Unit 6 When was it invented
invent vt. ①发明;创造 ②编造;捏造;虚构
What excuse did he invent this time 他这次编了什么借口?
Many children invent an imaginary friend. 很多儿童都有一个假想朋友。
invention n.①cn/un.发明;创意 ② 虚构;编造;虚构的故事
This story is apparently a complete invention. 这个故事显然完全是虚构的。
inventor n. 发明者;发明家;创造者
heel n. 脚后跟;(鞋、靴子等的)后跟 shoes with a low/high heel 低╱高跟鞋
style n. ①~ (of sth)方式;作风
a style of management 管理方式 a management style 管理方式
Caution was not her style . 她不是那种谨小慎微的人。
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style没想到他骑的是摩托车。我还以为他喜欢大轿车呢。
②样式;款式 We stock a wide variety of styles and sizes. 我们有各种款式各种尺码的货品。
③指服装)时新,时髦,流行式样 be in style = fashionable
stylish adj.时髦的 stylishly adv.时髦地 Stylishness n.
④ in (great, grand, etc.) style 气派;隆重;气势非凡
She always celebrates her birthday in style. 她的生日总是过得很排场。
3. pleasure n. ① [ U] ~ (in sth/in doing sth)/ ~ (of sth/of doing sth) 高兴;快乐;愉快;欣慰;满意
He takes no pleasure in his work. 他从他的工作中得不到丝毫乐趣。
② cn. 乐事;快事 It's a pleasure to meet you. 很高兴认识你。
③ my pleasure (对别人表示感谢的一种礼貌回答)不客气,很乐意效劳
④ with pleasure (客气地接受或同意)当然了,很愿意
‘May I sit here ' ‘Yes, with pleasure.' “我可以坐在这儿吗?”“当然可以。”
please vt. 使满意;使愉快 You can't please everybody. 你无法让每个人都满意。
pleasant adj. 令人愉快的;可喜的; a pleasant climate/evening/place 令人愉快的气候╱夜晚╱地方
pleased adj. 高兴;满意;愉快 She was very pleased with her exam results.。
pleasing adj. 令人高兴的;令人满意的 a pleasing design 令人满意的设计
4. point n. ① [ C] an opinion 论点;观点;见解
She made several interesting points in the article. 她在文章中提出了几个有趣的观点。
I take your point . 我赞同你的看法。
OK, you've made your point ! 好了,你已经把话说清楚了。
②cn. 重点;要点;核心问题
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly) . 但愿他快点说正题。
I'll come straight to the point : we need more money. 我就直说吧:我们还需要钱。
Do you see my point (= understand) 你明白我的意思吗?
I think I missed the point (= did not understand) . 我想我没听懂。
You have a point —it would be better to wait till this evening. 你说的有道理,还是等到今天晚上比较好。
③ [ Using.] 意图;目的;理由
What's the point of all this violence 这些暴行的意图何在?
There's no point in getting angry. 发火是没有用的。
④ [ C] 时刻;关头;瞬间;阶段
The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him.
We were on the point of giving up. 我们当时几乎要放弃了。
We had reached the point when there was no money left. 我们曾落到身无分文的地步。
⑤ 得分;点 to win/lose a point 赢╱输一分
⑥ [ C]小数点;点 two point six (2.6) 二点六
⑦尖端;尖头 the point of a pencil/knife/pin 铅笔╱刀╱大头针尖
⑧[ C] 特点;特性;特征 strong points=plus points优点
⑨[ C] 光点;色点 The stars were points of light in the sky. 天空中的点点光亮就是星星。
IDIOMS 习语
①if/when it comes to the point必须作决定(或亮明观点)时
When it comes to the point, he always changes his mind. 他总是临时变卦。
② make a point of doing sth(因重要或必要)保证做,必定做
I made a point of closing all the windows before leaving the house. 我离家前必定要把所有的窗子都关好。
③to the point简明恰当;简洁中肯 The letter was short and to the point. 这封信简短扼要。
④up to a (certain) point 在某种程度上
I agree with you up to a point. 我在某种程度上同意你的看法。
Point v.
Point (at/to/towards sb/sth) (用手指头或物体)指,指向
She pointed her finger in my direction. 她指着我这个方向
Point sth (at sb/sth)=to aim sth at sb/sth 瞄准
He pointed the gun at her head. 他举枪对准了她的头
point a/the finger (at sb)=to accuse sb of doing sth 指责
Pointed adj.①尖的=pointy;②尖锐的
pointless adj.无意义的,无目标的 pointlessly adv.
