高三英语练习8
1. When you kick the football, what _______ do you play?
A. situation B. place C. part D. position
2. --- Tom, would you like to come to our dinner party?--- __________.
A. Yes, I would B. Yes, with pleasure
C. No, I can’t come D. Sure, it’s my pleasure.
3. --- He promised to come to see you.--- But he _______ . I’ve been alone.
A. doesn’t B. didn’t C. won’t D. hasn’t
4. --- Can you answer the question , please?--- _________
A. Yes, I can B. Yes, of course
C. Oh, let me try D. Oh, go ahead
5.--- When are you leaving?--- My plane ___________ at 10:45 .
A. takes off B. took off
C. is about to take off D. will take off
6. He is said ________ in the supermarket when he was doing shopping yesterday.
A. being badly treated B. treating badly
C. to be treated badly D. to have been badly treated
7. It was about 600 years _________ the first clock with a face and an hour hand was made.
A. that B. until C. before D. since
8. --- I can’t get my car ________ on cold mornings.
--- Have you tried ________ the tank with hot water?
A.started; to fill B. starting; to fill C. start; filling D. to start; filling
9. --- Do you like cats?
--- Of course. They are ________ a kind of pet. They can do much good to their masters.
A. better than B. more than C. no more than D. not more than
10. --- How many ________ these apples would you like, sir?
--- Two dozen, please.
A. dozen B. dozens C. dozen of D. dozens of
11. --- The trousers _________ you well, madam.--- But the color _________ me.
A. are fit for; is not fir for B. are fit for; doesn’t fit
C. fit; doesn’t fit D. fit; is not fit for
12. If you keep on , you’ll succeed _________ . Wish you success in the examinations.
A. in time B. at one time
C. for the same time D. sometimes
13. We had tried everything, but it made little __________ .
A. good B. use C. result D. difference
14. --- Has everyone in your class passed the driving test?
--- No, ________ only Yang Pei and I who _____ passed it.
A. it was; had B. there is; have C. it is; have D. it is; has
15. --- Have you finished your homework, Lucy?
--- No, I __________ my mother in the kitchen all day yesterday.
A. would help B. had helped C. was helping D. helped
16. --- I hear you have written a book.
--- Yes, the book ________ be out in a month or so.
A. can B. dare C. should D. need
17. If Tim carries on working like that, he’ll ______ sooner or later.
A. give out B. keep out C. hold out D. wear out
18. --- I’d like to go to the movie with you, Dad.
--- Sorry, my son, but only the grown-ups are _______into the cinema.
A. required B. intended C. admitted D. supposed
19. Last term our maths teacher set so difficult an examination problem ____ none of us worked out.
A. that B. as C. so that D. which
20. How pleased the detective was ________ what his customer told him!
A. hearing B. heard C. to hearing D. to hear
21. --- My mathematics is very poor.
--- Don’t worry. I’ll help you ________ I can.
A. as far as B. as soon as C. as quickly as D. as possible as
22. --- How can I use this washing machine?
--- Well, just refer to the _________ .
A. explanations B. expressions C. introductions D. directions
23. Readers can _________ very smoothly without knowing the exact meaning of each word.
A. get along B. get over C. get down D. get though
24. --- I’d rather have some tea, if you don’t mind. --- __________ .
A. Thank you very much B. Yes, I like so
C. Of course, anything you want D. No, it’s nothing
25. Two years later, her father disappeared, never _________ again.
A. to hear from B. being heard from C. heard from D. to be heard
26. _________ who she was, she said she was Mr. Johnson’s sister.
A. Asked B. When asked C. Having asked D. To be asked
27. We often say that something is “ as light as air ”, but air is ____ light.
A. rather B. so C. really D. hardly
28. It is the fact ________ he doesn’t know his birthday _________ surprises us all.
A. which; which B. that; that C. which; that D. that; which
29. It was _________ I met Mr. Green in Shanghai.
A. ten years since B. many years ago that C. five years until D. Two months when
30. Mother first did some washing and then did some cooking, _________ she had a rest.
A. finally B. in the end C. by the end D. at last
31. _________ timely advice they’ve given us!
A. What a B. How a C. What D. How
32. --- May I use your pen? --- Of course. Here are two pens, and you can use _____ of them.
A. any B. both C. either D. every
33. The nurses are trying their best to reduce the patient’s fear ______ he would die of the disease.
A. that B. as C. of which D. which
34. --- Don’t forget to come to my birthday party next week and do bring your wife here.
--- __________ .
A. Surely I will B. No, I won’t ` C. Yes, I will D. Certainly I will manage
35. There ________ a driver and a number of broken wine bottles beside the highway when the police arrived.
A. were B. was C. had been D. would be
36. ________ in thought, he almost ran ________ the car in front of him.
A. Deep; into B. Losing; to C. Deeply; into D. Lost; to
37. --- Would you join our football team?
--- How many are there ________ your team?
A. in B. at C. on D. of
38. Look, the lights in that room don’t ___ . Somebody must forget _____.
A. put out; going them out B. be out; to put them out
C. go out ; to put them out D. go out; putting them out
39. _________, his parents died, _________ him an orphan.
A. At the age of 9; left B. By the age of 9; leaving
C. At the age of 9; leaving D. When he was 9 ; leaving
40. --- What’s the matter with John?
--- He didn’t pass the test but he still ___________.
A. hopes so B. hopes to C. hopes it D. hopes that
41. --- She must look like a very pretty girl.
--- Yes, I imagine _________.
A. to B. that C. it D. so
42. --- Will you go home tomorrow evening?
--- No, I am going to a lecture, or at least I am planning ______.
A. so B. to C. it D. that
43. Apples are usually sold by _________ weight, and eggs are sometimes sold by _______ dozen. A. the; the B. / ; a C. / ; the D. the ; a
44. I _________ violin lessons every two weeks, but I think I’ll make it every week from next month. A. am having B. have had C. have D. have been having
45. It’s too late to go out now. _________ , it’s starting to rain.
A. Besides B. Meanwhile C. However D. Anyhow
46. If you listen to me, you _________ have some candies, deary.
A. shall B. may C. will D. must
47. --- I always look out when crossing the street.
--- You’re right. You cannot be too ________ .
A. nervous B. careful C. hurried D. careless
48. Is it in that factory _________ this type of cars are produced?
A. which B. where C. that D. /
49. --- Do you have anything more ________ , sir?
--- No. You can have a rest or do something else.
A. typing B. to be typed C . typed D. to type
50. You should think ________ yourself instead of just obeying orders.
A. of B. to C. by D. for
51. --- I’m sorry I forgot to post the letter for you.
--- ________. I’ll post it myself, then.
A. That’s OK B. Don’t worry C. Take it easy D. It’s too bad
52. When I said some students are lazy, I ______ to you.
A. don’t refer B. wasn’t referring C. hasn’t referred D. didn’t refer
53. --- You learn how to relax and enjoy yourself more.
--- I guess I’m just a workaholic. I never was very good at doing __________.
