大学英语三级第二阶段词汇测试

第二次阶段测验
Part I 单项选择
Directions: Choose the best answer from the four choices.
1. There will be no time to ______ —the press conference will begin in a few minutes.
[A] stay [B] linger [C] remain [D] hang
2. The decorations are well in ______ with the environment.
[A] taste [B] tune [C] tone [D] turn
3. A national debate is now_________ about the manner in which we as a society should protect our natural resources.
[A]under construction [B]under control [C]under way [D]under observation
4. There are a number of different forms of business ownership, such as partnerships, corporations and ______ ventures.
[A] united [B] combined [C] joint [D] common
5. They hold on to the faith that the value of life depends on its _____ and not its success.
[A] quality [B] respect [C] worth [D] dignity
6. The Red Cross assists ______of natural and man-made disasters.
[A] victims [B] targets [C] objects [D] subjects
7. Thinking about the movie Clock-stoppers, I got to_________ what the world would look like if you could stop time.
[A]wondering [B]wonder [C]wandering [D]wander
8. The terrorists’ attack has not _______ the US economy.
[A] disabled [B] injured [C] crippled [D] cursed
9. The couple has _____ gone for a travel since they got their baby. They are totally occupied by housework.
[A] nearly [B] merely [C] scarcely [D] narrowly
10. I should like to express my ____________ to all members of the lab for their contribution to the breakthrough.
[A]grateful [B]gratitude [C]blessing [D] reassurance
11. When total taxes are _______ from personal income, the reminder is called disposable income.
[A] substituted [B] subscribed [C] submitted [D] subtracted
12. She was ____ on her opponents throughout the race, but only overtook them at the very end.
[A] gaining [B] putting [C] carrying [D] passing
13. Her wedding is approaching. She is counting the days______.
[A] forward [B] backward [C] inward [D] outward
14. John was so___________ in playing the computer games that he was unaware of things
happening round him.
[A]immersed [B]devoted [C] concentrated [D]occupied
15. The horses _____ up a cloud of dust.
[A] jumped [B] sprang [C] blew [D] kicked
16. The pilot can ______ the helicopter forward, backward, or to either side.
[A] tilt [B] pile [C] bulge [D] pad
17. She had spent a ______ day in the dormitory preparing for the final examinations.
[A] scary [B] merry [C] merciless [D] dreary
18. Do you have any______ skills that will be of use to you in the job you are applying for?
[A] unique [B]detailed [C] sincere [D]specific
19. Women who do manual work have easy _______.
[A] carrying [B] distributions [C] deliveries [D] sending
20. I was awakened by hearing my own name spoken in a ______.
[A] whisper [B] whistle [C] private [D] public
21. According to the school regulations students will have to ______ for permission to study
abroad.
[A] call [B] look [C] pass [D] apply
22. His behavior doesn’t __________ his principles.
[A] compare with [B]accord with [C]get along with [D]identify with
23. Member nations of the UN ______ to settle their disputes peacefully and to refrain from using
force.
[A] pledge [B] assure [C]convince [D] swear
24. Three weeks passed, and nothing was ______ of the missing boy.
[A] spoken [B] talked [C] heard [D] thought
25. John ______ his eyes by reading too much small print.
[A] stretched [B] strained [C] stained [D] stared
26. The sick whale will be taken care of by the scientists before being _______.
[A] turned up [B] turned down [C] turned loose [D] turned out
27. On occasions what I said didn’t _____ in my daughter’s brain.
[A] record [B] show [C] register [D] effect
28. Why don’t you__________ the order so that I perform first and he performs second?
[A]exchange [B]upturn [C]reverse [D]dump
29. Red meat, usually high in fat and calories, is harmful if eaten to ________.
[A] access [B] mess [C] essence [D] excess
30. After the operation the old man had to stay _____ his feet.
[A] off [B] on [C] in [D] away
31. Even when she didn’t say anything you could see her _______ things ______ in her mind.
[A]turning…over [B]switching…on [C]turning… away [D]kicking…up
