第1部分:詞匯選項(第1~15題,每題1分,共1 5分)下面每個句子中均有1個詞或短語劃有底橫線,請為每處劃線部分確定1個意義最為接近的選項。
1 Marsha confessed that she know nothing of computer.
A hoped
B answered
C admitted
D reported
答案為:A
本題解析:
1 A confess 這個動詞是"坦白、交代、承認"的意思,admit 也是"承認"的意思,兩個詞后面都可以跟用 that 引導的賓語從句,在這個句子里可以換用
2 We need to extract the relevant financial data.
A store
B save
C review
D obtain
答案為:D
本題解析:
2 D extract 作動詞用是"獲得、獲取"的意思,在四個選項中只有 obtain 具有這樣的意 義,又如: extract help, extract satisfaction, extract information 等。
3 Mr. Henley has accelerated his sale of shares over the past year.
A held
B increased
C expected
D offered
答案為:B
本題解析:
3 B accelerate 這個動詞原意是"加速",如: The trains have been accelerated. 火車提速了;The steps to implement the plan are being accelerated. 執(zhí)行該計劃的步伐正在加速。在本句中 accelerate his sale of shares(加速出售他的股票),無疑就是增加出售他的股票的意思,故選 increased。
4 The police believe the motive for the murder was jealousy.
A choice
B idea
C decision
D reason
答案為:D
本題解析:
4 D motive 是"動機" 的意思,the motive for (doing) something即為 "做某事的動機",reason 是"理由",the motive for the murder 和 the reason for the murder 是同一意思。
5 The high-speed trains can have major impact on our lives
A effort
B problem
C influence
D concern
答案為:C
本題解析:
5 C impact 和 influence 是同義詞,也解釋"影響",又如: the impact of modern technology on interpersonal relationships 現(xiàn)代技術對人際關系帶來的影響。
6 His shoes were shined to perfection.
A cleared
B washed
C mended
D polished
答案為:D
本題解析:
6 D shine 這個動詞通常用于表示"發(fā)亮、發(fā)光"的意思,如: The sun is shining。但是如 果和皮鞋一起用,那就是"擦皮鞋、把皮鞋擦亮"的意思了。本句的意思是:他的皮鞋擦得一塵不染。polish 具有"把……擦亮、磨光"的意思,clear 和 shoes 一起用的話便是"把鞋子移開"的意思了. wash 則是用水洗,mend 是修補的意思。
7 We explored the possibility of expansion at the conference.
A offered
B included
C investigated
D accepted
答案為:C
本題解析:
7 C exp]ore 是"探索、探險、摸索"的意思。 investigate 除了常用的"調查"這層意思外,也具有"探索"這樣的意義。本句的意思是:在會議上我們探索了擴充的可能性。
8 The study also notes a steady decline in the number of college students taking science courses.
A continuous
B relative
C general
D sharp
答案為:A
本題解析:
8 A steady 是"穩(wěn)定的"意思,a steady decline 則是"穩(wěn)步下降",在這個上下文中可以用 continuous 來代替它,即"不斷下降"。 sharp decline 則足 "急劇下降"。
9 Anderson left the table,remarking that he had some work to do.
A saying
B doubting
C thinking
D knowing
答案為:A
9 A remark 這個動詞就是 "說"的意思,所以這里就用 saying 來代替它。
10 We have to act within the existing legal framework.
A limit
B system
C procedure
D status
答案為:B
本題解析:
10 B framework 就是我們現(xiàn)在常常說的 "框架",within the existing legal framework指在現(xiàn)有的法律框架內。所謂法律框架實際上就是指法律體系,所以選 system。 limit 是限制,procedure 是程序, status 是地位。
11 She always finds fault with everything.
A simplifies
B evaluates
C examines
D criticizes
答案為:D
本題解析:
D find fault with something/someone 是個固定的表達式,意為"找在、吹毛求疵",所以和 criticize(批評)基本同義。
12 The view from my bedroom window was absolutely spectacular.
A magnificent
B general
C traditional
D strong
答案為:A
本題解析:
12 A spectacular 這個形容同常用來描述場面、景觀等,意思是"壯觀的、壯麗的、華麗的"等。在四個選項中只有 magnificent 具有這樣的意思。
13 At that time,we did not fully grasp the significance of what had happened.
A give
B understand
C attach
D lose
答案為:B
本題解析:
13 B grasp 這個動詞是"抓住"的意思,可用于具體的事物,如:grasp the rope/my hand 抓住繩索/抓住我的手,也可以用于抽象的概念,如: grasp the main idea/his meaning 抓住要點/理解他的意思。在本句中 grasp the significance of what had happened 就相當于 understand the significance of what had happened。
14 They converted the spare bedroom into an office.
A reduced
B moved
C turned
D reformed
答案為:C
本題解析:
14 C convert 的意思是"改變、轉化"。turn 則是具有同樣意義的一個更為常用的單詞,兩者后由都跟 into 來表示"變?yōu)椤?。又如:Solar energy has been successfully converted/ turned into mechanical energy. 太陽能被成功地轉化成機械能。The priest converted/turned him from Buddhist into a Christian. 那神父把他從一個佛教徒變成了個基督徒。reduce 減少,reform 改造。
15 Jane said that she couldn't tolerate the long hours.
A spend
B take
C last
D stand
答案為:D
本題解析:
15 D tolerate但是"忍受"的意思,如:tolerate the heat 忍受酷熱,tolerate the loneliness 忍受孤獨,tolerate the humiliation 忍受屈辱。和它同義的詞常用的有 bear ,endure 和 stand。
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