大学英语四级真题(单选总集)_

1990年1月大学英语四级

41. The bridge was named _____ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people.

A) after C) by B) with D) from

42. There were no tickets _______ for Friday’s performan ce.

A) preferable C) possible B) considerable D) available

43. It wasn’t such a good dinner ____ she h ad promised us.

A) that C) as B) which D) what

44. They decided to chase the cow away _______ it did more damage.

A) unless C) before B) until D) although

45. ____ student with a little common sense should be able to answer the question.

A) Each C) Either B) Any D) One

46. All ____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

A) what is needed C) the thing needed B) for our needs D) that is needed

47. ____ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all.

A)When compared C) While comparing B) Compare D) Comparing

48. ____ she first heard of the man referred to as a specialist.

A) That was from Stephen C) It was from Stephen that

B) It was Stephen whom D) It was Stephen that

49. If these shoes are too big, ask the clerk to bring you a smaller ____.

A) suit C) one B)set D) pair

50. Many new ____ will be opened up in the future for those with a university education.

A) opportunities C) realities B) necessities D) probabilities

51. He must have had an accident, or he _____ then.

A) would have been here C) should be here B) had to be here D) would be here

52. It was essential that the application forms ______ back before the deadline (截止日期).

A) must be sent C) be sent B) would be sent D) were sent

53. We ______ our breakfast when an old man came to the door.

A) just have had C) just had B) have just had D) had just had

54. The rain was heavy and _____ the land was flooded.

A) consequently C) constantly B) continuously D) consistently

55. The children went there to watch the iron tower ______.

A) to erect C) erecting B) be erected D) being erected

56. The engine _____ smoke and steam.

A) gives up C) gives away B) gives in D) gives off

57. The manager promised to keep me _____ of how our business was going on.

A) to be informed C) informed B) on informing D) informing

58. Don't _____ this news to the public until we give you the go-ahead.

A) release C) relate B) relieve D) retain

59. She never laughed, _____ lost her temper.

A) or she ever did C) or did she ever B) nor did she ever D) nor she ever did

60. The goals _____ he had fought all his life no longer seemed important to him.

A) after which C) with which B) for which D) at which

61. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and _____ in a quiet neighborhood.

A) all in all C) after all B) above all D) over all

62. _____ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.

A) For now C) Ever since B) Now that D) By now

63. What you have done is _____ the doctor's orders.

A) attached to C) resistant to B) responsible to D) contrary to

64. John regretted _____ to the meeting last week.

A) not going C) not having been going B) not to go D) not to be going

65. They _____ in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.

A) carried out C) carried on B) carried off D) carried forward

66. Mrs. Brown is supposed _____ for Italy last week.

A) to have left C) to leave B) to be leaving D) to have been left

67. My camera can be _____ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.

A) treated C) adopted B) adjusted D) remedied

68. A new technique ______, the yields as a whole increased by 20 per cent.

A)wording out C)having been worded out B)having worded outD)to have been worded out

69. Children who are over-protected by their parents may become ______.

A) hurt C) spoiled B) damaged D) harmed

70. When Mr. Jones gets old, he will _____ over his business to his son.

A) take C) think B) hand D) get

41. A 42. D 43. C 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A

51. A 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. C 56. D 57. C 58. A 59. B 60. B

61. B 62. B 63. D 64. A 65. C 66. A 67. B 68. C 69. C 70. B

1991年6月大学英语四级

41. We had a party last month, and it was a lot of fun, so let's have ______ one this month.

(A) another (C) the other (B) more (D) other

42. It was difficult to guess what her _____ to the news would be.

(A) impression (C) comment (B) reaction (D) opinion

43. I decided to go to the library as soon as I _____.

(A) finish what I did (C) would finish what I was doing

(B) finished what I did (D) finished what I was doing

44. There were some ______ flowers on the table.

(A) benefits (C) false (B) unnatural (D) unreal

45. We are interested in the weather because it _____ us so directly ---- what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel.

(A) benefits (C) guides (B) affects (D) effects

46. Will all those _____ the proposal raise their hands?

(A) in relation to (C) in excess of (B) in contrast to (D) in favor of

47. Children are very curious ______.

(A) at heart (C) on purpose (B) in person (D) by nature

48. The match was cancelled because most of the members _____ a match without a standard court.

(A)objected to having(C)objected to have(B)were objected to have(D)were objected to having

49. The teacher doesn't permit _____ in class.

(A) smoke (C) smoking (B) to smoke (D) to have a smoke

50. I like watching TV _____ to the cinema.

(A) more than to go (C) more than going (B) than going (D) rather than to go

51. I appreciate ______ to your home.

(A) to be invited (C) having invited (B) to have invited (D) being invited

52. I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into _____ when judging my examination.

(A) regard (C) account (B) counting (D) observation

53. You _____ all those calculations! We have a computer to do that sort of thing.

(A)needn't have done(C)shouldn't have done(B)must not have done(D) can not have done

54. Important people don't often have much free time as their work _____ all their time.

(A) takes away (C) takes up (B) takes over (D) takes in

55. When I was very young, I was terribly frightened of school, but I soon ____ it.

(A) got off (C) got away (B) got across (D) got over

56. Many people complain of the rapid ____ of modern life.

(A) rate (C) pace (B) speed (D) growth

57. San Francisco is usually cool in the summer, but Los Angeles _____.

(A) is rarely (C) hardly is (B) rarely is (D) is scarcely

58. The speaker, _____ for her splendid speeches, was warmly received by the audience.

(A) having known (C) knowing (B) being known (D) known

59. American women were _____ the right to vote until 1920 after many years of hard struggle.

(A) ignored (C) refused (B) neglected (D) denied

60. I couldn't find _____, and so I took this one.

(A) a large enough coat (C) a large coat enough (B) an enough large coat (D) a coat enough large

61. I always _____ what I have said.

(A) get to (C) lead to (B) hold to (D) see to

62. No sooner had we reached the top of the hill _____ we all sat down to rest.

(A) when (C) than (B) then (D) until

63. Evidence came up _____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.

(A) what (C) that (B) which (D) whose

64. He moved away from his parents, and missed them ______ enjoy the exciting life in New York.

(A) too much to (C) very much to (B) enough to (D) much so as to

65. He was _____ of having asked such a silly question.

(A) sorry (C) ashamed (B) guilty (D) miserable

66. The last time we had a family reunion was ______ my brother's wedding ceremony four years ago.

(A) in (C) during (B) at (D) over

67. What _____ would happen if the director knew you felt that way?

(A) do you suppose (C) will you suppose (B) you suppose (D) you would suppose

68. _____ the advances of science, the discomforts of old age will no doubt always be with us.

