第1部分：词汇选项(第1～15题，每题1分，共15分)
1 We consume a lot more than we are able to produce.
A waste
B buy
C use
D sell
2 As a writer, he turned out three novels that year.
A refused
B read
C produced
D accepted
3 Winston Churchill gave a moving speech.
A nervous
B foolish
C stirring
D fast
4 We tried to restrict our conversation to arguments relevant to the topic.
A put
B suit
C confine
D resort
5 It doesn't stand to reason that he would lie.
A seem logical
B look pleasant
C appear obvious
D sound important
6 The company recommended that a new gas station be built here.
A ordered
B insisted
C suggested
D demanded
7 A plastic wheel can be as tough as a metal one
A useful
B tight
C weak
D strong
8 Of all the planets in this solar system, Mercury is nearest the Sun.
A most like
B closest to
C hotter than
D heavier than
9 If wool is put into hot water, it tends to shrink.
A disappear
B expand
C break
D contract
10 The train came to an abrupt stop, making us wonder where we were
A an uncertain
B a slow
C an unexpected
D a smooth
11 Almost all economists agree that nations, gain by trading with one another.
A work
B profit
C rely
D prove
12 The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.
A denied
B investigated
C stressed
D created
13 The chemical is deadly to rats but safe to cattle
A fatal
B hateful
C good
D useful
14 During his lifetime he was able to accumulate quite a fortune.
A control
B spend
C collect
D exchange
15 It's impolite to cut in when two persons are holding a conversation
A leave
B talk loudly
C stand up
D interrupt
