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Drill 1 演习 1

1. When the eye of the hurricane passed over, there was a lull in the storm.
   飓风眼过去后，暴风雨平静了下来。
   A. fresh outburst A. 新的爆发
   B. calm interval B. 平静间隔
   C. rise in the wind
   C. 迎风飘扬
   D. freshening D. 梳洗
2. The officer compelled the suspect to wait at the scene of the crime.
   警官强迫嫌疑人在犯罪现场等候。
   A. allowed A. 允许
   B. hired B. 聘用
   C. beseeched C. 恳求
   D. forced D. 被迫
3. The young man was so bashful that he did not speak to the pretty girl.
   年轻人很腼腆，没有和这位漂亮女孩说话。
   A. haughty A. 傲慢
   B. discreet B. 谨慎
   C. shy C. 害羞
   D. upset D. 心烦意乱
4. He will abide by his promise if he gives it.
   只要他做出承诺，他就会信守诺言。
   A. allow for A. 允许
   B. renege on B. 食言
   C. renew C. 更新
   D. stick to D. 坚持
5. The rock was poised on the edge of the cliff.
   那块石头就停在悬崖边上。
   A. balanced A. 均衡
   B. dangling B. 悬挂
   C. rolling C. 滚动
   D. perpendicular D. 垂直
6. The Civil Defense evacuated all inhabitants from the area where the storm was predicted to strike.
   民防部门疏散了预报风暴袭击地区的所有居民。
   A. aided A. 辅助
   B. warned B. 警告
   C. notified C. 已通知
   D. removed D. 移走
7. The student revised his paper carefully, following the professor’s suggestions.
   学生按照教授的建议认真修改了论文。
   A. copied A. 复制的
   B. retyped B. 重新打字
   C. corrected C. 纠正
   D. outlined D. 概述
8. We will wind up our business on Friday and take the weekend off.
   我们将在周五结束业务，周末休息。
   A. discuss A. 讨论
   B. continue B. 继续
   C. conclude C. 结束
   D. detail D. 细节
9. His winning the award was the highest attainment of his career.
   获奖是他职业生涯的最高成就。
   A. desire A. 愿望
   B. spectacle B. 奇观
   C. achievement C. 成就
   D. joy D. 快乐
10. Your mood seems very meditative this evening.
    你今晚的心情似乎很沉思。
    A. gleeful A. 高兴
    B. thoughtful B. 周到
    C. desperate C. 绝望
    D. stern D. 船尾
11. He was too obstinate to admit he had been wrong.
    他太过固执，不愿承认自己错了。
    A. stubborn A. 顽固
    B. frightened B. 受到惊吓
    C. selfish C. 自私
    D. cautious D. 谨慎
12. I knew my father would discipline me for my actions.
    我知道父亲会为我的行为管教我。
    A. reward A. 奖励
    B. reprove B. 责备
    C. congratulate C. 祝贺
    D. punish D. 惩罚
13. Victoria Holt and William Shakespeare are prolific writers.
    维多利亚-霍尔特和威廉-莎士比亚都是多产作家。
    A. productive A. 生产性
    B. famous B. 声名显赫
    C. esteemed C. 尊敬
    D. celebrated D. 著名
14. After receiving her check, Suzy endorsed it and took it to the bank.
    收到支票后，苏西在支票上背书，并把它带到银行。
    A. destroyed A. 销毁
    B. signed B. 签署
    C. folded C. 折叠式
    D. deposited D. 沉积
15. Before taking such a test, one had better brush up on his or her vocabulary.
    在参加这样的测试之前，最好先温习一下自己的词汇。
    A. outline A. 概述
