学位英语短语
Against all odds 尽管极为不利
Take care of 照顾
Intellectual enquiry 知识探索
intellectual property 知识产权intellectual work 脑力工作
be forced to do sth = be compelled to do sth 被迫
seek to 试图
social science 社会科学
nature science 自然科学
in recent years 在最近几年里
in my opinion
kick out 踢开
ward sth off 避开, 挡住
be prepared to do sth 准备好做某事
with it 随之
continue to do sth 继续做某事
look forward to 期望，期待, 盼望
later years 晚年
Be located in someplace 坐落于…
Be sad to do sth 为做某事而悲哀
Be exhausting for sb to do sth 某人疲乏不堪地做某事
expend sometime doing sth
be going to 要，会，将要
share joy 分享欢乐
make it v.<口>及时抵达,
At around eight o'clock 在八点左右according to v.依照
be kind to sb 对某人友善
Be aware of 意识到。。。
plead with sb to do sth 恳求某人做某事Inform sb of / about sth 通知某人关于某事Lure sb to sth 引诱某人做某事
engage in v. 使从事于, 参加
Lie to sb 向某人撒谎
resort to v.诉诸于, 采取
finance vt.供给...经费, 负担经费
n.财政, 金融, 财政学
attempt to do sth 尝试做某事
succumb to sth 屈服于某事
approve of sth 赞同某事
genuine concern. 真诚的关心weaving machine 织机
elementary school n.小学
over time 随着时间的过去
take into account v.重视, 考虑
intend to do sth 打算做某事
grow out 出[发]芽
As if 好象...似的
仿佛...一样
after all adv.毕竟
dedicate to doing sth v. 献身做某事
be imperative for sb to do sth 某人有必要做某事
appeal to v. 呼吁, 要求, 诉诸, 上诉, 有吸引力
be vital to sb …对某人是非常重要的ocean resource 海洋资源
human being n.人类
make effort to do sth 尽力做某事
learn from v.向...学习
enable sb to do sth 使某人能够做某事regard as v.把...认作
bring up v.教育, 培养, 提出,
be willing to do sth 乐意做某事
on average 平均起来
resign from v.辞职
allow sb to do sth 允许某人做某事
office hours n.办公时间, 营业时间make up v.弥补, 虚构, 缝制, 整理, 包装, 和解, 编辑, 化妆,补足,拼凑
want sb to do sth 想某人做某事
be important to do sth 做某事很重要refuse to do sth 拒绝做某事
1. abide by（=be faithful to ；obey）忠于；遵守。
2. be absent from…。缺席，不在
3. absence or mind（=being absent-minded）心不在焉
4. absorb（=take up the attention of）吸引…的注意力（被动语态）：be absorbed in全神贯注于…近：be engrossed in ；be lost in ；be rapt in ；be concentrated on ；be focused on ；be centered on
5. （be）abundant in（be rich in；be well supplied with）富于，富有
6. access（to）（不可数名词）能接近，进入，了解
7. by accident（=by chance，accidentally）偶然地，意外。Without accident（=safely）安全地
8. of one's own accord（=without being asked；willingly；freely）自愿地，主动地
9. in accord with与…一致。out of one's accord with同…。不一致
10. with one accord （=with everybody agreeing）一致地
11. in accordance with （=in agreement with）依照，根据
12. on one's own account 1）为了某人的缘故，为了某人自己的利益2）（=at one’s own risk）自行负责3）（=by oneself）依靠自己
on account赊账；
on account of因为；
on no account不论什么原因也不；of…account有………重要性。
13. take…into account（=consider）把……考虑进去
14. give sb. an account of说明，解释（理由）
15. account for （=give an explanation or reason for）解释，说明。
16. on account of （=because of）由于，因为。
17. on no account（=in no case，for no reason）绝不要，无论如何不要（放句首时句子要倒装）
18. accuse…of…（=charge…with；blame sb. for sth. ；blame sth. on sb. ；complain about）指控，控告19. be accustomed to （=be in the habit of，be used to）习惯于。
20. be acquainted with（=to have knowledge of）了解；（=to have met socially）熟悉
21. act on奉行，按照…行动；act as扮演；act for代理
22. adapt oneself to（=adjust oneself to）使自己适应于
23. adapt…（for）（=make sth. Suitable for a new need）改编，改写（以适应新的需要）
24. in addition （=besides）此外，又，加之
25. in addition to（=as well as，besides，other than）除…外
26. adhere to （=abide by，conform to，comply with，cling to，insist on，persist in，observe，opinion，belief ）粘附；坚持，遵循
27. adjacent（=next to，close to）毗邻的，临近的
28. adjust……（to）（=change slightly）调节；适应；
29. admit of （=be capable of，leave room for）…的可能，留有…的余地。
30. in advance （before in time）预告，事先。
31. to advantage有利的，使优点更加突出地。
32. have an advantage over胜过。have the advantage of由于…处于有利条件have the advantage of sb.知道某人所不知道的事
33. take advantage of （=make the best of，utilize，make use of，profit from，harness）利用。
34. agree with赞同（某人意见）agree to同意
35. in agreement （with）同意，一致
36. ahead of在…之前，超过…；……………。ahead of time提前。
37. in the air 1）不肯定，不具体。2）在谣传中。
38. above all （=especially，most important of all）尤其是，最重要的。
39. in all （=counting everyone or everything，altogether）总共，总计
40. after all毕竟，到底；（not）at all一点也不；all at once（=suddenly）突然；once
and for all只此一次；above all最重要的；first of all首先；all in all大体上说；be all in 累极了；all but几乎。
41. allow for （=take into consideration，take into account）考虑到，估计到。
42. amount to （=to be equal to）总计，等于。
43. answer for （undertake responsibility for，be liable for，take charge for）对…负责。
44. answer to （=conform to）适合，符合。
45. be anxious about为…焦急不安；或anxious for
46. apologize to sb. for sth.为…向…道歉
47. appeal to sb. for sth.为某事向某人呼吁。appeal to sb.对某人有吸引力
48. apply to sb. for sth.为…向…申请；apply for申请；apply to适用。
49. apply to与…有关；适用
50. approve of （=consent to，be in favor of，favor，agree to，consider good，right）赞成，approve vt.批准
51. arise from（=be caused by）由…引起。
52. arrange for sb./sth. to do sth.安排…做…
53. arrive on到达；arrive at到达某地（小地方）；得出，作出；arrive in到达某地（大地方）；
54. be ashamed of （=feel shame，guilt or sorrow because of sth. done）以…为羞耻55. assure sb. of sth. （=try to cause to believe or trust in sth.）向…保证，使…确信。56. attach（to）（=to fix，fasten；join）缚，系，结
