基础英语练习册(1-8单元)答案

基础英语练习册答案（1－8单元）Test1A21.He refused to acknowledge that he was defeated. Admit22.That book is the authentic story of a doctor’s life. Genuine23.The pilot really knows how to handle an airplane. Steer24.He was in town to promote his new book. Publicize25.The police pursued the bank robber. Chased26.Bridges over railroad tracks eliminate danger in crossing. Get rid of27.The hospital is supported by voluntary contributors. V olunteered28.You are wasting your potential on this job. Capability29.He has a substantial understanding of economics. a solid30.The Chamber of Commerce boosts local business. AdvancesB31.He is so clever, and he makes me feel inferior.32.The king was so much the influence of his wife that she was the virtual ruler of the country.33.The decision was made in consultation with the local police.34.The original owner of the house was the Duke of Wellington.35.He views everything from a political perspective.36.Your work is beyond all praise.37.After being defeated they submitted to the enemy.38.They traveled from London to Paris via Dover.39.They have access to the files.40.Don`t waste energy fussing over such a minor matter.41.What does “authored”(Par.2, last sentence) mean?B.Written42.From what Anita Gold said we can infer that_____C.you may spend money and get nothing back when you buy a lottery ticket but you can always get something back when you buy this book43.What does “dust-gatherers” (Par.5, last sentence ) mean?C.Things on which dust gathers44.Which of the following is NOT included in the book?D.When the specialty buyers handle transactions45.This text is likely to be ___B.an advertisement46.The word “disarmingly”(Par.1, sentence 2) is closest in meaning to “___”D.irresistiblypared with its predecessors ,Palm Ⅲc has all of the following features EXCEPT _____D.it is more functional48.How many brands of colorful hand-held organizers are mentioned in the passage?B.349.All of the following features EXCEPT ____ can be used to promote the sale of Visor.C.it can be used for global positioning50.Which of the following gives Palm Ⅲc advantages over Pocket PC?D.The format in which it offers publications is popular.51.Which of the following is true according to the passage?C.Readers know more than the main character about what will happan.52.What is “dilute” (Par.1, last sentence ) most likely to mean?D.Decrease53.All of the following EXCEPT____ is true of Grisham.B.he was a brilliant Harvard Law School graduate54.All of the following EXCEPT____ are used to describe plots in Grisham’sA.fascinating55.What is Grisham’s attitude toward most criticism?A.Unconcerned56.Why does the author mention “telegraph” (Par.1, sentence2)?C.To tell how fast the news spead.57.What did people think of the schoolmaster’s decision to give holiday for that afternoon?D.They thought it was the right thing to do.58.All of the following EXCEPT____ were against Muff Potter.B.that he would be captured before night59.Why did Tom go to the graveyard?A.He was drawn by an irresistible force.60.Which of the following can be inferred from the text?A.Tom knew something about the murder.61.Yale would raise financial aid for____families.B.middle-income62.Brown is an example of universities that____.C.are not rich enough to compete63.What does the letter sent by Harvard mean?A.Harvard will match aid offers from competing institutions.64.What is “neutralize”(Par.4, sentence 2) most likely to mean?D.Render ineffective.65.The last paragraph is most likely to be followed by ____.C. what has caused the Ivy Leaguers to change their practice66.What is “rail” (Par.1, sentence 3) most likely to mean?C.Protest67.All of the following EXCEPT____ can be used to identify you.D.your ears68.Which of the following can be inferred from the text?A.There are joysticks and printers in every Comp USA.69.How many biometric companies are mentioned in the passage?B.370.In comparison with passwords, biometric systems have all of the following features EXCEPT____.B.they are insecuretest 221.They went away for a fortnight on holiday. Two weeks22.The play was too sophisticated for them. Complicated23.They purchased a car last week. Bought24.Will you help me to shift the furniture round ,please?move25.He erased all the pencil marks on the book. Rubbed out26.It was sensible of him to do that. wise27.The affair looks suspicious to me. Doubtful28.That was an awful crime. A terrible29.To save more money you`ll need to be more frugal. Economical30.How to talk to a Martian is an academic question.A theoreticalB31.My property was disposed of in a sale.32.When Mr.Green retired his son took over the business from him.33.We`d be better off without all that noise from the children`s room.34.If the land belongs to you ,why don`t you lay claim to it?35.The repairs to your car will cost you at most $35.36.The crowd scattered when it began to rain.37.We hope that these meetings will foster friendly relations between our two countries.38.This company is one of the largest enterprises of its kind.39.The old universities of Oxford and Cambridge still have a lot of prestige.40.He does the minimum amount of work but expects promotion.41.A fine watch is regarded as a perfect gift for