Simulating Test Two
（本试题共 50 题，每题 2 分，满分 100 分，考试时间 45 分钟）
Part One Vocabulary and Structure
Directions:
In this part there are ten incomplete sentences, each with four suggested answers. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.
1. We should ____ our human and material resources if we are to succeed in the joint venture.
A. pour B. plunge C. pool D. pick
2. ____ I like the color of the hat, I do not like its shape.
A. While B. If C. When D. Because
3. At the gathering, he talked ____ about the matter, dampening everyone´ s spirits.
A. in detail B. with ease C. on end D. in a confusing way
4. In order to be a good scientist, ____.
A. mathematics is vital B. one must master mathematics
C. mathematics is important to understand D. one to understand mathematics
5. All flights ____ because of the heavy storm, we decided to take the train.
A. having canceled B. being canceled
C. having been canceled D. canceled
6. This singer is always very ____ to the reaction of the audience when she gives a performance.
A. sentimental B. sensible C. positive D. sensitive
7. ____ the size and nature of a business, its main goal is to earn a profit.
A. Whatever B. Whichever C. Whereas D. Because
8. They were just about to give up the question, ____ suddenly they found the answer.
A. as B. while C. when D. the moment
9. His ____ and experience make him an excellent person for this job.
A. complacency B. compensation C. cooperation D. capability
10. In the bitter cold, the explorers managed to ____ despite the shortage of food.
A. live B. survive C. bear D. endure
