2008年职称英语考试词汇选项习题(三)a

词汇学习 五

每组词汇学习有15道小题。在每道题的句子里都有一个加底线的词或短语，请在四个选项中找出与加底线的词或短语意义最相近的一项。

1.All living organisms, regardless of their unique identity, have certain biological, chemical, and physical characteristics in common.

  A)as a result of         B)considering                C)on purpose               D)whatever

2.The most pressing problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.

  A)puzzling                       B)difficult                       C)terrifying                       D)urgent

3.The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.

  A)location                       B)view                       C)event                       D)landscape

4.Of the reptile¹ groups, the snake group was the final one to appear.

  A)last                             B)best                         C)ugliest                       D)longest

5.Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course  requirements satisfactorily.

  A)responsibly                       B)acceptably           C)patiently                       D)respectfully

6.A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized.

  A)fulfilled                       B)affiliated                       C)advocated           D)received

7.She has been the subject of massive media coverage².

  A)extensive                       B)negative                       C)responsive           D)explosive

8.The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.

  A)rejected                       B)investigated                C)proposed                       D)postponed

9.Experts generally agree that diet has an important bearing on one’s health.

  A)result                          B)factor                       C)cause                       D)influence

10.I expect that she will be able to cater³ for your particular needs.

  A)meet                           B)reach                       C)provide                       D)fill

11.John is collaborating⁴ with Mary in writing a book.

  A)cooperating                       B)merging                       C)combining           D)associating

12.Mary lost control of her car and collided with a tree.

  A)came across                 B)ran into                       C)met                         D)knocked

13.Mary was compelled to take in washing to help support her family.

  A)pleaded                       B)appealed                       C)forced                       D)instructed

14.The child couldn’t comprehend the advanced textbook.

  A)interpret                       B)read                       C)understand                D)translate

15.I warned him to keep the matter confidential⁵.

  A)private                       B)safe                         C)personal                       D)secret