高考英语词组专练1.The fire spread quickly but everyone _ escape from it.A. could B. was able to C. might D. must2.Was he about to go out _ it began to rain?A. when B. while C. as D. until3.Hearing his returning home safe and sound _ his pleasure.A. adds B. adds to C. adds up to D. adds up4.This cinema is only _ for the people above 18.A. intended B. admitted C. allowed D. agreed5.They are _ to give up smoking, but they dont do so.A. suggested B. persuaded C. advised D. considered6.Although they have been _ the lost book for a long time, it seems to be nowhere to be found.A. for B. against C. after D. before7.-Is this Mr.Whites office, Mary? -Yes, _.A. this way, please B. go ahead C. after you D. make yourself at home8.He has never appeared, _ come to see me.A. now that B.l et alone C. in case D. as long as9.He is _ scolding his child, which is not a good way to educate him.A. often B. usually C. frequently D. always10.I have never heard a worse voice than hers. She is _ but a singer.A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything11.WTO will not live up to his name _it hasnt included China.A. in case B. so far as C. now that D. as long as12.The moment I arrived at Hangzhou, West Lake _ my attention.A. paid B. fixed C. drew D. turned13.With his attention _ on the blackboard, he didnt notice me when I came in.A. fixing B. fixed C. to fix D. fix14.The workers get paid three hundred yuan _ average.A. in B. on C. at D. with15.He wanted to pretend to be an American but his accent _him away.A. put B. throw C. give D. take16.The girl looks forward to seeing him as much as he to _ to his hometown.A. return B. returns C. returned D. returning17.I have tried my best but I am afraid I still cant _ his wish.A. stand B. put C. bear D. make18.Because of his efforts he became _ as a singer star at last.A. known B. know C. knowing D. to know19.The fire destroyed the cars _ to the workers who worked in the company.A. belong B. belonged C. belonging D. belongs20.He has written some novels, but he is _ known for his plays.A. more B. better C. much D. well21.You should make _ of every opportunity you have. Otherwise you will regret it.A. useful B. useless C. the best D. the better22.It is beyond doubt _ he will come because he told it to me clearly on the phone.A. that B. if C. whether D. which23.In spite of the long journey, I felt _ tired.A. not a bit B. not a little C. a bit D. a little24.I dont know _ to blame for the accident.A. which B. what C. when D. who25.Boris has _, in fact, I doubt nobody has a higher IQ than him.A mind B. opinions C. brains D. ideas26.My car broke _ on my way to the village where the fire broke _.A. out, down B. down, down C. out, out D. down, out27.Doing morning exercises can _ up your health. If you stick to it for some time you will surely be stronger and stronger.A. put B. build C. set D. make28.The task calls _ time and money.A. up B. in C. for D. on29.He said that he would arrive on time, _ I would be relieved.A. in this case B. in that case C. in case D. in which case30._ the truth, I dont like to be laughed at _.A. Tell, public B. To tell, in public C. Telling, in public D. Telling, the public31.The thief was caught _ pockets in a crowded bus.A. picking B. picked C. pick D. to pick32.How much will he _ you for the dictionary?A. charge B. change C. cost D. spend33.Although he is very hard-working but the _ is that he will fail.A. chance B. choice C. change D. charge34.I cant beat him in the match because we are not in the same_ .A. rank B. level C. group D. class35.Before he started his lecture, he _ his throat first.A. cleared B. cleaned C. dried D. breathed36.In the accident he got close to _.A. kill B. be killed C. killing D. being killed37.Dont lose heart when coming _ difficulties.A. up B. out C. at D. across38._ the sea, the land is much smaller in size.A. Comparing to B. Compared to C. Compared with D. Comparing with39.He is _ a good leader by all of the people.A. regarded B. thought C. considered D. looked on40.Being late again _ Tom his job.A. lost B. took C. cost