高三英语专项精练
1. Unfortunately, when I got to his office, he _____, so we only had time for ____ words.
A. was just leaving; a few B. has just left; a few
C. was just leaving; few D. had just left; few
2. Mike _____ a restless man. He kept moving from country to country.
A. must be B. should be C. must have been D. should have been
3. ____ many times, but he couldn’t understand it.
A. Though he had been told B. He was told C. Having been told D. Being told
4. ---- Look! There is some dirt on your face. ----- _____.
A. So it is B. There it is C. So there is D. So is there.
5. He must have stayed up last night, ____ he is sleepy.
A. because B. for C. as D. because of
6. Please tell me _____ you want your coffee, black with milk or with sugar.
A. what B. that C. when D. how
7. _____ the instructions, the worker knew _____ the new type of computer.
A. Following; how to do with B. Having been given; how to operate
C. Followed; what to do with D. Given; what to do with
8. _____, the class began.
A. Having taken their places B. Having taken their seats
C. All the students having taken their seats D. Every student had sat down
9. He’d better leave now, _____ he will miss the bus.
A. unless B. if else C. ore else D. if…not
10. The coat will not lose its colour _____ he ridded himself of constantly.
A. if not B. unless C. until D. till
11. He hasn’t learned anything _____ he ridded himself of complacency.
A. if…not B. until C. if else D. unless
12. ____ we knew the facts, we didn’t’ realize that they were blackmailing us.
A. Until B. Unless C. After D. If …not
13. Mr. Palmer _____ the directions given him in the letter.
A. took B. gave C. offered D. have
14. I don’t’ really work here; I _____ until the new secretary arrives.
A. just help out B. have just helped out C. will just help out D. am just helping out
15. Tom, ___ the enemy troops are stationed beyond that mountain before we can make a sudden attack at night.
A. make sure that B. see to it that C. see to it whether D. make sure whether
16. ____ he is ill, we’ll do the work for him.
A. Seeing that B. No matter how C. However D. Seeing to it that
17.____ this method doesn’t work, let’s try another.
A. Since B. Unless C. if… not D. Until
18. He don’t’ come to see me for ages, ____ he was busy.
A. since B. unless C. if…not D. until
19. ____ he doesn’t come tomorrow, what’s to be done?
A. Providing B. Since C. Now that D. Unless
20. ____ circumstances permit, we will build an aristocratic school in this place.
A. Provided B. Since C. Now that D. Unless
21. ______ it rained, we would still go.
A. Supposing B. Unless C. If…not D. If not
22. In order to measure matter, ______.
A. units of weight, volume and length are used
B. units of weight , volume and length should be used
C. we must have units of weight, volume and length
D. we are necessary to have units of weight, volume and length
23. To run machines, _____.
A. we use electricity B. electricity is used
C. electricity must be used D. we are necessary to use electricity
24. To run a direct current motor, _____ a direct current source.
A. it must be connected to B. it must connect to
C. we must connect it to D. we must be connected it to
25. In order to keep up the room temperature, _____ into the stove.
A. some coal had to be added B. we must add some coal
C. some coal must be added D. we must add some coals
26. ____ from the top of this mountain, our city looks beautiful.
A. Seen B. Seeing C. To see D. When I see
27. _____, water chang3es into steam.
A. Heating B. Heated C. To heat D. Heat
28. ____ his thick space suit, Leonov stepped outside the bellows into the empty black space.
A. Dressing B. To put on C. Wear D. Dressed in
29. ____ with advanced technology, they solved many problems in production.
A. Arming B. Armed C. Arm D. To be armed
30. ____ as a building material, wood is not very strong.
A. Considered B. Considering C. Having been considered D. Consider
31. Greatly moved by the film, ______.
A. tears came to his eyes B. tears couldn’t be held back
C. he couldn’t hold back his tears D. his eyes came to tears
32. ____ the players began the game.
A. Having taken our seats B. taking our seats
C. Being taken the seats D. After we took our seats.
33. _____ in the rain, he was wet through.
A. Having caught B. Having Been caught C. Catching D. Having been catching
34. ___ what you said, you should be praised.
A. Judging from B. Judged from C. Being judged D. To judge from
35.____, so the baby had to go hungry.
A. There being no food left B. There was no food left
C. Because there was no food left D. As there was no food left.
36. ____, but can you tell me how to get to the station?
A. I’m sorry B. Do me a favour C. Excuse me D. I beg your pardon
37. ____ when his father tried to beat him.
A. Out did the boy rush B. Out rushed the boy
C. The boy has rushed out D. I beg your pardon.
38. ___ his key in the office, so he had to go back to get it.
A. Having left B. Leaving C. Having been left D. He had left
39. We_____ the letter yesterday, but it didn’t arrive.
A. must have got B. should get C. had got D. ought to have got
40. ____ enough time, but I still couldn’t do it better.
A. Given B. Having given C. Giving D. I was given
41. You didn’t do as I told you, or you _____.
A. would succeed B. would have succeeded C. were to succeed D. should succeed
42. He reminded me of what I should do, otherwise ____.
A. I had forgotten it B. I have forgotten it C. I forgot D. I would have forgotten it
43. _____ when my heart was young and gay.
A. Gone are the days B. Gone the days are C. Are the days gone D. Are gone the days
44. We didn’t have them washed, ______.
A. nor do we know who did it B. we do not know who did it
C. nor did we know who had D. we nor know who did it
45. I didn’t get the work done, ____.
A. I didn’t know who did it B. nor do I know who did it
C. I neither knew who had it done D. neither did I know who got it done
46. ____ your head, then you _____ a good idea.
A. Use; will have B. To use; had had C. Using; have D. Used; had
47. I’d like to borrow a copy of Sister Carrie. ____, but the book is out.
A. Excuse me B. Pardon C. Sorry D. I’m afraid
48. ____, so he didn’t go to school.
A. Mother being ill B. His mother was ill
C. Because his mother was ill D. Being ill
49. Five minutes earlier, and we ____ the last train.
A. caught B. could catch C. could have caught D. were able to catch
50. You shouldn’t to go to the football match; ____, it’s starting to snow.
A. although B. besides C. except D. however
51. You shouldn’t go out on such a dark night; _____ , it was raining so hard.
A. however B. besides C. while D. in fact
52. This task is very difficult; ______, time presses.
A. however B. besides C. while D. although
53.This composition is all right; there is room for improvement, ____.
A. however B. besides C. while D. though
54. He said that it was so; he was mistaken, _____.
A. yet B. besides C. while D. though
55. I’ve got a bit of a cold. It’s nothing, _______.
A. besides B. while C. though D. except
56. ____; he is getting stronger and stronger.
A. Taking much exercise B. because he is taking much exercise
C. To take much exercise D. He takes much exercise
57. ____,we went swimming.
A. Being a hot day B. The day being hot C. it was a hot day D. Because a hot day
58. “_____?” “Yes, a bit cold, though.”
A. Cold weather, isn’t it B. Freezing, don’t’ you think so
C. What terrible weather, isn’t it D. Nice day, isn’t it
59. ____, Taiwan is a part of China.
A. As is known to all B. Which is known C. We all know D. It is well known
60. ____ for many years, on one could recognize him.
A. Put in prison B. The man putting in prison
C. The man having been put in prison D. The man being put in prison
61. ______ a magazine at the desk, his hands shook constantly.
A. Looking through B. Looking up C. To read D. He looking through
62. The wounded boy stood there, with his hand _____.
A. rising B. raising C. risen D. raise
63. Many soldiers has no shoes, their feet _____ in pieces of old cloth.
A. wrap B. wrapping C. wrapped D. to be wrapped
64. The temple _____, the monks had to sleep in the open air.
A. has closed B. have closed C. having closing D. having been closed
65. What a beautiful building it is with so many flags _____ on its top?
A. fly B. to fly C. flied D. flying
66. With trees, flowers and grass _____ everywhere, the town has taken on a new look.
A. planted B. are planting C. are planted D. being planted
67. The apple tree is tall and big, ______ some branches ____ the roof of the house.
A. having; brushed B. with; touched C. with; touching D. with; feeling
68. _____, the boy had taught himself advanced maths.
A. as the was young B. Being young C. Young as he was D. Since he was young
69. The key ____, I couldn’t enter the room.
A. had lost B. having lost C. had been lost D. having been lost
70. No matter where you are sent, ______.
A. and you’d better learn from the people
B. so you’ll be the people’s pupil
C. you must learn form the people
D. but you should look upon the people as your teacher
71. ____, the boy couldn’t enter his house.
A. Since the key had lost B. The key had been lost
C. Lost the key D. Having lost the key
72. How beautifully he sings! I have never heard ____.
A. the better B. a good voice C. the best voice D. a better voice
73. You ______ me about it earlier but you didn’t.
A. would have told B. would tell C. should tell D. ought to have told
74. Since you are not in good health, we have decided to go for a picnic _____you.
A. besides B. without C. except D. but
75. It was ____ he punished _____ be realized he had made a serious mistake.
A. until; that did B. not until; that C. until; that D. X; that did
76. They felt quite pleased with all the problems _____.
A. settling B. to settle C. settled D. having settled
77. Hearing the sound, a group of students came _____ to see what has happened.
A. to run B . and ran C. running D. run
78. We ____ each other the best of luck in the examination.
A. hoped B. wanted C. expected D. wished
79.Is this skirt _____ she likes best?
A. one B. that C. the one D. which
80. In the wall _____ two large portraits.
A. hangs B. hang C. hanged D. hanging
81. I’ve been waiting for him for _______ hour and a half.
A. the B. one C. an D. whole
82. The pianos in the other shop will be _____, but ____ .
A. cheaper; not as better B. more cheap; not as cheap
C. cheaper; not as good D. more cheap; not as good
83. We are all going to the games. Why don’t you come ______?
A. along B. up C. across D. to
84. Given more time, ____.
A. his job can be done better B. this job will be done better
C. we can so this job better D. this job can be done by us
85. It’s nearly seven o’clock. Mary ____ be here at any moment.
A. can B. must C. need D. should
86. I remember _____ this used to be a quiet village.
A. when B. how C. where D. what
87. ____ and you will hit upon a stratagem.
A. To knit your brows B. Knitting your brows
C. Knit your brows D. Knitted your brows
88. This book is not perfect; ____, it is very good.
A. still B. while C. yet D. but
89. ____, Mary had to ask for leave to tend her.
A. Being ill B. Her mother being ill
C. Here mother be ill D. Here mother’s being ill
90. He had never spent a ___ day.
A. more worry B. most worrying C. more worrying D. most worried
91. Dr. Robert went to New York, bought some books ___ his daughter.
A. visiting B. to visit C. and visited D. visited
92. Mr. Carrow ______ that there was sign of its being fine in the days to come and than peasants should seize the time to sow seeds.
A. noticed B. observed C. demanded D. persuaded
93. Don’t open the door ______ the train stops. It’s too dangerous to do so.
A. until B. before C. after D. if
94. _____ you say, I’ll keep to my own idea about this matter.
A. Now that B. Since C. Whatever D. Providing
95. Only one of these books is ______.
A. worth to read B. worth being read C .worth reading D. worthy reading
96. The thieves fled the town separately, _____ carrying a bag.
A. all B. each C. every D. either
97.As soon as the children were ____, their mother got them of bed and into the bathroom.
A. awake B. awoke C. awaken D. woke
98. Charlie had a high fever, ____ he?
A. didn’t B. hadn’t C. did not D. had not
99. This fruit shop lets you pick _____ for yourself the apples that you want to buy.
A. up B. out C. on D. with
100. He said that the sun is 92 million miles
A. far B. away C. long D. far away
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6. My father can not tear himself away from his career. He ____these days since he was ill.
A. has been staying at home B. has been working
C. has been at home D. has been in office
7. Difficult _____ the task was we managed to finish it two days ahead of time. You are always worthy of your leaders’ expectation.
A. although B. because C. though D. for
8. Mr. Carx is well-known for his handwriting all over the country. But he is ____ for his painting.
A. well-known B. better-known C. more-known D. best-known
9. This football team lost the game by 2-6. Yes, recently, they _____!
A. have lost heart B. have lost their hearts
C. have their hearts for it D. have lost hearts for it
10. Is that all _____ there ____ to be said? Far from enough.
A. what; is B. X; are C. which; is D.X; is
11. I am told that eggs in the market are every cheap. Oh, I have already ought _____ them.
A. many dozens of B. many dozen of C. several dozens D. several dozens of
12. This country is located near the sea. So, 70% of its population ____ by fishing now.
A. lived B. live C. lived D is used to living
13. The revolutionary wave that was sweeping over the whole of Europe soon ____ in the British Labour Movement.
A. made its effect feel B. made its effect feeling C. made it feel D. made its effect felt
14. Science and technology after developing rapidly. It will be common for men to travel through ____.
A. spaces B. the space C. a space D. space
15. In memory of Liu Hulan, people put up a tall gravestone for her, which ____; “A Great life, A Glorious Death.”
A. was read B. reads C. writes D. written
16. I Myself am very busy how. You can ____if you can’t tear yourself away from your work.
A. have the matter seen to B. have the matter see to
C. see to the matter D. have the matter seeing to
17. Jane escaped death in that plane accident but she had her leg injured, don’t your know? Yes, but she was indeed very fortunate, ____ many women.
A. compare B. compared to C. compared by D. compare to
18. I don’t have the slightest doubt ____ he is an honest man. People say tom plays games and eats no fish. A. whether B. that C. how D. what
19. I _____ to pay a special visit to your country but I stayed at home for some reason.
A. meant B. had meant C. have meant D. mean
20. We must cut off the grasses and the bushes here and we can put up a tent. In that case, there is no chance _______ in it.
A. for a snake hiding B. of a snake to hide C. with a snake hiding D. of a snake hiding
21. I noticed the passengers were in danger. ____ the driver could not control his car was obvious.
A. Whether B. That C. However D. If
22. Mrs. Tompson is often sentimental. _____ _____ spent worrying about her son’s safety, so she grew old soon.
23. The mayor is up to his eyes in the his work. Yesterday, on returning to his home, he ___ at the writing-table and began to write documents.
A. was seated B. was seating C. seated D. seating
24. The young man insisted that he _____ nothing wrong and ____ free.
A. did; set B. had done; should be set
C. do; be set D. had done; must be set
25. Suggestions were welcome about how to improve the technology of the production. More than one person ____ the suggestions since then.
A. have made B. had made C. made D. are making
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6. The stranger ____ my friend Tom up and sown for a few minutes and then went away.
A. looked B. looked at C. looked on D. looked to
7. I just got ___ that he is not coming to attend the environment-protection meeting this evening. If this piece of news is true, we must put the meeting off.
A. a word B. words C. word D. the word
8. Spring has come and it is warm now. But the seed we sowed _____ yet.
A. have not come up B. did not come out
C. have not come round D. did not come with
9. A sudden push_____ this rich merchant ____ into the river and he got drowned in the cold water. Someone must have killed him for the money.
A. sent; falling B. sent; to fall C. had; fall D. had; fallen
10. ____ is often the case we don’t have a long walk, so today we went ____ than the bridge because we were too tired.
A. Which; not farther B. As ; no farther C. Which; no farther D. As; not farther
11.Susan is my best friend and I follow her example. Tonight I won’t go to the concert __she goes.
A. if not B. without C. unless D. except
12. What is your city like? It looks very beautiful with all the lights_____ at night.
A. turned on B. turning on C. turn on D. on
13. How did the people in your hometown fight against the flood? Everyone here took part in the fight, men and women, old and young ____.
A. were included B. were including C. including D. included
14. As the people’s living standards are improving, clothes ____ much more money nowadays than they ____ in the past. A. cost; cost B. cost; did C. cost; did D. will cost; were cost
15. Even in today’s highly-developed society, there are still many people who believe in superstition. As a matter of fact, there is no ____ as “ghost” in the world.
A. such things B. such thing C. such a thing D. such the thing
16. A few minutes earlier and we _____ the last train to Boston. We shouldn’t have wasted the time in going shopping all the way.
A. have caught B. had caught C. could have caught D. went to catch
17. Are you a teacher? _____.
A. No, I wasn’t B. Yes, I was C. If only I were D. Yes, I used to be
18. They are always doing whatever the Party wishes them to. They have ____ worthy of the Party’s trust.
A. been proved B. proved C. been proved to be D. proved to be
19. As the saying goes, “ Practice makes perfect.” So, to learn to speak English well, ____.
A. much practice is needed B. one needs much practice
C. much practice needs D. one is needed much practice
20. In order to encourage people to study, this useful English dictionary should be given to _____ is badly in need of it. A. who B. whom C. whomever D. whoever
21.Sometimes husbands buy things to their own liking. Sam was not ready to buy ____ because his wife liked them when he went on business in China last month.
A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something
22. I put the book in the cupboard by mistake _____ you read yesterday.
A. what B. in which C. where D. X
23. Jane was kidnapped the day before. No sooner ___ into the dark room ___ she began to cry.
A. had she gone; when B. she went; then C. had she gone; than D. did she go ; when
24. How do you go to school? I go to school on foot ____ on rainy days.
A. beside B. besides C. rather than D. except
25. This book is not perfect; ____, it is very good. A. still B. while C. yet D. but
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6. who do you know invented ______?
A. one radio B. the radio C. radios D. a radio
7. Would you like some coffee? ____. I can’t sleep soundly these days.
A. Thank you just the same B. Yes, please C. With pleasure D. No, I don’t
8. ____ caused the accident has not yet been found. Anyhow it will be clear soon.
A. what B. Whatever C. No matter what D. That
9. This is a newly-built house, ____ roof is western-styled.
A. of which B. which C. whose D. its
10. The Henrys made a trip abroad last summer _____ Tom. So he was a bit sad, was he?
A. except B. without C. besides D. beside
11. Uncle Podge _____ for hours without doing anything then, making his wife often angry with him and now he still can’t get rid of the habit.