32. The reporters____________ the corruption of several high officials in the government, and,
consequently, they had been asked to resign from office.
[A]discovered [B]displayed [C]exposed [D]presented
33. The working conditions in my new job are excellent, ______, I am not impressed.
[A] and the rest [B] among the rest
[C] like the rest [D] but for the rest
34. If a salesperson is paid on ______, the amount they receive depends on the amount they sell.
[A] mission [B] section [C] procession [D] commission
35. Our math teacher has been _____ up in bed with acute flu for a week.
[A] pulled [B] laid [C] made [D] given
36. After marrying late and_____________ years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and
her husband Randy, had twins.
[A]undergoing [B]spending [C]suffering [D]encountering
37. Don’t _______ at him just because he speaks English with Tangshan accent.
[A] mock [B] rasp [C] ridicule [D] shout
38. The company has apparently recovered from several ______ years.
[A] bare [B] scarce [C] lean [D] slim
39. He has failed many times in his attempts. He has only _______ to make it a success.
[A] nine chances out of ten [B] even chances
[C] ten to one chance [D] one chance in ten
40. How can I ever ____________ you for your kindness?
[A]reward [B]repay [C]award [D]pay
41. It was estimated that the _____ storm killed at least several thousand people and left more than
one million without homes.
[A] fierce [B] acute [C] fragile [D] tranquil
42. _______ from more than 170 nations converged on Paris for the Earth Summit.
[A] Representatives [B] Agents [C] Staff [D] Visitors
43. His office is on the fifteenth floor of a ______building.
[A] 28 stories [B] 28-story [C] 28-soties [D] 28-storied
44. He has a few friends that he can trust, friends that will under no circumstances ______ him.
[A] bark [B] stalk [C] lash [D] betray
45. The mother has got too much _______ to worry about her own problems.
[A] from her mind [B] out of her mind
[C] on her mind [D] after her mind
46. The teacher tried to ______________his students the necessity of being honest.
[A]impress with [B]impress upon [C]impress by [D]impress at
47. Absence____________ little passion and increases great ones, just as the wind blows out a
candle and fans a fire.
[A]. alleviates [B]reduces [C]decreases [D]diminishes
48. I think the story is a mixture of fact and ______.
[A] fashion [B] fuss [C] feast [D] fancy
49. After four___________ election defeats, the Labour Party once again faces the painful task of
reconstruction.
[A] constant [B]successive [C] continuous [D] persistent
50. People appreciate ____________with him because he has a good sense of humor.
[A]to work [B]to have worked [C]working [D]having worked
51. The cook put the meat on a plate, _____________ it with salt and pepper. Wrapped up the
plate in aluminum foil and then placed it in the oven to roast.
[A]littered [B]splashed [C]sprinkled [D]sprayed
52. Neither high prices nor high wages could explain the ______ depression and mass
unemployment.
[A] pessimistic [B] potential [C] presentable [D] persistent
53. Severe vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to mental ______.
[A] nonsense [B] disorder [C] softness [D] confusion
54. “If I am going to weed the garden, who’s going to do the _______?”——“The washing
machine, of course.”
[A] prayer [B] quoting [C] laundry [D] unloading
55. The singer’s style ______ jazz and country music.
[A] mingles [B] unites [C] relates [D] merges
56. Grandma always paid attention to the need, wishes and feelings of those around her. She was
the most___________ woman I’ve ever known.
[A]considerable [B]considering [C]considered [D]considerate
57. I’m driving into town so I can _____ you off on the way.
[A] drop [B] fall [C] sink [D] lay
58. Whenever I _____ like talking, they were ready to listen.
[A] sensed [B] found [C] sounded [D] felt
59. If the fire alarm is sounded, all residents are requested to _________ in the courtyard.
[A]assemble [B] cluster [C]crowd [D]accumulate
60. The month I spent with Microsoft last year still stands _____ in my mind.
