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1、1. The president gave the last version to the speech he was to _ by carefully correcting all inaccuracies.A. highlight B. deliver C. polish D. consult2. Della, we would appreciate it if you could lend us some money. We still need $ 50 to _ the sum required.A. pull up B. make up C. end up D. build up

2、3. Its not what we do once in a while that contributes to success, but our_ hard efforts.A. ambitious B. identical C. consistent D. considerate4. However busy you are, spare some time to take exercise. Proper sports will build up your body and improve the _ of your study.A. potential B. outcome C. e

3、fficiency D. function5. For lack of distinct culture, some places will not attract tourists any more._, the fast rise in number of foreign tourists may eventually lead to the decline of local tourism.A. Relatively B. Consequently C. Necessarily D. Consistently6. When a person is in unfavorable condi

4、tion, he should have positive attitude towards life and never _ his own advantages.A. put up with B. lose sight of C. live up to D. make up for7. To live a low-carbon life, many people choose to go out by means of public transportation _ driving cars by themselves.A. in response to B. in preference

5、to C. in relation to D. in addition to8. From my point of view, he was a very dull and _ artist-hes not prepared to try anything new.A. controversial B. contemporary C. contradictory D. conventional9. If you want to buy the new house, _ the price-we all can help you.A. leave out B. cut out C. fade o

6、ut D. figure out 10. Davids lawyer claims that his clients health problems are directly _ his work in the mine, for which his client should be compensated.A. abandoned to B. contributed to C. related to D. attended to11. The phrase shang bu qi, which means too _ to bear to blow, reveals the publics

7、sensitivity to personal and social problems, and their call for justice and equity.A. tentative B. concrete C. desperate D. delicate12. As long as he or she doesnt violate your basic regulation, why not treat it in a _ way?A. creative B. tolerate C. sensible D. glorious13. I have corresponded with t

8、he famous writer for many years, but it is a pity that I have never met him_.A. in the air B. in the flesh C. in a flash D. in the distance14. It was a controversial decision to send a young man, with neither a college degree nor scientific training, to accomplish such a _ task.A. fascinating B. dem

9、anding C. disgusting D. rewarding15. Mr. Johnson was so much afraid of losing his job that he had to_ his pride when the boss called him names in public.A. abuse B. clarify C. decline D. swallow16. Some companies have introduced _ working time with less emphasis on pressure and more on efficiency.A.

10、 effective B. efficient C. flexible D. considerate17. Frankly speaking, your behavior is more than I can put up with, although Im a _ man.A. sensible B. reliable C. tolerate D. stubborn18. Unnecessary words should be removed to make the article more_ and to the point.A. critical B. consistent C. con

11、structive D. concise19. The fact that economists are able to distinguish virtually all of the causes of recession(經濟衰退) doesnt mean they can _ predict them.A. necessarily B. accurately C. absolutely D. constantly20. Family violence against women hasnt caused widespread concern because it is not the

12、Chinese tradition to _ the family conflict to outsiders.A. express B. expose C. enquiry D. distribute21. She was so _ in her job that she didnt hear anybody knocking at the door. A. attracted B. absorbed C. involved D. concentrated22. Our car broke down suddenly and the heavy rain_ our helplessness.

13、A. made out B. led to C. turned out D. added to23. I think you need some outdoor exercise. Plenty of fresh air will _ good health.A. contribute to B. devote to C. apply to D. adjust to24. The workers will go on strike if the demands they_ are turned down.A. put aside B. put through C. put forward D.

14、 put away25. _ cleaning the yard and making up the beds for the old, we also read newspaper for them and had chats with them.A. Except for B. Rather than C. Apart from D. Instead of 26. As nobody here knows what is wrong with the machine, we must send for an engineer to _ the problem.A. handle B. ra

15、ise C. face D. present27. I always have so many things to _ when I come back to the company after a trip abroad.A. add to B. stick to C. attend to D. appeal to28. -Whats the central idea of the passage, Bob?-Sorry, I cant make _ of it. Its beyond my ability. A. judgement B. understanding C. idea D.

16、sense29. After all things had been discussed, the meeting was _ with the applause.A.completed B. composed C. constructed D. concluded30. The most advanced elevator can save much energy compared with_ elevator in the past.A. efficient B. specific C. conventional D. complicated31. To our surprise, the

17、 young hero looks physically _. We thought he would be stronger than ordinary people.A. fragile B. flexible C. stable D. athletic 32. Many people thought it was not_ for the actor to play Chairman Mao, as he had become a British citizen.A. appropriate B. scientific C. impressive D. cautious33. In th

18、e film, Taiwanese model and actress Lin Zhiling_the message perfectly that all women have the same desire for true love.A. consult B. assesses C. conveys D. updates34. The association has _ new methods such as online videos, cartoons to inform people about the dangers of drugs and they seem to take

