第1部分:词汇选项 (第1~15题,每题1分,共15分)
下面共有15个句子,每个句子中均有1个词或短语画有底横线,请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与画线部分意义最相近的词或短语。请将答案涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
1 it is obvious that he will win the game.
a likely b possible
c clear d probable
2 the earth moves around the sun.
a before b round
c after d over
3 did anyone call when l was out?
a everyone
c nobody
b someone
d anybody
4 it took us a long time to mend the house.
a build b destroy
c design d repair
5 i don’t quite follow what she is saying.
a observe b understand
c explain d describe
6 we can no longer tolerate his actions.
a put up with b accept
c take d receive
7 loud noises can be irritating.
a hateful b painful
c stimulating d annoying
8 in the background was that eternal hum
a long b never-ending
c boring d extensive
9 the constitution’s vague nature has given it the flexibility to be adapted when circumstances change
a imprecise b apparent
c clear d easy
10gambling is lawful in nevada.
a enjoyable b irresistible
c legal d profitable
11these are the motives for doing it
a reasons b excuses
c answers d replies
12the river widens considerably as it begins to turn west
a extends b stretches
c broadens d bends
13 many economists have given in to the fatal lure of mathematics.
a error b puzzle
c attraction d contradiction
14 with immense relief i stopped running.
a no b little
c scarce d enormous
15 a great deal has been done to remedy the situation
a maintain b improve
c preserve d protect