第1部分:词汇选项(第1~15题,每题1分,共15分)
1.I can’t put up with my neighbor’s noise any longer; it’s driving me mad.
A.measure B.generate C.tolerate D.reduce
2.Regular visits from a social worker can be of immense value to old people living alone.
A.equal B.moderate C.immediate D.great
3.He was rather vague about the reasons why he never finished school.
A.bad B.bright C.unclear D.general
4.I want to provide my boys with a decent education.
A.good B.special C.private D.general
5.Steep stairs can present a particular hazard to older people.
A.danger B.case C.picture D.evidence
6.Our arrangements were thrown into complete turmoil.
A.doubt B.relief C.confusion D.failure
7.Patricia stared at the other girls with resentment.
A.anger B.doubt C.love D.surprise
8.Your dog needs at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day.
A.physical B.energetic C.regular D.free
9.I enjoyed the play — it had a clever plot and very funny dialogues.
A.long B.boring C.original D.humorous
10.Lower taxes would spur investment and help economic growth.
A.spend B.require C.encourage D.attract
11.He demolished my argument in minutes.
A.disputed B.accepted C.disproved D.supported
12.The two banks have announced plans to merge next year.
A.combine B.close C.break D.sell
13.Her father was a quiet man with graceful manners.
A.polite B.similar C.usual D.bad
14.The project required ten years of diligent research.
A.hardworking B.basic C.social D.scientific
15.He was kept in appalling conditions in prison.
A.critical B.necessary C.normal D.terrible