19、effect.A. adopted B. possessed C. affected D. submitted35. Studying pictures taken by weather satellites will help researchers better_ future climate change.A. announce B. predict C. expose D. confirm36. Hearing that the majority of passengers survived the plane crash and landed on an island safely,

20、 the whole nation_ a big sigh of relief.A. let out B. sorted out C. brought out D. broke out37. The novel written by Fox consists of four _, including a very classic part.A. explanation B. section C. functions D.collections38. All details were _ recreated when the old painting was restored so it ast

21、onished almost everyone when it was eventually brought back to life. A. deliberately B. particularly C. briefly D. faithfully39. The generals appearance _ ended the whispers about his death and inspired confidence in his army.A. in particular B.under control C. in advance D. in the flesh40. She was

22、tired and decided to get a chair to sit in for a while but found that all the chairs were_.A. given away B. taken up C. kept away D. used up41. Disabled as the woman scientist is, she has been _in her devotion to scientific research all these years to achieve so much.A. constant B. concrete C. eager

23、 D. intelligent42. Youll have to search the room_ this time though youve searched for the book several times in it, and Im sure you can find it.A. thoroughly B. deeply C. frequently D. fluently43. Their suggestion seems interesting and good, but I wonder if it will work_ .A. in reality B. in turn C.

24、 in advance D. in common44. Its only a matter of time-no more than $400, so there is no_ thinking more about it. Just take it easy. A. point B. possibility C. doubt D. fun45. You dont need to worry about them because they have _most carefully the time and material needed to complete the project.A. p

25、icked out B. taken out C. left out D. figured out46. In the USA, the punishment for domestic violence are even more _ than stealing. If the police find injuries on the fighting wife, they will immediately arrest the husband.A. solid B. fierce C. severe D. violence47. _ being late for the important c

26、onference, the secretary was finally fired from her job.A. In reference to B. In exchange for C. In case of D. On account of 48. Since Ive said to you that Ill entertain you sometimes, I will keep my promise. If you want to see that movie, my _ this time.A. offer B. treat C. promise D. service49. Bu

27、t to her great disappointment, her mother does not _ of her going to study in the United States alone.A. admit B. agree C. appoint D. approve50. The company is _ its resources on developing a new product. No wonder it wont invest to other projects.A. concentrating B. depending C. applying D. attract

28、ing51. After staying in hospital for long, the patient was advised to go to the seashore to _ her health.A. take up B. pick up C. hold up D. make up52. Id say, Mr. Liu, the scenery here is really wonderful. I suppose its beyond all_.A. explanation B. introduction C. instruction D. description53. The

29、 professor emphasized at the meeting that young people should remember that only by working hard can they _ their aims at last.A. accurate B. accomplish C. acquire D. acknowledge54. The guests were scared to death when the fire in the hotel _. Fortunately, it was put out before it caused more damage

30、.A. broke out B. came out C. gave out D. turned out55. The government needs a more_ approach to education to fit the development of various characters.A. flexible B. positive C. moveable D. qualified56. After retiring from his post, Colin tried to _ painting, and later he found he was so interested

31、in it that he could not tear himself away from it.A. look up B. keep up C. take up D. use up57. After my announcement of the design, my brother stood up and said he was the first one who was totally _ it, asking others to also agree my plan.A. in favor of B. in memory of C. in honor of D. in search

32、of 58. Finding information in todays world is easy. The _ is how you can tell if the information you get is useful or not.A. knowledge B. challenge C. competition D. competence59. Specialists tell us not to response to any e-mail or phone call_ personal information, no matter how official they look.

33、A. searching B. requesting C. demanding D. questioning 60. The computer system in the supermarket suddenly _ when thousands of people were shopping in it. All customers were asked to pay in cash.A. broke down B. broke out C. broke up D. broke in61. The Ministry of Justice assured archaeologists two

34、years ago that the law was_, but has so far failed to revise it.A. constant B. temporary C. adequate D. gradual62. Of all the plays performed recently, none is more _ to me than Tea House by Lao She.A. impressive B. independent C. remarkable D. accessible63. She now has to return home to have a long

35、-time rest at her young age, because her health_ under the great pressure of work.A. broke away B. broke up C. broke off D. broke down.64. National Geographic Adventure is intended for a generation of active men and women who seek new and _ ways to explore and experience the world.A. challenging B.

36、professional C. steady D. natural65. “ I will always be on his side., because what he says and what he does is always right. Nobody and nothing can change me a little. “ she said_.A. violently B. firmly C. willingly D. anxiously66. It is generally acknowledged that the mass media and government whit

37、e papers play an important part in the _ of foreign words.A. transport B. spread C. exchange D. growth67. Im sure of Lilys passing the biology examination on her first _ because she had prepared for it carefully.A. attempt B. purpose C. attention D. desire68. Modern art is often rather _, which makes it too difficult for many people to understand.A. abstract B. complex C. unbearable D ridiculous69. What is it tha