Vocabulary
Lesson1
1. There has been much opposition from some social groups, ______ from the farming community. A. straightforwardly B. notably C. virtually D. exceptionally
2. The ______ view in Britain and other Western countries associates aging with decline, dependency, isolation, and often poverty. A. predominant B. credulous C. inclusive D. sustainable
3. But gifts such as these cannot be awarded to everybody, either by judges or by the most ___ of governments.
A. tough B. demanding C. diverse D. benign
4. The foreman read the ______ of guilty fourteen times, one for each defendant. A. prejudice B. verification C. verdict D. punishment
5. They fear it could have a(n) ______ effect on global financial markets. A. sizeable B. adverse C. beneficial D. consequential
6. The UN threatened to ______ economic sanctions if the talks were broken off. A. engage B. pursue C. abandon D. invoke
7. There are at least four crucial differences between the new ______ and the old government. A. regime B. hegemony C. complex D. federation
8. These questions ______ a challenge to established attitude of superiority toward the outside world.
A. evolve B. constitute C. tolerate D. aroused
9. Because of this, a strong administrative ______ was needed to plan the use of scarce resources, organize production and regulate distribution. A. apparatus B. constitution C. insistence D. promotion
10. I learnt that there are no genuinely ______ animals in this area, all the animals were brought here from other places. A. endangered B. domesticated C. indigenous D. extinct
Lesson 2
1. Would passengers please turn off your electronic devices before the commencement of the flight?
A.boarding B.landing C.take-off D.check-in
2.My father appreciated the calligraphy of the 18th century very much. A.ideology B.artistry C.philosophy D.handwriting
3. At first the president threatened to dismiss me, but later he relented. A.softened B.regretted C.withdrew D.altered 4. My grandma is so naive,as to believe everything she read.
A.ignorant B.credulous C.amiable D.vulnerable
5. The intuition of the language is a must for a competent translator.
A.master B.inspiration C.familiarity D.sense
6.Afer being appointed manager,Bob underwent a subtle change in his attitude.
A.enormous B.terrible C.delicate D.slight
7. People like to say that knowledge can change one’s destiny.
A.career .B.fate C.nature D.character 8. The city was almost flattened by the devastating earthquake.
A.destructive B.widespread C.abrupt D.inevitable 9. This medicine should be applied as a remedy, but for external use only. A.short-term B.outside C.oral D.spare 10. The newspaper seeks to be independent of political dogma.
A.parties B.influence C.platforms D.doctrines
Lesson 4
1. Though he had apologized, she raised a query on his sincerity. A.trust B.request C.examination D.question
2. Discipline in Mr. Brown's class becomes very slack. A.strict B.loose C.serious D.uncontrollable
3. We couldn't believe that the joke was a nasty hit at him. ～
A.malicious B.lethal C.footy D.gentle
4. The winner's complacent smile annoyed some people. A.scornful B.humorous C.contented D.ironical
5. This make-over has to start with the most basic societal unit一the family.
A.task B.improvement C.measure D.change
6. A Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education Accreditation System will be put into practice in California next school year.
A.Primary B.Elementary C.Higher D.Graduate
7.The ambassador presented her credentials to the monarch. A.certificates B.gifts C.statements D.respects
8.It seems that the only way out is to cut some programs and downsize our organization
A.make do B.cut short C. lay off D. shut down
9.The invaders were brutish and coarse to the villagers. A.brutal B.fierce C.wicked D.vicious
10.His new theory has caused a sensation throughout the civilized world. A．success B.reaction C.excitement D.sense
Lesson 6
1. I advocate a holistic recognition that biology and culture interpenetrate in an inextricable manner.
A. complicated B. unavoidable C. customary D. incomprehensible
2. The romantic painting movement introduced a taste for the mysterious as well as a love of the picturesque and sublime nature.
A. immense B. fascinating C. magnificent D. enchanting
3. One important feature of the period was the growth of Buddhism. Its adherents honored the Buddha in order to be reborn in his paradise .
