职称英语理工类考试复习必备习题(7)

　　1. All living organisms, regardless of their unique identity, have certain biological, chemical, and physical characteristics in common.

　　A) as a result of B) considering C) on purpose D) whatever

　　2. The most pressing problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.

　　A) puzzling B) difficult C)terrifying D) urgent

　　3. The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.

　　A)location B)view C) event D) landscape

　　4. Of the reptile groups, the snake group was the final one to appear.

　　A) last B)best C) ugliest D)longest

　　5. Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course requirements satisfactorily.

　　A) responsibly B) acceptably C) patiently D)respectfully

　　6. A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized.

　　A) fulfilled B) affiliated C) advocated D) received

　　7. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.

　　A) extensive B) negative C) responsive D) explosive

　　8. The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.

　　A) rejected B) investigated C) proposed D) postponed

　　9. Experts generally agree that diet has an important bearing on ones health.

　　A) result B) factor C) cause D) influence

　　10. I expect that she will be able to cater for your particular needs.

　　A) meet B) reach C)provide D) fill

　　11. John is collaborating with Mary in writing a book.

　　A) cooperating B) merging C) combining D) associating

　　12. Mary lost control of her car and collided with a tree.

　　A) came across B) ran into C) met D) knocked

　　13. Mary was compelled to take in washing to help support her family.

　　A) pleaded B) appealed C) forced D)instructed

　　14. The child couldnt comprehend the advanced textbook.

　　A) interpret B) read C) understand D) translate

　　15. I warned him to keep the matter confidential.

　　A) private B) safe C) personal D) secret

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