专四词汇单选练习(2015版).doc

专四词汇单选练习(2015版)

Vocabulary Practice for TEM 4

1. What he told me was a ________ of lies.
A. pack B. load C. mob D. flock
2. We can only give you the ____________ number of refugees crossing the border at the moment.
A. suggestive B. nebulous C. approximate D. unclear
3. 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 practice
4. The __________ listened attentively to every word the vicar said in his sermon.
A. sightseers B. congregation C. spectators D. audience
5. In order not to jerk the vehicle you must release the ___________ gently.
A. windscreen B. dashboard C. clutch D. indicator
6. _________ I realised the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting involved.
A. Had B. If C. When D. Unless
7. Look, Officer. I'm not drunk, I'm as ___________ as a judge.
A. calm B. steady C. clear D. sober
8. Well, we did have a terrible row but we've __________ it up now.
A. turned B. cleaned C. sorted D. made
9. There are five ________ mistakes in this picture. Can you find them and win a prize?
A. presumptuous B. intensive C. deliberate D. instrumental
10. We cannot judge a person simply on the _________ of his education.
A. condition B. basis C. principle D. theory
11. I'm afraid I know nothing about the fight for independence. It was ___________.
A. behind the times B. at the same time
C. before my time D. for the time being
12. Picasso, __________ works inspired many artists, lived until he was a ripe old age.
A. who B. which C. what D. whose
13. We believe that the cumulative effects of renewed prosperity will __________ expectations.
A. overcome B. surpass C. undermine D. succeed
14. It is ________ pity that you cannot come to the wedding.
A. such a B. so C. such as D. many a
15. In a ___________ of rage he tried to kill his own brother.
A. temper B. period C. fit D. mood
16. At this stage we cannot tell you _________ you have been selected for the job or not.
A. unless B. although C. whenever D. whether
17. His application for a visa was turned __________ by the consulate.
A. aside B. down C. out D. over
18. 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. judge
19. The ________ question in this case is whether the accused had a motive for this crime or not.
A. forcible B. supreme C. valuable D. crucial
20. There is an increasing __________ nowadays to make films portraying violence.
A. trend B. surge C. direction D. tradition
21. Unfortunately not all of us obtain our just __________ in this life.
A. demands B. gains C. deserts D. wins
22. At this hour the street was ____________ as everyone was fast asleep in bed.
A. wretched B. deserted C. devastated D. denuded
23. This is _________ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.
A. by rights B. by all means C. by the way D. by far
24. I'm afraid, Mr Jones, that the bank is obliged to refuse your application for an extended __________.
A. estimate B. overdraft C. compensation D. balance
25. A policeman should never drink alcohol ___________ duty.
A. during B. with C. on D. at
26. Dentists recommend brushing teeth with a fluoride toothpaste to ________ them from decay.
A. defend B. protect C. arm D. guard
27. He has recently _________ golf to provide himself with some relaxation.
A. taken on B. taken over C. taken with D. taken up
28. They bought the land with a __________ to building a new office block.
A. view B. purpose C. goal D. reason
29. Many ___________ crafts such as weaving are now being revived.
A. habitual B. customary C. traditional D. ordinary
30. Not __________ did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again.
A. even B. only C. at all D. always
31. Penicillin can have an ________ effect on a person who is allergic to it.
A. averse B. adverse C. anxious D. awkward
32. They were warned never to __________ with the members of any extremist group.
A. associate B. assimilate C. assign D. assume
33. I do not believe that this preposterous scheme is _________ of our serious consideration.
A. worthless B. worth C. worthwhile D. worthy
34. We are fed up ________ your perpetual moaning.
A. of B. by C. with D. at
35. I doubt __________ the company will make any profit at all this year.
A. when B. whether C. since D. so that
36. As the service charge is included in the bill, any further tipping is __________.
A. unnecessary B. unforgivable C. unsatisfactory D. unpleasant
37. It takes years to _________ as a doctor.
A. practise B. pass C. complete D. qualify