(A) As for (C) Except (B) Besides (D) Despite

69. How close parents are to their children _____ a strong influence on the character of the children.

(A) have (C) having (B) has (D) to have

70. He _____ when the bus came to a sudden stop.

(A) was almost hurt (C) was to hurt himself (B) was hurt himself (D) was hurting himself

41. A 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. C

51. D 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. D 56. C 57. B 58. D 59. D 60. A

61. B 62. C 63. C 64. A 65. C 66. B 67. A 68. D 69. B 70. A

1993年1月四级真题

41. If you smoke in a non-smoking section people _____.

(A) have objected (B) objected (C) must object (D) will object

42. There was a _____ drop in support for the Union in the 1974 election.

(A) delicate (B) distinct (C) distant (D) downward

43. The computer works very fast, _____ data at the speed of light.

(A) having handled (B) handing (C) handled (D) hands

44. Through out his life, Henry Moore _____ an interest in encouraging art in the city of Leeds.

(A) contained (B) secured (C) reserved (D) maintained

45. They claim that _____ 1,000 factories closed down during the economic crisis.

(A) sufficiently (B) approximately (C) considerably (D) properly

46. If you happen to _____ my lost papers while you're looking for your book, please let me know at once by telephone.

(A) come across (B) come up (C) come to (D) properly

47. Her fluency in English gives her an advantage _____ other girls for the job.

(A) above (B) over (C) than (D) with

48. It is _____ impossible to find a good educational computer program in this part of the country.

(A) barely (B) hardly (C) merely (D) nearly

49. What he told us about the affair simply doesn't make any _____.

(A) sense (B) idea (C) meaning (D) significance

50. As a mother, she is too _____ towards her daughter, she should let her see more of the world.

(A) hopeful (B) protective (C) modest (D) confident

51. "Doesn't he know that it is not _____?" "Yes, he does."

(A) truth (B) some truth (C) the truth (D) any truth

52. That tree looked as if it _____ for a long time.

(A) hasn't watered (B) didn't water (C) hadn't been watered (D) wasn't watered

53. Hitler set out to conquer all of Europe in the belief that the Germans were the master _____.

(A) race (B) human (C) blood (D) brains

54. Ever since Picasso's painting went on exhibit, there _____ large crowds at the museum every day.

(A) is (B) has been (C) have been (D) are being

55. Don't forget to walk the dog while I am away, _____.

(A) can you (B) shall you (C) do you (D) will you

56. It is a pity that we should stay at home when we have ______ weather.

(A) so fine (B) such a fine (C) such fine (D) so fine a

57. There were beautiful clothes _____ in the shop windows.

(A) spread (B) displayed (C) exposed (D) located

58. Mr. Smith advised us to withdraw ______.

(A) so that to get not involved (C) so as not to get involved

(B) so as to get not involved (D) so that not to get involved

59. _____ in a seemingly endless war, the general was forced to evaluate the situation again.

(A) Since the loss of 50,000 soldiers (C) Having lost over 50,000 soldiers

(B) Because of 50,000 soldiers having lost (D) 50,000 soldiers were lost

60. Knowing something as a whole is far from knowing all its _____.

(A) instance (B) character (C) items (D) details

61. ____ for your laziness, you could have finished the assignment by now.

(A) Had it not been (B) It were not (C) Weren't it (D) Had not it been

62. The minister had his secretaries ____ a press conference.

(A) arrange (B) to arrange (C) arranging (D) arranged

63. She left the reception early because she ____ get up early the next morning.

(A) needed (B) might (C) used to (D) had to

64. Let's not wait any longer, he might not ____ at all.

(A) turn over (B) turn up (C) used to (D) turn down

65. Anne couldn't concentrate ____ what she was doing while her family were watching TV.

(A) to (B) on (C) for (D) in

66. My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate ____ from you sometime.

(A) to have heard (B) to hear (C) having heard (D) hearing

67.____ men have learned much from the behavior of animals in badly new.

(A) That (B) Those (C) What (D) Whether

68. It's necessary ____ the dictionary immediately.

(A) that he will return (C) that he return

(B) that he returned (D) that he has to return

69. Franklin's ability to learn from observations and experience ____ greatly to his success in

public life.

(A) contributed (B) owed (C) attached (D) related

70. The manager assured the customer that his complaint would be seen ____ immediately.

(A) to (B) at (C) on (D) with

41. D 42. B 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. B

51. C 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. D 56. C 57. B 58. C 59. C 60. D

61. A 62. A 63. D 64. B 65. B 66. D 67. A 68. C 69. A 70. A

1993年6月英语四级真题及答案

41. Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy ____ for her examination.

(A) to prepare (C) preparing (B) to be prepared (D) being prepared

42. Five minutes earlier, ____ we could have caught the last train.

(A) and (B) but (C) or (D) an order

43. I cannot give you ____ for the type of car you sell because there is no demand for it in the market.

(A) an expense (B) a charge (C) a purchase (D) an order

44. After ____ for the job, you will be required to take a language test.

(A) being interviewed (C) interviewing (B) interviewed (D) having interviewed

45. By the end of this month, we surely ____ a satisfactory solution to the problem.

(A) have found (B) will be finding (C) will have found (D) are finding

46. Mr. Wilsonn said that he did not want to ____ any further responsibilities.

(A) take on (B)get on (C) put up (D) look up

47. Having no money but ____ to know, he simply said he would go without dinner.

(A) not to want anyone (C) wanted no one

(B) not wanting anyone (D) to want no one

48. We desire that the tour leader ____ us immediately of any change in plans.

(A) inform (B) informs (C) informed (D) has informed

49. Not ____, the process of choosing names varies widely from culture to culture.

(A) obviously (B) surprisingly (C) particularly (D) normally

50. A man escaped from the prison last night. It was a long time ____ the guards discovered what had happened.

(A) before (B) until (C) since (D) when

51. In the experiment we kept a watchful eye ____ the developments and recorded every detail.

(A) in (B) at (C) for (D) on

52. There's little chance that mankind would ____ a nuclear war.

(A) retain (B) endure (C) maintain (D) survive

53. Nuclear science be developed to benefit the people ____ harm them.

(A) more than (B) other than (C) rather than (D) better than

54. They usually have less money at the end of the month than ____ at the beginning.

(A) which is (B) which was (C) they have (D) it is

55. In the course of a day students do far more than just ____ classes.

(A) attend (B) attended (C) to attend (D) attending

56. The French pianist who had been praised very highly ____ to be a great disappointment.

(A) turned up (B)turned in (C) turned out (D) turned down

57. Many difficulties have ____ as a result of the change over to a new type of fuel.

(A) risen (B) arisen (C) raised (D) arrived

58. He made such a ____ contribution to the university that they are naming one of the new buildings after him.

(A) genuine (B) minimum (C) modest (D) generous

59. Helen was much kinder to her youngest child than she was to the others, of course, made the others jealous.

(A) who (B) that (C) what (D) which

60. In the advanced course students must take performance tests at monthly ____.

(A) gaps (B) intervals (C) length (D) distance

61. Mr. Johnson preferred ____ heavier work to do.

(A) to be given (B) to be giving (C) to have given (D) having given

62. I remember ____ to help us if we ever got into trouble.

(A) once offering (B) him once offering (C) him to offer (D) to offer him

63. We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are ____.

(A) out of work (B) out of stock (C) out of reach (D) out of practice

64. Our company decided to ____ the contract because a number of the conditions in it had not been met.

(A) destroy (B) resist (C) assume (D) cancel

65. She is ____ a musician than her brother.

(A) much of (B) much as (C) more of (D) more as

66. Having been found guilty, the man was given a severe _____ by the judge.

(A) service (B) sentence (C) crime (D) crisis

67.____ is known to the world, Mark Twain is great American writer.

