第1部分:词汇选项(第1~15题,每题1分,共15分) 下面共有15个句子,每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线,请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1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 It doesn’t stand to reason that he would lie. A seem logical B look pleasantC appear obvious D sound important 2 It is useless to argue with him once he has made up his mind. A settled B solved C said D decided 3 I expect that she will be able to cater for your particular needs. A supply B reach C provide D meet 4 It is impossible to prevent them from quarrelling. A stop B allow C forbid D permit 5 The very fresh air will finally help her to resume her health. A bring back B contribute C do harm D rebuild 6 Glassmaking was the first major industry in the United States. A productive B profitable C specialized D sizable 7 Rose stood there until she finally lost sight of the train. A couldn’t see B look C lose D can’t see 8 At the sports meet, athletes compete with each other for the gold medals. A rival B attempt C contend D trick 9 It’s hard to alter one’s habits. A change B develop C shorten D enlarge 10 A seismograph is a device designed to measure vibrations of the ground. A element B telescope C vehicle D instrument 11 The U. S. was in 1850 a divided nation half slave and half free. A allied B combined C united D separate 12 Don’t you think that’s an indicator of fine weather ? A sign B signal C symbol D predicament 13 The new communication system is by no means a minute invention. A small B accidental C significant D timely 14 I feel obligated to give my opinion on the subject. A required B determined C encouraged D forbidden 15 The group ridiculed my suggestion. A laugh at B accepted C disagreed with D discouraged