本部分为15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，要求应试者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。
1. The union representative put across her argument very effectively.
A. invented
B. explained
C. considered
D. accepted
2. Singapore has become active in participating in clinical trials as the country takes biomedical science as one of its growth engines.
A. getting together
B. taking part
C. joining
D acting
3. That government spoke-persons speech obviously distorted the truth about the event.
A. revealed
B. twisted
C. interpreted
D. destroyed
4. This is how I do it. I want you to do likewise.
A. simply
B. similarly
C. sincerely
D. singularly
5. He is liable for all the damage done by his workman.
A. possible
B. reliable
C. capable
D. responsible
6. Meanwhile, ginkgo biloba, an herbal supplement derived from leaves of the ginkgo tree, reduced ovarian cancer by 60% in a clinical test.
A. Immediately
B. Otherwise
C. At the same time
D. Though
7. Kindling a fire in forest may cause a forest disaster.
A. lighting up
B. starting
C. handling
D. putting out
8. The National Library retains the right to a copy of every new book published in China.
A. receives
B. enjoys
C. exercises
D. keeps
9. He says he 11 go fishing provided you do too.
A. because
B. if
C. when
D. unless
10. The European union has helped to reduce the historic antagonisms between the countries of Western Europe.
A. issues
B. problems
C. hatred
D. crisis
11. Please check your bill before you leave the shop and make sure that it is correct.
A. pay off
B. go over
C. look up
D. find out
12. It is necessary to examine this claim before we proceed any further.
A. propose
B. inquire
C. process
D. continue
13. The middle-aged man was given a cordial reception because he was taken for an eminent writer.
A. known to be
B. intended
C. referred to as
D. thought to be
14. They have been rather indiscreet about their affair.
A. strange
B. rash
C. rude
D. cautious
15. He says its the best musical equipment you can buy but I think thats open to dispute.
A. not certain
B. impossible
C. absurd
D. not possible
参考答案
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. C 11.B 12. B 13.D 14.B 15. A