第1部分：词汇选择(第1～15题，每题1分，共15分)
下面每个句子中均有一个词或短语有下划线，请为每处划线部分确定一个意义最为接近的选项。
1.It doesn’t stand to reason that he would lie.
A.seem logical
B.look pleasant
C.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
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