500题英语专业四级练习(语法、词汇).doc

英语专业四级练习（语法、词汇）500题

I．冠词
1. An art gallery is a room, where works of art are shown.
2. Suddenly a fire broke out in the room and everything in it was soon on fire.
3. Changchun, capital of Jilin Province, is as important an industrial center as Shenyang.
4. He is such a selfish man that he hasn't the least concern for others.
5. Towards the evening cold rain began to fall.
6. Bacon and eggs is a common Sunday breakfast in England.
7. Mr. Ma can not only play chess very well but also play the piano.
8. Professor Jones, the man who discovered the new drug that everyone is talking about, refused to give a press conference.
9. He was taken prisoner in the war and spent the next two years in a prisoner-of-war camp in the south.
10. The computer is more essential to a modern business than the typewriter. 主语
11. They were rather disappointed at the result of the test.
12. We tried to settle the problem with them as soon as possible, but they seemed to be lacking in sincerity.
13. At an early age she already showed a talent for music.
14. I feel rather doubtful about the result of the experiment.
15. Despite the severe cold, tourism was in full swing.活跃；正在全力进行中
16. Passengers may leave bulky articles under the stairs with the conductor's permission.
17. You won't get in in the end of the act.
18. He said he was in debt and asked me for a loan of $50.
19. What tremendous achievements we have made on all fronts in the past few years!在各条战线上
20. John is unfortunately devoid of a sense of humour.没有；缺乏的
21. Beyond the simple pleasure of flying, kites have been used to lift or tow objects.？？？
22. The decline of the mechanical player piano is attributed to the spread not piano music, but of all forms of music played by phonograph, radio, and television.
23. Paper money printed by banks must be exchanged for metal money on demand.
24. he has always gone through strange hobbies like collecting bottle tops and inventing secret codes.
25. He criticized everything and everybody and even ran down his few friends.
26. Human facial expressions differ from those of animals in the degree at which they can be deliberately controlled and modified.
27. Ordering to a laser to operate, stimulated emission must predominate over absorption throughout the laser medium.命令激光运作时，受激发射必须通过激光介质来支配
28. An increase in wages is an incentive of better work.刺激，动机
29. Wine and song are appropriate at the occasion.
30. He climbed up into the tree and picked all the fruit beyond reach.够不着；找不到；消失
31. The old man invested all his money in a chicken farm and got rich.
32. He had approached every friend and acquaintance for help in vain, and now he was at his wit's end.无计可施；江郎才尽
33. The fishermen gathered abalone with a depth of seven feet.
34. All living organisms constantly absorb carbon 14 around this existence.
35. Light comes in in the window.
36. The young worker expressed the indignation at being dismissed without any reason.愤怒
37. Science has brought into many changes in our life.使进入某种状态
38. By onetime, Manchester, New Hampshire, was the home of the most productive cotton mills in the world.棉纺厂
39. If something is out of the question, it is impossible.不可能；不知底细；根本谈不上，不值得考虑(或讨论)的
40. She wants to know whether the measures have been agreed to.同意；接受；允诺
41. He felt it rather difficult to make a stand in the opinion of the majority.采取坚定立场
42. When my aunt lost her cat last summer, it turned in a week later at a house in the next village.表将来
43. To our delight, she quickly adapted herself to this situation.
44. If there is space available, the deadline for applying for an undergraduate college or school may be extended.申请本科学院或学校的期限会延长
45. The death of the President is a loss regretted for all.尽管，虽然
46. The TV station probably will be back to the air no earlier than this afternoon because of difficulties in locating a part.电视台会恢复播放
