华中师范大学网络教育学院《综合英语2》练习测试题库及答案

华中师范大学网络教育学院《综合英语（2）》练习测试题库及答案 I. Vocabulary Exercise 1

Direction: Complete these sentences with one of the following verbs (in the correct form):

arrest wake knock check translate find make spend hear 1. A decision will not ____________ until the next meeting.

2. That building is dangerous. It ought to ____________ down before it falls down. 3. When you go through Customs, your luggage may _________by a customs officer. 4. I told the hotel receptionist that I wanted to ______________ up at 6.30.

5. Her new book will probably _____________ into a number of foreign languages. 6. If you kicked a policeman, you'd _____________.

7. Police are looking for the missing boy. He can't ____________ anywhere. 8. Do you think that less money should _____________ on arms?

Exercise 2

Direction: fill in the blanks with the words proper form.

1. It is known that any criminal will not escape in the end. (punish)

2. Every coin has two sides. Therefore we should try to look at the bright side of it and try to avoid all its . (advantage) 3. Such qualities as honesty, bravery, loyalty and , are necessary for a real gentleman. (generous)

4. It’s to see a film that isn’t full of sex and violence. (refresh)

5. The signing of this treaty is a moment with great in our nation's history. (solemn)

6. It is a serious social problem that more and more old people are heard to be ___________by their own children. (treat) 7. With the development of technology, the price of many products is decreasing rapidly. (digit)

8. Since childhood I’ve been fond of reading stories, which provides room for imagination. (legend)

9. Even a little child knows how important is for a person living in today’s world. (popular)

10. Mark is such an guy that all his dorm mates dislike him and try to avoid being together with him whenever possible. (offense)

Exercise 3

Direction: Fill in each blank with a phrase from the box in its proper form.

Please note that there are more phrases than necessary. to pack off; to be free from; to account for; to be crowned with; to usher in; to lay the blame on; to come to one’s rescue; to loaf away; to center upon; to be obsessed with; to take advantage of; to be concerned with 1. Keep the surface dirt by putting a cover over it. 2. Children were usually to school on Sunday mornings by their parents. 3. You shouldn't have your mother because she did all these just for your sake. 4. He was arrested by the police because he couldn't the fact that the money was found in his house.

5. Steve is completely Beijing opera although he's been in China for only three months.

6. He lost his way in the mountain and in the end it was a hunter passing by who . 7. We should try to this good opportunity and make a great fortune. 8. The bombing of Hiroshima the nuclear age.

9. The mountain is thick mist, which makes it even more mystical. 10. He dropped out of' school at the age of 15, and from then on he began to his time everyday.

Exercise 4

Direction: Choose a word or a phrase that best completes each of the following sentences.

1. A ___________ statement is a false and malicious one meant to harm a person's reputation. A. slanderous B. flattering C. ill-natured D. critical

2. Computers can help students ___________ objects that are difficult or impossible to view, such as human anatomy, molecular structures, or complex geometrical objects.

A. dramatize B. visualize C. realize D. organize

3. This famous businessman ___________ most of the profits from his business to various charities after his success. A. donated B. distributed C. discharged

D. designated

4. In his most celebrated book, the author describes his experience in an unknown country against ___________ obstacles environment and weather, brutal enemies, and failure of supplies. A. discriminating B. disgusting C. disheartening D. disregarding

5. Beverly Hills is known for the ___________ homes of film and television personalities and contains many fashionable shops. A. priceless B. luxurious C. pleasurable D. precious

6. When people are physically ___________ a drug, they suffer ill physical effects if they stop taking the drug. A. absorbed in B. accepted by C. addicted to D. attracted to

7. Within three months after birth, babies begin to show a preference for complex and ___________ stimuli as opposed to simple and familiar stimuli. A. common B. normal C. strange D. novel

8. The oldest known systems of education in history had two characteristics in common: they taught religion, and they ___________ the traditions of the people. A. developed B. encouraged C. forwarded D. promoted

9. Though unsuccessful, steam-powered models of airplanes made by the English inventor Henson in 1847 were ___________, as many later models generally followed his design. A. encouraging B. instructive C. promising D. victorious

