1、文博中学高二英语 M8 单选练习1. Its such a pity. I didnt get the first place in the exam. Come on. _A. Nobody is perfect. B. Congratulations! C. Bad luck! D. You really did badly2. George Washington was born in 1732 in a rich family in _ is now the state of Virginia.A. which B. where C. that D. what3 Ive already
2、 forgotten _ you put the dictionary.A. that it was where B. where it was that C. where was it that D. that was it that4. It is _that he has been addicted to the drugs and has difficulty quitting it.A. obviously B. apparently C. possibly D. likely 7. The police looked into the case carefully and foun
3、d the thief had entered the house _ a ladder.A. by the means B. by all means C. by ways of D. by means of 8. Many students listened to the lecture, but I wondered how much they _. A. took out B. took up C. took off D. took in 9.Im told that you are going to Canada to have a three month further study
4、. Don t let such a good chance to improve your English _ through your fingers.A. ski B. spread C. slip D. skip10. The reason why I didnt go to France was _ a new job.A. because I gotB. because of getting C. I got D. that I got11. As a matter of fact, _ tries again makes no difference. A. no matter w
5、hich B. no matter who C. whoever D. whichever 12. - What do you think of Harry, our new roommate? - I am not sure, but he is always asking _ questions. A. a great many of B. a great many C. a great number D. a large amount of 13. _ what he has had already, the treasure is not really exciting. A. Com
6、pare with B. Comparing to C. Compared with D. Compare to 14. Ill never trust such a man _ you described. A. that B. what C. whoever D. as15.Im very sorry, I really dont _ you.A. mean harm B. mean to harm C. mean harming D. mean to be harmed16. -Shall I give you a ride as you live so far? -_.A. It co
7、uldnt be better B. Of course you can C. If you like D. Its up to you 17. You fool! How can you let such a chance _ through your fingers.A. ski B. spread C. slip D. glide18. People have _ views on the policy published recently, because not everybody is in favor of it in the survey(调查).A. excited B. s
8、urprised C. frightened D. mixed194. Every possible means _ to help the poor people in Africa.A. have tried B. have been tried C. has tried D. has been tried 20. He can hardly _ his wifes bad-temper， so he decided to seek divorce with her.A. teamed up with B. caught up with C. put up with D. kept up
9、with 21. Peter is no longer _ he used to be.A. what B. whom C. when D. how22. Human beings are different from animals_ they can use language as a tool to communicate.A. in that B. for that C. in which D. for which 23. The window in my room _ shut. So I have to get it repaired.A. doesnt B. shouldnt C
10、. wont D. couldnt24. -Shirley, can I have a look at your photos? - _.Here you are.A. By any means B. By no means C . By this means D . By all means25. _ is no possibility _ he can finish the task within two days.A. There; that B. It ; that C. There; whether D. It; whether26. What a fast learner he w
11、as! He_ a lot of French when he lived with the native.A. took up B. made up C. picked up D. turned up 27.- How much do you think the skirt will _? -Not much. It is _ 20 dollars at most.A. cost; worth B. worth; cost C. take; cost D. need; worth28._ water is needed. Which of the following is right?A.
12、Quantities of B.A quantity of C. A good many D.A great number of 1_he does has nothing to do with me. A. whatever B. No matter what C. That D. If2. The manager came over and asked the customer how_ A. did the quarrel came about B .the quarrel had come about C. had the quarrel come about D. had the q
13、uarrel come about3. Energy is _makes thing work. A. what B. something C. anything D. that4. Information has been put forward _ more middle school graduates will be admitted into universities. A. while B. that C. when D. as5.I had no idea when and where _.A. it happened B. does it happen C. it had ha
14、ppened D. had it happened6. They have no idea at all_. A. where he has gone B. where did he go C. which place has he gone D. where has he gone7. The order came _the soldiers _the small village the next morning. A. that ;had to leave B. that; should leave C. /; must leave D. when; should leave8. Is _
15、he said really true? A. that B. what C. why D. whether9._the meeting should last two days or three days doesnt matter. A. That B. Whether C. If D. Where10. _more countries can use natural energy in the future remains to be seen.A. Whether B. This C. who D. If11._he will go to work in a mountain vill
16、age surprises all of us. A. What B. That C. Whether D. If12._all the inventions have in common is _they have succeeded. A. What; what B. That; that C. what; that D. That ; what13. _appeared to me that he enjoyed the food very much. A. What B. It C. All that D. That14. It is widely _that smoking can
17、cause cancer. A. believed B. think C. say D. hoped15. _caused the accident is still a complete mystery. A. What B. That C. How D. Where16. _he always serves the people very well is known. A. What B. That C. Which D. Who17._has passed the test will get a prize . A. Whoever B. No mater who C. Whomever
18、 D. Who18.Is_ true that the famous scientist will give us a lecture next week? A that B it C his D he19. Obviously_ we do morning exercises every day _ us good. A. that do B. if; do C what; does D. that; does20_ moved us most was_ he looked after the old man for more than twenty years. A. That; that
