科技英语试题及答案(一)

一、单选题（共 15 道试题，共 15 分。）

1. She devised a plan （）they might escape from the tightly guarded prison

A. A .whereas

B. B .wherein

C.C . whereby

D. D .whereabouts

2. Of even more importance, fuel cells （）only water and heat as byproducts;

therefore they are much more preferable to present fuels

A. A .commit

B. B .emit

C. C .omit

D.D . permit

3. If you don’t take your umbrella, you’re going to get （）

A. A .sank

B. B .soaped

C. C .foamed

D. D .soaked

4. After a joint venture dismisses the surplus employee during the contract term, the

enterprise will give the dismissed certain ______.

A. A .comprehension

B. B .composition

C. C .compensation

D. D .consultation

5. We’ve worked out a method by which our production can be raise d on a large

______

A. A .quantity

B. B .scale

C. C .quality

D. D .proportion

6. Although he has his own ideas, he seldom ______ advice from other people.

A. A .overlook

B. B .neglect

C.C . ignore

D. D .disregard

7. ______ drill and practice, self-paced computer-assisted instruction enables the

student to advance rapidly without being limited by the conflicting needs of the entire class.

A.A . In common with

B. B . In terms of

C. C .With regard to

D. D .On equal terms

8. The labor contract includes the rights and obligations of the employers and employees, employment and training of the worker, the ______ term of the contract, wage, etc

A. A .vivid

B. B .vital

C. C .valid

D. D .vain

9. After he was attacked, he managed to __________ to the phone and call for help.

A. A .pound

B. B .stabber

C. C .turn

D. D .stagger

10. Whether it is desirable or not ______ the importance of avoiding rejects

versus the importance of avoiding cost increases

A. A .relates to

B. B .consists of

C. C .engages in

D. D .depends on

11. Walter offered us a lift when he was leaving the office, but our work _____,

so we didn’t accept the offer.

A.A . not being finished

B. B .had not finished

C.C . not having finished

D. D .was not finishing

12. Success in establishing a good night-time routine leads to increased

confidence and happiness all round, making all the hard work well ______ the effort.

A. A .worth

B.B . worthwhile

C. C .legal

D. D .worthy

13. A marine shale, once believed to be a black mud rich in organic compounds, is

a common source rock to ______ oil.

A. A .block

B. B .discover

C. C .originate

D. D .prevent

14. In order to make things convenient for the people, the department is

planning to set up some ______ shops in the area

A. A .flowing

B. B .mobile

C.C . drifting

D. D .unstable