经典高中英语单选题总结

1.As a result of the heavy rain, the whole city ___ great losses.A. have suffered fromB. sufferedC. have sufferedD. suffered from2. The flowers his friend gave him will die unless ___ every day.A. wateredB. wateringC. waterD. to water3. The meeting was concerned ___ reforms and everyonepresent was concerned ___ their own interests.A. with, forB. with, withC. for, aboutD. about, with4. ___things, he began to think over the next subjects.A. Setting downB. Having settledC. Settled downD. To settle down5.In my opinion, life in the twenty-first century is much easierthan ___.A. that used to beB. it is used toC. it was used toD. it used to be6. They have had several new events ___to the program forthe 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.A. addB. to add.C. addingD. added7.—I didn’t go to Mary’s party last night because my car broke down.----You could have borrowed mine. I ___ it.A. hadn’t usedB. wasn’t usingC. didn’t useD. wouldn’t use8.You can’t imagine what difficulty we had ___ home in thesnowstorm. A. walked B. walk C. to walk D. walking 9. Children are bored with their studies because they are ___to do better than they can.A. hopedB. persuadedC. suggestedD. expected10.One can ___ a lot of their language by playing with the nativeboys and girls.A. do upB. set upC. pick upD. put up11.___ you get into a bad habit, you’ll find it hard to get outof it. A. Once B. Unless C. Since D. Because12.My mother ___ my father to give up smoking but it didn’thelp.A. wanted to persuadeB. persuadedC. suggestedD.hoped13.How time flies! The children are all ___.A. grow upB. grown upC. grown-upsD. growns-up14. I___ for the United States for further study next month.A.will leaveB. am leaving offC. will beD. am going off15.While shopping, people sometimes can’t help ___ intobuying something they really don’t need.A. To persuadeB. pursuadingC. being persuadedD. be persuaded16. –Can you see what is written on that?--It___ “No camping”.17.The research is so designed that once ___ nothing canbe done to stop it.A. beginsB. having begunC. beginningD. begun18.Although born in China, ___ he is famous for his storiesabout New York City.A. yetB. butC. andD. however19.I have won a holiday for two weeks to Florida, I ___ my mum.A. have takenB. am takingC. takeD. will have been20.Because the shop____, all the T-shirts are sold out at halfprice. A. has closed down B. closed downC. is closing downD. had closed down.21.Mary wrote an article on ____ the team had failed to win the game. A. why B. what C. Who D. that22.--I finally gave __ to the boss.--You should have stuck __ our own idea as it is correct.A. up, inB. up, onC. up, toD. in, to23.Could I speak to ___ is in charge of International Sales,please?A.anyoneB. some oneC. whoeverD. no matter who24.The book was written in 1946, ___ the education system has witnessed great changes.A.whenB. during whichC. since thenD. since when25.The train ___ they were travelling was late.A.in which B by which C. at which D. to which26.The teacher was much kinder to those who work harder than to the others, ___ of course, made the others envy them.A.whoB. thatC. whatD. which27.Do you remember the place ___ we visited last year?A.thatB. whereC. whenD. in which28.What surprised me was not what he said but ___ he said it.A.the wayB. in the way thatC. in the wayD. the way which29.Patience,without ___ you can’t do the work well, is a kind of quality. A. that B. it C. which D. what30.Most of the soldiers who ___ the second world war have now died.A. survivedB. survivalC. were survivedD. survived from31.He ___ himself in his scientific research since his divorce.A.has devotedB. has buriedC. was buriedD. has been buried32.___his accent, he must be from Sichuan.A.Judged byB. Judging byC. Judging throughD. Judged from33.Can you tell me the way you think of ___ the problem?A.solvingB. to solveC. solveD. solved34.Much___ he has a good taste, he can’t avoid being influenced by ads. A. that he claims B. does he claimC. as he claimsD. is it that he claims35.Not until you finish your work ___ go home.A.can youB. you canC. can’t youD. you can’t36.—Did you tidy your room?