2010届高考考前易错单项选择题跟踪练习5
. I am looking through the composition he just finished ___ the possible mistakes in it.
A.correcting | B.to correct | C.corrected | D.correct |
Jim has no idea where he lost his watch, ____ it’s ____ that he will get it back.
A.and; unlikely | B.but; impossible | C.and; possible | D.but; probably |
No one ____ this building without the permission of the police.
A.is leaving | B.is to leave | C.has left | D.will be leaving |
You can hardly imagine the difficulty the woman had _____ her children.
A.brought up | B.to bring up | C.bringing up | D.to have brought up |
Tom’s and Joan’s ____ came to London last week.
A.father-in-law | B.fathers-in-law | C.fathers-in-laws | D.father-in-laws |
Scientists say it may be five or six years ___ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.
A.since | B.after | C.before | D.when |
____ modeling business is by no means easy to get into, the good model will always be in demand.
A.While | B.Since | C.As | D.If |
____ I accept that he is not perfect, I do actually like the person.
A.While | B.Since | C.Before | D.Unless |
We were told that we should follow the main road ___ we reached the central railway station.
A.whenever | B.until | C.while | D.wherever |
___ China’s reform(改革)and opening up in fate 1978, its quick development has aroused worldwide attention.
A.When | B.As | C.While | D.Since |
—How long do you suppose it is ____ he? —No more than half a week.
A.when | B.before | C.after | D.since |
—I’d like to invite you to my new house next weekend.
—Thank you, but ____ I’ll have time I’m not sure at the moment.
A.when | B.as | C.in case | D.unless |
Led by the Party, ___ we fight firmly with one heart and one mind, depending upon science, we will surely defeat SARS.
A.in case | B.so far as | C.even if | D.so long as |
I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave _____ something occurred which attracted my attention.
A.unless | B.until | C.when | D.while |
___ the Internet is bridging the distance between people, it may also be breaking some home or will cause family problems.
A.When | B.While | C.If | D.As |
—Excuse me. Did you notice whether the No. 108 bus had gone by?
—Not ____ I’ve been standing here.
A.as | B.when | C.since | D.while |
This is such a wonderful film ______ we have never seen before.
A.that | B.as | C.which | D.what |
—Don’t always answer me with a simple “Yes” or “No”. Explain ______possible.
—OK. I’ll try my best.
A.whatever | B.whenever | C.however | D.whoever |
_____ I heard his voice trembling did I realize what trouble he was in.
A.Only when | B.Until when | C.No sooner had | D.Hardly had |
—May I go outside and play for a while, Dad?
—No, you can’t ____ your homework is being done.
A.until | B.as | C.before | D.the moment |
It is partly ______ the summer day is longer that everything has a larger time to warm up.
A.for | B.that | C.the reason | D.because |
After his long journey from Australia. Tom returned home, ____.
A.exhausting | B.exhausted | C.being exhausted | D.having exhausted |
Unfortunately, I caught a bad cold and ached all _____ last night.
A.the way | B.over | C.at once | D.the worst |
- Excuse me, but I want to use your car. -- Well, you__ have my car unless you use it well.
A.shan’t | B.might not | C.needn’t | D.shouldn’t |
_____ for the free tickets, I would not have gone to the theatre.
A.If it is not | B.Were it not | C.Had it not been | D.If they were not |
Professor Black has written some short stories, but he is ____ known for his plays.
A.the best | B.more | C.better | D.the most |
___ other good students, in my opinion, Tom is _____ student.
A.Compared with; a most satisfied | B.Compared to; the most satisfied |
C.Comparing to; the most satisfying | D.Compared with; a more satisfying |
. —Let’s go and have a good drink tonight.
—___ Have you got the first prize in the competition?
A.What for? | B.Thanks a lot. | C.Yes, I’d like to. | D.Why not? |
—No, I’m afraid he isn’t in. This is his secretary speaking. Can I help you? —____
A.Oh, you will. | B.Oh, that’s a pity. |
C.I should think so. | D.Well, I look forward to hearing from you. |
—You haven’t lost the ticket, have you?
—___. I know it’s not easy to get another one at the moment.
A.I hope not | B.Yes, I have | C.I hope so | D.Yes, I’m afraid so |
—Now, where is my purse? —_____! We’ll be late for the picnic.
A.Take your time | B.Don’t worry | C.Come on | D.Take it easy |
. —___ I didn’t hear you clearly. It’s too noisy here. —I was saying that the party was great.
A.Repeat. | B.Once again | C.Sorry? | D.So what? |
. —Is this Mr White’s office, Mary? —Yes, _____.
A.that’s all right | B.it doesn’t matter | C.after you | D.please yourself |
—Something is wrong with my computer again. Could you repair it? —Of course, ___.