57. make an attempt at doing sth. （to do sth.）试图做…
58. attend to （=give one's attention，care and thought）注意，照顾；attend on（upon）（=wait upon，serve，look after）侍候，照料
59. attitude to/ toward…对…的态度。看法
60. attribute…to…（=to believe sth. to be the result of…）把……归因于……，认为……是……的结果
61. on the average （=on average，on an average）平均
62. （be）aware of （=be conscious of ，having knowledge or consciousness）意识到，知道。
63. at the back of （=behind）在…后面
64. in the back of在…后部（里面）；on the back of在…后部（外面）；be on one's back （=be ill in bed）卧病不起。
65. at one's back（=supporting or favoring sb.）支持，维护；have sb. at one’s back有…支持，有…作后台
66. turn one's back on sb. （=turn away from sb. in an impolite way）不理睬（某人），背弃，抛弃
67. behind one's back背着某人（说坏话）
68. be based on / upon基于
69. on the basis of根据…，在…基础上
70. beat…at在…运动项目上打赢
71. begin with以…开始。to begin with （=first of all）首先，第一（经常用于开始语）
72. on behalf of （=as the representative of）以…名义
73. believe in（=have faith or trust in；consider sth./sb. to be true）相信，依赖，信仰。
74. benefit （from）受益，得到好处。
75. for the benefit of为了…的利益（好处）
76. for the better好转
77. get the better of （=defeat sb.）打败，胜过。
78. by birth在出生上，论出身，按血统at birth 在出生时；give birth to出生
79. blame sb. for sth.因…责备某人。blame sth. on sb.把…推在某人身上
80. in blossom开花（指树木）
be in blossom开花（强调状态）
come into blossom开花（强调动作）
81. on board到船上，在船上，上火车或飞机
82. boast of （or about）吹嘘
83. out of breath喘不过气来
84. in brief（=in as few words as possible）简言之
85. in bulk成批地，不散装的
86. take the floor起立发言
87. on business出差办事。
88. be busy with sth.于某事。be busy doing sth.忙于做某事
89. last but one倒数第二。
90. but for （=without）要不是。表示假设
91. buy sth. for…money用多少钱买
92. be capable of能够，有能力be capable of being +过去分词：是能够被…的
93. in any case（=for love or money，at any rate，at any price，at any cost，whatever happens；anyhow）无论如何
94. in case （=for fear that）万一；
95. in case of （=in the event of）如果发生…万一in the case of至于…，就…而言
96. in no case在任何情况下都不（放句首倒装句）
97. be cautious of谨防
98. center one's attention on（=focus one’s attention on）把某人的注意力集中在…上99. be certain of （=be sure of）有把握，一定。
100. for certain of （=for sure ）肯定地，有把握地
101. by chance（=accidentally，by accident）偶然
102. for a change换换环境（花样等）103. charge sb. with…控告某人犯有…
104. in charge of （=responsible for）负责（某事）in the charge of…由…管
105. take charge of （=to be or become responsible for）负责管理（照顾）
106. charge…for因…索取（费用），charge sb. with sth.控告某人犯有…
107. round the clock（=all day and all night，usually without stopping）昼夜不停地
108. comment on评论
109. commit oneself to使自己承担…commit sb. to prison把某人送进监狱；commit one's idea to writing把某人的想法写下来；
commit a matter to a committee把某事交给委员会讨论
110. in common （和…）有共同之处，共用。be common to sb.是与某人所共有的
111. keep company with （=be friendly and go out together）和…要好。
112. compare…with…把…与…比较113. compare…to…把…比作…
114. by comparison比较起来
115. in comparison with （=in contrast to）和…比起来
116. compensate for （=give sth. to make up for）补偿，赔偿，弥补compensate sb. for sth.赔偿，弥补
117. complain of （or about）抱怨；诉苦；控告；
complain about抱怨某人或事情；complain to sb. about sth. （or sb.）向某人抱怨…；
complain （抱怨）；
complement （补充）；
compliment （恭维）
118. comply with （=act in accordance with a demand，order，rule etc.）遵守，依从119. conceive of （think of，imagine，consider）想象，设想
120. concentrate on （or upon）集中，专心121. be concerned with （=about）与…有关122. concern oneself about / with关心
123. in conclusion（=as the last thing）最后一点；
at the conclusion of当…结束时；
124. condemn sb. to判决
125. on condition that （=if）以…为条件，假如。
in that = because因为；
now that = since既然；
for all that = although尽管
126. in / out of condition （=thoroughly healthy or fit / not fit）健康状况好/不好。in good （bad）condition处于良好（坏）状态
127. confess（to）（=admit a fault，crime，or sth. wrong）承认，供认；confess to a crime 承认罪行。
128. confide in （=to talk freely to sb. about one's secret）对…讲真心话，依赖
129. in confidence推心置腹地；with confidence满怀信心地；have confidence in 对…有信心
130. confidence in sb. / sth.对…的信赖
131. be confident of有信心；confidential机密的
132. confine…to…把…限制在某范围内133. confirm sb. in使某人更坚定（信念等）134. conform to （=be in agreement with，comply with）符合，遵照，遵守；
1）obey服从；
2）observe；
comply with照…办；
4）keep to遵循；5）abide by服从；6）stick to按……做
135. be confronted with（=be brought face to face with）面对，面临
136. congratulate sb. on祝贺
137. in connection with（=with regard to）关于，138. be conscious of（=be aware of）觉察，知道
139. consent to（=give agreement to permission）同意
140. in consequence （=as a result）结果141. in consequence of （=as a consequence of）由于…的结果
142. under consideration在考虑中
143. in consideration of （=in return for，on account of，because of ）由于
144. on no consideration（in no case）无论如何也不
145. take…into consideration （=take account of，take…into account）考虑到，把…考虑进去
146. considerate （=thoughtful of the needs）体贴的，考虑他人需要的，considerable相当大的，值得考虑的
147. consist of（=be composed of）由…组成的。consist in主要在于。consist with符合，与…一致
