一部分：词汇选择（第1-15题，每题1分，共15分） 下面共有15句子，每个句子均有一个词或短语划有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的四个选项中选择一个与划线部分意义最相近的词或短语。答案一律涂在答题卡相应的位置上。 1. The normal price of a ticket for an adult is $230. A) ordinary B)proper C) fair D)medium 2．We have to ask them to quit talking in order that all people present could hear us clearly. A) decrease B)cease C) continue D)keep 3． In Tom’s eyes, the restaurant at the corner of the street is a very smart one. A clever B elegant C loyal D brave 4. He was said to have been removed from the position of manager for a recent conflict with an important customer. A dismissed B released C picked D exposed 5 I don’t feel secure when I am alone in the house. A safe B pretty C distant D obvious 6 Swedish is the native language of most Swedes. A natural B home C mother D ancient 7 Ms Hawkins handles the company’s accounts. A deals with B deals in C holds on D holds out 8 I reserve the right to disagree. A deserve B keep C perceive D notice 9 The solid facts he provided in his speech left a deep impression on his audience. A strong B entire C reliable D hard 10 We can’t take more than 100 guests. A hold B set C let D catch 11 My sister has a talent for music. A interest B limitation C dream D gift 12 The city was literally destroyed. A word-for-word B eventually C actually D likely 13 It is very late. hence you must go to bed. A from now on B later C elsewhere D thus 14 This book embraces many subjects. A adopts B covers C presses D accepts 15 He is sure of the coming of investment boom after adopting the new investment policies. A decrease B increase C influence D preparation