all of the following reasons EXCEPT____.B.everyone needs a watch42.What does “in ” (Par.3,last sentence) mean?C.Popular43.What can be inferred from paragraph 4,sentence 1?C.Sports watches have been popular for some years.44.All of the following can be used to describe the current trends in watches EXCEPT____.B.calm45.This text is most probably____.C.a trend analysis46.Stephen Smith has been working at all of the following EXCEPT____.C.the Atlantic Monthly47._____won the Nation Magazine Award for General Excellence in 1996.B.Civilization48.What does “not ‘with attitude ’(Par.3, sentence 1)” mean?D.Being objective49.Stephen Smith is described in the passage as a person with all of the following EXCEPT____.A.talent50._____ owned U.S.News &World Report when the passage was written.C.Zuckerman51.That the retail jewelry prices remain high in the UnitedStates can be accounted for by all of the following EXCEPT____.n citizens and governments have been selling gold52.What does “they ” (Par. 2, last sentence ) refer to?A.Retail jewelers53.What does “way off ” (Par.3, last sentence) mean?C.Not right54.What does “outright” ( Par. 5, sentence 2) mean?D.Openly55.The last paragraph is likely to be followed by _____.B.techniques of buying gold jewelry56.What does the last sentence of paragraph 1suggest?D.AMD is likely to succeed57.The author compares ____ to an ill-tempered gorilla.B.Intel58.____ was proving a risky form of existence.A.Trying to get a lift59.In the last paragraph “give Intel’s Pentium a run for its money” means “ ____”B.keep Pentium active and running60.The last paragraph is most likely to be followed by ____.C.what would save AMD61.All of the following EXCEPT____are similar in meaning.muter62.All of the following EXCEPT____ are similar in meaning.C.bulge63.Riders are most concerned with _____.C.passenger capacity64._____ passengers were allowed on each ferry when the passage was written.B.24065.Which of the following is true?D.The passengers’ reactions were contrary to what might have been expected66._____ was the “plain reminder”(Par.2,sentence 1).C.The sharp rise in smoking among college students67.Cigarette makers would pay $206 billion to _____.D.the state governments68.All of the following EXCEPT___ considered the agreement a great achievement.B.the public health community69.What is “belied” (Par.3,sentence 2) most likely to mean?A.Contradicted70.Which of the following statements is true?C.Congress was not asked to approve the agreement.Text 321.A child hears his mother tongue spoken from morning till night in its genuine form. Real22.Only a decade ago it had no modern industry worth speaking of. Years23.The first few months of the year I had dreaded the ringing of the telephone ,because I knew it meat another critical decision to be made. Crucial24.Women are assumed to be weaker,slower and less skilled than men. Supposed25.In protest ,blacks and sympathetic whites sat at the counters of these restaurants and refused to move until they were served.warm-hearted26.The brain drain of experts away from developing countries will greatly influence these countries’development of sophisticated industry. Advanced27.It’s no use just telling me to do it;give me positive adviceas to how to do it.helpful28.They are confronting tremendous and more complicated problems. Facing29.Do you have any concept of what the room will look like with those colors? Idea30.The professor may give extra attention outside of class to a student in need of help but probably will not treat him or her differently when it comes to evaluating school work. CommandingB31.The structure of this animal’s brain gives no indication that it is any more intelligent than others.32.Carter agreed to try to reduce American oil imports and control inflation in the United States.33.To torture someone is hurt him so that he suffers great pain.34.I learn that Mr. Rolleston has opened negotiations with you for the publication of a series of Irish books.35.While other sat at home studying papers on the subject ,Jefferson got into a boat and made on-the-spot observations.36.John was not listening and made a random answer when called upon to recite.37.A reckless person is one who does things without thinking about what the results might be.38.In that company, there appears redundancy among clerks caused by the increasing use of computers.39.John was a knowing man and very resourceful.40.It is a scandal for a city official to take tax money for his own use.41.In this passage hackers (Par.1) probably refer to people who _____D.illegally break into others’ computers for information42.Most of the hackers are ____D.former spies and law enforcement officers43.The purpose of dedicated hackers is to ___A.make money44.It’s implied in this passage that some of the most powerful tools ____C.tend to be owned by private citizens45.This passage mainly tells us that ____B.most computer networks are easy to be attacked by hackers46.The main subject this passage is ____B.space tourism47.The word “reusable” (Par.2) probably means that ______C.can be used again48.Only a very small percentage of space rockets’launch weight can be lifted into orbit because _____D.materiel characteristics and chemical power sources are limited49.It is doubtful whether ____D.we can have enough customers to pay high price for only a short trip in space50.Which of the following statements expand man’s space activity.C.The most difficult technical problem concerning space tourism has been solved51.This passage is mainly concerned with___D.the birth of the blues52.Blues songs were often about _____A.the hard life of black people53.In the early 1900s, black people often got together at some drinking places on weekends mainly because ___C.they often lived alone, without their families54.Improvization came into being when the blues singers ____D.made up the music as they played55.