专题09 形容词辨析(天津专用)
【高考典例】
1．There are no
displays in the art museum and exhibitions change all the time.
A．permanent
B．temporary
C．elegant
D．alternative
2．When he went out of his way to help me, I told him how _________ I was for his assistance.
A．sensitive
B．annoyed
C．reliable
D．grateful
3．Someone is planning to move out of our building, and their apartment will be _________ for rent at the
beginning of March.
A．available
B．normal
C．competitive
D．expensive
4．Athletes should make _________ preparation, both physical and psychological, before entering a big race.
A．adequate
B．slight
C．identical
D．rough
5．It’s a good idea to choose a(n) ________ destination in case your first-choice tourist spot is not available.
A．annual
B．exact
C．alternative
D．pleasant
6．While rock-climbing, you need to remain very ________ so that you won't make any dangerous errors.
A．satisfied
B．focused
C．amused
D．delighted
7．According to Professor Johnson, we don’t have to read the book if we don’t want to, as it is ______.
A．worthwhile
B．necessary
C．optional
D．serious
8．The secretary arranged a(n)___________time and space for the applicants to have an interview.
A．important
B．spare
C．public
D．convenient
9．People have always been_______ about exactly how life on earth began.
A．curious
B．excited
C．anxious
D．careful
10．I’m not surprised that he became a writer. Even as a child he had a ________ imagination.
A．clear
B．cautious
C．funny
D．vivid
【习题综合练习】
11．Though the rural teaching conditions were far from ideal — with limited teaching tools and a small student
group — Mr. Li remained ________ with his choice, as he believed educating children in remote areas was a
meaningful cause.
A．critical
B．content
C．concerned
D．curious
12．Some plants are naturally ________ to common diseases, so they can grow well without much chemical
treatment.
A．addicted
B．beneficial
C．resistant
D．significant
13．Mike was feeling ________ about the result of his job interview, and constantly checked his email for any
news.
A．anxious
B．guilty
C．grateful
D．sad
14．Climate change is a big threat to our earth. It’s time to take ________ action from now on.
A．flexible
B．abstract
C．temporary
D．urgent
15．The city plans to make 50,000 bicycles ________ for rent to reduce pollution and ease traffic jams.
A．available
B．suitable
C．convenient
D．accurate
16．Sales have crashed since June due to the ________ management of the company’s managers.
A．superb
B．wicked
C．ill
D．immoral
17．You don’t have to get college education but experience related to the job is _________.
A．distinctive
B．essential
C．awkward
D．concrete
18．He went far into the forest by himself, where he was ______ to be attacked by wild animals.
A．probable
B．possible
C．likely
D．perhaps
19．Doing morning exercises is ______ to your body.
A．harm
B．harmful
C．beneficial
D．benefit
20．There is nobody in the world that is exactly like you, for everyone is ________.
A．generous
B．unique
C．reliable
D．equal
21．When asked about his future plan, he gave a(n) _________ answer like “maybe” or “I’ll see”, which annoyed
his parents.
A．blank
B．shallow
C．controversial
D．vague
22．The scientists, despite their failed attempts, were convinced a breakthrough would come in the _________
experiments.
A．subsequent
B．previous
C．decisive
D．conditional
23．My father’s loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and ________ putting
others first.
A．normal
B．regretful
C．humorous
D．considerate
24．My mother is________ to the doctor, without whose first aid she was never rose to her feet again.
A．grateful
B．similar
C．related
D．sensitive
25．It is found that people who ________ cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain
good health compared to those who do not.
A．advanced
B．frequent
C．brave
D．warm
26．Mr. Green wrote a very________ letter of apology to Smith.
A．anxious
B．formal
C．sharp
D．confident
27．Health problems are often________ to bad eating habits.
A．sensible
B．opposed
C．exposed
D．related
28．After the storm, the residents were relieved to find their homes ______ thanks to the newly built sea wall.
A．damaging
B．harmless
C．damaged
D．unharmed
29．To master a new skill, the most important factor is often ______ practice, rather than irregular bursts of
effort.
A．consistent
B．permanent
C．temporary
D．occasional
30．While many young designers are chasing innovative styles, Ms. Wang insists on creating works rooted in
________ craftsmanship passed down for generations.
A．original
B．primitive
C．conservative
D．conventional
31．To be fair, more specific and less _________ criteria should be used in selecting people for promotion within
a company.
