湖北省各地市联考词汇知识300例.doc

湖北省各地市联考词汇知识精选300例
一、名词
1.Ever since their quarrel, there has been an unpleasant ________ in the office.
A. circumstance B. surroundings C. condition D. atmosphere
2.They work well together — her steadiness (稳健) acts as a(n) ____ to his clever but often impractical ideas.
A. award B. belief C. balance D. contrary
3.Michelin is now living on a _____of NT $100 per day. He cannot afford any recreational activities.
A. division B. restriction C. measure D. budget
4.He doesn’t seem to be aware of the coldness of their ______ towards his suggestion.
A. altitude B. identity C. attitude D. expression
5.Workers have been on strike for a week. It is said that the boss of the factory will meet the workers in order to reach a(n) ______.
A. settlement B. achievement C. argument D. statement
6.— It is raining hard. Will you go to your friend’s birthday party?
— I promised him to go, but the heavy rain really places me in a ____. I’m not sure whether I will go or not.
A. disadvantage B. conclusion C. dilemma D. challenge
7.Will it suit your ______ that we meet at 7:00 o’clock this evening?
A. satisfaction B. appointment C. delight D. convenience
8.Stars gain much popularity among the public but nearly no _____ in their personal lives.
A. respect B. reduction C. reaction D. rate
9.To our _____, people in Town Lu found it entertaining to hear Sister Xianglin’s heart-broken story of the death of Amao.
A. attraction B. impression C. astonishment D. interest
10.Up to now there has been a ___ online about whether or not life on the earth will be at an end in natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods.
A. failure B. focus C. battle D. bond
11.It was said that the government would consider lifting a _____ on immigration from other countries into the States, which launched a heated debate on the issue.
A. tournament B. reservation C. restriction D. negotiation
12.Our teacher told us that beauty is a universal ________ in folktales from around the world.
A. issue B. theme C. subject D. account
13.The car factory has produced a new car of high quality; its only _____ is that it uses a lot of petrol.
A. advantage B. drawback C. mistake D. profit
14.As a good teacher, he should use different ways to encourage all children to realize their full ____ and achieve their goals.
A. possibility B. conception C. potential D. difference
15.At the school opening ceremony, our headmaster required us students to raise our competitive _______ in modern society.
A. spirit B. intention C. awareness D. ambition
16.Michelin is now living on a ___ of $500 per month. He cannot afford any recreational activities.
A. division B. restriction C. measure D. budget
17.In many ways China’s rapid growth has been seen as a(n) __ to improve the cooperation with other countries.
A. attempt B. motivation C. conception D. realization
18.This map is drawn to the ______ of one inch for 1000 miles, so you can find out how far it is from Beijing to Shanghai.
A. route B. line C. scale D. rate
19.I haven’t got a single ________ from Uncle Sam since I saw him last time.
A. message B. news C. advice D. information
20.Don’t worry. It’s only a (an) _____ of money. We will try our best to collect enough.
A. matter B. affair C. business D. accident
21.Her childhood dream became a ______ when she broke 100m race world record.
A. truth B. fact C. reality D. certainty
22.Once we lose the farm, the _________ of poverty will be sure.
A. statement B. admission C. approach D. occupation
23.The audience rose, and loud cheers greeted the _________ of this speech.
A. ease B. rank C. outbreak D. conclusion
24.— Do you have anyone particular in____ for the job? — In my opinion, Tom is the right person.
A. head B. heart C. mind D. brain
25.Although the average reader spends more than 4,000 pounds on books in their lifetime, 55 percent say they buy them for decoration and have no____ of reading them.
A. advantage B. attempt C. evidence D. intention
26.Our government is trying its best to ____the social security system to protect people’s rights.
A. balance B. reform C. conduct D. press
27.It’s reported that many wars broke out in the Middle East. What’s your ___ of the situation there?
A. assessment B. adjustment C. appointment D. assistance
28.— Believe it or not, last month in America I came across the girl whose photo was in the drift bottle I got three years ago. — Really？That’s the most surprising _______ I’ve ever heard of!