A. anything B. something C. nothing D. some things
54. The secretary ____ at the desk _________ the long speech for the chairman.
A. sat down ; to ;prepare B. sat ; to be preparing
C. sat ; to prepare D. sat down ; preparing
55. --- _______ is your sister ?
--- The lady on the left wearing a yellow skirt.
A. What B. Which C. Where D. Who
56. I would _________ the company instead when the manager was away.
A. act on B. set up C. care for D. live on
57. I think one of the three men is telling a lie, so _________ of them are not honest.
A. none B. all C. some D. any
58. Whom would you rather have _________ with you?
A. to go B. gone C. go D. went
59. I took them _________ because I didn’t know which was the best.
A. both B. neither C. no one D. all
60. The way she thought of ______ enough money was to sell her hair.
A. to get B. getting C. having D. being gotten
61. China is larger than ________ country in Africa.
A. all the other B. any other C. all the D. any
62. Soon the soldiers reached a farmhouse , and in front of _______ sat a small boy. A. it B. which C. there D. where
63. --- ____________ ? --- He is clever. A. What is he like B. How is he like C. How is he D. What is he
64. The enemies _________ the village in disorder. A. fled away from B. fled away C. fled to D. fled
65. My little sister looked _________ at her dying cat, A. sadly B. sad C. worried D. happily
66. _________ will all have to answer for the traffic accident. A. You, he and I B. He, you and I C. I, you and he D. He, I and you
67. --- I’m afraid the book I have lent you won’t be interesting. --- ___________ . A. Not at all B. You are welcome C. Never mind D. Thank you all the same
68. I want some tea, but there was ____________ in the cup. A. a little B. none C. nothing D. no one
69. If you ________ hard four years ago, you would _______ now a college student, and you would finish your college life next year. A. studied; be B. had studied; be C. studied; had been D. had studied; have been
70. --- You seem to get lost. Need help? --- ____________ . A. Yes, give me hand , please. B. Help me find my bag, please C. I’m looking for the No.1 Bus Stop. D. Yes, would you please help me with the bag?
71. ---You’ve done it very well. --- Thanks. I’ll do it _______ next time. A. more better B. no better C. very better D. still better
72. --- We could have walked to the station; it was so near. --- Yes. A taxi ______ at all necessary. A. wasn’t B. hadn’t been C. won’t be D. wouldn’t
73. I didn’t see your sister at the meeting. If she _________ , she would have met my brother. A. has come B. did come C. came D. had come
74. --- Come on, Peter. I want to show you something. --- Oh, how nice of you ! I ______ you ________ to bring me a gift. A. never think; are going B. never thought; were going C. didn’t think; were going D. hadn’t thought; were going
75. He _____ you more help, even though he was very busy. A. might have given B. might give C. may have given D. may give
76. _________ terrible life people in the small island lived at that time! A. What B. How C. What a D. How a
77. They would rather spend time___________ than ________ in the street. A. read; wander B. reading; wandering C. in reading; to wander D. reading; wander
78. _________ are sold well in the new department store. A. Woman and child’s clothes B. Women’s and children’s clothes C. Women and children clothes D. Woman’s and child’s clothes
79. --- Did she remind him of the meeting? --- No. If she _____ at the airport, she would have. A. was B. were C. had been D. would have been
80. Mrs. Green thinks that _______ , the situation would have got worse. A. if not dealing with carefully B. if having not dealt with carefully C. if not having been dealt with carefully D. if having not been dealt with carefully
81. She does not really live in that house. She _______ there until the owner of the house comes back. A. stays B. is just staying C. has stayed D. will stay
82. --- When _______ the men __________ from London? --- At one o’clock this afternoon. A. did; come B. have; come C. are; arriving D. would; come
83. The population of many Alaskan cities has ______ doubled in the past three years. A. larger than B. more than C. as great as D. as many as
84. If the dog wins tomorrow, he _____ sixteen races in the past three years. A. has won B. will win C. will have won D. would have won
85. ________ she will come back home for clothes. A. It is long before that B. It won’t be long before C. It is before long that D. It will be long before
86. He spent long hours _______ the crowds of people _________ for their turns. A. in; in waiting B. in; waiting C. on; in waiting D. on; waiting
87. ________ , they planned to go out for a picnic. A. Because the day was nice B. Being a nice day C. It was a nice day D. Because of a nice day
88. The first lesson will never ____________. A. be easy forgotten B. be easily to forget C. easily be forgotten D. be easily forgotten
89. He usually walks to his office _________ he might ride. A. when B. while C. where D. which
90. --- You look hot. --- Yes, __________. A. I’m running B. I’ve been running C. I often run D. I’ve stopped running
91. Jack tried hard to find a job but he had no __________ . A. luck B. time C. fate D. entrance
92. ________ big swimming pool in our school was completed in _______ May of 1998, not in _____ April, 1996. A. A ; / ; / B. The ; the ; / C. A ; the ; / D. The ; / ; /
93. What the teacher and the students want to say ____ either of the countries _____beautiful. A. are ; are B. is; is C. are ; is D. is ; are
94. --- What do you think of the contest? --- I was told that the English Speech Contest ________ successfully last night. A. went along B. went down C. went off D. went on
95. He will stop showing off , if no notice _____ of him. A. is taken B. will be taken C. takes D. has taken
96. Free medical treat in this country covers sickness of mind as well as ________ sickness. A. normal B. average C. regular D. ordinary
97. What way are you thinking of_________ rid of the flies? A. to get B. getting C. being got D. to be getting
98. Her face gave her __________ when she told a lie. A. off B. away C. up D. out
99. --- When can we come to visit you? --- Any time you feel _________. A. so B. to C. like it D. for it
100. The market was filled with salted fish, _________ the worst smell that you can imagine. A. giving out B. giving off C. sending off D. setting out
101. --- Jenny looks hot and dry. --- So _________ you if you had a high fever. A. will B. do C. are D. would
102. Throughout the world ______ advance has been made in science and technology is due to education which brings forth scientists and inventors. A. whoever B. what C. that D. whatever
103. Scientists use satellites in their research work and have learned a great deal about distant world ______ about our own. A. as good as B. together with C. as well as D. more than
104. I got a piece of mail yesterday which I ________ for over two weeks. A. was expecting B. had been expecting C. have expected D. had expected it
105. --- My name is John Smith. _____________ . --- Hi! I’m Jackson. A. How do you do? B. Nice to meet you again. C. How about you? D. How are you?
