英语专业四级词汇真题汇编一.doc

动词词义辨析动词1. During the TV interview, the singer announced that he was going to _ his new album soon.A. release B. renew C. relieve D. rehearse2. Afterworking for the firm for ten years, he finally _ the rank of deputy director.A. achieved B. approached C. attained D. acquired3. It was strange that she would _ such an absurd idea.A. allow B. stick C. take D. entertain4. Tim has failed three courses this semester, so he will have to _ them next semester.A. remake B. repeat C. reapply D. revise5. At first Jim was not quite clear what he was going to do after university, but now he seems_ on becoming a computer programmer.A. fit B. set C. disposed D. decided6. Bus services between Town Centre and Newton Housing Estate will be _ until the motorway is repaired.A. discontinued B. suspended C. halted D. ceased7.This sort of rude behaviour in public hardly _a person in your position.A.becomes B.fits C. supports D.improves8.Mary sat at the table, looked at the plate and _her lips. A.smacked B.opened C.parted D.seperated9. Many people nowadays save money to _ for their old age.A cater B supply C provide D equip10. The tone of the article _ the writers mood at the time.A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated11. The job of a student accommodation officer_ a great many visits to landladies.A concerns B offers C asks D involves12. Our family doctors clinic _at the junction of two busy roads.A rests B stands C stays D seats13. She was so fat that she could only just _ through the door.A assemble B appear C squeeze D gather14. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was _.A leaking B trickling C dripping D floating15. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _slightly in the afternoon.A regained B recovered C restored D revived16. Thousands of people turned out into the streets to _ against the local authorities decision to build a highway across the field.A. contradict B. reform C. counter D. protest17. The president explained that the purpose of taxation was to _government spending.A. finance B. expand C. enlarge D. budget18. Taking photographs is strictly _ here, as it may damage the precious cave paintings.A. forbidden B. rejected C. excluded D. denied19.It was suggested that all government ministers should _ information on their financial interests.A. discover B. uncover C. tell D. disclose20.Mary hopes to be _ from hospital next week.A. dismissed B. discharged C.expelled D. resigned21.Jimmy earns his living by _ works of art in the museum.A. recovering B. restoring C. renewing D. reviving22.I couldnt sleep last night because the tap in the bathroom was _.A. draining B. dropping C. spilling D. dripping23.She was standing outside in the snow, _ with cold.A. spinning B. shivering C. shaking D. staggering24.All the rooms on the second floor have nicely _ carpets, which are included in the price of the house.A. adapted B. equipped C. suited D. fitted25. It will take us twenty minutes to get to the railway station, _traffic delays. A.acknowledging B.affording C.allowing for D.accounting for 26. Shares on the stock market have _ as a result of a worldwide economic downturn.A.turned B.changed C.floated D.fluctuated27.More often than not, it is difficult to _ the exact meaning of aChinese idiom in English. A. exchange B.transfer C. convey D.convert 28.The scientists have absolute freedom as to what research they think it best to_. A. engage B. devote C. seek D. pursue 29.The Olympic Games _ in 776 B.C. in Olympia, a small town in Greece. A. originated B.stemmed C. derived D.descended30.The motorist had to _to avoid knocking the old woman down in the middle of the road. A. swerve B. twist C. depart D. swing 31.In winter drivers have trouble stopping their cars from _ on icy roads. A. skating B. skidding C. sliding D. slipping 32.This project would _ a huge increase in defense spending. A. result B. assure C. entail D. accomplish 33.While he was in Beijing, he spent all his time _ some important museums and buildings.A. visiting B. traveling C. watching D. touring34. During the famine, many people were _ to going without food for days. A. sunk B. reduced C. forced D. declined 35. The computer can be programmed to _a whole variety of tasks. A. assign B. tackle C. realize D. solve 36. The teams efforts to score were _by the opposing goalkeeper. A. frustrated B. prevented C. discouraged D. accomplished 37. In order to raise money, Aunt Nicola had to _with some of her most treasured possessions.A. divide B. separate C. part D. abandon. 