詞匯選項
第1部分：詞匯選項（第1～15題，每題1分，共15分）
下面共有15個句子，每個句子中均有1個詞或短語劃有底橫線，請從每個句子后面所給的4個選項中選擇1個與劃線部分意義最相近的詞或短語。答案一律涂在答題卡相應的位置上。
1 These are the motives for doing it.
A reasons B excuses
C answers D replies
2 The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west.
A extends B stretches
C Broadens D bends
3 Many economists have given in to the fatal lure of mathematics.
A error B puzzle
C attraction D contradiction
4 With immense relief I stopped running.
A no B little
C scarce D enormous
5 A great deal has been done to remedy the situation.
A maintain B improve
C preserve D protect
6 John is collaborating with Mary in writing an article.
A cooperating B marrying
C combining D arguing
7 He will consolidate his power.
A strengthen B win
C abandon D unite
8 Many scientists have been probing psychological problems.
A solving B exploring
C settling D handling
9 Hearing problems may be alleviated by changes in diet and exercise habits.
A removed B cured
C treated D lessened
10 The conclusion can be deduced from the premises.
A gone B derived
C done D come