金陵中美班期中词汇测试.docx

Mid term Test for Vocabulary
Part 1 Multiple Choice Question
A. Words in context: choose the correct explanation to the boldfaced word.
1. The new staff members were enthusiastic at the weekly meetings, but the old-timers were pretty blasé.
a.Unexcited b. obvious c. repetitive d. childlike

2. The Smiths acted as though they were better than anybody else. Not surprisingly, their haughty manner made them unpopular with their neighbors.
a. Snobbish b. angry c. wordy d. bored

3. The little boy was once so averse to tomatoes that the very sight of them made him gag.
a. Opposed b. accustomed c. open d. noisy

4. The principal shouted with elation when the school team scored the winning touch town.
a. Anger b. confusion c. happiness d. shame

5. Most people do only a cursory job of brushing their teeth. To avoid cavities, however, you must take the time to brush carefully.
a.Careful b. wasteful c. consistent d. quick

6. I used to see a lot of Tracy, but since our argument, she shuns me whenever possible.
a.To keep away from b. to recognize c. to observe

7. The defendant decided to waive his right to an attorney and, instead, speak for himself in court.
a. To lose b. to honor c. to give up

8. A deliciously warm and sunny April day is conducive to a bad case of spring fever.
a.Favorable b. similar c. damaging

9. The holiday season always includes a frenzy of last minute shopping.
a.A calm condition b. an angry condition c. an excited condition

10. The actor’s repertoire includes drama, storytelling, song, and dance.
a. A variety of skills b. a reason to do sth. c. a statement of intent

11. The princess implored the evil magician to spare the handsome prince’s life.
a.To educate b. to deny c. to urge

12. Pearl is a very outgoing person, but her friend Larry is such an introvert that he seldom socialized at all.
a.A conceited person b. a shy person c. a busy person

13. A furtive movement is a ______ action.
a. Secret b. dependable c. serious

14. Many parents find that reward is a better basis for teaching children than punitive action
a. Punishing b. forgiving c.uneven

15. Studying history for three hours saturated my brain.
a. To expand b. to empty c. to fill

16. The summer highway construction will constrict the traffic by confining it to only two lanes.
a. To expand b. to repair c. to squeeze

17. Libby found her first dance instructor so rude and unpleasant that she changed to a more genial one.
a. Good-looking b. practical c. good-natured

18. My sister loves a certain cheese that has the vile odor of something that fell off a garbage truck.
a. Threatening b. natural c. nasty

19. Ramia, an avid reader, enjoys nothing more than a good science fiction novel.
a. Likable b. devoted c. helpful

20. Phyllis added so much red pepper to the chili that she rendered it too hot for anyone to eat.
a. To remember b. to make c. to wish

21. The lobby of the hotel is ostentatious. The guest rooms upstairs, however, are extremely plain.
a. Humble b. showy c. clean

22. The judge was scrupulous about never accepting a bribe or allowing a personal threat to influence his decisions.
a. Ethical b. economical c. unjust

23. The Tlingit Indians venerate the wolf and raven, and their totem poles illustrate stories in praise of these animals.
a. To pity b. to honor c. to remember

24. It rained continuously until noon. After that, there were only sporadic showers.
a. Steady b. irregular c. long

25. The verses in greeting cards are often far too sentimental. I prefer humor to such maudlin messages.
a. Short b. comical c. overly emotional

26. The president of the Student Council acts as a liaison between the students and the administration.
a. A follower b. a caregiver c. a link

27. The waiter was overly solicitous. He kept interrupting our conversation to ask, “Is everything all right here?”
a. Distant b. attentive c. patient

28. Sports teams are constantly looking for new talent to replace players lost through attrition-those who retire, quit because of injuries, and so on.
a. An increase in numbers b. a natural loss of individuals c. ill health

29. It’ s odd that many people who love to gossip about someone else are so reticent about their own lives.
a. Dishonest b. quiet c. unaware

30. Students shouldn’t give nebulous answers on the exam.
a. Indefinite b. long c. specific

B. Analogies (1*10)
Each item below starts with a pair of words in CAPITAL LETTERS. For each item, figure out the relationship between these two words. Then decide which of the choices expresses a similar relationship.
31. FORTUITOUS: BY CHANCE
A. Anonymous: by name
B. Commonplace: familiar
C. Blessed: unlucky
D. Automated: by hand
32. SOLICITOUS: UNCARING
A. Sole: only
B. Solar: system
C. Satisfying: displeasing
D. Solitary: alone
33. INDISCRIMINATE:SELECTIVE
A. Indistinct: vague
B. Injurious: harmful
C. Content: satisfied
D. Intolerant: open-minded
34. UTOPIA: IMPERFECT
A. Wedding: happy
B. Attack: peaceful
C. Situation comedy: new
D. Lecture: educational
35. DISSIDENT:SUPPORT
A. Customer: pay
B. Actor; comedy
C. Soprano: sing
D. Leader: follow
36. INANE: SENSELESS
A. Injured: hurt
B. Flawed: perfect
C. Pleasing: flower
D. Audible: odorless
37. IMPETUOUS: CAUTIOUS
A. Passionate: unemotional
B. Cheerful: encouraging
C. Quite: handsome
D. Shy: timid
38. BERATE: NAUGHTY CHILD
A. Comfort: lottery winner
B. Obey: prisoner
C. Congratulate: grieving widow
D. Praise: hardworking student
39. EMBELLISH: COLORED LIGHTS
A. Exercise: armchair
B. Eat: nails
C. Destroy: dynamite
D. Sign: scissors
40. HOIST: CRANE
A. Cut; knife
B. Read: pen
C. Fly: cane
D. Saw; hammer

Part 2: Fill in Blanks(1*20)
First, read the following sections carefully, and then fill in each blank with a word form the boxes to complete the following passages.
a. Autonomy b. bureaucratic c. mandate d. ostracize e. raucous
f. recourse g. reiterate h. tantamount i. tenacious j. utopia
A Debate on School Uniforms
at Monday’s student council meeting, the offecers debated about whether or not students should be required to wear uniforms.
Barbara, president of the senior class, stated that as an elected representative of the students. She wouldn’t vote to change the dress code without a clear ___1___ from the students calling for such a change. “personally,” she said, “I think that forcing people to wear certain clothing robs them of their __2___. What is school supposed to teach uw, if not the ability to think and ace independently? “Besides,” she added, “the school administration is ___3___ enough. We don’t need any more rules and regulations.”
Ray, vice-president of the junior class, disagreed. “The current situation in our school is ___4___ to a three-ring circus,” he said.” Students compete to see who can look such snobs about their ostentatious designer clothes that they ___5___kids who can’t afford to keep up with them. I’m not saying that uniforms would change the school into a(n)___6___. No place is perfect. I just think that if we want school to be more fair, our best___7___ is a strict dress code.”
At that, several students burst into___8___ disagreement, yelling and pounding on their desks. After several minutes of vociferous chaos, the meeting came to order, and Barbara was called on again.
______in her opinion, she insisted, “I understand what you’re saying, Ray, but I want to ______ a point I made earlier. Uniforms do away with one aspect of personal choice, and one of my tenets is that personal choice is precious.”

Answer: 1-5 a a a c d 6-10 a c a c a 11-15 c b a a c 16-20 c c c b b 21-25 b a b b c 26-30 c b b b a 31-35 b c d b d 36-41 a a d c a
Part two :c a b d h d j f e I g