1. The problem ________ when the students refused to do their homework. A. arose B. aroused C. rose D. raised
2. When he suddenly ________ up the subject of genetic engineering, there was an embarrassed silence. A. took B. brought C. showed D. came
3. ________ so many people in the United States been out of work as today. A. More than ever before
B. In the past, there have never C. Never before have
D. Formerly, there never were
4. It ________ as a shock to realize that I was not alone in the room. A. came B. appeared C. arrived D. reached
5. Since William had been seriously ill for several months, his parents were worried about ________ to return to school full-time. A. he wanted B. he wanting C. him to want D. his wanting
6. The association is ________ to raising funds to help the blind. A. conducted B. committed C. concentrated D. concerned
7. I won't ________ those children making a noise in my house! A. allow B. let C. have D. permit
8. The TV station, in ________ to massive popular demand, decided to continue the soap opera (肥皂剧). A. regard B. relation C. respect D. response
9. The opposition leaders ________ the government for not taking action sooner. A. warned B. criticized C. threatened D. urged
10. In some schools children who prefer to read books rather than ________ football become social outcasts (被抛弃者). A. play B. playing C. to play D. to playing
11. Others argue that since the earth has endured a long string of ice ages in the last two million to three million years, any warming is ________ to be temporary. A. seemed B. likely C. tended D. possible
12. ________ the concert had begun did we realize what a splendid show it was going to be. A. No sooner B. Only after C. Hardly D. Scarcely
13. ________, John has been to several foreign countries. A. Even he is young B. Young though he is C. In spite of he is young D. Young is as he
14. ________ they've got to know each other a little better, they get along just fine. A. Due to B. Ever since C. Now that D. Regardless of
15. She got a job as an assistant stage manager at the Cambridge Arts Festival Theatre, thinking that it might ________ to a career as a playwright (剧作家). A. pave the way B. work wonder C. point out
D. stand a chance
16. Human behavior is mostly a product of learning ________ the behavior of animals depends mainly on instinct. A. so B. unless C. if D. while
17. After so many days without rain, the ground quickly ________ the little rain that fell last night.
A. dropped B. flooded C. grasped D. absorbed
18. If you want to find a decent location for your own home, ________ Mr. Smith for advice. A. turn to
B. pass through C. shut in D. write up
19. Senior members of the staff competed eagerly ________ the position of sales manager in the company. A. in B. with C. for D. on
20. It was three British sportsmen who ________ banned drugs. A. were catching taking B. caught to take C. caught in taking D. were caught taking
21. The address book ________ the email addresses of your friends or groups of colleagues. A. makes it easy to recall B. makes it easy recall C. makes easy to recall D. makes recall it easy
22. She ________ her nervousness to the importance of the interview. A. contributed B. dedicated C. distributed D. attributed
23. We regret to ________ that it may not be possible to deal with every request. A. put off B. pass on C. help along D. point out
24. General Motors, one of the world's largest auto manufacturers, is expanding its ________ in this country. A. existence B. presence C. location
D. residence
25. ________ to the papers is restricted to Defense Department personnel only. A. Application B. Exception C. Access D. Glance
26. We were told that Sue would be ideal for the job, but she ________ badly when we talked to her.
A. came across B. fell out C. looked to D. brought up
27. ________ from the occasional late night party, our neighbors are very quiet. A. Apart B. But C. Except D. As
28. I don't know how we can make ________ on the timetable for any more courses. A. schedule B. place C. plan D. room
29. I'm sorry I forgot to write; I had so much else ________ my mind. A. over B. for C. on D. about
30. The boy ran out of the classroom without the teacher's _______. A. command B. conviction C. consent D. compromise
31. _______ the movie I would have finished my paper last Sunday. A. In spite of B. But for C. Because of D. As for
32. Be careful, _______ you'll fall down. A. on the contrary B. or rather C. or else D. as for
33. We must ______ that the experiment is controlled as rigidly as possible. A. assure B. secure C. ensure D. issue
34. It is useful to science _______ the earth as an object in space. A. to consider B. which considers C. considers
D. the consideration of
35. ________ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all. A. If you compare B. Compare them C. When compared D. A comparison
36. A baby might show fear of an unfamiliar adult, _______ he is likely to smile and reach out to another infant. A. if
B. wherever C. so that D. whereas
37. The student found the novel _______. It provided him with so much information about the subject.
A. enlightening B. confusing C. frustrating D. delighting
38. Sorry sir, we don't have wine or beer. We are only licensed to sell _______ drinks. A. pure B. sweet C. mild D. soft
39. Let's drink _______ Dicks' success in business. A. of B. for C. to D. with
40. The terrible noise is ______ me mad. A. turning B. setting C. driving D. putting