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. Eventually, she got a job and moved to London.
A:A Finally
B:B Certainly
C:C Luckily
D:D Naturally
本题正确答案为:A
本题解析:
1 A eventua11y 和 finally 同义,都表示 "最后、最终" 的意思,又如: They met with difficulties and dangers on their way,but eventually they got to the destination. 他们一路上遭遇种种险阻,但最终到这了目的地。luckily 幸运的,certainly 肯定地,naturally自然地。
2. A number of theories have been proposed to explain the situation.
A:A tested
B:B used
C:C suggested
D announced
本题正确答案为:C
本题解析:
2 C propose 和 suggest 是同义词,都是 "建议、提议、提出"的意思,注意用法略有不同,两者后面都可以跟动词的 -ing 形式,但是 propose 后面可以用动词不定式,suggest 则不可以。可以说 We propose have a meeting,但是不可以说 We suggest to have a meeting。test 测试、检验,announce 宣布、公布。
3. She can be relied on in a crisis.
A:A looked after
B:B believed in
C:C depended on
D:D turned on
本题正确答案为:C
本题解析:
3 C rely on 是个很常用的动词短语,意为"依靠、依赖",和 depend on 同义。
4. We explored the possibility of expansion at the conference.
A:A offered
B:B included
C:C accepted
D: D investigated
本题正确答案为:D
本题解析:
4 D explore 是 "探索、探险、摸索" 的意思,investigate 除了常用的"调查"这层意思 外,也具有'探索'这样的意义,本句的意思是:在会议上我们探索了扩充的可能性。
5. Greene spent a brief time at Cambridge.
A:A hard
B:B good
C:C short
D:D long
本题正确答案为:C
本题解析: 5 C brief 这个形容词可以解释"简单的",也有"简短的、短暂的"的意思,如 a brief talk/introduction 简短的谈话/介绍.a brief visit 短暂的访问。
6. My doctor said I should vary my diet more.
A:A prepare
B:B cook
C:C choose
D:D change
本题正确答案为:D
本题解析:
6 D vary 解释 "变化、改变",故用 change 替换。本句的意思是: 我的医生说我的饮食应该更多样化。又如: The prices for computers vary a lot from shop to shop. 电脑的价格每家商店的差别很大。
7. Things have changed a lot since I was a child.
A:A gradually
B:B suddenly
C:C frequently
D:D greatly
本题正确答案为:D
本题解析:7 D a lot 这里做程度状语,表示 "很大、很多",故应用 greatly 替换,又如:He a1ways talks a lot when others are a11 quiet. 别人都不说话时,他总是高谈阔论。
8. The book took ten years thorough research.
A:A careful
B:B basic
C:C social
D:D major
本题正确答案为:A
本题解析:
8 A thorough 的意思是"彻底的、透彻的",thorough research 则是 "深入透彻的研究" , 故可以用 careful research 来替代。basic 基础的,major 主要的,social 社会的。
9. The love of money is the root of all evil.
A:A cause
B: B result
C:C end
D: D force
本题正确答案为:A
本题解析:
9 A 这句话就是我们常说的: 金钱是万恶之源。汉语里说"根源","根"和"源"是同义的,和英语里的 "roof" 和 "cause" 恰好分别对应。
10. The high-speed trains can have major impact on our lives
A:A effort
B:B influence
C:C problem
D:D concern
本题正确答案为:B
本题解析:10 B impact 和 influence 是同义词,也解释 "影响",又如: the impact of modern technology on interpersonal relationships 现代技术对人际关系带来的影响。
11. They converted the spare bedroom into an office.
A:A turned
B:B reduced
C:C moved
D:D reformed
本题正确答案为:A
本题解析:
11 A convert 的意思是 "改变、转化"。turn 则是具有同样意义的一个更为常用的单词,两者后面都跟 into 来表示 "变为.....", 又如: Solar energy has been successfully converted/turned into mechanica1 energy. 太阳能被成功地转化成机械能。The priest converted/turned him from a Buddhist into a Christian. 那神父把他从一个佛教徒变成了个基督徒。reduce 减少, reform, 改造。
12. The test produced disappointing results.
A:A unsatisfactory
B:B indirect
C: C similar
D:D positive
本题正确答案为:A
本题解析:
12 A disappointing 是动词 disappoint 的 -ing 分词形式,意思是 "令人失望的",自然和 unsatisfactory "令人不满意的"同义。indirect 间接的,positive 正面的,肯定的。
13. His long-term goal is to set up his own business.
A:A. idea
B:B. energy
C: C. aim
D: D. Order
本题正确答案为:C
本题解析:
13 C goal 是 "目标"的意思,和aim 同义。idea 是"想法"的意思。
14. Marsha confessed that she know nothing of computer.
A:A reported
B:B hoped
C:C answered
D: D admitted
本题正确答案为:D
本题解析:
14 D confess 这个动词是 "坦白、交代、承认" 的意思,admit 也是"承认" 的意思,两个词后面都可以跟用 that 引导的宾语从句,在这个句子里可以换用
15. His shoes were shined to perfection.
A:A. cleared
B:B. polished
C:C. washed
D:D. mended
本题分数(1)
A B C D
本题正确答案为:B
本题解析:
15 B shine 这个动词通常用于表示 "发亮、发光"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: 他的皮鞋擦得一尘不染。polish 具有"把……擦亮、磨光" 的意思,clear 和 shoes 一起用的话便是"把鞋子移开"的意思了,wash 则是用水洗,mend 是修补的意思。
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