Part II 词汇
Vocabulary · 10 分
In this part there are ten sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence.
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We adopt and cling to beliefs because—or partly because—it pays to do it.
- agree on
- rely on
- attend to
- stick to
答案 D
我们接受并坚定信仰,或许部分是因为这样做是值得的。
agree on "对……达成一致共识";rely on"依靠,依赖";attend to"注意,照 料";stick to"坚持"。这里需要选择与cling to"坚持"意思相近的词,故选D。
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Five firemen narrowly escaped death whenastaircase collapsed beneath their feet.
- before
- beside
- below
- behind
答案 C
楼梯在脚下坍塌,5名消防员死里逃生。
beneath "在…… 之下";beside "在……旁边";below"在……下面"; behind"在……后面"。这里需要选择与beneath(在…… 之下)意思相近的词,故 选C。
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The new administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.
- illustrate
- strengthen
- promote
- defend
答案 B
新政府希望这样的措施能巩固它的地位。
illustrate "阐明;举例说明"; strengthen"加强";promote"促进,提升"; defend"防护,保卫"。这里需要选择与consolidate(巩固,加强)意思相近的词, 故选B。
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Knowledge exposes us to the wonderful diversity of the world and givesabetter perspective on life.
- expectation
- viewpoint
- future
- value
答案 B
知识让我们接触丰富多彩的世界,并且让我们对人生有更好的理解。
expectation"期待,期望";viewpoint"观点,看法";future"将来,未来"; value"价值,数值"。这里需要选择与perspective(观点,态度)意思相近的词,故 选B。
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Like any other medical symptoms, a sharp drop in body temperature may have many causes.
- gradual
- slight
- dramatic
- typical
答案 C
和很多其他医学症状一样,体温骤降可能是很多原因导致的。
gradual"逐渐的;逐步的";slight"轻微的;略微的";dramatic"突然的,急 剧的";typical"典型的"。这里需要选择与sharp(急剧的,骤然的)意思相近的词,故 选C。
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He hasadelicate stomach and often gets sick when travelling.
- subtle
- refined
- exquisite
- weak
答案 D
他的胃很虚弱,旅途中他经常生病。
subtle"微妙的,精细的";refined"精炼的,精确的";exquisite"精美的;精 致的";weak"虚弱的;无力的"。这里需要选择与delicate(虚弱的;纤弱的)意思相 近的词,故选D。
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The facilities in some areas are out of date while those in others are very modern.
- damaged
- endangered
- unfashionable
- unfavorable
答案 C
有些地区的基础设施已经过时,而另一些地区的设施非常现代化。
damaged"被损坏的";endangered"濒临灭绝的";unfashionable"过时的"; unfavorable"不宜的,令人不快的"。这里需要选择与out of date(过时的)意思相近 的词,故选C。
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Under no circumstances should we do anything against the will of the people.
- In no case
- For no reason
- By no means
- At no moment
答案 A
在任何情况下我们都不该做违背人民意愿的事。
In no case"在任何情况下都不";For no reason"毫无理由地";By no means" 绝不,一点也不";没有At no moment 这样的固定搭配。这里需要选择与Under no circumstances(任何情况下都不)意思相近的词,故选A。
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Despite years of debate over the best waiter to serve on Thanksgiving, no real consensus has emerged.
- proposal
- opinion
- agreement
- argument
答案 C
尽管关于感恩节最佳服务生的争论已经持续了多年,但并没有形成真正 的共识。
proposal"建议,提议";opinion"观点,看法";agreement"协议,一致"; argument"争执,争论"。这里需要选择与consensus(一致,共识)意思相近的词, 故选C。
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The old saying "A teacher can learn fromastudent", happens to be literally true.
- actually
- possibly
- hopefully
- relatively
答案 A
俗话说"教学相长",确实是这样。
actually"事实上,实际上"; possibly"可能;也许";hopefully "充满希望 地"; relatively"相对地"。这里需要选择与literally(真正地,确实地)意思相近的词, 故选A。