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【例1】The scientists are trying to find out the facts to _______ their theory.
A. support B. carry C. design D. raise
【答案】A【句意】科学家们试图找出支持其理论的事实。(2011年11月真题)
support支持、支撑;carry拿、携带;design设计;raise提高。资料来源:http://www.31xuewei.com/do/list.php?cid=1
【例2】I can ____you that the animals are well cared for in our zoo, so you needn't worry about them.
A. suppose B. assume C. assure D. grant
【答案】C【句意】请相信动物在我们的动物园能够得到很好地照顾,你不必担心。(2010年11月真题)
suppose猜想,认为;assume假设, 猜想;assure使相信; 使确信;grant准许; 答应给予。只有C符合题意,assure sb that从句“使某人确信…”。
【例3】 Unfortunately, the package I was expecting was _____ to the wrong address. A. written B. given C. packed D. delivered
【答案】D【句意】很倒霉,我期待的包裹给送到了错误的地址。(2010年11月真题)
written被写;given被给予;packed被包裹起来;delivered被送往,只有D答案符合题意。