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专四词汇单选练习(2015版)Vocabulary Practice for TEM 41. What he told me was a _ of lies. A. packB. loadC. mobD. flock2. We can only give you the _ number of refugees crossing the border at the moment. A. suggestiveB. nebulousC. approximateD. unclear3. We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are _. A. out of work B. out of stock C. out of reach D. out of practice4. The _ listened attentively to every word the vicar said in his sermon. A. sightseers B. congregation C. spectators D. audience5. In order not to jerk the vehicle you must release the _ gently. A. windscreen B. dashboard C. clutch D. indicator6. _ I realised the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting involved. A. Had B. If C. When D. Unless7. Look, Officer. Im not drunk, Im as _ as a judge. A. calm B. steady C. clear D. sober8. Well, we did have a terrible row but weve _ it up now. A. turned B. cleaned C. sorted D. made9. There are five _ mistakes in this picture. Can you find them and win a prize? A. presumptuous B. intensive C. deliberate D. instrumental10. We cannot judge a person simply on the _ of his education. A. condition B. basis C. principle D. theory11. Im afraid I know nothing about the fight for independence. It was _. A. behind the timesB. at the same timeC. before my timeD. for the time being12. Picasso, _ works inspired many artists, lived until he was a ripe old age. A. who B. which C. what D. whose13. We believe that the cumulative effects of renewed prosperity will_ expectations. A. overcome B. surpass C. undermine D. succeed14. It is _ pity that you cannot come to the wedding. A. such a B. so C. such as D. many a15. In a _ of rage he tried to kill his own brother. A. temper B. period C. fit D. mood16. At this stage we cannot tell you _ you have been selected for the job or not.A. unless B. although C. whenever D. whether17. His application for a visa was turned _ by the consulate. A. aside B. down C. out D. over18. The relationship that matters most in the life of a _ is the one between him and his constituency party. A. captain B. politician C. manager D. judge19. The _question in this case is whether the accused had a motive for this crime or not. A. forcible B. supreme C. valuable D. crucial20. There is an increasing _nowadays to make films portraying violence. A. trend B. surge C. direction D. tradition21. Unfortunately not all of us obtain our just _ in this life. A. demands B. gains C. deserts D. wins22. At this hour the street was _ as everyone was fast asleep in bed. A. wretched B. deserted C. devastated D. denuded23. This is _ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by the way D. by far24. Im afraid, Mr Jones, that the bank is obliged to refuse your application for an extended _. A. estimate B. overdraft C. compensation D. balance25. A policeman should never drink alcohol _ duty. A. during B. with C. on D. at26. Dentists recommend brushing teeth with a fluoride toothpaste to _ them from decay. A. defend B. protect C. arm D. guard27. He has recently _ golf to provide himself with some relaxation. A. taken on B. taken over C. taken with D. taken up28. They bought the land with a _ to building a new office block. A. view B. purpose C. goal D. reason29. Many _crafts such as weaving are now being revived. A. habitual B. customary C. traditional D. ordinary30. Not _ did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again. A. evenB. only C. at all D. always31. Penicillin can have an _ effect on a person who is allergic to it. A. averseB. adverseC. anxiousD. awkward32. They were warned never to _ with the members of any extremist group. A. associate B. assimilate C. assign D. assume33. I do not believe that this preposterous scheme is _ of our serious consideration. A. worthless B. worth C. worthwhile D. worthy34. We are fed up _ your perpetual moaning. A. of B. byC. with D. at35. I doubt _the company will make any profit at all this year. A. when B. whether C. since D. so that36. As the service charge is included in the bill, any further tipping is _. A. unnecessary B. unforgivable C. unsatisfactory D. unpleasant37. It takes years to _ as a doctor. A. practise B. passC. completeD. qualify38. His _ of Richard III was acclaimed as one of the best by any actor.A. performance B. entertainment C. portrayal D. spectacle39. Although it is only a small business, its _ is surprisingly high. A. turnup B. turnover C. turnaboutD. turnout40. I was always taught that it was _ to interrupt. A. rude B. coarse C. roughD. crude41. Children and old people do not take kindly to having their daily _ upset. A. habit B. method C. routineD. custom42. Shes rung _. I must have said something to upset her. A. up B. round C. backD. off43. As there was no transport of any kind, he had to make the journey _ foot. A. by B. on C. with D. at44. Im afraid my speech may have _ you as to my true aims. A. misled B. mistaken C. misunderstood D. miscalculated45. Of course Ill play the piano at the party but Im a little _ . A. out of use B. out of reach C. out of turn D. out of practice46. The _ of the air by toxic gases is one of the major problems of this century. A. corruption B. damage C. corrosion D. pollution47. It was _ that he happened to walk in just as we were discussing him. A. miserable B. unfortunate C. wretched D. contemptible48. We played the game _the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from49. The army _ defeat at the hands of its enemies. A. suffered B. tolerated C. bore D. supported50. All these sweaters are extremely _ by the local residents of a small Scottish island. A. well-knit B. well-foundedC. well-worn D. well-made51. In some parts of the world the indigenous population has been completely _. A. wiped up B. wiped out C. wiped away D. wiped off52. The _ of two houses proved such a financial burden that they were forced to sell one. A. upkeep B. upshot C. upsurge D. uproar53. Of course he can lift that! Hes as _ as a horse. A. tough B. big C. heavy D. strong54. Rationing is a system for _ scarce resources.A. allottingB. adaptingC. adoptingD. appraising55. I do _ with your predicament but things could be a lot worse, you know. A. agreeB. sympathise C. share D. feel56. Have