7月23日
The slogan "What goes up must come down" was so universally accepted by economists that it was considered---.
A.a conjecture
B.an axiom
C.a fad
D.a testimonial
E. an argument
正確答案: B
解析:
此題型為近義考點，“slogan被廣泛接受以至于被視為----”，顯然空白出填寫單詞應(yīng)具有“真理，公理”的意思，故選B。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
conjecture n.推測 the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; guess
axiom n.格言; 定理 a generally accepted proposition or principle, sanctioned by experience; maxim
fad n.癖好; 怪念頭 personal idiosyncrasy or whim
testimonial n.證明書 a recommendation of the character, ability, etc,
7月22日
Nothing in the essay is----:every sentence contributes in an essential way to the overall meaning.
A.cohesive
B.querulous
C.paramount
D.mandatory
E.superfluous
正確答案: E
解析:
題目解析：此題為冒號類題型，應(yīng)用反推法。既然文章中的每句話都那么重要，那么沒有一句是“多余的”，故答案選擇E。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
cohesive adj. 凝聚性的 tending to cohere or stick together
querulous adj.易發(fā)脾氣的 inclined to make whining or peevish complaints
paramount adj.最重要的 of the greatest importance or significance; pre-eminent
mandatory adj.強制性的 obligatory; compulsory
superfluous adj.多余的 exceeding what is sufficient or required
7月21日
Sally,thoroughly convinced of her own importance,often acts without----:she feels no guilt,for example,about appropirating her brother's posseseeions.
A.compunction
B.gratification
C.aplomb
D.indignation
E.inducement
正確答案: A
解析:
此題題意為“自以為是的Sally行為常常缺乏---”空白處應(yīng)填后后文中g(shù)uilt近義的詞匯：既然Sally挪用他兄弟財產(chǎn)他沒有g(shù)uilty，那么他的行為顯然毫無內(nèi)疚，答案選A。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
compunction n.內(nèi)疚 a feeling of remorse, guilt, or regret
gratification n.滿足(感) the act of gratifying or the state of being gratified
aplomb n.冷靜、沉著equanimity, self-confidence, or self-possession
indignation n.憤怒, 不平 anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong
inducement n.動機; 誘因 a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive
7月20日
The respect accorded choreogapher Martha Graham by her students and colleagues alike was so great that it amounted to ---
A.exasperation
B.commiseration
C.consternation
D.reconciliation
E.veneration
正確答案: E
解析:
此題難度較大，在于題干不易理解和選項單詞復(fù)雜?！皩W(xué)生和同事對舞術(shù)指導(dǎo)MG非常尊重，近乎‘崇拜’”，故答案選擇E。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
exasperation n. 憤怒[激], 激昂 an exasperated feeling of annoyance
commiseration n.同情 a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
consternation n.驚恐 a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion
reconciliation n.調(diào)和[解] agreement
veneration n.尊敬, 崇拜 a feeling or expression_r_r of awe or reverence
7月16日
As advocates of free speech confront those who would regulate entertainment strictly,the debate over shocking content in movies will likely---.
A.abate
B.concur
C.mediate
D.conclude
E.escalate
正確答案: E
解析:
此類題目比較簡單，讀懂大意即可。“要求自由表達的人與要求限制娛樂的人之間的爭論會---”，根據(jù)題意，空白處應(yīng)該選E。
難度系數(shù) : 易
詞匯積累 ：
abate vt.減少, 減輕 to make or become less in amount, intensity, degree, etc
concur vt.同時發(fā)生 to agree; be of the same mind; be in accord
mediate vt.斡旋 to intervene (between parties or in a dispute) in order to bring about agreement
escalate vt.逐步升級to increase or be increased in extent, intensity, or magnitude
7月15日
Some psychologists argue that a--- of choices can be paralyzing,since too many options can impede meaningful selection.
A.prohibition
B.manifestation
C.misapplication
D.modicum
E.plethora
正確答案: E
解析:
此題屬于因果邏輯題型，“---的選擇會讓人麻痹”，空白處應(yīng)填寫與many近義的詞匯，故選擇E
難度系數(shù) : 易
詞匯積累 ：
prohibition n. 禁止the act of prohibiting or state of being prohibited
manifestation n.表明 the act of demonstrating; display
misapplication n.使用不當 wrong use or application
modicum n.一點點 a small amount or portion
plethora n.過剩 superfluity or excess; overabundance
7月14日
Celia Tomlinson personifies---:she overcame poverty,language barriers,and discrimination to found,own,and operate her own engineering company.