A. used of sit B. would sit C. was used to sitting D. was used to sit
12. My mother ____ here, so I had to meet her at the station.
A. had never been B . has never been C. having never been D. was never
13. I have come here ___ gaining your advice.
A. in a hope of B. has never been C. in the hopes of D. in the hope of
14. I shall get the book _____ to you next mail. A. sending B. to send C. send D. sent
15. Alice was sent to ___ the guitar from her teacher this morning, but she has not come back yet.
A. fetch B. bring C. take D. carry
16. I was walking in the street ____ I caught sight of a tailor shop.
A. while B. when C. as D. then
17. Li Lei’s father _____ to Australia on business, so he is absent from today’s meeting.
A. went B. had gone C. has gone D. has been
18. Has your friend left college? Not yet. ____.
A. He had graduated B. He was graduated C. He is being trained D. He is training
19. _____ is natural, when parents are away from home, elder brothers should look after younger brothers. A. Which B. It C. As D. That
20. Mr. smith can’t walk well because of his poor legs. But he talks as if he ___ so many parts of the world. A. had gone B. had been C. went D. has been
21.You _____ badly ill for you race looks pale now. I had a terrible headache just now.
A. must be B. might have been C. should be D. should have been
22. My teacher had given up smoking for some time. So he ___, won’t he?
A. will smoke any longer B. will smoke any more
C. won’t smoke much more D. won’t smoke any longer
23. Everyone loves one’s own life, ___? Except those who are extremely disappointed.
A. do they B. don’t they C. does he D. doesn’t he
24. I’ve got _____ that a new express way is to be built from my hometown to the big city.
A. words B. a word C. the word D. word
25. It’s twelve o’clock now. There is a knock at the door. Who ___ it be at the is time of the night? A. can B. must C. should D. may
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6. Your collection of poems ___ be published in a month at most.
A. can B. should C. must D. could
7. How I regret the days ____ I wasted playing with my fellow children!
A. in which B. on which C. that D. I that
8. The driver was the man ____ she had stolen the maps. He even didn’t take the slightest notice of her stealing. A. for whom B. from whose room C. whom D. X
9. It looks as if the day breaks. Oh, no, it is not yet the daylight _____ the candle is burning.
A. for B. because C. as D. since
10. Hi, Simon. Will you take this along to the office for me? _____.
A. My pleasure B. With pleasure C. A pleasure D. It is a pleasure
11. Hob is not clever_____ how hard he had studied, he did poorly in this examinations.
A. Considering B. Considered C. To consider D. Consider
12. My old grandmother is at the advanced age of 90. Even five miles’ walk would not made her _____. A. little tired B. bit tired C. a little tired D. a bit tired
13. We must alternate work with rest and recreation. All work and no play ____ Jack a dull boy.
A. make B. makes C. has made D. have made
14. Mary and Jane are intimate friends, so they share everything they have. This dictionary is ____. They bought it together. A. Jane’s B. Mary’s C. Jane and Mary’s D. Jane’s and Mary’s
15. The composition is all right; there is room for improvement, _____. Composition is Jim’s cup of tea. A. but B. though C. yet D. although
16. Mr. George always speaks ____ to us as if he ______ our father. And we really love him as our father!
A. in the way; is B. in this way; is C. in such a way; was D. in this way; were
17. People who have ____ are polite and considerate to others.
A. a good manner B. the good manners C. the good manner D. good manners
18. Why aren’t you coming with us to this concert? _____ I have got a headache.
A. For B. Since C. As D. Because
19. If a person does her right things it doesn’t matter ____ people think of her.
A. how B. whatever C. that D. why
20.Though we failed ____ up the machine last time, I suggest ____ it once more. As is know to all, failure is the mother of success.
A. to fix; to try B. fixing; to try C. in fixing; trying D. to fix; trying
21. A good foundation having been laid, it _____ long before China ____ W.T.O.
A. will be ;enters B. won’t b; e enters C. is; will enter D. isn’t; will enter
22. America often advertises “Democracy” and “Human Rights,” so I ___ that it ____ a missile to bomb our embassy in Yugoslavia until now.
A. haven’t expected; launched B. didn’t expect; launch
C. hadn’t expected; would launch D. didn’t’ expect; would launch
23. But for my advice, ____ in hared situation at present.
A. you would be still B. you should be still C. you had been still D. you are still
24. The school gave a banquet ____ Mr. Palmer who ___ English for more than 40 years and retired last year.
A. in honour of ; had taught B. in the honour of ; has taught
C. in this honour; has been taught D. in honour of; had been teaching
25. It is ____ today. Shall we go out for a walk? Ok. let’s go.
A. quite fine a day B. a so fine day C. rather fine a day D. too a fine day
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6.He is wearing the dame coat ____ he wore when we met him five years ago.
A. which B. as C. that D. like
7. This task is full of danger and sufferings. As we know, it ____ great courage and perseverance.
A. calls for B. calls out C. calls up D. calls on
8. Henry is womanish. Much _____ I admire him as a writer I do not like him as a man.
A. although B. because C. as D. for
9. I noticed the passengers were in danger. ____ the driver could not control his car was obvious.
A. Whether B. That C. However D. If
10. Everything ____ into consideration, our work is well done. Except that it was completed a little late. A. was taken B. taken C. had been taken D. having taken
11. I received the letter long after Mr. Wilkins ____ away, to the effect that he wanted to express sincere thanks to me for him during his stay in my home.
A. went B. had been C. has been D. had gone
12. I wonder if my uncle _____ to see me tomorrow. I think he is a changeable man.
A. comes B. will come C. shall come D. come
13. He reminded me of what I ____ otherwise ____. You should thank him for it, so you didn’t forget the important thing.
A. would; forget B. should; forget C. would; have forgotten D. had; forgotten
14. It was nine o’clock and they ____ there only two hours before.
A. were B. have been C. had been D. has been
15. How time flies! _____since we left our hometown.
A. One year or two has passed B. a year or two has passed
C. One year or two have passed D. A or two years have passed
16. People are living a happy life today. ____ different life today is from ___it was fifty years ago!
A. What a ; what B. How; what C. What; what D. What a ; how
17. The water pollution is getting more and more serious. Every possible means ____, but none proves successful.
A. has tried B. has been tried C. is being tried D. have been tried
18. In order to help her husband out of trouble, she lost everything. Not only ____ but also all her energy and all her spare time were lost.
A. was everything that she has lost B. everything she had was lost
C. had everything she been lost D. was she lost everything she had
19. There came a canoe _____which six savages were coming towards the bank.
A. on B. in C. for D. with
20. The manager told us that little ___ was made of he borrowed money to trade with the peasants.
A. cost B. value C. use D. matter
21. This book not perfect; ____, it is very good. No wonder you are so interested in it.
A. still B. while C. but D. and
22. Would you like to go swimming with me I’d like to go with you; _____, my hands are full.
A. while B. yet C. but D. unless
23. They stood beside the station waving good-bye to us ___ that their clothes were wet through.
A. in such heavy rains B. in so heavy rains C. in such a heavy rain D. in so heavy rain
24.____ you do and say, ask yourself whether ____ is in the interests of the people.
A. What; this B. Whatever; it C. That; it D. When ; that
25. The door bell is ringing. Who ____ it be at this time of the night? It ____a stranger who has come to the wrong place, as sometimes happens.
A. may; may be B. can; can be C. can; must b D. can; may be
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6. With some flowers ____ about the room, it looked mire comfortable ____.
A. dotted; to live B. dotted; to live in C. dotting; to be lived D. dotting; to be lived in
7. Hob has the same talents _____ his father. As the old saying goes, like the father, like the son.
A. like B. as C. that D. than
8. What I said referred to eh same person ____ you made friends with ten years ago.
A. who B. whom C. that D. as
9. Thank you for helping me. ______.
A. With pleasure B. It is pleasure C. My pleasures D. A pleasure
10. I am dead sure you will fail in the exam. _____, you will never succeed.
A. As you would try B. Try as you would
C. Try although you would D. Tried though would
11. Mr. David is often changeable in doing things ____ he will come to the meeting is not known.
A. That B. If C. Whether D. why
12. Mr. Maxwell loves his daughter than any others and he tries to satisfy any of her wishes. Often, he gives her _____ she wants.
A. what B. whatever C. whichever D. no matter what
13. I’m told that Tim got into a fight with Henry. This piece of news ____ me ____ what would happen to them.
A. had; wonder B. made; wondering C. left; wondering D. got; to wonder
14. I was staring out to the driver’s seat, taking in every word she said. She ____.
A. looked me up and down B. looked at me upon and down
C. looked up and down me D. looked up and down at me
15. We shall never stop fighting until all the enemy troops ____ from theirs place. We are against the war but we are not afraid of the war. We shall fight to the end as longs as we are alive.
A. withdraws B. will withdraw C. will have withdrawn D. have withdrawn.
16. You can imagine yourself walking back and forth in that place as though you ___ in the moon.
A. are walking B. were walking C. walked D. walk
17. I bought a pocket-radio _____ what I had yesterday. But I sold an told radio ____ 100 yuan.
A. for; for B. with; with C. for; with D. with; for
18. The room is too small, so don’t come in ____.
A. at one time B. at that time C. at the time D. at times
19. People can now expect to live longer than they _____.
A. used B. used to C. were used D. were used to
20. You speak English well. ____.
A. No, I don’t B. I don’t speak good English C. I’m glad you think so D. Oh, no no
21. Never before _____ as he ______. He is really a great man of learning now.
A. John has been so learned; used to be B. has John been so learned; used to be
C. John has been so learned; is now D. had John been so learned; is now
22. The next morning he spoke his mind in very straight-forward ___ to Jane. But he had no _____ when he spoke, so she still didn’t accept his love.
A. manner; manners B. manners; manners C. manner; manner D. manners; manner
23. By the way, who is your headmaster? The man ____ is very fat, is our headmaster.
A. who B. whom C., who D. whose
24. Mary helped me out of trouble,_____ was very kind of her.
A. that B. this C. it D. which
25.A computer ____ think ____, we must tell it what to do.
A. can’t ; for itself B. can’t ; of itself C. may not; by itself D. might not ; to itself
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6. He likes imitating his father and he often speaks in ____ way _____ his father does.
A such a; that B. the; that C. a; as D. this; as
7. There is not ___ for all that furniture in this little house. It’s too crowded!
A. a space B. spaces C. the space D. space
8. ___ had he set foot on his native land ____ he felt comfortable. As the old saying goes, “East, west, home s the best.”
A. No sooner; when B. Hardly; than C. NO sooner; than D. Not only ; but also
9. Maggie is really great! By her husband had no idea ____ remarkable woman Maggie is.
A. how B. what C. what a D. that
10. Why is Tom absent? I regret ___ that he is ill.
A. saying B. to have said C. to say D. having said
11. The boy, ____, was sent to his parents. Any delay in saving his life would have made the parents lose the chance of seeing their son again.
A. being rescued B. having been rescued C. having rescued D. rescued
12. I ____ that you ____ for me all the time, so I have to apologize to you now.
A. didn’t notice; were waiting B. didn’t notice; had been waiting
C. hadn’t noticed; had been waiting D. haven’t noticed; are waiting
13. Little Tom failed in maths in mid-term exam. He was in low spirits. Or else his parents____ a new football for him.
A. would have bought B. should have bought
C. must have bought D. could have bought
14. Tom seems to be as tall as Dick; actually, Tom is ____ of the two.
A. taller B. the taller C. a taller D. the tallest
15. It never rains but it pours. __ heavy rain we are having! A. How B. What C. What a D. How a
16. Enough of the possible means ____ to stop the air pollution here buy none will work.
A. had been taken B. had been taken C. have been taken D. was taken
17. Everyone in Betty’s family was happy about Betty’s birthday presents. _____. She was ready to show the presents to every visitor.
A. So Betty herself was B. So was Betty herself C. So everyone was D. So was everyone
18.It is convenient for you to go to school on time although your home is a bit far from the school. We can find buses ____which we can go to school. A. in B. by C. with D. on
19.When Tom failed to beat his opponent Dick, Dick ___ to laugh at him. So Tom felt he had ___ with his friends.
A. made faces; lost a face B. made a face; lost faces
C. made the face; lost his face D. made faces; lost face
20. Thank you for everything you have done for me during my stay in you country. ____.
A. That’s all right B. All right C. You’ve all right D. It’s all right
21. Books of the same kind in the other bookshop will be _____ but ____.
A. cheap; not as better B. more cheap; not as better
C. cheaper; not as good D. more cheap; not as good
22. Hi, Rose, could you do me a favour ____ my article? ____.
A. in typing; Not at all B. of typing; You’re welcome
C. to type; With pleasure D. to type; You’re welcome
23.An American woman ______ a baby boy called Maxwell. By chance a girl called Sofia ____ of Greek parents in Asia Minor some time later.
A.bore; was born B. and born; was born C. had borne; was born D. had borne; had been born
24. Have you smelt something ____from the room? Oh, my pan is on fire. The meat ______.
A. burning; is burning B. burn ; burn C. being burned; being burned D. burnt; burnt
25.He has treated you badly; ____, he’s your brother and you ought to help him. I’ll treat him in the same way. A. still B. even C. yet D. and
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6. The enemy troops were seized with such a fright ___ they fled in great disorder.
A. as B. that C. like D. which
7. Hurry up! You don’t have ___ time to get your train.
A. plenty of B. a lot of C. a good deal of D. a number of
8. Hi, Jack, who broke the window this morning? ___ broke it , I didn’t .
A. Whoever B. No matter whoever C. Who D. Those who
9. Our public reference library is open to all; ____ comes to it will be welcome.
A. who B. anyone C. those whoever D. whoever
10. My watch says it is a quarter to nine now, not worthy of Greenwich time. Perhaps you forgot ___ it last night. A. winding B. to wind C. only to find D. to have found
11. I’ll never forget____ that rare old coin in my garden, which I have kept as my favourite.
A. finding B. to find C. and find D. only to find
12. My grandpa ____ an article at night when a thief _____ into the door and gave him a fright.
A. wrote; was bursting B. was writing; burst C. was writing; was bursting D. wrote; burst
13. Have you ever been to eh great Wall? No, given enough time, I ___ there.
A. would be B. should have been C. were D. would have been
14. Do you admit (to) _____ these goods without paying for them? I have to apologize to you that I really forgot to pay you. A. take B. taking C. being taken D. be taking
15. Premier Zhou En-lai had an interview with President Nixon in 1974. The meeting proceeded in ___ atmosphere.
A. the most friendly B. a most friendly C. most friendly D. mostly friendly
16. It’s charming scene, isn’t? ____.
A. Yes, you are right. B. Yes, isn’t it? C. Yes, it isn’t D. Yes, it is.
17. Tom’s answer to my question is ___ correct than Dick’s. So there____ more than one answer to hour question. A. no more; is B. not more ; are C. no more; are D. not more ; is
18. Where is your headmaster? We are waiting for him to chair the meeting. ___.
A. Here he comes B. Here he is coming C. Here comes he D. Here is coming he
19. This room is forth feet __ twelve feet. A. to B by C. in D. for
20. __, God proposes. A. The man proposes B. A man proposes C. Man proposes D. Men propose
21. Professor Wang, I’m grateful to you for your advice. ____.
A. Not a bit B. Not a little C. Not at all D. Not in the least
22. If there were no illness or death, human beings should have ___ in the world
A. the happier time B. a more happier time C. much happier time D. much happier time
23. Shall we go camping next week? Yes, let’s ____ next Friday.
A. make it B. set it C. make on D. set in
24. Would you mind my smoking here? ____.
A. Yes, please B. No, I’m afraid C. Go ahead D. Not at all
25.This is ___ underground lake _____ discovered. It will soon attract thousands of visitors.
A. a bigger; yet B. the bigger; even C. the biggest; yet D. the biggest; still
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6. The explorer took only ____ men and things ____ he really needed into the jungle with him.
A. such; that B. such; as C.X; which D. the same; that
7. At one time ___, all this land belonged to the king.
A. in the history B. in history C. in histories D. in a history
8. Thanks to many people’s help, we have won great success in organizing this meeting. We must write a letter of thanks to _____ _____ helped us.
A. whoever; has B. whoever; have C. whomever; has D. whomever; have
9. He can never remember ____ such weariness as he is feeling now.
A. to have experienced B. to be experienced C. to experience D. to be experiencing
10. Have you told David out it? Not yet. He__ to New York on business by the time I __ to his home. A. had gone; had gone B. had gone; went C. had been; went D. has been ; went
11. The new teacher has come two days ahead of time. But I __ that she __ here until you told me.
A. didn’t know; had come B. didn’t know; would come
C. don’t know; has come D. didn’t know, was coming
12. If only Sam____ that terrible mistake! But it was impossible for him not to make that mistake.
A. hadn’t made B. didn’t make C. shouldn’t make D. wouldn’t make
13. Your hometown had taken on a new look! An express way from my hometown was built ____.
A. in 1990s B. in 1990’s C. in a 1990’s D. in the 1990’s
14.There is ____ as art for art’s sake. Art should be for the people’s heart’s sake , in my pinion.
A. no such thing B. no such a thing C. not such thing D. not such things
15. John and his sisters were cured by the doctor and their lost younger brother Bob came back again. Oh, the sick ____ cured and the lost ___ found now.
A. were; was B. has been; has been C. were; were D. have been; have been
16.____, I had to do it by myself.
A. There was nobody else at hand B. There being nobody else at hand
C. There were nobody else at hand D. There having been nobody else at hand
17. The young men of the present day are ___ my comprehension. Perhaps there is a generation gap between you and the young men of the present. A. beyond B. behind C. under D. off
18. We abolish the system of exploitation ______ by _____.
A. a man ; a man B. men; men C. the man; the man D. man; man
19. Much obliged to you for your information! _____.
A. You are welcome B. Never mind C. It’s all right D. Don’t mind
20. _____ in the world is difficult for one who sets his mind to it, _____?