[A] off [B] out [C] away [D] inside
61. Sam had a car accident on his way to work. _____ he recovered, but the accident left a
permanent scar on his mind.
[A] In time [B] On time [C] All the time [D] By the time
62. The steps have been _______ by the feet of thousands of visitors.
[A] thrown away [B] worn away [C] put away [D] faded away
63. As the boat picked up speed, the coastline ___________ into the distance until finally it
became invisible.
[A]faded [B]receded [C]moved [D]withdrew
64. Another man was rescued as he ______ to a stump (树桩) near the riverbank.
[A] captured [B] compelled [C] clung [D] confirmed
65. Acupuncture（针灸）is good for some medical conditions but it has its ______ .
[A] contributions [B] limitations [C] conditions [D] restrictions
66. I was feeling worried about the exam, but the teacher_____________ me.
[A]insured [B]reassured [C]assured [D]ensured
67. He sat in a ______________ and caught a cold.
[A]storm [B] stream [C]current [D]draught
68. _______ Peter from Tokyo to the Boston office was a smart idea.
[A] Transferring [B] Transforming [C] Translating [D]Transporting
69. Every morning we can hear various birds ________ one another in the park.
[A] calling to [B] calling on [C] calling off [D] calling out
70. He made a living by doing ___________ jobs in London.
[A]odd [B]extra [C]spare [D]small
71. Wal-Mart is a company that operates a variety of ______ chain stores.
[A] retail [B] retile [C] rotary [D] reflection
72. In Christian theology, the first ______ was committed by Adam.
[A] crime [B] sin [C] evil [D] guilt
73. He is looked down on because of his _____________ background.
[A]homely [B]modest [C]simple [D]humble
74. What do Mr. Behrman and Mrs. Jones have in _______ in terms of their personality?
[A] common [B] general [C] usual [D] similar
75. When I go out in the evening I use the bike _____________ the car if I can.
[A]in spite of [B]regardless of [C]in addition to [D]rather than
76. The ugly duckling ______ into the milk-pan, and splashed the milk about the room.
[A] fluttered [B] flourished [C] featured [D] faded
77. This week's broadcast _____________ a report on victims of domestic violence.
[A]shows [B]features [C]characterizes [D]covers
78. Amid roars of applause, she concluded her speech and returned to her seat, leaving many of us
with eyes ______.
[A] peering [B] dreaming [C] streaming [D] weeping
79. The birds sang to warn other birds off their ______.
[A] land [B] nation [C] territory [D] region
80. ______ yourself, play fair. That’s what every mother teaches her child to do.
[A] Present [B] Perform [C] Behave [D] Build
81. The small village __________ the death of many people during the conflict between two sides.
[A]noticed [B]saw [C]had [D]observed
82. I didn’t sleep well last night as all the heating ______.
[A] took off [B] came off [C] gave off [D] went off
83. He was trying to ______ why the camera wasn’t working.
[A] figure out [B] figure on [C] figure up [D] figure in
84. People like to be surprised, believe it or not. It saves them from ______.
[A] boredom [B] freedom [C] wisdom [D] kingdom
85. One tends to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whether the
_________ be true or false.
[A]requirement [B]announcement [C]statement [D]account
86. After a few minutes, my blood pressure became normal and I was allowed to ______ again.
[A] sit down [B] sit up [C] seat up [D] seat down
87. Please send me any _______ you have on camping holidays in Spain.
[A] culture [B] literature [C] letter [D] message
88. After he had dried his face and not knowing what else to do, dried it again, the boy turned
around, wondering _____ next.
[A] how [B] which [C] when [D] what
89. Science, in particular, involves the conscientious ____________ for truth and permits of no
deceit.
[A]work [B]passion [C]awareness [D]quest
90. South Koreans ______ crazy when they learned that their soccer players beat Spanish team in
the semi-finals.
[A] came [B] made [C] went [D] sounded
91. Theory is based on practice and ___________ serves practice.
[A]by turn [B]in turn [C]as a result [D] above all
92. Waitress! Do you call this thing coffee? It tastes ______ gasoline.
