TEM—4 VocabularyExercise One1. He asked us if we would _______ to share a room.

A. consider B. accept C. approve D. agree2. He has been asked to account ________ his absence.

A. for B. of C. on D. about3. He did not find a job yet because he had no access _______ men who would help him.

A. for B. in C. with D. to4. Some of the most important concepts in physics _________ their success to these

mathematical systems.A. oblige B. devote C. contribute D. attribute

5. Although the town had been ________ by the storm several times, little damage was done.A. attacked B. harmed C. injured D. struck

6. The President made his last public ________ before his term of office ended.A. appearance B. gathering C. engagement D. meeting

7. Jack’s university education gave him _______ over boys who had not been to college.A. a benefit B. a view C. a profit D. an advantage

8. When the little boy walked near the edge of the pond, his mother became very ______.A. eager B. anxious C. keen D. frightening

9. Smoking is not ________ here.A. promised B. allowed C. performed D. let

10. The Government has expressed its ________ of the plan to build three new factories.A. trust B. effort C. faith D. approval

11. He knows the rule but does not know how to ________ it.A. control B. apply C. direct D. run

12. Please let me know if any difficulties ________.A. arise B. come C. find D. happen

13. Problems often ________ when you least expect them.A. arouse B. raise C. rise D. arise

14. The police ________ him of stealing a car.A. warned B. accused C. charged D. threatened

15. If you think you can do the work, you should _____ for the job.A. demand B. request C. apply D. appeal

16. Language belongs to each one of us, to the flower-seller ________ to the professor.A. as far as B. as much as C. the same as D. as long as

17. We took ________ of the fine weather and spend the day on the beach.A. chance B. occasion C. advantage D. effect

18. The company _______ the chairman’s new plan.A. adopted B. agreed C. took D. elected

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19. I ________ them to go by train, but they went by bus after all.A. proposed B. suggested C. mentioned D. advised

20. If you only go to the theatre occasionally, you go ________.A. again and again B. very often C. now and again D. very frequently

21. John and his brother are not at all ________.A. same B. equal C. similar D. alike

22. The news of the approach of the enemy caused _______.A. alarm B. danger C. care D. disgust

23. Many theories have been advanced to _______ the existence of the moon.A. work out B. figure out C. allow for D. account for

24. He gave a brief ________ of the history of the university before the opening of the conference.A. reference B. account C. statement D. comment

25. His stomach began to _______ because of the bad food ha had eaten.A. pain B. harm C. ache D. be hurt

26. Michael found it difficult to get his British jokes _______ to American audiences.A. deal B. across C. over D. down

27. Fewer and fewer of today’s workers expect to spend their working lives in the same field, ______ the same company.A. all else B. let alone C. much worse D. less likely

28. The _______ runner can run 2 miles in fifteen minutes.A. common B. usual C. average D. general

29. According to the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, wisdom comes from the _______ of maturity.A. fulfillment B. establishment C. achievement D. accomplishment

30. In your first days at the school you’ll be given a test to help the teachers to ________ you to a class at your level.A. locate B. deliver C. assign D. place

31. The policeman stopped him when he was driving home and _______ him of speeding.A. charged B. blamed C. accused D. warned

32. Mrs. Green has been living in town for only one year, yet she seems to be _______ with everyone who comes to the store.A. accepted B. admired C. admitted D. acquainted

33. When traveling, you are advised to take the traveler’s checks, which provide a secure ________ to carrying money in cash.A. substitute B. preference C. selection D. alternative

34. Changing from solid to liquid, water takes in heat from all the substances near it, and this ______ produce artificial cold surrounding it.A. absorption B. consumption C. transition D. interaction

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35. I _______ with thanks the help of my colleagues in the preparation of this new column.A. express B. verify C. confess D. acknowledge

36. Sometimes they _______ their students’ poor comprehension to a lack of intelligence.A. distribute B. contribute C. attribute D. consider

37. In spite of the wide range of reading material specially written or ______ for language learning purposes, there is yet no comprehensive systematic program for the reading skills.A. adapted B. assembled C. acknowledged D. appointed

38. While shopping in a department, I ________ left my purse lying on a counter of handbags.A. initially B. frustrated C. fortunately D. accidentally

39. At a press conference after the award ceremony, the 18-year-old girl spoke in a barely _____ voice.A. audible B. legible C. optional D. identical

40. People ______ that vertical flight transports would carry millions of passengers as do the airliners of today.A. convinced B. resolved C. anticipated D. assured

41. The cashier was asked to _______ every penny of the money the he took care of.A. account to B. amount to C. use up D. account for

42. Professor Smith and Professor Brown will ________ in giving the class lectures.A. alter B. alternate C. change D. differ

43. According to the weather forecast, which is usually _______, it will snow this afternoon.A. accurate B. exact C. precise D. perfect

44. In the Persian Gulf area, oil is found in ________ and its production has been able to keep up with world demand.A. elaboration B. elegance C. abundance D. efficiency

45. The government agency responsible for the _______ of such standards was the FCC.A. approval B. consent C. proposition D. agreement

46. Our success is directly ________ to the leadership of the communist Party.A. attributable B. attributing C. attractive D. attentive

47. We must consider a problem in all its ________.A. inspects B. aspects C. tributes D. responsibilities

48. The question then _______ as to who is going to do it.A. arises B. raises C. rises D. arouses

49. He was given the _______ of leaving or staying.A. alternative B. alteration C. altitude D. alphabet

50. I have the honor of introducing to you Mr. Alan, who will _______ you on his recent tour abroad.A. address B. talk C. speak D. converse

51. It makes me sick to think of his highly _______ manners.A. artistic B. artless C. artful D. artificial

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52. Some animals adjust themselves _______ their environment by instinct.A. to B. from C. in D. toward

53. The newly-published book has added _______ his reputation.A. in B. on C. to D. up

54. Modern industry abounds ______ opportunities for young men with imagination.A. for B. in C. on D. of

55. We were fully ______ of the gravity of the situation.A. award B. awake C. aware D. awkward

56. He stood on the _______ of the river, looking down into the river.A. bank B. coast C. line D. border

57. John ______ Bill by two game to one.A. won B. fought C. beat D. overcame

58. There was a ____ of laughter, followed by loud cheers.A. storm B. cry C. shout D. burst

59. Dr. Salk failed many times but he finally _______ to find a successful way to solve the problem.A. broke off B. broke out C. broke down D. broke through

60. There is not much time left, so I’ll tell you about it ________.A. in detail B. in brief C. in short D. in all

61. He drew a picture of a _____ sun and a pale moon.A. bright B. clear C. light D. clean

62. After a meal in a restaurant, you ask the waiter fro the _______.A. bill B. receipt C. note D. menu

63. Science has brought _______ many changes in our lives.A. in B. about C. forth D. down

64. One feels ______ when one reads a dull story.A. exhausted B. uninteresting C. bored D. tiresome

65. The toy boat turned over and sank to the ________ of the pool.A. bottom B. basis C. base D. ground

66. The use of computers in the management of the factory has ________ greater productivity.A. resulted from B. brought about C. proved to be D. brought to

67. Most Americans ______ to the middle class.A. belong B. subject C. devote D. attach

68. I signed the letter at the _____ of the page.A. bottom B. base C. floor D. root

69. The managing director took the ________ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.A. guilt B. charge C. blame D. accusation

70. The strong wind with sand comes from the _______ hill in front of their house.4

A. empty B. bare C. isolated D. remote71. When confronted with such questions, my mind goes _______ , and I can hardly remember

my own date of birth.A. dim B. faint C. blank D. vain

72. More than two hundred years ago the United States ________ from the British Empire and became an independent country.A. got off B. broke away C. pulled down D. dropped off

73. Children are _______ to have some accidents as they grow up.A. obvious B. bound C. indispensable D. doubtless

74. Grace ________ tears when she heard the sad news.A. broke in B. broke off C. broke into D. broke through

75. His absolute reliability is ________ suspicion.A. from B. beyond C. in D. with

76. The couple get a divorce because they couldn’t get ________.A. away B. in C. out D. along

77. I was late because my car __________.A. broke B. broke off C. broke away from D. broke out

78. He ________ his engagement just before the wedding.A. broke out of B. broke away from C. broke off D. broke up

79. When an atom of U-235 is split, several neutrons are ________.A. set forth B. set forward C. set free D. set in

80. Nobody realized the urgency of the problem when it was first brought _______ at the meeting.A. about B. up C. on D. off

81. Don’t count ________ him, he is not reliable.A. for B. with C. on D. in

82. He _______ his tour abroad and returned to Paris.A. cut down B. cut short C. cut up D. cut out

83. We were suddenly ________ in the middle of our telephone conversation.A. cut out B. cut off C. rung off D. broken off

84. I disapproved ________ the way he behaved at the meeting.A. in B. of C. to D. for

85. I doubt if I can get _________ all my work tonight.A. through B. off C. on D. to

86. Can you make _________ what is written on the board?A. of B. up C. out D. away

87. While the family was away on holiday, thieves made _______ many of their valuables.A. off with B. away from C. out with D. away

88. The Watergate Scandal resulted ________ the president’s resignation.5

A. of B. in C. from D. into89. The people protested _________ the new legislation.

A. to B. for C. against D. over90. The doctor almost lost hope at one point, but the patient finally pulled ________.

A. through B. down C. up D. round91. Ten percent of the income was put ________ for expansion of production.

A. down B. aside C. up D. on92. He first ________ the proposal that men and women should receive equal pay for equal

work.A. put up B. put on C. put forward D. put out

93. _________ the oppression and exploitation for long years, the peasants at length rebelled.A. Having put up B. Having put through C. Having put up with D. Having put over

94. He squandered his money like water and soon ran ________ debt.A. into B. in C. against D. up against

95. We’ve ________ sugar. Ask Mrs. Jones to lend us some.A. run away with B. run out of C. run off D. run down

96. I know all your tricks, so don’t try to take me _________.A. in B. off C. up D. away

97. He took ________ the family business when his father suffered a heart attack.A. up B. over C. after D. on

98. The process of development means old things go out of existence while new things ________.A. come onto effort B. come into line C. come into being D. come into play

99. You can’t rely _______ him to do the job properly.A. to B. with C. in D. on

100. I mistook you _________ an American.A. to B. into C. for D. by

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1. Last night I ______ my mother on the phone.A. spoke B. said C. talked D. called

2. It is quite _______ that the sports meet will be held next week.A. exact B. certain C. right D. real

3. Contrary _______ public opinion, this area has long been a heaven for all forms of insect life.A. with B. at C. to D. for

4. I left for office earlier than usual this morning ________ traffic jam.A. in line with B. in case of C. for the sake of D. at the risk of

5. The criminal always paid _______ cash so the police could not track him down.A. on B. for C. by D. in

6. The governor had to ________ all his appointments for the day and rushed to the train accident.A. set off B. call off C. see off D. pay off

7. The two friends shared a _______ interest in the stamp collection.A. common B. popular C. general D. usual

8. The village was ________ two or three groups of simple houses, a church, a post-office and a small general store.A. composed of B. consisted of C. put together by D. built with

9. His father told him to _______ the meat well before swallowing it.A. chew B. eat C. taste D. bite

10. Over the past two years the ______ of living has risen considerably.A. rate B. cost C. charge D. price

11. The picnic _______ at last after being twice postponed.A. came up B. put on C. came off D. went on

12. Thirty dollars will ________ the hotel expense.A. spend B. cover C. suit D. cost

13. This lecture theater has a seating _________ of five hundred.A. ability B. capacity C. power D. space

14. Black hair is a sharp _______ to white skin.A. contrast B. comparison C. color D. opposite

15. After making a great effort, we finally ______ the plan.A. carried on B. carried off C. carried out D. carried over

16. The astronauts soon got used to the _____ of weightlessness.A. condition B. place C. problem D. environment

17. Pele is _______ one of the greatest footballers of all time.A. thought B. considered C. regarded D. believed

18. His careless driving almost ______ an accident.A. created B. made C. caused D. resulted

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19. He was ________ of understanding anything which involved numbers.A. unable B. impossible C. useless D. incapable

20. He was an excellent writer and was able to express his ideas _______.A. clearly B. surely C. mainly D. repeatedly

21. The road is laid ahead of him, a _______ grey line stretching to the horizon.A. constant B. continuous C. repeated D. wide

22. I’m afraid you have no ______ but to come along with us.A. selection B. election C. choice D. possibility

23. I ________ this book in a secondhand bookstore on Nanjing Road.A. came into B. came round C. came about D. came across