47. He is indifferent to hardships and dangers. 不在乎；漠不关心；谁输谁赢；冷漠
48. You can't go out of your promise now; we are depending on you.
49. I knew her in sight but I have never actually spoken to her.在即，在望；看得见；被看到
50. Sugar is good for most people, but harmful in diabetics.糖尿病
51. Large losses may occur from insurance claims made by people through legal action.
52. Professor Thomason specializes in American literature.专门从事，专门研究；专门经营
53. The police are looking into the mysterious disappearance of a well-known banker.
54. He is a bad influence on the children.影响
55. It is not easy to distinguish between an American and a Canadian.
56. Ms Simms is very sensitive to criticism.感觉
57. It is an exception to the rules.例外
58. She solved the problem at a stroke.一下子
59. Death always taken us by surprise, even though we know it is inevitable.出其不意地
60. The lady insists on her constitutional right to a passport in her maiden name.权利
连词
61. A doctor by training as he was, he proved himself to be a greater writer.按照
62. How that the stress of examinations is over, we can all relax. ？？？
63. It will rain, for the barometer is falling.
64. We won't encourage him to do that even if he is in good health. ？？？为什么even though不可以
65. His father had promised to buy him a computer provided he behaved himself.倘若
66. They climbed to the top of the hill in order that they could get a bird's-eye view of the city.
67. You don't have to worry while we are here.
68. The teachers whispered in case they should disturb the students.
69. Such snobbish people as you described are to be found everywhere.
70. The doctors must have spared no pains to treat the patient for he has recovered from his serious injury.
71. Human behavior is mostly a product of learning, whereas the behavior of an animal depends mainly on instinct. 而 (引导与主句内容相对比的评论)
72. Wood furniture does not depreciate in value if properly handled and protected贬值.
73. Research into the dynamics of storms风暴动力学 is directed toward improving the ability to predict these events and thus to minimize damage and avoid loss of life.
74. Despite the large amount of time devoted to listening every day, most college students do not listen effectively.
75. The Smithsonian 史密森尼（美国博物馆）Institution preserves more than sixty-five million items of scientific, historical, or artistic interest, thus winning the popular title "attic of the nation."国家的阁楼
76. The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new;besides, it was in excellent condition.
77. Larry helped me finish my work and that was very kind of him. 那 (指前面句子提过的想法或情形)
You use at that after a statement which modifies or emphasizes what you have just said. 而且[强调]
例：Success never seems to come but through hard work, often physically demanding work at that.
成功不通过努力工作似乎是无法取得的，而且往往是很耗费体力的工作。
78. Nature not only gave the Middle Atlantic region fine harbors, but endowed it with a first-class system of inland waterways内陆水道.
If you endow something with a particular feature or quality, you provide it with that feature or quality. 赋予 (某种特征或品质)
79. I have little doubt about his competence;moreover he is well-qualified for the job.
You use moreover to introduce a piece of information that adds to or supports the previous statement. 此外
80. I am telling you this lest you should make a mistake.以免
81. Neon is said to be inert[化学] 惰性的 because it does not react easily with other substances.
82. "Would you rather watch T.V or go for a walk?" "Even though the T.V program is good this afternoon, I think I need the exercise more."
83. Since you are free tonight, why not drop in and play chess with me?
A. For B. Since C. Because D. Even if
84. Since people depend on such a great extent on forest, every effort must be made to preserve trees and wildlife.
A. How B. That C. Since D. Which
85. Before he did anything else, Mr. Williams spent a year haunting medical institutions and getting introductions to scientists of his repute.
86. Although he lived most of his adult life on the Continent, Jakes Joyce's fiction was always set in Ireland.
87. He insisted on his opinion despite strong opposition.
Despite of its own difficulties, China still helped the African people build a project like Tanzania-Zambia railway.不管；不顾
We shall be victorious in despite of difficulties
88. The reason for my long absence from class was that I was ill for 2 weeks.
89. John is probably the most popular masculine name in the Western world, although it is spelled differently in different languages.
The army were still fighting in spite of heavy casualties.
For all that it has recently been overtaken by China in global rankings, Japan remains an economic powerhouse.
90. Unlike so-called "art" or "serious" music, modern jazz is not completely written down before it is played.介词和······不同
情态动词
91. I shall be busy next Monday, I shall be having classes the whole morning and shall be attending a lecture in the afternoon.将来进行时
92. The boss ordered that the goods be delivered at once.
93. I am determined that my son shall have a better start than I did.???
A. can B. shall C. must D. will
94. You mustn't drive fast, there is a speed limit here. Moreover, we have plenty of time, so you needn't drive so fast.
95. You needn't worry about her. She may have gets well already.
96. They are all favour of his suggestion that the expenses be reduced.
97. Sharon was supposed to be here at nine o'clock. She must have forgotten about our meeting.
98. As the sky grew darker, it became obvious to us that the boys would have to finish the game quickly if they wanted to avoid the storm.