106. --- Hi, Li Wen. Have you got ________ E-mail address? --- Yes, it’s . A. the B. an C. a D. /
107. --- I’m sorry I forgot to bring your book. --- That ‘s all right. _________ . A. Think nothing of it B. Don’t mention it C. Take it easy D. Let bygones be bygones
108. --- Your tie looks smart. It _________ with your shirt perfectly. --- Thanks . I’m glad you like it. A. matches B. meets C. agrees D. goes
109. --- What ______ the taxi drivers in Beijing to take up the study of English? --- Bidding for the 2008 Olympic Games. A. comforts B. demands C. forces D. inspires
110. _____ action is eventually agreed will come too late for many of those in southern Kosovo A. Whenever B. Whatever C. However D. Wherever
111. As we all know , several primary schools and factories were renamed ______ him. A. from B. at C. after D. to
112. I don’t feel very well. I think I’m _________ with the flu. A. going up B. coming down C. dropping in D. getting in touch
113. --- Could I use your English-English dictionary? --- I’m sorry, it isn’t here. I’d get it for you____ I could remember who last borrowed it. A. except that B. now that C. if only D. even though
114. During the test we were supposed to stay in our seats, keep our eyes on our work, ________ to anyone. A. but could not talk B. instead of speaking C. rather than speak D. and not speak
115. Oh, what a pity. It _________ so easy for me to bring those photographs I wanted to show you, and I have left them at the table at home. A. would have been B. would be C. had been D. was
116. Without facts, we cannot form a worthwhile opinion for we need to have factual knowledge ________ our thinking. A. which to be based on B. upon which to base C. which to base upon D. to which to be based.
117. Fewer and fewer of today’s workers expect to spend their working lives in the same field, ______ the same company. A. all else B. less C. much worse D. let alone
118. --- Look ! Somebody has broken a glass. --- Well, it ________ me. I ________that. A. wasn’t; didn’t do B. isn’t ; haven’t done C. wasn’t ; hadn’t done D. isn’t ; didn’t do
119. --- I’d like to go to the cinema with you, Dad. --- Sorry, my darling, but the film is _________ for adults only. A. admitted B. intended C. promised D. permitted
120. --- Where shall we meet tomorrow? --- Well, I _________ come to your house if you like. A. could B. might C. should D. would
121. --- Is he all right now? --- Yes. Who ________ that such a serious illness could be cured? A. has thought B. had thought C. was thinking D. would have thought
122. The day must be breaking, _______ the birds have begun singing. A. because B. as C. for D. since
123. You mustn’t speak to your mother like that, ________ you? A. should B. must C. may D. dare
124. --- Did they all pass the driving test? --- No. ______ only three of them who passed it. A. There was B. That was C. There were D. It was
125. --- The thread of my kite broke and it flew away. --- I had told you it would easily break _________ it was the weakest. A. when B. where C. unless D. since
126. --- Who ________ that piano? --- My sister, when she _______ time. A. plays ; is having B. is playing ; has C. is playing ; has had D. plays; has
127. --- ________ are you trying to prove to the police? --- Where I was last night. A. Why B. How C. What D. When
127. --- I thought you wouldn’t mind. --- Well, as a matter of fact I ________ , but you _________ first. A. didn’t ; should let me know B. don’t ; should let me know C. didn’t ; should have let me know D. don’t ; should have let me know
128. The child ________ like watching TV better than _______ with toy. A. seems ; playing B. looks ; play C. is ; to play D. does ; playing
129. He who is proud of his health has rarely ________ else to be proud of. A. anything B. something C. everything D. nothing
130. Pop music is appreciated by many people but it is not to everyone’s _________. A. taste B. share C. manner D. smell
131. Jack plays basketball _________, if not better than , Peter. A. as well B. so well as C. so well D. as well as
132. Whom had you better ___________ it ? A. to let do B. let to do C. let do D. to let to do
133. Every minute is made full use of ________ our lessons. A. to study B. studying C. studied D. being studied
134. John is the very boy ________ the foolish thing. A. whom I think did B. who I think did C. who I think that he did D. whom I think that did
135. The way they talked ______ the problem seemed impossible. A. about setting B. to settle C. of settling D. about to settle
136. How pleased the emperor ________ what the cheats had said. A. hearing B. heard C. to hear D. hear
137. This kind of cake looks _______ , smells ________ and tastes ________. A. good; good; good B. well; good; well C. good; well; good D. good; well; well
138. --- Shall I tell Ann how to improve her painting? --- Yes, but _______ of suggestions may discourage her. A. a too long list B. a list of too long C. list too long D. too long a list
139. _________ many times, but he still doesn’t know how to do it. A. Being told B. He has been told C. Having told D. Having been told
140. The doctors tried to laugh my mother ________ her fears about her coming operation. A. from B. off C. into D. against
141. They would rather spend time ________ than _________ in the street. A. read; wander B. reading; wandering C. in reading; to wander D. reading; wander
142. --- Will you go swimming with us this afternoon, madam? --- If you don’t , ________. A. nor shall I B. nor do I C. I won’t too D. I don’t either
143. --- Why didn’t he join in the last competition? --- He ________ the United States. A. went to B. had gone to C. had been to D. has gone to
144. The line was busy; someone ________ the telephone. A. may have used B. may be using C. must have been using D. must be using
145. --- Do you know anything about your manager? --- Nothing. She has never talked to us all ________ she used to do. A. that B. about which C. what D. about what
146. --- Has every one of you learned well about Oshert? --- Yes, Nancy’s told us all_________. A. that he was dong B. that he had done C. what he was doing D. what he had done
147. --- What is the best way to get from London Airport to Hampstead? --- Well, you _______ go by underground. You ______ change once, at Piccadilly. A. may; would only B. may; only have to C. must; would only D. will; only have to
148. I couldn’t make out what they were saying , for they spoke to me _________ . A. right away B. all the time C. in all D. at once
149. --- Shall we go swimming? --- OK, I’ll just go and get ________. A. to change B. changing C. changed D. it changed
150. --- I guess you are going to do some shopping. --- _________. But I’d also like to do some washing. A. Not at all B. Not exactly C. Not so good D. Just so so
151. --- Why weren’t you at the meeting this morning? --- I _________ for a long-distance call from my sister in America. A. waited B. was waiting C. had waited D. have been waiting
152. Now the machine runs at double ________. A. a speed B. speed C. the speed D. for speed
153. --- I hope you will be ready to leave on time. --- Don’t worry. I’ll be ready ________ the taxi arrives. A. by the time B. in time for C. at the time of D. until the time when
154. He asked three of us __________ what we had been doing. A. in turn B. by turn C. in turns D. out of turn
155. ______ Chicago of ________ 1920s was _________ extremely frightening place. A. / ; the; the B. The ; the ; the C. The ; the ; an D. The ; / ; an
156. They say that ______ Japanese language is particularly difficult for _______ European. A. the ; an B. / ; the C. the ; a D. / ; a
157. Don’t worry too much about _______ mistakes. They’re _____ a natural part of learning. A. / ; a B. the ; / C. / ; the D. the ; the
158. The woman has _________ that she is unable to get a job. A. such a little education B. so little education C. so few education D. such little education
