高考英语第二轮专题复习词汇讲义

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e unemployed, it is _C_ which is often worse than lack of wages.
A laziness B poverty C idleness D inability
laziness n. 懒惰； poverty n. 贫穷； poor adj. 贫穷的；
idleness n. 无事可做(中性，有时也有贬义含义)； inability n. 没有能力，没有办法。
IV 搭配关系问题；
extent n. 程度； to... extent 到达…程度，在…程度之上； extent 只能和to搭配。
To a certain extent, I am responsible for the delay.
在一定程度上,我对拖延负有责任。
object vi. 反对； object + to + 动名词（动词的ing形式）。
People object to smoking.
越来越多的人反对吸烟。
objection n. 反对； objection + to + 动名词（动词的ing形式）。
There is no objection to your opening the window. ://.ks5u./
你开窗没有什么不可以的。
V 形相近，意相远；
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41. The bridge was named _A_ the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people.
A after B with C by D from
cause 事业； be named after 以…的名字命名；
42. There were no tickets _D_ for Friday’s performance.
A preferable B considerable C possible D available
preferable adj. 更好的，更可取的；
358. _C_ the Revolutionary War, the United States was an English colony.
A Inferior to B Superior to C Prior to D Preferable to
具有比较意味的形容词只要与介词to搭配即可表示其比较级。 super- 表示在…上方，超过…
inferior adj. 低于…的，劣于…的； superior adj. 高于…的，优于…的； prior adj. 在…之前的
Revolutionary War 特指美国独立战争；second adj. 第二的（含有比较意味，也与to搭配）
30. Cancer is second only _B_ heart disease as a cause of death.
A of B to C with D from
be second to 仅次于
He is second to none. 首屈一指，无与伦比；
43. It wasn't such a good dinner _C_ she had promised us.
A that B which C as D what
such … that … 如此… 以至于… ；
59. American women were _D_ the right to vote until 1920 after many years of hard struggle. [the right to vote 选举权]
A ignored B neglected C refused D denied
sb + be + ___ + sth 空格处应为能加双宾语的动词；
deny v. 否认，拒绝；deny sb sth 拒绝给予某人某物；
refuse表示拒绝时强调主观的意愿，deny表示“拒绝”时相对客观，是客观条件的限制，使得拒绝。

