专四大四选词填空练习题

针对选词填空的解题方法分为三步：

1. 预览选项，了解词义并把选项分为四大类词性：名词n，动词v，形容词a，副词ad，在每个选项后作词性的简要标记；

2.精读全文开头，把握文章主题，并以三个空或一个段落为一个单位，利用前后文判断每空的词性；

3.把对应词性的选项逐一带回原文，含义通顺，时态、主谓搭配一致的为正确选项。

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After the violent earthquake that shook Los Angeles in 1994, earthquake scientists had good news to report: The damage and death toll(死亡人数) could have been much worse. More than 60 people died in this earthquake. By comparison, and earthquake of similar __1__ that shook America in 1998 claimed 25,000 victims.

Injuries and deaths were __2__ less in Los Angeles because the quake occurred at 4:31 a.m. On a holiday, when traffic was light on the city's highway. In addition, __3__ made to the construction codes in Los Angeles during the last 20 years have strengthened the city's buildings and highways, making them more __4__ to quakes.

In the past, making structures quake-resist-ant meant firm yet __5__ materials, such as steel and wood, that bend without breaking. Later, people tried to lift a building off its foundation, and insert rubber and steel between the building and its foundation to __6__ the impact of ground vibrations. The most __7__ designs give buildings brains as well as concrete and steel supports, called smart buildings, the structures respond like living organisms to an earthquake's vibrations. When ground shakes and the building tips forward, the computer would __8__ the building to shift in the opposite direction. The new designs should offer even greater __9__ to cities where earthquakes often take place.

The new smart structures could be very __10__ to build. However, they would save many lives and would be less likely to be damaged during earthquakes.

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Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually _1__ you money or can add to the cost. Take the __2__example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making the _3__ buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest__4_price. But when you get it home you may find that it takes twice as long as a more expensive_5___to dry your hair.The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well make your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.

So what principles should you____when you go out shopping? If you keep your home, your car or any valuable 7____ in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in the long run. Before you buy a new 8____ , talk to someone who owns one .If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular purpose. Before you buy an expensive 9____ , or a service, do check the price and what is on offer. If possible, choose 10 ____three items or three estimates.