词汇测试
Vocabulary test
Unit 6 词汇复习
一、 单选题 （共40题，80分）
1. The committee _______ whether the building is worth preserving or not.
A. ceases
B. accesses
C. assesses
D. eases
答案：C
解析：委员会评估建筑物是否值得保护。
cease停止 access进入；享用权 assess评估 ease 缓解
2. Studies _______ that children who often take part in cooperative programs benefit a lot more than other children.
A. abdicate
B. indicate
C. dedicate
D. predicate
答案：B
解析：研究表明经常参加合作项目的孩子比其他孩子受益更多。
abdicate 退位 indicate 显示，表明
dedicate奉献 predicate谓语（语法）
3. The conversations were designed to _______ her authority so she felt that she could no longer work for the company.
A.undermine
B.undertake
C.undergo
D.underline
答案：A
解析：这些谈话有意削弱她的威信，这样她会觉得自己在公司干不下去。
undermine 逐渐破坏，削弱 undertake承担
undergo经历 underline下划线；强调
4. E-books now account for 14 percent of all book sales in the country and are increasing far faster than _______ book sales.
A. overwhelming
B. overall
C. overcrowd
D. overthrow
答案：B
解析：电子书现在占全国图书销售量14%，并且增长速度远远快于整体图书销售量。
overwhelming压倒性的 overall 整体
overcrowd人满为患的 overthrow 推翻
5. If they _______ more power than the home is using, the excess flows into the utility's power grid (电网).
A. endure
B. abandon
C. generate
D. alter
答案：C
解析：如果他们发的电比家庭使用的多，多余的部分将流入公用电网。
endure忍耐 abandon放弃 generate生成 alter改变
6. Until the second quarter of this year, the company had been showing _______ growth.
A.permanent
B.consistent
C.reliable
D.numerous
答案：B
解析：截至今年二季度，公司业绩呈持续增长。
permanent永久的 consistent 稳定发展的；一致的
reliable可靠的 numerous 无数的
7. Indications are that a large number of students are at risk of _______ their school careers with their part-time jobs.
A.comprehending
B.promising
C.compensating
D.compromising
答案：D
解析：种种迹象表明，大批学生冒着因打工而危及学业的风险。
comprehend理解 promising有前途的
compensate补偿 compromise妥协; 危及，损害
8. Unemployment has come down slightly, but this does not _______ the fact that it is still a major problem.
A. alter
B. depress
C. erode
D. interfere
答案：A
解析：失业率略有下降，但这并没有改变它仍然是一个重大问题的现实。
alter改变 depress压抑；降低，减少
erode 逐步削弱；侵蚀 interfere干扰
9. The styles of the two film makers _______ quite dramatically.
A.compromise
B.commit
C.compare
D.contrast
答案：D
解析：两位电影导演风格迥异。
compromise 妥协 commit 致力于 compare 比较 contrast 对比，对照
10. They were playing cards for high _______ .
A.stakes
B.proofs
C.tolls
D.myths
答案：A
解析：他们正在打牌，赌注很高。
stake 赌注；风险 proof 证据 toll 伤亡人数 myth 神话；错误观念
11.He _______ to study harder in the future so that he could have more opportunities to find a better job.
A. resolved
B.resorted
C.requested
D.reserved
答案：A
解析：他决定在将来更加努力学习，这样他就有更多的机会找到一份更好的工作。
resolved 决心干某事 resorted 求助
requested 要求 reserved 保留，预定
12.We won’t allow any foreign country to _______ in our internal affairs.
A. devote
B.inferior
C.interfere
D.wander
答案：C
解析：绝不允许任何国家干涉我们的内政。
devote 致力于 inferior 差的
Interfere 介入，干涉 wander 散步
13. The treatment is ______ because it may have serious side effects.
A.appealing
B. controversial
C. available
D. accustomed
答案：B
解析：这种治疗方法是有争议的，因为它可能引发严重的副作用。
appealing 吸引人的 controversial 有争议的
available 可得到的 accustomed 习惯做某事
14. I found him very _______ as an artist; he's not willing to try anything new.
A.conventional
B.appealing
C. available
D. accustomed
答案：A
解析：我觉得他作为一名艺术家太保守；他不愿意尝试任何新的事物。
conventional 保守的 appealing 吸引人的
available 可得到的 accustomed 习惯做某事
15. Confusion and suspicion will ______ the competitiveness of the organization.
A. analyze
B. compensate
C. erode
D.regulate
答案：C
解析：混乱和猜疑会削弱这个组织的竞争力。
analyze 分析 compensate 补贴
erode (逐步)削弱，损害 regulate 管理
16. She called her parents just to tell them that she had become ______to life at university.
A.conventional
B.appealing
C. available
D. accustomed
答案：D
解析：她打电话给父母就是要告诉他们，她已经适应了大学生活。
conventional 保守的 appealing 吸引人的
available 可得到的 accustomed 习惯做某事
17. The idea of a whole week on the beach is very ________.
A.conventional
B.appealing
C. available
D. accustomed
答案：B
解析：在海滩上度过整整一个星期，这个主意很吸引人。
conventional 保守的 appealing 吸引人的
available 可得到的 accustomed 习惯做某事
18. ______care in hospitals is given to the seriously ill.