一些特殊的动词：
第一点：fet 忘记； [反义] remember 记得；
这两个词后加动词不定式表示将要进行的行为；这两个词后加动词ing形式表示已经做过的事情。
注意：动名词与现在分词形式一样，但含义不同。这两个词后加动词ing形式都是动名词。
fet to do sth. 忘记要去做某事； fet doing sth. 忘记做过某事；
remember to do sth. 记得要去做某事； remember doing sth. 记得做过某事；
62. I remember _B_ to help us if we ever got into trouble.
A once offering B him once offering C him to offer D to offer him
offer vt. 提出，提供； offer sb. sth. / offer to do sth.
him once offering 如果改成 his once offering 也正确。
动名词的复合结构：凡是一个动词的后面可以加动名词，就可以加动名词的复合结构。
动作发出者 + 动名词；当动作发出者名字给出时：名词所有格 + 动名词；当动名词的复合结构在文章中出现，且动作发出者在前文中提过时：形容词物主代词（宾格）+ 动名词。
形容词物主代词：his, her, my, your, their, our。代词宾格：him, her, me, you, us, them。
第二点：want 想要； want to do sth. 想做某事； want doing 客观需要或缺乏。
48. Your hair wants _B_. You'd better have it done tomorrow.
A cut B cutting C to cut D being cut
注意：want doing 中doing表示的是被动含义。
18. This room is so dirty that it wants _A_.
A cleaning B to clean C being cleaned D cleaned
第三点：mean 意味； mean to do sth. 打算做某事，意欲… ；mean doing 意味着，…的意思是…
25. There's a man at the reception desk who seems very angry and I think he means _B_ trouble. [reception desk 接待台]
A making B to make C to have made D having made
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55. The children went there to watch the iron tower _D_.
A to erect B be erected C erecting D being erected
watch 看电视用，看比赛用； see 看电影用；
感官动词watch, see, hear； 感官动词 + 名词（代词）+ do
be erected 强调的是动作的结果； being erected 强调的是动作的过程。
56. The engine _D_ smoke and steam.
A gives up B gives in C gives away D gives off
give up 放弃； give in 屈服，让步； give off 释放，放出（烟和气体）；
give away 泄露，走漏风声；婚礼中新郎的父亲把新娘的手交给新郎的过程；赠送礼品。
57. The manager promised to keep me _C_ of how our business was going on.
A to be informed B on informing C informed D informing
keep sb. + 分词； inform v. 通知，告知； inform sb. of sth. 通知某人某件事情
keep me informed 使我被告知。
61. I should like to rent a house, modern, fortable and _B_ in a quiet neighborhood.
A all in all B above all C after all D over all
all in all 总而言之；above all 首先，尤其是；after all 毕竟，终究；overall 全面的，总体的
in a word 总之，in short 简而言之，in conclusion 最后，总之，to sum up总之，总而言之。
62. _B_ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.
A For now B Now that C Ever since D By now
now that 既然，由于（相当于since）； ever since 自从…以来。
与that搭配且后面可以加句子的几个表达形式：
now that 既然，由于； in that 因为； except that 除…之外。
except后面加名词或代词；except that后面加句子。
63. What you have done is _D_ the doctor’s orders.
A attached to B responsible to C resistant to D contrary to
be attached to 连接，附属； This school is attached to Beida. 这所学校附属于北大。
responsible to 对…负有责任； resistant adj. 反抗的，抵抗的； water resistant 防水的。
be contrary to 与..相反（相违背）。
64. John regretted _A_ to the meeting last week.
A not going B not to go C not having been going D not to be going
regret doing 后悔做过某事； regret to do sth. 遗憾的做某事（应用语境非常有限）。
63. We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are _B_.
A out of work B out of stock C out of reach D out of practice
out of work 失业； out of reach 够不着 within reach 够得着； out of practice 缺乏练习。
65. They _C_ in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.
A carried out B carried off C carried on D carried forward
in spite of 尽管； carry on 坚持，继续。
66. Mrs. Brown is supposed _A_ for Italy last week.
A to have left B to be leaving C to leave D to have been left