159. Christmas is coming; my friends will send some _________ to me. A. greeting card B. greeting cards C. greetings card D. greetings cards
160. --- Did a letter come for me? --- Yes, _____ came for you this morning. A. it B. that C. one D. which
161. Perhaps he was not feeling well. He said _________ coughs. A. between B. before C. as D. about
162. The farm as well as its neighboring hills we once spent so much time ______ on a new look as recently as last year. A. on has taken B. has taken C. on having taken D. having taken
163. It took me a long time to ____ the disappointment of losing the match. A. get through B. get off C. get over D. get down
164. --- Helen, will you be at the party tonight? --- Yes, but I have so much homework to do that I really _________. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. won’t D. shouldn’t
165. In the face of failure, it is the most important to ________ a good state of mind. A. keep on B. keep in C. keep up D. keep off
166. --- Have you posted the letter for me? --- I’m sorry, I forgot. But I _________ it this afternoon. A. am going to post B. am posting C. am to post D. will post
167. --- ______ did you like his speech? --- Not bad, but I didn’t agree with _________ he did. A. What; that B. How ; everything C. Why; what D. How; anything
168. --- Mum , why do you always make me eat an egg every day? --- _________ enough protein and nutrition as you are growing up. A. Get B. Getting C. To get D. To be getting
169. A computer does only what thinking people __________. A. have it do B. have it done C. have done it D. having it done
170. --- Would you like some wine? --- I don’t drink wine as a rule, but I don’t mind a glass _________. A. all the time B. more or less C. at any time D. once in a while
171. When he was a boy, he used to go there and watch _________. A. to repair bicycles B. bicycles repaired C. bicycles being repaired D. repairing bicycles
172. _________ after a long walk, Henry called and said he couldn’t come to our meeting. A. Having worn out B. Being worn out C. To wear out D. Worn out
173. --- _________ you got in touch with Mr. Smith? --- Through a friend of mine. A. It was how that B. How was it C. How was it that D. Was it how that
174. --- Helen, will you de at the party tonight? --- Yes, but I have so much homework to do that I really___________. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. won’t D. shouldn’t
175. --- Were you busy last weekend? --- Very . Rather than _______ time playing cards as usual I devoted every effort to _____ to an advertisement. A. waste; make B. wasting; making C. to waste; make D. a waste of; making
176. Only ________ students in our grade ________ entered the Final Mathematics Contest. A. one tenth; have B. one in ten; has C. one tenth of; have D. one tenth of the; has
177. Who did the teacher ________ an article for the wall newspaper? A. has write B. has written C. have write D. have written
178. You mustn’t fill in the form _________ pencil but ________ ink. A. in; with B. with; in C. with; with D. in; in
179. One more week ________ we will accomplish the task. A. or B. so that C. and D. if
180. --- Peter, _______ quickly and come down for breakfast. The school bus is coming. --- OK, Mom. I’ll be ready soon. A. wear B. dress C. put on D. take on
181. Never before in China _________ for the farmers. A. has so much been done B. has been done so much C. has done so much D. so much has been done
182. I was just joking with her but she _____ . A. took it serious B. took it truly C. took it true D. took it seriously
183. The damaged truck was pulled away and the traffic ____________. A. turned to normal B. returned to normal C. came to normal D. turned to normal
184. The wounded man lay in the bushes , ______ to move or call for help. A. being not able B. unable C. was not able D. was unable
185. --- How about going for an outing tomorrow? --- _________ . A. It’s a good idea B. Sounds like a good idea C. It sounds well D. Greatly
186. --- My little brother never plays with fire. --- _________. A. Neither does my one B. Nor did Green’s C. Mine never does, either D. So does mine
187. The man who teaches English is a teacher of rich _________. A. experience B. experiences C. of experience D. of experiences
188. --- What’s that over there in the yard? --- _________ stones. A. A mass of B. A great deal of C. A little of D. Amounts of
189. It was a _________ he quarreled with his parents. A. shame B. ashamed C. fault D. disappointment
190. “How ________ say like that?” the teacher shouted angrily. A. do you dare B. dare you to C. do you dare to D. dare you
191. Are you disappointed __________ to act in the play? A. for not being chosen B. not to be chosen C. for being not chosen D. to be not chosen
192. I don’t mean _________ you, but I must tell you the truth. A. to disappoint B. disappointing C. to disappointing D. disappointed
193. The work is so well done . It can’t ________ within an hour by a boy of six. A. have done B. have been done C. do D. be done
194. Your mother will be all right soon. You __________ worry about her. A. need not to B. don’t need C. haven’t to D. don’t have to
195. The story told by the blind man was so moving that we were all moved _________. A. to tear B. to the tears C. to tears D. with tears
196. The Browns have spent a large _________ of money on their new car. A. deal B. amount C. mass D. number
197. Why should I envy ________ Beijing? I’ve been there many times. A. his trip of B. his trip for C. the trip of D. him his trip to
198. I regret to say you have given _________ little care to your work. A. much too B. too much C. very much D. much so
199. When he came back from abroad, his country was _______ with another country. A. in peace B. in battle C. at war D. on strike
200. --- What are you going to do after you graduate from university? --- My plan is ________ abroad in order to gain a doctor’s degree. A. to go B. to come C. going D. coming
201. The woman is treating the baby as if it ________ her own. A. were B. are C. is D. had been
202. --- It is getting dark and the dog hasn’t turned up. --- Don’t worry. It _________ the way. A. can’t lose B. couldn’t lose C. can’t have lost D. might have lost
203. --- What a mess! --- I can’t believe my eyes! ________ so much trouble. A. It’s not unlike him to cause B. It’s not like him to have caused C. He is not likely to cause D. He is likely to have caused
204. The car ran off the road and it did not stop until it _________ a tree. A. ran into B. ran out of C. ran away from D. ran for
205. Three years’ training ______ any unexpected situation. A. prepared himself for B. got himself prepared C. made him to prepare for D. prepared him for
206. Entering the room , he was surprised to see the little boy _________. A. doing a handstand B. doing a handstanding C. handstanding D. standing at hands
207. When the soldier saw a car _________ the bridge, he waved and signed it to stop. A. coming over B. driving up to C. drive over D. jump up to
208. --- Why are you so excited? --- The design is now _______ with the experts’ suggestions. A. perfect B. more perfect C. the most perfect D. less perfect
209. The policemen forced open the locked door _________ that the man had gone. A. found B. only to find C. founded D. only finding
210. Although he has never been to Paris, he talks of it as if he ______ there before. A. has been B. was C. had been D. were
211. --- What do people wear when they go to the theater? --- Well, it isn’t very _________. People can wear anything they like. A. normal B. certain C. modern D. simple
212. --- He failed his exam again. --- But what did you ________? Had he ever been working hard? A. think B. expect C. consider D. regard
213. --- What’s the matter? --- The shoes don’t fit properly. They ______ my feet. A. are pressed B. will hurt C. have hurt D. are hurting