A.another pair of shoes | B.a piece of cake | C.nothing serious | D.let me have a try |
—I’m awfully sorry I can’t go with you. —_____? Haven’t you agreed?
A.How is it | B.What is it | C.Why don’t you | D.what do you think |
—Jack, you ___ on the phone. —______.
A.are wanted; Coming | B.are needed; I’m coming |
C.are called; I’ll come | D.are rung up; Thanks |
—I should have gone to the wonderful concert with you yesterday.
—_____. If possible, I wish I would have another such chance.
A.Yes, you should | B.Take it easy | C.What a shame | D.Don’t worry |
—Oh, must you? Stay a bit longer. It’s been such fun having you.
—____. I’ve got an early start tomorrow morning.
A.No problem | B.All right | C.Thanks anyway | D.Never mind |
—I went to the beach and got plenty of rest. —___ You looked tired hast time I saw you.
A.I had hoped so. | B.Really? | C.I’m glad you did. | D.That sounds a good idea. |
—Excuse me, ____? —That’s $21.68 altogether, Madam.
A.how much is the meal we’ve had | B.take my order, please |
C.could I have the bill, please | D.would you please take the money |
—Is the experiment easy? —____. I’ll just do my bit.
A.I think so | B.Certainly | C.Not a little | D.Anything but |
—Can I help you, sir? —______.
A.Yes, you can help me | B.No, I don’t need any help |
C.Of course, if you like | D.No, thanks, I’m being served |
—How would you like your coffee? —____.
A.It’s well done | B.Very nice. Thank you |
C.One cup. That’s enough | D.The stronger, the better |
—Hello, may I have an appointment with the headmaster? —_____.
A.Sorry, he is busy at the moment | B.No, you can’t |
C.Certainly, Wait a minute, please | D.Let me see |
—I’ll come to see you this afternoon. Shall I bring something to read? —OK. ___.
A.You’re welcome | B.By no means | C.So much the better | D.Take your time |
—I really thought I’d pass the driving test. —Oh, well. ___, Bill.
A.you are wrong | B.better luck next time | C.best wishes | D.I agree with you |
When I got off the bus, he found his pocket ____.
A.stolen | B.picked | C.gone | D.missing |
He was disappointed to find his suggestions ____.
A.been turned down | B.turned down | C.to be turned down | D.to turn down |
The picture _____ on the wall is painted by my son.
A.having hung | B.hanging | C.hangs | D.being hung |
. When I get back home, I saw a message pinned to the door. __ “sorry to miss you; I will call tater.”
A.read | B.reads | C.to read | D.reading |
The lady said she would buy a gift for her daughter with the ___.
A.20 dollars remained | B.20 dollars to remain |
C.remained 20 dollars | D.remaining 20 dollars |
—You were brae enough to raise objections at the meeting. —Well, now I regret ___ that.
A.to do | B.to be doing | C.to have done | D.having done |
We _____ each other the best of luck in the exam.
A.hoped | B.wanted | C.expected | D.wished |
—Will you please tell us how you can seize the robbers?
—I will spend a whole week ____ in your room to wait for their coming.
A.looking | B.to look | C.looked | D.being looked |
I remember my daughter used to ask some questions that girls ____ would ask.
A.twice her age | B.twice so old as she |
C.as twice old as her | D.twice as old as her old age |
—Alice, why didn’t you come yesterday? —I ___, but I had an unexpected visitor.
A.had | B.would | C.was going to | D.did |
—Are there any English story books for us students in the library?
—There are only a few, ____________.
A.if any | B.if some | C.if have | D.if has |
Be careful with such things. If you ____, you’ll drop them.
A.don’t | B.aren’t | C.won’t | D.do |
—He hasn’t finished the work yet. —Well, he _____.
A.ought | B.ought to | C.ought to have | D.ought to have finished |
___, I think, and the problems could be settled.
A.If you double your efforts | B.So long as you keep up your spirits |
C.Making greater efforts | D.A bit more efforts |
. It’s been raining for almost a week. ____!
A.What terrible | B.What terrible weather | C.How terrible | D.How terrible weather |
—Did you sec anyone coming into the building?
—No, I didn’t
—______?
—There is no doubt about it.
A.OK | B.Sure | C.Really | D.Is that so |
. The purpose of the research had a more important meaning for them than ____.
A.ours | B.those of ours | C.it had for ours | D.it did for us |
. All substances, ___ solids, liquids or gases, are made up of entirely atoms.
A.whether they | B.whether | C.whether are they | D.whether are |
Mr. Black, ___ born in Kentucky, lived and practiced law in Missouri.
A.was | B.he was | C.although | D.who he was |
. —He hasn’t gone to the office up to now. —Well, he ____.
A.should | B.ought to | C.ought to go | D.ought to have |
The professor said he wouldn’t attend the opening ceremony ____.
A.unless was invited | B.until inviting | C.without inviting | D.if not invited |