be supposed to do sth. 应该（理应）做某事。
37. He’s watching TV? He’s _D_ to be cleaning his room.
A known B considered C regarded D supposed
regard as 把…认作
55. Between 1974 and 1997, the number of overseas visitors expanded _A_ 27%.
A by B for C to D in
69. Children who are over-protected by their parents may bee _C_.
A hurt B damaged C spoiled D harmed
spoil vt. 宠坏，溺爱
70. When Mr. Jones gets old, he will _B_ over his business to his son.
A take B hand C think D get
take over 接管接收； hand over 移交，交出； think over 仔细考虑； get over 克服，战胜。
45. We are interested in the weather because it _B_ us so directly what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel.
A benefits B affects C guides D effects
affect vt. 影响； effect n. 影响。
46. Will all those _D_ the proposal raise their hands?
A in relation to B in contrast to C in excess of D in favor of
in relation to 与…相比； in contrast to 与…形成对照；
in excess of 超过，超出（一定的限定范围）； in favor of 赞同，支持。
47. Children are very curious _D_.
A at heart B in person C on purpose D by nature
at heart 在心理，在内心； heart 强调的是内心的感情，mind 强调的是思维，头脑，soul 灵魂
in person 亲自，本人； on purpose 有意的，故意的； by nature 生性（天性）使然。
48. The match was cancelled because most of the members _A_ a match without a standard court.
A objected to having B were objected to have
C objected to have D were objected to having
49. The teacher doesn’t permit _C_ in class.
A smoke B to smoke C smoking D to have a smoke
permit v. 允许，准许； permit sb. to do sth. 允许某人做某事； permit doing 允许做某事。
22. These books, which you can get at any bookshop, will give you _A_ you need.
A all the information B all the informations
C all of information D all of the informations
27. I have no objection _B_ your story again. [object to + 动名词]
A to hear B to hearing C to having heard D to have heard
28. The clothes a person wears may express his _B_ or social position.
A curiosity B status C determination D significance
curiosity 好奇心； determination 决心，决定
status n. 身份，地位； significance n. 意义，重要性；
29. By law, when one makes a large purchase, he should have _D_ opportunity to change his mind.
A aurate B urgent C excessive D adequate
aurate adj. 精确的； urgent adj. 紧急的，紧迫的； excessive adj. 过多的，过度的；
adequate adj. 充足的，足够的。
33. Beer is the most popular drink among male drinkers, _A_ overall consumption is significantly higher than that of women.
A whose B which C that D what
whose指代的就是他前面的male drinkers.
35. I didn't know the word. I had to _C_ a dictionary.
A look out B make out C refer to D go over
look up 查阅； look up a word in a dictionary 在字典中查单词；
make out 辨认出，搞明白
refer to 提及，涉及 reference n. 参考书目； reference room 资料室；
38. I think I was at school, _A_ I was staying with a friend during the vacation when I heard the news. [or else 否则，要不然]
A or else B and then C or so D even so
39. It is said that the math teacher seems _A_ towards bright students.
A partial B beneficial C preferable D liable
partial adj. 偏袒的，偏爱的（经常与to或towards搭配）
44. Everybody _A_ in the hall where they were weled by the secretary.
A assembled B aumulated C piled D joined
assembled 聚集； aumulate 堆积，集聚 pile堆起，堆叠
secretary 书记。
50. The British constitution is _B_ a large extent a product of the historical events described above. [无论是在空格前还是后，如果出现了名词extent要找介词就着to]
A within B to C by D at
to a large extent 在很大程度上。
Constitution宪法

