大学英语精读Book2 词汇复习题

UNIT 8 MONEY1. Mr. Verder never thought that he would become a member of the board of directors (董事会) because of his __________ origin.A. humbleB. previousC. criticalD. false2. __________ he told us __________.A. Until; that we understoodB. Not until; did we understandC. It was not until; that did we understandD. Not until; then we understood3. Now Thomson has obtained __________ from his boss to extend the field of his investigation.A. purchaseB. insuranceC. determinationD. permission4. __________ I had calmed down, my brain was also beginning to work much better.A. ForB. Now thatC. LestD. Despite5. My mother is anxious to hear any information __________ the results of election.A. concernedB. being concernedC. concerningD. having concerned6. I spent the whole day repairing the car. The work was __________ easy.A. nothing butB. anything butC. something exceptD. all but7.They are turned around in a huge machine to get them __________ the forces they will experience in space flight.A. useB. usedC. used toD. be used to8. Barbara __________ in doing it again though she had failed more than a dozen times.A. consistedB. insistedC. persistedD. assisted9. Very few experts __________ with completely new answers to the world's economic problems.A. come toB. come roundC. come onD. come up10. Conservative (保守的) people tend to __________ traditional ideas.A. stick toB. turn outC. set asideD. take over 11. The development of industry __________ the attitudes of men toward art and architecture.A. effectedB. spunC. affectedD. instructed12. My __________ to this problem is quite different from his.A. mannerB. approachC. behaviorD. means13. John __________ the results of the election with amazing accuracy.A. examinedB. predictedC. overlookedD. governed14. Disabled people should not be __________ the chances to study in university.A. forbiddenB. preventedC. rejectedD. denied15. The Prime Minister refused to __________ on the rumor that he had planned to give up his position.A. relateB. frownC. commentD. catchUNIT 7 CULTURE1. He left the spot immediately, afraid of being ________ in the car accident.A. connectedB. takenC. seatedD. involved2. As the dictionary says, “graciousness” ________ means being polite, kind and generous.A. literallyB. gracefullyC. exactlyD. constantly3. He insisted that she ________ improve her oral English by doing a lot of practice.A. couldB. wouldC. mightD. should4. We don't believe that those special kinds of leaves are _______.A. actualB. edibleC. ridiculousD. comprehensive5. She was scared to ________ her father’s wishes.A. go aboutB. go throughC. go againstD. go on6. Many a parent ________ to go through this same painful process.A. haveB. hasC. are havingD. is having7. ________ the war finally came to an end.A. It was not until 1972 thatB. No sooner it was 1972 thanC. Hardly it was 1972 thatD. Scarcely it was 1972 when8. He drove to the airport to ________ Mr. Dixon who came to see him from Orillia.A. pick upB. set outC. call forD. tone down9. It is considerate ________ you to do me a favor at this moment.A. toB. forC. ofD. about10. “Please don't worry. We'll give you a _____ delivery of your purchase.” the shop assistant said.A. briefB. promptC. nastyD. well-intentioned11. It is so heavy that it can only be lifted with our ________ effort.A. jointB. equalC. aptD. courteous12. She ________ crying very helpful to express her sadness.A. considersB. confirmsC. believesD. pretends13. The plan had been ________, which made him very angry.A. called offB. called upC. called inD. called on14. He smoking when he was still a teenager.A. slipped intoB. got used toC. took leave ofD. contributed to15. Haughtiness invites losses while brings profits.A. dignityB. uprightnessC. respectD. modesty16. We've decided to negotiate the employers about our wage claim.A. toB. onC. forD. with17. The children were from their father.A. leftB. segregatedC. keptD. parted18. makes waste.A. HurryB. RushC. HasteD. Hastiness19. The frightened people fled the fire.A. offB. fromC. withD. away20. Inflation saving.A. admonishesB. discouragesC. warnsD. deters21. I would fire and water to find out the truth of that matter.A. go throughB. work throughC. run throughD. put through22. This is a translation; the is in French.A.archetypeB. copyC. originalD. fake23. We were thinking of surprising Helen with a birthday present, but Peterthe beans by asking her what she would like.A. spreadB. sloppedC. shedD. spilled24. He is too to criticism.A. sensibleB. responsiveC. activeD. sensitive25. The food was excellent, and the wine.A. likelyB. as wellC. likewiseD. alikeUNIT 6 FOOD1. You shouldn’t go swimming until your food has had a chance to ________.A) digest B) swallow C) melt D) disappear2. I ________ a few words of Turkish when I was in Istanbul.A) picked out B) picked off C) picked through D) picked up3. His casual clothes were not appropriate ____ such occasion.A) for B) with C) on D) at4. ______ dogs do not bite.A) Barking B) Crying C) Speaking D) Talking5.