高考备考阅读理解中的猜词技巧.doc

高考备考阅读理解中的猜词技巧1. The ruler had been so cruel and dishonest that after the revolution she was banished. A few members of the Senate opposed this decision, but the majority voted that the ruler should leave the country forever. A. killed by stoning B. sent away C. imprisoned D. punished by whipping 2. The prisoner seemed to relax but actually he was thinking hard, while his hand moved so slowly that the movement was imperceptible. It was only when the keys accidentally fell from the table that the guard suddenly realized that the prisoner’s hand had almost reached them. A. hardly noticeable B. heavy-handed C. not capable of fast or immediate action D. a matter of habit 3. Mrs. Morgan’s son was intelligent and charming, but his continual extravagance made her wonder if she could continue to support him. Each month she was going deep into debt, attempting to pay for his expensive purchases. A. superior manner B. wastefulness or carelessness in spending money C. showing too great concern for current fashions D. insults to family or close friends 4. Twelve-year-old Sally was an active girl, while her sister was quite sedate. A. pretty B. calm C. protective D. energetic 5. I wanted to stay in New York, but my friend tried to dissuade me. A. deceive B. frighten C. talk out of it D. accompany 6. Albert’s success after much effort and practice prove the value of persistence. A. time B. competition C. perseverance D. beginning again 7. He felt very lonely; he had lived in Baltimore City for a month and had met no one in the inhospitable city. A. unfriendly B. uncomfortable C. unhealthy D. enormous 8. I found a secluded area where no man or animal could be seen for miles around. A. cool B. isolated C. quiet D. noisy 9. The archaeologist spent years studying and searching for remains of the Chinese civilization. A