Part II Vocabulary(20 minutes,10 points,0.5 for each)
Section A Directions:In this section there are 10 sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A,B,C and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.
11、In his closing remarks,the chairman expressed his thanks to all those who had contributed to the success of the conference.
A.comments B.speech
C.criticism D.1ecture
12、Both Tom and his brother take after their father not only in appearance but also in character.
A.resemble B.assimilate
C.follow D.reflect
13、The hurricane was incredibly devastating and left thousands homeless.
A.forceful B.mighty
C.destructive D.dangerous
14、Readers are required to comply withthe rules of the library and mind their manners.
A.evaluate B.memorize
C.protect D.observe
15、Economic factors aside,the imbalanced distribution of educational resources also
affects fairness of education.
A.unjust B.impartial
C.uneven D.improper
16、Watching me pulling the calf awkwardly to the barn,the Irish milkmaid fought hard tohold backher laughter.
A.check B.keep
C.stop D.retain
17、The government has called for an independent inquiry into the incident.
A.requirement B.examination
C.analysis D.investigation
18、A great number of houses would have to be removed to make way for the new amusement park.
A.take the place of B.give space for
C.build up D.work out
19、Drug use accounts for approximately three-quarters of all reported cases of HIV in the country.
A.possibly B.roughly
C.generally D.specificly
20、For their own safety, household pets should be confined to their own yard.
A.tamed B.regained
C.restricted D.contained