泽熙美文Ⅰ Vocabulary and Grammar
This section consists of 3 parts. Read the directions for each part before answering the questions.
Part 1 Vocabulary Selection
Below each sentence, there are 4 choices marked by letters A, B, C and D respectively. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. There is only ONE right answer. Blacken the corresponding letter as required on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.
1. Despite its huge success, the long-running sitcom Friends has been criticized in recent years for its lack of ______, even by its cast members.
A.diva
B.diversity
C.disturbance
D.distribution
正确答案：B
[解析] 句子译文：尽管《老友记》大获成功，但近年来，这部经久不衰的情景喜剧却因缺乏多样性而遭到批评，批评甚至来自剧中的演员。
试题参考解析：A．diva n. 歌剧女主角；名媛
B．diversity n. 多样性，多样化
C．disturbance n. 干扰；骚乱
D．distribution n. 分布，分配
根据上下文，符合句意的只有diversity，故B为正确选项。
2. A good and professional photographer can turn even a(n) ______ plot into an award-eligible nomination.
A.illustrious
B.distinguished
C.exceptional
D.mediocre
正确答案：D
[解析] 句子译文：一个优秀的专业摄影师可以把一部情节平庸的电影拍成一部有获提名奖资格的影片。
试题参考解析：A．illustrious adj. 著名的，杰出的
B．distinguished adj. 卓越的，著名的
C．exceptional adj. 异常的，例外的
D．mediocre adj. 普通的；平凡的；中等的
从上下文看到该句有比较的意思，所以应选择与award-eligible意思相对的词，故D为正确选项。
3. As a matter of fact, communication does not always result in understanding. On the contrary, the communication of different cultures can be complex, difficult, and ______ most of the time.
A.exhilarating
B.frustrating
C.inspiring
D.invigorating
正确答案：B
[解析] 句子译文：事实上，交流结果并不总是达成理解。相反，大部分时间不同文化的交流可能是复杂的、困难的和令人沮丧的。
试题参考解析：A．exhilarating adj. 使人兴奋的
B．frustrating adj. 令人沮丧的
C．inspiring adj. 鼓舞人心的
D．invigorating adj. 生机勃勃的，令人振奋的
通过上下文中complex，difficult等词，可以推断要填的词也是与此类似的具有负面意思的形容词，B选项frustrating意为“令人沮丧的”，符合句意，故C为正确选项。
4. The auto will ______ a pencil-sized portable phone capable of reaching any number in the world in seconds, and automatic braking that will take over from a panicked driver.
A.accomplish
B.accommodate
C.accumulate
D.acknowledge
正确答案：B
[解析] 句子译文：汽车将配备一个铅笔大小的移动电话，可以在几秒钟内接通世界上任何一个号码，自动刹车将取代惊慌失措的司机。
试题参考解析：A. accomplish v. 完成，实现
B．accommodate v. 容纳；供应，供给
C．accumulate v. 积攒，积累
D．acknowledge v. 承认；答谢
B选项accommodate意为“容纳”，accommodate a pencil-sized portable phone表示“容纳、配备一个铅笔大小的移动电话”，其他三个选项均不符合句意，故B为正确选项。
5. In the Later Han period, the region covered by the modern provinces of Gansu, southern Ningxia, eastern Qinghai, northern Sichuan, and western Shaanxi, was the ______ zone between the Chinese regimes and their inner Asian neighbors.
A.frosty
B.frugal
C.frontier
D.fugitive
正确答案：C
[解析] 句子译文：汉末，现代甘肃、宁夏南部、青海东部、四川北部和陕西西部所覆盖的地区，是中国政权与亚洲内陆邻国之间的边界地带。
试题参考解析：A．frosty adj. 结霜的，严寒的
B．frugal adj. 节俭的；朴素的
C．frontier adj. 边界的；国境的
D．fugitive adj. 逃亡的；无常的
the frontier zone是“边境地带”的意思，其他选项都不符合句意，故C为正确选项。
Part 2 Vocabulary Replacement
In each of them one word is underlined, and below each sentence, there are 4 choices marked by letters A, B, C and D respectively. Choose the word that can replace the underlined part without causing any grammatical error or changing the basic meaning of the sentence. There is only ONE right answer. Blacken the corresponding letter as required on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.
1. Our usual impulse would be to protect the most vulnerable people such as the elderly and the poor. But in this case, it seems everyone needs our concern even the abuser.
A.stainless
B.merciless
C.defenseless
D.blameless
正确答案：C
[解析] 句子译文：我们通常的冲动是保护最脆弱易受伤害的人，如老人和穷人。但在这个案例中，似乎每个人都需要我们的关注，即使是施虐者。
试题参考解析：A. stainless adj. 不锈的；纯洁无瑕的
B．merciless adj. 残忍的，无慈悲心的
C．defenseless adj. 无防备的，无助的，弱势的
D．blameless adj. 清白的，无可责备的
画线词vulnerable意为“易受攻击或伤害的，脆弱的”，与其意思相近的词是选项C的defenseless，其他选项均不符合句意，故C为正确选项。
2. Speaking two languages rather than just one has conspicuous practical benefits in an increasingly globalized world.
A.vulnerable
B.equivocal
C.controvertible
D.discernible
正确答案：D
[解析] 句子译文：在日益全球化的世界中，会说两种语言而不是一种语言有着明显的实际益处。
试题参考解析：A．vulnerable adj. 易受攻击的，有弱点的
B．equivocal adj. 模棱两可的；可疑的
C．controvertible adj. 可质疑的，可争论的
D．discernible adj. 可辨别的，可识别的
画线词conspicuous意为“显著的，显而易见的”，与之意思相近的词是discernible，其他选项均不符合句意，故D为正确选项。
3. From jet engine to laser, and to digital networking, the military department has pioneered the development of new technologies with the potential to transform commerce and culture.
A.injected
B.initialized
C.initiated
D.inhibited
正确答案：C
[解析] 句子译文：从喷气式发动机到激光再到数字网络，军事部门已率先开发
