Easy Test1-8-基英.doc

Multiple choice. As the manager was away on a business trip, I was asked to ______ the weekly staff meeting. A. preside B. introduce C. chair D. dominate 2. There is a (n) ________ shop specializing in Victoriana at the corner of this street. A. ancient B. antique C. Out-of-date D. unique 3. He proclaimed his innocence and _______ his accusers to confront him openly. A. contested B. challenged C. exclaimed D. acclaimed 4. The knife was stuck but she pilled it out with a ______. A. jerky B.jersey C. jerk D. push 5. The parents ______ on the secrecies of the daughter. A. encroached B. invaded C. intruded D. infringed 6. The deathbed struggles of the enemies can only _________ their own doom. A. hasten B. harden C. strengthen D. fasten 7. Science has made great ________ during the last decade. A. progresses B. increase C. advances D. development 8. The patient’s progress was very encouraging as he could ____ get out of bed without help. A. nearly B. hardly C. merely D. barely 9. For years she suffered from the ______ that her husband might come back to her. A. vision B. idea C. imagination D. illusion 10. She’s so ______ that she won’t let anyone help her. A. obstacle B. obstinate C. obsolete D. Obsessive 11. Many people are ________ to insect bites and some even have to go to hospital. A. insensitive B. allergic C. sensible D. infected 12. Obviously, the Chairman’s remarks at the conference were _______ and not planned. A. substantial B. spontaneous C. simultaneous D. synthetic 13. The police have offered a large _______ for information leading to the robber’s arrest. A. award B. compensation C. prize D. reward 14. Despite opposition from his family, he remained _____ in his decision. A. prompt B. obedient C. resolute D. reckless 15. Mark had his license suspended for ______ driving. A. careful B. reckless C. restless D. guilty 16. I had to _______ up all my nerve to face my boss.