英语考复习题 (2)

1 单项选择

T1

1. The local public security bureau will tell

you what the procedure is for getting a

passport.

2. The British Library retains the right to a

free copy of every new book published in

the United Kingdom.

3. Although the original idea of the project was

good, its execution has produced a

disappointing result.

4. The way other people behave towards us

influences how we conceive of ourselves.

5. Based on the premise that every business is

now free to formulate its own strategy in

light of the changing market, I would predict

a marked improvement in the efficiency of

China's economy.

6. With the economy of the country going

strong, the prevailing mood is one of

optimism.

7. She is quite capable, but the problem is that

she is not consistent.

8. The workers of the textile mill urged that

trade union leaders be elected from the

workshops.

9. I reject absolutely the notion that

privatization is now inevitable in our

industry.

10. Influential friends helped him to get

appointed ambassador to France.

11. I admire her courage, compassion and

dedication to the cause of humanity, justice

and peace.

12. She knew who wrote the letter, so without

opening it she tore it into pieces in disgust.

13. The remedy proposed by Mr. Maxwell is

simple, easy and practicable.

14. Familiarity with a wide range of idiomatic

expressions ,and the ability to use them

appropriately in context, are among the

distinguishing marks of a native-like

command of English.

15. Democratic government is a phrase that is

notoriously hard to define.

T2

1. The secretary reminded he foreign minister

of an interview he was to give that

afternoon.

2. The panel will consider whether or not

Mr.Wilson has been guilty of serious

professional misconduct ·

3. I suppose some people create an idea of who

they want to be and, then they live it out.

4. We shall offer you advice, but you are under

no obligation to follow it.

5. These technological advances in

communication have transformed the way

people do business.

6. Bill is rich. His house is full of luxuries

such as expensive high-tech video systems

and all the latest computer equipment.

7. It is a policy of our company to give refunds

if goods are faulty.

8. The keys have to be turned in a particular

sequence to open the safe. 9. Their ambitious schemes for making big

money quickly came to nothing.

10. The accused was alleged to have been the

leader of a plot to overthrow the

government.

11. He had always been oblivious to the way

Ruth looked, and had never once paid her a

compliment.

12. Just imagine the shock of the Prime Minister

when three of his senior cabinet colleagues

revolted and resigned in protest on Friday

night.

13. We're still in control of things here, but I

can't guarantee the situation will stay that

way.

14. Nurses should do all they can to make their

patients feel at ease.

15. When Alfred Nobel died, an annual peace

prize was established in his memory.

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1

Some people say that the study of liberal arts is a

useless luxury we can not afford in hard times.

Students, they argue, who do not develop salable

skills will find it difficult to land a job upon

graduation. But there is a problem in speaking of

"salable skills. " What skills are salable?

31. From this passage, we can learn that the

author is in favor of .

c. a liberal education

32. The word "fluctuate''' in the first paragraph

most probably means .

b. change in an irregular way

33. According to the author, who of the following

is more likely to get a job in times of high

unemployment?

a. A person with the ability to learn by himself.

34. According to the author, in developing a

curriculum schools should

d. focus on the ability to adapt to changes'

35.We can learn from the passage that .

a. liberal arts education is being challenged now

2

For most people, shopping is still a matter of

wandering down the high street or loading a cart in a

shopping mall. Soon, that will change. Electronic

commerce is growing fast and will soon bring

people more choice. There will,

36. According to the author, what will be the best

policy for electronic commerce?

a. Self-regulation by the businesses.

37. In case an electronic shopper bought faulty

goods from a foreign country, what could he do in

the present circumstances?

d. Complain about it via electronic mail.

38. In the author's view, businesses would place a

high premium on honest dealing because in the

electronic world___ .

c. a good reputation is a great advantage in

competition

39.we can infer from the passage that in licensing

new drugs the FDA in the United States is ___..

b. very cautious