38. His _________ of Richard III was acclaimed as one of the best by any actor.
A. performance B. entertainment C. portrayal D. spectacle
39. Although it is only a small business, its __________ is surprisingly high.
A. turnup B. turnover C. turnabout D. turnout
40. I was always taught that it was __________ to interrupt.
A. rude B. coarse C. rough D. crude
41. Children and old people do not take kindly to having their daily __________ upset.
A. habit B. method C. routine D. custom
42. She's rung __________. I must have said something to upset her.
A. up B. round C. back D. off
43. As there was no transport of any kind, he had to make the journey _____ foot.
A. by B. on C. with D. at
44. I'm afraid my speech may have _____ you as to my true aims.
A. misled B. mistaken C. misunderstood D. miscalculated
45. Of course I'll play the piano at the party but I'm a little _____ .
A. out of use B. out of reach C. out of turn D. out of practice
46. The ___________ of the air by toxic gases is one of the major problems of this century.
A. corruption B. damage C. corrosion D. pollution
47. It was __________ that he happened to walk in just as we were discussing him.
A. miserable B. unfortunate C. wretched D. contemptible
48. We played the game ___________ the rules.
A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from
49. The army _________ defeat at the hands of its enemies.
A. suffered B. tolerated C. bore D. supported
50. All these sweaters are extremely ___________ by the local residents of a small Scottish island.
A. well-knit B. well-founded C. well-worn D. well-made
51. In some parts of the world the indigenous population has been completely __________.
A. wiped up B. wiped out C. wiped away D. wiped off
52. The ___________ of two houses proved such a financial burden that they were forced to sell one.
A. upkeep B. upshot C. upsurge D. uproar
53. Of course he can lift that! He's as ___________ as a horse.
A. tough B. big C. heavy D. strong
54. Rationing is a system for _______ scarce resources.
A. allotting B. adapting C. adopting D. appraising
55. I do __________ with your predicament but things could be a lot worse, you know.
A. agree B. sympathise C. share D. feel
56. Have you taken __________ a single word I've been saying to you?
A. in B. over C. up D. off
57. You are being thoroughly __________ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place.
A. unrequited B. unreliable C. unreasonable D. unrepresentative
58. This document requires the __________ of both yourself and your spouse.
A. witness B. signature C. identity D. authority
59. __________ the cards please, before I deal.
A. Rattle B. Jumble C. Muddle D. Shuffle
60. Turn the dial in a clockwise direction _________ the indicator comes to rest at No. 3.
A. while B. since C. whereas D. until
61. _________ 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 to
62. I __________ rather not travel by plane: I'm terrified of flying.
A. had B. should C. would D. did
63. 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-centred
64. You'll never guess who I happened to run _____ the other day!
A. along B. into C. through D. away
65. My husband's continual __________ keeps me awake at night.
A. sneering B. snoozing C. snarling D. snoring
66. Don't upset her __________ you do!
A. whoever B. whenever C. however D. whatever
67. There was a ____________ of brakes as the car took the corner too quickly.
A. squawk B. squelch C. screech D. scream
68. I'm afraid I'm rather _____ about the existence of ghosts.
A. sceptical B. partial C. adaptable D. incapable
69. This map has a _________ of one centimeter to two kilometres.
A. system B. diagram C. scale D. reference
70. Contrary ________ public opinion, this area has long been a haven for all forms of insect life.
A. with B. at C. for D. to
71. The government was warned ____________ indulge in too much borrowing this financial year.
A. not to B. to not C. never D. do not
72. That contract, about __________ we had a disagreement last month, has now gone through.
A. that B. which C. whom D. what
73. The soil of this river valley is particularly __________.
A. mobile B. fertile C. docile D. volatile
74. You must pay import _________ on certain goods brought into this country.
A. fees B. surcharges C. supplements D duties
75. This organisation is completely ___________ any political affiliation.
A. instead of B. in case of C. independent of D. in memory of
76. __________ through the attic and see if you can find anything for the jumble sale.
