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个词或者短语划有短横线,请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。
1.I want to provide my boys with a decenteducation.
A.good B.special C.private D.general
2.Lower taxes wouldspurinvestment and help economic growth.
A.spend B.require C.encourage D.attract
3.Steep stairs can present a particularhazardto older people.
A.danger B.case C.picture D.evidence
4.The project required ten years ofdiligentresearch.
A.hardworking B.basic C.social D.scientific
5.The two banks have announced plans tomergenext year.
A.combine B.close C.break D.sell
6.Hedemolishedmy argument in minutes.
A.disputed B.accepted C.disproved D.supported
7.Her father was a quiet man withgracefulmanners.
A.polite B.similar C.usual D.bad
8.Regular visits from a social worker can be ofimmensevalue to old people living alone.
A.equal B.moderate C.immediate D.great
9.He was rathervagueabout the reasons why he never finished school.
A.bad B.bright C.unclear D.general
10.He was kept inappallingconditions in prison.
A.critical B.necessary C.normal D.terrible
11.I can’tput up withmy neighbor’s noise any longer; it’s driving me mad.
A.measure B.generate C.tolerate D.reduce
12.I enjoyed the play — it had a clever plot and veryfunnydialogues.
A.long B.boring C.original D.humorous
13.Your dog needs at least 20 minutes ofvigorousexercise every day.
A.physical B.energetic C.regular D.free
14.Our arrangements were thrown into completeturmoil.
A.doubt B.relief C.confusion D.failure
15.Patricia stared at the other girls withresentment.
A.anger B.doubt C.love D.surprise