    B. translate B. 翻译
    C. revise C. 修订
    D. review D. 审查
16. It is ridiculous to become angry about such an insignificant matter.
    为这样一件无关紧要的事发火，实在是太荒唐了。
    A. sinful A. 有罪
    B. tragic B. 悲剧
    C. absurd C. 荒谬
    D. unpardonable D. 不可饶恕
17. The official hinted at startling new developments that would soon be made public.
    这位官员暗示不久将公布令人震惊的新进展。
    A. openly announced A. 公开宣布
    B. carefully concealed B. 小心隐藏
    C. indirectly suggested C. 间接建议
    D. reluctantly revealed D. 勉强透露
18. The orchid is an exotic plant to see blooming in most North American gardens.
    兰花是一种外来植物，在大多数北美花园中都能看到它开花。
    A. a common A. 普通
    B. a colorful B. 丰富多彩
    C. a beautiful C. 美丽
    D. an unusual D. 不同寻常
19. The crowd swelled until the noise made could be heard for miles.
    人群越聚越多，喧闹声传出数英里。
    A. shouted A. 喊叫
    B. cheered B. 欢呼
    C. grew C. 增长
    D. scattered D. 分散
20. The flowers will wither in a few hours.
    几小时后，花朵就会凋谢。
    A. blossom A. 开花
    B. dry up B. 干涸
    C. open C. 开放
    D. revive D. 复兴
21. The indecisive man was readily persuaded to change his mind again.
    这个优柔寡断的人很容易就被说服，再次改变了主意。
    A. easily A. 容易
    B. hardly B. 很难
    C. subtly C. 巧妙地
    D. abruptly D. 突然
22. He was too old to keep up the pace for more than a few miles.
    他太老了，无法再坚持几英里。
    A. pretense A. 幌子
    B. speed B. 速度
    C. appearance C. 外观
    D. practice D. 实践
23. The candidate’s victory at the polls was overwhelming.
    候选人在投票中取得了压倒性的胜利。
    A. treachery A. 背叛
    B. defeat B. 失败
    C. triumph C. 胜利
    D. popularity D. 知名度
24. Samuel Morse’s painting ability has been obscured by his other acoomplishments.
    塞缪尔-莫尔斯的绘画能力被他的其他成就所掩盖。
    A. revealed A. 揭示
    B. hidden B. 隐藏
    C. exposed C. 暴露
    D. popularized D. 普及
25. The earth is usually represented by a sphere.
    地球通常用球体表示。
    A. cube A. 立方体
    B. globe B. 球
    C. block C. 块
    D. cylinder D. 气缸
26. He was able to mend the cup and saucer.
    他修补好了杯子和碟子。
    A. wash A. 洗涤
    B. repair B. 维修
    C. decorate C. 装饰
    D. mold D. 霉菌
27. The girl took a long hike on her first morning at camp.
    女孩在夏令营的第一天早上就进行了长途徒步旅行。
    A. horseback ride A. 骑马
    B. walk B. 步行
    C. bicycle ride C. 骑自行车
    D. swim D. 游泳
28. Boys’ Clubs, do not deprive poor children of the opportunity to participate in sports.
    男孩俱乐部不会剥夺贫困儿童参加体育运动的机会。
    A. deny A. 否认
    B. retract B. 收回
    C. improvise C. 即兴发挥
    D. dilute D. 稀释
29. The supervisor dictated a memo to her secretary.
    主管向秘书口述了一份备忘录。
    A. letter A. 信件
    B. note B. 说明
    C. report C. 报告
    D. research paper D. 研究论文
30. Picasso was a well-known cubist painter.
    毕加索是著名的立体派画家。
    A. artistic A. 艺术性
