词汇选项：本部分为l5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 These figures do not take into account the changes that have taken place in recent years.
A consider B call
C catch D cancel
2 I have no alternative but to report him to the local police
A opinion B means
C choice D selection
3 We all know that Sharon is a woman of strong political convictions
A suggestions B beliefs
C statements D claims
4 The local authorities will take measures to deal with noise pollution in the area.
A power B control
C learning D government
5 Hundreds of cyclists assembled in Central Park in Pudong this morning to take part in the event.
A appeared B walked
C met D combined
6 Argument among the speakers at the conference is bordering on violence
A is close to B is beside
C is next to D is alongside
7 We consume a lot more than we are able to produce
A waste B buy
C use D sell
8 She overcame her initial shyness and really enjoyed the evening
A coming B beginning
C happening D existing