(A) That (B) Which (C) As (D) It

68. The residents, ____ had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross.

(A) all their homes (C)all of whose homes (B) all whose homes (D) all of their homes

69. You can't afford to let the situation get worse. You must take ____ to put it right.

(A) decisions (B) directions (C) sides (D) steps

70. Look at the terrible situation I am in! If only I ____ your advice.

(A) follow (B) had followed (C) would follow (D) have followed

41. C 42. A 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. A 49. B 50. A

51. D 52. D 53. C 54. C 55. A 56. C 57. B 58. D 59. D 60. B

61. A 62. B 63. B 64. D 65. A 66. B 67. C 68. C 69. D 70. B

1994年1月大学英语四级

41. Before he left for his vacation he went to the bank to _____ some money.

(A) pull (B) pick (C) gain (D) draw

42. By the end of the year all but two people ______.

(A) have left (B) will leave (C) will be leaving (D) will have left

43. Frankfurt, Germany, is in one of the most _____ populated regions of Western Europe.

(A) densely (B) vastly (C) enormously (D) largely

44. Everyone had an application from in his hand, but no one knew which office room _____.

(A) to send it to (B) to send it (C) to be sent to (D) to have it sent

45. The police set a _____ to catch the thieves.

(A) plan (B) device (C) trap (D) trick

46. We _____ to start our own business, but we never had enough money.

(A) have hoped (B) hope (C) had hoped (D) should hope

47. We have to try every means to _____ the costs of the construction project.

(A) bring off (B) bring forth (C) bring down (D) bring back

48. The students were participating _____ an international energy-saving competition between towns in New England and Canada.

(A) for (B) in (C) to (D) at

49. When she was criticized, she claimed that it was outside her _____ of responsibility.

(A) field (B) limit (C) extent (D) range

50. While _____ the sun, the satellite has sent more than four billion bits of information back to earth.

(A) having orbited (B) being orbited (C) having been orbited (D) orbiting

51. Language is a city, to the building of _____ every human being brought a stone.

(A) which (B) that (C) it (D) this

52. _____ of the two books holds the opinion that the danger of nuclear war is increasing.

(A) None (B) Either (C) Both (D) Neither

53. Government cannot operate effectively _____ it is free from such interference.

(A) so long as (B) so that (C) unless (D) because

54. We welcome rain, but a (an) _____ large amount of rainfall will cause floods.

(A) extensively (B) extremely (C) specially (D) constantly

55. Beethoven is my favorite musician. I regard him as _____ other musicians.

(A) superior to (B) more superior than (C) more superior to (D) superior than

56. I hope that you'll be more careful in typing the letter. Don't _____ anything.

(A) withdraw (B) omit (C) reduce (D) lead

57. We don't need air conditioning, _____.

(A) nor can we afford it (C) neither can afford it

(B) and nor we can afford it (D) and we can neither afford it

58. She is a very _____ secretary: she never forgets anything or makes a mistake.

(A) anxious (B) effective (C) adequate (D) efficient

59. The Browns ______ here, but not any more.

(A) were used to living (B) had lived (C) used to live (D) had been living

60. I'll accept any job _____ I don't have to get up early.

(A) lest (B) as long as (C) in case (D) though

61. Once out of the earth's gravity, the astronauts is _____ by the problem of weightlessness.

(A) affected (B) effected (C) inclined (D) related

62. Medical research has shown that the widespread of use of cigarettes contributes _____ the increase of cancers.

(A) towards (B) for (C) with (D) to

63. Could you find someone _____.

(A) for me to play tennis with (C) play tennis with

(B) for me to play tennis (D) playing tennis with

64. The computer has brought about surprising technological changes ______ we organize and produce information.

(A) in a way (B) in the way (C) in that way (D) in no way

65. The manager of the hotel requests that their guests _____ after 11:00 p.m.

(A) not to play loud music (C) don't play loud music

(B) shouldn't play loud music (D) couldn't play loud music

66. He is late again today. I'll _____ that he will not be late tomorrow.

(A) be sure (B) hope for (C) felt (D) to be felt

67. In Australia the Asians make their influence ______ in businesses large and small.

(A) feeling (B) feel (C) felt (D) to be felt

68. This popular sports car is now being _____ at the rate of a thousand a week.

(A) turned down (B) turned out (C) turned up (D) turned on

69. In Britain people drive _____ the left.

(A) at (B) on (C) to (D) in

70. This programme will examine the writer's books in detail, _____ an introduction to her life.

(A) following (B) having followed (C) being followed (D) to be followed

41. D 42. D 43. A 44. A 45. C 46. C 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. D

51. A 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A 56. B 57. A 58. D 59. C 60. B

61. A 62. D 63. A 64. B 65. B 66. B 67. C 68. B 69. B 70. A

1995年1月英语四级

41. The grey building is where the workers live, and the white one is where the spare parts _____.

(A) are producing (B) are produced (C) produced (D) being produced

42. I could not persuade him to accept it, _____ make him see the important of it.

(A) if only I could not (B) no more than I could (C) or I could not (D) nor could I

43. Because of the _____ emphasis placed on classroom work, the instructor will report your absences to the adviser.

(A) large (B) strong (C) hard (D) high

44. Homework _____ on time will lead to better grades.

(A) done (B) be done (C) having done (D) to have been done

45. The speech _____ a lively discussion started.

(A) being delivered (B) was delivered (C) be delivered (D) having been delivered

46. I have had great deal of trouble _____ the rest of the class.

(A) coming up against (B) making up for (C) keeping up with (D) living up to

47. _____ for my illness I would have lent him a helping hand.

(A) Not being (B) Had it not been (C) Without being (D) Not having been

48. _____ a teacher in a university, it is necessary to have at least a master's degree.

