易错题--高中英语159题及解析
31. When the boss read my letter of application，he_______that I was the right
person for the position.
A.was to be
convinced B.wasconvincing C.wasconvinced D.convinced
32. The plan was practical，so it_________very successfully.
A.carried on B.carried out C.worked out D.worked on
33. It will cost too much money to advertise on TV，but I think local newspapers are____________cheap.
A.similarly B.relatively C.fortunately D.widely
34.Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behavior such as poor eating habits，which___________increases the risk of heart disease.
A.in turn B.in return C.by chance D.by turns
35.—I think you’d better type this letter again before Mr Smith sees it. —Oh，dear！_____________
A.Who cares？ B.No problem. C.I don’t mind at all. D.Is it as bad as that？
36. I don’t think the experiment is a total failure.At least we
have_________necessary experience for our future success.
A.accumulated B.appointed C.promoted D.accomplished
37. The agreement they reached with their employer was to reduce their pay
_____a shorter working week.
A.in return for B.in case of C.in the name of D.in view of
38. The boy spent as much time watching TV as he___________studying.
A.hated B.was C.had D.did
39. If I can help ______, I prefer living in Hangzhou because the weather here
is better than ______ of Zhengzhou.
A.that; that B.it; that C.that; one D.it; it
40. —Where did you meet the famous actress?
--It was in the supermarket ______ we went shopping last Sunday.
A.which B.that C.where D.there
41. I have $50, but that isn’t ______ enough for my journey fare.
A.nearly B.almost C.hardly D.mostly
42. —Has Mr Tom White arrived?
--Yes, already, _____ he wait outside or just come in?
A.Shall B.May C.Could D.Must
43. He has behaved in the most extraordinary way recently; I wonder what can
______ his actions.
A.answer for B.wish for C.ask for D.account for
44. When she came in, she found a stranger _____ at the back of the classroom
with his eyes _____ upon her.
A.sitting; fixing B. sat; fixing C.seating; fixed D.seated; fixed
45. After two years’ research, we now have a _____ better understanding of bird flu.
A.very B.fairly C.far D.quite