5. mention vt. ①~ sth/sb (to sb) 提到;写到;说到
Nobody mentioned anything to me about it. 没人跟我提过这事儿。
② don't mention it (别人道谢时回答)不客气
‘Thanks for all your help.' ‘Don't mention it.' “多谢你帮忙。”“不用客气。”
③ not to mention 更不用说;且不说
6. accident n.① cn.(交通)事故;意外遭遇;不测事件
a car/road/traffic accident 车祸;公路事故;交通事故
② [ CU] 意外;偶然的事
Their early arrival was just an accident. 他们早到仅仅是偶然而已。
③ by accident 偶然;意外地 OPP on purpose
We met by accident at the airport. 我们在机场不期而遇。
accidental adj. 意外的;偶然的 accidentally adv.
7. boil v. ① vi/vt. (使)沸腾;煮沸;烧开
The water was bubbling and boiling away. 水在咕嘟咕嘟地沸腾着。
② vi. 怒火中烧;异常气愤 He was boiling with rage. 他怒不可遏。
Boiling adj.很热的,炽热的
8. remain v. ① 仍然是;保持不变 remain silent/standing/seated/motionless 依然沉默╱站着╱坐着╱不动
② vi. 剩余;遗留;继续存在 There were only ten minutes remaining. 只剩下十分钟了。
Very little of the house remained after the fire. 火灾之后,这座房子所剩无几。
③ 仍需去做(或说、处理) remain to be done
Much remains to be done. 还有很多事要去做。
It remains to be seen whether you are right. 你说得对不对还有待证实。
④ vi.逗留;不离去 They remained in Mexico until June. 他们在墨西哥一直住到六月。
remaining adj. 仍需做的;还需处理的
Remains n.残留物;遗迹,遗址
9. trade n. 贸易;买卖;商业;交易 international/foreign trade 国际╱对外贸易
Trade v. ① ~ (in sth) (with sb)做买卖;做生意;从事贸易
The firm openly traded in arms. 这家公司公开买卖军火。
② vt.互相交换;以物易物 to trade secrets/insults/jokes 互换秘密;对骂;互说笑话
trader n.商人,经商者 trademark n.商标
10. place n.① 位置;地点;场所;地方
This would be a good place for a picnic. 这可是个野餐的好地方。
②[ C](尤指占用或空着的)座位,位置,泊位
Come and sit here—I've saved you a place . 到这儿来坐吧。我给你留了个座位。
I've set a place for you at the table. 我在餐桌上给你安排好了座位。
③[ sing.] ~ (in sth) 身份;地位;资格
My father believed that people should know their place . 我父亲认为,人应该安分守己。
It's not your place (= your role) to give advice. 还轮不到你来做指导。
④[ C usually sing.] (速度比赛或竞赛获胜者的)名次
He finished in third place. 他得了第三名。
IDIOMS 习语
① all over the place= all over the shop (1) everywhere 到处;各处(2凌乱;狼藉;杂乱无章
New restaurants are appearing all over the place. 新餐馆如雨后春笋般纷纷出现了。
Your calculations are all over the place (= completely wrong) . 你算得一塌糊涂。
② give place to sb/sth=to be replaced by sb/sth 让位于;被…代替 SYN give way to
Houses and factories gave place to open fields as the train gathered speed. 火车逐渐加速驶过了房屋和工厂进入旷野。
③ if I was/were in your place若是换了我呀;我若在你的位置
If I were in your place, I'd resign immediately. 我要是你呀,我就立即辞职。
④ in place (1) 在正确位置;准备妥当(2) 在工作;准备就绪
Carefully lay each slab in place. 要仔细铺好每一块石板。
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. 他们来访的一切都安排就绪了。
⑤in place of sb/sth in sb's/sth's place=instead of sb/sth 代替;顶替
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. 这道食谱可以用牛奶代替奶油。
⑥ out of place位置不当; 不得体;不适当
Some of these files seem to be out of place. 有些档案似乎没放对地方。
