第1部分：词汇选项（第1~15题，每题1分，共15分） 
下面共有15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语画有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与画线部分意义最相近的词或短语。答案一律涂在答题卡相应的位置上。 
1    The union representative put across her argument very effectively. 
A  explained   B  invented       C  considered       D  accepted 

2    He talks tough but has a tender heart. 
A  heavy      B  strong         C  kind            D  wild 

3    It is no use debating the relative merits of this policy. 
A  making     B  taking         C  discussing       D  expecting 

4    Our statistics show that we consume all that we are capable of producing 
A  waste       B  buy           C  use            D  sell 

5    The fuel tanks had a capacity of 140 liters. 
A  function     B  ability         C  power          D  volume 

6    Our lives are intimately bound up with theirs. 
A  tensely     B  nearly         C  carefully        D  closely 

7    Her faith upheld her in times of sadness 
A  supported    B  excited       C  inspired         D  directed      

8    The book provides a concise¹ analysis of the country’s history. 
A  clean       B  perfect        C  real            D  brief 

9    It is laid down in the regulations that all members must carry their membership cards at all times. 
A  suggested   B  warned        C  stated           D  confirmed 

10    The council meeting terminated at 2 o’clock 
A  began      B  continued       C  ended          D  resumed 

11    A red flag was placed there as a token of danger. 
A  sign       B  substitute        C  proof          D  target 

12    However bad the situation is, the majority is unwilling² to risk change. 
A  reluctant    B  eager          C  pleased         D  angry 

13    It has been said that the Acts provided a new course of action and did not merely regulate or enlarge an old one. 
A  limit       B  control         C  replace         D  offset 

14    The secretary is expected to explore ideas for post-war reconstruction³ of the area. 
A  deny       B  investigate      C  stress           D  create