(A) To become (B) Become (C) One become (D) On becoming

49. The little man was _____ more than one metre fifty tall.

(A) nearly (B) quite (C) hardly (D) almost

50. Certain programs work better for some _____ for others.

(A) and (B) than (C) as (D) but

51. Some plants are so sensitive _____ pollution that they can only survive in a perfectly clean environment.

(A) from (B) against (C) to (D) with

52. It does not alter the fact that he was the man _____ for the death of the little girl.

(A) accounting (B) guilty (C) responsible (D) obliged

53. Medical care reform has become this country's most important public health _____.

(A) question (B) stuff (C) matter (D) issue

54. Not that John doesn't want to help you, _____ it's beyond his power.

(A) but that (B) for that (C) and that (D) in that

55. It is not unusual for workers in that region _____.

(A) to be paid more than a month late (C) to pay later than a month more

(B) to be paid later than more a month (D) to pay late more than a month

56. I used to smoke ____ but I gave it up three years ago.

(A) seriously (B) heavily (C) badly (D) severely

57. The doctor told Penny that too much _____ to the sun is bad for the skin.

(A) exposure (B) extension (C) exhibition (D) expansion

58. Michael used to look hurt and surprised when _____.

(A) scolding (B) to scold (C) having scolded (D) scolded

59. He decided to make further improvements on the computer's design _____ the light of the requirements of customers.

(A) on (B) for (C) in (D) with

60. If you don't like to swim, you _____ stay at home.

(A) should as well (B) may as well (C) can as well (D) would as well

61. To be frank, I'd rather you _____ in the case.

(A) will not be involved (B) not involved (C) not to be involved (D) were not involved

62. If you suspect that the illness might be serious you should not _____ going to the doctor.

(A) put off (B) hold back (C) put aside (D) hold up

63. If you want to know the train schedule, please _____ at the booking office.

(A) acquire (B) inquire (C) request (D) require

64. He thought that _____.

(A) the effort doing the job was not worth (C) it was not worth the effort doing the job

(B) the effort was not worth in doing the job (D) it was not worth the effort by doing the job

65. The coming of the railways in the 1830s _____ our society and economic life.

(A) transformed (B) transported (C) transferred (D) transmitted

66. I have no objection _____ the evening with them.

(A) to spend (B) to spending (C) of spending (D) spending

67. Realizing that he hadn't enough money and _____ to borrow from his father, he decided to sell his watch.

(A) not wanted (B) not to want (C) not wanting (D) wanting not

68. In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments, a student should _____ his findings in logical order

and clear language.

(A) furnish (B) propose (C) raise (D) present

69. _____ they reached the centre of the city, they stopped the car at a bar.

(A) Before a mile or so when (C) Further than a mile or so

(B) For a mile or so after (D) A mile or so before

70. They are teachers and don't realize _____ to start and run a company.

(A) what it takes (B) what takes it (C) what they take (D) what takes them

41. B 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. A 50. B

51. C 52. C 53. C 54. A 55. A 56. B 57. A 58. D 59. C 60. B

61. D 62. A 63. B 64. C 65. A 66. B 67. C 68. D 69. D 70. A

1995年6月英语四级

41. I would appreciate _____ it a secret.

(A) your keeping (C) that you keep (B) you to keep (D) that you will keep

42. Mark often attempts to escape _____ whenever he breaks traffic regulations.

(A) having been fined (C) to have been fined (B) to be fined (D) being fined

43. No matter how frequently _____, the works of Beethoven always attract large audiences.

(A) performing (C) to be performed (B) performed (D) being performed

44. It is recommended that the project _____ until all the preparations have been made.

(A) is not started (C) not be started (B) will not be started (D) is not to be started

45. I wish I ____ longer this morning, but I had to get up and come to class.

(A) could have slept (C) might have slept (B) slept (D) have slept

46. We didn't know his telephone number, otherwise we _____ him.

(A) would have telephoned (C) would telephone (B) must have telephoned (D) had telephoned

47. Turn on the television or open a magazine and you _____ advertisements showing happy, balanced families.

(A) are often seeing (C) will often see (B) often see (D) have often seen

48. While people may refer to television for up-to-minute news, it is unlikely that television _____ the newspaper completely.

(A) replaced (C) replace (B) have replaced (D) will replace

49. An Olympic Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards, _____ approximately from Marathon to Athen.

(A) distance (C) the distance (B) is the distance (D) the distance is

50. You will want two trees about ten feet apart, from _____ to suspend your tent.

(A) there (C) which (B) them (D) where

51. As I was just getting familiar with this job, I had _____ to ask my boss.

(A) many (C) more (B) most (D) much

52. ____ quite recently, most mothers in Britain did not take paid work outside the home.

(A) Before (C) From (B) Until (D) Since

53. The survival of civilization as we know it is _____ threat.

(A) within (C) towards (B) under (D) upon

54. Scientists say it may be five or ten years _____ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.

(A) since (C) after (B) before (D) when

55. In some countries, _____ is called "equality" does not really mean equal rights for all people.

(A) which (C) that (B) what (D) one

56. I walked too much yesterday and _____ are still aching now.

(A) my leg's muscles (C) my leg muscles (B) my muscles of leg (D) my muscles of the leg

57. Radio, television and press _____ of conveying news and information.

(A) are the most three common means (C) are the three most common means

(B) are the most common three means (D) are three the most common means

58. Liquids are like solids _____ they have a definite volume.

(A) in that (C) with that (B) for that (D) at that

59. When a fire ____ at the National Exhibition in London, at least ten priceless paintings were completely destroyed.

(A) broke off (C) broke down (B) broke out (D) broke up

60. The destruction of these treasures was a loss for mankind that no amount of money could _____.

(A) stand up to (C) come up with (B) make up for (D) put up with

61. Then the speaker _____ the various factors leading to the present economic crisis.

(A) went after (C) went into (B) went for (D) went on

62. The students was just about to _____ the questions, when suddenly he found the answer.

(A) arrive at (C) work out (B) submit to (D) give up

63. When there are small children around, it is necessary to put bottles of pills out of _____.

(A) reach (C) hold (B) hand (D) place

64. The _____ of blood always makes him feel sick.

(A) sight (C) look (B) view (D) form

65. In Britain, the best season of the year is probably _____ spring.

(A) later (C) latter (B) last (D) late

66. Free medical treatment in this country covers sickness of mind as well as _____ sickness.

(A) normal (C) average (B) regular (D) ordinary

67. This hotel _____ $ 60 for a single room with bath.

(A) claims (C) prices (B) demands (D) charges

68. Although he had looked through all the reference material on the subject, he still found it hard to understand this point and her explanation only _____ to his confusion.

(A) extended (C) added (B) amounted (D) turned

69. A completely new situation will _____ when the examination system comes into existence.

(A) arise (C) raise (B) rise (D) arouse

70. It took him several months to _____ the wild horse.

(A) tend (C) breed (B) cultivate (D) tame

41. A 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. A 47. C 48. D 49. C 50. C

51. D 52. B 53. B 54. B 55. B 56. C 57. C 58. A 59. B 60. B

61. C 62. D 63. A 64. A 65. D 66. D 67. D 68. C 69. A 70. C

1996年1月英语四级

21 The fifth generation computers, with artificial intelligence, _________ and perfected now.

A) developed B) have developed C) are being developed D) will have been developed

22 This ticket _________ you to a free meal in our new restaurant.

A) gives B) grants C) entitles D) credits

23 You __________ her in her office last Friday; she’s been out of town for two weeks.

A) needn’t have seen B) must have seen C) might have seen D) can’t have seen

24 That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but ________ the police.

A) called in B) calling in C) call in D) to call in

25 She was so ________ in her job that she didn’t hear anybody knocking at the d oor.

A) attracted B) absorbed C) drawn D) concentrated

26 __________ as it was at such a time, his work attracted much attention.