    B. colorful B. 丰富多彩
    C. celebrated C. 庆祝
    D. knowledgeable D. 知识渊博
31. Fortified medieval towns were often surrounded by two water moats.
    坚固的中世纪城镇通常由两条护城河环绕。
    A. protected A. 受保护
    B. encircled B. 包围
    C. flooded C. 洪水
    D. supplied D. 供应
32. The department chairman refused to authorize the requisition.
    系主任拒绝批准请购。
    A. request A. 请求
    B. transfer B. 转让
    C. grant C. 补助金
    D. project D. 项目
33. It is imperative that they arrive on time for the lecture.
    他们必须准时到达讲座现场。
    A. necessary A. 必要
    B. suggested B. 建议
    C. hoped C. 希望
    D. intended D. 意图
34. Where did she acquire all her wealth?
    她的财富从何而来？
    A. gain A. 增益
    B. lose B. 丢失
    C. hide C. 隐藏
    D. steal D. 偷窃
35. At the conclusion of each theatrical production, the cast customarily reappears before the audience to take a bow.
    每场戏剧演出结束时，演员们通常会再次出现在观众面前鞠躬致意。
    A. end A. 结束
    B. repetition B. 重复
    C. act C. 行动
    D. intermission D. 中场休息
36. The Montforts have decided to take a cruise, so they went to the travel agency for some brochures.
    蒙特福特夫妇决定乘坐游轮，于是他们去旅行社买了一些宣传册。
    A. questions A. 问题
    B. inquisition B. 宗教裁判所
    C. price lists C. 价目表
    D. pamphlets D. 小册子
37. Scott seized the opportunity to present his proposal to the director.
    斯科特抓住机会，向局长提出了自己的建议。
    A. realized A. 实现
    B. grasped B. 抓住
    C. rendered C. 已提供
    D. delivered D. 交付
38. Most high school students look up to the star player on the football team.
    大多数高中生都以橄榄球队的明星球员为榜样。
    A. envy A. 嫉妒
    B. respect B. 尊重
    C. trust C. 信任
    D. pursue D. 追求
39. Quito’s 9350 -foot elevation makes it the third loftiest capital in the world.
    基多海拔 9350 英尺，是世界上第三高的首都。
    A. mildest A. 最温和
    B. highest B. 最高
    C. largest C. 最大
    D. flattest D. 最平坦
40. The concurrence of the heads of state was totally unexpected.
    国家元首们的一致同意完全出乎意料。
    A. rejection A. 拒绝
    B. proposal B. 建议
    C. agreement C. 协议
    D. objection D. 反对
41. After the rope had broken, the mountain climber was left dangling freely.
    绳索断裂后，登山者被自由地悬挂在空中。
    A. swinging A. 摆动
    B. falling B. 倒下
    C. sliding C. 滑动
    D. wrinkling D. 起皱
42. The professor’s introductory remarks concerned the development of the laser beam.
    教授的开场白涉及激光束的发展。
    A. preliminary A. 初步
    B. final B. 最后
    C. supplementary C. 补充
    D. interminable D. 无休止
43. The speaker was asked to condense his presentation in order to allow his audience to ask questions.
    发言者被要求缩短发言时间，以便听众提问。
    A. abbreviate A. 缩写
    B. expand B. 扩大
    C. continue C. 继续
    D. delay D. 延误
44. Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls have been found in recent years.