99. Shout more loudly. He can't have heard you.
100. Don't bother me. Do what you will, I don't care.

虚拟语气
101. They wouldn't be feeling so tired if they hadn’ t been walking for a whole day. √
102. It is absurd that women should be paid less than men for doing the same work.
103. If we should accept their terms, we would go bankrupt.用于条件句，表示事情发生的可能性
104. What would happen supposing he were here?
105. If not for the open-door poling, the situation in China will never be what it is today.
106. But for the traffic jam, we _______ earlier.
A. should arrive B. should have arrived
C. shall arrive D. shall have arrived
107. As the fog is too heavy, they can't across the river by ferry boat, I wish the fog ____.
A. disperses B. dispersed C. has dispersed D. would dispersed
108. I would have come sooner but I ________ that you were waiting.
A. didn't know B. haven't known C. hadn't known D. don't know
109. John would rather _____ a day off than worked yesterday week.
A. have taken B. take C. be taken D. be taking
110. ______, he would not have studied at Harvard.
A. If it weren't for you B. If it had not been for the scholarship
C. If I were you D. If he got no scholarship
111. I wish that I _____ the concert last night.
A. could B. had attended C. could have attended D. attended
112. If only I _______ the books on the reading list before I attended the lecture.
A. have seen reading B. would have read
C. have read D. had read
113. If I had know he would come, I _______ for him.
A. would wait B. will wait C. would have waited D. will have waited
114. If you had gotten up on time this morning you ______ late.
A. would be not B. would have been
C. wouldn't have been D. wouldn't have not been
115. I wish I ________ the letter sooner.
A. had wrote B. have written C. could be writing D. had written
116. If the sun _______, the players could have finished the game.
A. had shine B. did shine C. were shining D. had shone
117. If she ______ the measles, she could have gone to the park.
A. hadn't B. hadn't had C. had had D. haven't
118. If we _______, we could have made it.
A. had worked hard B. would have worked hard
C. did worked hard D. work hard
119. The policemen would have caught the murderer _______ a few minutes earlier.
A. were they to arrive B. had they arrived
C. if they should have arrived D. if they would have arrived
120. Had Paul received six more votes in the last election, he _______ our chairman now.
A. must have been B. would have been C. were D. would be
121. Little _______ a year ago that I would be studying here today in Britain.
A. I thought B. thought I C. I did think D. did I think
122. Not until ______ himself seriously ill.
A. he had completed the task did he find
B. had he completed the task did he find
C. he completed the task had he found
D. did he complete the task he had found
123. In vain _______ to get in touch with the Embassy.
A. they tried B. tried they C. did they try D. they have tried
124. Seldom _____ him fly into such a rage since I knew him.
A. I sew B. I have seen C. had I seen D. have I seen
125. Only by carrying out an open-door poling ______.
A. our country can be developed
B. can be our country developed
C. can our country develop
D. our country can develop
126. I can assure you that under no circumstances _______ his motherland.
A. he will betray B. will he betray
C. he will not betray D. will be not betray
127. The kids dare not walk on the ice. Neither _____ to skate on it.
A. they dare B. do they dare C. dare they D. daren't they
128. In the room _______ with three legs and a few broken chairs.
A. could only be found a table B. could only a table chairs
C. a table could only be found D. only could be a table found
129. In the corner of the room ______.
A. a small round wooden table was
B. was a small round wooden table
C. a wooden small round table was
D. was a wooden small round table
130. Up _____ into the air when the ten-second countdown was over.
A. the rocket shot B. shot the rocket
C. was the rocket shot D. the rocket was shot
131. _____ the Washington Monument and the Capitol, Washington D. C. would be a completely horizontal city.
A. It were not for B. For it were not
C. Were it not for D. weren't it for
132. ______, I'll marry him all the time.
A. Being he rich or poor B. Was he rich or poor
C. Be he rich or poor D. Whether rich or poor
133. A sneeze cannot be performed voluntarily, _____ be easily suppressed.
A. nor cat it B. and cannot it C. nor it can D. it cannot
134. Few of the gold seekers who flocked to California were experienced miners ______ that they had to be.
A. but neither did they feel B. neither did they feel
C. and so did they feel D. and they felt too
135. ______, their help, we would not have succeeded.
A. Hadn't been for B. Had not it been for
C. Had it not been for D. It hadn't been for
136. "I'm not going to buy that book." "______. It's too expensive."
A. I don't either B. So am I C. Neither am I D. I am not too
137. Home is home, _______ ever so homely.
A. it is B. it were C. be it D. it be
138. ______ about the tragedy, we would never have come without first calling.
A. If we hear B. If we heard C. Had we heard D. W