19、 B. What; that C What; what D. That; what21. The reason why I plan to go is_ she will be disappointed if I dont. A. because B. that C. thanks to D. what22. What time do you think_? A. will Tom come back B. Tom will come back C. is Tom coming back D. can Tom get here23. The teacher said that light_ f
20、aster than sound. A. has traveled B. traveled C. had traveled D. travels24. Whether ways will be found to stop pollution or not is just_ worries the public. A. why B. which C. that D. what25. Why dont you bring_ to his attention that you are too busy to do it?A. that B. what C. that D. It26.After te
21、n years absence she came back，only to find her old house was not _ it used to be. A. whichB. whatC. whenD. How27.It was on my way back home _ my father made the promise _ I can do well in next exam he will buy me Lu Xuns Complete Works.A. when; that B. when; that ifC. that; whyD. that; that if28. Do
22、 you often go to the movies at weekends? Not often, I only go to the cinema _.A. at one time B. for a time C. at a time D. from time to time 29. Though the twins look alike, they _ in many aspects, especially in hobbies and personality.A. range B. changeC. chooseD. differ30. They took a hell of a ri
23、sk and suffered a great deal but it _.A. paid back B. paid upC. paid off D. paid down31. Jane, youve made such great efforts that you are _ to pass the exam. It is very kind of you to say so, Mr. Smith.A. easyB. boundC. possibleD. unlikely 32. You are lucky that she is very thoughtful and devoted to
24、 you. In fact, I dont want to _ her with my problems all the time.A. honor B. help C. affect D. bother33. Hes obviously quite embarrassed about it so he _ me to tell anyone.A. prevented B. kept C. permitted D. forbade34.When he knew the disappointing result of the exam, he seemed quite _.A. cast dow
25、n B. cast off C. cast out D. cast around35. It worried her a bit _her hair was turning gray. A. while B. if C. that D. for36. It is said_ _ was all _ he said. A that; that; that B what; what; what C that; which; what D that; that; which1. Could I speak to Mr Smith, please? _. Ill go and ask him to a
26、nswer the call.A. Please hold the line B. Please hang off C. Sorry, he isnt here now D. Sorry. Im afraid you have the wrong number2. Remember that the birthday _ we spend happily each year was just _ our mothers suffered bitterly.A. when; that B. that; when C. when; what D. that; what3. What time wo
27、uld it be _ for me to come round? Any time will do as long as you are free.A. convenient B. fair C. easy D. comfortable 4. When I walked past the street and saw the children playing happily, their happy laughter _ memories of my childhood. A. called in B. called for C. called on D. called up5. Mrs B
28、lack isnt in and Ill have to ring _. I would appreciate it if you ring _ after 6 oclock. A. off; back B. up; off C. out; up D. back; off6. When I returned to my study, I found the floor thoroughly _ and all my books _ according to the types of books.A. cleaning; ranging B. cleaned; ranged C. have cl
29、eaned; ranged D. has cleaned; ranged7. He was left out when they _ choosing a new manager, which came as a complete surprise to him. A. set out B. set about C. set off D. set up8. Unfortunately the restaurant he recommended fell short of our _. A. expectations B. advantages C. opportunities D. contr
30、ibutions9. She doesnt play the piano, but she likes singing and dancing. _.A. So I am B. So it is with my sister C. So am I D. Neither do I10. Who do you intend to have _ your computer? I havent decided yet. I wonder if you could help me.A. to repair B. repaired C. to be repaired D. repair11. The lo
31、cal economy is now _ a mess and the government is _ a loss for what to do now.A. at; at B. down; at C. in; in D. in; at12. There is only three days left, but we still have a pile of papers to deal with. Dont worry. We have already _ two thirds of them after all.A. got over B. got through C. given up
32、 D. given away13. The book represents a wonderful love story, so once_,it will be popular with young people.A. publishes B. publishing C. published D. having published14. They have a beer together _, talking about their separate life, but not often.A. by and by B. now and then C. all the time D. mor
33、e or less15. Its your decision you must _ the responsibility if things go wrong.A. bear B. take down C. put up with D. stand16. Steve goes to call on his English teacher _, who retired from school last year.A. now and then B. from now on C. up till now D. by now17. All the characteristics that disti
34、nguish birds _ other animals can be traced to prehistoric times. A. to B. between C. for D. from18. We can see the part of the moon _ by the sun.A. light B. lighted C. lighting D. to lighting18. The film _ my school time that I will never forget.A. looked back on B. looked back toC. called up D. cal
35、led back19. -Its cloudy outside. Please take an umbrella. - _.A. Yes, take it easy B. Well, it just depends C. OK, just in case D. All right, you are welcome20. He cant bear _ and bursts into tears.A. to be laughed B. to laugh C. being laughed D. being laughed at 21. - Why was Professor Johnson unha
36、ppy those days? - The only reason was that the theory he insisted on _ wrong.A. proving B. being proved C. proves D. was proved22. Unfortunately the restaurant he recommended fell far short of our _. A. chances B. advantages C. futures D. expectations23. - Whats the main purpose of tonights meeting?