148. be consistent with（=be in agreement with）与…一致。be consistent in一贯的，149. consult sb. on/ about sth.向…征求…方面的意见，就…向…请教
150. to one's heart’s content尽情地，痛痛快快
151. be content with（=be satisfied with）满足于be content to do sth.愿意做某事152. contrary to （=in opposition to）与…相反
153. on the contrary相反
154. contrast…with把…与…相对（对照）155. in contrast to/with和…形成对比；by contrast对比之下
156. contribute to有助于
157. under control （被）控制住out of control 无法控制
158. at one's convenience（=where and when it suits one）在方便的时间或地点。be convenient to / for对…方便
159. convince sb. of （=cause sb. to believe or feel certain；to persuade sb.）使某人确信，try to persuade sb. to do sth.劝说某人做…160. cope with（=deal with，try to find a solution to）应付，处理
161. in the corner（of）在角落里；on（at）the comer of a street在街道拐弯处；round the comer拐过弯；be in a tight corner陷入困境162. correspond （with）（=exchange letters regularly）通信
163. correspond to相当于。correspond with 符合，一致
164. at all costs不惜任何代价。at the cost of 以…为代价
165. a matter of course理所当然的事
166. as a matter of course当然地，自然地167. in （during）the course在…过程中168. in due course （=without too much delay）没经过太久，到一定时候
169. on credit赊购；with credit以优异成绩；to one's credit使某人感到光荣；do sb. credit 使…感到光荣
170.be critical of爱挑毛病的，批评的
171. cure sb. of+某种疾病治好某人的疾病172.a danger to对…的危险；be in danger（of）处于…危险中；be out of danger脱离危险173. to date（=so far，until now）到目前为止
174. out of date过时的；up to date新式的，时兴的；date back to可追溯到；date from 从某时期开始（有）
175. deal with （=concern）论及
176. be in debt to sb.欠…的债
177. on the decline在衰退中，在减少中in decline下降；on the increase在增加
178. to one's delight令某人感到高兴；to one’s regret遗憾；sorrow悲痛；relief安心；distress苦恼；shame羞愧；surprise惊奇；astonishment惊奇；
179. delight in（=take great pleasure in doing sth.）喜欢，取乐
180. take （a）delight in喜欢干…，以…为乐
181. demand sth. of sb.向某人要求（非物质的）东西。demand sth. from sb.向某人要求（物质的）东西
182.in demand有需求；on demand受到要求时
183. be dependent on依靠
184. deprive sb. of sth.剥夺某人某物
185. derive…from（=obtain…from）从…取得，由…来的。derive from（=come from）起源于
186. despair of （=lose all hope of）绝望187. in despair绝望
188. despite （=in spite of）不管，尽管189. in detail详细地
190. deviate from偏离，不按…办
191. on a diet吃某种特殊饮食，节食
192. differ from…in与…的区别在于…193. in difficulties…有困难，处境困难，194. discharge sb. （from）…for （=dismiss sb. from a job for）因…解雇，开除
195. fall back （=retreat，turn back）撤退；in disorder慌乱地，狼狈不堪
196. on display（=being shown publicly）陈列197. dispose of （=get rid of ，throw away）处理掉
198. beyond dispute不容争议的，无可争议199. in dispute在争议中
200. in the distance在远处。make out辩认出201. （be）distinct from （= be different from）与…截然不同
202. distinguish between （=make or recognize differences）辨别
203. distinguish…from把…与…区别开204. do away with（=get rid of；abolish；discard eliminate）除去，废除，取消；do away with （=kill）杀掉，镇压
205. have…to do with与…有关系
206. without doubt （=undoubtedly）无可置疑地
207. in doubt（=in a condition of uncertainty）对…表示疑惑
208. be due to是由于
209. come off duty下班
210. go on duty上班
211. be on duty值班，值日，在上班时212. be in duty bound to （do）（=be required by one's job or esp. by conscience）有义务（做）213. be eager for想得到，盼望
214. by ear （=play music from memory without having seen it printed）凭记忆，不看乐谱
215. have an ear for （=have keen recognition of sounds esp. in music and language）对……有鉴赏力
216. a word in one's ear私房话，秘密话217. on earth究竟，到底，全然
218. with ease （= easily）容易，不费力219. at （one's）ease （= without worry or nervousness）自在，不拘束
220. put sb. at his / her ease （=free sb. from worry or nervousness）使某人感到无拘束221. economize on （=save sth. instead of being wasteful）节省
222. have an effect on对…有影响
223. be in effect （=be in operation）有效224. go into effect生效。（近：come into effect；take effect；be brought into effect）225. in effect （=in fact，really）实际上226. give effect to （=carry out）实行，使…生效
227. to no effect不起作用，没有取得任何效果
228. （be）of no effect （=useless）无效229. to the effect that大意是…，主要内容是…
230. to that effect是那个意思的…
231. emerge from （=appear，become
known ）出现，暴露（问题。意见等）232. place（or put，lay）an emphasis on强调，把重点放在…上
233. encourage sb. in鼓励；encourage sb. in his/her work鼓励某人工作；encourage sb. in his/her idleness怂恿某人游手好闲
234. encourage sb. in…with sth.用…鼓励某人做某事
235. on end （=continuously）连续地236. （be）at an end （=finished）结束了237. no end of （=very many/much）很多，大量
238. in the end （=finally，eventually）最终239. at one's wit’s end （=not knowing what to do or to say）无法可想，智穷计尽
240. end up with以…而结束
241. come to and end （=finish）结束242. end in以…为结束
243. engage in或be engaged in忙于，从事244. enter for （=put the name on a list for）报名参加
245. enter into （=begin）开始（谈话，谈判等）
246. enter on / upon （=begin）开始（一个时代。一种生涯。一段任期等）
247. be entitled to （=be given the right to do sth.）有权…，有资格…
248. be equal to等于
249. be/ feel equal to （=have enough strength，ability etc.）（某人）能胜任，能应付on equal terms（=on and equal footing）平等地
250. be equipped with装备有，装有
251. （be）equivalent to（=equal in value，amount，meaning）相等于，相当于252. in essence （=in its/one's nature）本质上253. at all events （=in spite of everything，in any case）不论怎样，无论如何