24. The pictures on the television tube _______ spots of light.A. consist of B. lie in C. consist in D. lie on

25. These figures are not consistent _______ the results obtained in the previous experiments.A. to B. for C. with D. in

26. His tastes and habits _______ with those of his wife.A. combine B. coincide C. compete D. compromise

27. The Wright brothers ________ the design of the first successful motor-powered plane.A. confronted B. converted C. concealed D. conceived

28. Hot meal _______ as it grows cooler.A. contracts B. condenses C. reduces D. compresses

29. As a salesman, he works on a(an) _______ basis, taking 10% of everything he sells.A. income B. salary C. commission D. pension

30. The new technological revolution in American newspapers has brought increased ______ , a wider range of publication and an expansion of newspaper jobs.A. circulation B. manipulation C. reproduction D. penetration

31. If I tae this medicine twice a day, it should _____ my cold.A. heal B. treat C. cure D. recover

32. The insurance company paid him $10,000 in _______ after his accident.A. installment B. substitution C. compensation D. commission

33. Rejection the urging of his physician father to study medicine, Hawking chose to ______ on math and theoretical physics.A. impose B. overwork C. center D. concentrate

34. The boy slipped out of the room and headed for the swimming pool without his parents’ ______.A. command B. consent C. conviction D. compromise

35. The story that follows ______ two famous characters of the Rocky Mountain gold rush days.A. concerns B. proclaims C. states D. relates

36. A good teacher must know how to ________ his ideas.8

A. convey B. consult C. display D. confront37. I was speaking to Ann on the phone when suddenly we were ________.

A. hung B. cut down C. hang back D. cut off38. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.

A. petition B. commitment C. engagement D. qualification39. When a number of people ________ together in a conventional knot, each individual

expresses his position in the group by where he stands.A. pad B. squeeze C. pack D. cluster

40. In such a changing and complex society, formerly simple solution to informational needs become _______.A. confusing B. complicated C. acceptable D. feasible

41. If the fire alarm is sounded, all residents are requested to ________ in the courtyard.A. converge B. crowd C. assemble D. accumulate

42. In Scotland, as in the rest of the United Kingdom, _______ schooling begins at age of 5 and ends at age of 16.A. compelling B. obliged C. forced D. compulsory

43. Our readers are comfortable with our clear, ______ words that inform and entertain them.A. conventional B. creative C. concise D. crucial

44. ________ classic music, which follows formal European tradition, jazz is a spontaneous and free form.A. In contrast to B. In comparison with C. In connection with D. In regard to

45. The question why he was absent yesterday ______ in the conversation.A. came out B. came off C. came round D. came up

46. He is an artist with seemingly unlimited _______.A. creativity B. creation C. creature D. creative

47. This box has half the _______ of that one.A. ability B. capacity C. capability D. proficiency

48. The doctor decided that he could not conceal the truth _______ the old man any longer.A. from B. in C. of D. at

49. A good teacher should not confront his pupils _______ too much information in one lesson.A. by B. from C. with D. about

50. The doctor ______ his tonsils.A. cut up B. B. cut down C. cut out D. cut on

51. Their argument _______ a climax when she threw a plate at him.A. came up with B. came to C. came across D. came after

52. In our fast-paced world nothing seems _______.A. constant B. consistent C. instant D. resistant

53. I would like to have a talk with him _______ his convenience.9

A. in B. for C. at D. with54. ________ that he ‘s already heard the news.

A. Chances are B. Opportunities are C. Chance is D. Opportunity is55. his mother’s last words _________ to his memory.

A. clung B. coincided C. clipped D. collapsed56. The news report is hardly _____. Only a fool will buy it.

A. credit B. credulous C. credible D. creditable57. I met him in the street _______ chance.

A. in B. for C. to D. by58. When I had ________ this work, I was extremely delighted with it.

A. gone by B. gone off C. gone in D. gone through with59. I got a lot of help from Sally and I am _________ to her.

A. glad B. grateful C. greedy D. greeting60. Will you _______ this passage to see if there is any misprint?

A. look up B. go over C. dwell on D. work out61. He ________ the whole list but still did not find his friend’s name.

A. went by B. went into C. went on D. went over62. There is always a ________ between what we say and what we do.

A. crack B. gap C. room D. space63. He said the club was very ________ for the members’ help and support.

A. welcome B. willing C. pleasant D. grateful64. He is a friendly person, who ________ well with everyone at the office.

A. gets on B. get through C. gets off D. gets round65. The boy threw the box out of the window and it fell to the ________ outside.

A. floor B. ground C. flat D. plain66. China is trying to keep her population ________ down.

A. birth B. size C. increase D. growth67. The teacher told her pupils to _____ their work.

A. get onto B. get on for C. get on D. get on with68. Cut off by the storm, they were forced to _______ food for several days.

A. go in for B. go without C. go over D. go out69. The newly-elected president is determined to ______ the established policy of developing

agriculture.A. go after B. go for C. go by D. go on

70. David likes country life and has decided to _______ farming.A. get along with B. get hold of C. go back on D. go in for

71. Every camera we sell comes with a two-year _______.A. guarantee B. confirmation C. safety D. conservation

72. To survive in the intense trade competition between countries, we must _______ the 10

qualities and varieties of products we make to the world market demand.A. improve B. guarantee C. enhance D. gear

73. He has been asked to account _______ his absence.A. of B. on C. for D. about

74. Science has brought __________ many change sin our lives.A. up B. under C. about D. forward

75. I promise to look ________ the matter as soon as I get back to the head office.A. for B. in C. into D. after

76. To test his theory, scientists set ________ an experiment.A. out B. up C. upon D. forth

77. His enemies never spoke ill ________ him.A. at B. on C. of D. for

78. They are nice boys and I’m sure you’ll get on _______ them very well.A. by B. for C. to D. with

79. I shall avail ________ the coming summer vacation to learn some French.A. for B. in C. with D. of

80. My father will never abstain ________ smoking.A. in B. with C. from D. away

81. My father, as a man of principle, will always stand ________ his word.A. by B. for C. on D. with

82. Kenneth succeeded ________ the business when his father retired.A. for B. by C. to D. with

83. By the time the fire engine arrived, the fire had been put ______ by the inhabitants.A. on B. off C. out D. through

84. She’s fainted. Throw some water on her face and she may ________.A. come back B. come round C. come again D. come out

85. We can never relax in this office. New problems are continually ________.A. coming out B. coming up C. raising D. presenting

86. He’ll soon get _________ his disappointment and be quite cheerful again by the morning.A. out of B. over C. through D. away

87. Before you hand in your composition, you’d better ________ it.A. go for B. go at C. go over D. go with

88. If you don’t know how to spell a word, look it _______ in the dictionary.A. for B. after C. up D. out

89. “I’ll put _______ my appointment until tomorrow.”A. up B. away C. through D. off

90. He’s been working too hard and he’s _______. He needs a rest.A. broken apart B. broke up C. run down D. run over

91. He ______ a sum of money every week for his old age.11

A. sets up B. sets in C. sets along D. sets aside92. You could tell from his big ears that he _______ his father.

A. took off B. took down C. took from D. took after93. The weather forecast was good so it should ________ fine after all.

A. turn into B. turn up C. turn out D. turn over94. I never expected you to turn _______ at the meeting, I thought you were abroad.

A. in B. on C. up D. to95. The thrumming of the engines died ________ in the distance.

A. off B. down C. away D. out96. How long did it take you to realize he was dishonest?

I_________ from the start.A. saw him through B. saw through himC. saw after him D. looked forward to him

97. “I waited for two hours.” “When did she _________?”A. show off B. show out C. show in D. show up

98. The lawyer will _______ the contract for you.A. draw out B. draw up C. do out D. do up

99. To be in charge of a meeting is to preside ___________ it.A. in B. for C. over D. above

100. He thought he could talk Mr. Robinson _________ buying some expensive equipment.A. to B. about C. into D. on

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1. _______ all the difficulties, she finished the project by herself.A. As for B. Besides C. In spite D. Despite

2. I am sorry that I must _______ your invitation owing to a previous appointment.A. decline B. accept C. reject D. receive

3. When he was asked about the missing camera, the boy _______ ever seeing it.A. refused B. denied C. opposed D. pretended

4. As all of us know, color—blind people often find it difficult to _______ between blue and green.A. separate B. compare C. distinguish D. contrast

5. Only one accident has happened ______ the last three years.A. for B. since C. at D. during

6. Dick likes country life and has decided to _______ farming.A. get along with B. get hold of C. go back on D. go in for

7. I don’t doubt ________ the plan will be well-conceived.A. that B. whether C. why D. when

8. He had tried everything but it made little _______.A. effect B. outcome C. difference D. result

9. Scientists everywhere are trying to ______ a cure for AIDS.A. expect B. discover C. invent D. make

10. Undersea scientists are learning how to stay alive and work in a ________ environment.A. death B. deadly C. dying D. dead

11. The medicine will ________ you good.A. do B. help C. give D. make

12. Because of bad weather the plane was _______ for half an hour.A. delayed B. drawn out C. postponed D. put off

13. I have no ______ about the truth of the statement.A. decision B. certainty C. suspicion D. doubt

14. He recovered slowly after his ________ illness.A. long B. deadly C. strong D. heavy

15. Pollution has _______ a lot of damage to the environment.A. created B. got C. made D. done

16. She’s got a wonderful job and earns a great ______ of money.A. deal B. number C. quantity D. level

17. Old Americans are extremely reluctant to buy on _______ and likely to save as much money as possible.A. debt B. deposit C. credit D. sale

18. I didn’t say anything like that at all. You are purposely _______ my idea to prove your point.A. revising B. distorting C. contradicting D. distracting

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19. In spite of Spanish origin, Brazil also has certain things which make her _______.A. specific B. specialized C. distinguished D. distinctive

20. Does brain power ________ as we get older? Scientists now have some surprising answers.A. descend B. deduce C. decline D. collapse

21. The human voice often sounds _______ on the telephone.A. twisted B. distorted C. irregular D. deformed

22. For the past two years, Audi cars have _______ Germany’s Touring Car Championship.A. dominated B. determined C. conquered D. contested

23. I _______ a letter to an Internet service that distributes journalists’ questions to more than 75 institutions.A. assigned B. attached C. dispatched D. detached

24. Jim isn’t _______, but he did badly in the final exams last semester.A. gloomy B. awkward C. dull D. tedious

25. Why should anyone want to read _____ of books by great authors when the real pleasure comes from reading the originals.A. digests B. themes C. insights D. leaflets

26. Last year, the crime rate in Chicago has sharply ________.A. slipped B. descended C. lessened D. declined

27. The policemen went into action _____ they heard the alarm.A. promptly B. quickly C. presently D. directly

28. One of his eyes was injured in an accident, but after a _______ operation, he quickly recovered his sight.A. precise B. delicate C. considerate D. sensitive

29. The prisoner has been _______ of many privileges that average citizens enjoy.A. ensured B. deprived C. informed D. convinced

30. Some people either _______ avoid questions of right and wrong or remain neutral about them.A. violently B. sincerely C. enthusiastically D. deliberately

31. In one scene of Modern Times Charlie Chaplin was shown trying _______ to keep in time with a rapid assembly line.A. aimlessly B. hardly C. violently D. desperately

32. Most good writers use every means ______ to make the reader’s smooth and easy.A. at their disposal B. at their will C. at their request D. at their convenience

33. During the ________ farmers took all the troubles to irrigate their crops.A. draught B. fraught C. naught D. drought

34. He deceived the old lady _______ lending him all her money for his business.A. into B. at C. to D. from

35. These words were ______ from the same root.A. deprived B. derived C. described D. ascribed

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36. The _______ the doctor faced was whether he should tell the truth to the patient.A. dilemma B. diploma C. digestion D. disgust

37. His health ________ with age.A. deteriorated B. detected C. determined D. detained

38. Her face was _______ by rage.A. distracted B. distorted C. distinguished D. distressed

39. She wants to be a nurse, but her parents disapprove ________ her intention.A. to B. at C. of D. about

40. My ______ is too weak for pork.A. digestion B. dimension C. dignity D. dilemma

41. These misfortunes almost _______ him of his reason.A. informed B. deprived C. remained D. accused

42. I was greatly disappointed _______ that affair.A. out B. to C. in D. toward

43. There was a ______ note of annoyance in her reply.A. distinct B. distant C. distinctive D. distinguished

44. Although the main characters in the novel are so true to life, they are entirely ________.A. imaginary B. imagined C. imaginative D. imaginable

