C) with an interval D) without interval
311. The fair is _____ a symbol of the development of China‘s foreign trade.
A) by itself B) for itself C) in itself D) of itself 312. Don‘t have him for a friend : he is nothing______ a criminal. A) for B) to C) but D) like
313. John and Mary couldn‘t sell all of the lemonade at five cents a cup so they have it _____ for three cents a cup. A) by sale B) on sale C) to sale D) from sale 314. I had planned to go at once, but _____ I decided to wait for a few days. A) in thought B) beyond thought C) on second thoughts D) at first thought 315. Theory is based on practice and ____ serves practice. A) by turns B) in turn C) on the turn D) out of turn
316. I know Mr. Jones _____; I know who he is but I have never spoken to him. A) on sight B) at sight C) with sight D) by sight
317. When they were first marrie4d they lived with the husband‘s parents, but now they have a house _____ their own. A) in B) of C) all D) into 318. I t wasn‘t such a good dinner _____ she had promised us. A) what B) which C) as D) that
319 When you write an essay, please remember not to _____ off the point. A) wander B) drop C) stroll D) walk 320. Mr. Smith‘s article has been published in the latest _____ of Science.
A) copy B) volume C) magazine D) issue
321. The U.S .is known as a great ―melting pot‖ _____ its people are of different nationalities from all over the world. A) as B) since C) for D) because 322. The destruction of these treasures was a loss for mankind that no amount of money could _____-.
A) come up with B) stand up to
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C) put up with D) make up for
323. When environmental conditions change radically, some life forms _____.
A) die out B) die off C) die hard D) die back 324. _____ nobody was very enthusiastic, they decided to cancel the trip. A) Even though B) As soon as C) While D) Seeing that
325. It is because she is too inexperienced _____ she dies not know how to deal with the situation. A) so B) therefore C) that D) so that 326. Stormy applause broke forth _____ Julius, a pop star, appeared on the stage. A) one moment B) at any moment C) this moment D) the moment 327. It is still in excellent condition ______it was built 600 years ago. A) provided that B) supposing that C) in that D) considering that 328. In _____, the house is like the letter S. A) form C) shape
B) figure D) pattern
329. Aged and weak, Mrs. Maugham paid _____ visits to her old friends lately.
A) scarce B) rare C) insufficient D) inadequate
330. Learning a foreign language is a question of learning new skills, of a question of _____ new knowledge. A) obtaining B) attaining C) getting D) acquiring 331. After they had reached the top of the mountain, they returned to the _____ camp. A) basis B) foundation C) base D) essence 332. It was said that the Japanese once tried to purchase _____ in California. A) earth B) ground C) hand D) soil 333. Timber is a useful _____ for building houses. A) matter B) object C) substance D) material
334. Mary‘s white shirt was badly _____ with ink as the ink bottle overturned and spilt over. A) marked B) signed C) stained D) colored 335. When I ask you a question, I expect a _____ answer.
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A) punctual C) rapid B) fast D) prompt
336. Some passengers were hurt when the two buses _____on the corner.
A) hit B) knocked C) collided D) struck 337. Is there anyone who _____ the plans put forward by the committee? A) differs B) disagrees C) refuses D) opposes
338. Because of his noble birth, he claimed, he was _____ to a social position high above those of the commons. A) given B) credited C) granted D) entitled 339. Make sure you _____ your food properly before you swallow it. A) bite B) chew C) eat D) bark
340. Paper clips, drawing pins and safety-pins were _____ all over the floor in her office.. A) sprayed B) separated C) disposed D) scattered 341. The _____ of the lake is covered with reeds and rushes. A) beach B) shore C) ban D) coast
342. The precious manuscripts were hopelessly _____ by long exposure in the cold, damp cellar. A) damaged B) destroyed C) harmed D) ruined 343. That country is again _____ its military force which was defeated by the U.S. and its West Allies in 1992. A) building up B) building C) setting up D) setting 344. God is believed, in terms of religion, to have _____ the universe out of darkness and chaos. A) produced B) invented C) discovered D) created 345. Mr.Masson used to be a Christian, but he is now _____ to Buddhism. A) converted B) changed C) transformed D) reformed
346. Now that he has retired, he lives partly on his pension and partly on the _____ of his savings account. A) income B) fare C) tip D) interest 347. Mr.& Mrs. Li _____ spend their holidays in the mountains though occasionally they go to the seaside instead.
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A) usually C) constantly B) invariably D) always
348. We have little _____ information about the development of the West.
A) present B) modern C) up-to-date D) contemporary
349. That sound doesn‘t _____ in her mother tongue so it‘s difficult for him to pronounce. A) happen B) take place C) occur D) run 350. James Saxon has fallen into a queer _____ of walking on his head. A) custom B) tradition C) convention D) habit 351. After the theft of her car Mrs.Lamb put in an insurance ______ for $3,000. A) estimate B) assessment C)claim D) account 352. This author begins by ______to the early history of India. A) quote B) mention C) indicate D) refer
353. Acting is very _____and you have got to push yourself if you want to succeed. A) progressive B)competitive C) aggressive D) impressive 354. How can she be so ______ to the sufferings of the victims of the flood disaters. A) inferior B)immune C) indifferent D) indispensable 355. I‘m in no ______ this evening to listen to his silly jokes. A) mood B) emotion C) tendency D) sense 356. The manager asked me if I had any _____ experience. A) earlier B) before C) preliminary D) previous
357. She longed for a good marriage, a secure job and a guranteed income. In short, he wanted______. A) safety B) insurance C) stability D) security 358. It is against traffic _____ not to wear seat belts in a car. A) rule B) regulations C) law D) order 359. It is ______ well impossible to travel over these mountains in winter. A) pretty B) nice C) smart D) fair
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360. When he applied for a ______in the office of the local newspaper he was told to see the
manager. A) career B) profession C) location D) position 361. All cigarette packets carry _____ about the effects of smoking on health. A) an advice B) an alarm C) a warning D) an alert 362. Tom met Mary at a party, and it was love at first______. A) view B) vision C) sight D) look
363. All medicines should be kept out of the _____ of children. A) contact B) hand C) touch D) reach
364. The government gave a very ______ explanation of its plans for industrial development.
A) considerable B) comprehensive C) compound D) complicated 365. I‘m afraid I haven‘t got time to _____ the matter right now. A) go into B) get in with C) go around D) get into 366. It took the soldier a long time to _____ the death of his comrade. A) get aound B) get over C) get across D) get through 367. That book has been out of _____ for a long time. A) press B) print C) publication D) copy 368. Children often enjoy _____ in their parents‘ clothes. A) making up B) stand up C) dressing up D) washing up 369. No matter what happens, I will _____ you, so don‘t be afraid. A) stand up to B) stand for C) stand up for D) stand by
370. The man _____ fire to the department store deliberately and so he was arrested by the police. A) played B) set C) put D) caught 371. My boss insists on seeing everything in _____ before he makes a decision. A) red and blue B) green and yellow C) black and white D) black and blue
372. As a result of the radio _____ for help for the earthquake victims, over a million pounds has been raised. A) invention B) advertisement
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