A) Being published B) Published C) Publishing D) T o be published

27 At first, the speaker was referring to the problem of pollution in the country, but halfway in her speech, she suddenly _________ to another subject.

A) committed B) switched C) favoured D) transmitted

28 It is politely requested by the hotel management that radios ______ after 11 o’clock at night.

A) were not played B) not to play C) not be played D) did not play

29 Although I like the appearance of the house, what really made me decide to buy it was the beautiful ______________ through the window.

A) vision B) look C) picture D) view

30 Cancer is second only __________ heart disease as a cause of death.

A) of B) to C) with D) from

31 Despite the wonderful acting and well-developed plot the _________ movie could not hold our attention.

A) three-hours B) three-hour C) three-hours’ D) three-hour’s

32 The manager needs an assistant that he can ________ to take care of problems in his absence.

A) count on B) count in C) count up D) count out

33 The organization had broken no rules, but __________ had it acted responsibly.

A) neither B) so C) either D) both

34 We gave out a cheer when the red roof of the cottage came __________ view.

A) from B) in C) before D) into

35 They took ________ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping.

A) fruitful B) beneficial C) valid D) effective

36 Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true ____________ it comes to classroom tests.

A) when B) since C) before D) after

37 Careful surveys have indicated that as many as 50 percent of patients do not take drugs ________ directed.

A) like B) so C) which D) as

38 In developing countries people are ________ into overcrowded cities in great numbers.

A) breaking B) filling C) pouring D) hurrying

39 It’s reported that by the end of this month the output of cement in the factory ________ by about 10%.

A) will have risen B) has risen C) will be rising D) has been rising

40 If I had remembered _________ the window, the thief would not have got in.

A) to close B) closing C) to have closed D) having closed

41 There are other problems which I don’t propose to _________ at the moment.

A) go into B) go around C) go for D) go up

42 Don’t get your schedule _________; stay with us in this cl ass.

A) to change B) changing C) changed D) change

43 It is quite necessary for a qualified teacher to have good manners and _________ knowledge.

A) extensive B) expansive C) intensive D) expensive

44 Jean doesn’t want to work right away because she thinks that if she __________ a job she probably wouldn’t be able to see her friends very often.

A) has to get B) were to get C) had got D) could have got

45 I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave, ________ something occurred which attracted my attention.

A) unless B) until C) when D) while

46 A love marriage, however, does not necessarily ________ much sharing of interests and responsibilities.

A) take over B) result in C) hold on D) keep to

47 The ability to store knowledge makes computers different form every other machine _______ invented.

A) ever B) thus C) yet D) as

48 I’m not sure whether I can gain any profit from the investment, so I can’t make a(n) ______ promise to help you.

A) exact B) defined C) definite D) sure

49 I have kept that portrait ____________ I can see it every day, as it always reminds me of my university days in London.

A) which B) where C) whether D) when

50 The sports meet, originally due to be held last Friday, was finally _______ because of the bad weather.

A) set off B) broken off C) worn off D) called off

21. C 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B

31. B 32. A 33. A 34. D 35. D 36. A 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. A

41. A 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. D

1996年6月英语四级真题

21 After the robbery, the shop installed a sophisticates alarm system as an insurance _________ further losses.

A) for B) from C) against D) towards

22 ___________ the earth to be flat, many feared that Columbus would fall off the edge of the earth.

A) Having believed B) Believing C) Believed D) Being believed

23 A healthy life is frequently thought to be _______ with the open countryside and homegrown food.

A) tied B) bound C) involved D) associated

24 Sir Denis, who is 78, has made it known that much of his collection _________ to the nation.

A) has left B) is to leave C) leaves D) is to be left

25 Before the first non-stop flight made in 1949, it ________ necessary for all planes to land for refueling.

A) would be B) has been C) had been D) would have been

26 In Britain today women ______ 44% of the workhorse, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.

A) build up B) stand for C) make up D) conform to

27 __________ might be expected, the response to the question was very mixed.

A) As B) That C) It D) What

28 If I correct someone, I will do it with as much good humor and self-restraint as if I were the one ____________.

A) to correct B) correcting C) having corrected D) being corrected

29 Features such as height, weight, and skin color _______ from individual to individual and from face to face.

A) change B) vary C) alter D) convert

30 I make notes in the back of my diary _________ thing to be mended or replaced.

A) by B) in C) with D) of

31 The room is in a terrible mess; it _________ cleaned.

A) can’t have been B) mustn’t have been C) shouldn’t have been D) wouldn’t have been

32 A well-written composition __________ good choice of words and clear organization among other things.

A) calls on B) calls for C) calls up D) calls off

33 The traditional approach _________ with complex problems is to break them down into smaller, more easily managed problems.

A) to dealing B) in dealing C) dealing D) to deal

34 It has been revealed that some government leaders _________ their authority and position to get illegal profits for themselves.

A) employ B) take C) abuse D) overlook

35 We were struck by the extent ___________ which teachers’ decisions served the interests of the school rather than those of the students.

A) to B) for C) in D) with

36 Shelly had prepared carefully for her biology examination so that she could be sure of passing it on her first ____________.

A) intention B) attempt C) purpose D) desire

37 The ancient Egyptians are supposed _________ rockets to the moon.

A) to send B) to be sending C) to have sent D) to have been sending

38 The store had to ___________ a number of clerks because sales were down.

A) lay out B) lay off C) lay aside D) lay down

39 All the students in this class passed the English exam ________ the exception of Li Ming.

A) on B) in C) for D) with

40 Young adults ________ older people are more likely to prefer pop songs.

A) other than B) more than C) less than D) rather than

41 Writing is a slow process, requiring ________ thought, time, and effort.

A) significant B) considerable C) enormous D) numerous

42 ___________ right now, she would get there on Sunday.

