《英语（下）》期末试卷.doc

《英语（下）》期末试卷 Part I Vocabulary (30%) Section A Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the italicized word on the left of each sentence. 1 lock I lost my keys and couldn’t ___unlock_____ the box. 2 perform The first American performance of this opera was in 1926. 3 threat Their lives were frequently threatened by gas explosion. 4 survive His _ survival _is still uncertain: he has been very badly hurt and may die. 5 practice Your suggestion is a good one , but there are some practical difficulties in our workshop. 6 experience Mary was already an experienced primary school teacher at the age of 25. 7 energy Everyone looked fresh and energetic after the three-day spring break. 8mystery No one knows where he came from. There is something _ mysterious about his family background. 9 courage It was courageous of Mr.Stone to try and save the drowning man. 10 fortune The boy is fortunate to have had the help and guidance of such a learned uncle. Section B Directions: For each of the following blanks, four choices are given. Choose the most appropriate one. 11 Don’t ___ to let me know if there is anything I can do for you A .reject B .prevent C hesitate D .refuse 12 Let’s hang up some paintings on these _____ walls A bare B empty C .blank D .vacant 13 At the conference he expressed some personal views which later brought him into ______ with the Party leadership. A action B crisis C .conflict D .power 14. They have developed techniques which are _____ to those used in most factories A more talented B better C greater D .superior 15.Man must stop _____ the earth’s atmosphere. A .filling B emitting C .polluting D .wasting 16 No one has yet succeeded in explaining the _____ of how life began A problem B cause C .puzzle D .logic 17 Unfortunately, very few sheep _