45. It is well known that knowledge is the _______ condition for expansion of mind.A. incompatible B. incredible C. indefinite D. indispensable

46. Charles has not the least _______ of giving up his research.A. intention B. idea C. decision D. hope

47. The shop-assistant was straight with his customers. If an article was of _______ quality he’d tell them so.A. humble B. minor C. inferior D. awkward

48. He was ______ enough to understand my question from the gestures I made.A. intelligent B. proficient C. efficient D. diligent

49. She had clearly no ________ of doing any work, although she was very well paid.A. tendency B. intention C. ambition D. willingness

50. These excursions will give you an even deeper ________ into out language and culture.A. inquiry B. input C. investigation D. insight

51. In this factory the machines are not regulated _______ but are jointly controlled by a central computer system.A. independently B. irrespectively C. individually D. irregularly

52. I could see that my wife was _______ having that fur coat, whether I approved it or not.A. intent on B. short of C. adequate for D. deficient in

53. Human behavior is mostly a product of learning, whereas the behavior of animal depends mainly on ________.A. consciousness B. instinct C. impulse D. response

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54. We are _______ faced with the necessity to recognize that having more people implies a lower standard of living.A. readily B. inevitably C. smoothly D. deliberately

55. The discussion was do prolonged and exhausting that ________ the speakers stopped for refreshment.A. at large B. at ease C. at intervals D. at random

56. This book had made a great _______ on literature and art.A. implication B. impact C. impress D. impulse

57. In many cultures people who were thought to have the ability to _______ dreams were likely to be highly respected.A. interpret B. inherit C. intervene D. impart

58. Language, culture and personality may be considered ______ of each other in thought, but they are inseparable in fact.A. indistinctly B. irrelevantly C. separately D. independently

59. Have you a funny ________ or unusual experience that you would like to share?A. amusement B. accident C. incident D. section

60. To call the music of another music-culture “primitive” is _______ one’s own standards on a group that does not recognize them.A. putting B. forcing C. emphasizing D. imposing

61. Why does a vegetarian restaurant make its dishes resemble meat in every way except _______.A. ingredients B. components C. elements D. compounds

62. The tragedy of the challenger ________ an ongoing controversy on all aspects of America’s space program.A. arose B. resulted C. ignited D. started

63. Because he was ________ of the new limit, he was stopped and warned for speeding.A. ignorant B. reluctant C. accustomed D. pathetic

64. The government _______ regulations that put this archeological site under protection.A. published B. discharged C. issued D. released

65. All things are interrelated with and interact ________ each other.A. from B. in C. on D. down

66. She was so well ________ about all the things that happened in the town.A. informed B. transformed C. reformed D. deformed

67. Her address made a great impression _____ the audience.A. at B. in C. of D. on

68. Some people are ________ to jump to haste conclusion.A. inclined B. inadequate C. inclusive D. incapable

69. The truck-driver was proved innocent ______ manslaughter.A. about B. of C. against D. for

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70. Her return from abroad will have great ________ on the political world.A. impact B. impartiality C. impasse D. implement

71. A person who makes wise decisions has _______.A. a good brain B. good judgment C. a good intention D. good imagination

72. The children were _______ of being able to have a picnic outdoors.A. joyful B. glad C. cheerful D. happy

73. “Here is the money I promised,” he said, “I always ________ my promise.”A. agree B. make C. follow D. keep

74. Mary is so ________ to others that people tell her all their troubles.A. easy B. satisfied C. generous D. kind

75. Your teacher will usually require you to _______ your progress.A. keep on B. keep to C. keep in D. keep up

76. Since he fell ill, his daughter has been acting _________ him in all his affairs.A. on B. out C. for D. up

77. I exchanged my watch _________ his camera.A. with B. for C. to D. from

78. As I was not feeling well, the teacher excused me ________ the lesson.A. off B. of C. from D. for

79. Important people don’t often have much free time as their work _______ all their time.A. takes away B. takes over C. takes up D. takes in

80. After a long delay I finally got ________ to writing the letter.A. round B. over C. on D. off

81. Reading will ________ what a person had not learned in school or what he had not thoroughly grasped or previously thought through.A. lead to B. find out C. put aside D. make for

82. Mr. Wilson said that he did not want to ________ any further responsibilities.A. take on B. get on C. put up D. look up

83. The French pianist who had been praised very highly ________ to be a great disappointment.A. turned up B. turned in C. ruined out D. turned down

84. When they had finished playing, the children were made to ______ all the toys they had taken out.A. put off B. put out C. put up D. put away

85. Jean _______ a cold when she was in Los Angeles.A. came by B. came down with C. came into D. came off with

86. The good service at the hotel ________ the poor food to some extent.A. made for B. made out C. made up D. made up for

87. These products _______ the national standards.A. look up to B. match up to C. measure up to D. suck up to

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88. How many of you are _______ the proficiency examination?A. putting down in B. going in for C. entering into D. writing in for

89. This power station furnished electric power ________ every town and city in this district.A. with B. to C. toward D. by

90. I must go _________ my work or I shall be all behind.A. away B. about C. around D. against

91. He’s not the sort man who would go ________ his word.A. all out B. off with C. back on D. away with

92. It’s a wonder that the child came _________ without a scratch.A. in B. through C. across D. about

93. They fought desperately, but finally they had to give ________.A. off B. out C. in D. about

94. I got _______ the written papers, but failed in the oral examination.A. down B. off C. across D. through

95. People often take me ________ my sister. We are very like each other.A. at B. for C. over D. up

96. He should try to make ________ for his loss of sleep by going to bed early.A. back B. with C. out D. up

97. When the police arrived, the thieves made _______.A. back B. off C. through D. out

98. We arranged to meet at the theatre but she did not turn ________.A. down B. off C. up D. about

99. They have always abided ________ their promises.A. to B. in C. by D. on

100. He aims ________ being a scientist.A. for B. in C. of D. at

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1. The doctor _______ each patient carefully.A. studied B. examined C. tested D. searched

2. We couldn’t cut the rope because the ________ of the knife was not sharp enough.A. border B. front C. edge D. side

3. There weren’t many letters from him ______.A. too B. either C. neither D. also

4. Electronic computers would ________ people who don’t share a common language to talk to each other without any difficulty.A. make B. have C. let D. enable

5. In chemical factories, employees sometimes receive ______ pay for doing dangerous work.A. odd B. expensive C. extra D. rich

6. He lifted the heavy weight, and it was the greatest ________ he had ever made.A. strength B. power C. force D. effort

7. This is the most expensive car I have ______ driven.A. sometimes B. often C. always D. ever

8. I ______ watching this performance because it is wonderful.A. delight B. enjoy C. amuse D. please

9. Many people like to watch ________ film.A. a pleasing B. a delighted C. an exciting D. an interested

10. I read some good review of the exhibition which made me very ________ to see it.A. satisfied B. eager C. interested D. amazed

11. The park ________ as far as the river.A. advances B. extends C. enlarges D. expands

12. He is _______ in making preparations for the conference.A. engaged B. forced C. filled D. taken

13. It is considered that the moon contains all the _______ found on the earth.A. components B. factors C. elements D. solids

14. The book is so ________ that I can’t put it down.A. exciting B. surprising C. excited D. surprised

15. Before he started the work, I asked the builder to give me an ____ of the cost of repairing the roof.

A. assessment B. announcement C. estimate D. evaluation16. It is well-known that the retired workers in our country are _____ free medical care.

A. entitled to B. associated with C. involved in D. assigned to17. We must ______ that experiment is controlled as rigidly as possible.

A. assure B. ensure C. secure D. issue18. My students found the book _________, it provided them with an abundance of

information on the subject.19

A. enlightening B. distracting C. confusing D. amusing19. Despite their good service, most inns are less costly than hotels of ________ standards.

A. equivalent B. uniform C. alike D. likely20. Your advice would be _________ valuable to him, who is at present at his wit’s end

A. exceedingly B. extensively C. excessively D. exclusively21. It is rather ________ that we still do not know how many species there are in the world

today.A. misleading B. boring C. embarrassing D. demanding

22. Foreign disinvestment and the ________ of South Africa from the world capital markets after 1985 further weakened its economy.A. displacement B. exclusion C. elimination D. exception

23. The doctor was asked to go back to the hospital because of ________ case.A. an operation B. a treatment C. an emergency D. an incident

24. Although not an economist himself, Dr. Smith has long been a severe critic of the government’s _______ policies.A. economical B. economic C. economic D. economics

25. This car is very ________ on petrol.A. financial B. economical C. economic D. commercial

26. The weak are often envious _______ the strong.A. in B. apart C. of D. to

27. They were ________ in their thanks for their host’s hospitality.A. effective B. impressive C. effusive D. passive

28. Shop assistant s should do their best _______ to give the customers satisfaction.A. endurance B. endeavors C. endowment D. engagement

29. The enterprise will _______ enormous expense and labor upon them.A. entangle B. enroll C. entail D. enrich

30. It was ________ a great extent his own fault.A. to B. of C. in D. on

31. Far from being single, he is now ________ with a wife and children.A. encouraged B. encountered C. encumbered D. encompassed

32. His companions have threatened to _______ his crimes to the police.A. impose B. enclose C. express D. expose

33. Charles can’t go to work today because he ______ a cold.A. has B. takes C. feels D. thinks

34. It was my first attempt; I _____ to do better next time.A. feel B. think C. hope D. thrust

35. If we belief something is good and true we should ________ to it.A. hold up B. keep on C. hold on D. keep up

36. I don’t think this room will be big enough to ________ all the guests.20

A. contain B. keep C. hold D. swallow37. If you want the nail to go in, you’ll have to hit it very _______.

A. hardly B. solidly C. hard D. tightly38. We suddenly saw the bus about to leave and had to run ________ to catch it.

A. effectively B. hardly C. hard D. strongly39. This morning traffic was _______ by an accident outside the town hall.

A. held off B. held out C. held up D. held down40. When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary ________.

A. by hand B. in hand C. at hand D. out of hand41. The accident ______ just as we were leaving home.

A. arose B. happened C. rose D. proceeded42. In spring, traffic was often ______ along the roads to holiday places.

A. added up B. held up C. built up D. pulled up43. Watching me pulling the calf awkwardly to the barn, the Irish milkmaid fought hard to

______ her laughter.A. hold back B. hold out C. hold on D. hold up

44. The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for her _______ attitude toward customers.A. impartial B. hostile C. mild D. opposing

45. She refused to _______ the car keys to her husband until he had promised to wear his safety belt.A. hand in B. hand down C. hand out D. hand over

46. We should always keep in mind that ______ decision often lead to bitter regrets.A. urgent B. instant C. hasty D. prompt

47. The work in the office was ________ by a constant stream of visitor.A. confused B. reversed C. perplexed D. hampered

48. The wound is not yet _______.A. treated B. healed C. remedied D. cured

49. People who want progress are hospitable ______ new ideas.A. towards B. to C. from D. at

50. I’m ____ the habit of brushing my teeth twice daily.A. on off C. in D. from

51. He ran back into the room to see if he had ________ anything behind.A. forgotten B. left C. laid D. placed

52. I’m sorry, but what he thinks is not of the ______ importance to me.A. last B. lowest C. least D. fewest

53. You mustn’t ________ the verb tin the sentence.A. leave out B. give out C. let out D. get out

54. Mary ______ me her dictionary.21

A. borrowed B. borrowed to C. lent to D. lent55. In Beijing, the best season of the year is probably ________ fall.

A. later B. latter C. last D. late56. Before the students set off, they spent much time setting a limit _______ the expenses of

the trip.A. to B. in C. about D. for

57. I could tell he was surprised from the ________ on his face.A. look B. sight C. appearance D. shock

58. I asked my neighbor to _________ my garden when I was away.A. look after B. look in C. look over D. look to

59. She used to fond of music but has now ________ interest in it.A. failed B. lost C. left D. stopped

60. He was ________ very attentively, with eyes half closed.A. hearing B. looking C. listening D. thinking

61. The workers are _______ the foundation for the building.A. lying B. putting C. laying D. digging

62. Martin paints pictures, but he doesn’t make a ________ in that way.A. life B. lively C. live D. living

63. Having lost the match, the team went home in ________ spirits.A. dark B. empty C. deep D. low

64. Her throat is so sore that she has _______ her voice.A. lost B. broken C. missed D. failed

65. There is a 20-minute parking _______ here, so we must get back to the car very quickly.A. freedom B. permission C. limit D. time

