第1部分:词汇选项(第1~15题,每题1分,共15分)
下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线,请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。
1.I enjoyed the play — it had a clever plot and very funny dialogues.
A.long B.boring C.original D.humorous
2.He was kept in appalling conditions in prison.
A.critical B.necessary C.normal D.terrible
3.The project required ten years of diligent research.
A.hardworking B.basic C.social D.scientific
4.I want to provide my boys with a decent education.
A.good B.special C.private D.general
5.I can’t put up with my neighbor’s noise any longer; it’s driving me mad.
A.measure B.generate C.tolerate D.reduce
6.He demolished my argument in minutes.
A.disputed B.accepted C.disproved D.supported
7.Our arrangements were thrown into complete turmoil.
A.doubt B.relief C.confusion D.failure
8.Steep stairs can present a particular hazard to older people.
A.danger B.case C.picture D.evidence
9.The two banks have announced plans to merge next year.
A.combine B.close C.break D.sell
10.Patricia stared at the other girls with resentment.
A.anger B.doubt C.love D.surprise
11.Her father was a quiet man with graceful manners.
A.polite B.similar C.usual D.bad
12.Regular visits from a social worker can be of immense value to old people living alone.
A.equal B.moderate C.immediate D.great
13.Lower taxes would spur investment and help economic growth.
A.spend B.require C.encourage D.attract
14.He was rather vague about the reasons why he never finished school.
A.bad B.bright C.unclear D.general
15.Your dog needs at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day.
A.physical B.energetic C.regular D.free