---No, I was going to tidy my room but I ___ visitors.A.hadB. haveC. have hadD. will have37.Two-thirds of the field ___ covered by wild grass.38. I ___ what he said but I don’t ___ him.A.believe, believeB. believe in, believe inC. believe, believe inD. believe in, believe39.You can’t ___ that such a gentleman as he ___ be that rude toa lady. A. imagine, should B. guess, shouldC. imagine, wouldD. suppose, would40. ---The boys are not doing a good job at all, are they?----___.A.I guess not soB. I don’t guessC. I guessD. I guess not41.My parents have always made me ___ about myself, evenwhen I was twelve.A.feeling wellB. feeling goodC. feel wellD. feel good42.The new computer is used ___ the tickets which passengersbuy. It also __ a record of the date on which they will travel.A.to record, keepsB. for recording, setsC. to recording, keepsD. for record, sets43.After graduation she reached a point in her career __she needed to decide what to do.A.thatB. whatC. whichD. where44.I want to make some notes but I wondered where tofind a piece of paper___.A.to write onB. to writeC. to be written onD. to be written45.My teacher often tells us that it is not how much you read but __ you read __ counts.A.that, thatB. which, whatC. that, whatD. what, that46.How is it__ he has made such rapid progress?A.thatB. whyC. whenD. the one47.__ is often the case, we have worked out the production plan.A. Which B. When C. What D. As48.The English play ___ my students acted at the NewYear’s party was a great success.A.for whichB. at whichC. in whichD. on which49.A terrible tire__, however, break out in his house theother day. A. does B. did C. has to D. had50.John has tried many ways to solve the physicsproblems, but ___ works.A.littleB. anythingC. nothingD. none51.—What was the film like yesterday?--It was wonderful. I think it is ___ worth seeing twice.A.veryB. moreC. muchD. well52.___, the little girl can help her mother with somehousework. A. Young as she is B. Young as is sheC. As she is youngD. As is she young53.After that we never saw her again, nor __from her.A.did we hearB. we heardC. had we heardD. we have heard54.Professor James will give up a lecture on the westernculture, but when and where ___ yet.A.hasn’t been decidedB. haven’t decidedC. isn’t being decidedD. aren’t decided55.It will be quite a long time ___ she is back again,so don’t be two cross with her.A. thatB. sinceC. beforeD. until56.___I really don’t like art, I find his work impressive.A.AsB. SinceC. IfD. While57. ___ the coal mine, they had no choice but to wait for rescue. A. Trapped in B. Trapping inC. Trapped byD. Trapping at58.__I wrote a little poem, I confidently placed it right on my father’s plate on the dining room table.A. The first timeB. At firstC. It was the first timeD. For the first time59.People in the city __ the lawyer to be the leader of the committee, for they thought he could give a correct order of the city.A. voted againstB. voted onC. voted forD. voted with60.Since this is the first time you have broken the law, I’m going to give you a light___.A. judgeB. prisonC. sentenceD. blame61.Is this the reason___ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work? A. he explained B. what he explainedC. how he explainedD. why he explained62.There are five pairs __, but I’m at a loss which to buy.A.to be chosenB. to chooseC. to choose fromD. for choosing63.__ the new album on time, the musical group,including the famous pop star worked far into thenight every day.A. Having releasedB. To releaseC. To have releasedD. Releasing64.Thank you very much for the trouble you have had __ my son with his lessons.A.in helpB. to helpC. helpedD. helping65.Unless we get more funds, we’ll be prevented __our experimental program.A.to finishB. finishingC. from finishingD. finish66.Professor Smith, along with his assistants,__ on theproject day and night to meet the deadline.A.workB. workingC. is workingD. are working67.Eric received training in computer for one year, __he found a job in a big company.A.after thatB. after whichC. after itD. after this68. --Do __ you think is right, __ others say.