No one’s face is perfectly________. For example, one eyebrow is often slightly higher than the other.
balanced
symmetric
similar
subtle
That was nosnapdecision on his part; he had weighed the matter in his mind long enough. The underlined part means________.
hasty
careless
reckless
desperate
Intermediate goals can be set at weekly or monthly________, depending on the time frame for the main goal.
bases
intervals
times
gaps
A dwindling minority can________a pension on which they could comfortably live, and not many have significant savings.
count in
count on
count out
count up
Aware that there would be trouble in the markets, she told him to________a planned software change to its systems.
call for
call on
call off
call out
Real confidence comes from knowing and accepting yourself—your strengths and________—in contrast to depending on affirmation from others.
limitations
restraints
boundaries
constraints
If they were________the right to vote, the country would no longer be a democratic state.
neglected
ignored
declined
denied
You can save money on a winter vacation, because there are often cheap tickets________then.
approachable
applicable
available
attainable
He willpresumablyresign in view of the complete failure of the research project. The underlined part means________.
adequately
subsequently
probably
doubtfully
In the sentence “He saw his face reflected in the water”, the italicized part is________.
the object
an adverbial
a complement
the subject
Which of the following italicized phrases indicates PURPOSE?
He wanted all the running of the business for himself.
I knew he worked for a security firm.
I thanked him for his help.
The knife for cutting sausage was sitting in the sink.
Which of the following italicized parts is a subject clause?
I have made it a rule that I keep diaries.
He will have it that our plan is really practical.
We take it that you will agree with us.
It is common knowledge that the whale is not a fish.
It is stability________destroys people’s ambition and barricades people’s steps.
which
what
that
/
You have to water the vegetables every day, ________?
don’t you
have you
haven’t you
do you
Which of the following italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?
He is doing his homework while his dog is playing outside.
They used to live in the same building when they were young.
While the party won the election, they had lost many votes from the lower class.
Work hard and you will benefit from it.
Whether we help him or not, he will succeed. The italicized part functions as an________in the sentence.
adverbial clause of condition
adverbial clause of time
adverbial clause of concession
adverbial clause of cause
The pair of words “lend” and “borrow” are________.
antonyms
hyponyms
homonyms
synonyms
Which of the following determiners (限定词) can be placed before both uncountable nouns and plural nouns?
A great deal of.
A few.
Much.
Enough.
Which of the fallowing sentences expresses UNWILLINGNESS?
Hard as my work is, I will try to meet the deadline.
I shall never do that again.
My sister will help figure it out.
This is what I have left for you.
When the________fabric is contrasted with the natural one, the difference is very apparent.
general
counterfeit
simulated
synthetic
The________between the two posts measures thirty meters.
pause
distance
recess
interlude
We were compelled to________our negotiation owing to an unexpected incident.
suspend
surrender
dismiss
sustain
There have always been reputable andcompetentscientists who have disagreed with new theories. The underlined part means________.
genuine
capable
distinct
earnest
They have a great stadium with great supporters and there is always a great________.
circumstance
atmosphere
surroundings
environment
Chinese people are usually described as hospitable, generous andamiable. The underlined part means________.
humble
modest
admirable
pleasant and friendly
The defendant is nowat the mercy ofjudges for his misbehavior. The underlined part means________.
at hand
under the control of
in the name of
beyond the mercy of
What politicianscherishmost is the benefits of their parties. The underlined part means________.
miss
remember
favor
learn
The process of the development of modernization can bemeasuredby the level of people’s living standards. The underlined part means________.
estimated
thought
considered
described
Scientists have known how toharnessthe limitless power of the sun. The underlined part means________.
accomplish
utilize
balance
circulate