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?D.The blues was born in the country in the South.56.The main topic of this passage is ____C.the effect the Internet has on journalism57.It can be inferred from this passage that ___may NOT be regarded as the advantages of the Internet?D.anything can be posted on the Internet for others to see58.The correct order for the appearance of the four technologies is _______.B.radio-television-cable-Interned59.Which of the following statements is true?B.Respected journalists will probably become more important than before.60.On the whole, the attitude Steven Case holds for the Internet’s future development is ____B.optimistic61.This passage mainly talks about _____.C.the EI Nino phenomenon62.The word “polluters”(Par.1) probably refers to those ____which have polluted the environment.B.countries63.In July, 1997, many families in eastern and central Europe were displaced because____.D.they suffered the worst floods in living memory64.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the EI Nino phenomenon?D.Earthquake65.According to this passage, EI Nino is mainly caused by______B.the gas emissions66.It can be inferred from the last sentence of paragraph 2 that _____A.human beings will never abandon spoken and sign languages.67.The expression “user friendly”in paragraph 3 probably means _________B.are easy for users to use68.The word “nonliterate” (Par. 3) probably means “______”B.unable to read and write69.According to the author, which of the following statements is NOT true?C.In the 21 century, talking computers are unlikely to make written language disappear from the earth.70.The best title of this passage is:_______A.The Power of SpeechText 4A21.To his surprise , he experienced an unexpected change for the better in his emotional outlook. Prospect22.The international conference on college English teaching last year was hosted by our department. Sponsord23.We agreed to ship our products to their country. Transport24.Steel production in that factory is targeted for 50000 tons this month. Aimed25.The prisoners became desperate in their attempts to escape.wild26.My calculation was wrong because I overlooked one tiny point. Neglected27.Corruption in government was exposed through the agencyof the press. Dishonesty28.If you stand there you obscure our view of the race. Shade29.It is important that the selections be chosen from contemporary writings. Modern30.Anyone who doubts that global financial markets control national economies need only look at the crisis facing the “tigers” of the Far East. UniversalB31.Whether he can pass the examination is thought to be crucial for his going abroad.32.Every time he thought of the innocent people he killed in China, his conscience was troubled.33.The FBI arrived in time to prevent the transmission of the secret documents.34.One of the attractive features of the course was the way the practical work had been integrated with the theoretical aspects of the subject.35.I do wish you could pasted these sheets of paper together.36.Cleaning out the basement was a tedious job.37.The code was unintelligible to anyone who didn’t have the key.38.It is easier to aim at a stationary than at a moving target.39.The specifications for the new classroom to be built next year are now ready.40.Mr. Smith attends to the transaction of important matters himself.41.In Singapore, business is often conducted over ______B.lunch42.Which of the following is the most expected behaviour of respectful SingaporeanD.Being punctual43.In Singapore, it is common for people to ____D.show respect to elders44.Singapean businessmen attach great importance to_____B.group’s harmony45.Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the typical characteristics of Singaporeans?B.Frank46.In the sentence “We live in a country where it is the primary language”(Par.1), “it” probably refers to “_____”B.English47.The parents decided to boycott the school because________D.all the above48.The word “ally”(Par.4) probably means “____”B.supporter49.Who gained the victory of the boycott at last?D.Both B and C50.Which of the following statements is true?D.The school agreed to have the children transferred to the English-language classes at last.51.The main topic of this passage is about ___C.how the UK came about52.Which of the following is NOT part of UK?D.The Irish Republic53.Who kept their own systems of law and education in spite of losting much of the control of their own affairs?B.The Scots54.It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that ____B.it is extremely difficult for England to occupy Ireland55.Which of the following statements is NOT true?D.England has completely occupied Ireland up till now.56.This passage mainly talks about the fact that, nowadays, Japanese women_____B.are becoming brave enough to challenge the taboo of divorce57.It can be inferred from paragraph 2 thatAtsuko Okano____D.might have found a job to help divorced people58.The word “dumped ”(Par. 3) probably means ______D.divorced59.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the reason for the rising rate of Japanese divorce?C.Divorced men and women can quickly find their new partners60.Which of the following statements about the Japanese is NOT true?D.The divorce proceedings are now mostly started by men.61.All the following have been mentioned as the factors which might cause the end of newspapers EXCEPT the _____C.telephone62.It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that true interactive television _____A.will not become reality in the near future63.The newspapers industry is still profitable because ______64.The tone the author holds for newspaper survival is _______A.confident65.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?D.Newspapers survive despite technological changes.66.Some people object to the “Man in Space” program mainly because _______B.it is too expensive and the returns are not certain67.The expression “might as well ”(Par. 3) probably means “_____”B.had better68.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the possibble benefits of “Man in Space” program?D.Population on earth may be reduced69.Which of the following statements is NOT true?B.It is easy for supporters of the program to convince their opponents of its necessity.70.It seems that the authors is____ the program.D.in favor ofText 5A21.The market management in this city needs to be reinforced by an effective law. Strengthened22.This airport is notorious for its bad security. Infamous23.Further investigation conducted by a group of experts revealed previously hidden facts. Uncovered24.Real-life impressions of nature are far more memorable than any lesson children can extract from a book. Derive25.Students will find how wind direction and intensity shift at different attitudes. Change26.She suddenly recalled that blanket had been taken away.remembered27.When he checked in a hotel,it was already nine o’clock in the evening. Registered28.He expressed his gratitude to her for her favorable help with the experiment. Thanks29.They spent 3 days in the desert without water,and they could not endure much longer. Last30.His concern forbids him to leave the house at such a time.prohibits31.First, let them look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass.32.The students will get a basic lesson in scientific cause and effect.33.By sharing your students’curiosity ,you can give them a valuable lesson that extends far beyond that realm.34.With a careful thought, she responded with more logical, complete and answers.35.The newly-discovered medicine had its effect only on ordinary colds.36.She wanted to go to New York by herself , but her parents would not give their consent.37.The government has decided to reduce a(n) tariff on all imports.38.As the situation was getting out of control, more policemen patrolled the streets in the city.39.We estimated that it would take four hours to weed the garden.40.The local government has licensed the landowners to fish these water.41.The two men in the van ____B.were slightly hurt42.The word “leap” (Para. 3) most probably means ____.A.jump over43.In Mr. Webster’s opinion (Para. 3) , the explosion ____C.was like a bomb44.In the accident ______D.the van was burnd45.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?B.Mr. Webster helped to put out the fire.46.Which of the following well describes their trip?B.Uncomfortable and rough47.They decided to sign an agreement because_____A.they needed rules for self-protection48.They stayed aboard for a month because___C.they had to make some preparation ashore49.In the first winter , the Pilgrims _____D.had a hard time50.The relationship between the Pilgrims and the Indians could be best described as ____C.friendly51.Why was the Corrigidor Island important?C.Because there were millions of pesos there.52.What was the decision for the silver pesos?D.They were to be dropped in the sea.53.How much of the silver was found by the American armed forces?B.30%55.Which of the following is true?C.After 1946, people could find the silver by themselves56.The first paragraph states that corn _____D.spread thoughout Americas57.The second paragraph implies that _____B.corn was one of Columbus’ discoveries, but more precious than anything else58.According to the passage, some varieties of corn can________A.ripen little more than two months59.Corn helped the early communities to grow because ________C.it could produce high yields60.The widely held view was challenged by ______B.new findings about corn61.The author of this article state that _____B.the science and math teaching is influenced by the present tests62.It can be inferred that in high-minority classrooms _______D.teaching doesn’t