A) Would she leave B) If she leaves C) Were she to leave D) If she had left

43 It’s already 5 o’clock now. Don’t you think it’s about time __________?

A) we are going home B) we go home C) we went home D) we can go home

44 Lightning is a ________ of electrical current from a cloud to the ground or from one cloud to another.

A) rush B) rainbow C) rack D) ribbon

45 Today, _________ major new products without conducting elaborate market research.

A) corporations hardly introduce ever B) corporations hardly ever introduce

C) hardly corporations introduce ever D) hardly corporations ever introduce

46 I’ve already told you that I’m going to buy it, _________.

A) however much it costs B) however does it costs much

C) how much does it cost D) no matter how it costs

47 New York ____ second in the production of apples, producing 850,000,000 pounds this year.

A) ranked B) occupied C) arranged D) classified

48 Melted iron is poured into the mixer much _________ tea is poured into a cup from a teapot.

A)in the same way like B)in the same way which C)in the same way D) in the same way as

49 By success I don’t mean ________ usually thought of when that word is used.

A) what is B) that we C) as you D) all is

50 I caught a __________ of the taxi before it disappeared around the corner of the street.

A) vision B) glimpse C) look D) scene

21. C 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. D

31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A 36. B 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. D

41. B 42. C 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. A 47. A 48. D 49. A 50. B

1997年1月大学英语四级

21 Until then, his family _________ from him for six months.

A) didn’t hear B) hasn’t been hearing C) hasn’t heard D) hadn’t heard

22 The conference _________ a full week by the time it ends.

A) must have lasted B) will have lasted C) would last D) has lasted

23 Students or teachers can participate in excursions to lovely beaches around the island at regular _________.

A) gaps B) rate C) length D) intervals

24 Physics is _________ to the science which was called natural philosophy in history.

A) alike B) equivalent C) likely D) uniform

25 There’s a man at the reception desk who seems very angry and I think he means____ trouble.

A) making B) to make C) to have made D) having make

26 After the Arab states won independence, great emphasis was laid on expanding education, with girls as well as boys ___________ to go to school.

A) to be encouraged B) been encouraged C) being encouraged D) be encouraged

27 The new appointment of our president _________ from the very beginning of next semester.

A) takes effect B) takes part C) takes place D) takes turns

28 The president made a _______ speech at the opening ceremony of the sports meeting, which encouraged the sportsmen greatly.

A) vigorous B) tedious C) flat D) harsh

29 It is useful to be able to predict the extent ______ which a price change will affect supply and demand.

A) from B) with C) to D) for

30 Finding a job in such a big company has always been ________ his wildest dreams.

A) under B) over C) above D) beyond

31 It is not easy to learn English well, but if you _______, you will succeed in the end.

A) hang up B) hang about C) hang on D) hang onto

32 It is reported that _________ adopted children want to know who their natural parents are.

A) the most B) most of C) most D) the most of

33 Last year the advertising rate _________ by 20 percent.

A) raised B) aroused C) arose D) rose

34 ________ before we depart the day after tomorrow, we should have a wonderful dinner party.

A) Had they arrived B) Would they arrive C) Were they arriving D) Were they to arrive

35 The strong storm did a lot of damage to the coastal villages: several fishing boats were _____ and many houses collapsed.

A) wrecked B) spoiled C) torn D) injured

36 The little man was __________ one metre fifty high.

A) almost more than B) hardly more than C) nearly more than D) as much as

37 As __________ announced in today’s papers, the Shanghai Export Commodities Fair is also open on Sundays.

A) being B) is C) to be D) been

38 You see the lightning _________ it happens, but you hear the thunder later.

A) the instant B) for an instant C) on the instant D) in an instant

39 The manager lost his __________ just because his secretary was ten minutes late.

A) mood B) temper C) mind D) passion

40 Great as Newton was, many of his ideas ____________ today and are being modified by the work of scientists of our time.

A) are to challenge B) may be challenged C) have been challenged D) are challenging

41 Please be careful when you are drinking coffee in case you __________ the new carpet.

A) crash B) pollute C) spot D) stain

42 I’d rather read than watch television; the programs seem _________ all the time.

A) to get worse B) to be getting worse C) to have got worse D) getting worse

43 Convenience foods which are already prepared for cooking are ________ in grocery stores.

A) ready B) approachable C) probable D) available

44 When I caught him ________ I stopped buying things there and started dealing with another shop.

A) cheating B) cheat C) to cheat D) to be cheating

45 It is important that enough money __________ to fund the project.

A) be collected B) must be collected C) was collected D) can be collected

46 Some old people don’t like pop songs because they can’t ________ so much noise.

A) resist B) sustain C) tolerate D) undergo

47 If only the committee _________ the regulations and put them into effect as soon as possible.

A) approve B) will approve C) can approve D) would approve

48 ______ one time, Manchester was the home of the most productive cotton mills in the world.

A) On B) By C) At D) Of

49 ___________ it or not, his discovery has created a stir in scientific circles.

A) Believe B) To believe C) Believing D) Believed

50 Mr. Morgan can be very sad __________, though in public he is extremely cheerful.

A) by himself B) in person C) in private D) as individual

21. D 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D

31. C 32. C 33. D 34. D 35. A 36. B 37. B 38. A 39. B 40. C

41. D 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. C 49. A 50. C

1997年6月大学英语四级

31 The medicine is on sale everywhere. You can get it at ____________ chemist’s.

A) each B) some C) certain D) any

32 You cannot be __________ careful when you drive a car.

A) very B) so C) too D) enough

33 In general, the amount that a student spends for housing should be held to one-fifth the total _________ for

living expenses.

A) acceptable B) available C) advisable D) applicable

34 Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to _____ the color of his skin.

A) with the exception of B) in the light of C) by virtue of D) regardless of

35 Housewives who do not go out to work feel they are not working to their full _______.

A) capacity B) strength C) length D) possibility

36 I hate people who __________ the end of a fil m that you haven’t seen before.

A) reveal B) rewrite C) revise D) reverse

37 He’s watching TV? He’s ________ to be cleaning h is room.

A) known B) supposed C) regarded D) considered

38 The old couple decided to _________ a boy and a girl though they had three of their own.

A) adapt B) bring C) receive D) adopt

39 The government is trying to do something to ________ better understanding between the two countries.

A) raise B) promote C) heighten D) increase

40 The newspaper did not mention the ________ of the damage caused by the fire.

A) range B) level C) extent D) quantity

41 The soldier was ___________ of running away when the enemy attacked.

A) scolded B) charged C) accused D) punished

42 Had he worked harder, he __________ the exams.

A) must have got through B) would have got through

C) permitted are freshmen D) are permitted freshmen

43 Only under special circumstances ________ to take make-up tests.

A) are freshmen permitted B) freshmen are permitted

C) permitted are freshmen D) are permitted freshmen

44 I had just started back for the house to change my clothes ___________ I heard voice s.

A) as B) when C) after D) while

45 It seems oil ________ from this pipe for some ti me. We’ll have to take the machine apart to put it right.

A) had leaked B) is leaking C) leaked D) has been leaking

46 When he arrived, he found _________ the aged and the sick at home.

A) none but B) none other than C) nothing but D) no other than

47 The pressure ________ causes Americans to be energetic, but it also puts them under a constant emotional strain.

A) to compete B) competing C) to be competed D) having competed

48 Your hair wants _________. You’d better have it done to morrow.

A) cut B) to cut C) cutting D) being cut

49 As teachers we should concern ourselves with what is said, not what we think ________.

A) ought to be said B) must say C) have to be said D) need to say

50 Once environmental damage __________, it takes many years for the system to recover.

A) has done B) is to do C) does D) is done

51 Studies show that the things that contribute most to a sense of happiness cannot be bought, __________ a good family life, friendship and work satisfaction.