50. I like watching TV _C_ to the cinema.
A more than to go B than going C more than going D rather than to go
than 除构成固定短语外就要与比较级搭配，不会单独出现； rather than + 动词原形；
平行结构，遇到平行结构时应做的两步：
1 找出连接词，2 使要填部分与已给出的对应部分形式完全一样。
51. I appreciate _D_ to your home.
A to be invited B to have invited C having invited D being invited
appreciate + 动名词（不能加动词原形，不能加句子）。
41. I would appreciate _B_ it a secret.
A you to keep B your keeping C that you keep D that you will keep
your keeping 动名词的复合结构。 you keeping 也是正确的。
52. I hope my teacher will take my recent illness into _C_ when judging my examination.
A regard B counting C aount D observation
take sth. into aount 考虑。
54. Important people don’t often have much free time as their work _C_ all their time.
A take away B take over C take up [占据] D take in
56. Many people plain of the rapid _C_ of modern life.
A rate B speed C pace D growth
pace 节奏； rapid pace of modern life现在生活快节奏。
58. The speaker, _D_ for her splendid speeches, was warmly received by the audience.
A having known B being known C knowing D known
know 没有现在分词；know 用主动形式时只能和两个介词搭配：of, about。
known for 以…而著名。
60. I couldn’t find _A_, and so I took this one.
A a large enough coat B an enough large coat
C a large coat enough D a coat enough large
enough 修饰形容词时要放到形容词后面。
62. No sooner had we reached the top of the hill _C_ we all sat down to rest.
A when B then C than D until
no sooner … than 一…就…
64. He moved away from his parents, and missed them _A_ enjoy the exciting life in New York. [too … to，太…而不能…]
A too much to B enough to C very much to D much so as to
66. The last time we had a family reunion was _B_ my brother's wedding ceremony four years ago.
A in B at C during D over
ceremony n. 典礼，仪式。要表达在某典礼（仪式）上用介词at。
at the graduation ceremony 在毕业典礼上。
68. _D_ the advances of science, the disforts of old age will no doubt always be with us. [despite prep. 尽管； as for 关于，至于]
A As for B Besides C Except D Despite
41. Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy _C_ for her examination.
A to prepare B to be prepared C preparing D being prepared
be busy doing sth. 忙于做某事
42. Five minutes earlier, _A_ we could have caught the last train.
A and B but C or D an order
and 在这里表示一种结果，翻译成“那么（和）”。只有两种情况下and才会这样翻译：
1. 省略句 ＋ and + 句子； 2. 祈使句 ＋ and + 句子。
46. Mr. Wilson said that he did not want to _A_ any further responsibilities.
A take on B get on C put up D look up
take on 承担； take on responsibility 承担责任。
48. We desire that the tour leader _A_ us immediately of any change in plans.
A inform B informs C informed D has informed
desire v. 要求，表要求时后面加句子要用虚拟语气， (should) + 动词原形。
其他同样用法的词还有ask, demand, request, require.
50. A man escaped from the prison last night. It was a long time _A_ the guards discovered what had happened.
A before B until C since D when
It + 系动词 + 一段时间 + before引导的句子 在…之前花费多少时间。
54. Scientists say it may be five or ten years _D_ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.
A since B when C after D before
51. In the experiment we kept a watchful eye _D_ the developments and recorded every detail. [keep a watchful eye on 密切主意，留神]
A in B at C for D on
52. There's little chance that mankind would _D_ a nuclear war.
A retain B endure C maintain D survive
retain vt. 保持，保留； endure v. 忍受； maintain vt. 维持，保持，坚持认为；
survive vi. 生存； vt. 活过 … （宾语为某种灾难）。 survive a flood 活过一场洪水。
前缀sur表示过 … ，外，超； vive 表示生活，强调活着。
54. They usually have less money at the end of the month than _C_ at the beginning.
A which is B which was C they have D it is
less … than句子前后要平衡结构。
55. In the course of a day students do far more than just _A_ classes.
A attend B attended C to attend D attending
far more than 远远多于，远不止于；也要句子前后平衡结构。
56. The French pianist [n. 钢琴师] who had been praised very highly _C_ to be a great disappointment.
A turned up B turned in C turned out D turned down
turn up 后面不加宾语表示出现，后面加宾语表示将声音调高，调大；
turn in + 宾语 上缴，交出； turn down 将声音调低，调小；拒绝；
refuse sb. 指直接的回绝； turn sb. down 则指委婉的拒绝；
turn out + 动词不定式 最终证明是，结果是。
57. Many difficulties have _B_ as a result of the change over to a new type of fuel.
A risen B arisen C raised D arrived
因本句未加宾语，估不应选不及物动词，可排除C项； arrive vi. 到达，抵达；
rise vi. 升起，升高（侧重指旗帜或太阳升起）；数量的增高（侧重指水位、价位）；
the sun rises in the east and sets in the west 太阳东升西落。
arise vi. 升起，升高，出现，发生（经常与抽象名词联用）。
33. Last year the advertising rate _D_ by 20 percent.
A raised B aroused C arose D rose
58. He made such a _D_ contribution to the university that they are naming one of the new buildings after him.
A genuine B minimum C modest D generous
name after 以…的名字来命名。genuine adj. 真正的，货真价实的； genuine leather 真皮；
minimum adj. 最低的，最小的； modest adj. 谦虚谨慎的，适度的；
generous adj. 慷慨的，慷慨大方的（修饰贡献等用这个）。
60. In the advanced course students must take performance tests at monthly _B_.
A gaps B intervals C length D distance
interval n. 间隔（即可指空间间隔，也可指时间间隔），四级考试中专考时间间隔的概念。
interval是固定与介词at搭配的。
61. Mr. Johnson preferred _A_ heavier work to do.
A to be given B to be giving C to have given D having given
65. She is _C_ a musician than her brother.
A much of B much as C more of D more as
be of 具有某种性质、品质或特点；
66. Having been found guilty, the man was given a severe _B_ by the judge.
A service B sentence C crime D crisis
sentence n. 判决，判刑； crisis n. 危机； economic crisis 经济危机；

42. Niagara Falls is a great tourist _B_, drawing millions of visitors every year.
A attention B attraction C appointment D arrangement
tourist attraction 旅游胜地； attention n. 注意力； appointment n. 委任的职位，约会；
date n. 日期，约会，枣；表示约会时指的是异性之间的私人约会。 arrangement n. 布置，安排
blind date 两人第一次见面的约会。 appointment 指公事性质的，比较正式的约会。
43. I don't mind _B_ the decision as long as it is not too late.
A you to delay making B your delaying making
C your delaying to make D you delay to make
mind 后要加动名词； delay v. 耽搁，延误（后面也要加动名词）
47. This kind of glasses manufactured by experienced craftsmen _B_ fortably.
A is worn B wears C wearing D are worn
当wear表穿戴时，而句子的主语是被穿戴的东西时，wear是不及物动词，没有被动语态。
65. The ing of the railways in the 1830s _A_ our society and economic life.
A transformed B transported C transferred D transmitted
字根trans在四级中着重考的含义是“从一个地方到另一个地方”。
transform 改革，变革，改变； transport 运输； transfer 转移，移动；
transmit 传送，播送；疾病的传染，传播； transplant 移植。
48. Some diseases are _D_ by certain water animals.
A transplanted B transformed C transported D transmitted
50. Although Anne is happy with her suess she wonders _B_ will happen to her private life. [wonder后面要加疑问词]
A that B what C it D this
52. Mike's uncle insists _D_ in this hotel.
A staying not B not to stay C that he would not stay D that he not stay
insist的两种用法：1 insist on … 坚持，坚决要求；
2 insist + that引导的从句（从句谓语动词为[should] + 动词原形）
57. He is _A_ about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics next year.
A optimistic B optional C outstanding D obvious
optimistic adj. 乐观的； pessimistic adj. 悲观的； be optimistic about 对…持乐观态度。
optional adj. 随意的，任选的，非强制性的； optional courses 选修课；
outstanding adj. 卓越的，杰出的； obvious adj. 明显的。
59. The director was critical _C_ the way we were doing the work.
A at B in C of D with
be critical of 对...爱挑剔的，批评。
61. _D_ she realized it was too late to go home.
A No sooner it grew dark than B Hardly did it grow dark that
C Scarcely had it grown dark than D It was not until dark that
no sooner在句首时句子要用部分倒装；hardly要与when搭配；scarcely也要与when搭配。
62. In Britain people _C_ four million tons of potatoes every year.
A swallow B dispose C consume D exhaust
swallow 吞，咽； dispose 去掉，处理，安排； consume 消费，消耗； consumer 消费者；
exhaust 将资源消耗殆尽；如果与人在一个句子中搭配则表示使人精疲力竭。