____ the company is losing a lot of money.A) Affluently B) Apparently C) Appealingly D) Appallingly6. Most of the parents agree to ___ their children to smoke.A) forebode B) ban C) forbid D) prohibit7. The album___ many memorable songs.A) contains B) holds C) accommodates D) concludes8. He told me that the firm could not afford ___ such large salaries.A) to pay B) to paying C) at paying D) in paying9. A good ____ is a good sauce.A) appellate B) apprentice C) appetite D) appetency10. He is consumed________ the large amount of money for his tuition fee.A) at B) in C) into D) with11. In China, we saw evidence everywhere _________ a real effort was being made to promote tourism.A) what B) that C) / D) which12. Many of your suggestions are ____________ the new plan.A) combined into B) put into C) incorporated into D) made into13. Jane’s pale face suggested that she _____ ill, and her parents suggested that she ___ a medical examination.A) be…have B) was… had C) be… must have D) was… have14. Ancient Egyptians knew of means to _____ dead bodies from decay.A) conserve B) reserve C) deserve D) preserve15. 100 grams of termites contain more than ______ as 100 grams of cooked hamburger.A) as many twice calories B) twice as many caloriesC) twice as much calorie D) twice calories as many16. ______ the wide variety of food habits in the world, a relatively small number of basic plants and animals supply most of the world’s food.A) While B) Though C) Despite D) With17. He hoped the firm would ____ him to Paris branch.A) transform B) transmit C) transfer D) transport18. Make sure you choose a _______ of different books so that you can learn some new vocabulary each times.A) variation B) variety C) variable D) array19. Jonny is very ______________ -- he can make the most remarkable sculptures(雕塑) from the most ordinary materials.A) instinctive B) ingenious C) efficient D) experienced20. The hotel has successfully ___________ comfort with convenience.A) combined B) connected C) associated D) joinedUNIT 4 PSYCHOLOGY IN OUR DAILY LIFE1. She is __________ to me by marriage.A) associated B) related C). addicted D) extended2. A Russian space __________ is currently orbiting the Earth.A) tablet B) case C) shell D) capsule3. This will __________ pressure on the trains to some extent.A) reveal B) recover C) relieve D) reassure4. The claim ______ the fact that every year more and more money is being spenton arms.A) backs down B) backs off C) backs up D) backs out5. I'd like to _____ five hundred dollars to my current account.A) shift B) move C) change D) transfer6. Rain is expected to __________ to all parts of the country by this evening.A) expand B) extend C) extent D) expend7. You need a very __________ manager to increase the rate of production.A) adoring B) effective C) preferable D) dynamic8. The final decision __________ the general manager.A) rests with B) goes with C) relies with D) depends with9. Your idea is good in theory, but it doesn't __________ in practice.A) help B) run C) react D) work10. __________, I'm glad you made that mistake, for it will serve as a warning toyou.A) In a way B) In some way C) In other way D) In no way11. The study might __________ new possibilities for further breakthroughs.A) open up B) close up C) wind up D) turn up12. It is better to express your anger, __________ bottle it up.A) other than B) instead of C) rather than D) more than13. He’s ___________a lot of people _________ he’s a millionaire.A) fooled …to believe B) fool …to believeC) fooled …to believing D) fooled…into believing14. He fell off the bike and hurt his leg yesterday. __________ he had to be away from school for two or three months.A) Nevertheless B) As a result C) Furthermore D) Though15. __________ I know is __________ I want to live a different kind of life.A) All…that B) All…what C) All that…/D) All what…that16. Nowadays many people are so___________ to mobile games that they become smart phone addicts(低头族).A) absorbed B) addicted C) concentrated D) attracted17. A dark suit is __________ to a light one for evening wear.A) more suitable B) preferable C) more flexible D) more practicable18. The defendant(被告) couldn’t _________ for the fact that the money was found in his house.A) account B) allow C) answer D) apply19. ____________ seasickness, stay outdoors on the top deck and focus on the horizon.A) In case B) In the case C) In case of D) In the case of20. Tom __________ himself that everything was ready.A) insured B) ensured C) assumed D) assuredUNIT 3 BORN TO WIN1. Considering what he did, I think the punishment was ________.A) accurate B) accidental C) appropriate D) additional2. I wouldn't tell any secrets to Linda if I were you — she's not very________.A) flexible B) trustworthy C) memorable D) dependent3. He ran away from home because it