大学英语三级第二阶段词汇测试

第二次阶段测验Part I 单项选择Directions: Choose the best answer from the four choices.1. There will be no time to ______ —the press conference will begin in a few minutes.[A] stay [B] linger [C] remain [D] hang2. The decorations are well in ______ with the environment.[A] taste [B] tune [C] tone [D] turn3. A national debate is now_________ about the manner in which we as a society should protect our natural resources.[A]under construction [B]under control [C]under way [D]under observation4. There are a number of different forms of business ownership, such as partnerships, corporations and ______ ventures.[A] united [B] combined [C] joint [D] common5. They hold on to the faith that the value of life depends on its _____ and not its success.[A] quality [B] respect [C] worth [D] dignity6. The Red Cross assists ______of natural and man-made disasters.[A] victims [B] targets [C] objects [D] subjects7. Thinking about the movie Clock-stoppers, I got to_________ what the world would look like if you could stop time.[A]wondering [B]wonder [C]wandering [D]wander8. The terrorists’ attack has not _______ the US economy.[A] disabled [B] injured [C] crippled [D] cursed9. The couple has _____ gone for a travel since they got their baby. They are totally occupied by housework.[A] nearly [B] merely [C] scarcely [D] narrowly10. I should like to express my ____________ to all members of the lab for their contribution to the breakthrough.[A]grateful [B]gratitude [C]blessing [D] reassurance11. When total taxes are _______ from personal income, the reminder is called disposable income.[A] substituted [B] subscribed [C] submitted [D] subtracted12. She was ____ on her opponents throughout the race, but only overtook them at the very end.[A] gaining [B] putting [C] carrying [D] passing13. Her wedding is approaching. She is counting the days______.[A] forward [B] backward [C] inward [D] outward14. John was so___________ in playing the computer games that he was unaware of thingshappening round him.[A]immersed [B]devoted [C] concentrated [D]occupied15. The horses _____ up a cloud of dust.[A] jumped [B] sprang [C] blew [D] kicked16. The pilot can ______ the helicopter forward, backward, or to either side.[A] tilt [B] pile [C] bulge [D] pad17. She had spent a ______ day in the dormitory preparing for the final examinations.[A] scary [B] merry [C] merciless [D] dreary18. Do you have any______ skills that will be of use to you in the job you are applying for?[A] unique [B]detailed [C] sincere [D]specific19. Women who do manual work have easy _______.[A] carrying [B] distributions [C] deliveries [D] sending20. I was awakened by hearing my own name spoken in a ______.[A] whisper [B] whistle [C] private [D] public21. According to the school regulations students will have to ______ for permission to studyabroad.[A] call [B] look [C] pass [D] apply22. His behavior doesn’t __________ his principles.[A] compare with [B]accord with [C]get along with [D]identify with23. Member nations of the UN ______ to settle their disputes peacefully and to refrain from usingforce.[A] pledge [B] assure [C]convince [D] swear24. Three weeks passed, and nothing was ______ of the missing boy.[A] spoken [B] talked [C] heard [D] thought25. John ______ his eyes by reading too much small print.[A] stretched [B] strained [C] stained [D] stared26. The sick whale will be taken care of by the scientists before being _______.[A] turned up [B] turned down [C] turned loose [D] turned out27. On occasions what I said didn’t _____ in my daughter’s brain.[A] record [B] show [C] register [D] effect28. Why don’t you__________ the order so that I perform first and he performs second?[A]exchange [B]upturn [C]reverse [D]dump29. Red meat, usually high in fat and calories, is harmful if eaten to ________.[A] access [B] mess [C] essence [D] excess30. After the operation the old man had to stay _____ his feet.[A] off [B] on [C] in [D] away31. Even when she didn’t say anything you could see her _______ things ______ in her mind.[A]turning…over [B]switching…on [C]turning… away [D]kicking…up32. The reporters____________ the corruption of several high officials in the government, and,consequently, they had been asked to resign from office.[A]discovered [B]displayed [C]exposed [D]presented33. The working conditions in my new job are excellent, ______, I am not impressed.[A] and the rest [B] among the rest[C] like the rest [D] but for the rest34. If a salesperson is paid on ______, the amount they receive depends on the amount they sell.[A] mission [B] section [C] procession [D] commission35. Our math teacher has been _____ up in bed with acute flu for a week.[A] pulled [B] laid [C] made [D] given36. After marrying late and_____________ years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen andher husband Randy, had twins.[A]undergoing [B]spending [C]suffering [D]encountering37. Don’t _______ at him just because he speaks English with Tangshan accent.[A] mock [B] rasp [C] ridicule [D] shout38. The company has apparently recovered from several ______ years.[A] bare [B] scarce [C] lean [D] slim39. He has failed many times in his attempts. He has only _______ to make it a success.[A] nine chances out of ten [B] even chances[C] ten to one chance [D] one chance in ten40. How can I ever ____________ you for your kindness?