A. Anything; isn’t it B. Anything; is it C. Nothing; isn’t it D. Nothing; is it
21. We didn’t send you an invitation, as we took ___ for granted that you would be coming. Well, in this case, I _____ you.
A. this ; will take on B. it; won’t take on C. that; take on D. X; won’t take on
22. Tom ought not to ___ me your secret but
he ____ no harm.
A.
have told; meant B.
tell; meant C.
be telling; means D. having told; had meant
23. This article, which seems a little loose in construction, is ___ quite inspiring.
A. yet B. still C. even D. but
24. We have won great victories, ____, we have to more to do before we reach our bright future.
A. yet B. if C. even D. but
25.He saw he must learn to know it _____ in order to fight victoriously.
A. still well B. even better C. yet better D. even good.
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6.Sophia is an honest girl, ____ can be judged from her eyes. One’s eyes are the windows of one’s heart. A. that B. as C. what D. who
7. Her books are mainly about the happenings in her hometown. Her second novel, The Mountain Lion, _____ Colorado where she grew up.
A. was set in B. set in C. wrote D. read.
8. If that isn’t yours, _____ umbrella can it be?
A. whose else B. who else’s C. who else D. whose else’s
9. Jack was at he mercy of Tom. Well, in that case, Tom can get him _____ whatever he likes him to do. A. doing B. to do C. do D. and do
10. Our government has been going in for education to stimulate our country’s development. So education____ as _____ before.
A. was popularized; never B. was popularized; ever
C. has been popularized; never D. had been popularized; ever
11. It’s a pity that Mr. Charles are not here now. If he ___ here , he ____ the matter end this way.
A. had been; would not have let B. were; would not let
C. is; will not let D. had been; will not let
12. Mr. Henkins is a famous painter. His paintings are pleasant to ____.
A. your eyes B. an eye C. the eye D. eye
13. There is ____ as “Ghost” in the world. It is superstitious to believe in “ghost”.
A. no such thing B. no such things C. not such thing D. not such things
14. Whisky and soda __ always my favourite drink and I often drink ____ early in the morning.
A. are ; them B. is; them C. is; it D. are ; it
15. So loudly___ that even people in the next room could hear him.
A. did he speak B. he spoke C. did speak he D. had he spoken
16. You should write __ pencil, that is__ a pencil. A. in; with B. with; with C. in; in D. with; in
17. We should take such open forms of struggle ____ permitted by the law.
A. that are B. as is C which are D. as are
18. Very kind of you to help me, Mr. Bannal. ____.
A. Never mind B. Don’t mind C. Don’t mention it D. It’s all right
19. The ___ an object is from us, the ________ it looks.
A. father away; less B. further away; smaller
C. farther away; smaller D. farthest away; smallest
20. It must be Ted who is quarrelling with his assistant. No, it ___ be him. He has gone on business. A. mustn’t B. may not C. can’t D. should not
21. Do not ____ yourself to write when you have nothing to write. A moment rest_____ you will have much to write. A. put; until B. force; and C. get; till D. make; then
22. Mary is in the habit of eating sweets, doing nothing at all. No wonder she ___.
A. has put on weight B. put on weight C. has reduced weight D. reduced weight
23. Never ____ till tomorrow what may be done today. Diligent people ___ can do so.
A. leave off; a lone B. put off; only C. leave off; only D. put off; alone
24. We just managed to ____ the flames _____ any real damage was caused. Thanks to your timely help! A. catch on; after B put out ; when C. put off; till D. put out; before
25. She is ready to thank anyone provided this does not put her ___ the trouble of going to the police station,. She’d better leave it to ___.
A. off; fortune B. to; chance C. on; luck D. for; hope
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6. What was that ____ he said to himself at that moment? Only God knows!
A. that B. which C. what D. all
7. Jane Brown likes traveling. The last few years of his life were spent in traveling from place to place ____ his good health.
A. in search about B. in his search for C. in search for D. in search with
8. The university made it a rule that __ book of the same kind you borrow according to the catalogue, you must return it to the library in a week.
A. whatever B. whichever C. what D. which
9. If that isn’t your brother’s watch, ___ can it be? God knows whose.
A. whose else B. who else C. whose else D. who else’s
10. Do you often have someone ____ your rooms once a month and the money is paid by the time? Yes, I often get them ____.
A. washing; washing B. washing; washed C. wash; washed D. wash; wash
11. Bret is bold enough, but that night she ___ nervous as I ____ her before.
A. was; had never seen B. had been; never saw
C. has been; have never seen D. was; have never seen
12. I ____ to the lecture which was very important to me, but I was ill that day.
A. came B. would come C. had to come D. would have come
13. When Tom and Jane get together, _____ strange feelings they have!
A. how B. what C. such D. so
14. Both bread and butter ____ sold out in that shop and luckily I bought ____ for my breakfast.
A. were; it B. was; it C. were; some D. was; some
15. The next day would be the Christmas Day, but Della had no money to buy anything for her husband. A good idea came to her mind, she could sell her hair. ____ before she went out.
A. A jacket went on B. On here jacket went
C. On went her jacket D. Went on her jacket
16. I forgot to bring your book here. _____ about that. I’ll get it myself tomorrow.
A. Never mind B. Don’t mind C. Don’t mention it D. All right
17. There is much vapour in the air. The is a sign of its heavy rain. Even worse, ____ we are ___ a terrible flood.
A. chances are that; in for B. chances are that; going in for
C. the chance is that ;; in for D. a chance is that; going for
18. I should apply for this job ____. I think you ____ .
A. were I you ; stand a good chance
B. if I am you ; would stand a good chance
C. should I be you; would have a good chance
D. if I would be you; should stand a good chance
19. She was about to ___ the little girl _____ _____ she heard a knock at the door.
A. take; to bed; while B. put; to bed ; when C. carry; to the bed; when D. put; to her bed ; as
20. The reason _____ Holywood was a natural place for making movies was ____ the sun shines every day.
A. why; because B. because; that C. that; why D. that; that
21. Mr. Manuel used to sit by the desk, _____. He ___ thinks deep now, for deep thinking did harm this health a little .
A. deeply in thought; often B. deep into thought; seldom
C. deep in thought; seldom D. deep into thinking; usually
22. The tiny seed planted ten years _____ _____. Did it bear fruit later?
A. ago; had flowered B. before; has flowered C. ago; has flowered D. before; had flowered
23 It was the evening ____ we reached the little town of Tavistock, so we had to have our dinner late at night. A. before B. when C. after D. that
24.Edcation in China had been popularized as ____. So schools today are much better equipped than ____.
A. ever before; never before B. never before; ever before
C. never before; never before D. ever before; ever before
25. We had ____ left our school __ it began to rain.
A. hardly; than B. no sooner ; when C. hardly; before D. scarcely; when
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6. This is a best-selling book, ____contains much_____ is useful.
A. that; that B. which; that C. what; as D. which; which
7. Linda wondered if it would be __ to wish the bride good luck after the wedding.
A . in a place B. in the place C. in place D. in places
8. ____I admit his good points, I can see his shortcomings. A. Because B. For C. While D. As
9. We classmates are like brothers and sisters. In the class, everybody regards ___ difficulties as his own. A. anybody’s B. anybody’s else C. anybody else’s D. anybody’s else’s
10. He was sleeping so soundly, but he carelessly ____ the light ___ for the night. He must have wasted a lot of kerosene.
A. had; burnt B. had; burning C. got; burnt D. got; being burning
11. Oh, my boy, why are you out of sweat? Don’t you see I ___ basketball all the morning?
A. had played B. have played C. was played D. was playing
12. The enemy acted as if he ___ our plan already so we had to change the plan.
A. had known B. knew C. has known D. should known
13. This young pop singer’s song is pleasing to ____.
A. your ears B. an ear C. the ear D. ear
14. Would you care to come for a ride in the country? _____.
A. Yes, I would to B. No, I wouldn’t C. Thanks I’d love to D. No, I would
15. Do you know brown bread and butter ____ usually eaten with smoked salmon? Yes, I know. Everyone in western countries likes ____ very much.
A. are; them B. is; it C. are ; it D. is; them
16. Albert Einstein cared little for money, only for his science ____ Professor Wang.
A. So did B. Either did C. Neither did D. So it was with
17. What about money? ___. I’ll see to it.
A. Never mind about that B. Don’t mind that C. Don’t mention it D. All right about it
18. It was not ___ I had the same hatred for them that I feel today. Do you mean you have ___ hatred for them than you had in the past?
A. long before; not more B. long after; no more
C. before long; no more D. long before; no more
19. We have bought the house, but we can’t ____ until ___. It is being painted.
A. move on; the next month B. move in; next month
C. move into ; the following month D. move in; the next month
20. Please give my best ___ to your parents for me. _____.
A. wish; My pleasure B. regards; A pleasure
C. wishes; It is my pleasure D. regards; with pleasure
21. Did you make trip to Mexico lat summer? I ____, but I caught a bad old at the last minute.
A. intended to go B. intended to have gone
C. was intended to go D. have intended to go
22. How comes it that you are so unhappy? You __ us you weren’t coming to diner. We waited for hour for two hours.
A. ought to tell B. ought to have told C. ought to be told D. oughtn’t to have told
23. The room is not very nice, but, ______, you may stay there for the night.
A. so as it is B. such as it were C. so as it was D. such as it is
24. little animals eat ____ many insects. Hard to imagine, isn’t it?
A. Such; so B. How; so C. Such; such D. So; such
25. ____ little water is not enough for ____ many people .
A. Such; so B. So; so C. Such; such D. So; such
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6. Child ___ he was, he knew that was the right thing to do. You mean Jane’s younger brother? He is only four years old now. A. like B. who C. that D. which
7. This garment is a good fit. It was made especially ____ .
A. for my own measure B. on my own measure
C. with my own measure D. to my own measure
8. If the army and the people are united as one, they can overcome any difficulty, ___ great it is.
A. how B. what C. however D. whatever
9. Is this dictionary ___ written in a particular style by Webster 50 years ago? That’s it.
A. which B. which was C. the one D. what
10. He was up to the neck in preparing the speech, so he ___ .
A. cooked the dinner B. got the dinner cooked
C. must cook the dinner D. had to cook the dinner
11. I was lucky actually, because that was the second time that I ___ Guilin that year.
A. had visited B. visited C. was visiting D. has visited
12. The doctor insisted that the patient ______ seriously and that he ___ soon.
A. was wounded; be operated B. had been wounded; were to be operated
C. be wounded; was operated D. be wounded; be operated
13. Harry works very hard for his company. But he is still a part-time worker. He is paid ____.
A. by piece B. by a piece C. by the piece D. by pieces
14. Would you mind if I close the windows? ____.
A. Yes, I do B. No, I don’t C. Not at all D. No, I would
15. Each man and woman, old and young ____, _____ ordered to fight against the terrible flood.
A. were included; were B. included; was C. including; were D. was included; was
16. Where is your coach? ____.
A. My coach comes here B. Here my coach comes
C. Here comes my coach D. There my coach comes
17. I have to apologize to you for being absent from the meeting. ____.
A. All right B. You are welcome C. Never mind D. Not a bit
18.Is this the right train for Shanghai? No, you__a No,13 Express.Jump off and get one over there.
A. oughtn’t to have caught B. mustn’t catch
C. shouldn’t catch D. mustn’t have caught
19. There was a terrible noise ___ the sudden burst of light.
A. followed by B. following C. to be followed D. being followed
20. He doubtlessly expected that he ___ a difficult time. That’s because he _____ his ability to make his living.
A. was in for; lost B. were in for ; had lost
C. went in for; has lost D. went in for; will lose
21. You won’t ____ me ____ those people you don’t like to our house again! I will never break my promise. A. ask; inviting B. ask ; to invite C. catch ; inviting D. catch; to invite
22. We must go to Mr. Wood’s rescue, who ____ the terrible flood.
A. Is caught up B. is caught in C. caught up with D. has caught up
23. You must put your necessaries of study easy to be _____ in order that you can go to school early next morning without wasting time looking for things.
A. out of your reach B. within your reach C. in a mess D. out of order
24.She _____ to explain where she had put it when her boss asked for the document. Somebody must have stolen it.
A. was at loss B. was at a loss C. was at the loss D. was at losses
25.What do you think of the service here? Oh, wonderful! We ____ hotel.
A. won’t find the better B. must have found a best
C. can’t find a better D. couldn’t have found a best.
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6. You have the same watch ____ I have. But mine is a bit older.
A. that B as C. like D. with
7. I say dick is a bookworm. You are not alone in this opinion. As we all know he can not ___ form books all day long.
A. be torn B be torn away C. tear himself away D. tear away
8.The reason Hollywood was a natural place for making movies was___ the sun shines there every day. A. why B. because C. that D. for
9. He can’t make himself understood in English and he can’t have his own words __ on the stage.
A. hearing B. hear C. heard D. to hear
10. If it had not been for the fact that your father ____ my fried. I would have left you alone.
A. is B. was C. were D. has been
11. Mary used to be a good friend Tom’s. But now they are on bad terms. I don’t know why. I am told that Mary insisted that Tom _____ her money.
A. should steal B. had stolen C. steal D. stole
12. There is a possibility that Charles could persuade her to make room for Miss Thornton ____.
A. being it necessary B. it being necessary
C. should it be necessary D. it should be necessary
13. The peasants have decided to build a reservoir, ____ the difficulties may be.
A. however B. how C. what D. whatever
14. The two boys had a hand-to-hand fight with each other. The younger of the two was beaten black and blue. What’s worse, he was badly hit ___.
A. on his right eye B. in the right eye C. on his right eye D. on a right eye
15. My father _______ there before, I went to meet him at the railway station.
A. being never B. having never been C. was D. had never been
16. ___ it that you finished your work so soon? I doubled my effort to do it.
A. How about B. what about C. How come D. How comes
17. I am sorry to have kept you waiting outside for so much time. ____.
A. Don’t mention it B. It doesn’t matter C. Don’t mind it D. You are welcome
18. How about going camping somewhere in a scenic spot? Good idea! Let’s make it ____ that you like ; any time will do to me. A. one time B. a time C. any time D. some time
19. All the parents were at the railway station, ____the children ____ to school.
A. sending; out B. helping; out C. seeing; out D. seeing; off
20. The sun _____ its terrible heat since the beginning of time, so we can’t stand the heat ____.
A. has sent forth; any longer B. has sent forth; no more
C. has sent out ; no longer D. has sent off; not more
21. On my last plane trip, the air currents were so rough that the instruments ____ and the passengers had to keep their seat belts ____ for most of the journey.
A. sent flying; fastened B. were sent flying; fastening
C. were sent flying; fastened D. were sent to fly; fastened
22. These plants need more room in the earth than you would judge from the size of the flowers ,because the roots _____ branches for a long way.
A. give off B. give out C. put out D. put off
23. This milk ____ bad for it’s ___ a nasty smell. And it has a bad taste, too.
A. might be; giving off B. must be; giving out C. must be; given out D. can be ; given out
24.John wrote a long no grapy about himself. It is well written except a few spelling mistakes. Now the full text ____.
A. reads ; as follows B. I read; as follow
C. wrote; in the following D. reads ; for the following
25. I ____ preparing for the coming examination until far into the night.
A. put up B. took up C. made up D. stayed up
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6. What is it ____ you are after? I’m after my pan. A. which B. that C. what D. as
7. The grown-ups had coffee but the children wanted milk ____ coffee. That’s because coffee tastes a little bitter.
A. in place of B. in the place of C. in a place of D. in place for
8. It’s already summer now. It’s even hotter than last summer. To reduce the heat, I’ll buy an air-conditioner, ____ its price is. A. whatever B. what C. how D. however
9. Nobody could control the arguments, so you can imagine them ___ far into the night.
A. discussing B. discussed C. continuing D. continued
10. We could have walked to station. It was so near. Yes, A taxi ____ at all necessary.
A. wasn’t B. hadn’t been C. couldn’t be D. shouldn’t have been
11. The teacher suggested that the homework ____ in class.
A. be not done B. not be done C. was not done D. were not done
12. It’s time that you ____ home and I’d rather you _____ again tomorrow.
A. are going; will come B. go; are coming
C. went; would come D. would go; would come
13. ___ used to be thought that the earth was square. A. It B. That C. What D. How
14. After many ears of hard work, he finally turned ____.
A. a qualified teacher B. so qualified a teacher
C. qualified teacher D. such a qualified teacher
15. ____ you are wearing so many clothes today? I have caught a bad cold.
A. How about B. What about C. How come D. How comes
16. Every teacher and every student ___ on the playground, shouting in anger. They were
protesting America’s aggressing Yugoslavia. A. was B. were C. has been D. have been
17. If you won’ t do it ____.
A. neither I will B. nor won’t I C. no more will I D. either will I
18. Mr. Cassalt was much experienced about this work. I know, but the question is ____ he will stick to the work. A. that B. whether C. if D. what
19. Are you all teacher from middle schools? Yes, ______.
A. we all used to be B. we used to be all C. we all are D. we are all
20. Soldiers and residents ____ _____ the dyke against the flood.
A. took a turn; watch B. took turn; to watch
C. took the turn; watching D. took turns; to watch
21. When John had a fever, he went hot and cold ____.
A. in turns B. in turn C . by turn D. by turns
22. He ____ told me that if I don’t work hard I’ll have to get out to the graduate school. What he said to you really meant that.
A. as well as B. as good as C. as long as D. as far as
23. The enemy will not perish _______. They will fight to the end. So we must get ourselves fully prepared for a long-term war.
A. by themselves B. for themselves C. of themselves D. to themselves
24.Shall I keep your company to go on holiday? Thank you just the same, I have usually gone on a holiday with a friend, but this year I have decided to go___.
A. on my own B. of my own C. by myself D. of my self
25.This house needs a lot of ____ _____ we can live in it.
