决胜六级--词汇（2）
Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1.Eggs were on sale, and the shoppers ____the bargain.?
A. snatched up B. snapped up?
C. smashed up D. summoned up ?
2.He soon made a ?____? for himself on the stage.?
A. popularity B. fame C. reputation D. respect ?
3.Violence in the local prison has ?____? two lives.?
A. removed B. taken?
C. cost D. slaughtered ?
4.The unpleasant taste ?____? in his mouth for hours.?
A. lingered B. prolonged C. rested D. vanished ?
5.His ?____? book will deal with industrial relations.?
A. eventual B. actual
C. forthcoming D. prompt ?
6.I just managed to ?____? a quick breath before I was sucked under the water by the passing boat.?
A. gain B. possess C. grab D. snatch ?
7.The water?skier ?____? over the water.?
A. skimmed B. floated C. drifted D. swam ?
8.Have you seen my son’s latest ?____? to his stamp collection??
A. accumulation B. acquisition
C. exhibit D. edition ?
9.The noise was so ?____? that only those with excellent hearing were aware of it.?
A. dim B. gentle C. faint D. definite ?
10.A ?____? change in policy is needed if relations are ever to improve.?
A. severe B. violent C. drastic D. strict ?
11.When you choose a piece of cloth, the most important thing that you should pay attention to is its ?____?.?
A. style B. texture C. textile D. content ?
12.My mother came here only for a ?____? stay. She would fly to Los Angeles the next day.?
A. shortened B. prolonged C. premature D. trans