英语模拟试题英语模拟试题.doc

Part 6 Choosing the right word Each item/blank: 1 point(s) Full score: 10 Directions: Directions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.  40. steeply figure out provision captive critical 1. She had been physically hurt when she was dragged from the villa and she had been held (1) ever since. 2. I was too nervous to remember what I had said in the (2) impromptu speech. 3. In particular, we are very fortunate tonight to have the (3) attendance of our friends with the Bensons Electronics Company, who came here all the way from Canada. 4. She has been highly (4) of many established institutions, such as the Senior Civil Service, Foreign Office, Bank of England, universities, and local governments. 5. Were such an invasion ever to happen, it would (5) inevitably lead to a world war involving the US anyway. 6. Sometime I will need to (6) if I want to make a real career shift — such as to politics. 7. The modernization and globalization of a city should be based on the development of culture and (7) promotion of harmony. 8. Her own future had been (8) mapped out by her wealthy and adoring parents, newly returned from India, and because it was so much to her liking she did not rebel. 9. The (9) attendance shall apply to all patents existing at the time when it comes into effect. 10. In the next 20 years, life expectancy may well rise again, even more (10). 41. Mr Nicklin, a 48-year-old insurance manager, was kept ________________ for two years by the Saudis, who held him responsible for the debts of his American-owned firm. A) captive B) capture C) bearer D) mortgage  42. The report notes that future inflation and the ________________ of market risk will increase. A) frailty B) captivity C) uncertainty D) productivity  43. John joined the long queue and eventually after a(n) ________________ wait, reached the revenue table. A) impromptu B) impressive C)