高考英语真题模拟四
一、单项填空。从a.b、c、d四个选项中,选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。
1. a wise boss must be aware that sometimes a little can motivate the employees to work harder.
a. libertyb. equalityc. bonus d. boom
2. don’t be by products promising to make you lose weight quickly .
a. taken off b. taken out c. taken away d. taken in
3. in a(n) _____ to help preserve history, the greek government established a committee to undertake the professional restoration of the acropolis.
a. order b. purpose c. aim d. gesture
4. home,the boy told his parents about all the incidents which occurred in his dormitory.
a. on his arriving b. on his arrival c. on arrival d. on his arriving at
5. it was very ________ of you to help me clean the house, or i will never finish it in such a short time.
a. contentb. merciful c. apparent d. considerate
6. the driver in plain clothes, was extremely calm and brave in face of danger, was just over twenty.
a. which b. who c. when d. what
7. the handles _____ so that children can grasp them firmly.
a. can be shaped b. should be shaped
c. must have been shaped d. should have been shaped
8. there’s no doubt 2013 will bring more change when the world economy is still unclear.
a. whatb. that c. how d. where
9. if someone really wants to give me a free plastic surgery, i would ______ it, because it is harmful to our body and health.
a. object tob. devote to c. stick to d. contribute to
10. to deal with the global financial crisis, china has a string of forceful measures over the past months.
a. worked out b. found out c. made out d. turned out
11. there is a growing tendency among employers____ part-time staff.
a. to hire b. hiring c. in hiring d. hired
12. —shall we hang out tomorrow morning?
— ________ i’ll save the morning for my essay.
a. sorry, i can’t make it. b. yes, it’s a good idea.
c. well, it all depends. d. no, that’s impossible.
13.you can’t imagine ______when they receiv