214. --- Are all telephone numbers _________ in the directory? --- Yes, all ________ Jane’s. A. listed; included B. listing; includes C. listed; including D. listing; including
215. They are good friends. ________ is no wonder that they know each other so well. A. This B. when C. There D. It
216. --- John took a photograph of you just now. --- Really? What a pity! I _________. A. didn’t look B. wasn’t looking C. hadn’t looked D. haven’t looked
217. --- What are you going to do this afternoon? --- I’ll probably go for a walk later on ________ it stays fine. A. as far as B. so long as C. even if D. as if
218. The newspapers back home don’t have as many pages as they _______ here. A. are B. do C. have D. are having
219. --- Car 17 won the race. --- Yes, but its driver came close to ________. A. having been killed B. have been killed C. be killed D. being killed
220. --- Have you seen his beautiful picture? --- Yes. His best-known work that is _______ all praise can be seen in the exhibition. A. without B. beyond C. with D. for
221. --- What happened to you yesterday? --- At the bus-stop a thief _________ my handbag and ran off down the street. A. caught B. robbed C. stole D. snatched
222. As you know, _______ man can’t love without ________ water. A. /; / B. a; the C. a; / D. /; the
223. --- He seldom has lunch at school, __________ ? --- __________. A. does he ; No, but he did B. does he ; No, he hasn’t C. has he; Yes, he has D. hasn’t he ; Yes, he doesn’t
224. --- Was it in 1969 ______the American astronaut succeeded ______ landing on the moon? --- Quite right. A. when; on B. that ; on C. when; in D. that; in
225. This computer center is _________ larger than that one in the area. A. one sixth B. four nineths C. five sixes D. two third
226. __________ you don’t like him is none of my business. A. What B. If C. That D. Whether
227. The doctor said, “Sir, you _____ be sitting in this waiting room. It’s for the children only.” A. oughtn’t to B. can’t C. mustn’t D. won’t
228. Good technique in medicine means less pain and fewer deaths and, ________ , it is our duty to master it. A. altogether B. therefore C. otherwise D. however
229. --- Could you tell me where Jim lives? --- ________ Jim used to live next door to us, and now he is living in another town. A. At the time B. At one time C. At a time D. At times
230. My teacher often said in class, “One should love ________ country.” A. one’s B. their C. its D. her
231. I wonder how he ________ that to his parents. A. dare to say B. dared say C. dares to say D. not dare say
232. --- Have a cup of tea, __________ ? --- Thank you. A. Will you B. won’t you C. don’t you D. haven’t you
233. So _________ that no people can swim in it. A. the river is deep B. deep the river is C. deep is the river D. is the river deep
234. --- Mary has been in hospital. --- Oh, sorry. _________ her. A. I’ll go and visit B. I was going to visit C. I have intended to visit D. I’ll go to visit
235. __________ smoking, he would not have got cancer in the lung. A. Was he given up B. Had he given up C. Did he give D. If he gave up
236. --- go and get your coat. It’s __________ you left it. --- OK. A. there B. where C. here D. place where
237. --- Why did you come to see the play you didn’t like? --- I shouldn’t like ________ , but my friend insisted I like ________. A. having come ; to dance B. to have come ; dancing C. to come ; to dance D. coming ; dancing
238. The police have ______ power to arrest had people by ______ law. A. the ; the B. / ; the C. / ; / D. the ; /
239. You can never imagine what great difficulty I have ________ your house. A. found B. finding C. to find D. for finding
240. Why did you throw the bottle out of the window? You _____ somebody. A. might hurt B. could have hurt C. would hurt D. must have hurt
241. That’s funny! I remember putting my glasses on my desk, but now they’re _______. A. missed B. broken C. gone D. disappeared
242. If you lived with me, I’d given you as much freedom as you _________ . A. wanted B. would want C. want D. had wanted
243. I think you’ve got to the point ________ a change is needed, otherwise you’ll fail. A. when B. that C. where D. which
244. --- Why did she spend so much time searching shop after shop only for a blouse? --- Oh, she was very _________ about her clothes. A. special B. particular C. especial D. unusual
245. I’d like you to meet David, a ________ cowboy. A. dark handsome tall B. tall handsome dark C. handsome dark tall D. tall dark handsome
246. The serious accident happened to the whole class, but ______ were saved. A. the most B. most of whom C. most of them D. most
247. --- Do you think he’ll do me a favor? --- It’s very likely, but he ________ be prepared to help you. A. must B. can C. might D. need
248. Can you _________ all food and clothing to the flooded areas in ten hours? A. collect B. fly C. take D. provide
249. He tried a third time; he was unsuccessful, _______ . A. either B. yet C. though D. still
250. Many students, _______, get frequent help from her. A. such as Bush B. Bush for example C. as D. Bush is one of them
251. It is ________ to see all of you here again. A. interested B. excited C. pleased D. a pleasure
252. People can’t afford to buy expensive things ________ the prices of daily goods going up. A. as B. for C. with D. since
253. I know little about the hotel , but it is _______ to be the best one in this city. A. told B. spoken C. talked D. believed
254. You have been lazy too long. You really must ________ your studies. A. get down B. get down to C. get along with D. get on
255. The Chinese Revolution, next to the Russian Revolution, is the most political __in history. A. event B. thing C. movement D. activity
256. I’m going to London and my sister’s coming ___________. A. instead B. as well C. soon D. besides
257. It happened _________ when I got off the bus. A. to rain B. raining C. to be raining D. rained
258. The child used to write with a pen, and now he is ________ with a pencil. A. try writing B. trying to write C. to try to write D. trying writing
259. He could do nothing but _________ for the bus________. A. wait ; to come B. to wait ; come C. waiting ; coming D. waited ; came
260. This exercise requires ________ carefully. We should do as we are required _________. A. to do ; doing B. to be done ; doing C. to be done ; to doing D. doing ; to do
261. It was ordered that no parking _______ allowed in front of the building. A. is B. be C. was D. would be
262. The telephone _______ four times in the last hour, and each time it _______ for the student doing a part-time job. A. has rung ; was B. has been ringing ; is C. had rung ; was D. rang ; has been
263. Here we found little snow, as most of it seemed __________ off the mountain. A. having blown B. that it had been blown C. to be blown D. to have been blown
264. --- Jack certainly has a high opinion of Susan. --- It can’t be better than _________ of him. A. hers B. she C. that D. her
265. --- Shall we introduce ________ fire-fighting equipment from abroad? --- Go ahead, if necessary. A. other B. a few more C. another D. some other
266. The novel is so badly written that I can hardly ________ what the writer is trying to say. A. find out B. figure out C. look through D. get through
267. --- Not all present would believe what the reporter said. I’m afraid. --- ________ . A. So do I B. Nor am I C. I agree D. I’m afraid , too
268. The joke of the speaker, _____ to please the audience and draw their attention, was greeted with a burst of hisses(嘘声), however. A. had intended B. intended C. intending D. to intend
269. I’m rushed off my feet all day. I’m trying to get out of the endless businesses , ______ I find impossible. A. but B. while C. which D. that
270. We have been told that under no conditions _________ the telephone in the office for personal affairs. A. may we use B. we can use C. do we use D. we will use