focus on the quality of education63.According to the second paragraph, the study has discovered that _______C.the tests mainly center around the memorization of some formulas64.In some states, students’ test scores ________C.are closely related to teacher assignments and schools’reputation65.According to Madaus’opinion, teachers are forced to _________C.teach what will be tested66.From the first paragraph we know that ____C.regular child care outside home may play a role as a mother67.According to the passage, unresponsive care from a mother may ___B.harm the mother-child tie68.Jay Belsky implies that the study of child care ______B. was not much done in detail in the past69.The main difference between the investigation and the previous ones is that _______D.video equipment enabled researchers to observe what was happening directly70.The girls who received the same hours of child care outside home as the boys demonstrated______A.a little more emotion for their motherTest 6A21.If these bad weather conditions persist the game will be cancelled. Continue22.Steps must be taken to reduce administration costs. Management23.The economy grew at its fastest rate since 1980 owing to a boom in world trade. An increase24.The play was a great success , and it was all thanks to theeffort and commitment of everyone involved. Because of 25.Approximately 113000 bicycles were reported stolen last year. Roughly26.In many Russian cities basic foodstuffs are unavailable.not obtainable27.You are legally entitled to take faulty goods back to the store where you bought them. Have the right to28.He came out with such an elaborate excuse that I didn’t quite believe him. Fine-sounding29.Everything will ultimately depend on what is said at the meeting with the directors next week. Finally30.In theory, the journey ought to take three hours, but in practice it usually takes four because of roadwork. TheoreticallyB31.It’s difficult to believe that this little brown thing will eventually turn into a beautiful butterfly.32.The UN is sending 800 troops to reinforce the army patrolling the border area.33.I keep my insurance policy in the top drawer, along with my other important documents.34.The new director of the television station wants to diversifyits programs.35.She can’t walk without holding on to someone’s arm.36.The French Revolution was a period of chaos but produced some great literature.37.He is considerably fatter than he was when I used to know him.38.The whole place was crawling with tourists.39.Should the opportunity arise I’d love to go to China.40.The government intends to put an end to inflation once and for all.41.The main idea of this passage is that ____C.the development of medical science may help increase human life expectancy42.According to paragraph 1 and 2, which of the following is true?D.The elimination of most diseases may result in a drop in health-care costs.43.The author thinks that, by 2050, surgical procedures will be greatly limited to the treatment of trauma because ______C.most classes of disease will be brought under control44.In paragraph 3, the sentence “the extentOf that increase is a highly speculative matter …”implies that______A.people are not quite sure about how much human life expectancy can be increased45.From paragaph 3,we can infer that, only a few decades ago,_________C.few people could live for 100 years46.___ people were the only people who ate right in the mid-1960s.D.Poor black47.What kind of food were considered the most nutritious around 30 years ago?C.Steaks.48.How many percent of the general population was eating a healthy diet by 1991?C.22%49.When did the rich health-conscious people in the U.S.started adopting the healthy diet? In the ________C.1980s50.What is the implication of the last sentence of this passage?A.Many people haven’t realized the importance of many otherhealthy diets.51.______has noticed the 4.8 Richter-scale quake in Central California in 1992.B.Nobody52.According to Linde, what makes seismic events so destructive is ________C.the speed of the earth movement53.In Linde’s view,which of the following does NOT determine the speed with which the earth’s plates move?D.Energy.54.Which of the following statements is NOT true?D.Linde’s study helps seismologists determine the type of temblor.55.The word “temblor ”(Par. 4, sentence1)can best be replaced by “_______”C.quake56.What is the main idea of this passage?B.Mothers’ jobs may affect kids’ behavior.57.If a mother is a teacher, her child will have _________ levels of behavior problems.A.low58.It can be inferred from the passage, if a mother works as book-keeper, she will have _______ consequences for her children’s behavior.B.negative59.Which word can best replace “offspring”(Par.1, sentence2)?D.Children60.Which one of the following statements is right based on the above passage?C.Parents with challenging jobs give their children better home environment.61.What is the meaning of the word “deformed”in the first paragraph?B.Form spoiled62.The following are the possible causes of strange frogs EXCEPT________B.increased population63.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Different deformities seem to be concentrated in frogs from。