66. You were ________ to get that ticket as it was the last one left.A. grateful B. willing C. happy D. lucky

67. The baby is crying! Will you ______ while I prepare his milk?A. look for him B. care for him C. look after him D. care about him

68. If you are require to do some work., it must be done ________.A. sooner or later B. after all others C. at last D. in the long run

69. The English class usually goes over homework first and takes up new wok during the ______ part of hour.A. following B. latter C. after D. back

70. The sky is clear, so it’s not __________ to rain this afternoon.A. doubtful B. certain C. likely D. rarely

71. She ______ the book on the desk..A. lied B. laid C. lie D. lay

72. With all its advantages, the computer is by no means without its _______.22

A. boundaries B. confinements C. restraints D. limitations73. The mother said she would ______ her son washing the dishes if he could finish his

assignment before supper.A. let down B. let off C. let alone D. let out

74. Dogs are often praised for their ________; they almost never abandon their masters.A. faith B. trust C. loyalty D. truthfulness

75. The supervisor didn’t have time so far to go into it ________ , but he gave us an idea about his plan.A. at hand B. in conclusion C. in turn D. at length

76. China started in nuclear power industry only in recent years, and should ________ no time in catching up.A. delay B. lag C. lose D. lessen

77. By the end of 1994, 559 kinds of products had been ________ green food.A. named B. classified C. restricted D. labeled

78. The manager promised to have my complaint ________.A. looked through B. looked over C. looked into D. looked after

79. The sense of an unfamiliar word is hard to come _________.A. from B. for C. to D. at

80. It’s very rude to point _________ the people in the street.A. out B. at C. down D. for

81. In a dictatorship everything hinges ________ one man.A. by B. in C. on D. with

82. He hinted ________ the impossibility of winding up the work in two months.A. in B. at C. with D. to

83. The only way to get ________ the facts is to make a thorough investigation.A. in B. at C. by D. into

84. He should have attended ________ what his teacher told him.A. for B. to C. in D. on

85. Some of his suggestions have been adopted but others have been turned ________ as they are quite impractical.A. away B. back C. out D. down

86. She accused the man ________ breaking into her house.A. at B. for C. of D. with

87. The plane ________, its bombs exploding as it hit the ground.A. smashed B. clashed C. struck D. crashed

88. I know I have seen that man before, I can’t ________ where.A. assume B. wonder C. recognize D. recall

89. I am never free on Thursday evening as I have a ________ arrangement to play chess with a friend.

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A. long-standing B. long-range C. long-lasting D. long-service90. He was a generous friend but as a businessman he drove a hard _________.

A. bargain B. arrangement C. deal D. contract91. When I arrived in this country I had to start learning the language from ________.

A. nothing B. blank C. scratch D. introduction92. It is easy to ________ one state of matter from another.

A. differ B. vary C. distinguish D. discriminate93. Her shoes _______ her gloves; they look very well together.

A. suit B. match C. fit D. apply to94. If you have a _______ to make about the food, I am willing to listen.

A. discontent B. dislike C. trouble D. complaint95. Then you have to ask the building society for a _________.

A. lend B. loan C. borrowing D. cash96. Nowadays people who ________ qualifications often experience difficulty in finding a

good job.A. miss B. fail C. lack D. take

97. He ________ in the doorways in order to light his cigarette.A. arrested B. entered C. paused D. settled

98. Her display of bad tempers completely _________ the party.A. harmed B. damaged C. hurt D. spoilt

99. I don’t know if the story is true, but I’ll try to ________ it.A. verify B. identify C. reinforce D. conform

100. The girl wanted a job and asked if there were any positions in the factory.A. unused B. free C. vacant D. unemployed

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1. The old lady is very _______ of her nieces.A. kind B. like C. loving D. fond

2. His office is on the third _______ of the building.A. flat B. ground C. floor D. layer

3. _______ all our kindness to help her, Sara refused to listen.A. At B. For C. In D. On

4. Someone must have left the tap on, _______ water was running over and flooding the bathroom.A. therefore B. nevertheless C. for D. moreover

5. Unlike his brother, who does not like popular music, he is very _______ it.A. pleased with B. delighted with C. fond of D. satisfied with

6. We have to dress ________ for the party.A. formally B. formal C. former D. formerly

7. Those who are in _______ of the decision, raise your hand, please.A. agreement B. favor C. concern D. sympathy

8. Mr. Smith came ________ because his car broke down.A. by foot B. on foot C. with foot D. at foot

9. We have _______ medical service.A. priceless B. no charge C. free charge D. free

10. The light gradually ________ and shapes and colors grew fainter.A. faded B. disappeared C. melted D. died

11. As the plane was getting ready to take off, we all _______ our seat belt.A. tied B. fastened C. locked D. closed

12. Their cheerful voices showed they were having a _______ discussion.A. heated B. deep C. serious D. friendly

13. I have a _________ belief in his honesty.A. determined B. certain C. firm D. powerful

14. To be ________, I don’t think the plan will succeed.A. open B. direct C. polite D. frank

15. I can’t ________ what has happened to the vegetables, for they were freshly picked this morning.A. figure out B. look out C. draw out D. work out

16. No one needs to feel awkward in ________ his own customs.A. pursuing B. chasing C. following D. seeking

17. The statue would be perfect but for a few small _______ in its base.A. mistakes B. flaws C. weaknesses D. errors

18. When the engine would not start, the mechanic inspected all the parts to find what was at ________.A. wrong B. fault C. trouble D. difficulty

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19. The river is already ______ its banks because of excessive rainfall and the city is threatened with a likely flood.A. parallel to B. flat on C. level in D. flush with

20. When she saw the clouds she went back to the house to _______ her umbrella.A. carry B. bring C. fetch D. reach

21. When studying, he focused his mind _______ his lessons.A. in B. to C. on D. into

22. You can hardly ______ what a capital hand she is at embroidery.A. fancy B. fascinate C. fashion D. fatigue

23. Women were strictly forbidden _______ enter that area.A. to B. out of C. from D. into

24. The new coat _______ her all right, but the color and the style don’t _______ her.A. fits…fit B. suits…suit C. fits…suit D. suits…fit

25. Would you ________ holding these books for me while I open the door?A. like B. matter C. mind D. offer

26. You may not like him, but he has his _______.A. merits B. shortcomings C. good D. feelings

27. You’ve wasted a lot of time this term. You must ________ it _______.A. make…out B. make…up C. make…of D. make…for

28. Though it was only a ______ fever, the doctor gave him an injection.A. mild B. simple C. small D. faint

29. He wasn’t allowed to go the club because he wasn’t a ______.A. representative B. friend C. partner D. member

30. We need some sunshine; so we have ________ up our minds to go abroad this year.A. set B. brought C. made D. given

31. I like to go to the cinema when I am in the ________ for it.A. motive B. mind C. mood D. notion

32. He knows little of mathematics, and _______ of chemistry.A. much less B. even more C. much more D. still more

33. Students sometimes support themselves by ________ of part-time job.A. efforts B. methods C. means D. ways

34. Her new shoes were ________ leather.A. made by B. made in C. made of D. made from

35. The English language contains a (an) ________ of words which are comparatively seldom used in ordinary conversation.A. altitude B. multitude C. latitude D. attitude

36. The service operates 36 libraries throughout the country, while six ______ libraries specially serve the countryside.A. mobile B. shifting C. drifting D. rotating

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37. John complained to the book-seller that there were several pages ________ in the dictionary.A. missing B. dropping C. losing D. leaking

38. The concerns with the origins of the earth ________ their study.A. motivated B. excited C. advised D. impulsed

39. Nicoll made a few _______ with his pen on the page he had just read.A. signals B. signs C. marks D. codes

40. The microscopes can _____ the object 100 times in diameter.A. magnify B. develop C. increase D. multiply

41. He made a ________ of his life by drinking too much.A. mess B. permission C. mass D. message

42. He is _______ in his requirements.A. moist B. modern C. modest D. momentary

43. Airplane and television are among the ________ of science.A. masks B. marvels C. martyrs D. marrow

44. This plan must be realized ________ all means.A. by B. out of C. in D. as

45. His room was in an indescribable _________.A. merit B. mass C. mercy D. mess

46. Nobody ________ that something was wrong at that time.A. commented B. noticed C. committed D. expressed

47. Although I spoke to him many times, he never took any ________ of what I said.A. notice B. observation C. remark D. attention

48. No one likes him because he always tells _______ jokes.A. hard B. nasty C. hateful D. noisy

49. John found a lost dog on the street and ______ the local station to broadcast a poignant appeal for the dog’s owner to come forward.A. informed B. notified C. reminded D. startled

50. The joys of travel, having long _______ the disabled, are opening up to virtually anyone who has the means A. omitted B. missed C. neglected D. discarded

51. The largest system serving email messengers is the Internet, a _______ of millions of computers linked worldwide.A. unity B. network C. combination D. connection

52. She is under the _______ of selling her jewels.A. necessary B. nonsense C. nervousness D. necessity

53. These national parks are very important fro preserving many animals, who would _______ run the risk of becoming extinct.A. instead B. therefore C. nevertheless D. otherwise

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54. Some areas, ________ the severe weather conditions, are hardly polluted.A. owing to B. but for C. in spite of D. with regard to

55. _______ my return, I learned that Professor Smith had been at the museum and would not be back for several hours.A. At B. On C. With D. During

56. While typing, Helen has a habit of stopping ________ to give her long and flowing hair a smooth.A. occasionally B. simultaneously C. eventually D. promptly

57. In my father’s _____, it is no use reading without thinking.A. idea B. opinion C. mind D. thought

58. He will probably be give an award on account of his _______ achievement in physics.A. high B. huge C. outstanding D. worthwhile

59. This book gives a brief ______ of the history of the university.A. outlook B. research C. reference D. outline

60. The person who _______ this type of research deserves our praise.A. originated B. generated C. manufactured D. estimated

61. Parents have a legal ________ to ensure that their children are provided with efficient education suitable to their age.A. impulse B. influence C. obligation D. sympathy

62. I was _______ by their kindness and moved to tears.A. preoccupied B. overwhelmed C. embarrassed D. counseled

63. Though he views himself ad a realist, Cetron says that his findings make him very _______ about future.A. optimistic B. objective C. sympathetic D. precautious

64. She was disappointed that her services had been _______ by her superiors.A. overloaded B. overlooked C. overpriced D. overturned

65. I’m very much obliged to you _______ the information.A. on B. with C. for D. of

66. The doctor received _______ phone call at midnight.A. a serious B. an immediate C. a necessary D. an urgent

67. Whether he will come or not is ________.A. possible B. probable C. unexpected D. uncertain

68. I can’t afford a new car, so I’m looking for a good _______ one.A. timely B. used C. original D. ancient

69. From here, we can see the bridge ________ construction.A. below B. in C. by D. under

70. He reluctantly _______ the task.A. undertook B. underestimated C. upheld D. undeceived

71. Papermaking began in China and from there it _________ to North Africa and Europe.28

A. introduced B. carried C. recommend D. spread72. The members of the club wouldn’t run a ________ in entrusting the organization to an

unreliable person.A. danger B. risk C. hazard D. chance

73. All foreign visitors are requested to _________ with the regulations in this area.A. agree B. comply C. consent D. concur

74. Because of the strong sun Mrs. Williams’s new dining-room curtains ________ from dark blue to grey within a year.A. fainted B. faded C. paled D. grew

75. I can’t find my umbrella, I must have ________ it on the bus.A. forgotten B. lost C. left D. put

76. Air and the Sun’s rays create much distortion, and whatever tends to _________ their influence is useful to the astronomer.A. exclude B. excite C. eliminate D. impose

77. It is Angela’s first day as an assistant in a record shop. She is _______ and not looking forward to it.A. excited B. calm C. nervous D. quiet

78. He’s the rudest man I’ve ever met. Jane Cobb, his present secretary is the only person in the office who can ________ him.A. support B. stand C. respect D. dislike

79. There was a large box behind the door and Peter couldn’t ______ falling over it in the darkness.A. help B. avoid C. resist D. prevent

80. I broke my relationship with John because he always found _______ with me.A. error B. mistake C. fault D. failure

81. The sun _______ in the west.A. goes B. sets C. falls D. sink

82. He has impressed hi employers considerably and _______ he is soon to be promoted.A. eventually B. yet C. finally D. accordingly

83. He thought the painting was a little ________, so he let me have it for only ten pounds.A. cost B. value C. price D. expenses

