一、1.Vocabulary and Structure
Part I Vocabulary and Structure
Directions: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then, mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
0. Jason has been preparing carefully for his English examination so that he could be sure of passing it at his first ______.
A.purpose
B.desire
C.attempt
D.intention
1. Among the films being nominated(提名) ______directed by Zhang Yimou.
A.is a popular film
B.is as popular
C.a popular film
D.one is popular
2. The president"s speech was______boring; it is, in fact, rather inspiring and interesting.
A.anything but
B.nothing but
C.no more
D.all but
3. He will pass two milestones ______, that is, he will receive his master"s degree and find a challenging job.
A.long ago
B.for long
C.before long
D.long before
4. ______so much electrical equipment, wood and paper in one place, there a danger of fire.
A.For
B.In
C.with
D.By
5. During the test we were supposed to stay in our seats, keep our eyes on our work, ______ to anyone.
A.but could not talk
B.instead of speaking
C.rather than speak
D.and not speak
6. We all do more speaking more speaking ______, even when we have a break after class.
A.now and then
B.by and by
C.step by step
D.more or less
7. Astronomers and scientists think that a black hole is a region of space ______which matter has fallen and ______which nothing can escape.
A.into; from
B.towards; towards
C.out of; from
D.through; through
8. Teachers are not happy when they find in class their ______students sending ______to their friends by mobile phone.
A.letters
B.messages
C.notes
D.informations
9. It was not an easy decision for her to make as it would affect her future study in college and her future job ______.
A.though
B.as well
C.either
D.at the same time
10. I can"t go to the New Year" s concert, ______ dollars is just too much for me to spend in one evening.
A.in other words
B.that is
C.in particular
D.I mean
11. Few people can listen to their favourite music without moving their body, ______a certain part of their body.
A.in other words
B.for example
C.or rather
D.more or less
12. ______, most teenagers now listen to rock musicHowever, John prefers classical music.
A.In a word
B.In general
C.In particular
D.In total
13. — Henry has been teaching English in Beijing University for many years— It"s no ______he can speak Chinese so well and idiomatically.
A.matter
B.doubt
C.problem
D.wonder
14. The newly-painted white tower looks magnificent______the blue sky.
A.in
B.over
C.above
D.against
15. Beck is an honest businessmanOur company and his have had a lot of______in the past five years.
A.deals
B.agreements
C.rewards
D.sales
16. After scientists did some research ______the health of workers, the government tried to find some way to meet their demand.
A.into
B.off
C.about
D.for
17. In some western countries, demand for graduates from MBA courses has ______.
A.turned down
B.turned over
C.fallen down
D.fallen over
18. The evening news comes on at seven o" clock and______only thirty minutes.
A.keeps
B.continues
C.finishes
D.lasts
19. The forest guards often find campfires that have not been ______completely.
A.burned
B.put out
C.put away
D.turned over