254. in any event （=whatever happens in the future）无论如何，不管（将来）怎么样255. in the event that（=if）假如，如果。in the event结果，实际情况是（常与but连用）256. in the event of（=in case of）万一，即使发生……时
257. except除…以外；besides除…以外还有……
258. except （=but）除了。
259. except for （=apart from）除…以外260. （an）exception to…的例外
261. with the exception of （=except，apart from）除去…。，除…以外
262. in excess of （=more than）超过
263. exchange…for以…交换
264. exclusive of （=not taking into account；without）不包括
265. in excuse of作为…的借口
266. exert…on…对…施加…
267. exert oneself to do sth.努力，使劲268. come into existence （=begin to exist）开始存在；
come into use开始使用；
come into effect开始运转；
come into fashion开始时新；
come into action开始行动；
come into power开始执政；
come into sight进入视野；
come into blossom开花；
269. （be）in existence存在come into existence出现
270. expect…of在…期望…
271. at the expense of在损害…情况下，以…为牺牲
272. expose…to…使暴露于…，使…受（危险，风险）
273. be exposed to…面临…，受到…。274. beyond expression （=in a manner that cannot be expressed）无法形容，说不出的275. give expression to表达，表现find expression in表现
276. to…extent在…程度上
277. in the extreme （= extremely）极其278. look sb. in the eye正视，打量（某人）279. close （shut）one's eyes to不理会，视而不见
280. in one's mind’s eye在心目中，在想象中281. in the twinkling of an eye一眨眼，转眼间282. keep an eye on（=keep a watch on）照看，
监视
283. in the eyes of in one's eyes （= in the judgment of ）在某人看来，在某人眼里284. on the face of it （=judging by what one can see）表面看来
285. in the face of面对着（困难等情况）286. in one's face当着某人的面；face to faced 面对面；face up to大胆面向
287. fail in （=be unsuccessful in）失败288. in good faith（=honestly，sincerely）真诚地
289. keep faith with对…守信用
290. lose faith in对…失去信心
291. on faith毫无怀疑地，依赖地
292. faithful to （=loyal to）对…忠诚293. fall into the habit （of）养成…习惯294. fall short of （=fail to reach a desired result，standard，etc.）没达到，低于295. familiar with熟悉，了解
296. have a fancy for （=like sth. without the help of reason）（没有道理地）喜欢，想要297. take a fancy to （=become fond of）喜欢298. by far远，非常（与比较级或最高级连用）
299. far from远远不是
300. far from非但不…（而且）
301. in fashion（=stylish，most modern）时兴，流行
302. after the fashion （of）依照…
303. find fault with（=complain about；criticize）找毛病，对…吹毛求疵
304. at fault （=in the wrong，blamable）有错
305. in favour of赞成
306. be in favour with受宠，受偏爱；out of favour with失宠，不受宠
307. in one's favour（=to one’s advantage）对。有利
308. （be）favourable to（=advantageous）有利的
309. fear for （=be afraid for the safety of sb. or sth.）为…担心
310. for fear of （=in case of；because of anxiety about）以防，由于怕311. in fear of （=afraid for the safety of）担心312. feed （sb.）on sth.靠吃…，用…喂养313. be fed up with（=be unhappy，tired about sth. dull）厌烦，腻了
314. feel like （=have a desire for）想要315. fill in填写
316. fill out （=fill in ）填写
317. set the world on fire=set the flames on fire （=do sth. remarkable）有突出成就
318. play with fire （=take great risks）干冒险事
319. set sth. on fire（=set fire to sth.）使……着火，放火
320. at first sight（=when first seen）乍一看，一见
321. for the first time第一次（作状语）322. in the first place首先，第一
323. fit into刚好放入
324. fit in with （= suit ，fall into agreement）合适，相配，一致
325. （be）fit for （=right and suitable for）适合
326. focus on （=concentrate on）集中在…上；focus sth. on把…集中在…上
327. be fond of喜欢
328. （be）in force有效，实施
329. go into force开始生效
330. by force靠武力，强行
331. force…on把…强加给…
332. in the form of以…形式
333. be fortunate in幸运，有好运气
334. free of charge免费
335. be freed from免受，没有…
336. in front of在…前面in the front of在…前部
337. furnish…with （=supply）向…提供338. in general （=in most cases，usually）通常
339. catch （or get）a glimpse of瞥见（强调结果）take a glance（or look）at看一眼（强调动作）
340. be good for对…有好处；对…有作用；be good at擅长于；be good to对…好341. in good time（=early）早早地（做完。
到达等）
342. for good （=for ever）永远地，长期地343. take…for granted （=assume to be true）把…认为理所当然的。
344. be grateful to sb. for sth因…感谢某人345. on the ground（s）of（=because of）由于…
346. fall to the ground （计划。希望等）失败，落空
347. on one's guard（against）谨防，警惕；（be）on guard站岗
348. guard against （=defend，keep safe）警惕，防止guard…against警卫…防止
349. guess at猜，估计
350. by guess靠猜
351. be guilty of犯有…罪或过失
352. be in the habit of习惯于
353. break off （a habit）改掉（某种习惯）354. break sb. of （a habit）使某人改掉（某习惯）
355. get （fall）into the habit of养成了…的习惯
356. come to a halt （=stop）停止；停住357. at hand在手边，眼前（附近）
358. by hand用手工（做）
359. hand in glove（with）狼狈为奸，密切合作
360. in hand 1）在手边2）（=under control）控制住
361. in the hands of由…掌握，控制，负责362. live from hand to mouth勉强度日，现挣现吃
363. at the head of在…的前头
364. head for （=move towards）向…方向前进
365. hear of （=know about）听人说起，听说过
366. at heart （=in reality）内心里，实际上367. in one's heart （of hearts）内心深处，事实上
368. by heart （=by memory）熟记，背（诵）369. to one's heart’s content尽情地
370. with all one's heart全心全意地，真心实意371. hinder…form（=stop…from）阻碍，使……不能做
372. be （go）on holiday在（去）度假；go on holiday = go for a holiday
373. be （feel）at home （=to be comfortable；not feel worried）感觉合适，无拘束，熟悉374. be honest in诚实
375. in one's honour （or in honour of）祝贺，纪念
