公共英语选择题练习.doc

一、 单选题（共30道试题，共60分。）1.VTed is so intelligent that he has invented a kind of automatic pen.A. gentleB. able C. smartD. obedient2. What do you think about the principal actor in the movie?A. most important B. most famousC. most handsomeD. most humorous3. His homework was virtually finished.A. hardlyB. almostC. completelyD. totally4. Im nearsighted and the room is quite dark. Consequently I had great difficulties in finding the right button to turn on the light.A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. OtherwiseD. In the end5. Her necklace is very beautiful.Its made of genuinepearls.A. preciousB. realC. rareD. expensive6. Mary really made a hit in her first performance yesterday evening.A. won first prize B. made a fool of herselfC. exerted great influence D. achieved great success 7. He dreamed of being a great composer in the future.A. a person who writes compositionsB. a person who writes musicC. a person who studies compositionsD. a person who writes drama8. Julia: We knew little about what questions would be asked.Dianne: _ (showing criticism)A. He should have told us.B. You didnt? Neither did I.C. I wish he had told us.D. Im really sorry to hear that. 9. The president cared much for the security of his family members.A. healthB. safetyC. activityD. mentality10. When you are asleep your unconscious part of your mind is still working.A. hidden B. subconsciousC. preciousD. useful11. The low salary is her principal reason for leaving the job.A. mainB. onlyC. soundD. ideal12. How can I adjust myself to the new life on campus?A. devote myselfB. apply myselfC. contribute myselfD. make myself suitable13.He has accomplished this tough task within 3 days. A. performed B. achievedC. finished successfully D. cherished14. Im afraid I have no alternativebut to tell you the truth.A. wayB. chance C. choiceD. change15. Kevin: So you think that the Internet is not good for us?Roger: _ (giving clarification)A. Yes, thats right. The Internet has so many bad effects.B. What Im getting at is that we should make good use of it.C. No, thats not my opinion. You misunderstood me.D. To me, its true. The Internet indeed has some bad effects.16. The flight may be a bit bumpy but it will be much faster.A. longB. unsafeC. luxuriousD. uncomfortable17. At eighteen he had been captivated by a charming lady named Sybil.A. likedB. cheatedC. attractedD. pursued18. Jane: Television is really harmful to children. There is so much sex and violence on TV these days.Mike: _ (showing mild agreement)A. Thats absolutely true.B. Thats no exaggeration.C. You have a point here.D. I think so, too.19. Wendy: What are you going to do during the winter break?John: _ (stating a tentative plan)A. Ill definitely look for a part-time job.B. Perhaps Ill go home right away.C. Ive planned to visit my aunt in Shanghai.D. I dont know yet, but I certainly wont stay on campus.20. Fortunately, he survived the accident, safe and sound.A. cheerfulB. happyC. satisfiedD. unharmed21. Im not sure whether this kind of socket is available in this hardware shop.A. expensiveB. acceptableC. usefulD. obtainable22. Womens social status in China has greatly improved.A. identityB. positionC. roleD. right23. The small company will be incorporated into the well-known IBM next month.A. coordinatedB. togetherC. combinedD. made24. .Bob: Hi, Ted. How have you been?Ted: _(initiating a topic)A. Pretty good. Tell you what, Ive just returned from Taiwan.B. Hi, Bob. Fancy meeting you here.C. Just fine. How are you doing these days? D. Well, Im rushing to my class. Ill talk to you later. 25. The mother is very possessive about her youngest son.A. wants all the possession ofB. is very strict withC. wants all the affection ofD. is very kind to26. Nick: Tell you what, Ive decided to take the TOEFL test next month.Susan: _ (expecting more information about what Nick says)A. No kidding! I cant believe it.B. Really?! I suppose you must be well prepared.C. Im going to take the test too.D. Oh, come on!27. Sexual discrimination should be eliminated in the whole world.A. paid attention toB. carefully examinedC. done away withD. struggled against28. In wartime everyone should do his bit for the country, either at the front or at home.A. attribute toB. account forC. do his best forD. contribute to29. Andrew: Im sorry to tell you that you failed the mid-term exam.Connie: