2010届高考二轮复习必备单项选择易错题集锦(二)
101. A shy person dislikes ______ when he or she has to make a speech in front of a large crowd of people.
A.that | B.this | C.it | D.One |
102. ______ I had done it I knew I had made a mistake.
A.Hardly | B.Directly | C.Mostly | D.Nearly |
103. _____ at the news, the girl said nothing but ______ into the chair and cry.
A.Being shocked; dropped | B.Shocking; dropping |
C.Having been shocked; drop | D.Shocked; to drop |
104. What do you think _____ to her? She is very angry now.
A.did he do | B.he did | C.does he do | D.has he done |
105. There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars _______ road conditions need to be improved.
A.that | B.which | C.where | D.When |
106. The method ______ highly effective.
A.was proved | B.proved as |
C.proved to be | D.is proved to be |
107. Put the painting over there. As we know, an oil painting looks better _______.
A.in the distance | B.over a long distance | C.at a distance | D.in a distance |
108. We spoke in whispers ______ waking the baby.
A.for the sake of | B.in the name of | C.for fear of | D.for fear that |
109. The information allows businessmen to keep _____ of their list of goods by showing which items are being sold and how fast they are moving.
A.sight | B.track | C.touch | D.Sign |
110. --- It is warm and I am just wearing a shirt today.
--- But the weather here ____ change.
A.can | B.shall | C.must | D.Should |
111. Trees are cut down merely for fuel and wildlife is killed simply for food. It is time to ____ an end to waste.
A.call off | B.call for | C.call in | D.call on |
112. In all, 57 such trains are expected to be in ____ commercial operation by _____ end of 2009.
A.the; the | B.a; a | C./; the | D.a; the |
113. These reporters are so aggressive! _______, they follow movie stars around and take pictures of everything.
A.To be practical | B.To be honest | C.To be sure | D.To be exact |
114. If you visited our school this month, you would be amazed to see a modern stadium ___ here.
A.is constructing | B.were constructing |
C.is being constructed | D.were being constructed |
115. --- Here is a ticket for you, Sir.
--- _______. I wasn’t speeding.
A.Thank you. | B.My pleasure. | C.What’s the matter? | D.I’m sorry. |
116.--I hope that you can remove the difference between you and Susan and become good friends.
-- _________. If only Susan had the same idea.
A.My pleasure. | B.It’s a pleasure. | C.By no means | D.By all means |
117. Feeling more and more pressure from the environment _______, the government has decided to close down the factories pouring out poisonous chemicals.
A.polluted | B.having polluted |
C.being polluted | D.having been polluted |
118. The United States is trying to _______ the serious problems resulting from the energy crisis.
A.step up | B.cope with | C.cut off | D.end up |
119. My new boss offers me a much higher salary, ______ I can get a considerable bonus at the end of the year.
A.except for that | B.on top of that |
C.except for which | D.on top of which |
120. --- ________ are your business hours?
--- From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A.What | B.How | C.Which | D.Where |
121. --- Why do you go to the dancing hall three times a week?
--- I’ve taken a(n) ______ to dancing.
A.interest | B.hobby | C.fancy | D.Course |
122. It was reported that Bin Laden in Afghanistan missed _____ and _____ again.
A.to be caught; to break away | B.being caught; breaking away |
C.to be caught; broke away | D.being caught; broke away |
123.To his surprise, his speech at the meeting ________ the students silent.
A.caught | B.took | C.held | D.Keep |
124. The key to the success of any film is finding a capable and qualified artistic director, _____ I always hope to be.
A.who | B.that | C.what | D.Which |
125. Unable to practise their traditions, many young Romans _______ illegal behavior, such as stealing, and were usually the main suspects when anything went missing.
A.took in | B.took on | C.took up | D.took to |
126. I feel uncomfortable each time I remember the situation _____ Mary didn’t agree with me _____ the matter.
A.that; at | B.in which; over |
C.which; about | D.where; to |
127. --- Journalists have to work very quickly in order to _______.
--- I know. I like that. It’s very challenging.
A.meet their deadlines | B.earn a high salary |
C.avoid being fired | D.make both ends meet |
128. _______ he got the news, Mr. Mathews hurried out of his house, and ______ his car, drove all the way to town.
A.When; started | B.The moment; having started |
C.Until; starting | D.Once; to start |
129. Come on, guys. We’ve been working hard and long. Let’s______. Go home and get relaxed.
A.call it a day | B.stop the day |
C.put off the day | D.cancel the day |
130. So fast ______ that we can hardly imagine its speed.
A.light travels | B.does light travel |
C.is light travelling | D.light is travelling |
131. --- Here , your new computer is ready.
--- Thank you.
--- ______ to call this number if you have any problems.