84. Tennis is a ________ invented by an Englishman one hundred years ago.A. game B. play C. contest D. match

85. My brother likes eating very much but he isn’t very _______ about the food he eats.A. special B. peculiar C. particular D. unusual

86. Our neighbor Mary has put on so much weight that whenever she moves, she becomes _____.A. lack of breath B. short of breath C. under her breath D. beyond her breath

87. The current political _______ of our country is favorable for foreign investment.29

A. climate B. weather C. temperature D. state88. I could tell he was surprised from the _______ on his face.

A. appearance B. shock C. look D. sight89. These plastic flowers look so ________ that many people think they are real.

A. beautiful B. natural C. comparable D. similar90. The reason why Susan adapted to the new situation quickly is that she has a ______

attitude.A. changeable B. flexible C. moveable D. affable

91. He hated the war so much that he decided to leave the army for _________.A. long B. all C. good D. permanency

92. Charles has not the least ________ of giving up his research.A. intention B. idea C. play D. desire

93. That shop doesn’t have brown sugar in ________ at the moment, but they expect to have some tomorrow.A. storage B. stock C. sale D. demand

94. The country has a system of ________, most of which date back to the nineteenth century.A. watercourses B. rivers C. canals D. channels

95. The jury was suspicious of the man’s story and remained ________ by his many arguments.A. inconvincible B. unconvinced C. unconcerned D. undisturbed

96. The continuous rain was _______ for the exceptional poor harvest.A. blamed B. condemned C. accused D. charged

97. The twins are so much ________ it is difficult to tell one from the other.A. similar B. equal C. like D. alike

98. We can rely on William to carry out this mission, for his judgment is always________.A. unquestionable B. sound C. subtle D. healthy

99. The gloves were really too small, and it wad only by _______ them that I managed to get them on.A. spreading B. squeezing C. extending D. stretching

100. It’s a very popular play, and it would be wise to ________ seats well in advance.A. book B. buy C. provide D. take

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1. The winning team was ________ with a silver cut.A. won B. presented C. offered D. got

2. The firemen fought for three hours before they managed to ______ the fire.A. give up B. break off C. put out D. cut back

3. The most important ________ of his speech wad that we should all work whole-heartedly for the people.A. element B. spot C. sense D. point

4. Since he lied to me, he will never persuade me _______ his sincerity or truthfulness.A. of B. in C. for D. at

5. Xiao Lu won a _______ at the tennis match.A. prize B. praise C. price D. present

6. We _______ her to come with us A. advanced B. moved C. insisted D. persuaded

7. We were so busy we had to _________ going on holiday for a month.A. put out B. put down C. put away D. put off

8. She is not really poor; she just ________ to be poor.A. prevents B. pretends C. presents D. prepares

9. He was ________ the factory, that is, the factory was ________ him.A. in the possession of…in possession ofB. in possession of…in the possession ofC. in the possession of…in the possession ofD. in possession of…in possession of

10. I saw a ________ good film on TV last night.A. fair B. handsome C. pretty D. pleasing

11. The trouble of owing a foreign car is that spare ________ are so expensive.A. pieces B. parts C. articles D. items

12. Although he supports the council, he does not take an active _______ in politics.A. part B. charge C. force D. play

13. Even though I’m usually ______, I can’t wait for you any longer.A. patient B. pleasant C. particular D. perfect

14. Whatever the situation is, we should ________ in doing what is right and correcting what is wrong.A. persist B. assist C. insist D. keep

15. If you cannot push the door open, ________ it.A. pool B. pull C. pole D. pile

16. Good team-work has played an important ________ in the club success.A. effect B. game C. place D. part

17. He told me that he had not made any ________ for his summer holiday.A. plan B. suggestion C. idea D. program

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18. The dictionary is very ______ and sells very well.A. popular B. careful C. detail D. simple

19. It is difficult to ________ which party will win the election.A. conclude B. predict C. favor D. warn

20. Freezing is at present one of the most important methods of _______ meats and vegetables.A. observing B. preserving C. deserving D. reserving

21. Dozens of scientific groups all over the world have been _____ the goal of a practical and economic way to use sunlight to split water molecules.A. pursuing B. reaching C. chasing D. reserving

22. When he applied for a ________ in the office of the local newspaper, he was told to see the manager.A. location B. career C. profession D. position

23. They left prior ________ our arrival.A. at B. by C. to D. of

24. To a first year student, the doctoral degree is a distant _________.A. aspect B. respect C. prospect D. patent

25. When they had finished playing, the children were made to ________ all the toys they had taken out.A. put off B. put up C. put out D. put away

26. Our research has focused on a drug which is so _______ as to be able to change brain chemistry.A. powerful B. monstrous C. influential D. vigorous

27. One study found that job applicants who make more eye contact are _______ as more alert, dependable, confident and responsible.A. referred B. recommended C. perceived D. presumed

28. Some people criticize family doctors for _______ too many medicines for minor illnesses.A. prescribing B. advising C. ordering D. delivering

29. The salesman’s ______ annoyed the old lady, but finally she gave up.A. endurance B. persistence C. assistance D. resistance

30. We hadn’t realized there would be a power cut, so we were astonished when the whole house was _______ darkness.A. dropped B. drowned C. dived D. plunged

31. In American universities, classes are often arranged in more flexible _______ and many jobs on campus are reserved for students.A. scales B. grades C. ranks D. patterns

32. In the past, most foresters have been men, but today, the number of women ________ this field is climbing.A. engaging B. registering C. devoting D. pursuing

33. A man has to make ______ for his old age by putting aside enough money to live on when 32

old.A. supply B. provision C. assurance D. adjustment

34. The frowning child was saved by Dick’s ________ action.A. acute B. profound C. alert D. prompt

35. Even in ancient times, there were _______ of night-watchmen which went about the cities.A. guards B. routes C. teams D. patrols

36. Lung cancer has now exceeded breast cancer as a _______ killer of American women.A. preliminary B. potential C. primary D. physical

37. The current general slackness of the market has prevented us from _____ new orders with you.A. placing B. arranging C. putting D. providing

38. The school committee naturally hopes that their choice of play will be ________ with the school and parents.A. content B. favorable C. pleased D. popular

39. She prides herself _______ her cooking.A. on B. of C. in D. from

40. He stressed that point ________ particular.A. in B. from C. about D. on

41. The poet expressed his burning ________ for the woman he loved.A. passion B. paste C. passage D. passport

42. He has ______ various adventures.A. passed for B. passed away C. passed through D. passed down

43. He was ________ to secrecy but I didn’t believe him all the same.A. used B. accustomed C. pledged D. pleased

44. In order to strengthen his arrangements, Toffler _________ respectable social scientists who agree with him.A. recites B. quotes C. confirms D. convinces

45. He does not _______ as a teacher of English as his pronunciation is terrible.A. equal B. qualify C. match D. fit

46. The book contained a large _______ of information.A. deal B. amount C. number D. sum

47. The ________ of the trees in the water was very clear.A. picture B. sight C. reflection D. shadow

48. She told me she had been offered a very well-paid ________.A. work B. service C. position D. employment

49. Mary never tells anyone what she does for a ________.A. job B. work C. profession D. living

50. Quite a lot of people watch TV only to ________ time.A. kill B. waste C. spend D. pass

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51. Spanish is the _______ language of the most Spaniards.A. mother B. home C. nation D. natural

52. As they haven’t a child of their own, they’re going to ________ a little girl.A. adopt B. accept C. take over D. acquire

53. She has nothing to do with the murder case. She is not ________ it.A. concerned with B. related in C. involved in D. concerned in

54. The children will not be allowed to come with us if they don’t ________ themselves.A. guide B. behave C. act D. direct

55. The firemen managed to ________ the fire in time.A. extinguish B. prevent C. stop D. suppress

56. If I take this medicine twice a day, it should ________ my cold.A. heal B. cure C. treat D. recover

57. The rain was heavy and _________ the land was flooded.A. consequently B. constantly C. consistently D. continuously

58. He was afraid he would have to ______ her invitation to the party.A. refute B. refuse C. ignore D. decline

59. The photo ________ happy memories of my early childhood.A. refreshes B. brings to mind C. stimulates D. reminds myself

60. There were no tickets _________ for Friday’s performance.A. preferable B. possible C. considerable D. available

61. We must ________ that the experiment is controlled as rigidly as possible.A. assure B. secure C. ensure D. issue

62. He was knocked down by a car and badly ________.A. injured B. damaged C. harmed D. ruined

63. To call the music of another music-culture “primitive” is ______ one’s down standards on a group that does not recognize them.A. putting B. emphasizing C. forcing D. imposing

64. If a person talks about his weak points, his listener is expected to say something in the way of _________.A. assurance B. persuasion C. encouragement D. confirmation

65. Microscopes can ________ the object 100 times in diameter.A. magnify B. increase C. develop D. multiply

66. Every society has its own peculiar customs and _________ of acting.A. ways B. behaviors C. attitudes D. means

67. A good teacher must know how to ________ his ideas.A. convey B. display C. consult D. confront

68. I tried to _________ a hint to you, but you didn’t notice.A. nod B. let C. drop D. put

69. These excursions will give even deeper _________ into our language and culture.34

A. inquiry B. investigation C. input D. insight70. His long service with the company was ________ with a present.

A. admitted B. acknowledged C. attributed D. accepted71. They will have you ________ if you don’t pay the taxes.

A. to be arrested B. arrest C. arrested D. being arrested72. The prisoner has been _______ of many privileges that average citizens enjoy.

A. ensured B. informed C. deprived D. convinced73. Although not an economist himself, Dr. Smith has long been severe critic of the

government’s _______ policies.A. economical B. economy C. economic D. economics

74. Children and old people do not like having their daily ________ upset.A. habit B. routine C. practice D. custom

75. American women were __________ the right to vote until 1920 after many years of hard struggle.A. ignored B. neglected C. refused D. denied

76. There’s little chance that mankind would ________ a nuclear war.A. retain B. endure C. maintain D. survive

77. She made no attempt to _______ the problem.A. tackle B. try C. undertake D. achieve

78. Hitler set out to conquer all of Europe in the belief that the Germans were the master _______.A. race B. human C. blood D. brain

79. Throughout his life, Henry Moore ________ an interest in encouraging art in the city of Leeds.A. contained B. secured C. reserved D. maintained

80. I’m sure your suggestions will ________ the problem.A. contribute to solving B. be contributed to solveC. contribute to solve D. be contributed to solving

81. Most people who travel in the course of their work are given traveling ________.A. income B. allowances C. wages D. pay

82. The purpose of the study was to ________ the role played by father in the raising of a child.A. evaluate B. issue C. calculate D. assume

83. Young people’s social environment has a __________ effect on their academic progress.A. gross B. solid C. complete D. profound

84. The branches could hardly _________ the weight of the fruit.A. retain B. sustain C. maintain D. remain

85. Economic hardship ________ for the number of mature children returning home after college.

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A. explains B. illustrates C. accounts D. relates86. On turning the corner, we saw the road ________ steeply.

A. departing B. descending C. decreasing D. depressing87. It is impossible to ________ these points of view; they are too different.

