新标准大学英语综合教程2网上Unittest15单元.doc

Unit test 1 Part I: Vocabulary and Structure Section A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box. Economy governor passion alliance eemployment prospects opportunity definition industrial rebel destruction philosophy era demonstration protest inspirational frustration petition obscure cynic 1. The former rivals decided to create a(n) alliance when they realized they shared a common threat. 2. The streets around the courthouse were all closed down because of the demonstration against the ruling. 3. Sandra was explaining how her daughter is beginning to rebel against her rules and authority. 4. The government has passed many laws that intended to make us safer, but (a) cynic would probably suggest that were just as vulnerable as before. 5. The governor of California held a press conference to announce his candidacy for the US Senate. 6. I found the Prime Ministers speech to be very inspirational; it made me feel hopeful and patriotic. 7. At this point, Jim has no prospects of landing a job anytime soon; he just cant find a job for someone with a history degree. 8. Radicalism, by definition, means that people are acting outside the accepted norms of society. 9. My children are growing up today in the Internet era—a time when all the knowledge of the world is only a few mouse clicks away. 10. The September 11 terrorist attack in the United States caused more destruction than many people thought possible. 11. During the 1960s, many young people chose to protest their countrys involvement in the Vietnam War. 12. The collapsed housing industry in America ultimately had severe consequences for the entire economy. 13. Pedro asked me to sign the petition in favor of the proposed law. 14. Traveling through Mexico was a wonderful opportunity to practice Spanish which I spent so many years studying. 15. She chose to major in business at college because she thought it would increase her chances of well-