Ⅰ Vocabulary and Grammar
This section consists of 3 parts. Read the directions for each part before answering the questions. The time for this section is 25 minutes.
Part 1 Vocabulary Selection
In this part, there are 20 incomplete sentences. Below each sentence, there are 4 choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. 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. In the informal meeting the exporter learned that the importer was interested purchase rather than prepacked sets of 12.
A.in bulk
B.in essence
C.at random
D.at ease
正确答案:A
[解析] 固定搭配
be interested in对……有兴趣;in bulk散装,大批;在此the importer was interested in bulk purchase rather than prepacked sets of 12表示:进口商对购买散装的产品而不是对购买包装为12支一套的产品感兴趣;因此答案为A。
2. With the development of industry, the problem of pollution was ______ from the very beginning, but no one cared about it until the late 1800s.
A.solved
B.absent
C.present
D.lacking
正确答案:C
[解析] 结构识别
此处考生需鉴别此句是系表结构、被动语态还是过去进行时的用法;此句意为:随着工业的发展,污染的问题从一开始就显现了;但是直到19世纪末才有人开始关注它。因此答案为C。
3. They said that they had made up their minds to ______ the task in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.
A.carry off
B.carry on
C.carry out
D.carry forward
正确答案:B
[解析] 习语辨析
A.carry off夺去……的生命,获得,成功对付;B.carry on继续开展,坚持,举止朱常; C.carry out完成,实现,贯彻,执行;D.carry forward发扬,结转;此句意为:他们说尽管处境异常艰难,但他们决定将这项任务继续开展下去。因此答案为B。
4. As countries ______ to increase yields on existing croplands through intensified use of water, energy, and fertilizers, the cost of commodities will rise.
A.encounter
B.enchant
C.enlarge
D.endeavor
正确答案:D
[解析] 形近识别
A.encounter遭遇,遇到,相遇;B.enchant施魔法,使迷惑;C.enlarge扩大,放大; D.endeavor尽力,努力;此句意为:由于各个国家都努力在现有农田上通过强化用水、能源及化肥来增加产量,因此商品的价格将会上升。因此答案为D。
5. I, ______ , do not believe that the era of the pioneer is at an end; I only believe that the area for pioneering has changed.
A.for one’s part
B.for one’s good
C.for one
D.for oneself
正确答案:C
[解析] 固定搭配
A.for one’s part对某人来说;C.for one作为其中一个,举例来说;D.for oneself独自地,靠自己的力量;此句意为:拿我来说,我就不相信开拓的时代已经结束,我只认为开拓的区域有了变化。因此答案为C。
6. ______ had I opened the cage than out flew the lovely bird.
A.No sooner
B.Hardly
C.Scarcely
D.As soon as
正确答案:A
[解析] 固定搭配
no sooner…than是表示时间状语从句的连接词,表“一……就……”,将之放在句首时,主谓要倒装;因此答案为A。
7. After the ______ exercises of prayer and song, the speaker of the day gave an address.
A.prejudiced
B.previous
C.premature
D.preliminary
正确答案:D
[解析] 形近识别
A.prejudiced怀偏见的;B.previous在前的,早先的;C.premature未成熟的,早熟的,太早的;D.preliminary预备的,初步的;此句意为:在举行了祈祷和歌唱的开始仪式之后,当天的演讲人开始致辞。因此答案为D。
8. A baby might show fear of an unfamiliar adult, ______ he is likely to smile and reach out to another infant.
A.if
B.so that
C.whereas
D.whenever
正确答案:C
[解析] 结构识别
这几个词都是连词。if(表条件)如果,(表假设)要是,是否,即使;so that(表结果)所以,因此;whereas(表对比,对立)然而,却,反之(相当于while);whenever无论何时(引导让步状语从句)。此处应用一个表示对比的连词,所以C为答案。
9. Having been found guilty, the man was given a severe ______ by the judge.
A.crisis
B.sentence
C.crime
D.service
正确答案:B
[解析] 名词辨析
A.crisis危机,决定性时刻;B.sentence句子,判决;C.crime犯罪(行为),罪行;D.service服务,服役,服务性工作;此句意为:因为(被发现)有罪,这个人被法官判了重刑。因此答案为B。
10. The prisoner has been ______ of many privileges that average citizens enjoy.
A.ensured
B.informed
C.convinced
D.deprived
正确答案:D
[解析] 动词辨析
A.ensured保证,确保;B.informed通知,告诉,获悉,告知(常跟of/about连用); C.convinced使确信,使信服;D.deprived剥夺,使丧失;此句意为:这个囚犯已被剥夺了一般公民所享有的许多公民权利。所以答案为D。
11. ______ is necessary for people to develop strong bones and teeth.
A.That calcium
B.Calcium
C.It is calcium
D.Although calcium
正确答案:B
[解析] 结构识别
专有名词前一般不用冠词,calcium钙;选项C是强调句的句式,但后面需跟that,选项D是让步状语从句的一部分;而划线部分需填一个主语,因此答案为B。
12. Only after food has been dried, salted or canned ______ for later consumption.
A.that is should be stored
B.should be stored

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