37、 - We are going to talk about the problem_ at the last meeting.A. discussed B. discussing C. being discussed D. having discussed24. Only when your identity has been checked _.A. you are allowed in B. you will be allowed inC. will you allow in D. will you be allowed in25. Mother made a promise _I pas
38、sed the exam; she would buy m e a computerA. ifB. that C. that if D. whether26. We cant get the car_. We need someone _us.A. going; to help B. to go, to help C. going; helping D. gone; helping27. He tried his best, but he couldnt _ the college entrance exams last year.A. get through B. get over C. g
39、et up D. get away28. I was surprised by her words, which made me recognize _ silly mistakes I had made. A. what B,. that C. how D. which29. Those who suffer from terrible poverty are surely ready to accept _ help they can get.A. whichever B. however C. whatever D. whenever30. The basketball club ask
40、ed the coach to write an article on _ the team had failed to win the game. A. why B. what C. who D. thatM8U41. I was_ about it. I thought you were responsible and thats why I scolded you. Please forgive me.A. curious B. worried C. particular D. mistaken2. The September 11 attack has been _ by the en
41、tire international community. A. condemned B. scolded C. criticized D. blamed 3. He is not a(n)_, only a(n) _. A. friend; acquaintances B. acquaintance; friend C. friend; acquaintance D. acquaintances; friend 4. In our school students are _ according to how much they know and how old they are. A. cl
42、assified B. combined C. listed D. made 5. _, what you did is right. So dont be worried about it any more. A. General speaking B. Generally speaking C. General spoken D. Generally to speak 6. Charles Darwin considered _ to be the process by which evolution took place. A. adjust B. accompany C. abando
43、n D. adaptation 7. He is not very confident and always _ before making a decision. A. considers B. hesitates C. reflects D. waits 8. She thought herself _ to her friends because her family was rich. A. higher B. better C. richer D. superior9. Agriculturalists are very popular with the farmers as the
44、y are_ agricultural science and technology. A. in great need of B. in greatly need of C. greatly need of D. very much need of10. When day dawned , the stars _ of sight. A. kept away B. faded out C. faded into D. died out 11. What a _ smell! How long was it since you last cleaned the house? A. smelly
45、 B. tasty C. sweet D. disgusting 12. Many people went to the southern parts of China to _their fortune. A. find B. search C. make D. receive 13. _ and happy, Tom stood up and accepted the prize. A. Surprising B. SurprisedC. Being surprised D. To be surprising14. Dont sit there _ nothing. Come and he
46、lp me with the table. A. do B. to do C. doing D. and doing 15. No matter how frequently , the works of Beethoven still attract people all over the world. A. performed B. performing C. to be performed D. being performed16. _ for the breakdown of the school computer network, Alice was in low spirits.
47、A. Blaming B. Blamed C. To blame D. To be blamed 17. Not only _ interested in football but _ beginning to show an interest in it.A. the teacher himself is , all his students are B. the teacher himself is, are all his students C. is the teacher himself, are all his students D. is the teacher himself,
48、 all his students are18. We are _ by doctors to eat more natural food and take plenty of physical exercises.A. suggested B. warned of C. informed D. advised19. As you know, it is my duty to _ my younger sisters from being hurt when they are in danger. A. prevent B. save C. stop D. protect20. This bo
49、ok is said to be a special one which _ many events not found in other history books. A. writes B. covers C. prints D. reads21. Children need many things, _, they need love. A. after all B. first of all C. last of all D. at last22. -You _ part in the party in time. -Sorry I was delayed by the acciden
50、t. A. are supposed to take B. have supposed to C. are supposed to have taken D. supposed to take23. -Would you mind if I opened the door? - _.A. Yes, go ahead B. No, go ahead C. Yes, please D. Never mind24. A good teacher must _ to his students how important a proper learning method is.A. get throug
51、h B, get across C. get away D. get over24 came that the students would put off the outing until the next week，when they wouldnt be busy AWord BWords CThe word DA word25The villagers， had been damaged by the fire，were given help by the Red CrossA a11 of their houses Ball their houses Cwhose all house
52、s Da11 of whose houses26Look at the terrible situation I am in! If only I your adviceAfollow Bwould follow Chad followed Dhave followed27Id like to work with is honest and easy to get on withAwho Bwhoever Cwhomever Dno matter who28Only by shouting at the top of his voice .Ahe was able to make himsel