You’re free B. It is free C. Feel free D. Don’t forget
132. That hotel has 500 beds, but it can ______ more guests than that.
A.set up | B.put up | C.take up | D.turn up |
133. ________ the global financial crisis, the Chinese government has taken measures ______ people’s life to deal with it.
A.Facing with; related | B.Faced; relating to |
C.Faced with; relating | D.Facing; related to |
134. She may have missed the train, ________ she won’t arrive for another hour.
A.in which case | B.in her case | C.in any case | D.in that case |
135. Whoever spits in public in Beijing will be fined up to 50 yuan in _______ effort to improve citizens’ behavior ahead of ______ Olympics.
A.the; the | B.the; / | C./; the | D.an; the |
136. ---I’ll thank you ______ my affairs _______.
--- I will. It’s none of my business.
A.for leaving; out | B.to leave; alone |
C.for leaving; alone | D.to leave; out |
137. --- Why are most of us unable to study English well, Mr. Li?
--- You ______. But you _____ too little attention to it.
A.could; pay | B.will; attach |
C.would; refer | D.can; devote |
138. Have you heard of it? Firefighters rushed into a burning house, three of them unfortunately _____ in and ______ their lives.
A.caught; losing | B.catching; lost |
C.caught; lost | D.catching; losing |
139. Yao Ming is very famous now. However, his basketball career _____ only after many years of hard work.
A.took on | B.took off | C.took up | D.took out |
140. Mr. Zhang is such a considerate person ______ all his colleagues like to work with.
A.that | B.so | C.which | D.As |
141. According to recent reports, one of the rare animals, _______ crocodile, will be in danger of dying out in _____ 2020s.
A.a; / | B.the; the | C.the; / | D./; the |
142. ---Lang Lang is coming to our city! Will you go to his performance together with us?
--- ______. I’ll just stay in and do my homework..
A.No way | B.Not really | C.Never mind | D.You are welcome |
143. As is recorded in history, silkworms were first raised by a woman in ______ is today Hebei Province.
A.where | B.the place | C.what | D.Which |
144. This method must be very effective, for I’ve seen it _______ jobs by many different people.
A.applying to | B.being applied to | C.applied to | D.applied for |
145. When people talk about the famous attractions in Changzhou, the first ______ comes into their mind is China Dinosaur Park.
A.place | B.one | C.that | D.of them |
146. What a pity it is that Bob ______ the habit of smoking at such an early age!
A.developed into | B.slid into |
C.switched into | D.slipped into |
147. --- Where does Jack work?
--- I’m not sure, but he worked at Motorola when I last met him, _____.
A.however | B.though | C.yet | D.Anyhow |
148. My father never _____ the idea that money brings happiness.
A.relates to | B.subscribes to |
C.caters to | D.contributes to |
149. Do not start a book unless you can see from the first few pages that it is ______ you can easily read and understand.
A.that | B.one | C.the one | D.a one |
150. He was never late for school, _______ more than once by the class teacher..
A.being warned | B.after warned | C.having been warned | D.for warned |
151. Oh, it is so cool in the house. You _______ have turned on the air-conditioner, haven’t you?
A.should | B.might | C.must | D.Can |
152. The residents approve of the measure ______ so far in our city, _____ to bring a sharp rise in oil prices.
A.having been taken; intended | B.to be taken; intending |
C.taken; to intend | D.taken; intended |
153. Though our city has a good public transport system, _____ private car is becoming _____ popular means of transport.
A.a; / | B.the; the | C.the; a | D./; the |
154. Using renewable energy is a simple idea, but ______ we find it hard to put into practice.
A.one | B.what | C.which | D.That |
155. In Beijing volunteers are making use of every minute to ______ their foreign languages because volunteers must pass a written test and an interview.
A.polish up | B.take up | C.put up | D.make up |
156. As is known to all, hard work will _____ in time.
A.pay out | B.pay back | C.pay up | D.pay off |
157. The journey that _____ change Toby’s life started in July that year.
A.would | B.was going to | C.was about to | D.was to |
158. It is said in the book that Thomas Edison _____ the world leading inventor for about sixty years.
A.would be | B.has been | C.was | D.had been |
159. The wages ______ him will be paid tomorrow.
A.due to | B.because of | C.thanks to | D.according to |
160. I don’t really work here; I ______ until the new secretary arrives.
A.just help out | B.have just helped out |
C.am just helping out | D.will just help out |
161. As I was about to speak ______ you interrupted me.
A./ | B.when | C.as | D.but |
162. Many countries are increasing their use of natural gas, wind and other forms of ______.
A.energy | B.source | C.power | D.Material |
163. _____ you are leaving tomorrow, we can eat dinner together tonight.
A.For | B.Now that | C.When | D.While |
164. --- Jane, whom would you like to talk with at the end of the lecture?
--- Mary. The lady ________ Miss White.