38. As the manager was away on a business trip, I was asked to _the weekly staff meeting. A. preside B. introduce C. chair D. dominate 39. The new colleague_ to have worked in several big corporations before he joined our company. A. confesses B. declares C. claims D. confirms 40. As there was no road, the travelers _ up a rocky slope on their way back.A. ran B. hurried C. scrambled D. crawled41. The football match was _ because of the heavy rain.A. called over B. called up C. called out D. called off42. The drink was packaged in champagne bottles and was being _ as the real stuff.A. passed out B. passed by C. passed over D. passed off43.After a long delay, she _replying to my e-mail.A.got away with B.got back at C.got back D.got round to44. The director tried to get the actors to _ to the next scene by hand signals.A. move on B. move off C. move out D. move along45. Professor Johnsons retirement _ from next January.A. carries into effect B. takes effectC. has effect D. puts into effect46. Mr. Browns condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will _.A. pull back B. pull up C. pull through D. pull out47.As my exams are coming next week, Ill take advantage of the weekend to _ on some reading.A. catch up B. clear up C. make up D. pick up48. He will have to_ his indecent behaviour one day. A.answer to B.answer for C.answer back D.answer about 49. Whenever possible, Ian _ how well he speaks Japanese. A.shows up B.shows around C.shows off D.shows out50.She refused to _ the door key to the landlady until she got back herdeposit. A. hand in B.hand out C.hand down D.hand over51. The old couple will never _ the loss of their son. A. get over B. get away C. get off D. get across52. During the summer vacation, kids are often seen hanging _ in the streets.A. about B. on C. over D. out53. He listened hard but still couldnt_ what they were talking about. A. make over B. make up C. make upon D. make out形容词1. Winter is the _ season at most hotels in this seaside town, because very few tourists come to stay.A. slow B. slack C. low D. quiet2. We had a good time there, and the food was plentiful and _.A. conducive B. wholesome C. helpful D. appreciative3. The scientists have made an _ study of the viruses that cause the disease.A. exhausted B. exhausting C. exhaustive D. exhaustion4. The young employee has a(n)_ quality - he is totally honest.A. respectable B. admirable C. decent D. approachable5. Keep this reference book; it may come in _ one day.A. handy B. useful C. convenient D. helpful6. The moon, being much nearer to the Earth than the Sun, is the _ cause of the tides.A. principal B. basic C. initial D. elementary7. On the road motorists should be aware of cyclists and be _ towards them.A. considerable B. considering C. considerate D. considered8.The painting he bought at the street market the other day was a_forgery.A.man-made B.natural C.crude D.real9.The bar in the club is for the _use of its members.A.extensive B.exclusive C.inclusive D.comprehensive10.The tutition fees are _to students coming from low-income families.A.approachable B.payable C.reachable D.affordable11. The reception was attended by _ members of the local community.A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable12. His _brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A rich B quick C productive D fertile13. The couple has donated a not_ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparable14. His ideas are invariably condemned as _ by his colleagues.A. imaginative B. ingenious C. impractical D. theoretical15. The heat in summer is no less _ here in this mountain region.A. concentrated B. extensive C. intense D. intensive 16.Once a picture is proved to be a forgery, it becomes quite _.A. invaluable B. priceless C. unworthy D.worthless17.She answered with an _ “No” to the request that she attend the public hearing.A. eloquent B. effective C. emotional D. emphatic18.Everyone who has visited the city agrees that it is _ with life.A. vibrant B. violent C. energetic D. full19. The first two stages in the development of civilized man were probably the invention of weapons and the discovery of fire, although nobody knows exactly when he acquired the use of the _. A.latter B.latest C.later D.last 20. With _ exceptions, the former president does not appear in public now. A.rare B.unusual C.extraordinary D.unique 21. We have been hearing _accounts of your work.A.favoured B.favourable C.favourite D.favouring 22. During the summer holiday season there are no _ rooms in this seaside hotel.A.empty B.blank C.deserted D.vacant23. I think you can take a(n) _ language course to improve your English. A.intermediate B.middle C.medium D.mid24. The popularity of the film shows that the reviewers fears were completely_ . A. unjustified B. unjust C. misguided D. unaccepted 25. The head of the Museum was _ and let us actually examine the ancient manuscripts. A. promising B. agreeing C. pleasing D. obliging 26. The partys reduced vote was _ of lack of support for its policies. A. indicative B. positive C. revealing D. evident 27. There has been a _ lack of communication between the union and the management. A. regretful B. regrettable C. regretting D. regretted 28. The _ family in Chinese cities now spends more money on housing than before. A. normal B. average C. usual D. general 29. During the summer holiday season it is difficult to find a (n) _ room in the hotels here. A. empty B. vacant C. free D. deserted 30. You must insist that students give a truthful answer _ with the reality of their world. A. relevant B. simultaneous C. consistent D. practical 31. In order to repair barns, build fence, grow crops, and care for animals a farmer must indeed be_. A. restless B. skilled C. strong D. versatile 32. Although he has become rich, he is still very _ of his money. A. economic B. thrifty C. frugal D. careful 33.Many people are _ to insect bites, and some even have to go tohospital. A. insensitive B. allergic C. sensible D. infected 34.The chances of a repetition of these unfortunate events are _ indeed. A. distant B. slim C. unlikely D. narrow35.The diversity of tropical plants in the region represents a seemingly_ source of raw materials, of which only a few have been utilized. A. exploited B. controversial C. inexhaustible D. remarkable 36. Dreams are_ in themselves, but when combined with other data, they can tell us much about the dreamer. A. uninformativeB. startling C. harmless D. uncontrollable37My cousin likes eating very much, but he isnt very _ about the food he eats. A. special B. peculiar C. particular D. specific 38. We should always bear in mind that _ decisions often result in serious consequences. A. urgent B.instant C. prompt D. hasty 39. In the face of unexpected difficulties, he demonstrated a talent for quick, _ action. A. determining B. defensive C. demanding D. decisive40. Because of the economic crisis, industrial output in the region remained_.A. motionless B. inactive C. stagnant D. immobile41. For the advertised position, the company offers a(n) _ salary and benefits package.A. generous B. plentiful C. abundant D. sufficient42. School started on a _ cold day in February. A. severe B. bitter C. such D. frozen 副词1. Last Sunday she came to visit us out of the blue. The italicized phrase meansA. unexpectedly B. unhappily C. untidily D. unofficially2. First, we need to find out what his scheme is, and then act _.A. sensitively B. imaginatively C. efficiently D. accordingly3.I must leave now._,if you want that book Ill bring it next time.A.Accidentally B.Incidentally C.Eventually D.Naturally4.Personal computers are no longer something beyond the ordinary people; they are_ available these days.A.promptly B.instantly C.readily D.quickly5. This spacious room is _ furnished with just a few articles in it.A. lightly B. sparsely C. hardly D. rarely6.We met Mary and her husband at a party two months ago. _ weve had no further communication.A. Thereof B. Thereby C. Thereafter D. Thereabouts7. I arrived at the airport so late that I _ missed the plane. A. only B. quite C. narrowly D. seldom 8. The teacher _ expects his students to pass the university entrance examination. A. confidentially B. proudly C. assuredly D. confidently9. Rite of Passage is a good novel by any standards;_, it should rank high on any list of science fiction. A. consistently B. consequently C. invariably D. fortunately10.Your advice would be _ valuable to him who is now at a loss as to whatto do first. A. exceedingly B.excessively C. extensively D. exclusively 11.The chairman of the company said that new techniques had _improved their production efficiency. A. violently B. severely C. extremely D. radically12. The teacher told the students to stay in the classroom and they did _ . A. absolutely B. accidentally C. accordingly D. accurately 13. The team has been working overtime on the research project_ . A. lately B. just now C. late D. long ago 名词1. Come on, Jack, tell me the story. Dont keep me in _.A. suspense B. suspending C. suspension D. suspender2. We all know that Mary has had a strict _.A. growth B. upbringing C. development D. cultivation3. Do you own your apartment or are you a _ ?A. tenant B. customer C. client D. proprietor4. Representatives from the companies indicated that they should go on working together in _.A. unity B. entity C. partners D. partnership5. The person he interviewed was _ his