大学英语综合教程四第四单元词汇练习

Unit 4

1. The rain was heavy and ______ the land was flooded. A) consequently B) continuously C) constantly D) consistently

2. Bruce Stephen gripped the ______ wheel hard as the car bounced up and down. A) stirring B) driving C) steering D) rotating 3. Accuracy is ______ to the programming of computers. A) elementary B) fundamental C) principal D) typical

4. The ______ of finding gold in California were good in the 1840’s. A) proposals B) promises C) prospects D) privileges

5. Because of my poor eyesight I am _______ to wear glasses all the time. A) obliged B) compromised C) committed D) threatened

6. This new book has received several reviews since its publication; but none o f them have made a just _____ of the book.

A) summary B) calculation C) evaluation D) account

7. We are offering a substantial ____ for information leading to the capture of this murderer.

A) compensation B) treasure C) share D) reward

8. The former mayor of the city was always holding a ______ against new immigrants and made life difficult for them there.

A) prejudice B) priority C) discomfort D) disadvantage

9. Why this otherwise excellent newspaper allows such an article to be printed is ____ me.

A) without B) outside C) beside D) beyond 10. I can’t drive this car, as I’m not ____ with its controls. A) accustomed B) aware C) familiar D) informed

11. As he had worked in the army as an electrical engineer for many years, he had every _____ for the job.

A) privilege B) obligation C) qualification D) commitment

12. Out of ______ revenge, he did his worst to blacken her character and ruin her reputation.

A) perfect B) total C) sheer D) thorough

13. We are preparing a dinner for twenty people, but this table is not ____wide for our purpose.

A) sufficiently B) considerably C) enough D) indeed

14. The rest of the family had nearly reached the river, but Jane was ____ behind as usual.

A) declining B) delaying C) lacking D) lagging

15. When I saw Jane, I stopped and smiled, but she ____ me and walked on. A) refused B) ignored C) declined D) neglected

16. People in New York City ____ that their city is the most vital city in the world. A) announce B) claim C) describe D) pronounce

17. Some plants are so sensitive ______ pollution that they can only survive in perfectly clean environment.

A) from B) against C) to D) with

18. Reporters asked the Congressman to _____ his position on welfare reform. A) evolve B) clarify C) imply D) quote

19. This terrorist attack has been _____ by the entire international community. A) condemned B) scolded C) criticized D) blamed 20. I was busy ______ plans for the new course.

A) setting up B) getting up C) laying down D) drawing up

21. The cost of the war has _____ national development by ten years. A) pulled off B) set back C) backed down D) called off 22. His nationality isn’t ______ to whether he’s a good lawyer. A) attacked B) relevant C) associated D) regarding

23. Surprisingly, the sixty-year-old man has acquired ________ in a foreign language through practice.

A. deficiency B. sufficiency C. proficiency D. efficiency

24. If you _____ bright sunlight _____ dry wood with a glass, it will start burning. A) expose… to B) concentrate…on C) aim …at D) focus …on

25. 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 Keys:

1-5 ACBCA 6-10 CDADC 11-15 CCADB 16-20 BCBAD 21-25 BBCDB

1. It is well-known that photographic paper is highly sensitive _______ light. A. from B. against C. to D. with

1. The price of beer ____ from 50 cents to $4 per liter during the summer se

ason. A. altered B. ranged C. separated D. differed

1. The personnel manager said that he couldn't ______ Mike's ability without a

ctually seeing him at work. A. summarize B. calculate C. evaluate D. account

1. The boss managed to ______ the discussion away from the subject of mone

y and into the topic of environmental protection. A. attach B. steer C. associate D. stir

1. This decree ____________the Union to delay strikes. A. obliged B. compromised C. committed D. threatened

1. The government has several plans ___ to solve the problem. A. in a way B. by the way C. under way D. in the way

1. The world’s governments have done ____ nothing to combat the threat of n

uclear accidents. A. specifically B. vitally C. virtually D. identically

1. We as a company feel that it is ___ to maintain good worker-management r

elations. A. moderate B. special C. absolute D. essential

9. After so many years in the military service, I’m glad to get back to ____ clothes.

A. civil B. civilized C. civilian D. citizen

10. President Banda’s background as a doctor has given him ________ into the medical problem that face the country.

A. a view B. a vision C. an insight D. a sight

11. A sweet smile is a figurative expression（比喻用法）, but sweet coffee is a _____ one.

A. literal B. literary C. literate D. illiterate

12. While there are some problems with grammar or usage, they are not serious enough to ______ meaning.

A. retort B. distort C. resort D. deny

13. At the same time we have to _____ longer-term plans to guide us towards sustained economic growth in the future.

A. set out B. put up with C. build up D. draw up

1. Perhaps the price of the wine will be much higher next year because the __

_____ for this year’s wine harvest are poor. A. prospects B. promises C. proposals D. privileges

1. This PLA soldier _______ personal danger when he jumped into the icy wat

er to save the drowning child. A. refused B. declined C. ignored D. neglected

1. At present, one of this city’s most serious problems is housing that _______

__ immediate solution . A. calls on B. calls for C. calls up D. calls off

1. Once ____ of his daughter’s safety, he was casual and relaxed. A. insured B. assured C. ensured D. secured 18. One can _____ even from one’s unpleasant experiences. A) obtain B) earn C) develop D) benefit

19.He carefully joined the cables and ensured the connections were ____.

A. dynamic B. rigid C. solid D. positive

1. The experience that he returned to college for the courses that he failed wh

en he was young _______ him _____much valuable time and money. A. pulled off B. set back C. backed down D. called off

1. Many animals can ____ with their surroundings, owing to their protective col

oring. A. unite B. identify C. connect D. blend

1. He had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had ma

de available to him and which ______ led to the good position he now held. A. consequently B. continuously C. constantly D. consistently

1. The Chinese _________ Test (HSK) is a series test to assess the Chinese la

nguage proficiency of non-native speakers. A. Capability B. Sufficiency C. Proficiency D. Capacity

1. The steel output of these countries fell by a wide ______ in July. A. border B. edge C. margin D. brim

1. The food in this restaurant is good and the same ______ the service. A. is true of B. is true in C. be true for D. be true at

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