    近年来发现了《死海古卷》的残片。
    A. Aromas A.Aromas
    B. Pieces B.部件
    C. Drawings C.图纸
    D. Writers D.作家
45. We were caught in a deluge while returning from our vacation.
    我们度假归来时遭遇了一场大雨。
    A. hailstorm A. 冰雹
    B. downpour B. 倾盆大雨
    C. sandstorm C. 沙尘暴
    D. blizzard D. 暴风雪
46. The daring rescue of those stranded on the mountaintop was truly a creditable deed.
    大胆营救被困在山顶上的人确实是一件功德无量的事。
    A. hard to believe A. 难以置信
    B. praiseworthy B. 值得称赞
    C. unusual C. 不寻常
    D. risky D. 有风险
47. There is a large area of swamp that will have to be cleared before construction can begin.
    在开始施工之前，必须清理大片沼泽地。
    A. forest A. 森林
    B. soft, wet land B. 松软潮湿的土地
    C. dry, sandy soil C. 干燥的沙质土壤
    D. prairie D. 草原
48. The noise was so faint that it was impossible to be sure what it was or even where it came from.
    声音非常微弱，无法确定是什么声音，甚至无法确定声音来自哪里。
    A. frightening A. 令人恐惧
    B. general B. 一般情况
    C. loud C. 声音大
    D. indistinct D. 模糊不清
49. The clerk had to break off the conversation in order to wait on a customer.
    店员不得不中断谈话，以便等待一位顾客。
    A. interrupt A. 中断
    B. hurry B. 匆匆忙忙
    C. continue C. 继续
    D. begin D. 开始
50. The mother soothed the disappointed child and then promised to take him on a picnic as soon as it stopped raining.
    母亲安抚了失望的孩子，然后答应雨一停就带他去野餐。
    A. hugged A. 拥抱
    B. comforted B. 安慰
    C. whipped C. 发泡
    D. praised D. 赞扬
51. The new tax law is explicit; that type of certificate is tax-exempt.
    新税法明确规定，这类证书是免税的。
    A. definite A. 明确
    B. deficient B. 有缺陷
    C. harsh C. 苛刻
    D. imprecise D. 不精确
52. Zinnia seeds will begin to germinate in seven to ten days.
    紫云英种子将在七到十天后开始发芽。
    A. grow A. 生长
    B. rot B. 腐烂
    C. sink C. 水槽
    D. bloom D. 开花
53. The union’s grievance committee met with the school board to protest the teacher’s firing.
    工会申诉委员会与校董会会面，抗议解雇该教师。
    A. personnel A. 人员
    B. scholarship B. 奖学金
    C. investment C. 投资
    D. complaint D. 投诉
54. Argon, an inert gas, constitutes nearly one percent of the atmosphere.
    氩是一种惰性气体，几乎占大气的百分之一。
    A. inflammable A. 易燃
    B. colorless B. 无色
    C. inactive C. 不活动
    D. odorless D. 无味
55. Mr. Jacob’s sole objective is to make his firm a Fortune 500 company.
    雅各布先生的唯一目标就是将他的公司打造成财富 500 强企业。
    A. only A. 只有
    B. principal B. 校长
    C. important C. 重要
    D. immediate D. 立即
56. The president of the company will resign at the end of the fiscal year.
    公司总裁将在本财政年度结束时辞职。
    A. quit A. 退出
    B. relocate B. 搬迁
    C. reserve C. 储备金
    D. get a raise D. 加薪
57. Professor Johnson has a thorough knowledge of Egyptian hieroglyphics(象形文字).
    约翰逊教授精通埃及象形文字。
    A. complete A. 完整
    B. hazy B. 朦胧
    C. wonderful C. 精彩
    D. scientific D. 科学性
58. The detective’s resourcefulness helped him solve the mystery.
    侦探的机智帮助他解开了谜团。
    A. assistance A. 援助
    B. skill B. 技能
    C. family C. 家庭
    D. money D. 金钱
59. The Johnsons’ new garage was not wide enough for the camper to fit.
    约翰逊一家的新车库不够宽，露营车放不下。
    A. too new A. 太新
    B. too big B. 过大
    C. too long C. 太长
    D. too narrow D. 过于狭窄
60. The old utilities building was demolished and a new highrise took its place.
    旧的公用事业大楼被拆除，取而代之的是一幢新的高层建筑。
    A. renovated A. 翻新
    B. razed B. 夷为平地
    C. remodeled C. 改造
    D. reconciled D. 和解
61. It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger.
    小公司与大公司合并是不可避免的。
    A. urgent A. 紧迫性
    B. unavoidable B. 不可避免
    C. important C. 重要
    D. necessary D. 必要
62. The government is engaged in a project to pacify the hostile element of society.
    政府正在实施一项安抚社会敌对分子的计划。
    A. poor A. 贫穷
    B. antagonistic B. 对抗性
