商务英语精读(2)模拟题1.doc

商务英语精读（2）模拟题1 I. Vocabulary: Choose the best answer which can explain the underlined words in the following sentences. 1. She felt quite uneasy, for she was the only person wearing formal attire at the party. a. skirt b. suit c. clothes d. trousers 2. When the thief was about to steal my purse, a policeman grabbed him by the arm. a. pointed at b. suddenly took hold of c. shook hands with d. caught up with. 3. The local government has approved of a proposal to introduce sophisticated techniques to promote economic growth. a. advanced b. important c. difficult d. scientific 4. He was asked to recopy his composition because it’s impossible for the teacher to read his microscopic handwriting. a. very mall b. very careless c. meaningless d. untidy 5. After being washed in hot water, my sweater shrank so much that I couldn’t wear it any more. a. became smaller b. became too big c. became longer d. became too hard 6. He believed his career was inextricably linked with her. a. undoubtedly b. inseparably c. somewhat d. reasonably 7. As a British writer put in “ A friend in need is a friend indeed.” a. placed b. wrote c, stated d. quoted 8. Peace was the dominant theme of the conference。 a. neglected b. controversial c. most attractive d. most important 9. Coca-Cola has been the most influential brand in the global soft drink a. national b. famous c. world-wide d. ordinary 10. The overall cost of the machine includes sale tax and fitting. a. estimated b. total c. high d. reduced 11. The smart young lady likes shopping at weekends and especially likes buying trendy clothes.. a. brightly-colored b. strange c. fashionable d. cheap 12.She looked so cool in her new dress that almost all the young men at the party wanted to dance with her. a. smart b. cold c. lovely d. gentle 13. Anderson’s imaginative fairy tales are liked by children all over the world. a. unreal b. fictional c. popular