271. “ Whatever you want, you _______ have it on condition that you get the best result, “said the boss. A. would B. ought to C. shall D. could
272. I never expected the shoes _________ so soon. A. wearing out B. to be worn out C. to have worn out D. being worn out
273. The teachers were treated ________ a movie on Teachers’ Day. A. with B. to C. by D. for
274. The sun has no sooner started to shine _______ it was clouded over again. A. than B. when C. as D. while
275. Tom is all right __________ he’s left to do the work in his own way. A. as far as B. meanwhile C. so long as D. in case
276. The food she has prepared for the party is not enough, for there are ______ more people than she expected. A. much B. many C. too D. so
277. I hurried to Professor Wang’s house only _______ he was out. A. finding B. find C. to find D. found
278. 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 to
279. --- I hope you won’t mind letting me have a look at your photos. --- _________ . A. Certainly B. Sure C. Not in the least D. Of course
280. --- What do you think of the TV play “Hand in Hand”? --- Just so-so. However, I don’t think it is worth watching _______. A. a second time B. the second time C. for the second time D. secondly
281. _________ your test paper carefully , some mistakes can certainly be avoided, I think. A. Having checked B. Check C. As song as you check D. While checking
282. It was dark; we decided to _____ for the night at a farm house. A. put away B. put down C. put up D. put out
283. My son _________ his English composition last night, now he is continuing it. A. wrote B. was writing C. had written D. has written
284. Enough of it! Nobody here thinks what you are saying should make any ________. A. excuse B. sense C. use D. value
285. My name is Robert, ________ most of my friends call me Bob for short. A. then B. instead C. otherwise D. yet
286. We ________ like to stay in and watch television. A. most B. mostly C. almost D. nearly
287. --- You’re so tired. Why not take a rest, then? --- _________. A. Because I can’t afford it B. Maybe I should C. Sorry I can’t D. Thank you very much
288. I remember _________ I had recited those words a strange peace settled over me. A. why how B. that C. how when D. that how
289. --- What is he doing in English? --- He is studying for _________ degree. A. a doctor’s B. the doctor’s C. doctor D. the doctor
290. My mother is usually on _________ duty in her office every ________ few days. A. the ; / B. / ; / C. / ; a D. a ; /
291. ________ came that a train accident happened last night. A. A word B. The word C. Words D. Word
292. --- Have you finished writing it? --- Yes, I have finished a __________ article. A. five-hundred-word B. five-hundred-words C. five hundred-word D. five-hundred words
293. _________ people in the country lead a happier life today. A. Most of B. Most the C. Most D. The most of
294. As we have known from the map of the world, this is _________. A. twice as large as that island B. as twice large as that one C. twice as large as that island D. twice as large an island as that one
295. My brother has been here ________ Wednesday and will stay _________ Saturday. A. since ; to B. since ; till C. from ; to D. from ; till
296. A voice _________ the program to announce the election results. A. cut down B. cut off C. broke up D. broke into
297. You __________ in such a hurry. I’ll have the car waiting until you ________ ready. A. needn’t be; are B. need not to be; are C. needn’t be; will be D. don’t have to; will be
298. He grew a little ________ ; he seemed _________ nearer to anything. A. discouraging; not B. discouraging; no C. discouraged; not D. discouraged; no
299. I need some blue ink badly, but there’s ________ at hand. A. not B. nothing C. little D. none
300. --- Look! Somebody has broken a glass. --- Well, it _________ me. I __________ that. A. wasn’t; didn’t do B. isn’t; haven’t done C. wasn’t; hadn’t done D. isn’t ; didn’t do
301. Why are you so rude? Be good _________ your classmates, will you? A. for B. with C. to D. at
302. --- I’d like to go to the cinema with you, Dad. --- Sorry, my darling, but the film is ________ for adults only. A. admitted B. intended C. promised D. permitted
303. --- Where shall we meet tomorrow? --- Well, I ________ come to your house if you like. A. could B. might C. should D. would
304. Please make sure the lights will ________ if no one is in the room. A. go out B. turn off C. put out D. take away
305. These ________ to those are twenty-five in all. Do you think that’s enough? A. adding B. being added C. added D. to be added
306. You can go out ________ you promise to be back before 10 o’clock. A. in case B. so long as C. so that D. as far as
307. --- Is he all right now? --- Yes. Who _________ that such a serious illness could be cured? A. has thought B. had thought C. was thinking D. would have thought
308. Nobody __________ any more to say, the meeting was closed. A. having B. have C. had D. has
309. The day must be breaking, __________ the birds have begun singing. A. because B. as C. for D. since
310. You mustn’t speak to your mother like you, _________ you? A. should B. must C. may D. dare
311. --- Did they all pass the driving test? --- No. _________ only three of them who passed it. A. There was B. That was C. There were D. It was
312. --- Do you smoke? --- ________. It’s two years since I smoked. A. No, I don’t B. Yes, I do C. Not too much D. Oh, yes, but I wish I didn’t
313. --- Your language teacher looks a rather kind woman. --- But in fact she is cold and hard on us. You ________ believe it! A. shouldn’t B. wouldn’t C. mustn’t D. might not
314. --- I’m sorry to hear of your failing in the exam. --- __________. A. You don’t have to B. Thank you very much C. Oh, it’s nothing serious D. Yes, it really is
315. The photo of the park _________ memories of our class trip last term. A. turned over B. woke up C. thought of D. called up
316. In some countries, _________ is called “equality” does not really mean equal rights for all people. A. which B. that C. what D. one
317. __________ after a long walk, Helen called and said she couldn’t come to the party. A. Having worn out B. Being worn out C. To wear out D. Worn out
318. I ___________ to any books my teacher has. A. am welcome B. am welcomed C. welcome D. welcomed
319. ________ many times , but he still doesn’t know how to do it. A. Being told B. He has been told C. Having told D. Having been told
320. The doctors tried to laugh my mother ____ her fears about her coming operation. A. from B. off C. into D. against
321. They would rather spend time ____ than _______ in the street. A. read; wander B. reading; wandering C. in reading; to wander D. reading; wander
322. --- Will you go swimming with us this afternoon, madam? --- If you don’t , __________________. A. nor shall I B. nor do I C. I won’t too D. I don’t either
323. --- Why didn’t he join in the last competition? --- He _________ the United States. A. went to B. had gone to C. had been to D. has gone to
324. The line was busy ; someone _____ the telephone. A. may have used B. may be using C. must have been using D. must be using
325. --- Do you know anything about your manager? --- Nothing. She has never talked to us all ______ she used to do. A. that B. about which C. what D. about what
326. --- Has every one of you learned well about Osbert? --- Yes. Nancy’s told us all ___________. A. that he was doing B. that he had done C. what he was doing D. what he had done
327. Jack plays basketball ________, if not better than, Peter. A. as well B. so well as C. so well D. as well as
328. Every minute is made full use of ______ our lessons. A. to study B. studying C. studied D. being studied
329. It was _________ the old clock that the old man spent the whole morning at home. A. repairing B. repaired C. to repair D. in repair
330. John is the very boy _______ the foolish thing. A. whom I think did B. who I think did C. who I think that he did D. whom I think that did