A. compromise B. unite C. coincide D. reconcile88. His taste and habits _________ with those of his wife.

A. combine B. compete C. coincide D. compromise89. The shop-assistant was straight with his customers. If an article was of ________ quality

he’d tell them so.A. humble B. inferior C. minor D. awkward

90. There is no easy solution to Japan’s labor _______.A. decline B. vacancy C. rarity D. shortage

91. I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into ______ when judging my examination.A. regard B. counting C. account D. observation

92. Children are _______ to have some accidents as they grow up.A. obvious B. indispensable C. bound D. doubtless

93. Many people complain of the rapid _______ of modern life.A. rate B. speed C. pace D. growth

94. There was a _________ drop in support fro the Union in the 1974 election.A. delicate B. distinct C. distant D. downward

95. His honesty is ________; nobody can doubt it.A. in question B. out of the question C. beside the question D. without question

96. In today’s paper, it ________ there will be a new government soon.A. tells B. states C. writes D. records

97. Whenever anything ________ happens, a crowd of people is certain to gather.A. noted B. sensational C. well-known D. emotional

98. When I came through the Customs at the airport, I had to pay _______ on a clock I had bought.A. taxes B. duty C. fines D. rates

99. The airport has a VIP lounge, and it provides special chairs with TV sets ______ to them.A. accommodated B. attributed C. attached D. attended

100. These national parks are very important for preserving many animals, who would _____ run the risk of becoming extinct.A. instead B. nevertheless C. therefore D. otherwise

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1. Since we can’t hear you at the back of the hall, you’ll have to _______ your voice.A. increase B. raise C. lift D. speak up

2. The house always ________ me of a holiday I spent in England.A. remembers B. connects C. recalls D. reminds

3. Oil drilling in that area now stopped because the project has ______ money.A. come out of B. run out of C. come off D. run out

4. He failed to supply the facts relevant _________ the case in question.A. for B. to C. with D. of

5. The car won’t start because the battery has _________.A. run out B. run down C. run over D. run off

6. The magician picked several persons ________ from the audience and asked them to help him with the performance.A. by accident B. on occasion C. at random D. on average

7. As a defense against air-pollution damage, many plants and animals _____ a substance to absorb harmful chemicals.A. relieve B. release C. dismiss D. discard

8. Upon the request of the audience, the speaker _______ his voice.A. raised B. arose C. rose D. heightened

9. As the ________ of working too hard, the man became ill.A. end B. cause C. reason D. result

10. By the end of the class, some students had ________ ink.A. finished B. ended C. run out of D. dried up

11. The workers ______ production by twenty percent.A. lifted B. added C. developed D. raised

12. Jane has few ________ over what she has done.A. regrets B. sorrows C. apologies D. headaches

13. Fruits pickers are paid at the _______ of $4.00 an hour.A. rate B. sum C. scale D. value

14. The police offered ________ for information about the stolen money.A. a reward B. a profit C. an award D. a prize

15. You should make ______ to a dictionary for the use of the words.A. reference B. notes C. massage D. study

16. Can you think of a ________ excuse for our being late?A. flexible B. favorable C. reliable D. reasonable

17. The man worked very hard, as a _______, he became ill.A. reason B. result C. cause D. fact

18. I _______ an old schoolmate of mine in the street.A. ran to B. ran up C. ran across D. ran down

19. The bus driver is ________ for the passengers’ safety.37

A. skillful B. strict C. responsible D. intensive20. I’m going to ________ my old bicycle and buy a new one.

A. get away with B. get out of C. get rid of D. clear out21. Try to ______ your bad habits as soon as possible.

A. get in with B. get rid of C. get along with D. get down to22. He pointed out that the living standard of urban and _______ people continued to improve.

A. remote B. rural C. municipal D. provincial23. Retail sales volume in local urban and rural areas rose 57.8% and 46.5%, _______, over

February 1995.A. individually B. correspondingly C. respectively D. accordingly

24. He has failed me so many times that I no longer place any _______ on what he promises.A. faith B. credit C. belief D. reliance

25. It’s usually the case that people seldom behave in a _______ way when in furious state.A. stable B. legal C. rational D. credible

26. If you push hard on the world, the world will push back on you; if you touch the world gently, the world will touch you gently ________.A. in return B. in turn C. in the long run D. in place

27. A large part of human activity, particularly in relation to the environment, is _______ conditions or events.A. in response to B. in contrast to C. in favor of D. in excess of

28. After a concern tour in Asia, Canada and the U.S., he will ______ work on a five-language opera.A. confine B. resume C. indulge D. undergo

29. This kind of material can ________ heat and moisture.A. delete B. repel C. compel D. constrain

30. Your improper words will give _______ to doubts concerning your true intention.A. rise B. suspicion C. reason D. impulse

31. The public opinion was that the time was not ________ for the election of such a radical candidate as Mr. Jones.A. reasonable B. ready C. ripe D. practical

32. Children and old people do not like having their daily _______ upset.A. habit B. practice C. routine D. custom

33. The patients believe that the doctor knows exactly how to put them ________.A. correct B. right C. straight D. well

34. The ratio of the work done by the machine _____ work done on it is called the efficiency of the machine.A. against B. to C. with D. for

35. In that country, guests tend to feel they are not highly _______ if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date.

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A. admired B. expected C. regarded D. worshipped36. A neat letter improves your chances of a favorable _______.

A. circumstance B. reception C. request D. response37. It is strictly ________ that access to confidential documents is denied to all but a few.

A. secured B. regulated C. forbidden D. determined38. The dictator relied on abuse of his opponents ______ on sound reasoning.

A. more than B. other than C. rather than D. better than39. I wish your mother a quick ________.

A. recreation B. recovery C. record D. recompense40. She has just recovered ________ a severe illness.

A. from B. through C. of D. for41. He politely refrained himself ______ saying what he thought of her hat.

A. against B. from C. by D. out42. It pays _______ to buy goods of high quality.

A. in the long run B. at a run C. in the short run D. on the run43. She _______ upon me, saying I was to blame.

A. retorted B. retreated C. resorted D. resolved44. Hamlet _________ his father’s death on his uncle.

A. reversed B. revenged C. reverted D. revealed45. A drunk man walked in, _________ both in appearance and odor.

A. repulsive B. reproachful C. reluctant D. reputed46. He ________ on making an early start.

A. resolved B. solved C. revolved D. dissolved47. He is _______ the run from the police.

A. in B. on C. off D. after48. The blossoms will be out _______ a few days.

A. after B. on C. at D. in49. He went to London _________ a few days.

A. in B. for C. at D. after50. The bus company raised the fare _________ 10 percent.

A. for B. at C. from D. by51. I was ________ a loss what to answer.

A. in B. on C. by D. at52. This railway will be in five years ________ most.

A. to B. in C. on D. at53. I’m _________ my wit’s end to keep this child quiet. What should I do next?

A. in B. on C. at D. of54. A monitor’s behavior should be ________ reproach.

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55. During that hard winter, the workers in Detroit went ________ strike.A. in B. to C. on D. into

56. I was caught _________ the rain yesterday.A. by B. in C. with D. at

57. The author gave an example _________ support of his argument.A. for B. to C. in D. with

58. ________ conclusion, I shall not accept the invitation.A. In B. On C. For D. By

59. I like your flower garden very much; you see, everything is________ bloom now.A. in B. by C. on D. at

60. He seemed to be __________ the end of his resources.A. in B. to C. by D. at

61. In an hour’s time I had done the work _________ my satisfaction; I got my hat in the hall and slipped out unnoticed.A. with B. in C. to D. for

62. I was ________ the point of asking who he was, when he told me his name.A. to B. in C. on D. with

63. The flight was supposed to take off at eight o’clock but ________ we had to wait until nine.A. on purpose B. for result C. in effect D. for an end

64. “Are these two issues settled?” “No, they still are _______ conflict.”A. during B. on C. with D. in

65. That woman was dressed _________ black.A. with B. by C. in D. of

66. It’s no use ringing me at the office this week because I’m ________.A. by my leave B. at leave C. in holiday D. on holiday

67. We’re ________ the end of out rope; if this effort doesn’t succeed, there’s nothing else to be done.A. by B. to C. at D. in

68. It wasn’t accident. He did it on ________.A. reason B. determination C. purpose D. intention

69. _________ account of his poor grades, Tom had trouble getting into college.A. In B. On C. At D. With

70. I have nothing to say in reference _________ that accident.A. about B. to C. with D. on

71. _________ my knowledge, he never went to school.A. From B. To C. With D. About

72. He caught the morning train with a view ________ arriving in the city before dark.A. in B. at C. for D. to

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73. He referred to your work _________ terms of high praise.A. by B. in C. with D. through

74. We must make up our minds at once ________ view of the urgency of the case.A. with B. in C. to D. by

75. He gave her the watch _________ token of his affection.A. for B. in C. with D. to

76. The timetable for carrying out the agreement would proceed ________ schedule.A. in B. by C. on D. at

77. We decided to climb the mountain, but ______ second thought realized that it was too dangerous.A. after B. on C. in D. at

78. He seemed to be ______ pins and needles when he was proved guilty.A. in B. among C. on D. to

79. ________ my thinking, the scheme is not satisfactory.A. To B. In C. For D. By

80. I will do the work _________ my best ability.A. to B. in C. with D. by

81. Save your money ________ an eye to the future.A. in B. with C. to D. for

82. His explanation was brief but ________ the point.A. at B. in C. to D. with

83. A little painting might make the room ________ his taste.A. for B. with C. on D. to

84. ________ some extent, you are right.A. To B. In C. For D. At

85. He was promoted ________ virtue of his ability.A. in B. with C. to D. at

86. Come and visit us some evening when you _______ leisure.A. in B. on C. for D. at

87. Call me by Friday ________ the latest.A. by B. at C. in D. for

88. They fought bravely but ________ they had to give in.A. at the end B. by the end C. on the end D. in the end

89. He didn’t know ________ certain which bus to take.A. by B. in C. with D. for

90. He saved his friend from drowning, but only _______ the cost of his own life.A. by B. at C. of D. to

91. The police warned the people to be ___________ guard for pickpockets during the Christmas rush.

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A. in B. with C. to D. on92. You think me idle, but ________ the contrary, I’m very busy.

A. with B. on C. to D. for93. The book you sent me was quite ________ my liking.

A. for B. in C. to D. of94. They have nothing ________ common.

A. with B. in C. to D. on95. National Broadcasting Company is called NBC ________ short.

A. in B. by C. for D. to96. He bought oil-company shares ________ spec.

A. in B. by C. on D. with97. He is _________ the brink of financial ruin.

A. in B. among C. at D. on98. He performed skillfully _______ the flute.

A. in B. with C. on D. by99. _________ all her faults, he still liked her.

A. Besides B. In case of C. With D. Though100. He is an Englishman ________ birth.

A. at B. in C. by D. on

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1. The enemy ________ everywhere for him but couldn’t find him.A. looked out B. looked for C. searched D. arched for

2. The clock was _______ eleven when I went upstairs to bed.A. striking B. ringing C. beating D. sounding

3. I wish you ________.A. success B. successful C. succeed D. successfully

4. “I’d like you to _______ me some clothes.” Said the customer.A. show B. explain C. see D. provide

5. She should be ________ and not make unreasonable demands.A. sensational B. sensible C. sensitive D. sensual

6. Vegetables are an excellent ________ of vitamins.A. origin B. beginnings C. source D. storage

7. He used examples to _________ his argument.A. strengthen B. fix C. increase D. underline

8. The birds ________ at the firing of the gun.A. scattered B. separated C. moved D. acted

9. I made a little house for my dog to give him ________.A. shelter B. shelf C. home D. room

10. The news ________ far and wide.A. moved B. spread C. went out D. stretched out

11. The old man could not ________ the cold.A. experience B. stand C. accept D. suffer

12. The room was empty, but Tom felt that _______ was watching him.A. anybody B. somebody C. nobody D. everybody

13. We must have the matter _______ as quickly as we can.A. secured B. raised C. set D. settled

14. After the explosion, the factory was a _________ of total confusion.A. situation B. view C. scene D. show

15. The climbers ________ on their adventurous journey into the unknown.A. set out B. set to C. set in D. set up

16. He was the only _______ of the plane crash.A. person B. member C. survivor D. crew

17. There is no easy solution to Japan’s labor ________.A. decline B. rarity C. vacancy D. shortage

18. His job was to ________ out the good apples from the bad ones.A. sort B. give C. carry D. choose

19. “A man was slightly injured in an accident.” This tells us that his injury was ________.A. deadly B. fatal C. very serious D. not serious

20. The equipment needs a ______ of water while working.43

A. body B. supply C. mass D. number21. After the lecture they went ________ to the city center.

A. along B. straight C. forth D. throughout22. It can be concluded that science education has reached a new ________ of development.

A. grade B. standard C. class D. stage23. Their cinema visit was _______ by a couple talking behind them.

A. spoilt B. hurt C. damaged D. harmed24. It ________ the Post Office time if people address letters properly.

A. earns B. gains C. wins D. saves25. Four is the _______ the number of 7, 9, 4, 12.

A. middle B. less C. smallest D. lowest26. Jane was _______ jam on a piece of bread.

A. covering B. putting C. spreading D. patting27. The ice is too thin to ________ your weight.

A. support B. resist C. load D. take28. He ________ meant to give his opinion, not to start an argument.

A. safely B. simply C. freely D. fairly29. The plane _______ the area for the missing airman.

A. searched B. examined C. researched D. checked30. I never trusted him because I always thought of him as such as a _______ character.