A. repairing; before B. being repaired; after C. repairs ; before D. repairs ; after
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6. Where was it ___ Einstein received his doctor degree?
A. what B. which C. that D. as
7. As science and technology developed, electric trains have now ____ steam train England.
A. taken place in B. take the place for C. taken place of D. taken the place of
8. ____ seriously wounded, ____ he fatly refused to quit the battle line.
A. Although; yet` B. Though; but C. Although; still D. Though; still
9. My companion was sitting silent now, __ in thought and murmuring some words now and then.
A. lost B. was lost C. losing D. being lost
10. even from my childhood, my father often told me that ____ .
A. pride went before a fall B. pride goes before a fall
C. pride went after a fall D. pride goes after fall
11. Often, when he __ something that was given him, he wasted his time drawing little pictures.
A. should do B. should be doing
C. should have been doing D. should have done
12. If only I ___ the chance of _______ to the concert this weekend! But it was out of eh question.
A. had; being invited B. had; inviting
C. should have; inviting D. had had; being invited
13. We are gong to plant trees this afternoon, There are many tools in the garden equipment storing house, so we can take ____ gardening tools we need.
A. which B. whichever C. whatever D. what
14. Can yo7u finish the book in a month or two ? No, it’s ____.
A. out of a question B. out of the question C. out of questions D. out of question.
15. ____ do you imagine ______ eh went? Perhaps the way aroud the pavilion.
A. X; which way B. Which way; X C. What; the way; X D. What is the way; X
16. The pair of gasses with all eh books here ++___.
A. belongs to him B. belongs to his C. belong to him D. is belonged to him
17. Mary’d come if you asked her, ____?
A. wouldn’t she B. didn’t she C. did you D. didn’t you
18. Excuse me for my being rude to you. ____.
A. It doesn’t’ matter B. NO matter C. Not in the least D. It’s al right
19. The shop is closed during ____.
A . repair B. repairs C. repairing D. the being repaired
20. After blowing off the candles, Betty use a long knife to cut the birthday cake ____ and then gave each a piece.
A. into halves B. in halves C. into half D. not piece
21. Jack told me ____ that he ____ a terrible illness in the countryside, As far a is know, he has fully recovered from this illness.
A. on the telephone; had suffered from B. by the telephone; was suffering from
C. on the telephone; had suffered D. by telephone; was suffering
22. The street is in a mess with rubbish ____ everywhere.
A. lain B. laying C. laid D. lying
23. ____ ____ is well-educated will make friends with such a man as Indian Joe? He is a rascal, I must say. A. Whoever; who B. Who ; who C. Who; that D. Whoever; that
24The headquarter in the battle was a room 5m ____ 4m. A. in B. by C. to D. with
25.The output of the grain in the is village has increased ___ 500 jin per mu compared with that of 1976. So the output to the grain is more than. 1,000 jin per mu now.
A. to B. by C. with D. for
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6. Who was that ____ called just now? It was your uncle. A. that B. which C. who D. what
7. All the apples on the table, _____ were bought the day before, have gone had now. What a pity!
A. that B. what C. which D. as
8. If you ever tasted opium you could never get rid of it in your life. So the government decided that anyone found ______ the is poison will be punished.
A. in the possession of B. in possession of C. in a possession of D. in possessions of
9. He was looking for his briefcase ____ he thought he might have put it. He looked everywhere but he didn’t find it anywhere. A. where B. wherever C. in which D. in
10. I asked the students ____ to ___ this task, but he refused to do so. He should have done as required to.
A. referring; finishing B. referred; to finish C. referred; finish D. to refer; to finish
11. I really have no idea when we ____ each other again. But I say that we will not tear ourselves away from each other when we ____ again.
A. will meet; meet B. meet; will meet C. meet; meet D. will meet; will meet
12. What a heavy rain we were having this morning! ____the rain, we could have had a pleasant journey. A. But for B. Except of C. Because of D. In spite of
13. What can do for you? By the way, do you have any fountain-pens. You can choose ___ pens you like. A. whatever B. whichever C. what D. which
14. Can you finish typing this letter in one hour? No, it’s ____.
A. out of a question B. out of the question
C. out of questions D. out of question.
15. You have to cash some traveler’s cheques, ___ you? A. do B. don’t C. have D. haven’t
16. There __ a cat, two dogs and three chickens ____ the little boy in the house.
A. are; to accompany B. is; accompanying C. are ; following D. is; followed
17. Surrounded ____ by the policemen, the two bank robbers had no choice but to give in.
A. As were they B. though they were
C. though were they D. as they had been
18. Which one do you want? ____ will do. A. Every B. Some C. Only one D. Any
19. It will not __ to have a picnic on the water before we go home, so let’s stop for a picnic. Anyhow, there is plenty of time. A. a bit fun B. a little fun C. funs D. a fun
20. Do you mind my smoking here? ___. This is non-smoking place.
A. No, you don’t B. Oh, no, please C. I’m afraid I do D. No, of course not
21. May I speak to Mr. Smith, please? ___.
A. I am Smith B. I am Smith speaking C. Speaking D. This is Smith speaking
22. Mr. Crosset won a medal for having taught sixty year. He is really a qualified teacher. He is by far __ teacher I have ever had. A. a better B. the better C. a best D. the best
23. It worried her a bit ___ he hair was turning grey. A. while B. That C if D. for
24. I saw a beautiful kite _____ ______ top of a will tree.
A. catching; on B. caught; on C. to catch;at D. caught; at
25.Opinions of that kind are best kept to yourself and not voices ____.
A. in a public B. in the public C. in public D. in publics
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6. Thank you for your precious help! ____.
A. It is the least what I could do B. It is the least I do
C. It is the least that I could do D. It is the least as I could do
7. Mary’s father bought her a piano _____ it was her happy birthday that day.
A. on which B. for which C. in that D. that
8. After four hours’ fierce fighting, our soldiers ____ the enemy’s fort.
A. took possession of B. took the possession of
C. took a possession of D. took possessions of
9. A bird in the hand is ___ two in the bush. A. worth B. worthy C. worth of D. Worthy of
10. Rather than ____ money in such a dishonest way, he would beg in the street.
A. getting B. get C. to get D. got
11. Hans is an active man. He prefers ____ rather than ______.
A. going with us; stay at home B. going with us; stay at home
C. to go with us; stay at home D. to go with us ; to stay at home
12. Kate, have you finished that book? I am badly in need of it. Not yet, I’ll return it to you as soon as I _____ it.
A. will finish reading B. finish to read
C. will have finished reading D. have finished reading
13. The Zhangs have bought some meat, powder and some onions; they ______ jiaozi together.
A. make B. made C. have made D. are going to make
14. Jane often quarrels with her husband. She would leave him _______ the children.
A. except B. besides C. except for D. but
15. Their driving force is the belief ___they are doing right.
A. that B. which C. why D. for which
16. Thanks to people’s concern, this homeless little girl is swell looked after now. She____ safely ___ a kind-hearted nurse.
A. has been; in the charge of B. has been ; in the charge by
C. was; in charge of D. was ; in the charge of
17. You are stupid. You’ve made a mess of it. So, I have made a mess of it, ___ I?
A. have B. haven’t C. do D. don’t
18. You’d better not come. You can’t swim so far. Oh, I can’t swim so far, ___I ?
A. can B. can’t C. need D. needn’t
19. This kind of clothes __ seem as beautiful to the people today as it ___ to the people in the past.
A. didn’t ; seemed B. doesn’t; did C. didn’t does D. doesn’t ; seems.
20. Many scientists in Germany suffered a lot when Hitler came into power. Take Einstein for example, not only was everything that he ___ away from him but also his German citizenship.
A. had taken B. was taken C. had been taken D. had been taken
21. Would you mind if I sit here? ____.
A. Oh, no, please B. Yes, I do C. No, I don’t D. I am afraid I wouldn’t
22. Can you describe “ a good writer” in specific term? Yes, I can. A good writer is ___ who an express common things in an uncommon way. A. that B. he C. one D. the one
23. You mustn’t take ______ upon yourself to spend such a large sum of money ____ the Treasurer’s approval. A. it; without B. this; with C. that; without D. it; with
24.Ted is always led down by the nose by his wife. I must say she is____ a mother ___ a wife to her husband. A. more than; and B. more than; X C. no more ; that D. more ; than
25.What can I do for you? Please give me a yuan’s ___ of 5 jiao and 5 fen stamps.
A. worth B. worthy C. being worth D. being worthy
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6. Catherine always considered that the bed was a good place _____.
A. in which he read B. that he read C. in which to read D. to read
7. I ___ to pay a special visit to your country but stayed at home for some reason.
A. meant B. had meant C. have meant D .mean
8. _____, I’ll go all out to do the job well. I am dead sure you will.
A. Believe it or not B. If you believe or not
C. You believe it or not D. Whether you believe or never.
9. There is so much dust outside that the windows were never opened except ____ the room for a few minutes in the morning. A. to air B. air C. airing D. aried
10. Have you moved into the classroom? Not yet. The walls___.
A. are being whitewashed B. were whitewashed
C. are whitewashed D. had been whitewashed
11. During Samuel’s college time, he had few friends to take with. His classmates______.
A. should have looked him down upon B. should have looked down upon him
C. must have looked him down upon D. must have looked down upon him
12. ____ Tom can never understand is ____ his wife wants to be divorced from him.
A. What; why B. whatever; why C. what; that D. Whatever; that
13. I’ll be ___ the whole factory when the director is away.
A. in the charge of B. in charge of C. in the charge for D. in a charge of
14. The judge judged Tom guilty only by what he supposed, not by the facts. I think the judge is ____, _____ he? A. fair; is B. fair; isn’t C. unfair; isn’t D. unfair; is
15. ___ wants a computer should write ___ in this name list.
A. Who; his name B. The one who; her C. Those who; their names D. Whoever; his names
16. I am not much of a singer but I like singing very much. ____.
A. So is my brother B. Neither does my brother
C. So it is with my brother D. So you are
17. This tree is ___ the top of her other trees, so it is easy to be blown down by strong winds.
A. very above B. well above C. much at D. well under
18. Women nowadays are no longer looked down upon. There are not only man_____ but also many ____ in our university.
A. girl students; women professors B. girl students ; woman professors
C. girl students; women’s professors D. girls’ students; womens’ professors
19. Can I use your pen right now? ____.
A. All right, here it is B. I hope so C. Oh, no, please D. No, never mind
20. ___ is this book ___? Five dollars each but if you buy 10 books, you need only pay 40 dollars.
A. How; worth B. What; worth C. How much; worthy D. What; worthy
21. There ____ nobody else at hand, I had to do it ____.
A. was; for myself B. having been; by myself C. was; of myself D. being; to myself
22. Hello, Susan, if you ______ wait a minute , I'll go and find him. That will do.
A. will B. are going to C. shall D. are to
23. It made may countries angry ___ the NATO, without the permission from the UN, started a war in Yugoslavia on the problem of Kosovo A. when B. because C. that D. if
24.He wouldn't tell us ____ with his computer.
A. what was the matter B. what the matter C. what mater was it D. what wrong was
25.Your work is ___ all praise. Far from enough ____ to yours.
A. beyond; compared B. above; compared
C. more than; comparing D. beyond ; comparing
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6. Great changes have taken place everywhere in China! And it is true of my hometown. It is no longer the same ___ it was years ago. A. that B. as C. what D. like
7. If you want to increase the customers' purchasing power you must raise their wages. I know the truth, to raise wages means ____ purchasing power.
A. to increase B. to have increased C. increasing D. to be increasing
8. When you read the book, you'd better make a mark ____ you have any questions.
A. at which B. in which C. the place where D. where
9. Mr. Hill is warm-hearted person. He will do anything for you except ____ money to you.
A. to lend B. lend C. lending D. lends
10. Travel books are very popular with readers nowadays. So this kind of book____ well.
A. sell B. sells C. is sold D. are sold
11. My aunt Jenifer has got into trouble in her personal feeling ___ my advice, now she ____ happier than ever.
A. If she had followed; would have been B. If she followed; would be
C. Had she followed; would be D. If she follows; will be
12. Excuse me, Mary, but would you mind my using your bike for a while? ____. Here you are.
A. Of course not B. Certainly C. Yes, please D. All right
13. Jackson's wife went ____ to visit him long after he had been put ____.
A. to prison; in prison B. to the prison; in prison
C. to the prison; in the prison D. to prison; in the prison
14. Mr. Green replied to me before now, saying that he would deal with this matter as required. He must have received your letter, _____ he ? A. mustn't B. can't C. hasn't D. didn't
15. Many a ship _____ wrecked on those rocks. A. has been B. have been C. were D. was
16. Is your father still smoking? No, it is three years ____ he smoked.
A. before B. after C. when D. since
17. His experience and wisdom grew ____ his age. A. as B. with C. for D. to
18. ____ will make a trip around the world during the coming Christmas.
A. The Evans' B. The Evan's C. The Evanses D. The Evanse's
19. Do you like teak or coffee? _______.
A. Yes, I do B. No, I don't C. Coffee, please D. None, please
20. I am going to have my car fixed. ____. I didn't catch what you said.
A. Excuse me B. What's the matter C. I am sorry D. Sorry
21. He took away all the books from the shelf. There is ____on it now.
A. none B. nothing C. little D. few
22. This shirt is ____ large for my son. A. a little too B. too little C. a little D. a very little
23. He was ill yesterday and today he is still ___.
A. not better B. no better C. not good D. no good
24.My dressmaker asked me to ___ on the new clothes to see if it fits me.
A. put B. be fit C. fit for D. wear
25.Oh, it's you! Your nice sounds quite different_____ the phone . A. on B. in C. from D. with
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6. Clever men think much of knowledge ____ foolish men look down upon knowledge.
A. however B. yet C. still D. while
7. ____ has never tasted what is bitter does not know ____ is sweet.
A. What; what B. Whatever; it C. who; what D. Whoever; what
8. Carrie, it's time you__ to school now.Be quick or you will be late. There's no hurry. It' still early.
A. went B. go C. must go D. may go
9. George is a drunkard. He is too fond of ___ . For this reason, he has been given a sack as ____.
A. a bottle; a teacher B. the bottle; a driver C. bottle; a worker D. bottles; a peasant
10. Not only ____ but he was murdered by the robbers _____ .
A. was everything he had robbed of; as well B. everything he had was robbed of ; also
C. had everything he been robbed of; as well D. was he robbed of everything he had; as well.
11. Professor Li has devoted all his life to the educational cause. He ____ nothing in his desire to teach his students. A. spent B. spared C. shared D. paid
12. I ought to have told him the truth that his father ___ in the flood. It's a pity that you ___ .
A. died; didn't B. had died; didn't C. has died; haven't D. died; shouldn't
13. There ___no rain for a long time, the ground was burnt black by the sun.
A. being B. having been C. was D. had been
14. I felt a great weight ____ off my mind by his promise. Sometimes a promise is a great comfort to a person A. taking B. to take C. taken D. having taken
15. A 90-storeyed building is ____ construction ____ there used to be a foreign church. It will be a great scene of our city.
A. under; where B. during ; where C. in; when D. on; for
16. Jane contributed a lot to her family. I am told she ___ send home regularly fifteen dollars a week to ___the family for that difficult period.
A. was able to ; keep B. had been; support C. could; remain D. had been; remain
17. Five years _____ the severe punishment he had to receive for what he did to his wife. I misunderstood that he had been _____ to his wife.
A. was; kind B. was; cruel C. were; kind D. were; cruel
18. They felt a lack of warmth in the formal ____ he gave them in their festival.
A. celebrations B. congratulation C. congratulations D. informations
19. Samuel's wife wanted to leave him because she __ his bad habit of gambling. That will be ___.
A. couldn't' stand; the worse B. could stand; the wores
C. could stand; the worst D. could receive; the worst
20. Who is the blue-eyed young man __ is talking with your head teacher? Oh, he is a new comer.
A. which B. as C. that D. whom
21. I suppose this lady was robbed of her money when she ____ alone in the street.
A. walked B. had been walking C. was walking D. had walked
22. _____. Can you show me the way to the school? With pleasure.
A. I'm sorry B. I beg your pardon C. Excuse me D. Forgive me
23. ____. I must be going now. Somebody is waiting for me. Well, in this case, I won't keep you.
A. I'm sorry B. I beg your pardon C. Excuse me D. forgive me
24.She could not get a piece of bread anywhere; every shop she went to ____.
A. sold out B. be sold out C. have sold out D. was sold out
25.Jack is in high spirits now. He must have met some happy events, ____ he?
A. mustn't B . can't C. hasn't D. didn't
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6. ____, you will find ____ difficult to persuade him to stand on your side.
A. Would as you try; this B. Try as you would ; it
C. As you would try; this D. As you would try; it
7. Not only ___ but also his personal identification.
A. was everything he had stolen from him B. everything he had was stolen from him
C. had everything he been stolen from him D. was he stolen from everything he had
8. Suddenly a good idea came to my mind ___ we shout turn to Harris for help, who is always ready to help others. One good turn deserves another. When he gets into trouble.
A. when B. that C. how D. why
9. The British planes radioed that large German____ were ____ across the river.
A. forces; on move B. troop; on moving
C. forces; on the move D. troops; on a move
10. We _____ bikes to go to the post-office. It wasn't' at all necessary since it was within a ____ distance from our school.
A. should have ridden; stone-throwing B. shouldn't have ridden; stone-throwing
C. should ride; stone-throwing D. shouldn't ride; stone-thrown
11. My order was that everyone _____ on the alert against any possible aggression and ____ away from the army these days.
A. be; not be B. was; be not C. had been; was no D. had not been; should be not
12. The tallest building in our city looks very beautiful ____ the blue sky with mountains behind.
A. to B. against C. for D. by
13. John had benefitted a lot from this method and I'll also adopt it. But, _____ is one's meat is another's poison, you know?
