1. The thief tried to open the locked door but ____ .(1999.1)
A.in no way B.in vain C.without effect D.at a loss
2. Features such as height,weight,and skin color ____ from individual to individual and from face to face.(1996.6)
A.change B.vary C.alter D.convert
3. The adoption of the new ____ will greatly cut down the percentage of defective products.
A.means B.implement C.instrument D.device
4. Most broadcasters maintain that TV has been unfairly criticized and argue that the medium is ____ .(2000.6)
A.granted B.implied C.exaggerated D.remedied
5. Extensive reporting on television has helped to ____ interest in a wide variety of sports and activities.(2001.6)
A.gather B.generate C.assemble D.yield
6. As a result of careless washing,the jacket ____ to a child’s size.(1998.1)
A.compressed B.shrank C.dropped D.decreased
7. Are you ____ when you say that you will help me?
A.frank B.honest C.sincere D.straightforward
8.As the application of ___ modern technology,officers need to have much more knowledge.
A.involved B.sophisticated C.complex D.complicated
9. You’d better ___ your diet rather than eat the same food all the time.
A.change B.convert C.alter D.vary
10. In American universities,classes are often arranged in more flexible ____ and many jobs on campus are reserved.
A.ranks B.scales C.patterns D.classification
答案：BBDCBBCBDC