was hard to _______ his parents' expectations.A) enter into B) call for C) come to D) live up to4. In the past few years, the fast food restaurant has improved the cooking skill to ____________ different customers.A) appeal to B) apply to C) turn to D) contribute to5. These tests are too difficult—they go beyond the _______ of a 12-year-old child.A) capability B) quality C) limitation D) explanation6. The situation ________ for the government to take immediate action.A) demands B) needs C) calls D) requires7. Economic issues ________ the election campaign.A) evaluated B) dominated C) resisted D) prospered8. This is the ____ piano on which the composer created some of his greatest works.A) genuine B) real C) original D) actual9. He was an extraordinary man of courage. So when danger came, he would never ________.A) hold on B) hold back C) hold up D) hold off 10. Fortunately, the three lost children were found ________.A) safe and sound B) safely and soundlyC) injured and homeless D) homelessly11. Scientists would soon be able to ____ human genes to control the ageing process.A) deal B) operate C) handle D) manipulate12. I can recognize your handwriting anywhere — it's ________.A) unaware B) rare C) unique D) rigid13. We Chinese ________ the Spring Festival as the beginning of a year.A) think B) serve C) see D) look14. I know we need some extra help but it's ___ of finding the right person for the job.A) an affair B) a thing C) a business D) a matter15. He decided to ________ his energies into something useful, instead of sitting in front of the TV set all day long.A) carry B) channel C) take D) bring16. According to the recent survey, residents of this island have the longest life ____________: 77.2 years.A) rank B) scale C) span D) scope17. Eating too much greasy food can___ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A) attribute to B) attend to C) contribute to D) devote to18. In this key university only under special circumstances ___ to take make-up tests.A) are students permitted B) permitted are studentsC) students are permitted D) are permitted students19. The speaker will deal with a wide ______ of issues affecting professional women.A) succession B) range C) number D) scale20. The supermarket is __________ a box of sugar to everyone who comes today.A) giving up B) taking away C) giving away D) turning overUNIT 1 LOVE1. He ________ himself very quickly to the heat of the country.A. subjectedB. adjustedC. devotedD. entitled2. He is late again today. I'll ________ that he will not be late tomorrow.A. see to itB. see toC. see forD. see it3. The new comers found it impossible to ________ themselves to the climatesufficiently to make permanent homes in the new country.A. suitB. regulateC. adaptD. coordinate4. They felt helpless, ________, and incapable of handling the job.A. confidentB. enviousC. independentD. insecure5. A lot of these children have been ________ of a normal home life.A. deprivedB. criticizedC. urgedD. participated6. ________ mistakes and weaknesses, it did a great deal of good work inside thetrade union.A. No matter whatB. AlthoughC. In spiteD. Despite7. He never laughed, ________ lose his temper.A. or he ever didB. or did he everC. nor did he everD. nor he ever did8. ________ I had calmed down, my brain was also beginning to work muchbetter.A. Now thatB. AlthoughC. DespiteD. While9. Many people complain of the rapid ________ of modern life.A. rateB. speedC. paceD. growth10. Astronauts are ________ to all kinds of tests before they are actually sent up ina spacecraft.A. inclinedB. subjectedC. subjectD. coordinated11. But a regular inspection every four or five years cannot provide enoughinformation ________ to judge the effectiveness of a school.A. at whichB. with whichC. by whichD. to which12. Maggie ran back to the kitchen, eggs ________ carefully in her hands.A. heldB. were heldC. holdingD. to be held13. 54% people said they often feel impatient, ________ or irritable at work,especially when demand gets high.A. frustratedB. unworthyC. crippledD. devoted14. Sometimes even the best writers find themselves ________ for words.A. are lostB. to be lostC. loseD. lost15. We’re playing the game just for fun, so why should we stick to those _____rules?A. efficientB. complicatedC. indignantD. reluctant16. At the party we found that shy girl her mother all the time.A. depending onB. coinciding withC. adhering toD. clinging to17. This information is strictly _________. You mustn’t let___ about it.A. confident …outB. confidential…onC. confined… downD. confirmed… out18. The insects are so small that they are difficult __________ without using amicroscope(显微镜).A. in seeingB. to be seenC. to seeD. being seen19. Luck is a rare ________, but the harder a manager works the more he has of it.A. jewelB. commodityC. treasureD. value20. We left the conference, there obviously no point in staying.A. wasB. to beC. beingD. having。