备战2019年高考英语每日一练:单词(4)
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一、单选题(共15小题)
1、The dictionary is ______: many words have been added to the language since it was published.
A . out of control
B . out of date
C . out of sight
D . out of reach
2、The cooling wind swept through our bedroom windows, ____ air conditioning unnecessary.
A . making
B . to make
C . made
D . being made
3、It was really annoying; I _____ get access to the data bank you had recommended.
A . wouldn't
B . couldn't
C . shouldn't
D . needn't
4、______ the average age of the population increases, there are more and more old people to care for.
A . Unless
B . Until
C . As
D . While
5、Mary was silent during the early part of the discussion but finally she ____ her opinion on the subject.
A . gave voice to
B . kept an eye on
C . turned a deaf ear of
D . set foot on
6、I'm going to _____ advantage of this tour to explore the history of the castle.
A . put
B . make
C . take
D . give
7、I hate it when she calls me at work—I'm always too busy to _____ a conversation with her.
A . carry on
B . break into
C . turn down
D . cut off
8、— Can you tell us your _______ for happiness and a long life?
— Living every day to the full, definitely.
A . recipe
B . record
C . range
D . receipt
9、He did not easily______ , but was willing to accept any constructive advice for a worthy cause.
A . approach
B . wrestle
C . compromise
D . communicate
10、______some people are motivated by a need for success, others are motivated by a fear of failure.
A . Because
B . If
C . Unless
D . While
11、In art criticism, you must assume the artist has a secret message _______ within the work.
A . to hide
B . hidden
C . hiding
D . being hidden
12、Many businesses started up by college students have ______ thanks to the comfortable climate for business creation.
A . fallen off
B . taken off
C . turned off
D . left off
13、His comprehensive surveys have provided the most _________ statements of how, and on what basis, data are collected.
A . explicit
B . ambiguous
C . original
D . arbitrary
14、Parents should actively urge their children to ______ the opportunity to join sports teams.
A . gain admission to
B . keep track of
C . take advantage of
D . give rise to
15、—I want to see Mr. White. We have an appointment.
—I'm sorry, but he is not ________ at the moment, for the meeting hasn't ended.
A . busy
B . active
C . concerned
D . available