A.tenacity
B.nonchalance
C.circumspection
D.expediency
E.munificence
正確答案: A
解析:
此題為“冒號題型”，冒號后面部分對前面起解釋說明的作用，“Celia展現(xiàn)出--，克服貧窮，語言障礙..."從題意來看空白處應(yīng)填優(yōu)秀品質(zhì)的詞匯，故答案選擇A。
難度系數(shù) : 易
詞匯積累 ：
tenacity n.不屈不撓 persistent determination
nonchalance n.漠不關(guān)心 a casual lack of concern
circumspection n.細心, 慎重 prudence
expediency n.方便,權(quán)宜 appropriateness; suitability
munificence n.寬厚,慷慨 extremely liberal and generous of spirit
7月13日
The speaker announced that her primary focus would be on broad global concerns rather than---issues.
A.contemporary
B.substantive
C.disputatious
D.pervasive
E.parochial
正確答案: E
解析:
此類題目關(guān)鍵詞為rather than，屬于反義詞考點，空白處填寫與broad反義的詞匯，故選E。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
contemporay adj.同代的 belonging to the same age
substantive adj.堅固的 solid in foundation or basis
disputatious adj.愛議論的 inclined to argument
pervasive adj.彌漫的 pervading or tending to pervade
parochial adj.狹隘的 narrow in outlook or scope
7月9日
Cito Gaston,one of the least----baseball managers,surprised reporters by weeping openly after his team won the play-offs.
A.somber
B.demonstrative
C.insufferable
D.bountiful
E.wistful
正確答案: B
解析:
“最不---的棒球隊經(jīng)理在得知球隊贏得比賽后當眾流淚，這使記者很驚訝”，從分析所知，空白處填寫“多愁善感”的詞匯，故選B。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
somber adj.憂郁的 grave or even gloomy
demonstrative adj.易動感情的 tending to manifest or express one's feelings easily or unreservedly
insufferable adj.難忍受的 intolerable; unendurable
bountiful adj.豐富的 plentiful; ample
wistful adj.渴望的 sadly pensive
7月8日
The beared dragon lizard is a voracious eater,so---that it will consume as many insects as possible.
A.abstemious
B.cannibalistic
C.slovenly
D.insatiable
E.unpalatable
正確答案: D
解析:
此題為有因果關(guān)系的習題，“那種蜥蜴是貪吃的食者，如此---以至于食用盡量多的昆蟲",故答案選D。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
voracious adj. 貪吃的 devouring or craving food in great quantities
abstemiou adj.有節(jié)制的 moderate or sparing, esp in the consumption of alcohol or food;
cannibalistic adj.食人肉的 characteristic of cannibals or exhibiting cannibalism
slovenly adj.不修邊幅的frequently or habitually unclean or untidy
insatiable adj.貪得無厭的 not able to be satisfied or satiated; greedy or unappeasable
unpalatable adj.不合口味的 unpleasant to taste
7月7日
Favoring economy of expression in writing,the professor urged students toward a --- rather than an ---prose style.
A.spare...ornate
B.terse...opinionated
C.personal...academic
D.baroque...emellished
E.repetitive...intricate
正確答案: A
解析:
解除此題的要弄清楚關(guān)鍵短語“economy of expression”，根據(jù)題意，第一空白處與該短語是近義詞，第二空是反義詞，因此答案選擇A。解除此題的要弄清楚關(guān)鍵短語“economy of expression”，根據(jù)題意，第一空白處與該短語是近義詞，第二空是反義詞，因此答案選擇A。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
spare adj.節(jié)約的 thin and lean
ornate adj.華麗的; 矯揉造作的 (of style in writing) overembellished; flowery
terse adj.簡明的 neatly brief and concise
opinionated adj.教條式的 dogmatic
baroque adj.新奇的 innovative
emellish vt. 潤色 to provide (a melody, part, etc) with ornaments
intricate adj.錯綜復(fù)雜的 difficult to understand; obscure; complex; puzzling
7月6日
The professor's presentation was both---and---:though brief,it was instructive.
A.verbose...mundane
B.concise...elaborate
C.comprehensive...edifying
D.succinct...enlightening
E.provocative...technical
正確答案: D
解析:
在之前的每天一題中，筆者講過冒號前后連接意思相近的兩個句子，因此，空白兩處的單詞應(yīng)該分別是brief,instructive的近義詞,故選D。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
mundane adj.世俗的 relating to the world or worldly matters
concise adj.簡明扼要的 expressing much in few words; brief and to the point
elaborate adj.精巧的 planned or executed with care and exactness; detailed
edify vt.啟發(fā) to improve the morality, intellect, etc, of, esp by instruction
succinct adj.簡潔的 marked by brevity and clarity; concise
enlighten vt.啟發(fā) to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify
provocative adj.挑釁的,激怒的 acting as a stimulus or incitement
The slogan "What goes up must come down" was so universally accepted by economists that it was considered---.
