新标准大学英语综合教程第二单元.docVIP

Part I: Vocabulary and Structure Section A: Choose the best way to complete the sentences. 1. Though it was difficult, Carlos knew the only _______ thing to do would be to admit cheating on the test. A. honestly B. honor C. honorable D. honest 2. Debbie is very _______ to the plight of homeless people and always gets very emotional when she sees them on the street. A. empathy B. empathetic C. sympathy D. sympathetic 3. Certain types of birds often develop the skill of _______ and sound like they can speak. A. impressions B. mimicry C. personification D. imitating 4. As babies develop, they need to learn to _______ before they can walk. A. run B. climb C. swim D. crawl 5. When he was a child, Tony lost all vision in his right eye, so he feels _______ for the difficulties faced by blind people. A. empathy B. empathetic C. sympathy D. sympathetic 6. Kindergarten teachers often have to reprimand their students for _______. A. mimicry B. misbehaviour C. misery D. misunderstanding 7. During the Christmas holiday, many people feel a surge of _______ and give to charities. A. malevolence B. discipline C. benevolence D. sensitivity 8. Babies usually cry when they feel _______ because they have no other way to express themselves. A. distinguished B. dishonest C. distressed D. discouraged 9. Different cultures have different ways of _______ their children. A. authorizing B. disciplining C. obeying D. sympathizing 10. The research project was an _______ success—we managed to prove our theory conclusively. A. overage B. overdue C. overnight D. overall 11. Thomas has no _______ to the feelings of others—he always makes very negative and offensive comments. A. sensitivity B. sense C. sensory