    C. delinquent C. 拖欠
    D. reticent D. 沉默寡言
63. Ray is indulging in his favorite hobby, that of collecting military statues.
    雷正在沉迷于他最喜欢的爱好--收集军事雕像。
    A. quenching A. 淬火
    B. expediting B. 加快
    C. discarding C. 丢弃
    D. engaging D. 参与
64. Recent border confrontations between the two military groups lend credence to the rumors of an impending war.
    最近两个军事集团之间的边境对峙为即将爆发战争的传言提供了佐证。
    A. enterprises A. 企业
    B. consequences B. 后果
    C. conferences C. 会议
    D. disputes D. 争议
65. Marcia and Bill were the recipients of the president’s scholarship for fine arts.
    玛西娅和比尔是总统美术奖学金的获得者。
    A. creators A. 创作者
    B. donors B. 捐助者
    C. receivers C. 接收机
    D. instigators D. 煽动者
66. The ancient Greek temple is perched on top of Athens’ highest hill.
    这座古希腊神庙坐落在雅典最高的山顶上。
    A. paramount A. 至高无上
    B. seen B. 看到的
    C. viewed C. 观看
    D. located D. 所在地
67. Most of the wounded passengers were quickly removed from the aircraft.
    大部分受伤的乘客很快被送出飞机。
    A. unconscious A. 无意识
    B. injured B. 受伤
    C. deceased C. 已故
    D. distressed D. 苦恼
68. The test site region encompassed a ten-square-mile area.
    试验场区域占地十平方英里。
    A. overlooked A. 被忽视
    B. owned B. 自有
    C. surveyed C. 调查
    D. encircled D. 包围
69. After World War II, Russia emerged as a world power.
    二战后，俄罗斯崛起为世界强国。
    A. surrendered A. 投降
    B. came forth B. 出来了
    C. fought C. 打斗
    D. dismissed D. 驳回
70. The witness was contrary to his previous testimony.
    证人的证词与他之前的证词相反。
    A. contradicted A. 自相矛盾
    B. incorporated B. 法团
    C. was compatible with C. 与
    D. enhanced D. 加强
71. The students arrived promptly at $9o^{\prime }$$9o^{\prime }$9o^(')9 o^{\prime} clock for their biology class.
    $9o^{\prime }$$9o^{\prime }$9o^(')9 o^{\prime} 钟，学生们准时到达生物课教室。
    A. hurriedly A. 匆匆忙忙
    B. punctually B. 准时
    C. quickly C. 迅速
    D. sleepily D. 昏昏欲睡
72. Her only chance to elude her pursuer was to mingle with the crowd.
    她躲避追捕的唯一机会就是混入人群。
    A. friend A. 朋友
    B. lawyer B. 律师
    C. follower C. 追随者
    D. captor D. 捕获者
73. Part of the county area was annexed to the city in recent months.
    最近几个月，该县的部分地区被并入该市。
    A. joined A. 加入
    B. separated B. 分离
    C. dispensed C. 分配
    D. revoked D. 撤销
74. A conscientious teacher spends hours preparing for classes and correcting students’ papers.
    一位认真负责的教师会花几个小时备课和批改学生的试卷。
    A. creative A. 创造性
    B. leading B. 领导
    C. skillful C. 技巧
    D. careful D. 谨慎
75. The French detective novelist Georges Simenon is one of the most prolific writers of the twentieth century.
    法国侦探小说家乔治-西默农（Georges Simenon）是二十世纪最多产的作家之一。
    A. instructive A. 指导性
    B. productive B. 生产性
    C. famous C. 著名
    D. pessimistic D. 悲观
76. Larry was so absorbed in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.
    拉里沉浸在自己的小说中，忘记了烤箱里正在烹饪的晚餐。
    A. engrossed A. 全神贯注
    B. obliged B. 有义务
    C. enlivened C. 活跃
    D. excelled D. 出类拔萃
77. Having come from an affluent society, Dick found it difficult to adjust to a small country town.
    来自富裕社会的迪克发现自己很难适应乡村小镇的生活。
    A. affable A. 和蔼可亲
    B. wealthy B. 富裕
    C. overpopulated C. 人口过多
    D. large D. 大型
78. The question was discarded because it was ambiguous.
    由于该问题模棱两可，因此被放弃。
    A. incorrect A. 不正确
    B. biased B. 有偏见
    C. vague C. 含糊不清
    D. dull D. 沉闷
79. Most students abhor lengthy exams at the end of the year.
    大多数学生都对年末冗长的考试深恶痛绝。
    A. detest A. 讨厌
    B. regret B. 遗憾
    C. nullify C. 取消
    D. negate D. 否定
80. The main features of the telegraph were developed by two inventors, but it was Samuel Morse who successfully synthesized their ideas.
