新疆工程学院大学英语3

出自:新疆工程学院大学英语3

The American Red Cross is one of the volunteer organizations _______ purpose is to help the sick and the needy.　
(A) its
(B) that
(C) who
(D) whose

No sooner _______ than they began to work.
(A) they had arrived
(B) they would arrive
(C) had they arrived
(D) would they arrive

The man told me that by the end of the week he _______ away from his hometown for 20 years.
(A) has been
(B) will have been
(C) is to be
(D) would have been

I have two hobbies. One is fishing, ____ is cooking.　
(A) another
(B) the other
(C) else
(D) other

Planning so far ahead _____ no sense -- so many things will have changed 　　 by next year.　
(A) made
(B) is making
(C) makes
(D) has made

I often ______ the cooking for my family, but recently I have been too busy to do it.
(A) will do
(B) do
(C) am doing
(D) had done

In Britain people drive _____the left.　
(A) ：at
(B) ：on
(C) ：to
(D) ：in

When the girl heard the news, she could do nothing but ______ back home.　
(A) ：going
(B) ：went
(C) ：to go
(D) ：go

Large fish usually _____ small fish.　
(A) ：gather
(B) ：take on
(C) ：feed on
(D) ：organize

It.s high time ( ) bed!
(A) to go to
(B) go to
(C) went to
(D) to

They ______ thankful to have the opportunity to further their studies.　
(A) ：would like to be
(B) ：ought to be
(C) ：would rather be
(D) ：had better be

All things ____, the planned trip will have to be called off.　
(A) ：considered
(B) ：be considered
(C) ：considering
(D) ：having considered

Not only ______ our money, but we were also in danger of losing our lives.　
(A) ：we lost
(B) ：lost we
(C) ：we did lose
(D) ：did we lose

It is generally considered unwise to give a child ______ he or she wants.　
(A) ：however
(B) ：whatever
(C) ：whichever
(D) ：whenever

Xiao Lu won a ______ at the tennis match.　
(A) ：prize
(B) ：price
(C) ：praise
(D) ：present

He cannot be tired _______ he has walked only half a mile.　
(A) ：since
(B) ：whether
(C) ：when
(D) ：as long as

Free ______ of shampoo is distributed from door to door.　
(A) ：sample
(B) ：example
(C) ：product
(D) ：stock

As to who is to be hired, it is the Human Resources Department（）has the final say. 　
(A) whose
(B) those
(C) these
(D) that

You can experience a fast internet connection in（）the same way as you do in the office.
(A) more
(B) much
(C) better .
(D) most

the fact（）we may not be able to directly assist you does not mean your complaint isn.t valid.
(A) which
(B) whom
(C) who
(D) that

Generally, you should avoid（）business over a meal until your host gives a signal. 　　
(A) talk about
(B) talking about
(C) to talk about
(D) talked about

Nothing can prevent him _____ learning Chinese painting.　
(A) from
(B) by
(C) out
(D) in

The manager showed the new employee _______ to find the supplies.　
(A) what
(B) where
(C) that
(D) which

It is the general manager who makes the _______decisions in business.　
(A) beginning
(B) finishing
(C) first
(D) final

Computer software _____ some 70 percent of our range of products. 　　
(A) picks up
(B) focuses on
(C) accounts for
(D) is based on

One rainy night the policeman had a chance _____ with a gang of smugglers. 　　　
(A) acquaintance
(B) encounter
(C) account
(D) interview

Don’t take any action until you are fully _____ with the situation there. 　　　
(A) consented
(B) content
(C) obvious
(D) acquainted

The world is trying every means to _____the friendship between the two countries. 　　　
(A) raise
(B) promote
(C) arise
(D) protest

She was so _____ in her job that she didn’t hear someone knocking at the door. 　　　
(A) attracted
(B) drawn
(C) absorbed
(D) concentrated

The young people are _____ of their responsibility toward society.　
(A) consistent
(B) conscious
(C) sensitive
(D) sensual

Due to the fact that she was naturally timid, she shrank from any ____ social and cultural activities. 　　
(A) comprehension of
(B) study on
(C) success in
(D) participation in

Happiness doesn’t necessarily ______ money. 　　
(A) go for
(B) go through
(C) go back
(D) go with

When a fire____ at the National Exhibition in London, at least ten priceless paintings were completely destroyed.
(A) broke off
(B) broke out
(C) broke down
(D) broke up

He is late again today. I’ll ____ that he will not be late tomorrow. 　　
(A) refer to it
(B) look to him
(C) see to it
(D) turn to it

The idea of winning the eyes of the people around ____ powerfully to some youngsters, so they are eagerly identifying themselves. 　　
(A) defy
(B) expel
(C) attract
(D) appeals

Spitting on the ground is not only ______ but also harmful to others’ health. 　　
(A) blasting
(B) banging
(C) grabbing
(D) disgusting

Since evidence of the fraud came to light, Congress has been demanding a ______ investigation. 　　　
(A) horrible
(B) thorough
(C) thoughtful
(D) weird

So little ____ with each other that the neighbors could not settle their difference. 　　
(A) agreed did they
(B) did they agree
(C) they agree
(D) they did agree

It was not until he arrived in class _____ realized he had forgotten his book.
(A) when he
(B) that he
(C) and he
(D) he

He departed ____ 　to catch the train only to find his ticket was left in home. 　　　
(A) in hurry
(B) in haste
(C) in a haste
(D) with haste

If it were not for the fact that he was a millionaire, she ____ him.
(A) might never marry
(B) will never marry
(C) would never have married
(D) would never marry

There’s little chance that mankind would _____ a nuclear war. 　
(A) retain
(B) endure
(C) maintain
(D) survive

Medical research has shown that the widespread use of cigarettes contributes ___ the increaseof cancers.
(A) to
(B) for
(C) with
(D) towards

When traveling, you are advised to take travelers’ checks, which provide a secure _____ tocarrying your money in cash.
(A) preference
(B) selection
(C) choice
(D) alternative

Louis was asked to ___ the man who stole her purse. 　
(A) confirm
(B) recognize
(C) claim
(D) identify

The car ran over the child, but by a _____ he was unhurt. 　
(A) wonder
(B) marvel
(C) miracle
(D) surprise

The scientific quest is grounded in reason and ____ inference from known facts. 　
(A) logic
(B) practical
(C) magical
(D) logical

We agreed to accept ____ they thought was the best guide. 　
(A) whatever
(B) whomever
(C) whichever
(D) whoever

Evidence came up _____ specific sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old. 　
(A) what
(B) that
(C) which
(D) why

I am not sure whether I can gain any profit from the investment, so I can’t make a(n) ____ tohelp you.
(A) exact
(B) defined
(C) definite
(D) sure