[A] on [B] like [C] off [D] of
93. I could feel my heart _______ as I went on stage to collect the prize.
[A] beat [B] knock [C] pound [D] strike
94. People are working to increase the use of energy now that they have fewer supplies of
________ fuels.
[A]solar [B]traditional [C]particular [D]usual
95. How I wish the little girl who supported herself _____ selling matches could survive at the end of the story!
[A] in [B] against [C] by [D] for
96. He ___________ his rage and walked out of the room.
[A]accepted [B]consumed [C]swallowed [D]absorbed
97. V olunteers bundled them into goody bags and delivered them to Riker’s several times a year,
_______ Christmas and Mother’s Day.
[A] included [B] including [C] excluded [D] excluding
98. How many people are in favor of __________ capital punishment?
[A]bringing around [B]bringing back [C]bringing in [D]bringing to
99. It isn't a personal letter, so please type it on company____________.
[A]library [B]diary [C]stationery [D]summary 100. It happens in a ________ but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.
[A] light [B] word [C] flash [D] hurry
Part II 选词填空
Directions: Fill in the gaps with words or phrases chosen from the box and put the number into the bracket.
2.( ) He delivered a speech on the ______of all the graduates on Graduation Day.
3.( ) Professor True_______ all his students with his great knowledge of history.
4.( ) He felt strange ______so many people.
5.( ) If you ______it in the right way, you will soon get it finished.
1.( ) The task will not be _____________ in one generation.
2.( ) The new government is less oppressive, but violence still ________ the country.
3. ( ) The policeman _______ for the motorcar to stop.
4．( ) The soldiers _________ towards the capital of the enemy country.
5. （）It is said that lemon juice has a _______ power on Pneumonia victims.
Section C
1. When it was light enough Johnsy, the merciless, _______ that the shade be raised.
2. Thousands of years ago small-pox ________ some Native Indian tribes.
3. Scarcely able to speak ________, Johnsy seemed unable to cling to life.
4. That evening the busy doctor invited her into the hallway of the hospital with a ______
eyebrow.
5. She was only ______ aware of the risk.
1. There are still all those orders to type up and I must remember to add my ______ to them before
I post it off.
2. Sue pulled the shade down, and Behrman into the other room.
3. Britain imports over 100,000 birds each year, but 20,000 die in _____.
4. Even after repeated ______, he still walks with a tilt.
5. An additional $100 million will be spent on the rebuilding of the poorest _____ of the city over the next five years.
Part III 词形转换
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the word in brackets.
Section A
1.The more I thought about it, the more _____ I became. (shame)
2.Strong winds blew the ship ______. (shore)
3.The pump shut off as a result of a ______ failure. (mechanic)
4.To show our ______for all your hard work, we’d like to give you a bonus. (appreciate)
5.Do remember that only through ______ can one achieve success. (persistent)
Section B
Old Behrman was a painter who lived on the ground floor beneath them. He was past sixty and had a long white beard 1 (curl) down over his chest. Despite 2 (look) the part, Behrman was a 3 (fail) in art. For forty years he had been always about to paint a masterpiece, but had never yet begun it. He earned a little by serving as a model to those young artists who could not pay the price of a 4 (profession). He drank gin to 5 (exceed), and still talked of his coming masterpiece.
Part IV. 句子翻译
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English using the phrases in the brackets.
1.除非他努力摆脱自身的局限，他是无力谋生的。

（rise above）
2.你近来和我们的老同学有联系吗？(in contact with)
3. 汤姆生来跛足，有一条腿不管用。

（a cripple, limb）
4. 你什么时候可以做完你的工作？(be through with)
5. 汤姆申请过许多工作，结果都遭到拒绝。

（apply for）
6.作为一名战地摄影师，她遇到了很多危险。

（be exposed to）
7.为了不再想它，我使自己完全沉浸在工作中。

（be immersed in）
8. 真正关键的是你要决定如何实现目标。

(go about)
9. 大多数人满足于美好日子的自然发生，而不是为之做好计划。

（rather than）
10. 年轻人之间有很多共同点，所以很容易成为朋友。

(have…in common)。