A. gracious B. unique C. suspicious D. particular31. The gloves were really too small, and it was only by ______ them that I managed to get

them on.A. spreading B. squeezing C. extending D. stretching

32. In my opinion, you can widen the _______ of these improvements through your active participation.A. dimension B. magnitude C. volume D. scope

33. All parts of this sewing machine are ________ so that it is very simple to get replacements for them.A. mechanized B. modernized C. minimized D. standardized

34. If businessmen are taxed too much, they will no longer be motivated to work hard, with the result that incomes form taxation might actually ________.A. shrink B. disperse C. delay D. sink

35. The newly –built Science Building seems ________ enough to last a hundred years.A. spacious B. substantial C. sophisticated D. steady

36. Does it _______ to let little children play with fireworks?A. make clear B. make out C. make sure D. make sense

37. Please come and help me with this form because I don’t know how to ________ it.A. set about B. set aside C. set off D. set up

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38. The branches could hardly _______ the weight of the fruits.A. retain B. maintain C. sustain D. still

39. As an excellent shooter, Peter practiced aiming at both ______ targets and moving targets.A. stationary B. stable C. standing D. remain

40. The news item about the fire is followed by a detailed report made ________.A. on the spot B. on the location C. on the site D. on the ground

41. A ________ of the long report by the budget committee was submitted to the mayor for approval.A. shorthand B. schedule C. scheme D. sketch

42. The pollution question as well as other issues is going to be discussed when the Congress is in ________ again next spring.A. assembly B. conference C. session D. convention

43. The survey found that Hungary _______ as the most environment-conscious country of east Europe.A. broke out B. ran out C. held out D. stood out

44. He underwent four _______ operations in two weeks.A. excessive B. intensive C. extensive D. successive

45. You have done me a great _____.A. separation B. creativity C. service D. symptom

46. This typewriter is ________ your service.A. at B. on C. in D. under

47. Ants ________ food for the winter.A. take up B. hold up C. put up D. store up

48. The harbor is sheltered by hills ______ the north wind.A. of B. from C. under D. for

49. Strict ________ is observed in connection with depositors’ accounts.A. section B. security C. secrecy D. segregation

50. You have slipped _______ a bad habit of repeating yourself.A. into B. off C. in D. out

51. You _______ me by bursting in so suddenly.A. started B. stared C. stated D. startled

52. He fell in love with her ________ first sight.A. in B. on C. from D. at

53. Fruit is cheapest ________ season.A. at B. in C. on D. through

54. Try to _______ your explanation for the children.A. simply B. simplify C. simplicity D. simplistic

55. He was here _______ the stroke.A. in B. with C. on D. to

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56. What a pleasant ________ these trees give us!A. shadow B. shade C. shame D. shape

57. They ______ the rope between the two posts.A. extended B. expanded C. spread D. stretched

58. ________ the sight of the police officers, the men ran off.A. In B. On C. At D. With

59. ________ the wall, we decided that we should need three tins of paint.A. making up B. Putting up C. Doing up D. Sizing up

60. Have you any money ________ you?A. about B. over C. in D. to

61. The spring models are already _________ view in some stores.A. in B. at C. on D. with

62. I’m not _________ terms with that fellow.A. in B. at C. of D. on

63. The task is ________ my strength.A. over B. after C. beyond D. on

64. The days when the country was _______ her best are long since gone.A. to B. in C. at D. with

65. I rewarded my worker _________ his diligence.A. with B. for C. from D. at

66. I condoled with him ________ his loss.A. of B. for C. on D. off

67. Do you mean to say that they gave you this book ________ nothing?A. in B. for C. with D. without

68. The judge told the witness that his remarks were _______ the question.A. besides B. beside C. beyond D. on

69. He offered me all the money ________ his command.A. in B. for C. at D. with

70. The days when we were ___________ the mercy of the heavens have gone forever.A. in B. at C. on D. with

71. The court is not legally justified in stopping ________ the threshold of the case.A. to B. in C. for D. at

72. This is not ________ accordance with facts.A. in B. of C. on D. at

73. He blames me, and ________ a manner, he is right.A. with B. by C. in D. at

74. _________ his book, the whole undertaking was a mistake from the very beginning.A. To B. For C. In D. At

75. I should like you to hand me the deeds of the house in security ________ the advance of 46

this $200.A. of B. for C. to D. in

76. The success of the program rests ________ your shoulders.A. in B. by C. with D. on

77. He is now _________ the edge of the bankruptcy.A. in B. on C. at D. over

78. My criticism touched him __________ the quick yesterday morning.A. for B. to C. in D. on

79. That was an unfortunate deal. I’m 50000 dollars ________ the bad.A. in B. to C. for D. against

80. With our newspapers, we mustn’t merely rely on a few persons working ________ closed doors.A. at B. in C. before D. behind

81. This compost can be used ______ good purpose in your vegetable garden.A. on B. in C. to D. for

82. It pays _________ the long run to buy goods of high quality.A. for B. in C. against D. to

83. The man is _________ trial at the present moment.A. at B. in C. within D. on

84. The train is ten minutes __________ time.A. after B. in C. behind D. on

85. He has been absent ________ class for quite some time.A. of B. for C. from D. in

86. Are you well acquainted ________ Tom?A. for B. with C. at D. about

87. That professor is quite popular __________ his students.A. for B. from C. in D. with

88. I am very tired _________ that long walk.A. at B. by C. on D. with

89. He is contemptuous ________ other people’s opinion.A. about B. of C. to D. towards

90. We are all opposed _________ changing the plan.A. for B. to C. in D. at

91. The lake is alive _________ fish.A. in B. with C. of D. to

92. He is very jealous _________ his colleague’s success.A. with B. for C. of D. to

93. Palm trees are typical _________ tropical climates.A. with B. in C. for D. of

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94. He isn’t qualified __________ teaching English.A. for B. with C. to D. in

95. This is contrary _________ my expectation.A. with B. to C. against D. for

96. The word is peculiar _________ one part of the country. It is not used elsewhere.A. for B. to C. with D. by

97. The young women of this district are well known _________ beauty.A. to B. in C. for D. by

98. They are disappointed _________ their eldest son.A. as B. in C. about D. for

99. He is indifferent _________ the sufferings of others.A. for B. with C. to D. from

100. He is always suspicious _________ anyone who is kind to him.A. to B. of C. with D. towards

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1. The new washing machines are ________ at the rate of fifty a day.A. turned up B. turned out C. turned down D. turned in

2. Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which ________ increase the risk of heart disease.A. in turn B. in return C. by chance D. by turn

3. Codes are a way of writing something in secret; ________, anyone who doesn’t know the code will not be able to read it.A. that is B. in short C. worse still D. on the other hand

4. You cannot be _______ careful in making the decision as it was such a critical case.A. very B. too C. quite D. so

5. Don’t trust that fellow. He’ll take you ______ if he gets the chance.A. down B. away C. over D. in

6. After careful planning, John ________ a way of solving the problem.A. thought about B. thought over C. thought of D. thought out

7. Miss Johnson told her students not to ________ their exercise books home.A. take B. bring C. fetch D. put

8. We were deeply _______ by the old man’s story.A. felt B. taught C. carried D. touched

9. He said that he was so __________ that he could drink a well dry.A. wet B. thirsty C. hot D. tired

10. The boy fell in front of the car but fortunately the driver stopped _______ time.A. on B. with C. at D. in

11. To manufacture something is to turn it _______.A. up B. on C. over D. out

12. People have no trust ________ his words.A. on B. with C. to D. in

13. The result obtained agreed approximately with ________ expected.A. that B. those C. one D. ones

14. She cleans her room once a week, and the job usually _______ her two hours.A. spends B. works C. takes D. continues

15. Whenever she met with any difficulties in her study, she ________ her brother.A. turned down B. turned up C. turned to D. turned on

16. The shop assistant lost her ______ with a difficult customer.A. calm B. temper C. emotion D. mood

17. The old man ________ on and on and attracted a large crowd.A. spoke B. said C. talked D. voiced

18. The doctor tried to _______ the patient with a new drug.A. cure B. treat C. heal D. handle

19. My boss has always attended to the ________ of important business himself.49

A. transaction B. transition C. simulation D. solution20. The wealth of a country should be measured ______ the health and happiness of its people

as well as the material goods it can produce.A. in line with B. in regard with C. in terms of D. by means of

21. The new government _______ the foreign-owned oilfields one after another.A. took over B. took off C. took out D. took on

22. I am sure I can _______ him into letting us stay in the hotel for the night.A. speak B. say C. talk D. tell

23. It is a common theme in many science fiction stories that the world may one day be ________ by insects.A. broke in B. taken over C. run over D. filled in

24. Bob was completely ________ by the robber’s disguise.A. taken away B. taken to C. taken down D. taken in

25. There is an undesirable _______ nowadays to make film showing violence.A. direction B. phenomenon C. tradition D. trend

26. If English is not your first language you can often be puzzled by ways of expression that the native speaker of English does not even have to _________.A. think out B. think over C. think about D. think for

27. Communication is a process of ________ a message from a source to an audience via a channel.A. transmitting B. transforming C. submitting D. switching

28. When Jack was eighteen he ______ going around with a strange set of people and staying out very late.A. took to B. took up C. took for D. took on

29. How can you ________ his doing it that way?A. tolerant B. tolerable C. tolerate D. tolerance

30. He took me _______ task for not doing it.A. into B. to C. upon D. on

31. I’m afraid I’ve taken ________ too much of your time.A. up B. in C. after D. back

32. It appears ________ first thought absurd.A. in B. on C. at D. to

33. She was ________ for news of her children.A. known B. good C. thirsty D. thoughtful

34. He was very angry and ________ the letter.A. tore around B. tore up C. tore down D. tore off

35. It’s hard work. I enjoy it, ________.A. though B. but C. although D. that

36. In view ________ rising labor cost, many companies have turned to automation.50

A. of B. for C. to D. that37. The _______ of temperature in that district are very great.

A. variety B. vary C. varieties D. variations38. The house was sold for $60,000, which was far more than its real ________.

A. cost B. value C. price D. expense39. I’m sorry to have taken up too much of your _______ time.

A. worthy B. valueless C. valuable D. priceless40. Very few people _______ for this party at the last election.

A. elected B. chose C. preferred D. voted41. She has a pleasant ______ of the river from the kitchen.

A. view B. picture C. scene D. sight42. To get a better ________ of the stage, we had to change our seats.

A. look B. outline C. scene D. view43. At the moment there are a lot more ________ to be filled in the company.

A. variations B. vacations C. vacuums D. vacancies44. ________ your poor record in school, we think you should study harder.

A. In spite of B. In charge of C. In view of D. In case of45. The remarkable ________ of life on the Galapagos Islands inspired Charles Darwin to

establish his theory of evolution.A. classification B. density C. variety D. diversion

46. the tourist is forbidden to enter a country if he does not have a (an) _______ passport.A. operative B. effective C. valid D. efficient

47. There has been no _________ in the price of cotton for a long time.A. variety B. varnish C. vanity D. variation

48. Although he thought he was helping us to prepare the dinner, he was actually _______ the way.A. in B. by C. off D. on

49. “Have you a table for two?” I asked. The waiter replied, “This _______, please,”A. path B. way C. line D. road

50. Jim is so _______ after injuring his leg that he has great difficulty in walking.A. hurt B. wounded C. lame D. uncomfortable

51. ________ the whole, early American city planning was excellent.A. In B. On C. From D. Above

52. _______ conventional black ink costs newspaper about thirty cents a pound, most rub-resistant inks add at least ten cents more to the bill.A. While B. Meanwhile C. Furthermore D. Moreover

53. As your instructor advised, you ought to spend your time on something _______ researching into.A. precious B. worth C. worthy D. valuable

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54. The bank manager asked his assistant if it was possible for him to _______ the investment plan within a week.A. work out B. put out C. make out D. set out

55. The cows ______ over the fields eating grass.A. wander B. move C. wonder D. remove

56. People are told to ________ for pickpockets.A. look B. watch out C. warn D. prepare

57. Mrs. Lackey was awakened by the ringing of the bedside phone 12 hours after her husband’s boat had been ________.A. wrecked B. decayed C. collapsed D. fired

58. The effects of the drug naturally wear _______ within a few hours.A. out B. on C. off D. well

59. Every society has its own peculiar customs and _______ of acting.A. ways B. attitudes C. behavior D. means

60. We had difficulties at first but everything worked ______ smoothly in the end.A. off B. away C. out D. up

61. The decline of Rome ________ the disappearance of classical drama.A. restrained B. restored C. withheld D. witnessed

62. Their confidence in him was greatly _________ by his prolonged hesitation before taking any action.A. appreciated B. weakened C. confirmed D. cherished

63. Eventually, people spread throughout the continent, _________ the entire species.A. wiping out B. wiping off C. wiping away D. wiping up