A.a conjecture
B.an axiom
C.a fad
D.a testimonial
E. an argument
正確答案: B
解析:
此題型為近義考點，“slogan被廣泛接受以至于被視為----”，顯然空白出填寫單詞應(yīng)具有“真理，公理”的意思，故選B。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
conjecture n.推測 the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; guess
axiom n.格言; 定理 a generally accepted proposition or principle, sanctioned by experience; maxim
fad n.癖好; 怪念頭 personal idiosyncrasy or whim
testimonial n.證明書 a recommendation of the character, ability, etc,
7月22日
Nothing in the essay is----:every sentence contributes in an essential way to the overall meaning.
A.cohesive
B.querulous
C.paramount
D.mandatory
E.superfluous
正確答案: E
解析:
題目解析：此題為冒號類題型，應(yīng)用反推法。既然文章中的每句話都那么重要，那么沒有一句是“多余的”，故答案選擇E。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
cohesive adj. 凝聚性的 tending to cohere or stick together
querulous adj.易發(fā)脾氣的 inclined to make whining or peevish complaints
paramount adj.最重要的 of the greatest importance or significance; pre-eminent
mandatory adj.強制性的 obligatory; compulsory
superfluous adj.多余的 exceeding what is sufficient or required
7月21日
Sally,thoroughly convinced of her own importance,often acts without----:she feels no guilt,for example,about appropirating her brother's posseseeions.
A.compunction
B.gratification
C.aplomb
D.indignation
E.inducement
正確答案: A
解析:
此題題意為“自以為是的Sally行為常常缺乏---”空白處應(yīng)填后后文中g(shù)uilt近義的詞匯：既然Sally挪用他兄弟財產(chǎn)他沒有g(shù)uilty，那么他的行為顯然毫無內(nèi)疚，答案選A。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
compunction n.內(nèi)疚 a feeling of remorse, guilt, or regret
gratification n.滿足(感) the act of gratifying or the state of being gratified
aplomb n.冷靜、沉著equanimity, self-confidence, or self-possession
indignation n.憤怒, 不平 anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong
inducement n.動機; 誘因 a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive
7月20日
The respect accorded choreogapher Martha Graham by her students and colleagues alike was so great that it amounted to ---
A.exasperation
B.commiseration
C.consternation
D.reconciliation
E.veneration
正確答案: E
解析:
此題難度較大，在于題干不易理解和選項單詞復(fù)雜?！皩W(xué)生和同事對舞術(shù)指導(dǎo)MG非常尊重，近乎‘崇拜’”，故答案選擇E。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
exasperation n. 憤怒[激], 激昂 an exasperated feeling of annoyance
commiseration n.同情 a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
consternation n.驚恐 a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion
reconciliation n.調(diào)和[解] agreement
veneration n.尊敬, 崇拜 a feeling or expression_r_r of awe or reverence
7月16日
As advocates of free speech confront those who would regulate entertainment strictly,the debate over shocking content in movies will likely---.
A.abate
B.concur
C.mediate
D.conclude
E.escalate
正確答案: E
解析:
此類題目比較簡單，讀懂大意即可。“要求自由表達的人與要求限制娛樂的人之間的爭論會---”，根據(jù)題意，空白處應(yīng)該選E。
難度系數(shù) : 易
詞匯積累 ：
abate vt.減少, 減輕 to make or become less in amount, intensity, degree, etc
concur vt.同時發(fā)生 to agree; be of the same mind; be in accord
mediate vt.斡旋 to intervene (between parties or in a dispute) in order to bring about agreement
escalate vt.逐步升級to increase or be increased in extent, intensity, or magnitude
7月15日
Some psychologists argue that a--- of choices can be paralyzing,since too many options can impede meaningful selection.
A.prohibition
B.manifestation
C.misapplication
D.modicum
E.plethora
正確答案: E
解析:
此題屬于因果邏輯題型，“---的選擇會讓人麻痹”，空白處應(yīng)填寫與many近義的詞匯，故選擇E
難度系數(shù) : 易
詞匯積累 ：
prohibition n. 禁止the act of prohibiting or state of being prohibited
manifestation n.表明 the act of demonstrating; display
misapplication n.使用不當 wrong use or application
modicum n.一點點 a small amount or portion
plethora n.過剩 superfluity or excess; overabundance
7月14日
Celia Tomlinson personifies---:she overcame poverty,language barriers,and discrimination to found,own,and operate her own engineering company.
