The phrase" special sectors" (line l ,paragraph 7) most probably refers to
[ A] energy ,food and housing.
[ B] indexed programs.
[ C] social security and food stamps.
[ D] large corporations and labor settlements.
第1题:
The phrase “keep a lid on”(Line 6, Paragraph 3) most probably means_____.
[A] put an end to
[B] set a limit on
[C] tighten the control over
[D] reduce the speed of
本题考查词义理解。“keep a lid on”出现在最后一段倒数第二句,表示对“日元升值”做的动作。下文提到具体做法是:日本中央银行忙于购进美元并且把这些钱转为政府债务。四个选项都是同一方向的表达,根据经济常识,应选[B],表示“限制日元的升值”。
第2题:
The word“arbiters”(line 7,paragraph 4)most probably refers to those
A. who work as coordinators.
B. who function as judges.
C. who supervise transactions.
D. who determine the price.
第3题:
The phrase “hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means”_____”.
A. to be believable B. to be valuable C. to be admirable D. to be suitable
第4题:
The phrase "retained earnings" in the last paragraph probably refers to "______".
A.the net worth belonging to the creditors and owners
B.part of the profits reinvested in the company
C.the amount of money the owners invested
D.the amount of money owed to the employees
第5题:
The word “phonograph” (Line 5-6, Paragraph 1) most probably means_____.
[A] record player
[B] radio
[C] musical technique
[D] music culture
本题考查词意理解。“phonograph”一词出现在第一段第五句,该句指出,“‘phonograph’被发明以前,我们听不到任何音乐表演的声音,只能通过乐器研究过去的音乐文化”。由此可知,该词指的是一种能够记录声音并被用于音乐文化研究的物质。[A]为正确答案。[B]虽然也有声音,但无法用于音乐研究。此外,也可以通过词根词缀法猜测词意。phono-相当于sound,表示“声音”;-graph表示“书写、描绘或记录的器具,机械”。“记录声音的机器”就是“录音机”。
第6题:
The underlined phrase in paragraph 3 most probably means _____________.
A. formed an idea for
B. made an outline for
C. made some space for
D. chose some colors for
第7题:
Judging from the context, the phrase "wreaking havoc" ( Line 2, Para.2) most probably means( )
[A] generating motivation
[B] exerting influence
[C] causing damage
[D] creating pressure
第8题:
causing the biggest trouble
exerting the greatest effort
achieving the greatest success
enjoying the widest popularity
第9题:
programs
experts
devices
creatures
第10题:
eject
burn up
convert
let in
第11题:
government agency
podcasting director
public radio station
record company
第12题:
a reform advocate
a senior psychologist
a reputed poet
a social historian
第13题:
The word “tough”(Line 7, Paragraph 2) most probably means_____.
[A] piercing to the truth
[B] using vulgar language
[C] mean and hostile
[D] difficult to understand
第14题:
The word “bummer” (Line 5. paragraph 5) most probably means something ________.
[A] religious
[B] unpleasant
[C] entertaining
[D] commercial
第15题:
The word “leftovers” in Paragraph 1 probably means__________.
A. food remaining after a meal
B.things left undone
C.meals made of vegetables
D.pizza topped with fruit
第16题:
The word “crisis” (in the last line but one, paragraph 3) most probably implies _________.
[A] a dangerous moment
[B] the last decision
[C] the crucial point
[D] a brave engagement
第17题:
The word \"gizmos\" (line 1, paragraph 2) most probably means
A programs.
B experts.
C devices.
D creatures.
第18题:
The word “patriarch” (line 2, paragraph 2) most probably means_____.
[A] founder [B] monarch [C] elder [D] forerunner
第19题:
Wal-Mart
a dry county
Arkansas
corporate headquarters
第20题:
who work as coordinators
who function as judges
who supervise transactions
who determine the price
第21题:
on behalf of
in line with
with regard to
instead of
第22题:
sports activities
places for physical exercise
recreation centers
athletic training programs
第23题:
other extreme losses in tax revenue
pleasant feeling the consumers may have
good consumption the market may sustain
confidence consumers have over the goods