⑦ put yourself in sb else's/sb's place设身处地替别人着想;设想自己处于别人的境地
Of course I was upset—just put yourself in my place. 我当然不高兴—你设身处地为我想想。
⑧ take place(尤指根据安排或计划)发生,进行
The film festival takes place in October. 电影节将于十月举行。
⑨ take sb's/sth's place =take the place of sb/sth=to replace sb/sth 代替;替换
She couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. 她不能参加会议,所以她的助手代她出席。
place v. ①[ VN+ adv./prep.] (小心或有意)放置,安放
He placed his hand on her shoulder. 他把手搭在她的肩上。
②[ VN+ adv./prep.] (比put正式 ) 使(人)处于某位置;安置;安顿
She was placed in the care of an uncle. 她由一位叔父照顾。
③[ VN] ~ sth (on sth/doing sth) 以某种态度对待(或看待)
Great emphasis is placed on education. 教育受到高度重视。
④[ VN] ~ sb (in sth)/~ sb (with sb/sth) 安置家庭(或工作等)
The children were placed with foster parents. 这些小孩已安顿好,交给寄养父母了。
⑤ 排名;获名次
[ VN-ADJ] He was placed fifth in last Saturday's race. 在上周六的径赛中,他名列第五。
⑥[ VN] (通常用于否定句 )认出;辨认;识别
I've seen her before but I just can't place her. 我从前见过她,不过现在认不出她来。
His accent was impossible to place. 他的口音无法辨认。
Placement n.放置
11. popular adj. ①~ (with sb) 受喜爱的;受欢迎的;当红的
This is one of our most popular designs. 这是我们最受欢迎的设计之一。
②通俗的;大众化的 popular music/culture/fiction 流行音乐╱文化╱小说
popularity n. ~ (with/among sb) 受欢迎;普及;流行
to win/lose popularity with the students 受到╱不受学生的欢迎
Her novels have gained in popularity over recent years. 近年来她的小说渐受欢迎
12. doubt n. [ UC] ~ (about sth) 疑惑;疑问;不确定;不相信
There is some doubt about the best way to do it. 这件事怎么做才是最佳办法有点吃不准。
There is no doubt that we did the right thing. 毫无疑问我们做得对。
② beyond (any) doubt无疑;确实 ③be in doubt 不肯定;不确定;拿不准
④no doubt无疑;很可能 ⑤ without/beyond doubt毫无疑问;的确
Doubt v.怀疑
I never doubted (that) she would come.我从未怀疑过她会来。
I doubt whether/if the new one will be any better.
Doubtless adv.=doubtlessly 大概,几乎肯定
Doubtful adj.怀疑的 doubtfully adv.
13. translate v. ①~ (sth) (from sth) (into sth)/ ~ sth (as sth)t 翻译;译
He translated the letter into English. 他把这封信译成了英文。
②~ (as sth) 被翻译;被译成
Most poetry does not translate well. 诗歌大多翻译不好。
③~ (sth) (into sth) (使)转变,变为
It's time to translate words into action. 是把言语化为行动的时候了。
translator n.翻译,议员 translation n.翻译
14. lock v. ① vi/vt.(用锁)锁上;被锁住
Did you lock the door 你锁门了吗?
②~ (sth) (in/into/around, etc. sth)/ ~ (sth) (together) (使)固定,卡住,塞住
He locked his helmet into position with a click. 他喀哒一声把头盔扣好。
③ be locked in/into sth 陷入,卷入(困境、争论、争执等)
The two sides are locked into a bitter dispute. 双方陷入了激烈的争论。
④be locked together/in sth [ VN] 被紧紧抓住(或抱住)
They were locked in a passionate embrace.他们热烈地拥抱在一起。
Unlock vt. ①(用钥匙)开…的锁 to unlock the door打开门锁
② 发现;揭示;揭开
The divers hoped to unlock some of the secrets of the seabed.潜水员希望揭开海底的一些秘密。
Locker n.体育馆等的)有锁存物柜,寄存柜
15. ring---rang---- rung/r / v.
