研究生英语精读教程（第三版上）Unit 1-5
Unit 1
1. Those who believed their religious leader’s prophecy that the end of the world would come soon went into a panic. A. announcement B. forecast C. prediction D. declaration
2. It became obvious when the boy floundered through the recitation in class today that he had not taken the trouble to do his homework. A. meditated B. faltered
C. contemplated D. staggered
3. The teacher told the students that they should avoid using clichés in their composition. A. popular proverbs B. well-known stories C. famous quotations D. trite expressions
4. After listening to the same old moral lesson all these years, the villagers became almost immune to it. A. insensitive to B. fed up with C. familiar with D. accustomed to
5. I can't claim credit for her English proficiency; after all, she only came to my class this semester.
A. ask for money B. expect payment
C. say that I deserve praise D. declare that I am grateful
6. Believe it or not, this popular novel now you see on every shelf was censored only a few years ago.
A. officially examined and banned B. despised by the general public C. sold out soon after its publication D. condemned by the critics
7.The party leader regards the result of the election as a personal triumph. A. victory B. celebration C. satisfaction D. propaganda
8.The immigration officer scrutinized his passport before he was allowed to leave. A. Stamped
B. examined C. returned D. issued
9. He suffered a long period of depression before his first suicide attempt. A. Inoculation B. hypertension C. ailments D. dejection
10. He was never able to enjoy the metropolitan delights of cinemas and theatres. A. artistic B. modern C. urban D. various
11. He quickly _____ behind the building to avoid being hurt by the stones thrown in his direction. A. eluded B. evaded C. escaped D. dodged
12. His dislike of the course may prove to be a _____ barrier he cannot overcome. A. Biological B. ideological C. spiritual
D. psychological
13. As the Cup Final was drawing closer, the injury of the best player was a _____ for the whole team.
A. misdemeanour B. mistrust C. misfortune D. mischief
14. The best solution to the problem can only be found by a process of trial and _____. A. error B. mistake C. success D. experiment
15. He thought that he might be able to avoid paying some of his taxes by taking advantage of the ______ in the law. A. circles B. loopholes C. exceptions
D. misunderstanding
16. When he lived in that remote place, radio was the only means he had to keep _____ of current events in the country. A. account B. trace
C. record D. track
17. ______ what is generally believed, the adjustment to this kind of work is quite easy. A. Contrary to B. Contrast with C. Controversial of D. Contradictory to
18. The flashing red light served as a ______ of danger ahead. A. predictor B. caution C. precaution D. prevention
19. Their confidence in him was greatly ______ by his prolonged hesitation before taking any action.
A. appreciated B. confirmed C. undermined D. cherished
20. Your headache is likely to ______ if its real cause is not identified and proper treatment administered accordingly. A. cure B. recover C. recur D. release
Unit 2
1. After his father died, Bill took on the management of the factory. A. got
B. undertook C. organized D. held
2. Those students who have access to his esoteric discussions were impressed by the scope of his thinking.
A. known by few B. known to all C. very lively D. quite popular
3. The music of the radio distracted me from my reading. A. engrossed B. confused C. refrain D. diverted
4. Abraham Lincoln was quintessential American patriot. A. great B. famous C. typical D. revered
5. Every now and then, the speaker interjected some witty remark. A. rejected B. criticized C. inserted D. jeered
6. Why do you get angry over such trivial matters? A. of great worth B. of great benefit C. of little worth D. of little help
7. The youngest boy was laughed at for his naive remarks. A. innocent B. witty C. amusing D. foolish
8. The lady rumpled her skirt by sitting on the seat while flying. A. disordered B. disarranged C. creased D. crashed
9. Thousands of people are needlessly slaughtered in road accidents in his country each year. A. wounded B. killed C. injured D. crushed
10. I bought this cloth cheap because there is a small defect in it. A. spot B. dot C. flaw D. point
11. Your job is not to make decisions but to _____ the decisions we make. A. complete B. accomplish C. implement D. affect
12. Would you _____ him among the world’s great statesmen? A. rank B. call C. name D. hail
13. Understanding is one of the most important _____ of a successful marriage. A. ingredients B. standards C. keys D. methods
14. There are _____ of poison in the dead man’s blood. A. pieces B. traces C. slices D. lots
15. He had been ill for months, and we were disturbed by his _____ complexion. A. fair B. sallow C. dark D. white
16. A witness in court is _____ to tell the truth. A. tempted B. obligated C. urged D. praised
17. A _____ swelling or tumour can usually be cured. A. malignant B. benign C. small D. mild
18. It is better to _____ on the side of mercy. A. err B. add C. work D. offer
19. He has a very _____ address; he lives in the best part of town. A. wealthy B. comfortable C. prestigious D. Accessible
20. We all listened to the priest _____ the psalm. A. intoning B. uttering C. speaking D. delivering
Unit 3
1. High rate of unemployment and violence are deplored by many people.