A. identification B. coincidence C. viewpoint D. procedure
29.The stronger the ______ is, the more quickly a person will learn a foreign language. That is to say, it is up to whether he has an interest in the foreign language.
A. inspiration B. ambition C. motivation D. aspiration
30.We have strong _____ for believing that the mine accident in Heilongjiang was due to the poor management.
A. grounds B. reason C. cause D. purpose
31.There is an obvious ________ between the cultures of the West and East.
A. content B. contrast C. contract D. contact
32.Nowadays people have to pass various tests for professional ________ so that they can be qualified for a well-paid job. A. certificates B. permission C. admission D. perseverance
33.He was a much older tennis player, but he had a(n) ________ over other players in experience.
A. profit B. power C. advantage D. benefit
34.There are some ________ when you have to change your mind just before doing it.
A. situations B. occasions C. circumstance D. conditions
35.I must have been a great ______ to my parents in those hard days, for I never failed to live up to their expectations.
A. achievement B. comfort C. disappointment D. support
36.A trip to the forest park is a wonderful _______ of my happy childhood, when I had no end of fun with my playmates. A. adventure B. celebration C. reminder D. attraction
37.He had a wide ______ of interests, which made him a popular person that all of us like to make friends with.
A. world B. variety C. society D. difference
38.The school dinning room _______ as a meeting place for teachers and students.
A. treats B. admits C. functions D. uses
39.Most parks in our city are free. They don’t charge money for ________.
A. agreement B. admission C. allowance D. permission
40.The managing director of this department took the ____ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.
A. guilt B. response C. blame D. accusation
41.Government should adopt laws that would ban advertising and other types of ______ of tobacco products.
A. delivery B. spread C. promotion D. discount
42.Ge You, a famous _, played a leading role in the film You Are The OneⅡ, which proves to be a great success.
A. clown B. amateur C. comedian D. director
43.Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their _____.
A. consequence B. independence C. competence D. intelligence
44.Sir, you are not allowed to enter the building if you don’t get our manager’s______.
A. introduction B. connection C. instruction D. permission
45.Scientists found that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to______.
A. rewards B. prizes C. awards D. results
46.The successful launch of Shenzhou Ⅷ is a powerful ________ to our country’s achievements.
A. evidence B. reception C. entrance D. design
47.They sold their house for only 10,000 dollars, so the buyer got a wonderful ________.
A. cost B. bargain C. amount D. value
48.We should bear in mind that social development and balance of nature should go in _______.
A. combination B. sympathy C. harmony D. association
49.Study shows that scary movies, easy ______ to weapons and improper internet games, greatly contribute to campus violence. A. gain B. possession C. access D. chance
50.Despite such a big difference in ________ towards what one eats, there is no doubt that the west regard the Chinese food as something special.
A. point B. ideas C. attitude D. sight
51.For sustainable development, the government has decided to give ________ to those energy conserving and environment-friendly business in many aspects.
A. profit B. interest C. advantage D. preference
52.Mary has a great ______ of interests; she likes sports, travel, photography, and making radio sets.
A. ability B. capability C. diversity D. property
53.The rising house price and the high income taxation rate have become the biggest ______ of people in China today. A. concern B. influence C. involvement D. occupation
54.His _____ to become a pilot was held back by his poor eyesight.
A. destination B. inspiration C. ambition D. promotion
55.Nowadays senior high school students are burdened with too many _____, which is making them less and less confident. A. motivations B. expectations C. amusements D. opportunities
56.Last November, drivers in North China had to wait for hours to get refueled（加油）because of a sudden gas ______ caused by cold weather.
A. shortage B. shortcoming C. disadvantage D. absence
57.Always remember put such dangerous things as lives out of children’s ________.
A. touch B. sight C. reach D. distance
58.Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good _________ on a potential employer.
A. experience B. impression C. reputation D. reflection
59.To our great ________, grandmother’s illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared.
A. anxiety B. regret C. relief D. credit
60.My parents always let me have my own ________ of living.
A. way  B. method    C. manner    D. fashion
61.Everybody knows the saying that you may know a man by the _________ he keeps.