①vi/vt. ~ sb/sth (up)= to telephone sb/sth 给…打电话
I'll ring you up later. 我以后再给你打电话。
②[ V] ~ (with sth) 回响;响彻
The house rang with children's laughter. 屋子里回响着孩子们的笑声。
③ring in your ears/head在耳边回响
His warning was still ringing in my ears. 他的警告依然在我耳边回响。
16.mistake n. /m ste k/ (言语或行为上的)错误,失误
It's easy to make a mistake . 犯错误很容易。
You must try to learn from your mistakes . 你得从所犯错误中吸取教训。
and no mistake准确无误;毫无疑问
by mistake=by accident;错误地;无意中
in mistake for sth误以为是;错看成
V. mistake sb/sth (as sb/sth) 误会;误解;看错
I mistook her offer as a threat. 我把她的好心错看成威胁了。
There was no mistaking the bitterness in her voice. 她的声音里流露出怨恨的情绪,这是很明显的。
mistake sb/sth for sb/sth 把…错当成
I think you must be mistaking me for someone else. 我看你准是认错人了。
17. divide vt. ①~ (sth) (up) (into sth)(使)分开,分散,分割,分成… SYN split up
A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. 一个句子可以划分成有意义的各个部分。
②~ sth (up/out) (between/among sb) 分配;分享;分担 SYN share (out)
Jack divided up the rest of the cash. 杰克把余下的现金分了。
We divided the work between us. 我们共同分担这项工作。
③~ sth (between A and B) 把(时间、精力等)分别用于
He divides his energies between politics and business. 他把精力一部分用在政治上,一部分用在生意上。
④ ~ A from B 使分离;使分开 Can it ever be right to divide a mother from her child
⑤ [ V] ( of a road 道路 )分岔 Where the path divides, keep right. 来到岔路口就靠右行。
⑥ vt. 使产生分歧;使意见不一 The issue has divided the government.
division n. ①[ Using.] ~ (of sth between A and B)/~ (of sth) (into sth) 分开;分隔;分配;(分出来的)部分
cell division 细胞分裂 a fair division of time and resources 时间和资源的合理分配
②[ U] 除(法) the division sign (÷) 除号
③[ CU] ~ (in/within sth)~ (between A and B) 分歧;不和;差异
There are deep divisions in the party over the war. 党内对于这场战争存在着严重的分歧。
divisions between rich and poor 贫富差异 social/class divisions 社会分化;阶级对立
④(abbr. Div.) [ C+sing./pl.v.] (机构的)部门 the company's sales division 公司销售部
18.escape vt. ①[ V] ~ (from sb/sth) (从监禁或管制中)逃跑,逃走,逃出
②~ (from sth) (从不愉快或危险处境中)逃脱,摆脱,逃避
③ vt. 被忘掉;被忽视;未被注意
Her name escapes me. 我记不起她的名字了。
It might have escaped your notice , but I'm very busy at the moment. 也许你没注意到
④vi/vt.(声音 ) 不自觉地)由…发出 A groan escaped her lips. 她不由得发出一声呻吟。
Project n.①生产(或研究等)项目;方案;工程 a research project 研究计划
②方案;计划
project /pr d ekt/ ①[ VN] 规划;计划;拟订方案
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. 本书的下一版计划于三月发行。
②[ usually passive] 预测;预计;推想 SYN forecast
A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year. 预计明年的增长率为4%。
③[ VN] ~ sth (on/onto sth) 放映;投射;投影
Images are projected onto the retina of the eye. 影像被投射到眼睛的视网膜上。
④[ V+ adv./prep.] t 突出;外伸;伸出
a building with balconies projecting out over the street 阳台伸出到街上的楼房
⑤[ VN] ~ (yourself) 展现;表现;确立(好印象)
She projects an air of calm self-confidence. 她表现出镇定自若的神态。
⑥ project sth onto sb (不自觉地)把(自己的感觉或问题等)投射到别人身上
Sour adj.①酸的;有酸味的 sour apples 酸苹果
②酸腐的;馊的 to turn/go sour 馊了
③(人)阴郁的;闷闷不乐的;没好气的 a sour face 阴郁的脸色
The meeting ended on a sour note with several people walking out. 几个人退席,会议不欢而散。
IDIOMS 习语
①go/turn sour变坏;恶化;出毛病
Their relationship soon went sour. 他们的关系很快有了嫌隙。
②sour grapes酸葡萄(表示某人表面贬低某事物,实则是嫉妒)
Spring n.①春天 in spring/in the spring
②弹簧;发条 bed springs 床垫弹簧
③[ U] 弹性;弹力 The mattress has lost its spring. 那个床垫失去弹性了。
④[ C] 泉 a mountain spring 山泉
⑤[ Using.] 活力;朝气 She walked along with a spring in her step . 她迈着轻快的步伐向前走去。
⑥[ C] 跳;跃 With a spring, the cat leapt on to the table. 猫一跃跳上桌子。
spring v. ( sprang/spr / sprung/spr /
①[ Vusually + adv./prep.] (人或动物) 跳;跃;蹦 SYN leap
He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed. 他止住闹钟,从床上跳了下来。
Everyone sprang to their feet when the principal walked in. 校长进来时,所有的人都立刻站了起
②[ VN] ~ sth (on sb) 突如其来地做;冷不防地问;突然说
She sprang a surprise by winning the tournament. 这次比赛她获得冠军,爆了个大冷门。
I'm sorry to spring it on you , but I've been offered another job. 我很抱歉这样突然告诉您,我另有工作了。
③[ V+ adv./prep.] 突然出现(或来到)
Tears sprang to her eyes. 她眼里一下子涌出了泪水。
④ spring into action / spring into/to life (人、机器等) 突然工作(或行动)起来
‘Let's go!’ he said, springing into action. 他突然行动起来,说道:“咱们走!”