A) as for B) in view of C) in case of D) such as

52 He will agree to do what you require __________ him.

A) of B) from C) to D) for

53 The mere fact _________ most people believe nuclear war would be madness does not mean that it will not occur.

A) what B) which C) that D) why

54 John seems nice person. ____________, I don’t trust h im.

A) Even though B) Even so C) Therefore D) Though

55 I don’t think it advisable that Tom ________ to the job since he has no experience.

A) is assigned B) will be assigned C) be assigned D) has been assigned

56 ________, a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor.

A) Other things being equal B) Were other things equal

C) To be equal to other things D) Other things to be equal

57 _______ that my head had cleared, my brain was also beginning to work much better.

A) For B) Now C) Since D) Despite

58 The man in the corner confessed to __________ a lie to the manager of the company.

A) have told B) be told C) being told D) having told

59 By 1929, Mickey Mouse was as popular ________ children as Coca-Cola.

A) for B) in C) to D) with

60 Because Edgar was convinced of the accuracy of this fact, he _______ his opinion.

A) struck at B) stove for C) stuck to D) stood for

31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A 36. A 37. B 38. D 39. B 40. C

41. C 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. A 48. C 49. A 50. D

51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. C 56. A 57. B 58. D 59. D 60. C

1998年1月大学英语四级

31 Although punctual himself, the professor was quite ________ used late for his lecture.

A) to have s tudents B) for students’ being C) for students to be D) to students’ being

32 You should have been more patient ________ that customer; I’m sure that selling him the watch was a possibility.

A) of B) with C) for D) at

33 Neither of the young men who had applied for a position in the university _______.

A) has been accepted B) have been accepted C) was accepted D) were accepted

34 This box is too heavy, ________ give me a hand?

A) would you mind B) would you please C) will you like to D) will you please to

35 __________ he works hard, I don’t mind when he finishes the experiment.

A) As soon as B) As well as C) So far as D) So long as

36 As early as 1647 Ohio made a decision that free, tax-supported schools must be established in every town __________ 50 households or more.

A) having B) to have C) to have had D) having had

37 People appreciate __________ with him because he has a good sense of humor.

A) to work B) to have worked C) working D) having worked

38 The man was put in the soft-padded cell lest he _______ himself.

A) injure B) had injured C) injured D) would injure

39 We love peace, yet we are not the kind of people to yield ________ any military threat.

A) up B) to C) in D) at

40 Although he knew little about the large amount of work done in the field, he succeeded __________ other more well-informed experimenters failed.

A) which B) that C) what D) where

41 If tap water were as dangerous as some people think, ________ would be getting sick.

A) a lot of more us B) more a lot of us C) a lot of us more D) a lot more of us

42 Living in the central Australian desert has its problems. _________ obtaining water is not the least.

A) for which B) to which C) of which D) in which

43 Which sport has the most expenses _______ training equipment, players’ personal equipment and uniforms?

A) in place of B) in terms of C) by means of D) by way of

44 They are going to have the serviceman _________ an electric fan in the office tomorrow.

A) install B) to install C) to be installed D) installed

45 I’m sure he is up to the job __________ he would give his mind to it.

A) if only B) in case C) until D) unless

46 The car _______ halfway for no reason.

A) broke off B) broke down C) broke up D) broke out

47 The newcomers found it impossible to ______ themselves to the climate sufficiently to make permanent homes in the new country.

A) suit B) adapt C) regulate D) coordinate

48 A __________ to this problem is expected to be found before long.

A) result B) response C) settlement D) solution

49 You have nothing to __________ by refusing to listen to our advice.

A) gain B) grasp C) seize D) earn

50 As a result of careless washing the jacket ________ to a child’s size.

A) compressed B) shrank C) dropped D) decreased

51 He hoped the firm would _________ him to the Paris branch.

A) exchange B) transmit C) transfer D) remove

52 Having decided to rent a flat, we __________ contacting all the accommodation agencies in the city.

A) set about B) set down C) set out D) set up

53 The relationship between employers and employees has been studied ________.

A) originally B) extremely C) violently D) intensively

54 __________ their differences. The couple were developing an obvious and genuine affection for each other.

A) But for B) For all C) Above all D) Except for

55 One day I _________ a newspaper article about the retirement of an English professor at a nearby state college.

A) came across B) came about C) came after D) came at

56 She was complaining that the doctor was ________ too much for the treatment he was giving her.

A) expending B) offering C) costing D) charging

57 The manager spoke highly of such _______ as loyalty, courage and truthfulness shown by his employees.

A) virtues B) features C) properties D) characteristics

58 Since the matter was extremely _______, we dealt with it immediately.

A) tough B) tense C) urgent D) instant

59 You don’t have to be in such a hurry, I would rather you _______ on business first.

A) would go B) will go C) went D) have gone

60 When I try to understand ________ that prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect, it seems to me that there are two causes.

A) why it does B) what it does C) what it is D) why it is

31. D 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. D 36. A 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. A

41. A 42. B 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B

51. A 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. C 56. C 57. D 58. B 59. B 60. C

1999年1月大学英语

41 A person’s calorie requirements vary ________ his life.

A) across B) throughout C) over D) within

42 A survey was carried out on the death rate of new-born babies in that region, ________ were surprising.

A) as results B) which results C) the results of it D) the results of which

43 Generous public funding of basic science would _________ considerable benefits for the country’s health, wealth and security.

A) lead to B) result from C) lie in D) settle down

44 In a time of social reform, peo ple’s state of mind tends to keep ___________ with the rapid changes of society.

A) step B) progress C) pace D) touch

45 __________ in an atmosphere of simple living was what her parents wished for.

A) The girl was educated B) The girl educated C) The g irl’s being educated D) The girl to be educated

46 __________ the calculation is right, scientists can never be sure that they have included all variables and modeled them accurately.

A) Even if B) As far as C) If only D) So long as

47 My train arrives in New York at eight o’clock tonight. The plane I would like to take from there _________ by then.

A) would leave B) will have left C) has left D) had left

48 The speech which he made __________ the project has bothered me greatly.

A) being concerned B) concerned C) be concerned D) concerning

49 Harry was ________ by a bee when he was collecting the honey.

A) stung B) stuck C) bitten D) scratched

50 The thief tried to open the locked door but _________.

A) in no way B) in vain C) without effect D) at a loss

51 All flights _________ because of the snowstorm, many passengers could do nothing but take the train.

A) had been canceled B) have been canceled C) were canceled D) having been canceled

52 __________ seeing the damage he had done, the child felt ashamed.