A.called herself | B.we call |
C.being called herself | D.is called |
165. The headmaster ______ a new teacher ______ the students just now.
A.was introduced; to | B.was introducing; to |
C.introduced; to | D.introduced; for |
166. Kunming is said to be a city of spring all the year round. But the weather there ______ unpleasant.
A.should be | B.may be | C.must | D.can be |
167. His debts _______ $100,000.
A.added to | B.added up | C.totaled | D.were added up to |
168. Whenever I met him, _____ was fairly frequent, _____ I liked his sweet and hopeful smile.
A.that; that | B.which; / | C.it; that | D.it; so |
169. Many newly found old things ______ in the museum this month.
A.are being on show | B.are displaying |
C.are being displayed | D.being on show |
170. Believe in yourself and be _____ you are.
A.which | B.who | C.whom | D.What |
171. She works seven days a week, and six of _____ until one o’clock at night.
A.that | B.the time | C.which | D.Them |
172. --- Where did you see him?
--- It was in the hotel ______.
A.where he stayed | B.that he stayed | C.in that he stayed | D.which he stayed |
173. --- I’m glad you like the food. Please come over any time you like.
--- ________.
A.Is it all right? | B.I’m afraid I won’t be free | C.Yes, I will | D.That’s great. |
174. We will be shown around the city: schools, museums, and some other places, ______ other visitors seldom go.
A.what | B.which | C.where | D.When |
175. I don’t believe her now. The reason is _____ she has lied to me several times.
A.that | B.because | C.why | D.Which |
176. --- I didn’t know you were good friends.
--- You ______. I have known her since she moved here. You were studying aboard then.
A.may have | B.needn’t have | C.wouldn’t have | D.must have |
177. --- This is my present for you.
--- Oh, I _______ you would give me so nice a present.
A.don’t think | B.never think | C.didn’t think | D.never thought |
178. This is the only article of those that ______ written by him.
A.was | B.were | C.is | D.Were |
179. This is the best book ______ I have been looking for all this year.
A.who | B.whom | C.which | D./ |
180. Good advertisements may well _____ the consumers’ emotional needs as well as providing information.
A.refer to | B.see to | C.turn | D.lead to |
181. How long do you suppose it is _____ he arrived here?
A.when | B.before | C.after | D.Since |
182. An oil ship accidentally sank in the ______ off the coast, which caused _____ among the residents.
A.water; panic | B.waters; panics | C.water; panics | D.waters; panic |
183. --- You look pale, what troubled you?
--- I ______ my dead friend.
A.am thinking about | B.was thinking about | C.had thought about | D.will think about |
184. I thought you _____ like something to read, so I have brought you some books.
A.may | B.might | C.could | D.Must |
185. Shirly ______ a book about China last year but I don’t know whether she has finished.
A.has written | B.wrote | C.had written | D.was writing |
186. There are things people accept less, _____ you defend them.
A.as | B.while | C.the moment | D.the more |
187. Bill Gates has made it known that much of his wealth _______ to the society.
A.will leave | B.has left | C.is to be left | D.would be left |
188. He found it dull to be kept in the same class with other students, for his English was _____ above the beginners’ level.
A.obvious rather | B.obvious much | C.obviously well | D.obviously fairly |
189. I tried to ____ in my speech we were all grateful for his help.
A.speak | B.tell | C.express | D.Convey |
190._______ popular belief that classical music is too complex, it achieves a simplicity that only a genius can create.
A.Subject to | B.Contrary to | C.Familiar to | D.Similar to |
191. My enthusiasm for Chinese football team gradually _____ because of their countless failures.
A.disappeared | B.faded | C.ran out | D.gave up |
192. When he worked in Japan, he ______ go to that café after work every day.
A.could | B.used to | C.would | D.Might |
193. What they need at present _______ science and technology.
A.is | B.has | C.are | D.Were |
194. With Mr. Brown _______ us, we will surely make more progress in our oral practice.
A.help | B.helping | C.to help | D.Helped |
195. The Yangtze River is _______ home to a diverse range of fish and animals including the white-flag dolphin, a rare animal.
A./ | B.one | C.the | D.A |
196. ______ other good students, the teacher thinks, Alice is _____ student.
A.Compared with; a most satisfied |
B.Compared to; the most satisfied |
C.Compared with; a most satisfying |
D.Comparing to; the most satisfying |
197. When I got off the crowded bus, I found my pocket ______ and the disk in it with the important document _______.
A.picked; gone | B.stolen; missing | C.missed; lost | D.gone; losing |
198. Nobody but doctors or nurses and those _____ by Dr Hu _____ to enter the patient’s room.
A.invited; is allowed | B.are invited; are allowed |
C.being invited; allowed | D.invited; are allowed |
199. _________ in a heavy traffic jam in a taxi while you are hurrying to the airport is quite an unpleasant experience.
A.Having caught | B.Being caught | C.Caught | D.Having been caught |