【往年真题练习】
1. --Sometimes our hobbies can get in the way of our study.
--You're got a _____. We should put the study in the first place now.
A.person B.point C.direction D.secret
2. —This is where we meet.
—Our ________ meeting led to our becoming friends.
A. environmental B. accidental C. polite D. patient
3. --What did he say in his letter Is everything OK with his father
--No idea. He didn't ______ his father in the letter.
admire B. notice C. mention D. miss
4. --I'm terribly sorry. I took your dictionary ________.
--It doesn't matter. The two look very similar.
in public B. without doubt C. by mistake D. in person
5 . ---When it come to the _________, she always changes her mind.
---Yeah, we can't believe her!
A. situation B. point C. scene D. beauty
6. —It's really nice of you to help me carry the box. —__________.
A. It doesn't matter. B. With pleasure C. Don't mention it D. Pardon me
7. – Thank you for helping me when we were in trouble. – ________.
A. It's my pleasure. B. With pleasure. C. It doesn't matter. D. Don't say so.
8. – We all know that great changes have ________ in Wuhan since the 7th Military World Games.
– I can't agree more.
A. taken place B. taken steps C. taken apart D. taken pride
9. --Thank you for supporting the volunteer project.
--_________.
My pleasure B. All right C. Never mind D. That's right
10. --We will know that great changes have _________ in China since Xi Jinping came to power.
---I can't agree more.
A. taken note B. taken place C. taken part D. taken pride
11. Very little of the car____ after the accident.
A.stayed B.remained C.kept D.left
12. – Listening to music can help people relax.
– You have a ______. That really helps me a lot.
A. point B. style C. profession D. trick
13. —Helen, could you please water the flowers in my garden
— . They are so lovely.
A. That's too bad B. With pleasure C. You're welcome D. Don't mention it
14. — Have you seen Andy these days
— I met him _______ in the street yesterday.
A. by the way B. by accident C. by mistake D. by any chance
15. -What do you think of Jack's explanation
--He's an honest boy. I have no reason to_____what he said
A hear B. believe C.repeat D doubt
16. —Thank you for supporting the volunteer project.
—__________. Many hands make light work.
A. With pleasure B. My pleasure C. Never mind D. That's right
17. —I'm moving this weekend and I wonder if you could help.
—__________. Just let me know what I can do then.
A. No problem B. My pleasure C. It depends D. That's all right
18. —It's very kind of you to come a long way here.
—__________.
A. Don't mention it B. With pleasure C. Don't say that D. I appreciate it
19. —Will Kerry come to watch the baseball games
—There's no __________ about it. He's such a big baseball fan.
A. wonder B. reason C. excuse D. doubt
20. —So kind of you to give me a ride to the airport.
—__________.
A. You'd better not B. I beg your pardon C. It's a pleasure D. It doesn't matter
21. —The weather report says the weather will __________ cold for the next few weeks.
—I hope not. I hate cold weather.
A. change B. keep C. remain D. turn
22. —Everyone should do a part in building our country.
—__________.
A. You have a point B. It's all right C. Nothing much D. Pardon
23 —Working with so many sick people __________ Dr. Aubin at risk for infection.
—But he said he had to help those patients.
A. failed B. placed C. treated D. saved
24. -What did the news say
-The US people are deeply______ on the question whether they should wear masks.
A. moved B. damaged C. divided D. expected
25. -I created a schedule that would _______ my time up between going to class, doing homework, and relaxing.
-That is the key you can do well in all of your tasks.
A.fix B.divide C.put D.build
26. Ladies and gentlemen. Let's keep the meeting short and to the so as not to waste everyone's time.
A. Opinion B. note C. key D. point
27. –What do you think of Mike
--He's excellent and making speeches is one of his _____points.