A) By B) On C) At D) For

53 Remember that customers don’t ________ about prices in th at city.

A) debate B) consult C) dispute D) bargain

54 Research findings show we spend about two hours dreaming every night, no matter what we ___________ during the day.

A) should have done B) may have done C) would have done D) must have done

55 I hope that you’ll be more careful in typing the letter. Don’t _________ anything.

A) lack B) withdraw C) omit D) leak

56 This crop does not do well in soils ___________ the one for which it has been specially developed.

A) outside B) other than C) beyond D) rather than

57 “You are very selfish. It’s high time you ________ that you are not the most important person in the world,” Edgar said to his boss angrily.

A) realized B) have realized C) realized D) should realize

58 These two areas are similar _________ they both have a high rainfall during this season.

A) to that B) besides that C) in that D) except that

59 The tomato juice left brown __________ on the front of my jacket.

A) spot B) point C) track D) trace

60 If I hadn’t stood under the ladder to catch you when you fell, you ________ now.

A) wouldn't be s miling B) couldn’t have smiled C) won’t smile D) didn’t smile

61 The committee is totally opposed ________ any changes being made in the plans.

A) of B) on C) to D) against

62 We’ll visit Europe next year _________ we have e nough money.

A) lest B) until C) unless D) provided

63 My father seemed to be in no __________ to look at my school report.

A) mood B) emotion C) attitude D) feeling

64 When he realized the police had spotted him, the man ______ the exit as quickly as possible.

A) made off B) made for C) made out D) made up

65 I was advised to arrange for insurance _________ I needed medical treatment.

A) nevertheless B) although C) in case D) so that

66 Frankly speaking, I’d rather you __________ anything about it for the time being.

A) didn’t do B) haven’t done C) don’t do D) have done

67 I’m sorry I can’t see you immediately; but if you’d like to take a seat, I’ll be with you _________.

A) for a moment B) in a moment C) for the moment D) at the moment

68 The trumpet player was certainly loud. But I wasn’t bothered by his loudness _______ by his lack of ta lent.

A) than B) more than C) as D) so much as

69 Our new house is very _________ for me as I can get to the office in five minutes.

A) adaptable B) comfortable C) convenient D) available

70 Our journey was slow because the train stopped __________ at different villages.

A) unceasingly B) gradually C) continuously D) continually

41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. B

51. D 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. C 56. B 57. A 58. C 59. A 60. A

61. C 62. D 63. A 64. B 65. C 66. A 67. B 68. D 69. C 70. D

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41.He came back late, _______ which time all the guests had already left.

A) after B) by C) at D) during

42.I'm very sorry to have _______ you with so many questions on such an occasion.

A) interfered B) offended C) impressed D) bothered

43.If the whole operation _______ beforehand, a great deal of time and money would have been lost.

A) was not planned B)has not been planned C)had not been planned D)were not planned

44.The price of beer _______ from 50 cents to $4 per liter during the summer season.

A) altered B) ranged C) separated D) differed

45.His remarks left me _______ about his real purpose.

A) wondered B) wonder C) to wonder D) wondering

46.I have heard both teachers and students _______ well of him.

A) to speak B) spoken C) to have spoken D) speak

47.Our son doesn't know what to _______ at the university; he can't make up his mind about his future.

A) take in B) take up C) take over D) take after

48.The house was very quiet, _______ as it was on the side of a mountain.

A) isolated B) isolating C) being isolated D) having been isolated

49.Although they plant trees in this area every year, the tops of some hills are still _______.

A) blank B) hollow C) vacant D) bare

50.Being a pop star can be quite a hard life, with a lot of travelling _______heavy schedules.

A) with regard to B) as to C) in relation to D) owint to

51.Tony is very disappointed _______ the results of the exam.

A) with B) for C) toward D) on

52.William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, _______ defended the right of every citizen to freedom of choice in religion.

A) peculiarly B) indifferently C) vigorously D) inevitably

53.I hope all the precautions against air pollution, _______ suggested by the local government, will be seriously considered here.

A) while B) since C) after D) as

54.When people become unemployed, it is _____ which is often worse than lack of wages.

A) laziness B) poverty C) idleness D) inability

55.I've never been to Beijing, but it's the place _______.

A) where I'd like to visit B) in which I'd like to visit

C) I most want to visit D) that I want to visit it most

56._______ his sister, Jack is quiet and does not easily make friends with others.

A) Dislike B) Unlike C) Alike D) Liking

57.This crop has similar qualities to the previous one, _______ both wind

type of soil.

A) being B) been C) to be D) having been.

58._______ you are leaving tomorrow, we can eat dinner together tonight.

A) For B) Since C) Before D) While

59.Some people would like to do shopping on Sundays since they expect to pick up wonderful _______ in the

marker.

A) batteries B) bargains C) baskets D) barrels

60.We have been told that under no circumstances _______ the telephone in the office for personal affairs.

A) may we use B) we may use C) we could use D) did we use

61.In previous times, when fresh meat was in short _______, pigeons were kept by many households as a source of food.

A) store B) provision C) reserve D) supply

_______ for our defense.

A) had been taken B) would be taken C) be taken D) to be taken

63.A thief who broke into a church was caught because traces of wax, found on his clothes, _______ from the sort of candles used only in churches.

A) had come B) coming C) come D) that came

A) ordering B) arranging C) tidying up D) clearing away

65.I was _______ the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived.

A) to B) on C) at D) in

66.In no country _______ Britain, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day.

A) other than B) more than C) better than D) rather than

67.A lorry _______ Jane's cat and sped away.

A) ran over B) ran into C) ran through D) ran down

68.The project _______ by the end of 2000, wil expand the city's telephone network to cover 1,000,000 users.

A) accomplished B) being accomplished

C) to be accomplished D) having been accomplished

A) If being B) It is C) There is D) There being

70.Those gifts of rare books that were given to us were deeply _______.

A) appreciated B) approved C) appealed D) applied

41.B 42.D 43.C 44.B 45.D 46.D 47.B 48.A 49.A 50.D

51.A 52.C 53.D 54.C 55.B 56.B 57.A 58.B 59.B 60.A

61.D 62.C 63.A 64.C 65.B 66.A 67.A 68.C 69.C 70.A

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41. She ought to stop work；she has a headache because she ______ too long.

A) has been reading B) had read C) is reading D) read

42. Niagara Falls is a great tourist ______ drawing millions of visitors every year.

A) attention B) attraction C) appointment D) arrangement

43. I don't mind ______ the decision as long as it is not too late.

A) you to delay making B) your delaying making

C) your delaying to make D) you delay to make

44. The hopes goals，fears and desires widely between men and women，between the rich

and the poor.

A) alter B) shift C) transfer D) vary

45. Corn originated in the New World and thus was not known in Europe until Columbus

found it ______ in Cuba.

A) being cultivated B) been cultivated C) having cultivated D) cultivating

46. The sale usually takes place outside the house,with the audience _____ on benches，

chairs or boxes.

A) having seated B) seating C) seated D) having been seated

47. This kind of glasses manufactured by experienced craftsmen ______ comfortably.

A) is worn B) wears C) wearing D) are worn