A. that B. what c. it D. whatever
14. I have got____ ____ a grand meeting will be held in this school to celebrate the return of Macao.
A. word; that B. words ; that C. the word; when D. a word; that
15. Copperfield is not skilled in telling a story. I quite agree with you. This morning he told me a lie to the effect that he had lost my kept to the door. But immediately his smile ____.
A. proved himself B. was proved a lie C. gave himself away D. a shoed himself off
16. Clothes of this kind ___ well and___ long. Thank you . I'll take this kind.
A. washes; has B. wash; last C. are washes; are lasted D. is washes; is lasted
17. I would rather the high extrance examination ___ one month behind so that I have more time to prepare for it . You should seize the hour and seize the minute.
A. would come; can B. came; will C. came; could D. should come ; could
18. Do you regard it necessary that I _____ this article _____ in English? Yes, you should do so as required.
A. should get; typed B. got; typed C. would get; typing D. would; be typed
19. HE is quite strong now ____ what he used to be.
A. for B. to C. against D. with
20. what's your father's position? He usually ____in Mr. Li's absence.
A. serves as the headmaster B. acts as headmaster
C. acts as a headmaster D. is as a headmaster
21. They must make sure of such open forms of struggle ___ permitted by law.
A. as are B. that is C. which D. who are
22. Tom narrowly ___ , if not killed. By the explosion. So he -_____.
A. missed being hurt; had a bit of luck B. did not miss being hurt; had but luck
C. missed hurting; had a bit luck D. missed being hut; had bad luck
23. Did you ever finish high school? No, I didn't , but I wish I ____.
A. did B. could C. have D. had
24.I don't think this material is the quality I want. ____. It's the best we have right now.
A. I'm sorry B. I'm fine C. I'm right D. I'm sad
25.The fish is gone! ___ eaten it?
A. Can our cat B. Must our cat C. Might our cat have D. Must our cat have
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6.Kete's education, ____ it was, was finished in her backward hometown by the time she was fifteen. Do you mean to say that her education ___ the present job?
A. so as; prevents her doing B. such as; stops her doing
C. so as; fits her for D. such as ; fits her for
7. The jet fighters were waiting at the airport, __ . Every soldier was __ at the sign of eh invaders.
A. with radar searching the sky; all eyes. B. radar searching the sky; all eye
C. radar searched the sky; all eyes D. with radar search the sky; all eye
8. Can you briefly introduce Mr. Beauchesne? Ok. Last year he served as ____ to the United Nations and will serve as ___ of New York.
A. a delegate; mayor B. delegate; mayor
C. the delegate; the mayor D. a delegate; a mayor
9. Harry is dong some underground work secretly. During the day he doesn't dare to leave the house in case he ____.
A will be recognized B. is recognized C. were recognized D. was recognized
10. Do you doubt ___ I am telling the truth? I never doubt ____ you are honest.
A. that; that B. whether; whether C. whether; that D. that; whether
11. I don't like these maths books. What have you got ___ . I have got ___ that you might like, so ou can choose some at will.
A. though; some B. besides; any C. yet; any D. beside; any
12. Hi, Quake, have you got ready for the High entrance examination? It is drawing near. I have got something ready for it. I want so get ____.
A. a best possible result in a shortest possible time
B. the best possible result in the shortest possible time
C. the possible result in the shortest possible time
D. a possible best result in a possible shortest time
13. Mr. Huber married ____ his daughter ____ a lawyer who he thought was promising.
A. off; to B. X; with C. to; of D. off; with
14. Generally speaking, the city is ____ crowed than ____ on the same area.
A. less; others B. less; the others C. more; another D. more; some other
15. Have you seen the film "Titanic'? Oh, I have seen it three times. I think it is___ worth ____.
A. much; seeing B. well; to be seen C. very; seeing it D. well; seeing
16. ____ the matter may be, just stick to your post.
A. However B. No matter now C. whatever D. It doesn't matter whether
17. Little has been done to stop the pollution, ___?
A. haven't they B. has it C. have they D. hasn't it
18. Would you mind calling back later again? _____.
A. Why no B. Certainly not , I wouldn't C. Why, I wouldn't' D. Yes, I wouldn't
19. I can speak English and French, but my brother can't, ____ .
A . too B. either C. as well D. also
20. One should speak clear and ___ writing.
A. so it is B. it is so with C. the same with D. it is the same with
21. Martin was famous for his first book. But he's never again writing so good a book ____ his first one was.
A. that B. as C. what D. with
22. ___ in an armchair, my father is often____ in thought.
A. Seated; lost B. Seating; losing C . Seated; losing D. Seating; lost
23. economics all over world are developing rapidly; close attention ____ to present movements in international money market.
A. is paying B . was paid C . is being paid D. paid
24.If he ____ back by the time you ___ again, he would certainly have been at the seaside in other's company.
A. hadn't not; have come B. came; came
C. haven't come; came D. haven't come; come
25.I am sorry I have stepped up your feet ____.
A. The same to me B. all right C. Don't be so sorry D. T hat's all right
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6. The enemy troops were seizes with ___ panic ___ they fled in great disorder. They were severely ambushed by PLA soldiers.
A. the same; that B. the same; as C. such a ; that D. such a ; as
7. George lay down on the grass, ____ his eyes. He is enjoying the sunshine on the grassland.
A. hat over B. his hat pulling over C. his hat pulled over D. his hat was pulled over
8. Mr. Andrey had been doing well in the army. Now he has been raised to the position of ____.
A. a captain B. captain C. the captain D. one captain
9. Our office was on the fourth floor, its windows ____ the newly-built bridge.
A. was overlooking B. overlooked C. having been overlooked D. overlooking
10. It will be National Day. How are you decorating your meeting hall? The hall will be decorated with red lanterns and it ____ with beautiful pictures.
A. hanged B. is hung C. hung D. hangs
11. We do not hesitate to give our life for our country, let alone ____ some hardships.
A. suffer B. suffering C. to suffer D. suffered
12. The window was shut, and he ____ to open it.
A. did even not try B. tried not even C. even didn’t try D. didn’t’ try even
13. It is typical of Old Wang to help others. Everyone calls him Living Leifeng. He is also ___ never troubles about his personal interests. A. that B. one C. the one D. a one
14. Shao Yun-huan, Xu Xin-hu and Zhu Ying have ____ worthy of the Party’s trust as reporters.
A. been proved B. proved C. been proved to be D. proved to be
15. As time ____ , his far-away friend went out of his mind and they estranged themselves in relationship. A. passed B. passed by C. passed on D. went
16. He ate one whole apple, so there is ___ of it left. A. none B. on one C. a little D. a few
17. Next time if you ______ again, you’ll be punished by cutting off your fingers.
A. are caught stealing things B. catch stealing things
C. catch me stealing things D. are caught me stealings
18. I wish to come back a few days ahead of time, ____ ?
A. wish I B. do I C. may I D. can I
19. Our teacher ____ the trouble ____ reading materials for us. You must ___ very quickly.
A. had; to gather; be improving B. made; gathering; have improved
C. got; gathering; be improving D. took; to gather; must have improved
20. Who has broken the window? ____.
A. It’s you yourself, Jane and me to blame B. It’s Jane, you yourself and me to blame
C. It’s me, you yourself and Jane to blame D. It’s Jane and you yourself to blame
21. education ____ is more eloquent than speeches.
A. for example B. by example C. with example D. in example
22.This is the provincial; key middle school ____ graduates her always take pride in it.
A. that B. as C. what D. whose
23. While sleeping on the train, I felt my hands lightly _____. I woke only to find that my wallet had been stolen.
A. touched by others B. touching others C. being touched by others D. touch others
24. I should very much like to have gone to the party, but I ___ so I felt a bit unhappy.
A. am not invited B. am not being invited C. shall not be invited D. was not invited
25. The people in the village were very friendly; they ____ us in every way they could in that period of time.
A. were helping B. are helping C. were helped D. had helped
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6. We must study foreign languages in ____ way ____ Marx did. Your mean when study foreign languages, we shouldn’t he always translating tem into our own
A. such a ; as B. such a; that C. the; that D. a; which
7. Jane broke the old man’ s fishraising pot by mistake, so he wanted to give her a good beating. The poor little girl he a good beating.
A. ran down B. running down C. being run down D. being running down
8. ____ for the free tickets I would not have one to the films so often.
A. If it is not B. were it not C. Had it not been D. If they were not
9. The enemy troops were totally defeated by the PLA soldiers in that batl4e, In the enemy headquarters their papers ___ all around.
A. left lying B. were left toile C. were left lying D. left to lie
10. _____ damaged Uncle George’s favourite garden by mistake. He lost his temper. They apologized to him, but he was ___ angry.
A. The Johnsons; none the less B. The Johnson’; none the less
C. The Johnson’s; no more D. Johnson; no longer
11. The terrible earthquake provided him ____ little hope of saving ___ little pets like dogs and cats in ____ difficult time.
A. so; so; such B. so; such; such C. so; such; so D. such; so; such
12. Each man and woman, including old man and old women who ___ at the front row in the hall, ___ required to make a speech. A. was ; was B. were; were C. were; was D. was were
13. Yugoslavia has been invaded by NATO led by Us For several months. ____ must be going from bad to worse there. A. The matter B. A matter C. Matter D. Matters
14. It is of great joy to travel to Kueilin, ____, I don’t’ have ____ money.
A. but; a lot of B. therefore; lots of C. however; much D. otherwise; plenty of
15. __ by ordinary standards, their quality is good. A. Judge B. Judging C.JudgedD. To be judging
16. Even in hot summer days, he slept soundly last night with all the window ___to let fresh air in.
A. open B. opening C. opened D. being opened
17. ____ leave the laboratory should lock the door.
A. Who B. Whom C. Whoever D. Whomever
18. I, who ____your teacher of English, will be responsible for___ work.
A. being; my B. is; my C. are ; my D. am; his
19. My brother was surprised to find his watch ____.
A. disappeared B. missing C. losing D. disappear
20. This kind of clothes doesn’t seem as beautiful to the people today as if it ___to the people in the past. A. seemed B. did C. does D. seems
21. Kate’s younger brother’s illness went from bad to worse, ____ worried his mother very much.
A. this B. which C. that D. it
22. Judy is very kind to and considerate of her husband, so she was afraid ____him when he was sleeping. A. waking B. wake C. to wake D. to be waken
23. Too much work and too little rest ____ illness. So we much combine work and rest.
A. caused B. will cause C. cause D. have caused
24. Oh, my daughter, if only you’d be as you _____ ! It’s impossible. Now I have grown up.
A. are used to be B. used to be C. are used to being D. used to being
25. It is said that the famous football star is now wiling to play for ____ would pay him three million dollars a year. A. anyone B. whomever C. no matter who D. whoever
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6. Tom had a big talk about his mid-term exam ___. But when he got his school report, he was ____ angry____ be unable to speak.
A. in public; so; as to B. in public; such; as to
C. in publics; so; as that D. in the public; such; to
7. ___ was the force of the explosion ____all the windows were broken.
A. This; which B. It; that C. Such; that D. Such; as
8. Linda’s uncle got me a post with his company as ___, which made it possible for me to become a very important person. A. a manager B. the manager C. manager D. one manager
9. ___ do you think of the film “ Titanic”? Wonderful! I cannot recommend this film ___.
A. What; very much B. How; too much C. How; so much D. What; too much
10. It is ___ to us ____ them out of trouble.
A. up; to help B. in turn; helping C. our turn; to help D. by turns; to help
11. Lei Feng set a good example __ thousands of millions of young people.
A. for B. to C. with D. on
12. Why can’t I smoke. At no time ____ in the meeting-room.
A. does smoking permit B. smoking is it permitted
C. is smoking permitted D. smoking is permitted
13. Since you need to get life insurance, why not try my company? If yours __ fair rates, I ___ try.
A. won’t have; will B. had; would C. should have; wouldn’t D. had had; shouldn’t
14. Their own crops ___ , the peasants went to help others.
A. having reaped B. having been reaped C. was reaped D. had been reaped
15. The new textbook, as ___ with the old one, has many advantages.
A. comparing B. compare C. compared D. being compared
16. A boom that is worth ___ at all is worthy of ____ twice.
A. reading; being read B. being read; reading C. reading; reading D. being read; being read
17. We don’t love him ____ because he has shortcomings.
A. the more B. the less C. more D. less
18. So loudly _____ that even people in the next room could hear him.
A. did he speak B. spoke he C. he spoke D. should speak
19. _____ he will come or not is unknown. A. That B. This C. If D. Whether
20. Can you imagine ____ a pilot?
A. she become B. her become C. her becoming D. she to become
21. We’d better turn to the person ___ we believe can speak good American English.
A. who B. whom C. whoever D. no matter who
22. Carrie’s husband is a bad-tempered man, so she was afraid of ____ him up even it is time for him to go to work. A. waking B. wake C. to wake D. to be waken
23. Can you lend me a pound? ____, I can’t.
A. Sorry B. I beg your pardon C. Pardon me D. Forgive me
24.China made ___ clear that she will never make a concession to America, even if she wants enter W.T.O. A. this B. that C. it D. one
25. May I use your dictionary? ____.
A. Yes, please B. Yes, here you are C. Yes, by al means D. Of course, use it
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6. So I went about my job in ____ way ____ try to kill the two birds with one stone.
A. so; as to B. such a; as to C. so a; that D. such a ; that
7. The importance of spoken English cannot be ____ emphasized. What is more important , we should keep speaking. A. so B. over C. much D. well
8. What’s your opinion about the trouble in your work? If we want to do our work well, in my opinion, it is _____ the trouble___ it may be.
A. worthy; however B. worth; whatever C. worth of; whatever D. worthy; no matter what
9. My father is a heavy smoker. So he is and so is my father. Thirty years of smoking ____ early in the morning.
A. started him coughing B. started him to smoke
C. started his coughing D. started him being smoking
10. Katherine is not liking forward ____ to making friends with Bob as he himself to making friends with her. But Bob ____ liked her because of her indifference.
A. as much; no more B. so much; none the less C. as much; no longer D. so much; no more
11. Old LI worked in the flood to save the homeless children for 24 hours without food ___ rest. Old Wang didn’t have rest, either, _____he had enough food.
A. and; or B. or; and C. and; and D. or; but
12. We each have an English dictionary for ____ own, so it is unnecessary for us to borrow other’s dictionary. A. our B. his C. us D. him
13. Smoking has done great harm to my father now. I really worry about his health. My father’s health ____ since he gave up smoking. Now he can control himself toe resist the temptation.
A. has gone from bad to worse B. had gone better and better
C. had been ill D. had been troubled
14. By the way, shall we go together or separately? _____ whether we ago together or separately.
A. No matter B. Never mind C. It doesn’t mind D. It doesn’t’ matter
15. ____, this book is not very good.
A. Generally spoken B. generally speaking C. To be generally speaking D. Being generally
16. The expenditure of grain____, the peasants have enough to eat all year round.
A. well planned B. well planning C. is well planned D. was well planned
17. How was it ____ the stranger told the truth ____he seat fire to the cottage? With great courage.
A. which ; which B. that ; that C. that; which D. which; that
18. He was awakened by someone ____ on the door. He was a little angry with the comer.
A. knock B. knocking C. to knock D. to be knock
19. All things ____, it is a good plan.
A. considering B. are considered C. to be caught D. caught
20. The bird was lucky that it missed ____.
A. being caught B. catching C. to be caught D. caught
21. I’ll be away on a business ship. Would you mind looking after my cat? Not at all___.
A. I’ve on time B. I’d rather not C. I’d like it D. I’d be happy to
22. The output of grain in this village has been ___ doubled on the past two years.
A. as many as B. as much as C. greater than D. more than
23. What would you have for breakfast? ____ will do. Anyway, I am a bit hungry.
A. Something B. everything C. Anything D. Nothing
24. I like Lu Xun’s work, because they ____ well.
A. have read B. have been read C. were read D.read
25. It is a fence, ____ .
A. five-inch-high B. five inches high C. five-inches-high D. five inch high
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6. ___, I cannot finish this task ahead of time.
A. As it were B. As they were C. As matters stand D. Such as it is
7. Tom spoke to me ___ his sho8lder and then went away in a great hurry.
A. on B. by C. through D. over
8. Everybody knows the fact English is becoming more and moiré important ___ the development of our society. So it is ____ for us young people to learn English well.
A. as; worthy our while B. with; worth our while C. under; worthy our while D.as ; worth while
9. The old men ___ the ball ____, the others began to throw in their suggestions.
A. set; rolling B. set; to roll C. have set; roll D. having set ; rolling
10. In spite of his disappointment record his year, I ____ feel that he is the best man we have in the department. A. no more B. no longer C. no the less D. none the less
11. Man cannot live without water ___ air. ____ fish.
A. and; So it is with B. or; So is C. nor; nor can D. and; Or can
12. ___little water is not enough for _____ many people. If human beings continue to break the natural I worry the whole earth will be dried and the last drop of water well rally be our tears.
A. Such; so B. So; so C . Such; such D. So; such
13. ____ want to join his organization should fill in the form with _____ name in it.
A. Who; his B. Whoever; his C. Who; their D. No matter who; their
14. It is thought that a new system _____ the place of the old one in that company. But things are getting worse and worse.
A. must have taken B. will take C. won’t take D. had taken
15. ___ that everyone has read the drafted plan, let’s now put it to the vow.