A. partner    B. neighbour    C. company    D. friend
62.He makes it a ________ to put some money aside each month for a rainy day.
A. principal B. principle C. essential D. potential
63.You’re driving too fast. Have you noticed that there is a speed ______ of 40 miles per hour along this road?
A. range B. border C. enquiry D. limit
二、形容词和副词
64.This is the way to show our concern for the young people and to give them guidance.
A. real B. careful C. genuine D. leading
65.I never blame failures — there are too many complicated situations in life, but I am _______ merciless toward lack of effort.
A. approximately B. absolutely C. hardly D. desperately
66.Although they are twins, Lucy is ______ different from her sister Kate in looks.
A. specially B. simply C. entirely D. finally
67.— Do you spend much money on clothes every year, Susan? —Well, yes. Quite a lot, ______.
A. gradually B. entirely C. frequently D. actually
68.— How much is the new car your brother bought?
— Well, it should cost ______ 50,000 pounds but I’m not sure.
A. exactly B. totally C. roughly D. previously
69.After a heated discussion, the employees presented many ______ suggestions which might help improve the quality of the company’s product.
A. positive B. cautious C. optimistic D. accurate
70.Google’s complaints about hacker attacks on its servers (服务器) made the public more concerned about the problem of Internet safety. ______, it called for changes in recent Chinese laws.
A. However B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Though
71.He was an unselfish and _____ man who was always willing to help others in any way he could.
A. clever B. rare C. faithful D. noble
72.I have to go now because I must be ________ for class, otherwise, the teacher would scold me.
A. punctual B. active C. sensitive D. optimistic
73.His conduct at the conference is regarded as being ________ unacceptable.
A. notably B. firmly C. fully D. totally
74.As long as we persist in spreading scientific knowledge among the masses, all the strange beliefs are ________ to go out of our life.
A. necessary B. important C. difficult D. bound
75.He has been here in this modern city for just a few days, and he is ____ about night life in this city.
A. worried B. innocent C. particular D. doubtful
76.The cousins are alike in age, but ________ they are as different as day and night.
A. anyhow B. besides C. otherwise D. moreover
77.The possible benefits of cloning are numerous, for ______ producing human tissues and organs for transplant, and for preserving endangered animal species to name but two.
A. artificially B. materially C. scientifically D. medically
78.Sometimes parents’ control of young kids will be thought to be such an invisible rope with which to tie them tightly that they _____ tried to cut it.
A. extremely B. thoroughly C. desperately D. obviously
79.If we humans beings continue to waste and destroy natural resources without using _____ energy, such as the energy from the sun, wind and water, our earth will be done for.
A. alternative B. solar C. conventional D. recycled
80.The paper studies some ________ cases in which something somehow wrong leads to the miscommunication, so that English teachers may improve their teaching.
A. distant B. typical C. exotic D. misleading
81.Having been told ________ where he lived, I had no difficulty in finding Peter’s house.
A. exactly B. approximately C. appropriately D. relatively
82.She felt ______ of having asked such a silly question when the audience couldn’t help laughing.
A. guilty B. crazy C. tired D. ashamed
83.Everybody is ______ at the news that there might be another earthquake，and nobody dares to sleep inside of a building. A. alarmed 　　 B. annoyed C. astonished 　　D. embarrassed
84.As a soldier, you must ________ obey orders of your superior.
A. absolutely B. completely C. totally D. purely
85.Keep on trying! ________ practice is the groundwork for success in playing the piano.
A. Instant B. Constant C. Eager D. Demanding
86.The spokesman said that this was a(n) ________ negotiation (谈判) because it solved a lot of problems between the two sides.
A. attractive B. defensive C. protective D. productive
87.Although the painting is very ________ pleasant, it is thought to be copied with a modern printing machine.
A. visually B. highly C. physically D. mentally
88.Whoever has a good eye for art is able to discover tiny differences between ____ and worthless paintings.
A. available B. valuable C. ordinary D. comfortable
89.To be a practical leader, you should pocket your dignity, abandon ______ style of work and go into the midst of the masses.
A. serious B. bureaucratic