376. on one's honour以某人的名誉担保377. hope for希望（某事发生），希望有378. to one's horror令某人感到恐惧的是379. in a hurry （=hastily）匆忙地
380. be identical with（=exactly alike）和完全相同
381. be identified with被视为与…等同382. in ignorance of不知道…
383. be ignorant of （= lacking knowledge）对…不了解，不知道
384. （an）impact （on）对…的强烈影响385. impose…on把…强加给
386. impress…on给…留下印象
387. make （leave）an impression on sb. =give sb. an impression给…留下印象
388. under the impression that有……的印象，认为
389. improve sth.（make sth. better）把原物改进；improve on（=produce or be sth. better than…）另做一物比原物更好
390. improve in （=get better）有改进，好些391. improvement in表示原物有改进，好转392. include…in把…列在…里面
393. inclusive of把…包括在内
394. independent of独立的，不受约束的395. indicative of表明，说明
396. be indifferent to （=not interested in）对…漠不关心，冷淡，不在乎
397. （be）inferior to（=less good in quality or value）比…差；superior to比…好
398. inform sb. of sth.通知，告诉
399. be innocent of无罪的，无辜的
400. insist on （=order sth. to happen）坚持要401. instead of （=in place of）代替，而不是…402. instruct…in （=teach）教。指导。训练
某人…
403. insure…for把…保险（多少钱）；ensure 使安全；assure…（of）使…确信，保证404. insure…against保险…以防
405. intend…for打算把…给
406. （be）intent on专心致志，坚决407. in the interests of符合…的利益；be interested in对…感兴趣
408. interfere in干涉，interfere with打搅，干扰
409. at intervals每隔一会儿，每隔一段距离410. intervene in干预
411. invest in投资
412. be involved in （=become connected or concerned）卷入，参加
413. by itself （=alone，without help）单独地，靠自己
414. in itself本身；of itself自发，自然415. be jealous of妒忌
416. jump at （=to be eager to accept）抢着接受，
417. jump on （=scold，tell of）叱责418. junior to sb.年纪较…轻，职位较…低。419. （be）keen on喜爱，渴望
420. keep a close watch on （=keep a sharp lookout for）密切注视
421. keep…to oneself（=keep secret）不告诉别人
422. to（the best of）one's knowledge据…所知
423. at large（=at liberty，free）在逃，逍遥法外at large（=in general）一般来说，大体上；at large（=at full length；with details）详细地
424. lean against （背）靠着…
425. at least至少；at most至多
426. （not）in the least一点（也不），丝毫（也不）
427. at one's leisure在…有空的时候
428. lend itself/themselves to适合于（某用途）429. at length （=after a long time，at last）终于；at length （=in detail，thoroughly）详细地
430. go to any length想一切办法，尽一切力量
431. be liable to （=be subject to）易于……的，应受（罚）
432. be liable for对…应负责任的
433. lie in在于
434. in life一生中
435. for life终身
436. in the light of （=considering；taking into account）考虑到，根据
437. throw light on （= make clear，explain）使…更为清楚，提供线索，阐明
438. in line with（=in agreement with）符合，一致
439. long for（=want very much）渴望，希望得到
440. for long很久，很长时间（否定句。疑问句中）
441. before long （=soon）不久，过了不久以后。
442. in the long run （=in the end）从长远来说，最后；in the short term （从短期来说）443. （be）at a loss不知所措
444. major in主修（某课程）
on a basis以……为基础
offer sb sth (主动) 拿给,给予
0501 戒严与其说是个人的选择, 不如说是对自己毅力的考验, 因为人们普遍认为吸烟是上瘾的. 尽管专家的建议和药物疗法确实能增加永久戒严的可能性, 但是避免这种困境的最好的方法就是不要涉猎吸烟. 吸烟的负面影响在各个程度上是不同的, 它与吸烟的数量以及烟龄的长短, 还有开始吸烟的年龄有关. 这份报告向以下观点提出了质疑, 这种观点认为吸烟几年不会产生永久的危害性的后果. 我们希望阻止这种普遍的但是却是生死攸关的习惯, 并且提醒大家戒烟的时间越长, 和吸烟有关的健康问题就会大幅度地减少. It is increasingly realized that ( There is a growing realization /awareness that ) developing environment-protecting products really count. To fulfill the long-term and substantial development, developed countries should at all costs decrease the emission of greenhouse gases. If the speed of global warming nowadays continues, the probability of disappearance from the earth to such big cities as Tokyo and London will be 10 times as fast as that of 20 years ago. 0506 本书是在全国不同学校讲课几十年的结晶.它基于以下观
考试须知 1、本次考试试卷有试题册（试卷一）和答题纸（Answer Sheet)两种，答题时间 为120分钟。 2、请考生用钢笔在Answer Sheet上写上姓名、学号、专业班级。 3、请考生在Answer Sheet上答题，写在试题册上的答案一律作废。 4、选择题每题只能选一个答案，多选作废。选定答案后，在Answer Sheet中找到相应题号，将答案对应字母（A\B\C\D）填写在题号后的括号里。注意保持字迹清晰工整，容易识别。由于字迹潦草、答案模棱两可甚至无法识别者，一律判为0分，责任由考生本人负责。 5、简答题、翻译和作文等主观题部分的答题请考生用钢笔书写在Answer Sheet 指定位置上。 6、考试结束，考生不得将试题册和答题纸带出考场。请把试题册和答题纸分别 上交监考老师。 Test 29 Part I Situational Conversations (10%) Directions:In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that most appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue．Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center of the corresponding letter． 1. Robert: How annoying. I can’t figure out a solution to this problem. Can you help me? Anderson: __________. A. How stupid you are. The problem is too easy to disturb me. B. Well, I’m afraid I can’t at the moment. C. You shouldn’t feel annoyed. After all,it’s your own problem. D. OK. Though it’s beyond me, let me try. 2. Speaker A: Excuse me. Could you show me the way to the nearest post office? Speaker B: ________ A. OK. I’d like to go with you. B. Of course. Go down this street and turn le ft. C. Sorry. I’m busy now. Go away. D . No problem. It’s my pleasure to direct you. 3. Customer: I need some aspirin, please, and I'd also like to get this prescription filled．