34. Every man in this country has the right to live where he wants to _A_ the color of his skin. [regardless of 不管，不顾]
A regardless of B in the light of C by virtue of D with the exception of
38. The old couple decided to _C_ a boy and a girl though they had three of their own.
A adapt B bring C adopt D receive
39. The government is trying to do something to _D_ better understanding between the two countries.
A raise B increase C heighten D promote
promote better understanding 增进理解。
46. When he arrived, he found _C_ the aged and the sick at home.
A nothing but B none other C none but D no other than
形容词前加the表示一类人。 none but 只有，仅有。
52. He will agree to do what you require _D_ him.
A for B from C to D of
require sth. of sb. 要求某人做某事。
54. John seems nice person. _C_, I don't trust him.
A Even though B Therefore C Even so D Though
even so 即便如此，尽管如此。
60. Because Edgar was convinced of the auracy of this fact, he _A_ his opinion.
A stuck to B strove for C stuck at D stood for
be convinced of 深信，确信； stick to 坚持； strive for 力求，拼命争取。
Don’t strive for perfection. 不要凡是都力求达到完美状态。

48. It’s no use _B_ me not to worry.
A you tell B your telling C for you to have told D having told
It's no use + 动名词。 动名词的复合结构，宾格（形容词性物主代词）+ 动名词。
60. We object _C_ punishing a whole group for one person’s fault.
A against B about C to D for
23. A healthy life is frequently thought to be _D_ with the open countryside and homegrown food.
A tied B bound C involved D associated
be involved with 牵涉，卷入； be associated with 与...相关，联系起来。
homegrown food 自家种的食品； wine 葡萄酒； house wine 自家的酒。
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29. Although I like the appearance of the house, what really made me decide to buy it was the beautiful _D_ through the window.
A vision B look C picture D view
view n. 景色，风景，视野，视域。
30. Cancer is second only _B_ heart disease as a cause of death.
A of B to C with D from
具有比较意味的形容词都要与介词to搭配。
32. The manager needs an assistant that he can _A_ to take care of problems in his absence. [in his absence 在某人不在场的情况下]
A count on B count in C count up D count out
presence n. 到场，出席； in one’s presence 在某人在场的情况下。
count on=depend on 指望，依靠，依赖； count up 算出总数；
count in 把…算在内； count out 把...排除在外。
35. They took _D_ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping.
A fruitful B beneficial C valid D effective
take effective measures 采取有效措施。 valid adj. 有效的，成立的。
43. It is quite necessary for a qualified teacher to have good manners and _A_ knowledge.
A extensive B expansive C intensive D expensive
extensive adj. 范围广大的，广博的； extensive knowledge 知识渊博。
expansive adj. 扩张的，面积广阔的； expensive adj. 昂贵的，高价的。
46. A love marriage, however, does not necessarily _B_ much sharing of interests and responsibilities.
A take over B result in C hold on D keep to
not necessarily 未必； interests n. 利益。 take over 接管，接收；
result in 导致，结果是； hold on 坚持，挺住； keep to 坚持，遵守。
226. Scientists have to work hard to keep _____ with moderndiscoveries and developments.

A. pany
B. track
C. touch
D. pace

[答案]D. pace.

[注释]keep pace with跟上：1)This horse is too weak to keep pace with the others. 2)I can'thelp pace with your plan.

Keep in touch with与......保持联系；了解（情况）；1)People can keep in touch with each other even when they do leave.2)I find it very difficult to keep in touch with all the recent developments inmy subject.(我觉得很难了解我的科目当前的一切新发展。)

Keep pany(with)与......相好：Neverkeep pany with dishonest persons.(千万不要和不诚实的人来往。)

Keep track of通晓事态，了解动向：I find it difficult to keeptrack of my old friends.(我很难了解我的老朋友的情况。)keep track of的反义结构是lose track of（失去联系）。

以上成语均为考试大纲规定的内容，考生务必熟记。

196. No one imagined that the apparently _____ businessmanwas really a criminal.

A. respectful
B. respectable
C. respective
D. respected

[答案]B. respectable.

[注释]respectable受到尊敬的。详见117.注释。

本题译文：没有一个想象到这个看起来令人尊敬的商人竟是一个罪犯。

I have been looking for this book for months, and _____I have found it.
A. at least
B. in no time
C. at last
D. at present

[答案] C. at last.

[注释]at last (=in the end)最终；at least至少；in no time 立即，马上；at present 目前。

It was the largest experiment we had ever had; it _____six hours.

A. ended
B. finished
C. prolonged
D. lasted

[答案] D. lasted.

[注释]last vi. (for) 持续。

People _____ with anyone who is always talking abouthow wonderful he is.

A. fall in
B. get fed up
C. keep pany
D. catch up

[答案] B. get fed up.

[注释]get (be) fed up with (=having hadtoo much of something; at the end of your patience; disgusted; bored; tired)讨厌；I have had enough of his plaints. I'm fed up. (=I have heard allof the plaints I can stand.)

fall in with 符合，与......一致。参阅III.51注释。Keep pany with 与......交往，结伴；catch up with 赶上。

The president has told his friends that he is sick butwill not admit it _____.