A. Assuming B. To assume C. To be assumed D. To be assuming
16. It rained last night, _____ the ground is all wet.
A. because B. for C. but D. and
17. The food in this place does not agree ____ me ____. I have put on weight.
A. with; a little B. with; a bit C. on; at all D. to ; very much
18. Li Lei not only speaks English but also ___. No wonder he is acting as _____ in a foreign-funded enterprise.
A. speaks French; interpreter B. writers French; an interpreter
C. French; interpreter D . writing French; the interpreter
19. Galileo did not believe____ because Aristotle said so.
A. nothing B. anything C. something D. some thing
20. Tom, don’t worry. I’ll so all that I can ____ you out of trouble.
A. help B. to help C. helping D. be helping
21. We told him to consult a doctor,_____ advice he took .
A. whose B. which C. whichever D. what
22. His words set me ____ that he is an honest man and I often think about them .
A. thinking B. think C. to think D. thought
23. I’m afraid I have taken too much f your time. ____.
A. It doesn’t’ matter B. No matter C. All right D. You are welcome
24. Now it is quite clear to me that he is an honest boy and I do regret ____ what he said was no worthy of what he did. A. saying B. to say C. to be saying D. to have been saying
25. Dinny have been wanting to devote himself to science since he read Einstein’s Theory of Relativity . Never before had he felt himself so powerfully ____ by the scientific idea.
A. attracted B. attracting C. to attract D. attract
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6. My coach got angry with us because we didn’t get good results in the match. No wonder he shut the window with___ force ____ the grass broke.
A. Such a; that B. So ; as C. Such; as D. Such ; that
7. Let’s discuss the matter ____ our dinner A. over B. in C. though D. with
8. It is ___ discussing the question whether we shall build an auditorium in the school next year.
A. worth while B. our worth while C. while worth D. our while worth
9. Don’t leave what should be done today till tomorrow. What you said meant that we should never leave today’s work ____.
A. unfinishing B. unfinished C. To be unfinished D. being unfinished
10. He is ____ in for his terrible hardships.
A. no longer B. no more C. none the less D. none the worse
11. It is a wonder that___ little animals eat ____ many insects. It’s the work of the natural balance.
A. How; so B. So; so C. Such; such D. What; such
12. We have each an English dictionary for ____ own, so it is unnecessary for us to borrow dictionaries from others. A. our B. his C. us D. him
13. The shop owner heard the quarrel and went out to see ____ on earth.
A. what was the matter B. what the matter was C. what was a matter D. what was the matters
14. The enemy troops are doomed to failure; ___ , they will not take their fate ____.
A. whenever; lie B. whatever; laid C. how; lying down D. however; lying down
15. ___ from what y9u day, he has done his best.
A. Judged B. Judging C. Judge D. To be judged
16.____, Aqiao had to climb the mountain picking up mulberry leaves.
A. A basket on her back B. Basket on her back C. The basket being on back D. Basket on back
17. _____ these words, he went away in a hurry. A. With B. At C. On D. After
18. ___ these words, we all burst into laughter. A. To B. At C. On D. After
19. He is tall _____ his age. A. with B. for C. to D. than
20. Water will continue to be ____ it is today—next in importance to oxygen.
A. how B. which C. like D. what
21. If you ____ at the corner when I ___ by, I will give you a lift into town.
A. stand; will pass B. will stand; pass C. are standing; pass D. are standing; will pass
22. Isn’t the work done well? ___, but it ____ in such a short time only by one or two men, I think.
A. Yes; can’t be done B. No; can’t be done
C. No; couldn’t be done D. Yes, couldn’t have been done
23. Let’s drink ____ the friendship between the two people. A. up B. to C. out D. over
24. They made up their _____ and made their ___ to the front.
A. minds ; way B. mind; ways C. mind; way D. minds; ways
25. As ____ above, Albert Einstein is a simple man of great achievements.
A. is referred B. is referring C. was referred D. referred to
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6. It is the purpose of this article supply information ____ Is not supplied by 90% of the news in the United States. A. such B. that C. such as D. so as
7. All problems ____ , doctor Henry went away with a light heart he had been trouble by these problems for several days.
A. were settled B. having been settled C. being settled D. have been settled
8. As ____ , Babbit was dedicated to the truth. But as ___, he was not so qualified.
A. scientist ; principal B. a scientist; a principal
C. the scientist; the principal D. a scientist; principal
9. I had no doubt ____there was something between the pair. A. if B. whether C. that D. which
10. I have to apologize to you having made some careless mistakes in my work. You are to blame. You ___careful. You can never be ___ careful in your work.
A. should be; too B. should have been; too C. must be; so D. must have been; so
11. Hopins was formerly a very honest person. But later he ____ owing to the influence of some bad elements and for this reason he ____ later.
A. took to stealing; was taken to prison B. has taken to stealing; was put to prison
C. was taken to steal; went to the prison D. took to steal; was cast into prison
12. This old peasant understands rice ____ ____. People call him rice expert.
A. planting ;as nobody else can B. to plant; as anybody else can
C. planted; nobody else can D. plant; than anybody else can
13. The boys ___ James. They hid his shoes and he could not find them.
A. had a joke of B. made a joke on C. made fun of D. played a joke of
14. Do you like dancing to relax yourself after work? No, I don’t. I often play chess. I prefer_____ rather than____.
A. playing chess; dancing B. to play chess; dancing
C. to dance; play chess D. to play chess; dance
15. Can you____ John’s mind since people say he is difficult to be understood? Yes, I can. I have known hi, for quite a long thing. A. read B. read out C. see out D. point out
16. This kind of English dictionary ____ _____ two hundred dollars. It is a best-selling thing.
A. is sold; with B. sells; for C. was sold; with D. sells out; for
17. How was your recent visit to Qindao? It was great. We visited some friends, and spent the ___ days at the seaside.
A. few last sunny B. last few sunny C. last sunny few D. few sunny
18. Do you think highly of your English teacher? Sure. She is really___ in my mind.
A. someone B. somebody C. something D. anything
19. _____ peasants like to live in cities while _____ city residents would like to live in the beautiful countryside.
A. Most of; most B. Most ; most of C. Most of; most of D. Most of the ; most
20. ____, he came back home only to find all t eh things ____ a lot.
A. Several dozen years having gone on; changed B. Many dozen years going on; changing
B. several dozen of yeas gone on; changing D. Several dozen of yeas gone on; changing
21. He has made another wonderful discovery ____ very important to science.
A. which I think is B. which I think it is C. of which think it is D. I think which is
22. If ____ that his English needs improving, he is always taking on you.
A. asked B. told C. being told D. being asked
23. ___ Tom clearly understood was _____ his wife wanted to be divorced from him.
A. What; why B. whatever; why C. what; that D. Whatever; that
24. Bill took to stealing even at the age of 10. He was ____ two years ago.
A. put into prison B. sent to the prison C. sent into a prison D. sent into the prison
25. Do you agree with us in this matter? ____, but I disagree with you all.
A. Excuse me B. I beg your pardon C. Pardon me D. Forgive me
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6.The police found that the house ___and a lot of things ___. It must have been a burgular’s doing.
A. has broken into ; had been stolen B. had been broken into; stolen
C. had broken into; had been stolen D. had broken into ; stolen
7. Peter was ____ during the whole trip in the train. But his girl friend Jane lay ___ with he eyes open against any pickpocket.
A. awake; awake B. asleep; awake C. awakened; sleep D. sleeping; waking
8. Divide seven ___ two and you will get ____.
A. by; 0.28 B. into; three and a half C. by; three and a half D. onto; nothing
9. Mike, I’ll go now for the new job. ____! I hope you do well.
A. Good wish B. Good chance C. Good luck D. Good hope
10. Would you have told him the answer, had it been possible? I would, but I ____ so busy then.
A. had been B. were C. was D. would be
11. We hear it ___ that his uncle has gone Beijing. A. say B. to say C. said D. to be said
12. The __is effective in improving the quality of products. Oh, you mean the newly-adopted one.
A. method used B. used method C. method using D. using method
13. Mr. Li is a man who always thinks of ____. _____ and so is his boss who is popular with his workers.
A. his own good much more than others; So is he
B. others’ interest much more than his own; So it is with him
C. others’ god much more than his own ; So he is
D. others’ goods much more than his own; So he is
14. I don’t know why Mr. Smith wanted to break the promise that he would wash his hands off this matter. He was trying to fool you, ____.
A. that’s al that is B. which is all that it is C. which is all which is D. what is all that is
15. Doctor, I have got something wrong with my eyes. Let me examine them. Oh, this one is all right. Open ____ one, please. A. another B. the other C. another’s D. other’s
16. It is ____ for a mother to hurt her child. Even a fierce tiger would not eat its baby.
A. in nature B. for the nature C. against the nature D. against nature
17. My uncle often keeps fit and the did not bother to look after us when we were children. No wonder he is fifty-five now, but he doesn’t look ____.
A. that B. this C. such D. it
18. Wherever did you buy a pair of shoes such as ____. Oh, it is in that new shop ___ I bought this pair of shoes. A. it is; where B. it was ; where C. it was ; that D. they are ; that
19. Mum is always careless in public. She shouldn’t have made so many mistakes when she spoke with others. She Is your mother after all. I ____ such words against her next time.
A. will have you say B. won’t have you say C. will have you saying D. won’t have you said
20. ____, you will have to do ____ . Anyone who breaks the rule will be punished.
A. Like it or not; as required to B. Whether you like or not ; as required
C. Whether you like it or not; as required D. Like or not; as you are required to
21. We should keep close watch over the enemy. They will made a sudden attack against us ____ .
A. any minute B. in any minutes C. some time D. sometime
22. I hope I can drive the tractor _____ you do. Keep on practicing and you will succeed. A see know, practice makes ____.
A. how; perfect B. the way; perfectly C. in this way; perfectly D. like; perfect
23. The former president Lincoln was deepluy dovd and respect by his people. So the news ____ Lincoln was murdered filled their hearts ____ deep sorrow.
A. which; in B. which; with C. in which; with D. that; of
24. I have been to the doctor about my headache. He said there was ____, but I must lie up for a few days.
A. something serious B. anything serious C. everything serious D. nothing serious
25. I can’t work out in this way. Why not ____ it some other way?
A. Try to do B. try doing C. trying to do D. trying doing
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6. We cannot be thankful ___ to our parents. We will never take their love for granted. In return for it, we should study hard at present to be useful man ____.
A. more ; in future B. much; in the future C. so much; in future D. enough ; in the future
7. He must have passed this way, ____ there are his footprints. Don’t jump at such a conclusion. _____ others left footprints here.
A. because; There is a time when B. for; There are times when
C. now that; There is a time when D. because of ; Sometimes.
8. The swords are all of ____. They are both six inches long.
A. lengths B. the length C. the lengths D. a length
9. Jack bought a new car made in America. Does it run 10 kilometres to ____ ?
A. the litre B. litre C. a litre D. litres
10. ____ do you think has come into power in this country? ___ a respectable marshal.
A. whom; More than B. Who; NO other than
C. whoever; NO more than D. Whomever; More than
11. ____ they carried out the experiment?
A. How long can you be sure B. How long you can be sure
C. How long can you be sure whether D. How long you can be sure that
12. If the south had won, ____ is now called the United States might have been divided into many different parts. A. what B. whatever C. it D. that
13. ___ finds himself without friends is a body without a soul. This saying tells us the importance of making friends today. A. Who B. whoever C. Whom D. Whom
14. Is Father going to criticize you for your being late for your class? _____.
A. I’m afraid so B. I am sure so C. I’, afraid of it D. I am sure this
15. The teacher signed “Goodbye” and the students left the class room ____,____.
A. one by the other; the class ended thus B. one after one; thus the class ended
C. one by one; thus ended the class D. one by another; thus after another
16. Good morning; Can I help you? I’d like to have this package____.
A. be weighed B. to be weighed C. to weigh D. weighed
17. ____ of the rejected suits ____ my boy cousin who is tall for his age, his parents had to have one ___ to his measure.
A. None; fitting; made B. No one; fitted ; made
C. Not one; fitting on; make D. None; fitting with; made
18._? It has a population of mo9re than five million and only one third of the population __salary.
A. How much population does this city have; lives by
B. How many populations does this city have; live on
C. What are the populations does this city have; live on
D. What’s the population of this city; live on
19.The news of this great man’s death was _____ televised to his people and the whole nation ____ into deep sorrow.
A. living; lost B. live; was lost C. lively ; lost D. live; lost
20.Ted’s dog bit a passer-by and he was seriously bitten ____ on the right leg. This dog must have been left _____.
A. in his bone; lost B. into the bone; loosen C. to the bone; loose D. to his bone; loose
21. Mr. LI is warm-hearted to us students. Yes, he is really a good teacher. He is ___ our teacher. He is our good friend.
A. not only B. more than C. no more than D. rather than
22. Mr. used shoes____ and they are n longer useful. We are going to buy ___ for you tomorrow.
A. worn out; a new one B. are worn out; a new pair
C. was morn out; a new pair D. were worn out; a new one
23. The Dongting Lake, ____ we spent two days enjoying its beautiful vastness, laid a deep impression on us. A. which B. that C. where D. when
24.Which of these t4wo ties will you choose? I’ll take ___,to give me a change sometimes.
A. either B. neither C. all D. both
25.Xiao Wang, I haven’t seen you for ages. How are you getting on with your preparation?___.
A.I have made preparation, but it is far from enough
B. I have been working for the exam
C. I shall take the exam soon
D. I am going to Shanghai
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6. Some of the meat came from America. What about _____.
A. another B. others C. the other D. the rest
7. I’m very sorry fro the happening, the bad effect ought to ____ out to you at the very beginning.
A. point B. have pointed C. be pointed D. have been pointed
8. ____ she was living in Shanghai that she met her boyfriend Tom.
A. Just when B. Soon after C. It was while D. during the time when
9. Little ___ when I took the trip where it would lead me.
A. have I known B. had I known C. do I know D. did I know
10. ____ the South had won the war, what is now called the United States might have been divided into several countries. A. Supposed B. Where C. When D. What
11. Do you think it ____ to work with him? He is easy to get on with.
A. pleased B. pleasant C. please D. pleasure
12. The doctor often advised ____ smoking because it contains a lot of nicotine harmful to health.
A. that the old man gave up B. that the old man to give up
C. the old man to give up D. that the old man giving up
13. Have you ever seen anything like that before? _____.
A. No, I never have seen anything like that before.
B. No, never have I seen anything like that before.
C. No, never have3 I seen anything like that before.
D. No, I have never seen anything like that before.
14. Which of the following is correct?
A. When do you know when the plane takes off?
B. do you know when does the plane take off?
C. Do you know at what time the plane takes off?
D. AT what time do you know he plane takes off?
15. Usually scientists test a theory for a while ____ they accept it as true.
A. before B. unless C. until D. thought
16. Be careful! You nearly ____ by the truck. ____ could thank you enough?
A. got hitting; How much B. were hurt; How
C. were hurt; For what D. knocked down; What
18. The film is wonderful! Well , at least it’s ___ the one we saw last month.
A. as bad as B. as better as C. no better than D. no worse than
19. I’m sorry that I can’t keep my promise today. ____? Haven’t we agreed on it?
A. what is it B. Why don’t you C. What do you think D. How is it
20. It’s quite ___ that Mary. Works in ___ hospital in the town.
A. sure ; the B. sure; a C. certain; some D. certain; certain
21. Your younger brother’s pale face is a ___ that he not recovered from the illness.
A. sing; was B. suggestion; be C. sign; be D. suggestion; has
22. There ____no further discussion it is settled. A. being B. was C. had been D. had
23. I don’t lie meat at all, but I am quite fond of fish. ___.
A. So do I B. Neither do I C. I am the same D. So it with me
24. Has __ of your two children been to Beijing? No, ___.
A. both; neither B. either; neither C. any; either D. all ;not one
25. It is very kind of you to tell me al these things. _____.
A. It’s my pleasure B. I should do it C. Don’t say that D. No problem
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6. Which do you prefer, skiing or skating? I like both, but I find skiing ____ more interesting of ____ two. A. the; the B. X; the C. the; X D. X; X
7. The factory ____ we spent one day last Thursday lies at the foot of a mountain.
A. when B. which C. where D. what
8. Why did you give up your job? I was tired ___ as a typist.
A. of working B. to work C. of work D. to working
9. My radio is good enough to ____ VOA English clearly.
A. look up B. look or C. pick out D. pick up
10. Were you surprised to see Mr. Tompson at the fair? Yes, I really didn’t think ___ there.
A. he had B. he would be C. he had been D. he would have
11. You know the city so well. You must have been there, ____?
A. mustn’t you B. didn’t you C. haven’t you D. needn’t you
12. ___ he will manage to solve it, I believe.
A. However difficult the problem is B. However difficult is the problem
C. However the problem is difficult D. However is the problem difficult
13. Before he came to he college, he had never heard a single English ____.
A. to speak B. speak C. spoken D. speaking
14. Is the matter serious? No, nut it needs ___ immediately.
A. to be settled B. to settle C. being settled D. to have settled
15. It was in the year of 1984 ____ my brother joined the Party.
A. until B. that C. when D. before
16. Who’d like to go with me among you? I think ____ of us would like to.
A. little B. nobody C. neither D. none
17. Peter didn’t what to go to the kindergarten, but Mother insisted that ___.
A. he must go B. he should go C. he would go D. he could go
18. Summer holiday is coming. Dick is considering ___ on a journey round the world.
A. setting off B. to set off C. to set it out D. setting out
19. She was late for school that day because she ____ in a heavy rain on her way.
A. grasped B. was grasped C. caught D. was caught
20. Many of the furs and skins _____ clothes and shoes.
A. can be used to B. can be made use of C. can be used for D. can be made of
22. English is very important. It can help us to get ___.
A. as much information as we can B. as many information as possible
C. a large number f information D. informations as quickly as possible
23. what a big cake ! I have never seen ____.
A. the bigger one B. a bigger one C. a large one D. the biggest one
23. The number of students asked to come ___ fifty, but a number of them ___ absent for different reasons. A. were; was B. was; was C. was; were D. were; were
24. You didn’t let me drive. If we ___ in turn, you ___ so tired.
A. drove; didn’t’ get B. had driven; wouldn’t get
C. were driving; wouldn’t have got D. had driven; wouldn’t have got
25. There’s nothing serious. It needs time to look into the matter. Just take __ of yourself and don’t worry. A. time B. care C. rest D. notice
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6. Stephen was ___ university student before eh turned ___ teacher.