A.tenacity
B.nonchalance
C.circumspection
D.expediency
E.munificence
正確答案: A
解析:
此題為“冒號題型”，冒號后面部分對前面起解釋說明的作用，“Celia展現(xiàn)出--，克服貧窮，語言障礙..."從題意來看空白處應(yīng)填優(yōu)秀品質(zhì)的詞匯，故答案選擇A。
難度系數(shù) : 易
詞匯積累 ：
tenacity n.不屈不撓 persistent determination
nonchalance n.漠不關(guān)心 a casual lack of concern
circumspection n.細心, 慎重 prudence
expediency n.方便,權(quán)宜 appropriateness; suitability
munificence n.寬厚,慷慨 extremely liberal and generous of spirit
7月13日
The speaker announced that her primary focus would be on broad global concerns rather than---issues.
A.contemporary
B.substantive
C.disputatious
D.pervasive
E.parochial
正確答案: E
解析:
此類題目關(guān)鍵詞為rather than，屬于反義詞考點，空白處填寫與broad反義的詞匯，故選E。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
contemporay adj.同代的 belonging to the same age
substantive adj.堅固的 solid in foundation or basis
disputatious adj.愛議論的 inclined to argument
pervasive adj.彌漫的 pervading or tending to pervade
parochial adj.狹隘的 narrow in outlook or scope
7月9日
Cito Gaston,one of the least----baseball managers,surprised reporters by weeping openly after his team won the play-offs.
A.somber
B.demonstrative
C.insufferable
D.bountiful
E.wistful
正確答案: B
解析:
“最不---的棒球隊經(jīng)理在得知球隊贏得比賽后當眾流淚，這使記者很驚訝”，從分析所知，空白處填寫“多愁善感”的詞匯，故選B。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
somber adj.憂郁的 grave or even gloomy
demonstrative adj.易動感情的 tending to manifest or express one's feelings easily or unreservedly
insufferable adj.難忍受的 intolerable; unendurable
bountiful adj.豐富的 plentiful; ample
wistful adj.渴望的 sadly pensive
7月8日
The beared dragon lizard is a voracious eater,so---that it will consume as many insects as possible.
A.abstemious
B.cannibalistic
C.slovenly
D.insatiable
E.unpalatable
正確答案: D
解析:
此題為有因果關(guān)系的習題，“那種蜥蜴是貪吃的食者，如此---以至于食用盡量多的昆蟲",故答案選D。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
voracious adj. 貪吃的 devouring or craving food in great quantities
abstemiou adj.有節(jié)制的 moderate or sparing, esp in the consumption of alcohol or food;
cannibalistic adj.食人肉的 characteristic of cannibals or exhibiting cannibalism
slovenly adj.不修邊幅的frequently or habitually unclean or untidy
insatiable adj.貪得無厭的 not able to be satisfied or satiated; greedy or unappeasable
unpalatable adj.不合口味的 unpleasant to taste
7月7日
Favoring economy of expression in writing,the professor urged students toward a --- rather than an ---prose style.
A.spare...ornate
B.terse...opinionated
C.personal...academic
D.baroque...emellished
E.repetitive...intricate
正確答案: A
解析:
解除此題的要弄清楚關(guān)鍵短語“economy of expression”，根據(jù)題意，第一空白處與該短語是近義詞，第二空是反義詞，因此答案選擇A。解除此題的要弄清楚關(guān)鍵短語“economy of expression”，根據(jù)題意，第一空白處與該短語是近義詞，第二空是反義詞，因此答案選擇A。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
spare adj.節(jié)約的 thin and lean
ornate adj.華麗的; 矯揉造作的 (of style in writing) overembellished; flowery
terse adj.簡明的 neatly brief and concise
opinionated adj.教條式的 dogmatic
baroque adj.新奇的 innovative
emellish vt. 潤色 to provide (a melody, part, etc) with ornaments
intricate adj.錯綜復(fù)雜的 difficult to understand; obscure; complex; puzzling
7月6日
The professor's presentation was both---and---:though brief,it was instructive.
A.verbose...mundane
B.concise...elaborate
C.comprehensive...edifying
D.succinct...enlightening
E.provocative...technical
正確答案: D
解析:
在之前的每天一題中，筆者講過冒號前后連接意思相近的兩個句子，因此，空白兩處的單詞應(yīng)該分別是brief,instructive的近義詞,故選D。
難度系數(shù) : 中
詞匯積累 ：
mundane adj.世俗的 relating to the world or worldly matters
concise adj.簡明扼要的 expressing much in few words; brief and to the point
elaborate adj.精巧的 planned or executed with care and exactness; detailed
edify vt.啟發(fā) to improve the morality, intellect, etc, of, esp by instruction
succinct adj.簡潔的 marked by brevity and clarity; concise
enlighten vt.啟發(fā) to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify
provocative adj.挑釁的,激怒的 acting as a stimulus or incitement