(词汇选项(第1～15题，每题1分，共15分) 。下面共有l5个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与划线部分意义最相近的词或短语。)
1、
Sally likes to tease her brother about his girl friends.
A) charm
B) laugh at
C) criticize
D) respect
标准答案： b
2、
America’s emphasis on the importance of education for everyone has spurred scientific research.
A) encouraged
B) endangered
C) endorsed
D) enlarged
标准答案： a
3、
You have to follow the guide whose sole interest is to cover all spots according to his strict schedule.
A) obvious
B) simple
C) only
D) assumed
标准答案： c
4、
In 1861 it seemed inevitable that the Southern states would break away from the Union.
A) strange
B) certain
C) inconsistent
D) proper
标准答案： b
5、
Techniques to harness the energy of the sun are being developed.
A) convert
B) store
C) utilize
D)receive
标准答案： c
6、
First editions of certain popular books cannot be obtained for love or money.
A) at any place
B) at any price
C) in any language
D) in any country
标准答案： b
7、
In a bullfight, it is the movement, not the color, of objects that arouses the bull.
A) confuses
B) excites
C) scares
D) diverts
标准答案： b
8、
Sulfur has occasionally been found in the earth in an almost pure state.
A) regularly
B) accidentally
C) sometimes
D) successfully
标准答案： c
9、
Many fine cooks insist on ingredients(成分) of the highest quality.
A) demand
B) rely on
C) prepare for
D) create
标准答案： a
10、
The company recommended that a new petrol station(should) be built here.
A) ordered
B) insisted
C) suggested
D) demanded
标准答案： c
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