学士学位英语单词 abandon v.放弃，抛弃 aboard ad.在船（飞机、车）上prep.在（船、飞机、车）上上（船、飞机、车） about to do 即将… bring sth. about 使发生 about face 向后转；（态度，意见等）大转变 How about…? 表示访问，…怎么样？What about…? 表示询问，…怎么样？…好吗？…好吗？ Above prep.在…上面，超过a.上面的，上述的ad.在上面 above oneself 过于自信，兴高采烈abroad ad.国外,海外 at home and abroad/国内外 absence/n.缺席，不在场；+ absent/a.缺席，不在场，缺乏的；漫不经心的 absent-mined 心不在焉的，出神的absolute/a.绝对的，完全的；（语法）独立的 absorb v.吸收（水、热、光等）吸取，接受（知识、意见等） be absorbed in 专心于 abundant 丰富的，充分的academic 学院的，学术的accent n.腔调，口音n.重音，重音符号 accept v.接受，认可 access n.接近，进入，通路have an access to 进入 There is an access to…有一条通向…的通道 accident n.事故n.意外的事，偶然的事by accident 偶然、无意中 road 交通事故 accompany v.陪伴，伴随，伴奏 accomplish v.完成（任务等） according (只用于下列两个习语中) according to 按照，根据 according as+从句根据…而… 按 照…而… accordingly ad.因此，从而，相应地； 照着（办、做等） account n.账，账目，账户v.说 明，解释（for） on account of=because of 因为，由于 take(no)account of (不)考虑，（不）重 视 on one’s own account为自己的利益，独 立地，自行担负责任 accuracy n.准确，精密（性） accurate a.准确的，精确的 accuse v.谴责v.指控，告发 accuse sb.of sth. 指责、控告某人，某事。 *accustomed a.惯常的，习惯的 be accustomed to 习惯于 ache n.疼痛，酸痛 be aching to do 渴望… have an ache in …疼 achievement n.完成，达到 n.成就，成绩 *acid n.酸 acquire v.取得，获得 across ad,/prep.横越，横过 prep.在…那边 act n.行为，动作；（一）幕；法令，条 例 v..行动，举动；起作用；表演 act as 担任，充当 act for 代理 act on/upon （药等）起作用 action n.行动，动作 n.作用 go into action 投入战斗，行动起来 out of action 失去作用，失去战斗力 active a.活动的，活跃的， 活泼的 a.敏捷的，积极的， 主动的 be active in 积极/主动作 activity n.活动 actor n.男演员，演员 actress n.女演员 actual a.实际的，现实的 ad(Am.E) n.=advertisement.广告 *adapt v.（to）使适应，使适合 v.改编，改写 add v.加，加上 v.增加，增进 add…to… add up to 合计为…，部共 把…加到…上 addition n.加法，增加 in addition to 除…之外，加之，并且 additional a.附加的，另外的 address n.地址，通讯处 n./v.致词 v.致函，写地址 address oneself to… 从事/致力，忙于…，与…谈话 /通信 *adequate a.足够的，恰当的 adjective n./a.足够的，恰当的 adjust v.调节，调整 *administration n.管理n.行政部门 admire v.羡慕，赞赏，饮佩 admit v.允许进入，接纳v.承认 adopt v.收养v.采用，采纳，通过 adult n.成人 advance v.推进，促进 v./n.前进，进展 in advance 提前，预先 advanced n.优点，有利条件 n.利益，好处 gain/have advantage over 胜于，优于 take advantage of 乘…之机，利用 to one’s advantage 对…有利 adventure n.冒险，惊险活动 adverb n.副词 advertise v.为…做广告 advertise for 招聘；做广告；征求 advertisement n.广告 advice n.忠告，意见 advise v.忠告，劝告 v.通知 aeroplane n.飞机 affair n.事，事情，事件 affect v.影响 afford v.担负得起，买得起，花 得起（时间等） v.供给，给予 afraid a.怕的，害怕的 a.惟恐的，担心的 be afraid of… 怕… be afraid to do… 怕…，不敢…
(2002.1)16. Terrorist activities, in whatever forms, are to be denounced by peace-loving people worldwide. A. announced B. forgiven C. condemned D. despised 17. Problems with respiration are often associated with smoking and air pollution as has been proved. A. aspiration B. inspiration C. creativity D. breathing 18. The military operations commenced yesterday were targeted at the Taliban's military installations. A. set about B. set out C. set apart D. set aside 19. No merchandise is currently in short supply thanks to the market economy. A. businessman B. commodity C. substance D. talent 20. It is becoming increasingly difficult for an only child to live up to the expectations of their parents. A. encourage B. survive C. arouse D. fulfill 21. This summit talk is thought to be instrumental in bringing about peace in this region. A. helpful B. useless C. harmless D. inappropriate 22. Faced with this grim situation, top executives of this company are trying to find quick solutions. A. Unexpected B. undesirable https://www.doczj.com/doc/6414577349.html,forting D. grave 23. The bill was passed unanimously as a result of the intensive lobbying of some senators. A. without any objections B. in the end C. in the dark D. against heavy odds 24. Nobel Prize winners have been mostly scientists of international renown in some field. A. institutions B. standard C. prestige D. application 25. These natural resources will be depleted sooner or later if the present rate of exploitation continues. A. exhausted B. evaluated C. deployed D. popularized 26. Harry Potter was originally _____ for children or teenagers, yet many adults have come to be crazy about the book. A. extended B. intended C. inclined D. directed 27. This experienced author was able to _____ the lifetime's work of Jefferson into one volume. A. suppress B. compress C. express D. depress 28. A Frenchman who has an unusually sensitive nose can _____ hundreds of different smells.A. nominate B. dominate C. eliminate D. discriminate 29. The Chinese share the _______ that their life will become better and the country more prosperous.A. conviction B. speculation C. elaboration D. perspiration 30. After weeks of ______, the owners and the union leaders have finally agreed on the question of sick benefits. A. administration B. arbitration C. authorization D. alternation 31. It took this disabled boy a long time to _____ the fact that he was not qualified for admission to college. A. come up with B. come down with C. come up to D. come to terms with 32. The authorities claim that the rate of crime is declining, but statistics show______. A. clockwise B. otherwise C. elsewhere D. likewise 33. Air attacks in Afghanistan are focused on airports and training camps to avoid civilian _____.
