英语专业四级考试题目

1. The mother said she would __ her son washing the dishes if he could finish his assignment before supper.

A let down

B let alone

C let off

D let out

2. This kind of material can __ heat and moisture.

A

B compel

C constrain

D repel

3. Understanding the cultural habits of another nation, especially __ containing as many different subcultures as the United States, is a complex task.

A one

B the one

C that

D such

4. In order to raise money, Aunt Nicola had to __ with some of her most treasured possessions.

A divide

B separate

C part

D abandon

5. The new appointment of our president __ from the very beginning of next semester.

A takes effect

B takes part

C takes place

D takes turns

答案：

1-5 CDACA

1. 选C ①let off原谅，不处罚，放过With your record, you can hardly expect to let off lightly.

②let down使失望，食言③let alone别管，别烦Let her alone! She didnt pick a quarrel with you.④let out让离开Open the door and let the cat out.