北外本科英语复习资料.doc

1 His film career began after the war, __________ he had already appeared in the films before that. A. even B. except C. although D. despite 2 ?? Shopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man __________ it is for a woman. A. as B. than C. that D. when 3 It was essential that the application forms __________ back before the deadlines. A. must be sent B. would be sent C. be sent D. were sent 4 ???? A news report is usually very short, __________ when it is about something very important. A. besides B. apart from C. except D. except for 5 ? Having been found guilty, the man was given a severe __________ by the judge. A. crisis B. sentence C. crime D. service 6 The price system works primarily __________ balancing the decisions of consumers and producers. A. to B. from C. by D. out of 7 In another month’s time, Professor Lee __________ in this university for exactly 30 years. A. will teach B. will have been teaching C. will have taught D. will be teaching 8 Children are very curious __________. A. at heart B. in person C. on purpose D. by nature 9 __________ they are inexperienced, they have done a considerably good job. A. Now that B. Given that C. On condition that D. In case 10 ?I’d like to take this opportunity to __________ a warm welcome to all those present. A. depress B. impress C. extend D. intend 11 ?? Mary __________ back home if she had known that her husband would go to the station with the car to meet her. A. mustn’t have walked B. wouldn’t have walked C. couldn’t have walked D. shouldn’t have walked 12 ?I regret that a __________ engagement prevents me from accepting your kind invitation. A. last B. previous C. before D. foregoing 13 We must give up this new plan because we are __________ funds. A. lack in B. lack C. lacking of D. lacking 14 Nice words may win friends, but only ones good personality and credit can hold _______. A. it B. that