--Yes, I__.A.all, what, doB. all that, whatever, canC. what, what, canD. what, whatever, will69.I ___ a heavy blow on the head from a falling stoneyesterday.A.acceptedB. metC. gaveD. received70.Autumn coming, down___.A.do the leaves fallB. the leaves fallC. falling the leavesD. fall the leaves71.I agree that he tried hard but the ___ remains that hehas not finished the job in time.A. questionB. realityC. factD. problem72.The bank manager asked his assistant if it waspossible for him to __ the investment plan within a week.A.work outB. put outC. set outD. turn out73.Many people ___ their thoughts into a diary but others write in ___is called a journal.A.place, whereB. put, whichC. place, thatD. put, what74.I just don’t understand __that prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect.A.why it doesB. what it doesC.what it isD.why it is75.When he first arrived in Shanghai, it took him several days before he__to find a proper house to live in.A. managedB. triedC. failedD. succeeded76.--Why does she always ask you for help?---There is no one else___, is there?A.who to turn toB. she can turn toC. for whom to turnD. for her to turn77.You can only be sure of ___ you have at present; you cannot be sure of something ___ you might get in the future.A.that, whatB. what,/C. which, thatD. /,that78.The Beatles, __ many of you are old enough to remember, came from Liverpool.A.whatB. thatC. howD. as79.--Did you see a man in black pass by just now?--No sir, I ___ a newspaper.A. readB. was readingC. would readD. am reading80.--Do you need any help, Lucy?--Yes, the job is ___ I could do myself.A.less thanB. more thanC. no more thanD. not more than81.China Daily is __ a newspaper. It helps improve our English.A. no more thanB. no less thanC. more thanD. not more than82.The use of the word “cost” is __ from __ of the word “spend”.A.different, thatB. difference thatC. difference, the oneD. difference, one83.Can you imagine a boy of six __ that kind of difficult problem?A.work outB. working outC. to work outD. to have worked out84.Could I speak to ___ is in charge of International Sales, please?A.anyoneB. someoneC. whoeverD. no matter who85. An awful accident___, however, occur the other day.A.doesB. didC. has toD. had to86.It is widely accepted that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to ___.A.rewardsB. prizesC. awardsD. results87.The reason ___ he gave for being late was ___ he forgot to use the alarm lock.A.which, becauseB. why, becauseC. which, thatD. that, because88.The direction __ which the president would go was kept secret___ safety reasons.A.for, overB. from, aboutC. in, forD. at, as89.The teacher said to the children “Here we are ___ of one bigfamily.”A. a partB. partC. one partD. parts90.___ for us to discuss the problem again. It has already beensettled. A. It has no doubt B. There has no doubtC. It is no needD. There is no need91.--- Do you think we should accept that offer?---Yes, we should, for we __ such bad luck up till now, and time ___ out.A.have had, is runningB. had, is runningC. have, has been runD. have had, has been run92.It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly ___ my friend.A.turn outB. bring outC. call outD. pick out93.Hardly could he __ this amount of work in such a short time.A. get throughB. get offC. get intoD. get down94.---I can’t find Xiao Ping. Where did you see him this morning?--- It was in the library ___ he studied.A.thatB. whereC. whichD. the one95.___about wild plants that they decided to make a trip to the forest for further research.A.So curious the couple wereB. So curious were the coupleC. How curious the couple wereD. The couple were such curious96.They are only children of not more than twelve and don’t realize ___ to organize such an exhibition.A.when they takeB. what it takesC. how they takeD. what takes them97.You ___Bob at this meeting yesterday, he has been on holidayin Paris for a week.A.can’t have seenB. shouldn’t seeC. mustn’t have seenD. couldn’t see98.John plays football, ___, if not better than, David.A. as wellB. as well asC. so wellD. so well as99. I gave him a warning, ___ he turned a deaf ear.A.of whichB. for whichC. to thatD. to which100.—Black, I want to know what you think of my article I wroteyesterday. ___, can you help me to correct some mistakes?---In my opinion, the article is good ___ some spelling mistakes.A.Except, exceptB. However, besidesC. Besides, except forD. Besides, except101.The police are now searching for woman who is reported to ___since the flood hit the area last Friday.A.have been missingB. have got lostC. be missingD. get lost102.Our neighbor has ___ ours.A.as a big houseB. as big a house asC. the same big house asD. a house the same big as103.These colors won’t ___ if exposed to the sun.stB. goC. insistD. have104.People try to avoid public transportation delays by using theirown cars, and this___ creates further problems.A.in shortB. in caseC. in doubtD. in turn105.