A. a; a B. an; a C. a; X D. an; C
7. So heavily ____that we could not have the football match.
A. it rained B. was it rained C. it was raining D. did it rain
8. Do you know the doctor in ____ hometown we stayed?
A. which B. his C. whose D. whom
9. He went to the station so late. ___ he missed the train.
A. No wonder B. There was no wonder C. No matter D. I didn’t’ surprise
10. The cattle ____ to the Smiths now.
A. is belonged B. belongs C. are belonging D. belong
11. My father insisted ______ at once, but I didn’t agree.
A. me to set out B. that I set out C. that I would set out D. on me to set out
12. I am writing to one of my old friends. ____ will soon be finished and posted.
A. That B. This C. The letter D. It
13. Her father didn’t ___ her to go there, but she went out without his knowledge.
A. agree B. permit C. let D. promise
14. ____? All right. Let’s met at the usual place.
A. Would seven thirty be all right for you
B. Would you like to know where we will meet
C. Would you let me know when we well meet
D. Would you mind our meeting at the usual place
15. The experiment __ on the moon in July, 1971 proved that Galileo’s theory of falling objects __ true. A. was done; is B. being done; was C. done; is D. having been done; was
16. The school boys and girls are crossing the street, _____ a small yellow cap.
A. each of them has B. they each have C. everyone has D. each wearing
17. We were just about to go to bed ____ the electricity is out .
A. when B. which C. as D. then
18. ____ the new word, he consulted the dictionary.
A. Not learning B. Having not learned C. Not learned D. Not having learned
19. The war and the suffering ____ caused affected him greatly.
A. that B. it C. which D. what
20. We’re considering ___ our old classmates ____ to our house.
A. to invite; coming B. to invite; to come C. inviting; to come D. inviting; coming
21. Are you satisfied with the result? Not at all. It could be ____.
A. so bad B. any worse C. much better D. the best
22. Can you finish it in an hour? ____.
A. I’m sure so B. I’m afraid not C. I wish so D. I don’t hope so
23. I thought there would be many students in the playground, bust when I got there, I found___.
A. none B. no one C. nobody D. nothing
24. The experiment they had spent so much time and money on ____at last.
A. succeed B. succeeding C. have succeeded D. succeeded
25. The plane took off at eight o’clock, bust she didn’t ____ until eight five.
A. turn up B. turn down C. turn off D. turn out
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6. Tomorrow _____ my birthday. I’d like you and Kate to come. I’m not sure if she ___ free.
A. is; will be B. will be; is C. is going to be; is going to be D. is; is
7. He knows so much about this country. He must have been there, ___?
A. mustn’t he B. doesn’t be C. hasn’t be D. didn’t he
8. It was in the library ____ was taken charge of by Mrs. White ____ they borrowed the book.
A. which; what B. that; where C. whom; that D. which; where
9. Was ____ Doctor David who made the mistake? No, ____.
A. that; I believe no t B. that; I don’t believe it C. it; I believe not D. it; I don’t believe is so
10. ____ has been done.
A. Sixty percent of the work B. Three-fifths o the articles
C. Half of what he promised D. Three quarter of the business.
11. How was the condition in the village? Not only ___, but also ___.
A. was there so electricity; no water B. there wasn’t any electricity; there wasn’t any water
B. no electricity; was there no water D. wasn’t’ there any electricity; wasn’t there any water
12. The TV play wasn’t on show last night , was it? No, _____. A whole night was wasted.
A. We couldn’t have waited for it B. We needed not to wait for it
C. We didn’t need to wait for it D. We needn’t have waited for it
13. Why didn’t you buy the sweater? ___, nor did the colour agree with me.
A. Because the price was high B. Not only dint’ it fit me
C. For I disliked its material D. Neither was the quality satisfactory
14. Julie was quite alone in the world ___ an uncle in America.
A. except B. except for C. besides D. instead of
15. How does your second-hand bicycle work? It used to work well, but it ___.
A. is being fixed B. is mended C. has been remade D. had to repair
16. Why do you suggest Zhangjiajie? I believe ___ beauty of _____ nature thee will make ____ excellent impression upon you.
A. a; the ;an B. the; the; an C. the; X; the D. the; X; an
17. I wonder how she ___the drunken fellow he other day.
A. dare fighting off B. dared fight off C. dare to fight off D. dared fighting off
18. Though ___ to stop, the ____ speaker kept on _____ at the meeting.
A. told; excited; to talk B. being told; exciting; talking
C . told; excited; talking D. to be told; excited; talking
19. Jack was__ to leave as soon as possible because he was __ to meet his girlfriend at the station.
A. hurried; curious B. anxious; eager C. worried; upset D. nervous; inspired
20. _____ that have been looking after the old woman for five years? It’s nothing.
A. It is you B. Are you so C. Do you such D. Is it for you
21. If I have to chose between Diana and Helen, I would say Helen is ____ to be my secretary.
A. good B. better C. the best D. the better
22. After the new technique was introduced, the factory produced ___ tractors in 199q as the year before. A. as twice many B. as many twice C. twice many as D. twice as many
23. Would you carry eh suitcase for me fro a while? ____.
A. With pleasure B. It’s a pleasure C. My pleasure D. For pleasure
24. After the war ended, Washington was ____ the first president of the United States.
A. elected B. picked C. selected D. tried out
25. ___Corna said showed that she didn’t decide ___ to stay or not.
A. What; if B. How ; whether C. How; if D. What ; whether
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6. There is ___ “f” in the word “family”. A. a B. an C. the D. X
7. Why is your younger brother not here? He is not quite ____ today.
A. him B. himself C. his D. him own
8. We were not ____ at Catherine’s being married
A. less surprised B. the less surprising C. the least surprised D. the least surprising
9. The bus was five minutes ____ time. A. before B. in C. ahead D. behind
10. The manager finally realized where his duty _____. A. lies B. lay C. lays D. laid
11. When I was young I ___ four foreign languages, but I __ them all except a few words of each.
A. spoke; had forgotten B. had spoken; had forgotten
C. had spoken; had forgotten D. could speak; have forgotten
12. Have some bananas, please. _____. A. No, thank you just the same
B. Yes, I have C. No, a little please D. Sorry, I’m afraid I can’t
13. I have a very small room and most of he space is ___ by a large shelf.
A. taken in B. taken on C. taken up D. taken down
14. When will the meeting be held? ____.
A. Not long B A week or less C. In a week or so D. One day or two
15. “The p9cture writing” _____ many, many yeas ago is difficult for us t understand.
A. having been drawn B. being drawn C. to be drawn D. drawn
16. It’s a fine day, isn’t it? ____.
A. Yes, you are right. B. Yes, isn’t it? C. No, not lovely. D. Yes, is it?
17. He left the city in 1990 , and he ____ since.
A. doesn’t’ come B. didn’t come C. hasn’t come D. hadn’t come
18. The kind-hearted peasant’s ____ pity on the snake led to his own death.
A. take B. taking C. being D. have
19. ____ that gave you this beautiful doll?
A. It was who B. It was whom C. Who it was D. Who was it
20. Why didn’t you buy the computer? ____, but I didn’t have enough money at that time.
A. I would have B. I would C. I had had D. I had bought
21. Have you decided when ____? Yes, tomorrow morning.
A. to leave B. to be leaving C. will you leave D. are you leaving
22. ____ difficult the job will be, we’ll try our best to finish it before this weekend.
A. No, matter B. No wonder C. Though D. However
23. Not until ____ to play football with his classmates.
A. had everything done did he go B. everything was done did he go
C. everything had been done did he go D. was everything done went he
24.He had something urgent to deal with, ____ he didn’t come to the party yesterday.
A. because B. because which C. because of it D. because of which
25. How is your cousin? _____.
A. He is eighteen B. He is much better C. he is an engineer D. He is Howard
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6. She did what she could ____ the boy to continue his study.
A. help B. to help C. helping D. to helping
7. Our boss is kind and easy ____. A. to work B. to get on C. to get on with D. getting to
8. Be sure to buy ____ books for children.
A. other such B. other or C. such other D. so other
9. The girls seemed like nurses ____.
A. dressed white B. putting on white C. wore white D. dressed in white
10. This school has thirty classes, ____ a library and three labs.
A. to include B. included C. include D. including
11. Do you know who was elected ___ of the country?
A. president B. the president C. a president D. as a president
12. I’d like ____ information about the operation of this machine. Well, you could have ___ word with the worker. A. some; the B. some; a C. an ; some D. an; a
13. If they do it with a strong mind, they can overcome any difficulty, ____ great it is.
A. how B. what C. however D. whatever
14. It ____ five years since here husband ____.
A. was; left B. was; would leave C. is; left D. is; had left
15. The question ____ right now.
A. had better not be discussed B. had not better be discussed
C. had better not to be discussed D. had not better to be discussed
16. What _____ beautiful dress! Is it made from____ cloth your sister gave you last Saturday?
A. a; a B. a; the C. a; X D. X; the
17. We need to give him a lesson, ___? A. mustn’t we B. needn’t we C. shall we D. don’t we
18. I’ll spend my summer holiday in Paris. ____.
A. Of course B. It’s beautiful C. Have a good time D. Thanks a lot
19. _____? Yes, this is Jim speaking.
A. Are you Jim B. Who are you C. Who’s that D. Is that Jim speaking
20. Do you think they will miss the train? _____.
A, I am afraid so B. I don’t hope C. I believe not so D. I don’t think it
21. My parents ___ me to get good marks in the final examinations.
A. agreed B. suggested C. hoped D. wished
22. How about going out for a picnic this weekend? _____.
A. Yes, please B. It doesn’t matter C. Yes, that’s quite right D. That’s not a bad idea
23. She reached the top of the hill and stopped ____ on a beg roc by the side of the path.
A. to have rested B. to rest C. resting D. rest
24.Yesterday Lisa went swimming with ___ girls.
A. little two other B. two other little C. tow little other D. little other two
25.I still don’t think ____ very nice of her to talk about her boss after the meeting.
A. that is B. the fact that is C. which D. it
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6. If city noises ____ from increasing, people ____ shout to be heard even at the dinner table 20 years from now.
A. do not keep; have to B. are not kept; have to
C. do not keep; will have to D. are not kept ; will have to
7.With their carbon paper __,I am going to buy some more. But the only shop in the street is closed.
A. running out; under construction B. running out ; during repairs
C. run out; under repairs D. run out of; during construction
8. When did your sister got married? She got married about two weeks ago say that ___ up to now.
A. she has not married for many weeks B. she had not been married for many weeks
C. she has not married for not many weeks D. she has not been married for not more than weeks
9. How old is your friend Christine this year? I am sure she and I are of ___ fro my mother often told me that we were born in the same year.
A. ages B. the age C. the ages D. an age
10. Jack is ____ now, but he still idles away without
doing anything every day. ____, Dick is quite a diligent boy subjects.
A. in the thirties; Compared by Jack B.
in his thirties; Compared with Jack
C. in his thirty; Comparing with jack D. in the thirty; Comparing by Jack
11. My sister-in-law gave birth to a fat baby boy, but later fro her physical reason, she had to ___ ____. A. feed him ; on the bottle B. feed him; with the bottle
C. bring him up; on the bottle D. bring up him; on the bottle
12. How are you going toy visit that scenic spot on the island. We are bout to go ___ the
Dong-feng ____ we can enjoy a beautiful sea sight all the way.
A. on board; in which B. on board; by which
C. on a board; in which D. on the board ;by which
13. She is a revolutionary ____ but a counter-revolutionary ____. She ____ to her country when she was 40 years old.
A. in word; in deed; turned traitor B. in words ; in a deed; turned traitor
C. in a word; in the deed; turned traitor D. in word; in deed; turned a traitor
14. I want to rent a room, _____? So far a is know, the room costs 300 dollars a month.
A. How much do you know the room costs
B. Do you know how much does the room cost
C. Do you know how much the room costs
D. How much do you know does the room cost
15. I am told that your brother is ____ now and he reported some important events. Not exactly, he is working in the bank instead. _____ told you that was lying.
A. on the press; Whoever B. on the press; Who C. in eh press; Anyone D. in press; Those
16. ____ takes up the mater for me, I’ll be grateful to ____ because I firmly believe that will be taken up in a fair manner.
A. No matter who; him B. No matter whoever; them
C. Who; her D. Anyone; them]
17. I have never seen ___ before hat everyone likes him. Even when he ___, he looks very lovely.
A. rather a beautiful child like him; makes faces
B. too beautiful a child like him; makes a face
C. as beautiful a child as he; makes the face
D. so beautiful a child as he; makes faces
18. How many books do you want to borrow for your reference books? Only one ____ is enough.
A. such a book B. such book C. this kind of book D. kind of this book
19. Look in the mirror, Jim. You have some ink on your forehead. ____! I’d better go and wash it off at once.
20. Don’t’ lose heart __ any difficulty. Just encourage yourself. I will tae your advice __ of troubles.
A. in face of; in time of B. in facing of ; at the time of
C. in the face of; in the time of D. facing ; at time of
21. Was Johnson present at the meeting yesterday? Yes, eh was there at first, but it had not been for the fact that he ___ a bit sick, he _____ the meeting t the end.
A. were; would have attended B. was; would have attended
C. had been; would not have attended D. had been; would have attended
22. Great changes ____ in the city and a lot of factories ____, so my hometown has taken on a new look.
A. have been taken place; have been set up B. have taken place; have been set up
C. are taken place; are set up D. were taken place; were set up
23. John drank some wine the day before , so he was so sleepy that he could hardly keep his eyes _____. But I drank some black coffee so I couldn’t keep myself from ____ even at night.
A. open; waking B. opened; awake C. opening; being awake D. open; being woken
24. My uncle was warned ____ oily food after the operation. Did the doctor pit him ___?
A. against; to a special diet B. of; on a special diet
C. for; with a special diet D. to; to a special diet
25. He had al his money ____ while he was on holiday in Hawaii.
A. to be stolen B. being stolen C. stolen D. was stolen
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6. Teacher Li has got into trouble. His mother has to be operated ____ ____ a tumour. Let’s go___.
A. on the head; fro; to his aid B. in the heads; fro ; to his help
C. on his head ; for ; to the aid D. in his head; off; for his help
7. I am____ attracted by foreign literature now and I am going to specialize in this subject. What’s your high opinion?
A. very; have good knowledge of B. much; have a good knowledge of
C. well; have a good knowledges of D. rather; have good knowledges of
8. Things ____ come together; people ____ fall into the same group. This law is true of everything in the world.
A. of the kind; of eh mind B. of kind; of a mind
C. of a kind; of the mind D. of a kind; of a mind
9. Now let’s talk about Maggie’s wedding. I don’t think ___ worth while ___ such a thing. She herself has already made a god preparation for it.
A. this; to discuss B. it; discussing C. that; discussing D. it; discuss
10. The poor boy was forced to work for a landlord, ____ often happened before liberation.
A. as B. as it C. as this D. that
11. John ____ that the elder boys were always al right, so he always did things they told him to. But later when he grew up, he ___ to realize that it was wrong to stand on their side.
A. had thought; came B. thought; came C. had thought; had come D. thought; had come
12. Bob, just tell me which of these two pairs of shoes will you want? I’ll want ___, to give me a change sometimes. A. al l B. both C. either D. neither
13. James, can I use your car right now? Mine has ___ oil. ___.
A. run out of; Yes, give you B. run out of ; Sure, go ahead
C. run out; Excuse me. I am using D. run out; Pease don’t
14. Look, there are many beautiful kites in the sky. Great. They can___ our wishes to the gods.
A. carry B. take C. bring D. fetch]
15. Rather than ____ on a crowded bus, he always prefers ___ a bicycle.
A. ride; ride B. riding; ride C. ride; to ride D. to ride; riding
16. ____, I went to the railway station to see my friend off.
A. After eating quickly my dinner B. after my quickly eating dinner
C. After eating m dinner quickly D. After eating my quickly dinner
17. Mrs. Harley had a habit of asking questions ________.
A. but then not listen to the answers B. and then not listen to the answers
C. and then not listening to eh answers D. and then doesn’t listen t the answer
18. Why were you so late fro work today? ____ to the office was very slow the is morning because of eh traffic. A. To drive B. Driving C. I drove D. That I drove
19. Not until all the fish died in the river ____ how serious eh pollution was.
A. did eh villagers realize B. the villagers realized
C. the villagers did realize D. didn’t the villagers realize
20. Could you do me a favour and take a message for Jack? ___.
A. I’m afraid so B. No, I’d like not C. With pleasure D. Of course of
21. I usually go to school on foot. Why not ____ there by bike for a change?
A. manage to go B. t5ry to go C. to manage going D. try going
22. Shall I wake you up a tomorrow? Yes, ___.
A. please do B. you shall C. you will D. you may]
23. Do you think you’ll still catch the train? Well, we won’t ____ we walk faster.
A. as B. unless C. until D. no matter how
24. You seem to be an actor. ___. I have played many parts in a lot of films.
A. So I am B. So am I C. I think so D. So do I
25. Is___ here? No, Jack and Betty have asked fro leave.
A. anybody B. somebody C. nobody D. everybody
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6. PLA soldiers are a great wall to safeguard people’s interests and they are people’s guardians in their minds. They saved thousands of people’s lives _____ in the terrible flood.
A. in spite of themselves B. in spite of their lives
C. in the spite of themselves D. in a spite of their lives
7. Mr. Scott____ that I should help him with his extra work if I want to learn how to play the guitar under his guide. A. makes it a condition B. makes a condition
C. this condition D. the condition
8. Mr. Harry was caught in the flood for two days without food or drinkable water. So when people ___, he was found ___ on the grassland.
A. went to his rescue; lying dead B. went to rescue him; laying dead
C. went to rescue of him; lying died D. went to the rescuer; laid dying
9. Mr. Smith was very excited when he met his old friend. He ____ his name in public. He spoke in such a high voice ___ at the farther end of the room.