    电报机的主要功能由两位发明家开发，但塞缪尔-莫尔斯成功地综合了他们的想法。
    A. financed A. 资助
    B. publicized B. 宣传
    C. integrated C. 综合
    D. disproved D. 否定
81. King Midas’s greed led him to spend a life of grief.
    迈达斯国王的贪婪使他度过了悲痛的一生。
    A. cruelty A. 残忍
    B. wealth B. 财富
    C. warning C. 警告
    D. avarice D. 贪婪
82. A multitude of people attended the fund-raising presentation in the mall.
    许多人参加了在商场举行的筹款活动。
    A. small number A. 数量少
    B. select group B. 选择组
    C. huge crowd C. 人山人海
    D. large herd D. 大群
83. The new building was to be octagonal in shape.
    新楼呈八角形。
    A. five sided A. 五面
    B. six sided B. 六面
    C. seven sided C. 七面
    D. eight sided D. 八面
84. The boundary between Canada and the United States has been unfortified for over one hundred years.
    加拿大和美国之间的边界一百多年来一直没有设防。
    A. border A. 边界
    B. bridge B. 桥梁
    C. water C. 水
    D. diplomatic relations D. 外交关系
85. While they were away on vacation, they allowed their mail to accumulate at the post office.
    当他们外出度假时，他们让邮件堆积在邮局。
    A. be delivered A. 交付
    B. pile up B. 堆积
    C. get lost C. 迷路
    D. be returned D. 被退回
86. The professor tried to stimulate interest in archaeology by taking his students on expeditions.
    教授试图通过带领学生进行考察来激发他们对考古学的兴趣。
    A. simulate A. 模拟
    B. fake B. 伪造
    C. encourage C. 鼓励
    D. diminish D. 减少
87. John’s unsportsmanlike behavior caused him to be ostracized by the other members of the country club.
    约翰违反体育道德的行为使他受到乡村俱乐部其他成员的排挤。
    A. shunned A. 回避
    B. excelled B. 出类拔萃
    C. readmitted C. 重新接纳
    D. wavered D. 动摇
88. As a result of the accident, the police revoked his driver’s license.
    事故发生后，警方吊销了他的驾照。
    A. reconsidered A. 重新审议
    B. exercised B. 行使
    C. canceled C. 取消
    D. investigated D. 调查
89. After listening to the testimony, the members of the jury delivered their verdict.
    在听取证词后，陪审团成员做出了裁决。
    A. sentence A. 句子
    B. decision B. 决定
    C. cross-examination C. 交叉质证
    D. foreman D. 领班
90. The children were frolicking in the park.
    孩子们在公园里嬉戏玩耍。
    A. running playfully A. 嬉戏奔跑
    B. gloating B. 幸灾乐祸
    C. sulking C. 生闷气
    D. endangering D. 危害
91. The body of the jellyfish is a gelatinous mass shaped like a saucer.
    水母的身体是一个凝胶体，形状像一个碟子。
    A. granular A. 粒状
    B. crusted B. 结壳
    C. sticky C. 粘性
    D. motionless D. 一动不动
92. We inferred from his remarks that he was happy about the project.
    我们从他的话中推断出，他对该项目感到高兴。
    A. assumed A. 假定
    B. answered B. 回答
    C. heard C. 听到
    D. misunderstood D. 误解
93. George was fined $\mathrm{\$}50$$\mathrm{\$}50$$50\$ 50 by the magistrate and given a strong warning.
    乔治被地方法官处以 $\mathrm{\$}50$$\mathrm{\$}50$$50\$ 50 罚款，并受到严厉警告。
    A. lawyer A. 律师
    B. policeman B. 警察
    C. judge C. 法官
    D. emperor D. 皇帝