10. With the increasing consciousness of self health care, millions of Chinese people ___________in a variety of daily physical exercises ranging from the traditional shadow boxing to the modern aerobics. A. compete B. participate

C. play D. share Exercise 5

1. People who lose their way in a desert often suffer from _______ thirst and hunger, in addition to extreme anxiety.

A. painful B. tormenting C. colossal D. unperceived

2. During times of war or economic _______ many people convert their wealth into precious stones, which are transportable and more easily sold. A. distraction B. disturbance C. tremor D. vibration

3. In Victoria, Australia, in 1850, miners became _____ with the high cost of mining licenses and restrictions on their right to search for gold. A. amazed B. confused C. irritated D. puzzled

4. The debate centered on the fear that a rapidly growing population would put a(n) _______ strain on the finite capacity of he earth to provide recourses. A. intolerable B. moderate C. negotiable D. controllable

5. A winter _______ technique in mammals is a slowing of the physiological process, including reduction of body temperature.

A. continuation B. endurance C. existence D. survival

6. The sprinkler system installed in building is usually activated by heat from a fire, and the sprinkler heads then ______ water over the fire area. A. discharge B. pour C. give away D. throw

7. Concerned with the worldwide pollution problems, people from all walks of life are struggling to ______ the impact of human activity on the natural world. A. decrease B. degrade C. lessen D. lower

8. Beginning from the 1960s in the West, more and more women with children have joined the work force, and the popularity of preschool educational programs has ______ increased.

A. fixedly B. regularly C. stably D. steadily

9. Fire insurance and accident insurance companies made efforts to _____ safety rules and to educate the public.

A. dictate B. enforce C. observe D. regulate

10. The sky is bright because small particles in the air ______ sunlight. A. direct B. guide C. scatter D. transport Exercise 6

1. During our holiday in Venice we went on a few _______ to places nearby. A. voyages B. trips C. journeys D. travels

2. When writing an academic paper, always quote your _______, i.e., give the names of books, people, etc. used as sources for facts. A. sources B. authorities C. names D. information

3. The government is trying to ________ drug trafficking. A. wipe off B. wipe down C. wipe out D. wipe away

4. I prefer drinking _______ coke, because I want to lose some weight. A. classical B. sweetened C. normal D. diet

5. Qualifications are not absolutely ________, but some previous experience is useful. A. basic B. essential C. fundamental D. elementary

6. If students want to enlarge their vocabulary, it is advisable to make a careful study of the ________ words when they come across a new word. A. allied B. combined C. linked D. related

7. Harry was ________ by the President as the Security Adviser for the government. A. asked B. designated C. elected D. given

8. Your work is ________, but I'm sure you could do better. A. enough B. sufficient C. adequate D. appropriate

9. Many Islamic governments attempt to _________ private access to western satellite broadcasts in fear of foreign cultural infiltration. A. confine B. control C. prevent D. restrict

10. Plants draw minerals and other _________ from the soil. A. food B. nutrients C. nutrition D. materials II. Sentence Structure Exercise 1

Direction: Combine each pair of sentences into one, using one or two nominal clauses introduced by \

Example: Father would be back next week. The news cheered us up. The news that Father would be back next week cheered us up. 1. He had been dismissed. We were surprised by the news.

2. The murderer came into the house through the window. The police found the evidence.

3. Tony made a suggestion. We should not stay up late every day.

4. At once we made the decision. We two would go to help Chenming with her family chores.

5. Her husband had been killed in the accident. She was taken aback by the news. 6. I could not climb the hill. I told him that.

7. Their daughter would get married on 20 April. They told us that. 8. Jenny wanted to ride a bike. She didn't want to take a bus. Exercise 2

Direction: Combine each pair or group of the following sentences into one, using a relative clause.

1. The people are of my own age. I like them most.

2. Ruth admires Mr. Mosia. She offers to be his helper in his lab. 3. John never combed his hair. It was always untidy.

4. Lucy is only 17 years old. She will get married soon. The news shocked all of us. 5. Mary's blouse is light yellow. It is easy to get dirty.

6. Chen is a librarian. She can speak English like a native speaker. She is the only one

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