A. couldn’t help but shouting; to be heard B. couldn’t but shouting; to hear
C. couldn’t help but to shout; as to hear D. couldn’t help shouting; as to be heard
10. ----Somebody told me that Betty was married ___ a man with a lot of money. She must be very happy now.
----Oh, no, she is not on speaking terms with her husband who is not at all considerate of her. They often ___with each other.
A. to; have words B. with; have a word C. off; have the word D. off to; have the words
11. ----Will you go to see the famous circus the day after tomorrow? ----No, and ____.
A. neither my classmate will B. my classmate won’t too
C. neither will my classmate D. so won’t my classmate
12. ____ entered the classroom when the bell rang because too many students went in ___.
A. We hardly had; at a time B. Hardly had we; at one time
C. Hardly we had; at a time D. Had we hardly; at times
13. ----Do you think it possible for the workers to get their rise if they go on strike in such forms as are permitted by law? ----____. The boss will never ___.
A. I don’t believe; give in to the workers B. I don’t believe it; give in to the workers
C. I believe not so; give in before the strikers D. I believe not; give in to the workers
14. Nobody noticed the burglar____ into the house because the light happened to ____.
A. to slip; be put up B. slip; give in C. slipping; be turned on D. slip; go out
15. ----Yesterday I stayed at home writing a letter to my friend while you were in the classroom.
----Oh, really? I thought you ____ with Jim’s brother in the theatre.
A. could have stayed B. could stay C. would stay D. must have stayed
16. It was only when I reread his poems recently ____ I began to appreciate their beauty.
A. until B. that C. then D. so
17. ----Hello, Carry, why are you so worn out?
----You don’t know why I look so tired? Oh, I ____ the office all this morning.
A. painted B. had painted C. have been painting D. had painted
18. European football is played in 80 countries, ____ it the popular sport in the world.
A. making B. makes C. made D. to make
19. The history of writing is very old, ____. A. but not older than the language
B. but it certainly isn’t so old as the language C. though not as old as language itself
D. though language itself is even older
20. We should offer classes in which the students themselves can take part ___ to keep their English alive. A. so that B. in order that C. as much D. so as
21. Victoria Peak is ___ beautiful a place __ any others in South-east Asia like to visit it.
A. so; that B. as; as C. such; that D. such; as
22. ___, he was a man of the world. A. Shoe-maker as he was B. A shoe-maker as he was
C. Shoe-maker as was he D. A shoe-maker as was he
23. Many people know that Ben Franklin’s kite experiment helped to prove that lightning is electricity. Kites have been used for scientific purposes since ___ for testing weather conditions, etc.
A. middle 1700’s B. the middle 1700’s C. middle the 1700’s D. a middle 1700’s
24. ----Hello. May I speak to Mr. Crossette? -----Yes. _____.
A. My name’s Crossette B. I am Crossette C. This is Crossette speaking D. Crossette is me
25. ----I don’t like chicken ___ fish.
----I don’t like chicken, ___ I like fish very much.
A. and; and B. and; but C. or; but D. or; and
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6. One should keep _____ in time of danger. A. quiet B. calm C. still D. silent
7. ----________ I go there, too? ----No, you____.
A. Must; can’t B. Need; mustn’t C. Can; needn’t D. Must; don’t have to
8. In China, ___ bicycle is ____ popular means of transportation at present, but some years later it is quite different. A. the; a B. a; x C. the; the D. a; the
9. ----Shall we go swimming? ---OK, I’ll just go and get ___.
A. to change B. to be changed C. changed D. changing
10. ----Our guests are coming from Shanghai at 10:30. We’d better go to meet them at the airport.
----Oh, I ____ it ___ 1:00. A. think; is B. thought; was
C. have thought; will be D. had thought; would have been
11. We wrote a letter of thanks to ___ had helped us in the past ten years.
A. who B. whom C. whoever D. whomever
12. He must ___ a shower, for I can hear the water____. A. have; run B. be having; run
C. have; running D. be having; running
13. ----Excuse me, but could you tell the way to the Beijing Zoo? I am a stranger here.
----________. A. Sorry, but I’m a stranger here my self.
B. OK, it’s not far from here C. Yes, you go ahead, and I’ll follow you.
D. Well, walk fast, and you’ll soon get there.
14. ___ is well known,____ Hong Kong returned to China on July 1st, 1997 after it had been taken away by England for 100 years. A. It; that B. It; which C. As; x D. As; as
15. ----Jack fell of a ladder yesterday, but he is all right. ----He’s lucky. He ___ himself badly.
A. could wound B. could have wounded C. could hurt D. could have hurt
16. ----Do you think the bad weather will ___ ? I can’t stand it any more. ----I ___.
A. go on; don’t hope so B. keep up; hope not
C. take up; think not D. keep on; don’t think so
17. Not until he got off the bus ____ that his wallet ____. A. he found; was stolen
B. had he found; had stolen C. did he find; had been stolen D. had he found; had been stolen
18. ----Do you mind if I smoke here? ---- __________. A. Er, you’d better not
B. Yes, you can smoke here C. Of course, I don’t D. No, please don’t
19. ____ several times, but he still doesn’t know how to do it properly. A. Being shown
B. Having shown C. Having been shown D. I’ve shown him
20. There ____ no strong earthquake in this area in the near future, people are easy in mind.
A. is B. will be C. being D. is going to be
21. Since the plan has been worked out, we must put it into ___. A. practice
B. reality C. action D. fact
22. ----Does he work hard? ----Not at all. Nobody else could be ____.
A. harder B. more hard-working C. lazier D. more lazily
23. ----Shall I tell them the news ? ----No, I would rather they ___ know.
A. won’t B. don’t C. wouldn’t D. didn’t
24. His German isn’t very good even ____ he’s lived in Germany for over two years.
A. now B. though C. when D. after
25. My grandfather is over 95 and, ___ is more, in poor health, so he ___ goes nowhere.
A. that; almost B. what; nearly C. which; nearly D. what; almost
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6. Though he has got well, he still looks____ weak. A. fairly B. rather C. much D. too
7. ----What do you think of the concert? ---- I really enjoy it. I didn’t expect it was ___ wonderful.
A. as B. more C. most D. very
8. ----Would you go to the cinema or stay at home? ----____ the film is good, I’ll stay at home.
A. No matter what B. In spite of C. Even if D. As though
9. They elected him ___ monitor of their class for ____ second time.
A. x; a B. the; x C. a; x D. a; the
10. ----My brother enjoys swimming very much. ----So does___. A. yours B. he C. mine D. her
11. The bottle is quite big. I think it can ___ five pounds of water.
A. hold B. fill C. take D. get
12. I would ____ all of them ___ with us. A. suggest; to go B. demand; to go
C. expect; going D. like; to go
13. ----He has ___ here for two years. ----Really? Then he ___ have known the town quite well.
A. stayed; should B. been; must C. got; can D. come; may
14. ----Is Mike tall? ----Yes, he is ___ his brother.
A. the taller of B. the tallest of C. tall one of D. taller than
15. Let’s see how much has been ___ building the new house.
A. paid B. cost C. spent D. taken
16. We must work out a plan on ___ with the rubbish as soon as possible.
A. what to do B. what to deal C. how doing D. how dealing
17. ----I’m sorry that I can’t finish the work together with you. ----_____.
A. Not at all B. I don’t’ think so C. Don’t think so D. That’s all right
18. It’s suggested that the work ___ at once .
A. should do B. must be done C. be done D. could do
19. The boy is badly hurt. We must __ for the doctor immediately. A. sent B. ask C. search D. look
20. Is this the very way ____ to the nearest hospital?
A. leading B. leads C. which leads D. lead us
21. I am determined to do what I can ____ my English.
A. improve B. raise C. to improve D. to raise
22. The fire broke ____ at five a.m. and half an hour later it ___.
A. out; was put out B. off; died out C. up; went out D. in; was let out
23. Life in the country is quite different from ____ in the city.
A. one B. the one C. that D. which
24.---Doctor, I have a terrible headache. ---- ____. A. Never mind B. I doesn’t matter
C. That’s all right D. Take it easy
25. Will you please show me the way to the only tall building ___ stands near the river?
A. X B. which C. that D. where
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6. The best way to forget your worries is to think about the trouble of ___.
A. others B. the other C. other d. another
7. I found a book ___ on the ground with the back cover ____ off. A. laying; torn
B. lying; tearing C. lying; torn D. lain; tearing
8. The question____ has been worrying him recently. A. where is to go B. where to go
C. where to go to D. where was he to go
9. ----You seem to have learned all the English words by heart. ----_____.
A. So I do B. So do I C. So I have D. So have I
10. We have learned a lot not only in ____ struggle but also in ___ struggle as well.
A. armed; peaceful B. armed; peace C. arming; peaceful D. arming; peace
11. ----His plan sounds ___ , doesn’t it? ----But it is difficult to___.
A. good; realize B. well; realize C. well; come true D. good; be realize
12. Whatever ____ he may give, they can only be ___.
A. result; a failure B. reasons; excuses C. excuses; reasons D. conclusion; wrong
13. If it had been possible I would have helped him, but I ____ so busy then.
A. had been B. would be C. were D. was
14. ____ from her parents for some time, the girl is now looking forward to ___ a letter from them. A. Having not heard; get B. heard; got C. Not having heard; getting
D. Hearing; be getting
15. I went to see him, ___ to find that he had been away for quite some time.
A. yet B. and C. but D. only
16. ____ was the story the old man told the reporter? A. What B. Such C. So D. All that
17. Where was ___ you picked up the wallet? A. it B. it that C. the place D. the place that
18. ----Who ___ took my dictionary away? ----It was Lily ___ used it yesterday.
A. ever; who B. on the earth; who C. ever; that D. however; who
19. ----____ did she go to the countryside for ? ----She went there in order to ___ her mother.
A. Why; take care of B. Why; look after C. What; take care over D. What; care for
20. It is up to you ___ you men ___.
A. to get; work B. getting; work C. to get; working D. making; work
21. He was deadly wounded, so the doctors though he would not be worth____.
A. operate B. operated C. operating D. to be operated
22. The leaves of these trees ___ longer than ___ of those in the forest.
A. is; that B. are; those C. are; that D. are; these
23. My hometown lies ___ the city. ___, I often go to the city by bike.
A. 50 miles in the east; However B. to the east 40 miles; But
C. in the east 45 miles from; But D. 35 miles east of; However
24. Her face went red ___ she said.
A. because B. because of C. because that D. because of what
25. ----Peter likes playing football, but he can’t play it well. ----____. A. So does his brother
B. Nor does his brother C. So is his brother D. It’s the same with his brother
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6. It is said half of all American families move into a different house ___.
A. every five year B. every five years C. each five year D. each five years
7. You may keep that pencil if you like. I’ve got plenty of ___.
A. ones B. the others C. others D. some others
8. ----Charles Oakley, ___ NBA ALL-Star, hasn’t missed ___ battle in ___ three years.
----I can’t believe it. A. an; a; x B. a; a; the C. the; x; the D. a; the; x
9. If you keep forgetting to water the flowers, there ____ any by the end of the week,
A. aren’t B. hadn’t been C. won’t be D. haven’t
10. You cannot expect your students____ compositions in English since they cannot write single sentences correctly yet. A. write B. writes C. writing D. to write
11. A computer cannot remember who ___ ; it simply does what ___. A. it is used ; is told
B. used it; it is told C. used it; is told D. it is used by; it is told
12. We got home to find the whole house ____ upside down. Thieves obviously had broken in.
A. turned B. turning C. being turned D. to have turned
13. ----Mike and Sam? I didn’t know they knew each other.
----___. But they seem to be old friends.
A. So did I B. So I didn’t C. Neither did I D. I didn’t neither
14. ----It’s been a long time, ___? ----Much better since I spoke to you last.
A. How are you B. How do you do C. How’s everything going D. How have you been
15. English is a language that many people around the world ____ not speak perfectly, but ___ at least understand. A. would; might B. will; must C. might; could D. can; may
16. There are always boys playing ball in the street. They don’t ___ the heat, the darkness or the passing cars. A. sense B. see C. feel D. notice
17. The simple joy of reading a book is something we take for granted. But many people have had to __ this pleasure because of poor eyesight.
A. give in B. give off C. give out D. give up
18. Questions and exercises are given by the computer, which decides ____ to move the student ahead review an easier level, ___ given more work on the same level. A. either; or
B. both; and C. whether; or D. not only; but
19. A “shopping center” is a place __many different shops and stores are collected under one roof.
A. where B. which C. that D. of which
20. ----Why can’t I swim in the lake, Daddy? The water looks beautiful. ----You will be ___. The water is freezing cold. A. sorry B. afraid C. anxious D. unpleasant
21. We ___ very delighted if each middle school ___ an English Corner once a week.
A. will be; has had B. were; had C. are; has D. would be; had
22. Doctors suggested that textbooks and notebooks ___ on yellow paper, which would be better for eyes. A. to print B. be printed C. to be printed D. being printed
23. ---- How far away is that hospital ? ---- Half ___ drive, more or less.
A. hour’s B. an hour’s C. hour D. an hour
24. He spoke so fast that I understood ___ of his speech. A. a little B. little C. a bit D. a lot
25. __ terribly hot weather we have here every summer! A. How B. How a C. What D. What a
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6. ---- According to the weather forecast, the temperature will stay high for several days.
----So you’d better stay indoors ____. A. , which keeps you from suffering strong sunshine
B. which keeps you suffering strong sunshine C. , that prevents you suffering strong sunshine D. as stops you from suffering strong sunshine
7. Harry insulted his fellow worker Timson by joking about him in public, but Timson did not take the insult ___, so he took a smart box ___. A. laid down; on the ear
B. lying down; on the ear C. for granted; in the ear D. for granted; on his ear
8. ----I can hardly ___ my teacher’s severe criticism. ----As the saying goes, good medicine tastes bitter____. Your teacher’s criticism is hard to bear. It is good for you, though.
A. understand; for your mouth B. stand; to the mouth
C. follow; to your mouth D. take; for the mouth
9. ----Shall I help you to translate this book into English?
----Thanks, but I’d like to ____ with my family before deciding. A. talk your offer about
B. talk your offer C. talk your offer over D. talk of your offer
10. Many experts watched the newly found fossils ____ and they estimated the age of these fossils to be at 3000 years. A. in an interesting look B. in an interested look
C. with an interesting look D. with an interested book
11. ____ of the individual must be subordinated to ____ of the collective.
A. the interest; the interest B. Interests; interests
C. The interests; the interests D. Interest; interest
12. Great changes have taken place in my hometown. The new highway has ___ our town ___ the city proper. A. joined; to B. joined up; to C. joined; with D. joined; for
13. ----This is a top secret. Just between you and me. Don’t tell others.
----I know I will ___ it ____. A. put; to myself B. keep; to others
C. keep; from myself D. keep; to myself
14. ----By the way, has this matter been settled? ----____, it may have been settled. Anyhow, it doesn’t have anything to do with me, so I didn’t notice it. A. What I know
B. Whatever I know C. As I know D. For all I know
15. ----Hello, Tom, long time no see. Please remember me to your father when you get home.
----___. A. Never mind B. I can remember C. No problem D. Thanks, sure
16. ----Why not have another cup of coffee? ----I have too much. Thank you___.
A. just the same B. all the more C. any way D. all a same
17. ----I don’t think Mr. Scot is unfair in dealing with this matter, ___?
----I can’t agree with you ___. To my knowledge, he is never bias towards or against anyone.
A. is he; more B. isn’t he; most C. is he; any longer D. isn’t he; anymore
18. ----By the way, when shall we go to the seashore for a visit? ----When and how to go there ___
yet, because the school authorities are up to their eyes in other things. A. are not decided
B. has not been decided C. is not decided D. has not decided
19. As Chairman Mao Tze-tung pointed ___ out, the people, the people __-, are the motive force
in the making of the world history. A. it; alone B. x; alone C. it; only D. x; only
20. ----Is there anything___ I can do for you? ----My shoes are worn out. I want to buy __.
A. which; a new one B. that; a new pair C. what; new ones D. that; a new one
21. Tom, you had come two days earlier than you____. A. are expected B. were expected
C. had been expected D. has been expected
22. ----Tom didn’t pass the final examination and now he is burying himself in preparing for the
make-up.
---- my brother.
A. Neither B. So did C. Neither D. It is in the same case with
23. If I felt better, my doctor ___ me to take a holiday.
A. suggested B. hoped C. considered D. advised
24. That’s not the book __ you can find the exact answer. A. which B. when C. that D. where
25. We do not hesitate to give our lives for our motherland, let alone ___ some hardships.
A. suffering B. suffer C. to suffer D. being suffering
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(35)6-10.CDCAD 11-15.BCBAC 16-20.DADBC 21-25BBADA
(36)6-10.ACACA 11-15.ADDBA 16-20.DBCBA 21-25.DDAAD
(37)6-10.BBCDB 11-15.DACCD 16-20. BCBDA 21-25.ADCDB
(38)6-10.BCADD 11-15.ABCCA 16-20.BDCDA 21-25.DDBBD
(39)6-10.DBBDB 11-15.CAACA 16-20.ADBAA 21-25.BBABC
(40)6-10.BBDBA 11-15.ABBAC 16-20.CCBAC 21-25.DABAD
(41)6-10.AAADA 11-15.CBDDA 16-20.BCACD 21-25.AABCC
(42)6-10.BDACB 11-15.CDACD 16-20.BCADC 21-25.ACDBD
(43)6-10.BACAC 11-15.ADBDC 16-20.ADCAA 21-25.CACDC
(44)6-10.ACBCA 11-15.ABDCD 16-20.BBCDC 21-25.CBDDD
(45)6-10.BCACD 11-15.DACDD 16-20.CDAAD 21-25.DBBBC
(46)6-10.ABBCD 11-15.CADDD 16-20.AABBB 21-25.CDDDB