A.conventional
B.appealing
C. intensive
D. accustomed
答案：C
解析：医院对危重病人进行特别护理。
conventional 保守的 appealing 吸引人的
intensive 加强的；密集的 accustomed 习惯做某事
19. A________feature of Suzhou is its beautiful gardens.
A.intelligent
B. inferior
C. characteristic
D.sophisticated
答案：C
解析：苏州的一大特色就是其美丽的园林。
intelligent 聪明的 inferior 差的
characteristic 独特的 sophisticated 老练的
20. One of the popular dieting____is that low-fat diets are good for you.
A. myths
B. recreations
C. surplus
D. resolve
答案：A
解析：一个常见的饮食误区是认为低脂食品有利健康。
myths (许多人相信的）错误观念，荒诞说法 recreations 休闲活动
surplus 多余的量 resolve 决心
21.A report released last week by the United Nations shows that the unemployment rate in this country has _____ from about 3% to 6.5%.
A. soared
B. endured
C. exhausted
D. relieved
答案：A
解析：联合国上周发布的一份报告显示，该国的失业率已从大约3%飙升至6.5%。
soar vi. 剧增 // endure v. 忍受; 持续 // exhaust v. 使筋疲力尽；耗尽 // relieve v. 缓解；减轻
22.Dreams of a beautiful life make it easier for a person to _____ difficulties.
A. convince
B. endure
C. exhaust
D. ensure
答案：B
解析：对美好生活的向往能让人更容易忍受艰难。
convince v. 使确信，使信服 // endure v. 忍受; 持续 // exhaust v. 使精疲力尽；耗尽 // ensure v. 确保，保证
23.The expedition soon _____ its supplies and a small group was sent to search for food.
A. exhausted
B. endured
C. relieved
D. soared
答案：A
解析：探险队很快就耗尽了供给，于是就派了一小队人去寻找食物。
exhaust v. 使精疲力尽；耗尽 // endure v. 忍受; 持续 // relieve v. 缓解；减轻 // soar vi. 剧增
24.Jerry was seriously ill and he was given a shot to _____ the pain.
A. convince
B. ensure
C. relieve
D. soar
答案：C
解析：杰里病得很重。他打了一针以减轻疼痛。
convince v. 使确信，使信服 // ensure v. 确保，保证 // relieve v. 缓解；减轻// soar vi. 剧增
25.Her smile _____ him that she was happy.
A. exhausted
B. ensured
C. endured
D. convinced
答案：D
解析：她的微笑使他确信她是快乐的。
exhaust v. 使精疲力尽；耗尽 // ensure v. 确保，保证 // endure v. 忍受; 持续 // convince v. 使确信，使信服
26.My responsibility is to _____ that no students cheat on the exam.
A. relieve
B. convince
C. ensure
D. soar
答案：C
解析：我的职责就是确保考试中没有学生作弊。
relieve v. 缓解；减轻 // convince v. 使确信，使信服 // ensure v. 确保，保证 // soar vi. 剧增
27.The success of the event requires _____ effort on the part of many volunteers.
A. authentic
B. mature
C. relevant
D. tremendous
答案：D
解析：本次活动的成功需要许多志愿者做出巨大努力。
authentic adj.正宗的；真实的 // mature adj. 成熟的；成年的 // relevant adj. 相关的，切题的 // tremendous adj. 极大的；惊人的
28._____ Beijing roast duck is most popular with tourists when they visit Beijing.
A. authentic
B. envious
C. financial
D. mature
答案：A
解析：到北京旅游的游客们最喜欢正宗的北京烤鸭。
authentic adj.正宗的；真实的 // envious adj. 羡慕的，忌妒的 // financial adj. 财务的，金融的 // mature adj. 成熟的；成年的
29.I don't need all the material. Just give me the _____ documents of his work experience.
A. relevant
B. tremendous
C. advanced
D. mature
答案：A
解析：我不需要所有的材料，只要给我与他的工作经历相关的文件就可以了。
relevant adj. 相关的，切题的 // tremendous adj. 极大的；惊人的 // advanced adj. 先进的；高级的 // mature adj. 成熟的；成年的
30.Girls become sexually _____ earlier than boys.
A. mature
B. relevant
C. tremendous
D. advanced
答案：A
解析：女孩比男孩性成熟早。
mature adj. 成熟的；成年的 // relevant adj. 相关的，切题的 // tremendous adj. 极大的；惊人的 // advanced adj. 先进的；高级的
31.These companies, equipped with _____ technology and equipment, can broadcast their signals from satellites.