A. in private
B. in secret
C. in public
D. in detail

[答案] C. in public.

[注释]in public 公开地，当众；in private 私下；in secret秘密地; in detail 详细地。

The manager said that they had an _____ plan if the plan they had submitted was not aepted.

A. alternate
B. alternative
C. absolute
D. appreciable

答案] B.alternative.

[注释]alternative 可提供选择的，两者挑一的：alternate交替的：1)There was no alternativeroute open to her. (在她面前没有另外可供选择的路线。)2)French andEnglish are not alternative courses; but may be taken in the same year.(语法和英语并不是交替开设的课程；而可以在同一年里选修。)

Japan has to employ an increasing number of overseasworkers because there is no easy solution to its labor _____.

A. decline
B. rarity
C. vacancy
D. shortage

[答案] D. shortage.

[注释]labour shortage 劳动力短缺。Decline 下降。rarity稀少。vacancy空缺，未占用.

Maria is a _____ person and never makes anyunreasonable demands.

A. sensitive
B. sensible
C. obedient
D. jealous

[答案]B. sensible

[注释]sensible 通情达理的；sensitive敏感的；obedient顺从的；jealous 妒忌的，猜疑的，警惕的；

Alice _____ her father that both she and her husbandwould be happy if he would live with them.

A. convinced
B. reinforced
C. pledged
D. required

[答案] A. convince

[注释] convince sb. +that从句意为“使……相信，说服……”。reinforce 加强，增强。

pledge发誓，保证.

The store had no more red shoes _____, so Mary chose brown ones instead.

A. in demand
B. in store
C. in need
D. in stock

[答案] D. in stock.

[注释] in stock(=having sth. ready to sell or use；in present supply) 有 现货供应: The shop hassuger in stock.(这个商店有白糖供应.) in demand(=needed；wanted；) 有需求: Thebook about dogs was much in demand in the library.(=Many people wanted to readthe book about dogs that in the library.) in need(=in poverty，in trouble)在贫困中，在困难中: A friend in need is afriend indeed。(A friend who helps when one is introuble is areal friend.) in store(=saved up in case of need； ready for use for some purpose) 储备待用:于If the electricity goes off，we have candlesin the closet.(=We have candles put away if we need them for light.)(如果电灯灭了，我们壁橱里还备有蜡烛.)

[注意] in stock 强调商店备有现货以供出售，而 in store 则指储备物品以供急需使用。此外 in store 还可以表示“等待着，必将发生”。例如: I have a surprise in store for you.(我有一个你料想不到的消息要告诉你。)

本题译文: 这家商店没有红鞋供应，所以玛丽买了一双宗色的鞋.
He gave me some very _____ advice on buying a house.

A. precious
B. worthy
C. precise
D. valuable

[答案] D. valuable.

[注释] valuable 宝贵的，有价值的，常可修饰advice， suggestion， assistance， discovery等名词。 precious“贵重的”如: precious metals(贵金 属)，precious stone(宝石)。

There is not much time left; So I'll tell you about it_____.

A. in detail
B. in brief
C. in short
D. in all

[答案]B. in brief.

[注释]in brief(=in a few words)简短地（作状语）,例如：He told me in brief what had happened.（他简短地向我讲了已发生地事情。）此处in brief等于briefly。此处，in brief(=in a word, in short)简言之（作插入语）1)Itis a long letter, but in brief, he says "No".(这是一封长信，但简言之，他说“不”。) 2)John issmart, polite, and well-behaved. In brief, he is admirable.此句中in brief意为in a word 或in short. in short作插入语，其意思是in a word(总之)。In detail详细地。Inall总计，总共：There are 20 inall.

I'd like to take _____ of this opportunity to thank youall for your cooperation.

A. profit
B. benefit
C. advantage
D. interests

[答案]C. advantage.

[注释]take advantage of(=make use of sth. for one's own benefit)利用：take advantage of my ignorance(利用我的无知)。