
century.
a. define b. design c. contrast d. apply
56. He failed the fist time but _____ through the second.
a. fell b. went c. got d, lived
57. The passenger ______ to the conductor of not having enough boiling water on the train.
a. complained b. condemned c. expressed d. approved
58. he is not very good at chess. I always _____him.
a. strike b. beat c. deny d. hit
59. A space shuttle is a ______ that takes off like a rocked but lands like an airplane.
a. carriage b. compound c. vehicle d. transport
60. Teller managed to get a ______ of $60000 from the bank to buy a house in the country.
a. loan b. fund c. debt d. payment
61. The children will not be allowed to come with us if they don’t ______ themselves.
a. guide b. behave c. act d. direct
62. Tom was asked to take the ______ of Smith, who resigned from his office.
a. place b. care c. way d. role
63. The flood ______ were taken to the hospital in a neighboring town.
a. witness b. victims c. patients d. emigrates
64. I suggested he _____ the new conditions.
a. adapt to b. adopt to c. adapt in d. adopt in
65. Late last night , a fire ______ in a private home near where I live.
a. broke out b. broke through c. broke off d. broke in
66. Some unexpected arguments will arise as there really exists a generation_____ between the
young and the old. A. opening b, gap c, crack d. split
67. In many countries , one’s social status is ______ to one’s wealth.
a. restricted b. referred c. retained d. related
68. At the sight of a strange dog______ her all of a sudden, she was almost frightened to death.
a. barking b. approaching c. appealing d. behaving
69. To be a qualified teacher _______ long training and hard work.
a. calls for b. calls on c. calls for d. calls up
70. A great ______ of workers will be transferred to the new oil field.
a. deal b. number c. amount d. quantity
71. Language can be defined as a tool by which human beings ______ with one another.
a. associate b. communicate c. connect d. correspond
72. The information ______ that the islands have a hot climate all year long.
a. indicates b. conveys c. display d. specifies
73. The dance used to be popular in that district , but now it is out of ______ .
a. place b. order c. date d. control
74. When she left the office, she took my umbrella_______ .
a. by accident b. by mistake c. on purpose d. on hand
75. There is no doubt that any writer should have his own _____style rather than imitate the others.
a. special b. primary c. unique d. particular
76. ______ their coming earlier, we should be back by 5:00 pm.
a. In spite of b. With regard to c. Allowing for d. Instead of
77. I remember seeing him in a meeting two years ago , but I can’t _____ what his name is.
a. remind b. recall c. recognize d. realize
amounts of waste gas _____ into the atmosphere has added to the seriousness of air
pollution. A. given up b, given back c, given out d. given off
79. You look well after your holiday; you have _____ weight.
a. put away b. put out c. put on d. put up
80. Because of the severe drought , the government has urged people to be _____ of water.
a. attractive b. thrifty c. cautious d. economical
81. The person ______ for the train fire will soon be punished.
a. unit b, respond c. responsible d. charged
82. Because his health is getting worse, he has to _____ himself from drinking.
a. force b. restrain c. guarantee d. restrict
83. In November 1998, the average American family set ___ 5.7% of its income and spent the rest.
a. down b. off c. aside d. up
84. We must take all the difficulties into ______, because there is not much chance of success.
a. account b. considering c. granted c. thinking
85. It is surprising that the innocent-looking person should have _____ such a crime.
a. performed b. made c. executed d. committed
86. Though the long term _____ cannot be predicted, the project has been approved by the
committee. A. affect b. effect c. effort d. afford
87. The municipal government has taken some _____ measures to prevent factories from
discharging polluted water into the river.
a. efficient b. essential c. effective d. excessive
88. If you do not know her number ,______ it up in the directory.
a. make b. look c. bring d. put
89. The bird flew into the air in an instant and was soon _____ .
a. out of sight b. in a hurry c. at a loss d. for good
90. I can earn a_______ amount of money after selling this gold watch.
a. satisfied b. extensive c. valuable d. considerable
91. I don’t think it is good to _____ eating breakfast, which makes us suffer from hunger by noon.
a. give in b. give off c. give back d. give up
92. The river _____ quickly after the heavy rain.
a. rose b. increased c. raised d. lifted
93. It is ______ that 20 people were injured in the accident.
a. measured b. estimated c, accounted d. elevated
94. Hardly a year passed without another war between the two counties _____ .
a. holding out b. breaking out c. getting out d. pulling out
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