A. tremendous
B. advanced
C. financial
D. envious
答案：B
解析：这些公司拥有先进的技术和设备，能够通过卫星传播他们的信号。
tremendous adj. 极大的；惊人的 // advanced adj. 先进的；高级的 // financial adj. 财务的，金融的 // envious adj. 羡慕的，忌妒的
32.Some girl students are _____ of Mary's slim figure very much.
A. advanced
B. authentic
C. envious
D. financial
答案：C
解析：有些女学生非常羡慕玛丽的苗条身材.
advanced adj. 先进的；高级的 // authentic adj.正宗的；真实的 // envious adj. 羡慕的，忌妒的 // financial adj. 财务的，金融的
33.He was freed from _____ dependence on his parents.
A. envious
B. financial
C. authentic
D. relevant
答案：B
解析：他在经济上摆脱了对父母的依赖。
envious adj. 羡慕的，忌妒的 // financial adj. 财务的，金融的 // authentic adj.正宗的；真实的 // relevant adj. 相关的，切题的
34.Some people might have difficulty accepting the idea, but this should not be a(n) _____ for putting it into practice.
A. glimpse
B. luxury
C. obstacle
D. tension
答案：C
解析：有些人可能难以接受这种想法，但这不应成为实施它的障碍。
glimpse n. 瞥见 // luxury n. 奢华；奢侈品 // obstacle n. 障碍，阻碍 // tension n. 紧张，焦虑
35.A week by the sea is a(n) _____ they can no longer afford.
A. glimpse
B. luxury
C. obstacle
D. stress
答案：B
解析：去海边一周成了一种奢侈，他们再也负担不起。
glimpse n. 瞥见 // luxury n. 奢华；奢侈品 // obstacle n. 障碍，阻碍 // stress n. 精神压力，紧张
36.I only caught a _____ of the woman, so I couldn't remember what she looked like.
A. burden
B. stress
C. glimpse
D. luxury
答案：C
解析：我只瞥了那女人一眼，所以记不起她长什么样了。
burden n. 负担; 重负 // stress n. 精神压力，紧张 // glimpse n. 瞥见 // luxury n. 奢华；奢侈品
37.Jeff is having trouble dealing with the emotional _____ of losing his job.
A. abuse
B. myth
C. glimpse
D. convention
答案：D
解析：担心失去工作的精神压力让杰夫感到难以招架。
abuse v/n. 虐待；滥用 // myth n. 神话 // glimpse n. 瞥见 // convention n. 习俗，惯例
38._____ in the neck muscles can cause headaches.
A. tension
B. obstacle
C. abuse
D. burden
答案：A
解析：颈部肌肉紧张会导致头痛。
tension n. 紧张，焦虑 // obstacle n. 障碍，阻碍 // abuse v/n. 虐待；滥用 // burden n. 负担; 重负
39.The measures will lighten the tax _____ on small businesses.
A. convention
B. burden
C. proof
D. characteristic
答案：B
解析：这些措施将减轻小型企业的纳税负担。
convention n. 习俗，惯例 // burden n. 负担; 重负 // prof n. 证明; 证据 // characteristic n. 特色，特征
40.Drug trafficking and drug _____ are truly the causes of many crimes.
A. abuse
B. luxury
C. tension
D. burden
答案：A
解析：非法买卖和滥用毒品实际上是众多犯罪事件的根源所在。
abuse n. 虐待；滥用 // luxury n. 奢华；奢侈品 // tension n. 紧张，焦虑 // burden n. 负担; 重负
二、 填空题 （共10题，20分）
Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.
1. ______ her extraordinary patience, teaching should be the right occupation for her.
2. ______ knowledge can be acquired from books, skills must be learned through practice.
3. The injury has forced him to ______ from the competition.
4. Professors, for the most part, are firmly ______ to teaching, not research.
5. The negative effects of working on schooling are not ______ .
答案：
1. Given 2. Whereas 3. withdraw
4. committed 5. permanent
解析：1. 考虑到她非常耐心，教书应当很适合她。
2. 尽管知识可以从书本上获得，但是技巧必须通过实践才能学会。
3. 受伤迫使他退出了比赛。
4. 大多数教授都投身于教学，而不是研究。
5. 打工对学习的负面影响并非是永久性的。
6. ____the recent bad weather, the construction work is several weeks behind schedule.
7. The new government has committed to _____emissions of greenhouse gases.
8. Although he kept trying and failing, I always ______ the belief that he would succeed one day.
9. Low-cost airlines are emerging all over Asia; this will_________the development of the world's air-travel market as a whole.
10. Anger, worry, disappointment, these negative emotions_______ your heart, brain and body.
答案：
6. Owing to 7. cutting back on
8. held on to 9. contribute to
10. take a toll on
解析：
6. 由于最近天气不好，施工进度已经比计划滞后了几个星期。
7. 新政府已承诺减少温室气体的排放。
8. 尽管他不断尝试，但总是失败，但我坚信他总有一天会成功。
9. 低成本航空公司正在亚洲各地兴起；这将有助于整个世界航空旅行市场的发展。
10. 愤怒、担忧、失望，这些负面情绪对你的心、脑和身体造成伤害。