53、f hear Bhe was able to make himself heardCwas he able to make himself hear Dwas he able to make himself heard29Id appreciate if you would turn the radio down Athat Bit Cthis Dyou 30I bought a new house last year，but I my old house yet，so at the moment I have two houses Adid not sell Bhave not sold C
54、had not sold Ddo not sell31The boys father gave him a large toy train Ato play with Bto play with it Cwhich to play with Dat which to play32The careless driver knocked down the old manHe have driven so fast Acant Bmustnt Cwouldnt DshouldntM8U51I plan to pay a visit to Peter this Sunday I agree. You
55、know, he _come to see us on Sundays when we were in USA. A. might B. would C. should D. could2The manager needs an assistant with knowledge of French and work experience. A. the; aB. 不填; the C. a; 不填 D. the; 不填 3Whatever they end up doing , they _themselves a great deal.A. will be teachingB. will ha
56、ve taughtC. are teaching D. will be taught 4The Libya issue calls for talks. Quite right. I would rather the UN _ something immediately. A. would do B. does C. did D. will 5What about the package of food? Youd better _ it at the service counter before entering the bookstore. A. allocate B. purchase
57、C. expose D. deposit6_ a child begins school, he enters a world of fierce competition where success and failure are clearly defined and measured.A. Before B. Until C. WheneverD. The moment7No matter how low you consider yourself, there is always someone looking up to you _they were that high.A. to w
58、ishB. to have wished C. wishingD. having wished8What a pity! When we got to the cinema, the movie Let the Bullets Fly _, so we saw only the end of it. A. was finishing B. has just finished C. just finished D. had just finished 9Stephen Hawking believes that the earth is unlikely to be the only plane
59、t life has developed gradually. A. whoseB. whereC. whichD. what10The school rule states that no child shall be, unless _by an adult, allowed out of the school during the day.A. to be accompaniedB. accompanyingC. accompaniedD. being accompanied11Glasses are _and must be handled with great care.A. abu
60、ndant B. diverse C. extinct D.fragile12Only when _ be possible to sign the papers.A. does the boss come will it B. the boss comes will it C. has the boss come it will D. the boss comes it will 13At first he refused to admit he had stolen but when he was shown the videotape he _ and admitted everythi
61、ng.A. broke down B. broke away C. broke up D. broke out14As long as youve paid _ advance we wont charge you _ delivery.A. by: for B. in; with C. in; for D. by; with 15Mum, where is my toy train? You promised._, but you know mum is pretty busy today. Tomorrow, OK?A. So it is B. So is it C. So did I D
62、. So I did 16. It was the dream that he would make _ good fortune on the international stages that made Lang Lang decide to go to the USA for _ further study. A. a, a B. /, the C. a, /D. the, the17. Would you _ her novels as serious literature or mere entertainment?A. classifyB. distinguishC. mistak
63、eD. remark18. After inspecting the building, specialists discovered some faults that otherwise _.A. were overlooked B. would be overlookedC. had been overlooked D. would have been overlooked19. The news _ Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize is _ surprised the world. A. that；whatB. which；thatC. th
64、at；whichD. /；how20. For some time the expert _ people of the health risks caused by passive smoking. He says he wont stop until all the smokers around him decide to quit smoking. A. is warnedB. is warningC. has been warningD. has been warned 21.In some of the war-torn countries temporary homes had t
65、o be put up quickly to _ the homeless. A. take upB. take in C. keep upD. keep out 22. The engine of the bus was _，and the bad weather added to the worries of the passengers. A. in vainB. in good conditionC. out of workD. out of order23. Recently a survey _ prices of the same goods in two different s
66、upermarkets has caused a heated discussion among citizens. A. comparing B. compared C. compares D. being compared24. _ that the government can lead them out of the financial crisis, people are optimistic about the future of the country. A. Convincing B. Convinced C. To convince D. Having convinced25
67、._ with common sense can tell the difference between the two. A. WhoeverB. No matter who C. AnyoneD. Who 26. Only after he realized the significance of mastering two languages _ English carefully. A. did he set about learningB. did he set out learning C. had he set about learning D. had he set out l
68、earning 27. The people who objected to cloning human beings went on strike and _ the traffic.A. cut through B. faded out C. held on D. held up 28. The medicine wont cure the disease - it _stops the pain.A. likely B. merelyC. abruptlyD. apparently29. Cheer up, Maria! You can also enjoy _ you have been dreaming of, if you dont lose heart.A. as a convenient life asB. as convenient a life asC. as a life convenient asD. convenient as a life as30. - We dont think well be able to go mountain-climbing tomorrow. _ the weather turns out fine? A. How comeB. How about C. What if D. Why not