非英语专业硕士研究生英语学位课程 考试大纲 (试行稿) 《非英语专业硕士研究生英语学位课程考试大纲》(Non English Major Graduate Stu dent English Qualifying Test，简称GET)是根据《非英语专业研究生英语(第一外语)教学大纲(试行稿)》制定的。本大纲规定了硕士生英语学位课程通过考试的内容、形式、时间和计分。考试目的在于考核已修完研究生英语课程的学生是否达到教学大纲所规定的各项要求，以及实际掌握和运用英语的能力。 一、基础英语部分 本考试共有六个部分：听力理解(占15%)、词汇(占10%)、完形填空(占15%)、阅读理解(30%)、翻译(占20%)、写作(占10%)。分两份试卷：试卷一(Paperl)包括前四个部分，共80题；试卷二(Paper2)包括翻译和写作，共3题。全部题目按顺序统一编号。 第一部分听力理解(Part I Listening Comprehension)；听力理解部分主要测试考生掌握听力材料中心思想和主要内容的能力，判断对话情景、场合、人物关系、身份和说话人的意图及话语含义的能力。共15题，考试时间为15分钟左右。主要测试考生能否一遍听懂语速为每分钟120个词的对话和短文。本部分共有二节： A节(Section A)：共9题，每题为一段对话。问句后有15秒间隙，要求考生从所给出的四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案。 B节(Section B)：共6题，题目或为问句或为未完成的句子，分别安排在2—3篇听力材料之后。要求考生在15秒的间隙中从所给出的四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案。 第二部分词汇(Part I Vocabulary)：词汇部分主要测试考生运用词汇和短语的能力。测试教学大纲的词汇表、词组表及词根词缀表所覆盖的内容。着重测试研究生阶段所学的词和基础词的多种词性及词义搭配、易混词的区别及难词的认知。词汇与词组的比例为7∶3。共20题，分A、B两节，考试为10分钟。 A节(Section A)：共10题。每题为一英文句，句中有一词或固定词组下面划有横线，要求从所给的四个选择项中选出该划线词或词组的最佳同义词或最佳释义。 B节(Section B)：共10题。每题为一英文句，句子中有一个空白，要求从所给的四个选择项中选出最恰当的词或词组使该句成为逻辑合理、表达正确的英文句。 第三部分完形填空(Part III Cloze Test)：主要测试考生在语篇水平上的理解能力和实际运用语言的能力。测试内容可以是句型、结构，也可以是词汇、词组和习惯用语。共15题。考试时间为10分钟。测试的形式是在一篇题材熟悉、难度适中的短文(约200—250词)
关于2016年硕士研究生英语学位课程 水平考试的通知 各有关学院： 根据《云南农业大学非英语专业硕士研究生英语学位课程水平考试 管理办法（试行）》（校办发[2005]45号），学校定于2016 年5月21日(星期六)上午9:00—11:30举行硕士研究生英语学位课程水 平考试。现将有关事项通知如下： 一、考试内容 本考试共有六个部分：听力理解（占20%）、词汇（占10%）、完形填 空（占10%）、阅读理解（占30%）、翻译（占20%）、写作（占10%）。 试卷分两份：试卷一 (Paper 1) 包括前四个部分，共80---90题； 试卷二 (Paper 2) 包括翻译和写作，共三题。 二、考试对象 1. 未通过硕士学位英语水平考试的在校全日制硕士研究生(含全日 制硕士专业学位研究生)； 2. 2012级毕业后未通过硕士学位英语水平考试的全日制硕士研究 生。 三、报名程序 1. 网上报名。参加硕士学位英语水平考试的硕士研究生，必须登录 云南农业大学研究生教务管理系统进行网上报名。学生登录研究生教务 管理系统， 点击“学期选课”→“选课申请”→“公共课选课”→“学位英语考试” →“选定”完成报名。网上报名时间为2016年4月23日—5月12日。 2. 请各学院研究生教学秘书通知本院所有未通过硕士学位英语水
平考试的研究生，务必在规定时间报名，逾期教务系统关闭不再受理补报。 四、学位英语免考 1．按照《云南农业大学关于印发研究生第一外语课程学习规定的通知》（校政发［2008］16号），大学英语六级考试成绩达425分及其以上，或研究生招生入学考试成绩在70分以上，可申请免考学位英语水平考试。 2．已提交过学位英语免考申请且获得免考资格的同学不需在网上报名，未提供英语六级证书原件的同学请尽快持证书原件和复印件到培养科审核，否则不予登记成绩。 3．已通过英语六级考试但未办理过学位英语免考手续的同学填写《云南农业大学第一外语免修申请》，于2016年5月12日前持证书原件和复印件到培养科办理免考手续，不需在网上报名。 五、考试地点另行通知。 云南农业大学研究生处 2016年4月19日
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同等学力申请硕士学位英语考试高频词汇. 1. a little 2. abolish 3. about 4. abuse 5. acceptable 6. access 7. accident 8. accidentally 9. accomplish 10. accordingly 11. account for 12. account to 13. account 14. accumulate 15. accuse 16. accustom 17. acknowledge 18. acknowledgment 19. acquaint 20. acquire 21. across 22. act 23. adapt 24. adopt 25. advantage 26. advertisement 27. advise 28. advocate 29. affect 30. alarm like 31. alive 32. alternatively 33. amid 34. amount to 35. amusement 36. anticipation 37. anxiety 38. anxious 39. appeal 40. appearance 41. applicable 42. apply 43. appoint 44. approve 45. arouse 46. arrange 47. ascertain 48. asset 49. assign 50. assistance 51. associate 52. assure 53. attach 54. attitude 55. attribute 56. audible 57. avail 58. available 59. average 60. award 61. awareness 62. beating 63. be bound to 64. because of 65. believe 66. beneficial 67. benefit 68. better than 69. blend 70. bravely 71. by means of 72. calm 73. care about 74. care for 75. career 76. carefully 77. celebration 78. center 79. certainly 80. charge 81. cheat 82. chronic 83. circulation 84. circumstance 85. classify 86. clear 87. clue 88. collapse 89. collection 90. collective 91. collect 92. combination 93. come along
2017年研究生英语学位课统考真题 Part II. Vocabulary ( 10minutes, 10 points) Section A ( 0.5point each) 21. If innovators are not financially rewarded for their innovation, the incentive for path-breaking innovation will eventually dry up. A investment B resource C inspiration D stimulus 22. These illegal immigrants have to work long hours a day despite the appalling working conditions. A bewildering B exasperating C dismaying D upsetting. 23. Many critics agreed that by and large, this movie was a success in terms of acting and photography. A all at once B by and by C to some extent D on the whole 24. The country carried on nuclear tests without feeling apprehensive about the consequences. A optimistic B anxious C uncertain D scared. 25. There is the fear that babies might be genetically altered to suit the parents’ wishes. A enhanced B revised C alternated D modified 26. The American Civil War is believed to have stemmed from differences over slavery. A arisen from B contributed to C patched up D participated in 27. Experts said the amount of compensation for sick smokers would be reduced if cooler jurors prevailed. A resigned B compromised C persisted D dominated 28. Hamilton hoped for a nation of cities while Jefferson contended that the country should remain chiefly agricultural. A inclined B struggled C argued D competed. 29. There have been some speculations at times as to who will take over the company. A on occasion B at present C by now D for sure 30. TWA was criticized for trying to cover up the truth rather than promptly notifying victims’families. A briefly B quickly C accurately D earnestly Section B (0.5point each) 31. New York probably has the largest number of different language ___in the world. A neighborhoods B communities C clusters D assemblies 32. Nuclear waste are considered to ___ a threat to human health and marine life. A compose B impose C expose D pose 33. Some states in the US have set ___ standards concerning math and science. A energetic B vigorous C rigorous D grave 34. This school promised to make classes smaller and offer more individualized ___. A presentation B instruction C conviction D obligation 35. Because of ___ ways of life, the couple has some difficulty getting along with each other. A incomprehensible B incomparable C inconceivable D incompatible 36. As ___China and other emerging export powers, efforts to strengthen anti-corruption activities are gaining momentum. A in the light of B in the event of C in the case of D in the course of 37. According to an Australian research , moderate drinkers ___ better thinkers than heavy drinkers or those who never drink.