A. heavy B. main C. important D.strong
28. –Mr Lee works so hard that he almost loses himself in his research every day.
---I think he should _____ his time and energies between work and health.
A. spend B. value C. divide D. cut
29. -how are Alex and his friend John recently
--John has just started his own business, but Alex___ a salesman.
A.reminds B.considers C.serves D.remains
30. April Fool's Day is a celebration that ______ place in different countries around the world.
A. takes B. is taken C. took D. was taken
31.Eat __________ cake you like and leave the other for __________ comes late.
A. any; who B. whichever, who C. whatever; whoever D. either: whoever
32. —I doubt __________.
—Of course it is.
A. that the mooncake is delicious B. how the tea is produced
C. what is the band known for D. if the amusement park is open today
33.—He used to be a very quiet teenager. He _______silent most of the time.
—Yes. But now he is so active and outgoing. People sure change.
A. reviewed B. remained C. reminded D. repeated
34. Hearing the good news, a small laugh_____her.
appeared B.managed C.escaped D.expressed
35. —Did you watch the movie The Battle at Lake Changjin?It was a hit last year.
—Of course I did.I especially like the leading actor.What's his name?It seems to _________ me.
A.Remember B.forget C.catch D.escape
36.—Mike broke the window, Mom. Why didn't you punish him
—Because he didn't do it __________.
A. as usual B. by chance C. on purpose D. in honor
37.---Why does Mrs. Green seem so sad
---Of her four sons only one now ________ --- the rest were all killed in the earthquake.
A. keeps B. remains C. stays D. leaves
38.---Oh, that's Jimmy! I'm surprised he rides a motorbike!
---Yes, I'd have thought big cars were more his ________.
A. form B. pleasure C. purpose D. style
39. --What do you really want to say
-OK. I'll come straight to the_________: I want to borrow some money.
A. Point B.message C. news D. way
40.—Hang in there. I can already make out a___of sunlight at the end of the tunnel. —Great! That means we can breathe the fresh air above the ground again soon.
A. grade B. point C. row D. number
41.—I wonder if Tommy will win the competition.
—There is no ______in worrying, Judy. 1think he can make it because he is quite talented and hard- working.
A. point B. difference C. problem D. way
42—My _____ is that we're spending too much time on the smart phones.
--Why don't we put them into the lockers.
A. plan B. fact C. point D. hope
43—Did Linda tell you what's up to her last week
—No, she was on the __________ of saying something when the bell rang.
A. order B. point C. end D. time
44—We can't climb the mountains today because of the heavy rain. How about relaxing ourselves home
--_______. Let's listen to our favorite CD at home.
A. That's all right B. That's a good point
C. Never mind. D. I'm afraid not
45.-He's got a/an____here. If you sell the house now, you'll lose money, so why____not wait till next year
-Well,but I have to discuss it with my husband.
idea B.point C.rule D.mistake
46.—Did you stay up late last night
—No, I couldn't fall asleep because my father's words were _____ in my mind all night.
ringing B. telling C. speaking D. shouting
47.--I've always _______ Bill for his courage and determination.
---I can't agree more. He always faces difficulties calmly.
A. looked down upon B. kept up with C. looked up to D. come up with
48. ---Can we get out of the forest before dark, Mike
---We have to, for we're running ________ on food and water.
A. low B. sour C. deep D. thin
49. ---She has already expressed deep ________ for what happened.
---Then we should forgive her. Everyone will make mistakes.
A. doubt B. regret C. secret D. worry
50. ---When will the performance begin I can't wait, Mom.
---Look! The curtain is ________. I guess the show will start in a minute.
A. dividing B. changing C. dropping D. failing
51.—The house __________ with children's laughter last night.
—Oh, they were having a party then.
rang B. filled C. covered D. burnt
52.--His warning was still in my ears.
--Yes, learn to take good care of yourself.
(
D
. ringin
g
)A. calling B. singing C. winging
53.—When I don't understand some problems, Tom always helps me with them. He is just like my walking ____.
— Wow, how knowledgeable he is!
A.stick B. suggestion C. dictionary D. direction
54.—Look that strange man.
—Don't point __________ others. It will make others unhappy.
A. in B. to C. at D. for
55. —Where is Miss Li
—I heard Miss Li was ill in hospital, so the new teacher will take her ________ for a week.