331. The way they talked _______ the problem seemed impossible. A. about setting B. to settle C. of settling D. about to settle
332. How pleased the emperor was _______ what the cheats had said. A. hearing B. heard C. to hear D. hear
333. This kind of cake looks _______ , smells _______ and tastes ________. A. good; good; good B. well; good; well C. good; well; good D. good; well; well
334. --- Shall I tell Ann how to improve her painting? --- Yes, but ______ of suggestions may discourage her. A. a too long list B. a list of too long C. list too long D. too long a list
335. Whom had you better ________ it? A. to let do B. let to do C. let do D. to let to do
336. I couldn’t make out what they were saying , for they spoke to me _____________. A. right away B. all the time C. in all D. at once
337. --- He failed his exam again. --- But what did you ________ ? Had he ever been working hard? A. think B. expect C. consider D. regard
338. --- I guess you are going to do some shopping. --- __________. But I’d also like to do some washing. A. Not at all B. Not exactly C. Not so good D. Just so so
339. --- Why weren’t you at the meeting this morning? --- I _______ for a long-distance call from my sister in America. A. waited B. was waiting C. had waited D. have been waiting
340. Now the machine runs at double ___________. A. a speed B. speed C. the speed D. for speed
341. --- I hope you will be ready to leave no time. --- Don’t worry. I’ll be ready _________ the taxi arrives. A. by the time B. in time for C. at the time of D. until the time when
342. He asked three of us ________ what we had been doing. A. in turn B. by turn C. in turns D. out of turn
343. ________ our journey by camel was ! A. What an exciting experience B. What exciting experience C. How excited experience D. What an excited experience
344. _____ Chicago of ________ 1920s was _______ extremely frightening place. A. /; the; the B. The; the; the C. The; the; an D. The ; / ; an
345. They say that ________Japanese language is particularly difficult for _____ European. A. the; an B. / ; the C. the; a D. /; a
346. Don’t worry too much about ________ mistakes. They’re _____ a natural part of learning. A. /; a B. the; / C. /; the D. the; the
347. The woman has _________ that she is unable to get a job. A. such a little education B. so little education C. so few education D. such little education
348. Christmas is coming; my friends will send some ________ to me. A. greeting card B. greeting cards C. greetings card D. greetings cards
349. He was greatly _________ by that ________ question. A. puzzled; puzzling B. puzzling; puzzled C. puzzled; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzling
350. My father is used to ________ because he used to _______ in a workshop. A. hard work; work hard B. work hard; hard work C. work hard; working hard D. working hard; working hard
351. Who is ______ of the two brothers, Tom or Mike? A. the tallest B. the taller C. taller D. the tall
352. There used to be a river in the north of the village , _________? A. used not it B. didn’t there C. wasn’t there D. didn’t it
353. Among ________ four oceans in the world, ________ Pacific is the largest. A. /; the B. a ; the C. the; a D. the; the
354. Taiwan is ______ of China. Nobody can _______ Taiwan ________ China. A. the part; divide; into B. part; separate; from C. a part; separate; into D. part; divide; from
355. There are many islands _________ the coast of China. A. on B. off C. in D. from
356. An engineer, together with three assistants, ________ sent to work in Tibet. A. have been B. had been C. were D. has been
357. Let me think of a proper situation ________ this idiom can be used. A. for which B. which C. where D. when
358. Where ________ the book ? I _______ find it anywhere. A. did you put; couldn’t B. did you put; can’t C. have you put; can’t D. were you putting; couldn’t
359. --- _________ will we have to go? --- Just one minute. Keep walking! A. How long B. How far C. How many longer D. How much farther
360. Mrs. Black went back to ________ place _________ she had found the ring. A. the same; where B. the same; as C. the same; that D. as the same; as
361. --- The ground is wet. --- It must have just rained, __________? A. hasn’t it B. didn’t it C. mustn’t it D. isn’t it
362. --- In my opinion, you should owe your success mostly to your kind parents. --- You’re right. They have brought me up and made me ________ I am. A. what B. who C. everything D. successful
363. Although she’s not so wise, she’s got plenty of ________ sense. A. common B. usual C. general D. ordinary
364. Quite a lot of people watch TV only to ________ time. A. kill B. waste C. spend D. pass
365. I should very much like her to have gone on a diet, but her strong appetite(食欲)____ her. A. fails B. failed C. had failed D. would fail
366. --- In my opinion, you should owe your success mostly to your kind parents. --- You’re right. They have brought me up and made me ________ I am. A. what B. who C. everything D. successful
367. Although she’s not so wise, she’s got plenty of _______ sense. A. common B. usual C. general D. ordinary
368. Quite a lot of people watch TV only to ______________ time. A. kill B. waste C. spend D. pass
369. I should very much like her to have gone on a diet, but her strong appetite(食欲) ____ her. A. fails B. failed C. had failed D. would fail
370. --- The news is spreading from mouth to mouth. --- Yes, it’s become ___________ talk of ________ town. A. a; a B. the; / C. the; the D. a; /
371. Thank you very much indeed. That’s _________ kind of you. A. much B. most C. more D. the most
372. --- Few children are as bright as he is, and also, he works very hard. --- It’s no _____ he always gets the first place in any examination. A. question B. doubt C. problem D. wonder
373. --- Do you know where the woman is from? --- No. But when she talked to me yesterday, her accent suggested that she _____ a native from Shanghai. A. should be B. was C. be D. were
374. The telephone ______ four times in the last hour, and each time it ____ for my roommate. A. has rung; was B. has been ringing; is C. had rung; was D. rang; has been
375. His appearance has changed so much that you ____ not recognize him. A. may B. can C. must D. should
376. Did you notice anyone __________ away? A. took the purse and ran B. taking the purse and running C. take the purse and run D. who took the purse and ran
377. --- He shouldn’t have been so careless. --- The only fault ________ him his job. A. dropped B. took C. lost D. cost
378. --- In the past ten years, there have been many changes in family life. --- Are there changes _________ ? A. better or worse B. for best or for worst C. for the good or for the bad D. for the better or for the worse
379. He ___________ the person referred to be put in prison. A. said B. suggested C. agreed D. thought
380. It’s time that we went home. Let’s go and _________ Mr. Green good night. A. wish B. kisses C. say D. hope
381. __________ a boy of ten, he started working to support himself. A. Being B. When still C. Because of D. While
382. --- Where have you been? --- I ________ in the heavy traffic, or I would have been here earlier. A. stuck B. had stuck C. have been stuck D. got stuck
383. Just ________ I don’t complain(抱怨), you mustn’t suppose that I’m satisfied. A. because B. for C. then D. when
384. --- Did you go to the exhibition last night? --- Unfortunately, I couldn’t ______ it. But I’m going to see it tonight. A. do B. make C. manage D. realize
385. --- You ought to see a doctor about the cough right away. --- I guess I should. ____________ for days. A. I put it off B. I had put it off C. I’ll put it off D. I’ve been putting it off
386. During the voyage the sailor caught a deadly disease_______, in those days, medical science was helpless. A. that B. which C. to which D. against which