94. Without Cathy’s constant composure, we never would have come through as we did.
    如果没有凯茜始终保持镇定，我们就不可能取得现在的成绩。
    A. gifts A. 礼物
    B. presence of mind B. 存在感
    C. ideas C. 想法
    D. nervousness D. 紧张
95. Fear of pirate raids caused the Spaniards(西班牙人) to fortify their coastline.
    由于害怕海盗袭击，西班牙人（Spaniards）不得不加固海岸线。
    A. invasions A. 入侵
    B. ships B. 船舶
    C. arms C. 武器
    D. investigations D. 调查
96. Nearly half of the town’s inhabitants are descendants of indigenous civilizations.
    该镇近一半的居民是土著文明的后裔。
    A. native A. 本地人
    B. backward B. 向后
    C. hard-working C. 勤奋
    D. poor D. 贫穷
97. That area of the country is laced with large and often dangerous rivers.
    该国的这一地区遍布大江大河，而且往往很危险。
    A. criss-crossed A. 纵横交错
    B. decorated B. 装饰
    C. ornated C. 华丽
    D. diluted D. 稀释
98. After a long lunch hour, business resumes as usual.
    漫长的午餐时间过后，一切照旧。
    A. responds A. 回应
    B. delays B. 延误
    C. continues C. 继续
    D. resurfaces D. 死灰复燃
99. Twenty-five percent of Ecuador’s population speak Quechua exclusively.
    厄瓜多尔 25% 的人口只讲盖丘亚语。
    A. mainly A. 主要是
    B. only B. 仅
    C. voluptuously C. 妖娆
    D. still D. 仍然
100. Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, was known as a remarkably gifted and versatile man.
     托马斯-杰斐逊，美国第三任总统，被誉为才华横溢、多才多艺的人。
     A. wise
     B. talented
     C. courageous
     D. loyal

疑难词及词组注释

1. Iull［LNl］n. 间歇；稍息；稍止
2. poise [poiz] v. 保持平衡；均衡
3. meditative ['meditativ] adj. 沉思的; 题想的
   meditative ['meditativ] adj. 沉思的；题想的
4. discipline ['disiplin] v. 惩罚；训练；训导
   纪律 ['disiplin] v. 惩罚；训练；训导
5. endorse [indoss] v. 签名; 批注；认可
6. memo ['memau] 非正式的商业文件,便条
7. celebrated ['selibreitid] adj. 著名的
8. requisition [,rekwizijn] n. 正式要求; 需要
9. concurrence [kən’kırəns] n. 一致; 同意;协力
   一致; 同意; 协力
10. preliminary [pri’liminəri] adj. 开始的;初步的
    初步的 [pri'liminəri] adj. 开始的；初步的
11. deluge ['delju:d3] n. 暴雨; 洪水
12. creditable ['kreditabl] adj. 可称赞的; 可信的
    可称赞的； 可信的
13. soothe [su:ð] v. 安慰，抚慰；缓和
14. germinate ['d3əmineit] v. 使发芽; 萠芽, 开始生长
15. grievance ['grivens] n. 不满;委屈
    不满;委屈
16. resourcefulness [ri’sosfflnis] n. 机智；应变能力
17. indulge [in’dsld3] v. 沉翑于；尽情享受
18. recipient [ri’sipiant] n. 接受者
    接受者 [ri'sipiant] n. 接受者
19. encompass [in’ksmpes] v. 围绕;包围;包含
    encompass [in'ksmpes] v. 围绕;包围;包含
20. promptly [promptli] adv. 准时地；迅速地
21. annex [àneks] v. 合并;并吞 附件 [àneks] v. 合并;并吞
22. conscientious [kənfienfəs] adj. 负责的,尽责的
    conscientious [kənfienfəs] adj. 负责的、尽责的
23. engross［in’grous］v. 使全神贯注；占去 ……所有时间
24. abhor [ab’ho:] v. 厌恶；悦恨
25. avarice ['ævəris] n. 贪婪；首心
26. octagonal [ak’trgenl] adj. 八边的
    octagonal [ak'trgenl] adj. 八边的
27. ostracize ['sstresaiz] v. 排斥；流放；放逐
28. revoke [rivəuk] v. 撤销; 废止; 取消
29. frolick ['frolik] v. 嬉戏，作乐
30. indigenous [in’didzinas] adj. 土生的; 天生的

Drill 2 演习 2

