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 These are the
motives for doing it.
A.reasons
B.excuses
C.answers
D.replies
2 The river
widens considerably as it begins to turn west
A.extends
B.stretches
C.broadens
D.bends
3 Many economists have given in to the fatal
lure of mathematics.
A.error
B.puzzle
C.attraction
D.contradiction
4 With i
mmense relief I stopped running
A.no
B.little
C.scarce
D.enormous
5 A great deal has been done to
remedy the situation
A.maintain
B.improve
C.preserve
D.protect
6 John is
collaborating with Mary in writing an article
A.cooperating
B.marrying
C.combining
D.arguing
7 He will
consolidate his power.
A.strengthen
B.win
C.abandon
D.unite
8 Many scientists have been
probing psychological problems
A.solving
B.exploring
C.settling
D.handling
9.Hearing problems may be
alleviated by changes in diet and exercise habits.
A.removed
B.cured
C.treated
D.lessened
10 The conclusion can be
deduced from the premises
A.gone
B.derived
C.done
D.come