A. Rummage B. Ravage C. Forage D. Salvage
77. Many years ago in a faraway land there lived ________ wise old man.
A. the B. one C. a D. some
78. 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. might
79. There is no ___________ that the new agricultural policy has been in any way disastrous.
A. indiscretion B indication C indecision D inducement
80. The left wing of the party prospers ___________ the right wing seems to be losing ground.
A. until B. whether C. unless D. while
81. Petrol in this country is so expensive _______ we use public transport as much as possible.
A. then B. that C. thus D. than
82. Youngsters need all the help and __________ they can get nowadays when applying for jobs.
A. encouragement B. enticement C. incentive D. stimulation
83. I ___________ you that I had no intention of offending you.
A. convince B. persuade C. guarantee D. assure
84. If only everything _________ out as we wanted it to in life!
A. works B. worked C. is working D. has worked
85. I can't possibly mark your homework; your handwriting is __________.
A. illogical B. illicit C. illusive D. illegible
86. Does anyone know __________ this coat might be?
A. whose B. whom C. to whom D. who
87. They have ________ this minute left for the station.
A. ever B. already C. just D. almost
88. There has been some ____________ in the relationship between those two countries recently.
A. deterioration B. decomposition C. destitution D. depreciation
89. Hello! You ____________ be the new assistant. I'm Mr Munroe.
A. ought to B. should C. could D. must
90. The coal is mined day ____________ night by a system of shift work.
A. through B. into C. after D. and
91. I'm afraid this computer package is totally ____________ for our organisation.
A. undeniable B. unsuitable C. unspeakable D. unmistakable
92. The falling inflation rate is _________ to a decrease in the amount of borrowing.
A. indicative B. attributed C. referred D. pertinent
93. Some practical __________ is desirable for candidates interested in applying for this job.
A. exploit B. adventure C. initiative D. experience
94. Although we have made frequent attempts to contact his relatives, we have so far been _________ .
A. unsuccessful B. irreconcilable C. unavailing D. impenetrable
95. Could you give me a rough __________ of what the job might cost?
A. value B. correlation C. estimate D. account
96. The police carried out a __________ search for the missing diplomat.
A. thorough B. through C. throughout D. thoughtful
97. He was fined _________ parking near a pedestrian crossing.
A. at B. by C. with D. for
98. Don't forget __________ the bank first thing tomorrow morning.
A. to phone B. phoning C. having phoned D. to have phoned
99. I'm ___________ having to pay yet another visit to the dentist.
A. dreading B. frightened C. terrified D. afraid
100. I wish I could give you the ___________ to your problems.
A. reply B. conclusion C. answer D. end
101. The rain seems to have set __________ for the evening.
A. upon B. about C. in D. down
102. We are offering a substantial __________ for information leading to the capture of this murderer.
A. premium B. compensation C. remuneration D. reward
103. He was _________ thought of in the cut-throat world of competitive business.
A. high B. highly C. higher D. highest
104. The sheep were huddled into a _________ to protect them from overnight frosts.
A. pen B. kennel C. hutch D. cage
105. To be __________ I couldn't understand what he was getting at.
A. sly B. humble C. cowardly D. honest
106. He was at the ___________ of his career when he was assassinated.
A. pride B. height C. glamour D. power
107. __________ 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. review
109. He was the _________ of a long line of diehard politicians.
A. latest B. last C. late D. latter
110. The sea is as ________ as a mill-pond today.
A. calm B. deep C. blue D. warm
111. Time _________ time she was warned of the consequences of her actions.
A. and B. after C. until D. in
112. The child was kidnapped by a notorious _________ of robbers.
A. staff B. crew C. team D. gang
113. Propaganda is generally considered to be a form of ______ .
A. e