[A]reward [B]repay [C]award [D]pay41. It was estimated that the _____ storm killed at least several thousand people and left more thanone million without homes.[A] fierce [B] acute [C] fragile [D] tranquil42. _______ from more than 170 nations converged on Paris for the Earth Summit.[A] Representatives [B] Agents [C] Staff [D] Visitors43. His office is on the fifteenth floor of a ______building.[A] 28 stories [B] 28-story [C] 28-soties [D] 28-storied44. He has a few friends that he can trust, friends that will under no circumstances ______ him.[A] bark [B] stalk [C] lash [D] betray45. The mother has got too much _______ to worry about her own problems.[A] from her mind [B] out of her mind[C] on her mind [D] after her mind46. The teacher tried to ______________his students the necessity of being honest.[A]impress with [B]impress upon [C]impress by [D]impress at47. Absence____________ little passion and increases great ones, just as the wind blows out acandle and fans a fire.[A]. alleviates [B]reduces [C]decreases [D]diminishes48. I think the story is a mixture of fact and ______.[A] fashion [B] fuss [C] feast [D] fancy49. After four___________ election defeats, the Labour Party once again faces the painful task ofreconstruction.[A] constant [B]successive [C] continuous [D] persistent50. People appreciate ____________with him because he has a good sense of humor.[A]to work [B]to have worked [C]working [D]having worked51. The cook put the meat on a plate, _____________ it with salt and pepper. Wrapped up theplate in aluminum foil and then placed it in the oven to roast.[A]littered [B]splashed [C]sprinkled [D]sprayed52. Neither high prices nor high wages could explain the ______ depression and massunemployment.[A] pessimistic [B] potential [C] presentable [D] persistent53. Severe vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to mental ______.[A] nonsense [B] disorder [C] softness [D] confusion54. “If I am going to weed the garden, who’s going to do the _______?”——“The washingmachine, of course.”[A] prayer [B] quoting [C] laundry [D] unloading55. The singer’s style ______ jazz and country music.[A] mingles [B] unites [C] relates [D] merges56. Grandma always paid attention to the need, wishes and feelings of those around her. She wasthe most___________ woman I’ve ever known.[A]considerable [B]considering [C]considered [D]considerate57. I’m driving into town so I can _____ you off on the way.[A] drop [B] fall [C] sink [D] lay58. Whenever I _____ like talking, they were ready to listen.[A] sensed [B] found [C] sounded [D] felt59. If the fire alarm is sounded, all residents are requested to _________ in the courtyard.[A]assemble [B] cluster [C]crowd [D]accumulate60. The month I spent with Microsoft last year still stands _____ in my mind.[A] off [B] out [C] away [D] inside61. Sam had a car accident on his way to work. _____ he recovered, but the accident left apermanent scar on his mind.[A] In time [B] On time [C] All the time [D] By the time62. The steps have been _______ by the feet of thousands of visitors.[A] thrown away [B] worn away [C] put away [D] faded away63. As the boat picked up speed, the coastline ___________ into the distance until finally itbecame invisible.[A]faded [B]receded [C]moved [D]withdrew64. Another man was rescued as he ______ to a stump (树桩) near the riverbank.[A] captured [B] compelled [C] clung [D] confirmed65. Acupuncture（针灸）is good for some medical conditions but it has its ______ .[A] contributions [B] limitations [C] conditions [D] restrictions66. I was feeling worried about the exam, but the teacher_____________ me.[A]insured [B]reassured [C]assured [D]ensured67. He sat in a ______________ and caught a cold.[A]storm [B] stream [C]current [D]draught68. _______ Peter from Tokyo to the Boston office was a smart idea.[A] Transferring [B] Transforming [C] Translating [D]Transporting69. Every morning we can hear various birds ________ one another in the park.[A] calling to [B] calling on [C] calling off [D] calling out70. He made a living by doing ___________ jobs in London.[A]odd [B]extra [C]spare [D]small71. Wal-Mart is a company that operates a variety of ______ chain stores.[A] retail [B] retile [C] rotary [D] reflection72. In Christian theology, the first ______ was committed by Adam.[A] crime [B] sin [C] evil [D] guilt73. He is looked down on because of his _____________ background.[A]homely [B]modest [C]simple [D]humble74. What do Mr. Behrman and Mrs. Jones have in _______ in terms of their personality?[A] common [B] general [C] usual [D] similar75. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____________ the car if I can.[A]in spite of [B]regardless of [C]in addition to [D]rather than76. The ugly duckling ______ into the milk-pan, and splashed the milk about the room.[A] fluttered [B] flourished [C] featured [D] faded77. This week's broadcast _____________ a report on victims of domestic violence.[A]shows [B]features [C]characterizes [D]covers78. Amid roars of applause, she concluded her speech and returned to her seat, leaving many of uswith eyes ______.[A] peering [B] dreaming [C] streaming [D] weeping79. The birds sang to warn other birds off their ______.[A] land [B] nation [C] territory [D] region80. ______ yourself, play fair. That’s what every mother teaches her child to do.