387. Some famous musicians were invited to ________ medals to the winners. A. give up B. give in C. give off D. give away
388. Health experts in many countries still ______ their ideas about the relationship between food and health. A. have tested B. tested C. are testing D. test
389. --- The mother tries to do everything for her son. --- That’s _______ she is mistaken. A. where B. when C. how D. so
390. --- I don’t think you are right. --- _____________. A. Yes, I’m not right B. No, I’m not C. No, I’m wrong D. No, I’m right
391. --- Tom, you must do as you’re told to. --- Oh, I must, ___________ I? A. must B. should C. needn’t D. mustn’t
392. “ __________ break the law should be punished, ” the judge shouted. A. Someone B. Anyone C. Whoever D. Those who
393. --- I’ve found a new job in a factory. It is a big one. --- How many __________ it ? A. workers B. works in C. work is D. work in
394. _________ some boys and girls, the teacher entered the cinema. A. Followed B. Having followed C. Being followed D. Following
395. The detective couldn’t see which __________ the car went. A. road B. side C. way D. direction
396. I wonder why he bought __________ coat. A. one such black old B. such one black old C. one such old black D. such one old black
397. --- I’ll try my best to get a ticket for you. --- That’s ________ kind of you. A. more B. most C. much more D. the most
398. --- Do you have enough, Madame? --- No. I’d like to get another ________ of eggs. A. score B. dozen C. hundred D. good many
399. I don’t think I can __________ another night with so little sleep. A. live B. stand C. keep D. take
400. --- I’ll thank you _______ my affairs alone. --- I will . It’s none of my business. A. leaving B. to leave C. for leave D. not to leave
401. It’s what he did _________ what he said that moved us. A. except for B. but also C. instead D. rather than
402. --- Would you like me to turn down the radio a bit? --- ________. I’m used to working with the radio on. A. No, it’s all right B. No, I don’t like it C. No, it doesn’t matter D. No, don’t mention it
403. --- Did a letter come for me? --- Yes, __________ came for you this morning. A. the B. it C. one D. the letter
404. The fog was so heavy that we could hardly _________ the train in the distance. A. make out B. make up C. make into D. make over
405. There will be a two-hour ________ before the next plane. Just have a little patience. A. wait B. time C. rest D. sleep
406. --- The word has two spellings. --- Yes. ‘Labour’ is ________ British spelling, and ‘Labor’ _______ American spelling. A. the; an B. the; the C. /; / D. a; an
407. ______ my puzzling face, they suggested ________ to ask for the teacher in the school. A. Seeing; my going B. Having seen; me to go C. Seeing; I went D. To have seen; me going
408. If the work _______ by the end of the month is delayed, the sports meet will have to be put off. A. to be completed B. will be completed C. has been completed D. completed
409. On my way home, I saw a thief _________ money from a lady by the police. A. being caught stealing B. having caught stealing C. caught stealing D. having been caught to steal
410. --- You’ve agreed to go, so why aren’t you getting ready? --- But I ______ that you ______ me to start at once. A. don’t realized; want B. don’t realize; wanted C. haven’t realized; want D. didn’t realize; wanted
Jiang Zemin, __________ , said that China is looking forward to _________ its ties with the USA. A. Chinese top Party leader; improve B. China’s top Party leader; improving C. China top Party leader; improvement D. the top Chinese Party leader; improving
The teacher asked the __________ students not to get ___________. A. exciting; exciting B. excited; excited C. exciting; excited D. excited; exciting
That is secret. ____________. A. Only knows Mary how to do it B. Only does Mary know how to do it C. Only Mary knows how to do it D. Mary knows only how to do it
A person doesn’t necessarily grow wiser _____________ he grows older. A. as B. with C. since D. while
Those who want to separate Taiwan from the mainland are lifting a stone __________ it dropped on their own feet. A. have B. to have C. only to have D. having
The boy dived into the water and after __________ seemed to be a ling time, he came up again. A. which B. it C. what D. that
---Who is _________ to be on duty today?--- Li Yang should have been here so far. A. suggested B. invited C. supposed D. considered
--- Look at that girl on the stage. She is already fifty. --- You are joking. She doesn’t look ________ . A. so B. it C. that D. the one
--- Can I take my composition back, Mr. White? --- Not right now, __________ by now. A. I am reading it B. I have read it C. I’ve been reading it D. I read it
The letter _____ . I should have received it this morning. A. is to be mailed B. has been mailed C. had been mailed D. was being mailed
He had decided to give it up, but on _________ second thoughts he decided to try __________ third time. A. the; a B. /; / C. a; a D. /; a
Chinese ________ the largest percentage of population of Macao. A. take up B. make up C. set up D. put up
The great use of the school education is not so much to teach you things _______ to teach the art of learning. A. rather than B. than C. as D. nor
--- Do you still remember when we went to the Great Wall ? --- I can’t remember it well, but ______ sometime last autumn? A. might it be B. must it have been C. could it have been D. could it be
I don’t know the ________ income of the family, but I do know it is very small. A. true B. real C. actual D. exactly
--- Shall we go swimming? --- OK, I’ll just go and get __________. A. to change B. changing C. changed D. it changed
I’m going for an important interview this afternoon at three, so __________. A. give me a hand B. get in touch with me C. better keep calm D. wish me luck
The population of many Alaskan cities has _______ doubled in the past five years. A. larger than B. more than C. as great as D. as many as
_____ your business becomes international, _________ constantly will be part of your life. A. For; flying B. Since ; flight C. Now that; flight D. Once; flying
--- Would you please come to help me with my homework tomorrow? --- _________ . A. It depends B. It doesn’t matter C. I’m glad to hear that D. I don’t know
--- What time ? I’m sorry I haven’t got my watch with me. ----_________ . A. It’s three sharp o’clock B. I’m terribly sorry. C. May I have your watch? D. Thank you just the same
--- Will you go to attend her birthday party? --- No. _____ invited to. A. even though B. if C. until D. when
I don’t think he could have done such a stupid thing last night? ___________ . A. do I B. could he C. did he D. has he
--- Why weren’t you at the meeting? --- I _________ for a long-distance call from my sister in America. A. waited B. was waiting C. had waited D. have been waiting
--- Has Tom finished his composition yet? --- I have no idea; he _________ it this morning. A. wrote B. had written C. has written D. was writing
The reason __________ he gave for his absence was ___________ he had missed the bus. A. why; that B. that; because C. why; because D. which; that
Cut the apple into halves so that the twins may each get __________ half. A. every B. each C. either D. any
Once ________ , bad habits are hard to ________. A. formed; kick B. had; to be broken away from C. had; give up D. formed ; to be thrown away
--- Excuse me, what time can I see you tonight? --- Can we _________ eight o’clock? A. see B. decide C. make it D. fix it
The state government will give $10,000 to anyone who _________ the murderer to justice. A. has brought B. will bring C. brings D. would bring
Now that there are only five minutes to go, I’ll talk about the project in __________ . A. secret B. general C. short D. all
--- I’m going to have my dinner in a nice restaurant called the Red Rose, Nancy. --- __________. It’s just next door to my home. A. I know it B. I know C. That’s OK D. I see