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 I didn t help him. I would have, however, I didn t have the money. A or B but C otherwise D still 2 We have to think very carefully before we take any action, because it s a very serious situation we have encountered. A ideal B favourable C good D severe 3 During his lifetime he was able to accumulate quite a fortune. A control B spend C collect D exchange 4 It s impolite to cut in when two persons are holding a conversation. A leave B talk loudly C stand up D interrupt 5 What can you do to ensure that you will stay healthy? A be assured B insist C prove D secure 6 The town is famous for its magnificent church towers. A distinguished B contemporary C specialized D specified 7 It took me a whole hour to solve the problem. A work at B work on C work out D work over 8 The team s spirit was at the lowest point in the season. A ability to read B lesson C morale D talent 9 Mary had sold her bike, taken a driving test and bought a car. A examination B quiz C exercise D check 10 The economic reform in Japan has been accelerated. A sped up B put off C slowed down D stopped 11 It s tough looking for a job these days. A different B digital C difficult D direct 12 I wonder who first conceived the idea of cutting a hole in the door. A thought of B came on C gave up D handed out 13 John talked over the new job with his wife. A discussed B mentioned C accepted D rejected 14 Tom is still full of beans at 70. A courageous B kind C energetic D single 15 Gunpowder was used extensively in firearms prior to 1990. A in B around C from D before