2011四级词汇精练.doc

Test One No one takes him ______ any more, he’s become a figure of fun. A. earnestly B. seriously C. actively D. practically Your essay lacks ______ -- you’ve concentrated too much on some topics and neglected others A. framework B. proportion C. consideration D. reflection He finished only a yard behind the winner of the race but he had to be ______ with the second prize. A. grateful B. pleasant C. content D. indifferent There was such a noise that I ______ what you were saying to me. A. missed B. lost C. failed D. caught He gave a vivid ______ of what had happened. A. tale B. statement C. outlook D. description I knew I had said something stupid, and my cheeks began to ______ with shame. A. shine B. burn C. explode D. glow This could explain many things that ______ defy rational analysis. A. somewhat B. otherwise C. inevitably D. utterly She could hardly recognize her son through the ______ of tears that filled her eyes. A. mist B. cover C. obstacle D. influence The radio has given a frost and icy roads ______ for car drivers tomorrow. A. sign B. indication C. warning D. advice The air became ______ as we descended the hill towards the river bank. A. heavier B. moister C. thinner D. denser The union leaders and employers had a ______ meeting and reached no workable agreement. A. chill B. pleasant C. fruitful D. warm I was frozen ______ after sitting so long, and could hardly walk. A. rigid B. stiff C. permanent D. infinite When we reached the top of the mountain, we came in ______ of a wide plain below. A. scene B. observation C. sight D. view A cold ______ flowing off the coast reduces temperatures in summer. A. current B. atmosphere C. air D. tide He walked along in the shadow hoping no one would ______ him. A. recognize B. observe C. watch D. glance If we do not protest against these crimes it will look as if we give them our ______. A. decision B. sanction C. position D. expression The film wa