you taken _ a single word Ive been saying to you?A. in B. over C. up D. off57. You are being thoroughly _ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place.A. unrequited B. unreliable C. unreasonable D. unrepresentative58. This document requires the _of both yourself and your spouse. A. witness B. signature C. identity D. authority59. _ the cards please, before I deal. A. Rattle B. Jumble C. Muddle D. Shuffle60. Turn the dial in a clockwise direction _ the indicator comes to rest at No. 3. A. while B. since C. whereas D. until61. _ the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn. A. Akin to B. Prior to C. In addition to D. With reference to62. I _ rather not travel by plane: Im terrified of flying. A. had B. should C. would D. did63. There is no doubt about the outcome of the trial. The man is a _ criminal. A. self-conscious B. self-contained C. self-confessed D. self-centred64. Youll never guess who I happened to run _ the other day! A. along B. into C. through D. away65. My husbands continual _ keeps me awake at night. A. sneering B. snoozing C. snarling D. snoring66. Dont upset her_ you do! A. whoever B. whenever C. however D. whatever67. There was a _ of brakes as the car took the corner too quickly. A. squawk B. squelch C. screech D. scream68. Im afraid Im rather _ about the existence of ghosts. A. sceptical B. partial C. adaptable D. incapable69. This map has a _ of one centimeter to two kilometres. A. system B. diagramC. scale D. reference70. Contrary _ public opinion, this area has long been a haven for all forms of insect life. A. with B. atC. for D. to71. The government was warned _ indulge in too much borrowing this financial year. A. not toB. to not C. never D. do not72. That contract, about _ we had a disagreement last month, has now gone through. A. that B. whichC. whom D. what73. The soil of this river valley is particularly _. A. mobile B. fertile C. docileD. volatile74. You must pay import _ on certain goods brought into this country. A. fees B. surchargesC. supplementsD duties75. This organisation is completely _ any political affiliation. A. instead of B. in case of C. independent of D. in memory of76. _ through the attic and see if you can find anything for the jumble sale. A. Rummage B. Ravage C. Forage D. Salvage77. Many years ago in a faraway land there lived_ wise old man. A. the B. one C. a D. some78. I _ be most grateful if you could let me have the details as soon as possible. A. ought to B. intend to C. should D. might79. There is no _ that the new agricultural policy has been in any way disastrous. A. indiscretion B indication C indecision D inducement80. The left wing of the party prospers_the right wing seems to be losing ground. A. until B. whether C. unless D. while81. Petrol in this country is so expensive_ we use public transport as much as possible.A. then B. that C. thus D. than82. Youngsters need all the help and _ they can get nowadays when applying for jobs. A. encouragement B. enticement C. incentive D. stimulation83. I _ you that I had no intention of offending you. A. convince B. persuade C. guarantee D. assure84. If only everything _out as we wanted it to in life! A. works B. worked C. is working D. has worked85. I cant possibly mark your homework; your handwriting is _. A. illogical B. illicit C. illusive D. illegible86. Does anyone know _ this coat might be? A. whose B. whom C. to whom D. who87. They have _ this minute left for the station. A. ever B. already C. just D. almost88. There has been some _ in the relationship between those two countries recently. A. deterioration B. decomposition C. destitution D. depreciation89. Hello! You _ be the new assistant. Im Mr Munroe. A. ought to B. should C. could D. must90. The coal is mined day _ night by a system of shift work. A. through B. into C. after D. and91. Im afraid this computer package is totally _ for our organisation. A. undeniable B. unsuitable C. unspeakable D. unmistakable92. The falling inflation rate is _ to a decrease in the amount of borrowing. A. indicative B. attributed C. referred D. pertinent93. Some practical_ is desirable for candidates interested in applying for this job. A. exploit B. adventure C. initiative D. experience94. Although we have made frequent attempts to contact his relatives, we have so far been _ . A. unsuccessful B. irreconcilable C. unavailing D. impenetrable95. Could you give me a rough _ of what the job might cost? A. value B. correlation C. estimate D. account96. The police carried out a _ search for the missing diplomat. A. thorough B. through C. throughoutD. thoughtful97. He was fined _ parking near a pedestrian crossing. A. at B. by C. with D. for98. Dont forget _the bank first thing tomorrow morning. A. to phone B. phoning C. having phoned D. to have phoned99. Im _ having to pay yet another visit to the dentist. A. dreading B. frightened C. terrified D. afraid100. I wish I could give you the _ to your problems. A. reply B. conclusion C. answer D. end101. The rain seems to have set _ for the evening. A. upon B. about C. inD. down102. We are offering a substantial _ for information leading to the capture of this murderer. A. premiumB. compensationC. remuneration D. reward103. He was _ thought of in the cut-throat world of competitive business. A. high B. highlyC. higher D. highest104. The sheep were huddled into a _ to protect them from overnight frosts. A. pen B. kennel C. hutch D. cage105. To be _I couldnt understand what he was getting at. A. sly B. humble C. cowardly D. honest106. He was at the _ of his career when he was assassinated. A. pride B. heightC. glamour D. power107. _ a difficult problem can only be tackled over a period of years. A. Such B. Such as C. So D. Such a 108. The_ of his first novel appeared in The Times yesterday. A. survey B. inspection C. appraisal D. review109. He was the _ of a long line of diehard politicians. A. latestB. lastC. late D. latter110. The sea is as _ as a mill-pond today. A. calmB. deepC. blueD. warm111. Time _ time she was warned of the consequences of her actions. A. andB. afterC. untilD. in112. The child was kidnapped by a notorious _ of robbers.A. staffB. crewC. teamD. gang113. Propaganda is generally considered to be a form of _ . A. e