64. She has worked ________ her piles of correspondence.A. on B. off C. out D. over

65. Such actions ________ a severe reprimand.A. warrant B. warn C. justify D. worship

66. They were very angry and insisted upon a _________ of the statement and an open apology.A. refusal B. removal C. proposal D. withdrawal

67. You are worthy ________ the honor.A. to B. at C. for D. of

68. She is pessimistic _________ passing the course.A. about B. for C. at D. with

69. Parents are liable ________ the faults of their children.A. in B. to C. for D. from

70. Mr. Perkins has always been honest _________ his customers.A. with B. in C. for D. on

71. I shall be angry ________ you if you pull that flower.52

A. at B. with C. for D. by72. You will be safe _________ danger at home.

A. in B. into C. from D. to73. I don’t think I am suited ________ the job.

A. in B. about C. for D. with74. I am satisfied _________ your explanation.

A. to B. with C. for D. about75. That little boy is being rude _________ his teacher.

A. at B. for C. by D. to76. Your father likes to play golf, he’s enthusiastic _________ it.

A. by B. with C. about D. on77. We must be patient ________ children.

A. under B. to C. with D. of78. The air is thick ________ dust.

A. of B. with C. in D. to79. Mary is sick _________ city life.

A. by B. of C. with D. in80. We hurried so we would not be late ________ class.

A. to B. for C. from D. with81. She has been ill ________ influenza.

A. for B. with C. of D. at82. Some candidates are very polite ________ their opponents.

A. for B. to C. with D. of83. The travelers were not aware ________ the danger ahead.

A. with B. of C. for D. to84. This paper is identical ________ that.

A. in B. for C. with D. of85. She is not competent _________ this kind of work.

A. to B. with C. by D. for86. I was not pleased _________ your examination result.

A. at B. with C. to D. for87. The ship is equipped __________ radar.

A. by B. in C. with D. for88. The teacher is severe __________ his students.

A. for B. to C. against D. with89. The man is guilty _________ murder.

A. from B. with C. of D. in90. The place is celebrated _________ its scenic beauty.

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91. Most children want to be independent ________ their parents.A. from B. out of C. of D. to

92. The discussion was relative _________ the future growth of the company.A. with B. to C. for D. from

93. The prisoner was subject __________ torture.A. from B. to C. by D. in

94. Albert is regardless ________ other people’s feelings.A. about B. for C. of D. with

95. Are you content ________ your grade?A. to B. with C. on D. over

96. Such an attitude is alien ________ my philosophy.A. with B. by C. to D. against

97. Einstein was renowned _________ his theory of relativity.A. for B. with C. in D. by

98. He was cautious _________ giving offence.A. about B. of C. with D. for

99. Certain desires are common ________ all men.A. for B. to C. with D. against

100. I think the blue dress is preferable _________ the green one.A. than B. to C. with D. against

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Exercise Ten1. He takes pride ________ his work.

A. of B. for C. in D. to2. I take little pleasure ________ such things.

A. at B. for C. to D. in3. I have perfect confidence _________ those young people.

A. into B. to C. for D. in4. He has an eye _________ good English usage.

A. to B. for C. in D. on5. Punishment had very little effect ________ him.

A. of B. to C. for D. on6. I have a liking _________ landscape painting.

A. in B. for C. on D. with7. The motion picture and the press have a tremendous bearing ________ education.

A. in B. of C. to D. on8. I have no use _________ this money.

A. in B. for C. with D. to9. A number of people paid the author compliments ________ the novel.

A. of B. for C. on D. to10. Sally has a grudge _________ me.

A. for B. to C. on D. against11. I must make amends _________ my fault.

A. for B. with C. by D. to12. He has a superiority _________ the others.

A. on B. above C. over D. to13. Some children are full complaints _________ of their food.

A. in B. on C. for D. about14. My teacher gave me several reasons _________ studying harder.

A. of B. from C. for D. in15. I put no dependence ________ him.

A. in B. for C. to D. on16. He makes little account _________ such objection.

A. for B. of C. on D. to17. We must make allowances __________ his youth.

A. of B. for C. to D. about18. Don’t make light _________ the child’s disappointment.

A. on B. in C. of D. for19. We should do justice _________ both sides.

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20. He didn’t offer any solution _________ this problem.A. to B. for C. with D. on

21. Do you attach much importance _________ what he says?A. about B. in C. to D. for

22. This is a supplement _________ the London Times.A. of B. in C. to D. for

23. In the preface _________ my book, I thanked all the people who had been of help to me.A. in B. for C. to D. of

24. His father-in-law was then an authority __________ genetics.A. with B. on C. at D. in

25. Exercise will increase your appetite _________ food.A. for B. of C. to D. on

26. Why do most people have a horror _________ snakes?A. with B. for C. at D. of

27. His success bore no proportion _________ his abilities.A. for B. with C. to D. against

28. He has had the advantage__________ his opponent.A. for B. over C. of D. against

29. I have but a nodding acquaintance _________ him.A. to B. for C. with D. in

30. We must take every caution __________ mistakes.A. for B. to C. against D. with

31. You must not have spite ________ others.A. for B. against C. to D. with

32. Children had no admission __________ the club.A. in B. into C. for D. against

33. She has no control _________ her passion.A. over B. on C. in D. for

34. I have nothing but contempt _________ strong men who refuse to work.A. on B. for C. of D. against

35. I don’t have any desire _________ great wealthA. of B. at C. for D. with

36. You have a reputation __________ honesty.A. in B. on C. for D. at

37. Will I get an invitation __________ the party?A. for B. to C. in D. on

38. In many schools, students don’t have sufficient access ________ the library.A. to B. of C. into D. about

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39. Which is the best approach _________ the tunnel?A. in B. towards C. to D. by

40. Her fluency in English gives her an advantage __________ other girls for the job.A. above B. over C. than D. with

41. Some people show an indifference __________ changes in the weather.A. by B. with C. to D. for

42. She has an inclination _________ sports.A. for B. to C. about D. of

43. It suddenly occurred to Anne that money couldn’t ________ all that Bo had suffered in the past five years.A. live up to B. make out C. make up for D. live through

44. He is late again today. I’ll __________ that he will not be late tomorrow.A. be sure B. hope for C. see to it D. make it so

45. He insisted on ________ with these old customs.A. doing away B. casting out C. putting aside D. handing over

46. The language barrier made communication difficult, but finally, part of my message ________.A. passed away B. came up C. went over D. got through

47. I have had a great deal of trouble _________ the rest of the class.A. coming up against B. keeping up withC. making up for D. living up to

48. If you suspect that the illness might be serious you should not _________ going to the doctor.A. put off B. hold back C. put aside D. hold up

49. The destruction of these treasures was a loss for mankind that no amount of money could ______.A. stand up to B. make up to C. come up with D. put up with

50. The student was just about to _________ the question, when suddenly he found the answer.A. arrive at B. submit to C. work out D. give up

51. A love marriage, however, does not necessarily _________ much sharing of interest and responsibilities.A. take over B. result in C. hold on D. keep to

52. In Britain today women _________ 44% of the workforce, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.A. build up B. stand for C. make up D. conform to

53. Because Edgar was convinced of this accuracy of this fact, he ______ his opinion.A. struck at B. strove for C. stuck to D. stood for

54. We had to _________ a lot of noise when the children were at home.57

A. go in for B. put up with C. hold on to D. keep pace with55. Generous public funding of basic science would ________ considerable benefits for

the country’s health, wealth and security.A. lead to B. result from C. lie in D. settle down

56. After the guests left, she spent half an hour ________ the sitting room.A. ordering B. clearing away C. arranging D. tidying up

57. I didn’t know the word. I had to _________ a dictionary.A. make out B. look out C. go over D. refer to

58. There was a big hole in the road which _________ the traffic.A. set back B. stood back C. held up D. kept down

59. I make notes in the back of my diary ________ things to be mended or replaced.A. by B. in C. with D. of

60. When a fire _________ at the National Exhibition in London, at least ten priceless paintings were completely destroyed.A. broke off B. broke out C. broke down D. broke up

61. The car _________ halfway for no reason.A. broke off B. broke down C. broke up D. broke out

62. We have to try every means to ______ the cost of the construction project.A. bring off B. bring forth C. bring down D. bring back

63. A well-written composition ________ good choice of words and clear organization among other things.A. calls on B. calls for C. calls up D. calls off

64. They _________ in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.A. carried out B. carried off C. carried on D. carried forward

65. One day I ______ a newspaper article about the retirement of an English professor at a nearby state college.A. came across B. came about C. came after D. came at

66. When the whole area was ______ by the flood, the government sent food there by helicopter.A. cut away B. cut down C. cut up D. cut off

67. When I was young, I was terribly frightened of school, but I soon ________ it.A. got off B. got across C. got away D. got over

68. It was a minor illness, and she soon ______ it.A. got on with B. got across C. got over D. got on to

69. I want to buy a new tie to ________ this brown suit.A. go into B. go after C. go with D. go by

70. Then the speaker _________ the various factors leading to the present economic crisis.A. went after B. went for C. went into D. went on

71. There are other problems that I don’t propose to ______ at the moment.58

A. go into B. go around C. go for D. go up72. The early pioneers had to _________ many hardships to settle on the new land.

A. go into B. go through C. go back on D. go along with73. It is not easy to learn English well but if you ________, you will succeed in the end.

A. hang up B. hang about C. hang on D. hang onto74. In a time of social reform, people’s state of mind tends to keep ________ with the

rapid changes of the society.A. step B. progress C. pace D. touch

75. The store had to ________ a number of clerks because sales were down.A. lay out B. lay off C. lay aside D. lay down

76. The police are _________ the records of all those involved in the crime.A. looking out B. looking after C. looking into D. looking on

77. I can’t _________ what the object is.A. make up B. make over C. make out D. make for

78. When he realized that the police has spotted him, the man ________ the exit as quickly as possible.A. made off B. made for C. made out D. made up

79. In Disneyland, every year, some 800,000 plants are replaced because Disney refused to ________ signs asking his “guests” not to step on them.A. put down B. put out C. put up D. put off

80. A lorry _________ Jane’s cat and sped away.A. ran into B. ran over C. ran down D. ran through

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

A. set about B. set down C. set out D. set up82. Important people don’t often have much free time as their work _________ all their

time.A. takes away B. takes over C. takes up D. takes in

83. You can’t afford to let the situation get worse. You must take ________ to put it right.A. decisions B. directions C. sides D. steps

84. The new appointment of our president ___________ from the very beginning of next semester.A. takes effect B. takes part C. takes place D. takes turns

85. Frequently single-parent children _________ some of the functions that the absent adult in the house would have served.A. take off B. take after C. take in D. take on

86. Out son doesn’t know what to __________ at the university; he cannot make up his mind about his future.A. take over B. take after C. take in D. take up

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87. The French pianist who had been praised very highly ________ to be a great disappointment.A. turned up B. turned in C, turned out D. turned down

88. This popular sports car is now being ________ at the rate of a thousand a week.A. turned down B. turned out C. turned up D. turned on

89. Everything we eat contains some salt; we can meet the body’s need for it from natural sources without turning _________ the salt alone.A. up B. to C. on D. over

90. None of us expected the chairman to _________ at the party. We thought he was still in hospital.

A. turn in B. turn over C. turn up D. turn down91. You should have enough courage to ________ up to various unexpected difficulties

and never run away from them.A. face B. live C. bring D. come

92. I can __________ some noise while I’m studying, but I can not stand loud noises.A. come up with B. put up with C. catch up with D. keep up with

93. This article __________ more attention to the problem of cultural interference in foreign language teaching and learning.A. calls for B. applies for C. cares for D. allows for

94. The sports meet, originally due to be held last Friday, was finally ________ because of the bad weather.A. set off B. broken off C. worn off D. called off

95. When Mr. Jones gets old, he will ___________ over his business to his son.A. take B. hand C. think D. get

96. I always _________ what I have said.A. get to B. hold to C. lead to D. see to

97. It was unwise of him to _________ the unreliable data in his speech.A. refer to B. add to C. keep to D. point to

98. Although he had looked through all the reference material on the subject, he still found it hard to understand this point and her explanation only _________ to his confusion.A. extended B. amounted C. added D. turned

99. Eating too much fat can _________ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A. contribute to B. attend to C. attribute to D. devote to

100. Without proper lessons, you could ________ a lot of bad habits when playing the piano.A. keep up B. pick up C. draw up D. catch up

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