[A] Present [B] Perform [C] Behave [D] Build81. The small village __________ the death of many people during the conflict between two sides.[A]noticed [B]saw [C]had [D]observed82. I didn’t sleep well last night as all the heating ______.[A] took off [B] came off [C] gave off [D] went off83. He was trying to ______ why the camera wasn’t working.[A] figure out [B] figure on [C] figure up [D] figure in84. People like to be surprised, believe it or not. It saves them from ______.[A] boredom [B] freedom [C] wisdom [D] kingdom85. One tends to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whether the_________ be true or false.[A]requirement [B]announcement [C]statement [D]account86. After a few minutes, my blood pressure became normal and I was allowed to ______ again.[A] sit down [B] sit up [C] seat up [D] seat down87. Please send me any _______ you have on camping holidays in Spain.[A] culture [B] literature [C] letter [D] message88. After he had dried his face and not knowing what else to do, dried it again, the boy turnedaround, wondering _____ next.[A] how [B] which [C] when [D] what89. Science, in particular, involves the conscientious ____________ for truth and permits of nodeceit.[A]work [B]passion [C]awareness [D]quest90. South Koreans ______ crazy when they learned that their soccer players beat Spanish team inthe semi-finals.[A] came [B] made [C] went [D] sounded91. Theory is based on practice and ___________ serves practice.[A]by turn [B]in turn [C]as a result [D] above all92. Waitress! Do you call this thing coffee? It tastes ______ gasoline.[A] on [B] like [C] off [D] of93. I could feel my heart _______ as I went on stage to collect the prize.[A] beat [B] knock [C] pound [D] strike94. People are working to increase the use of energy now that they have fewer supplies of________ fuels.[A]solar [B]traditional [C]particular [D]usual95. How I wish the little girl who supported herself _____ selling matches could survive at the end of the story![A] in [B] against [C] by [D] for96. He ___________ his rage and walked out of the room.[A]accepted [B]consumed [C]swallowed [D]absorbed97. V olunteers bundled them into goody bags and delivered them to Riker’s several times a year,_______ Christmas and Mother’s Day.[A] included [B] including [C] excluded [D] excluding98. How many people are in favor of __________ capital punishment?[A]bringing around [B]bringing back [C]bringing in [D]bringing to99. It isn't a personal letter, so please type it on company____________.[A]library [B]diary [C]stationery [D]summary 100. It happens in a ________ but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.[A] light [B] word [C] flash [D] hurryPart II 选词填空Directions: Fill in the gaps with words or phrases chosen from the box and put the number into the bracket.2.( ) He delivered a speech on the ______of all the graduates on Graduation Day.3.( ) Professor True_______ all his students with his great knowledge of history.4.( ) He felt strange ______so many people.5.( ) If you ______it in the right way, you will soon get it finished.1.( ) The task will not be _____________ in one generation.2.( ) The new government is less oppressive, but violence still ________ the country.3. ( ) The policeman _______ for the motorcar to stop.4．( ) The soldiers _________ towards the capital of the enemy country.5. （）It is said that lemon juice has a _______ power on Pneumonia victims.Section C1. When it was light enough Johnsy, the merciless, _______ that the shade be raised.2. Thousands of years ago small-pox ________ some Native Indian tribes.3. Scarcely able to speak ________, Johnsy seemed unable to cling to life.4. That evening the busy doctor invited her into the hallway of the hospital with a ______eyebrow.5. She was only ______ aware of the risk.1. There are still all those orders to type up and I must remember to add my ______ to them beforeI post it off.2. Sue pulled the shade down, and Behrman into the other room.3. Britain imports over 100,000 birds each year, but 20,000 die in _____.4. Even after repeated ______, he still walks with a tilt.5. An additional $100 million will be spent on the rebuilding of the poorest _____ of the city over the next five years.Part III 词形转换Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the word in brackets.Section A1.The more I thought about it, the more _____ I became. (shame)2.Strong winds blew the ship ______. (shore)3.The pump shut off as a result of a ______ failure. (mechanic)4.To show our ______for all your hard work, we’d like to give you a bonus. (appreciate)5.Do remember that only through ______ can one achieve success. (persistent)Section BOld Behrman was a painter who lived on the ground floor beneath them. He was past sixty and had a long white beard 1 (curl) down over his chest. Despite 2 (look) the part, Behrman was a 3 (fail) in art. For forty years he had been always about to paint a masterpiece, but had never yet begun it. He earned a little by serving as a model to those young artists who could not pay the price of a 4 (profession). He drank gin to 5 (exceed), and still talked of his coming masterpiece.Part IV. 句子翻译Directions: Translate the following sentences into English using the phrases in the brackets.1.除非他努力摆脱自身的局限，他是无力谋生的。