The word “devastating” (Line 3, Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to _____［A］ destructive ［B］ regretful ［C］ frustrating ［D］ terrible

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The word “devastating” (Line 3, Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to _____

［A］ destructive ［B］ regretful ［C］ frustrating ［D］ terrible

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3.The word \"gizmos\" (line 1, paragraph 2) most probably meansA programs.B experts.C devices.D creatures.

4.The word “binge” (Line 3, Paragraph 3) most probably means _____.［A］ eat excessively［B］ refuse to eat［C］ fail to digest［D］ enjoy a good appetite

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正确答案：A

 本题考查词义理解。“devastating”一词出现在第二段末句，形容最近发生在联合国办事处的汽车炸弹爆炸事件的特点。该句指出，美国官员逐渐认识到过度分散的美国军队已无力独自承担防止这种事件的发生。第一段提到这类爆炸事件时，用了“策划日益精密（increasingly sophisticated）”来形容。由此可见，这类爆炸事件是极具破坏性的，因此引起了美国当局的极大重视。［A］正确，［D］表达含义太泛。

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