研究生学位英语必背模版 一、学位英语必背句型 1.as is known /as it is known to all …众所周知 2.with the pace of modern life increasing….随着现代生活步伐的加快 3.with the development of modern society…随着现代社会的 4.personally I’m in favor of the former/latter view…我个人偏向于前/后一种观点 5. there is no doubt that…勿容质疑 6.however everything has two sides…任何事物都具有两方面 7.as a Chinese saying goes…正如中国的一句谚语所说 8.the same is the case with sth…也不例外 9.in the appraisal of …在。。。的评价中 11. according to …there are at least three good reasons…firstly secondly…thirdly….列举的用法 12. In my opinion, in the appraisal of …it is one-sided to affirm everything or to negate everything. We should appreciate the great contribution made by them, and at the same time pay enough attention to the problems caused by them。 我认为，在对….的评价中，完全的肯定任何事情和否认任何事情都是片面的。我们在欣赏到他们做出的巨大的贡献的同时也要更加注意他们带来的问题。 二、学位英语作文速成模板 1）要求论述两个对立的观点并给出自己的看法。 1.有一些人认为…… 2.另一些人认为…… 3.我的看法……
近年汉译英试题 2004年1月 考研的人在英语上花的时间远远多于其它学科，希望英语分数越高越好。许多人坚信成功地秘诀是参加短训班和多背范文，结果却发现此招不灵。他们为提高英语水平做出的努力很难得到回报。 参考译文： Those who take the entrance examination for graduate schools spend much (/far) more time on English than on other subjects, hoping for the highest possible scores of English. Many people are convinced that the secret to success is to attend training courses (/classes) and learn many sample writings by heart, only to find that doesn’t work. Their efforts to improving their English can’t pay off easily. 2004年6月 计算机被认为是有史以来对人类生活影响最大的发明。它的神奇之处在于其运算速度和准确性优于人类。计算机能在几秒钟内完成几十年前可能需要数天才能完成的事。这是人类第一次感到自己作为最高级物种的地位受到了挑战。 参考译文： The computer is believed (/regarded /considered) to be the invention that has exerted the greatest influence on human lives in history. What is remarkable about it is that it can calculate with better speed and accuracy than man. The computer can finish in seconds what might have taken days decades ago. This is the first time that man has felt that his position (/status) as the highest species has been challenged. 2005年1月 人们越来越意识到开发环保型产品的重要性。为实现长期可持续发展，发达国家不惜代价减少温室气体的排放。如果目前全球变暖的速度保持不变，东京和伦敦等大城市从地球上消失的可能性将是20前的10倍。 参考译文：
授予博士、硕士学位和培养研究生的学科、专业目录（中英文对照） (资料来源:国务院学位委员会办公室、教育部研究生工作办公室编.授予博士硕士学位和培养研究生的 学科专业简介.北京:高等教育出版社，1999年.) 中文学科、专业名称英文学科、专业名称 01 哲学 Philosophy 0101 哲学 Philosophy 010101 马克思主义哲学 Philosophy of Marxism 010102 中国哲学 Chinese Philosophy 010103 外国哲学 Foreign Philosophies 010104 逻辑学 Logic 010105 伦理学 Ethics 010106 美学 Aesthetics 010107 宗教学 Science of Religion 010108 科学技术哲学 Philosophy of Science and Technology 02 经济学 Economics 0201 理论经济学 Theoretical Economics 020101 政治经济学 Political Economy 020102 经济思想史 History of Economic Thought 020103 经济史 History of Economic 020104 西方经济学 Western Economics 020105 世界经济 World Economics 020106 人口、资源与环境经济学 Population, Resources and Environmental Economics 0202 应用经济学 Applied Economics 020201 国民经济学 National Economics 020202 区域经济学 Regional Economics 020203 财政学（含税收学） Public Finance (including Taxation) 020204 金融学（含保险学） Finance (including Insurance)
2007-1 PART II VOCABULARY (10 minutes, 10 points) Section A (0.5 point each) 21. If innovators are not financially rewarded for their innovations, the incentive for path-breaking innovation will eventually dry up. A. investment B. resource C. inspiration D. stimulus 22. These illegal immigrants have to work long hours a day despite the appalling working conditions. A. bewildering B. exasperating C. dismaying D. upsetting 23. Many critics agreed that by and large, this movie was a success in terms of acting and photography. A. all at once B. by and by C. to some extent D. on the whole 24. The country carried on nuclear tests without feeling apprehensive about the consequences. A. optimistic B. anxious C. uncertain D. scared 25. There is the fear that babies might be genetically altered to suit the parents' wishes. A. enhanced B. revised C. alternated D. modified 26. The American Civil War is believed to have stemmed from differences over slavery. A. arisen from B. contributed to C. patched up D. participated in 27. Experts said the amount of compensation for sick smokers would be reduced if cooler jurors prevailed. A. resigned B. compromised C. persisted D. dominated 28. Hamilton hoped for a nation of cities while Jefferson contended that the country should remain chiefly agricultural. A. inclined B. struggled C. argued D. competed 29. There have been some speculations at times as to who will take over the company. A. on occasion B. at present C. by now D. for sure 30. TWA was criticized for trying to cover up the truth rather than promptly notifying victims' families. A. briefly B. quickly C. accurately D. earnestly Section B (0.5 point each) 31. New York probably has the largest number of different language _________ in the world. A. neighborhoods B. communities C. clusters D. assemblies 32. Nuclear wastes are considered to _____ a threat to human health and marine life. A. compose B. impose C. expose D. pose 33. Some states in the US have set _____ standards concerning math and science tests. A. energetic B. vigorous C. rigorous D. grave 34. This school promised to make classes smaller and offer more individualized ___________. A. presentation B. instruction C. conviction D. obligation 35. Because of ______ ways of life, the couple has some difficulty getting along with each other.