词汇选项 (第1～15题，每题1分，共15分)
下面共有15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语画有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与画线部分意义最相近的词或短语。
1.I have been trying to quit smoking.( )
A.give up
B.pick up
C.build up
D.take up
2.Relief workers were shocked by what they saw.( )
A.moved
B.touched
C.surprised
D.worried
3.The weather is a constant(studyez.com) subject of conversation in Britain.( )
A.question
B.problem
C.title
D.topic
4.This is not typical of English,but is a feature of the Chinese language.( )
A.particular
B.characteristic
C.remarkable
D.idiomatic
5.It is virtually impossible to persuade him to apply for the job.( )
A.simply
B.almost
C.totally
D.completely
6.These are defensive behavior patterns which derive from our fears.( )
A.stem
B.rely
C.develop
D.grow
7.Only a small minority (studyez.com)of the mentally ill are liable to harm themselves or others.( )
A.easy
B.possible
C.likely
D.difficult
8.They have the capability to destroy the enemy in a few days.( )
A.possibility
B.necessity
C.ability
D.probability
9.We have never(studyez.com) seen such gorgeous hills.( )
A.beautiful
B.stretching
C.spreading
D.rolling
10.The leaves have been swept into huge heaps.( )
A.loads
B.layers
C.pyramids
D.piles
11.The news will horrify everyone.( )
A.attract
B.terrify
C.tempt
D.excite
12.The article sketched the major events of the decade.( )
A.described
B.offered
C.outlined
D.presented
13.I won’t tolerate that kind of behavior.( )
A.bear
B.receive
C.admit
D.take
14.Their style of playing (studyez.com)football is utterly different.( )
A.barely
B.scarcely
C.hardly
D.totally
15.Her sister urged her to apply for the job.( )
A.advised
B.caused
C.forced
D.promised
参考答案：
1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.A 10.D 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.D 15.A