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.These are their
motives for doing it.
A.reasons
B.excuses
C.answers
D.plans
2.The river
widens considerably as it begins to turn west.
A.twists
B.stretches
C.broadens
D.bends
3.Henry cannot resist the
lure of drugs.
A.abuse
B.flavor
C.temptation
D.consumption
4.These programmes are of
immense value to old people.
A.natural
B.fatal
C.tiny
D.enormous
5.A great deal has been done to
remedy the situation.
A.maintain
B.improve
C.assess
D.protect
6.John is
collaborating with Mary in writing an article.
A.cooperating
B.competing
C.combining
D.arguing
7.He is determined to
consolidate his power.
A.strengthen
B.control
C.abandon
D.exercise
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.worsened
D.relieved
10.And the cars are tested for
defects before leaving the factory.
A.functions
B.faults
C.motions
D.parts
11.The food is
insufficient for three people.
A.instant
B.infinite
C.inexpensive
D.inadequate
12.Thousands of people
perished in the storm.
A.died
B.suffered
C.floated
D.scattered
13.But
in the end he approved of our proposal.
A.undoubtedly
B.certainly
C.ultimately
D.necessarily
14.For young children,getting dressed is a
complicated business.
A.strange
B.complex
C.personal
D.funny
15.In Britain and many other countries
appraisal is now a tool of management.
A.evaluation
B.efficiency
C.production
D.publicity