新编大学英语 1 词汇测试 2.doc

Vocabulary Test 2 (Unit 4--Unit6) I. Directions：Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences. 25% 1. All the ______ to the Palace were guarded by soldiers. A. means B. ways C. approaches D. methods 2. The baby’s first step caused great ______ in the family. A. stimulation B. distress C. inspiration D. excitement 3. The living room is usually ______ with flowers three days before Christmas. A. provided B. furnished C. decorated D. equipped 4. Since he _____ refused to discuss the matter any further , we had to look for other ways of solution. A. absolutely B. nearly C. fairly D. relatively 5. Early ______ education , schooling for young children , usually beginning at age three , intended to prepare them for elementary grades. A. childhood B. childish C. childlike D. childless 6. I find the British legal system extremely ______ and its really difficult for me to understand it. A. complicated B. sophisticated C. influential D. objective 7. Most of the old people don’t want to be taken out of their daily ______. A. frustration B. routine C. trifle D. reluctance 8. The clock can be _______ for one year. A. guaranteed B. ensured C. assured D. insured 9. Although the main characters in the novel are so true to life, they are entirely _____. A. imaginative B. imaginable C. imagination D. imaginary 10. Air pollution ________ to many kinds of diseases. A. confirms B. contributes C. communicates D. consumes 11. Flexible working hours __________ parents to spend much more time with their children. A. permitted B. convinced C. caused D. denied 12. I hope this will _______ you to change your mind. A. convince B. instruct C. predict D. upset 13. Barbara _________ in doing it again though she had f