高一英语第二学期词汇检测与竞赛试题.docVIP

高一英语第二学期词汇检测与竞赛试题 一、单项选择（每小题1.5分） 1. Lucy’s brother said he was ill and was _____ in bed. But we knew he told a lie again. A. laying B. lying C. lain D. laid 2. The thief _____ to burn the whole house if she should call the police. A. lightened B. strengthened C. threatened D. sharpened 3. He said he was going to _____ a lot of pigs on his farm. A. rise B. keep C. grow D. support 4. I wrote him a letter to show my _____ of his thoughtfulness. A. achievement B. agreement C. attention D. appreciation 5. It’s an informal party, so you needn’t _____ up for it. A. dress B. take C. give D. come 6. He proved himself a true gentleman and the beauty of his _____ was seen at its best when he worked with others. A. temper B. appearance C. talent D. character 7. Finding information in today’s world is easy. The _____ is how you can tell if the information you get is useful or not. A. ability B. competition C. challenge D. knowledge 8. When we plan our vacation, mother often offers _____ suggestions. A. careful B. practical C. effective D. acceptable 9. ---What do you think of him? --- _____ and greedy, he only wants to get everything without giving. A. Generous B. Honest C. Mean D. Miserable 10. Let Henry play with your toys as well, you must learn to _____ . A. support B. care C. spare D. share 11. Some of the passengers told the reporters about their _____ in the burning train. A. details B. trips C. events D. experiences 12. Do you think that the way of Maori life in the villages will be kept _____ ? A. lovely B. alive C. lively D. life 13. On hearing the sound, the birds flew away in every _____ . A. way B. direction C. place D. side 14. The _____ on his face told me that he was angry. A. impression B. sight C. appearance D. expression 15. This book _____ a lot of important information. A. contains B. considers C. suggests D. advises 16. It is difficult to imagine his _____ the deci