---I think he is taking on active part in social work.---I agree with you ___.A.in a wayB. on the wayC. by the wayD. in the way106.John is the only one of the students in the class that never ___ a mistake even when it is pointed to him.A.admit makingB. admits makingC. admit to makeD. admits to make107.The girl ___ to be a good dancer if she is well trained in an art school. A. expects B. allows C. wishes D. promises 108.A vivid picture is present ___ his eyes.A.atB. forC. toD. with109 The Olympic Games ___ every four years.A.is going to holdB. will holdC. is going to be heldD. are to be held110. The wet weather will continue tomorrow, when a cold front___ to arrive. A. is expected B. is expectingC. expectsD. will be expected111.Would you please take care of my dog while I’m away ___?A. in holidayB. on holidayC. take a holidayD. for holiday112.Tom kept quiet about the accident ___ lose his job.A.so not as toB. so as not toC. so as to notD. not so as to113.___ with the size of the whole earth, the biggest ocean doesn’t seem big at all.pareB.When comparingparingD.When compared114.John told me that Kate and he were in love ___.A.at a timeB. at one timeC. at any timeD. at this time115.I’ll never forget Mr.Smith,___help we had made great progress.A.with hisB. with whoseC. hisD. who116.It’s already 10 o’clock. I wonder how it___ that she was two hours late on such a short trip.A. came overB. came outC. came aboutD. came up117. What a table! I’ve never seen such a thing before. It is ___it is long. A. half not as wide as B. wide not as half asC . not half as wide as D. as wide as not half118.I had worked my head ___, as I had never done before.A.outB. overC. onD. off119.The night before the final, I even ___ myself to a movie.A.helpedB. favoredC. treatedD. relaxed120. Riding a bike has many ___ over taking a bus or driving a car. First of all, it causes no air pollution.A.an advantageB. charactersC. pointsD. waysst week, only two people came to look at the house, ___wanted to buy it. A. none of them B. both of themC. none of whomD. neither of whom122. The present situation is very complex, so I think it will takeme some time to ___ its reality.A.make upB. figure outC. look throughD. put off123.I read about it in some book or other, does it matter ___ it was?A.whereB. whatC. howD. which124.It’s quite warm ___ January.A.inB. forC. onD. at125. My father has made me ___ I am.A.whoB. whichC. whatD. thatst month, part of Southeast Asia was struck by floods, from___ effects the people are still suffering.A.thatB. whoseC. thoseD. what127. I can’t say which wine is best ----it’s a(n) ___ of personal taste.A. affairB. eventC. matterD. variety128.---How are you managing to do your work without an assistant?---Well, I ___ somehow.A.get alongB. come onC. watch outD. set off129.At this time tomorrow ___ over the Atlantic.A.we’re going to flyB. we’ll be flyingC. we’ll flyD.we are to fly 130. My uncle ___ in Beijing for over 10 years. Mow he lives in his hometown. A. has worked B. worked C. had worked D. works131.Sarah, hurry up, I’m afraid you won’t have time to ____ beforethe party. A. get changed B. get changeC. get changingD. get to change132.__ the program, they have to stay there for another two weeks.A.Not completingB. Not completeC. Not having completedD. Having not completed133.The London Marathon is a difficult race. ____ thousands ofrunners participate every year.?A.ThereforeB. FurthermoreC. AccordinglyD. Never the less134. “You try to get some sleep. I’ll ___ the patient’s breakfast,”said the nurse. A. see to B. stick to C. get to D. lead to135.The man pulled out a gold watch, __ were made of smalldiamonds. A. the hands of whom B. whom the hands ofC. which the hands ofD. the hands of which136.I was telling them about my exciting travels when he ___with a story of his own.A.broke downB. broke upC. broke offD. broke in137.My brother___ again last month, but luckily two days later,he came to.A.passed outB. passed byC. passed awayD. passed off138.