1. Birds exhibit unusual adaptations to their environment.
   鸟类表现出对环境的不同寻常的适应性。
   A. require A. 要求
   B. develop B. 发展
   C. attempt C. 尝试
   D. display D. 显示
2. The cooperation of amateurs has made the scientific study of birds possible.
   业余爱好者的合作使科学研究鸟类成为可能。
   A. biologists A. 生物学家
   B. volunteers B. 志愿者
   C. agencies C. 机构
   D. nonprofessionals D. 非专业人员
3. San Francisco has become the financial center of the western United States.
   旧金山已成为美国西部的金融中心。
   A. literary A. 文学性
   B. monetary B. 货币
   C. industrial C. 工业
   D. cultural D. 文化
4. Weather forecasters must know as much as possible about the state of the atmosphere.
   天气预报员必须尽可能多地了解大气层的状况。
   A. location A. 地点
   B. condition B. 条件
   C. organization C. 组织
   D. composition D. 构成
5. Chemical changes during the curing of tobacco alter its aroma.
   烟草在腌制过程中发生的化学变化会改变其香气。
   A. smell A. 气味
   B. flavor B. 味道
   C. shape C. 形状
   D. weight D. 重量
6. Many reptiles are often classified as beneficial to humans.
   许多爬行动物通常被归类为对人类有益的动物。
   A. harmful A. 有害
   B. relevant B. 相关性
   C. useful C. 有用
   D. undesirable D. 不可取
7. In ancient times, exchanges of goods occurred through barter.
   在古代，商品交换是通过以物易物的方式进行的。
   A. demand A. 需求
   B. increase B. 增加
   C. production C. 生产
   D. trade D. 贸易
8. Fish have lived on the earth longer than any other backboned animal and show great diversity in their way of life.
   鱼类在地球上生活的时间比任何其他有脊动物都要长，它们的生活方式也呈现出极大的多样性。
   A. variation A. 变化
   B. adaptation B. 适应
   C. evolution C. 进化
   D. satisfaction D. 满意度
9. The Chinese people worship their ancestors.
   中国人崇拜祖先。
   A. fossils A. 化石
   B. elders B. 长老
   C. forefathers C. 先辈
   D. heirs D. 继承人
10. Under the major’s able leadership, the soldiers found safety.
    在少校干练的领导下，士兵们找到了安全。
    A. guidance A. 指导
    B. intensity B. 强度
    C. flagship C. 旗舰
    D. ability D. 能力
11. Parents may become frustrated by the incessant demands of their children.
    父母可能会因为孩子无休止的要求而感到沮丧。
    A. complicated A. 复杂
    B. unnecessary B. 不必要
    C. endless C. 无穷无尽
    D. tiring D. 劳累
12. Tidal pools are a singular place to study shore life.
    潮汐池是研究海岸生物的绝佳场所。
    A. an accessible A. 无障碍
    B. a popular B. 广受欢迎
    C. an impressive C. 令人印象深刻
    D. a unique D. 独一无二
13. Gems are the most prized and famous of all minerals.
    宝石是所有矿物中最珍贵、最著名的。
    A. costly A. 费用高昂
    B. beautiful B. 美丽
    C. valued C. 有价值
    D. unusual D. 不寻常
14. Learning how to execute any skill should be kept enjoyable.
    学习任何技能都应保持愉悦的心情。
    A. teach A. 教育
    B. perform B. 执行
    C. practice C. 实践
    D. evaluate D. 评估
15. Amphibians are curious reminders of animal life of long ago.
    两栖动物是很久以前动物生活的奇特记忆。