A. sponsors B. supporters C. advocators D. advisors
4. As censorship was extremely strict in that period, little authentic news came out of the country .
A. negative B. disastrous C. official D. reliable
5. If a block of wood is completely immersed in water, the upward force is greater than the weight of the wood.
A. dipped B. pressed C. forced D. pushed
6. According to Zhuangzi, a Daoist philosopher of the late 4th century B.C., through mysticalunion with the Dao the individual could transcend nature and even life and death.
A. dissolve B. upraise C. surpass D. depress
7. As economic growth ground to a halt , the local populations grew more and more disaffected.
A. indifferent B. resentful C. unvalued D. indignant
8. Capitalism was beset by cycles of \and bust\periods of expansion and prosperity followed by economic collapse and waves of unemployment.
A. failure B. transition C.loss D. depression
9. At that time , life was nearly as taxing for all-black bands: black musicians were required to use kitchen entrances and service elevators, which forced them to confront the ugly realities of racial discrimination.
A. miserable B. Hard C. unbearable D. harsh
10. Modern and implicit censorship has nothing like the power of the old system and contrary opinion is never entirely stifled.
A. released B. arrested C. retarded D. prohibited
Lesson 7
1. Since she married her second husband she has lived a life of elegant ease. A.wealthy B.refined C.careless D.pleasant
2.Some intrepid individuals were still prepared to make the journey. A.tough B.fearless C.aggressive D.reckless
3.They said on the wedding that they belonged perpetually to each other一for life or for death. A. in all B. for good C. on earth D.by far
4. The new model of the sport car is superbly engineered and a pleasure to drive. A.marvelously B.subtly C.elaborately D.especially
5. The old lady became increasingly fragile after her operation. A.sensitive B.unreasonable C.weak D.healthy
6. He deserves perpetual isolation from his species for his churlish inhospitality.
A.ill-natured B.cherished C.indifferent D.harmful
7. Life in the Aran Islands has always been bleak and difficult. A.peaceful B.dim C.hard D.needy
8.Nobody likes that old man who bitches about everything. A.scolds B.boasts C.complains D.dictates
9. The liberal party held a convention to agitate for reforms. A.push B.postpone C.propose D.run
10. It's good news that the Governor and lawmakers are finally talking to each other,however sullenly.
A.slowly B.hospitably C.off-handedly D.reluctantly
Lesson 8
1. The company began aggressive advertising campaigns, increased its variety of beers, and further expanded its markets. By 1991 Coors beer was available in all 50 states. It also worked to improve its image and quell（制止, 结束, 镇压）ongoing boycotts. A. investigate B. condemn C. crush D. forbid
2. With his strong right-wing views, and close affiliation（联系，隶属） to the military, he'd long been regarded as a sworn enemy of the people. A. emotion B. association C. communication D. reaction
3. Adams supported what became known as the Boston tea party, and thereafter he firmly supported the patriotic（爱国的）measures that led step by step to American independence. A. passionate B. moderate C. radical D. nationalistic
4. The best hope is that we will have a rapid mobilization（动员） of international opinion in support of the movement. A. calling up B. bringing up C. catching up (with) D. getting up 5. When he was there (be present), he often gave food and coins to the destitute（贫苦的）children who lived on the street. A. deserted B. poor C. homeless D. despaired
6. Combining social commentary with rhythmic lyrics(词), heavy bass beats, and remixed or original melodies, rap is one of the most controversial of black musical forms. A. words B. music C. band D. dance
7. The history of newspapers, magazines, and other publications in the country has varied, depending upon the level of censorship(书报审查制度) in the ruling government. A. support B. sponsor C. control D. restoration
8. The cause of the incidence has been kept off the air in the radio by the administration. A. secret B. not broadcasted C. publicized D. not known
9. He took out a court injunction (法令，判决) against the newspaper demanding the return of the document.
A. sentence B. bias C. suspension D. order
10. A great cheer went up from the crowd as they caught sight of their idol(偶像). A. figure B. idea C. hero D. foe(敌人)