___, he would have succeeded in the exam.A. Had he worked hardB. If he worked hardC. If he works hardD. If he has worked hard139.It was not until then that I came to know the knowledge ___ only from practice.A.had comeB. has comeC. cameD. comes140.It seems as if it ___ autumn already.A.isB. areC. wasD. were141.Bob did nothing except ___tennis.A.playB. to playC. playingD. played142.As far as I know, the writer enjoys at least as much singing Beijing Opera as he ___.A.does writingB. writesC. writingD. does to writing143.__ to blame him for neglect of duty? The president of the company is his uncle.A.What good it isB. How good it isC. What good is itD. How good is it144. When going on the road, at no time ___ the traffic rules.A.you should breakB. should you breakC. break should youD. should break you145.You can’t take more. Please one___.A.at one timeB. at a timeC. at timesD. all the time146.---Have you been wasting time on computer games again?---__.I’ve been studying a lot and I need a break.A. No wayB. I don’t agreeC. Not reallyD. I couldn’t agree more147.Don’t believe him. He always ___ promises, but never__.A.does, keeps his wordsB. makes, keeps his wordC. has, makes his wordsD. keeps, makes his word148.I saw his book. It __ me that I must phone him today.A.suggestedB. advisedC. remindedD. informed149. If the rain keeps falling, it will ___ our whole plan.A.damageB. upsetC. harmD. give up150. We could see the runners very well from ___ we stood.A. whichB. thatC. in whichD. where151. ___, he is still as curious as a child.A.An old man as he isB. An old man as is heC. Old man as he isD. old man as is he152. ---Peter, why didn’t you go to the flower show?---I think it was something ___ pleasant.A.far moreB. far lessC. too muchD. much too153.---May I have a talk with one of your sports reporters?---Sorry, but all of them are out to ___ the main events of theday. A. get B. find C. cover D. search154.___ wants to stay in a hotel has to pay their own way.A.AnyoneB. The oneC. WhoeverD. Who155.___ that he was in great danger, Eric walked deeper into theforest. A. Not realizing B. Not to realizeC. Not realizedD. Not to have realized156.Daddy didn’t mind what we were doing as long as we weretogether ___ fun. A. had B. have C. to have D. having157.I don’t mind her criticizing me, but ___ is how she does it thatI object to.A.itB. thatC. thisD. which158.___ is generally accepted, which university you are admittedinto is determined by our NMET score.A.WhatB. ThatC. AsD. It159. He is such a kind man ___ all want to work with __.A.that,/B. as, himC. /, himD. as, /160. Yun Taishan is ___ most attractive place of interest and howI wish I could go there for ___ second time.A.a, aB. the, aC. the, theD. the, a161.I wonder ___ you are to see me next time.A. it is when thatB. when is it thatC. when it isD. when it is that162.It shames me to say it, but I told a lie when __ in class by theteacher. A. questioned B. questionC. questioningD. being questioned163.----Belivev me, all your efforts will ___ some day.---- Thanks for your encouragement.A.be paid backB. be paid forC. pay offD. pay up164.Before Tom left home, his mother kept telling him to ___ his manners at the party.A.mindB. noticeC. watchD.care165.The door burst open and ___, shouting with anger.A.in rushed the crowdB. in the crowd rushedC. the crowd in rushedD. rushed in the crowd166.Happily for John’s mother, he is working harder to ___ his lost time.A.keep up withB. make up forC. catch up withD. make use of167.---How do you deal with the disagreement between the company and the customers?----The key to ___ the problem is to meet the demand ___ by the customers.A.solving, madeB. solving, makingC.solve,makingD. solve, made168.It’s whether you try or not that ___ much not whether you fail or not.A.mattersB. caresC. mindsD. considersdies and gentlemen. Let’s keep the meeting short and to the ___ so as not to waste everyone’s life.A.opinionB. noteC. keyD. point170.___it with me and I’ll see what I can do.A.When leftB. LeavingC. If you leaveD. Leave171.People think highly of the young man who was ___ while trying to save the ___ girl in the river.A.drowning, drowningB. drowned, drownedC.drowned, drowningD. drowning, drowned172.____ yesterday, I would have asked him not to do that.A.Had he comeB. If he comeC.Provided he comeD. Has he come173.Mr. Green stood up in defence of the 16-year-old boy, saying he was not the one ___.A.blamedB. blamingC. to blameD. to be blamed174.Progress so far has been very good. ___ , we are sure thatthe project will be completed on time.A.HoweverB. OtherwiseC. ThereforeD. Besides175.