A．flexible
B．typical
C．conventional
D．subjective
32．The old town’s narrow streets are lined with houses that have been carefully restored, presenting a ________
combination of traditional architecture and modern charm.
A．harmonious
B．adequate
C．accessible
D．controversial
33．The artist’s name is hardly ________ on the lower right corner of the painting, requiring a keen eye to find it.
A．visible
B．unique
C．specific
D．former
34．A man’s taste in reading rarely remains________over the course of time.
A．consistent
B．ambitious
C．supreme
D．passionate
35．In my opinion, while computers are helping students finish their academic tasks, they are also killing
students’ ________ thinking and the spirit of exploration.
A．supportive
B．creative
C．quick
D．sensitive
36．— What did you think of the science exhibition?
— It was great! Actually, it was ________ than I had imagined.
A．such more fascinating
B．even more fascinated
C．the most fascinating
D．far more fascinating
37．The ________ study on the new drug has showed positive effects, so researchers plan to conduct further
experiments.
A．random
B．initial
C．casual
D．virtual
38．As online shopping becomes increasingly popular, the Internet is regarded as a(n)________ way of reaching
target customers.
A．accurate
B．temporary
C．complex
D．efficient
39．According to Professor Smith, we don’t have to take the course if we don’t want to, as it is ________.
A．worthwhile
B．optional
C．necessary
D．serious
40．Young people should be ________ to new challenges in their careers.
A．equivalent
B．notable
C．open
D．entrepreneurial
41．The amount of money we raised is ________ to a year’s salary for many people.
A．equivalent
B．notable
C．potential
D．entrepreneurial
42．Although ________ wisdom suggests that a stable job is the safest choice, many young people today are
willing to take risks and pursue their own startups.
A．controversial
B．conversational
C．conditional
D．conventional
43．In England, Chinese is now being taught in over 500 schools, and some of them have made it a ________
subject.
A．commercial
B．corporate
C．compulsory
D．contemporary
44．— May I speak to Mr. Smith?
— I am afraid not. He is at a meeting now. He’s not ________.
A．reliable
B．convenient
C．reasonable
D．available
45．Next after coffee, Americans are ________ to drink cola drinks, such as Coke or Pepsi, or other soft drinks.
A．likely
B．possible
C．probable
D．as well
46．Some people think that watching violence on TV is one of the major causes of ________ behavior and crime
in society.
A．aggressive
B．ridiculous
C．abstract
D．visual
47．Slow but _______ progress in her studies brought her great confidence after the failure in her first English
examination.
A．steady
B．wide
C．firm
D．obvious
48．The price of the new car is quite ________, considering all the advanced features it includes.
A．desirable
B．affordable
C．considerable
D．reasonable
49．Water is to living things. We can’t survive without it.
A．enthusiastic
B．abstract
C．essential
D．intense
50．Mr. Wang is such a(n) ________ person that he often goes out of his way to help others in the neighborhood.
A．useful
B．enthusiastic
C．delightful
D．embarrassed
51．You can easily tell the two dialects apart because their pronunciations are quite ________.
A．distinct
B．common
C．simple
D．same
52．In his letters, Father gave a(n) ______ account of what the war was like at the front.
A．steely
B．appreciative
C．complicated
D．vivid
53．How to protect the ________ ecosystem was among the top concern of people.
A．delicate
B．dedicated
C．intense
D．innovative
54．Most authorities agree that playing is a(n)________ part of a child’s development. Just as the saying goes,
“All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.”
A．essential
B．complicated
C．cruel
D．informal
55．Jeffery is a natural science communicator. He can artfully explain a (n) ________ topic and make easier to
understand.
A．essential
B．efficient
C．complicated
D．responsible
56．The President is really _________ of the good working environment that Chairman Helms has created on
foreign policy issues.
A．worthy
B．appropriate
C．cruel
D．appreciative
57．Mary’s________descriptions brought the chimps to life, revealing an animal world of social drama, comedy
and tragedy.
A．reliable
B．emotive
C．vivid
D．effective
58．While listening, remember that it is _____ to listen only with your ears; you must listen with your brain as
well.
A．permanent
B．insufficient
C．essential
D．complicated
59．— Jenny has practiced speaking English with a native speaker for a year.
— No wonder there is a ______ improvement in her spoken English.
A．abstract
B．distinct
C．mischievous
D．complicated
60．The procedure for applying for a visa is not really ________ as long as you make sure your papers are
complete and acceptable.
A．essential
B．complicated
C．boring
D．awkward
