2008年职称英语综合类教材新增部分内容(二)

词汇练习6：

*1.  With immense relief, I stopped running.

     A) much                B) enormous

     C) little              D) extensive

*2.  The scientists began to accumulate a huge mass of data.

     A) build up              B) put up

     C) make up              D) clear up

*3.  When Jack¹ eventually overtook the last truck he pulled over to the inside lane.

     A) skipped               B) passed

     C) reached               D) led

*4.  Because of the popularity of the region, it is advisable to book hotels in advance.

     A) possible              B) profitable

     C) easy                  D) wise

*5.  Data from Voyager II have presented astronomers² with a puzzle about why our outermost³ planet exists.

     A) problem              B) mystery

     C) question             D) point

*6.  He rolled up his trouser leg to exhibit his wounded knee.

     A) spread                B) open

     C) show                  D) examine

*7.  Why can't you stop your eternal complaining!

     A) everlasting           B) long

     C) monotonous            D) lengthy⁴

*8.  This poem depicts⁵ the beautiful scenery of a small town in the South.

     A) describes             B) draws

     C) writes                D) introduces

*9.  The telephone system is no longer operative.

     A) running               B) moving

     C) rotating              D) working

*10. Hundreds of buildings were wrecked⁶ by the earthquake

     A) shaken               B) fallen

     C) damaged              D) trembled

*11. The latest car model embodies⁷ many new improvements.

     A) consists of           B) includes

     B) makes up              D) marks

*12. Thick clouds obscured the stars from view..

     A) darkened             B) held

     C) blackened            D) prevent

*13. The parents have to restrain their daughter from running out into the street.

     A) disallow             B) reduce

     C) prevent              D) confine

*14. The discovery was sensational⁸.

     A) sexy                 B) surprising

     C) exceptional          D) exciting

*15. After supper we usually take a stroll around the park for about an hour.

     A) walk                 B) rest

     C) bath                 D) breath

答案：

1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B

6. C 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. C

11.B 12.D 13.C 14.D 15.A