---If you like I can do some shopping for you.---That’s a very kind ___.A.offerB. serviceC. pointD. suggestion176.When we plan our vacation, Mother often offers ___suggestions. A. careful B. practical C. effective D. acceptable177.Along with the letter was his promise ___ he would visitme this coming Christmas.A.whichB. thatC. whatD. whether178.You should try to get a good night’s sleep ___much work youhave to do.A.howeverB. no matterC. althoughD. whatever179.It’s ___ to laugh at disabled people.A. bad mannerB. bad mannersC. ill mannerD. ill-mannered180.___ in thought, he didn’t notice me.A.LostB. LosingC. MissingD. Missed181.In the years ___, she still worked harder and was determined to be successful.A.FollowedB. followingC. that followedD. to follow182.Jasmine was holidaying with her family in a wildlife park ___ she was bitten on the leg by a lion.A.sinceB. onceC. whileD. when183.The outsiders has been well received but ___ actual sales, it hasn’t been very successful.A.accordingB. regardless ofC. in terms ofD. owing to184.I don’t really work here. I ___till the new secretary arrives.A.just help outB. have just helped outC. am just helping outD. will just help out185. ___in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realized that he had left his wallet at home.A.To waitB. Have waitedC. Having waitedD.To have waited186.---Why was Mr. Li so happy this morning?---Because he was ___with an award for excellence inteaching. A. honored B. admired C. given D. rewarded187.If it were not for the fact that she ___ sing, I would invite herto the party. A. couldn’t B. shouldn’t C. can’t D. might not188. ---Hey, look where you are going!---Oh, I’m terribly sorry. ___.A. I’m not noticingB. I wasn’t noticingC. I didn’t noticeD. I don’t notice189.When you talk, you have to at least make yourself ___.A.followB. followingC. being followedD. followed190.It is known to all that ____ you exercise regularly, you won’t keep good health.A.unlessB. wheneverC. althoughD. if191.___, his idea was accepted by all the people at the meeting.A.Strange as might it soundB. As it might sound strangeC. Strange is might soundD. strange as it might sound192. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple,but it remains ___whether they will enjoy it.A.to seeB. to be seenC. seeingD. seen193.There was a loud explosion in the street. ___ from thestores to see what had happened.A.Out people rushedB. Out rushed peopleC. Rushed people outD. Did people rushed out194. Not until the first ray of the sun ___ up the sky did we getto the address she had given me.A.cameB. appearedC. showedD. lit195. Listening attentively in class and reviewing in time ___a sure way to improve your learning, and this isespecially true ___ it comes to standard tests.A.is, whenB. are, whenC. is, whileD. are, as196. ---Come on, please give me some ideas about the project.---Sorry. With so much work ___ my mind, I almost breakdown. A. filled B. filling C. to fill D. being filled197. ---The last one ___ pays the meal.---Agreed!A.arrivedB. arrivesC. to arriveD. arriving198. The book ___ four maps, ___ three of Great Britain.A.contains, includesB. is containing, includingC. includes, containsD. contains, including199.The continuous rain ___ the harvesting of the wheatcrop by two weeks.A.set backB. set offC. set outD. set aside200.I would appreciate ___ it a secret.A.your keepingB. you to keepC. that you keepD. that you will keep201. Nothing can ___ missing such a wonderful opportunity.A.take into accountB. account forC. make up forD. make out202.When John woke up he found he was in hospital but hedidn’t know how that had __.A.been happenedB. come aboutC. been come outD. been taken place203. For holidays, many people visit those islands __ the coastof Australia.A.inB. onC. offD. of204. ___ by a greater demand for vegetables, farmers have built more green houses.A.DrivenB. Being drivenC. To driveD. Having driven205.___ is worth doing is worth doing well.A.WhoeverB. However itC. WhateverD. Whatever it206. We should __ the government of the people, by the people and for the people.A.StrengthenB. remindC. repayD. connect207.The ___ boy was last seen ___ near the river.。