、词汇辨析(共15题,合计15分)
1At first glance, a forest appears to be a haphazard collection of trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers.
A random
B total
C graded
D natural
2Leaves are not distributed accidentally on a plant stem,来自www.examzz.com but are arranged in a very precise way that assures them the maximum light.
A dangerously
B densely
C randomly
D linearly
3Medieval cities grew rapidly when they had harbors nearby.
A merchants
B castles
C suburbs
D ports
4Because of harsh weather conditions, more than a dozen states in the United States were declared disaster areas in 1977.www.Examzz.com
A severe
B bizarre
C moist
D improbable
5The best olive oil is obtained from olives that are harvested just after they ripen and before they turn black.
A preserved
B squeezed
C gathered
D sorted
6Modern nursing practices not only hasten the recovery of the sick but also promote better health through preventive medicine.
A permit
B determine
C accelerate
D accompany
7In the eighteenth century the heading of “natural philosophy” encompassed all of the sciences.
A category
B teachings
C ideology
D leaders
8Because of Delaware’s lenient laws regarding business incorporation, many companies have their headquarters in the state’s largest city, Wilmington.