A. role B. time C. place D. job
56.–The plane makes a ______ take-off.
--That's cool! He must be an experienced pilot.
A. funny B. clean C. quick D. usual
57.--Tina, do you know the girl in red
--Let me think. I've seen her before but I just can't _____her.
A.think B.know C.place D.put
58.--It was an actor whose name _____me for the moment. I couldn't remember that.
A.fall B.escape C.fail D.drop
59.we can achieve a lot when we learn to accept differences among us and let them bring us together, rather than being_____ by them.
A.controlled B.hurt C.divided D.broken
60.The furniture, with it modern style and bright colors, suits modern houses and their gardens, but looks out of ____ in the garden of a traditional home.
A.question B.order C.sight D.place
61.--When will the performance begin I can't wait, Mom.
--Look! The curtain is _____. I guess the show will start in a minute.
dividing B.changing C.dropping C.failing
62.--Have you heard of the big fire that broke out during the exhibition
--Yeah. That's so terrible! Few of the painting there _____.
A.lost B.missed C.remained D.left
63.---What do you think of Tom
---I don't like him at all because he always takes ___ in making fun of others.
pride B. part C. pleasure D. interest
64.--The newest edition of the English dictionary is _____ to come out next month.
--That’s great! Let’s wait and see.
A.produced B.pioneered C.projected D.processed
65.--Tina, do you know the girl in red
--Let me think. I’ve seen her before but I just can’t _____her.
A.think B.know C.place D.put
66. --What happened A huge crowd gathered there.
--It seemed that the crimial fled(逃走) and the police was at his_____.
A.speed B.heels C.breath D.control
67. --Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics____, Saras
--In Paris, the capital of France.
A.take on B.take place C.take up D.take part
68.--It’s late at night. Why are you still in the company
--Because there is still much work ____ to be dealt with.
A.returning B.repeating C.remaining D.realizing
69--Mike asked Gerorge to _____places with him so he could ride with Thomas.
--Did Gerorge agree to do that
A.take B.trade C.lock D.deal
70.--What’s the result in the end
--The meeting ended on a _____ note with several people walking out.
A.sweet B.salty C.sour D.hot
71.--The music is so loud that it makes my ears_____.
--Sorry. I’ll turn it down at once.
A.remain B.ring C.lock D.hit
72. Mike took no______ in his last job, so he left the company.
A.pain B.pleasure C.hope D.wish
73.--Mary seemed very happy. She walked along with a _____ in her step.
--She won the first prize in English competition.
A.spring B.summer C.winter D.fall
74.--Why did you ____ so long time in London
--I like this city so much that I didn’t want to come back.
A.come B.last C.leave D.remain
75. --Finally, the rescue team reached the woman through the ruins(废墟). She ____ her child in her arms, so that the baby could be alive.
A.put B.lifted C.locked D.touched
76.It was already past midnight and only three young men _____in the tea house.
A.remained B.left C.kept D.delayed
77.— Jim won the first prize It sounds unbelievable!
— But the result is true, not __________ in a dream.
A. imagined B. made C. developed D. invented
78.—Oh! We will be late again! And Mrs. Lee must be angry with us.
—We’d better _________ an excuse for this now.
A.produce B. invent C. develop D. discover
二、用所给动词正确形式填空
1. Do you want to know when the car_______(invent)
2. Different kinds of food_____(provide) for homeless children in the church yesterday?
3. Tomatoes_________(discover) in South America many years ago.
4. Football__________(play) all over the world today.
5. The 29th Olympic Games________(hold) in August in Beijing.
6. Dictionaries_______often________(use) for looking up the words.
7. Many stadiums__________ (build) for the Olympics in Beijing.
8. Betty_____________ (make) to study harder at her lessons last year.
9. Half of the class____________ (invite) to Helen's party tomorrow.
10. Many trees and flowers____________ (plant) every spring.
11. Do you want to know when the car_______(invent)
12. Different kinds of food_____(provide) for homeless children in the church yesterday?
13. Tomatoes_________(discover) in South America many years ago.
14. Football__________(play) all over the world today.
15. The 29th Olympic Games________(hold) in August in Beijing.
16. Dictionaries_______often________(use) for looking up the words.
17. Many stadiums__________ (build) for the Olympics in Beijing.
18. Betty_____________ (make) to study harder at her lessons last year.
19. Half of the class____________ (invite) to Helen's party tomorrow.
20. Many trees and flowers____________ (plant) every spring.