英语参考资料[仅供参考]m2.doc

研究生英语学位考试模拟试卷(二) II. VOCABULARY (10 minutes, 10 points) Section A Directions: There are ten sentences in this section. Each sentence has one ward or a set of words underlined. Below the sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined one. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Machine scoring Answer Sheet. 16. The Presidents greatest asset was his reputation for honesty. a deception b advantage c liability d pride 17. The scientist examined the fossils closely to determine their age. a processed b cleaned c compared d inspected 18. Few people like someone who meddles in the affairs of others. a participates b delights c interferes d dabbles 19. There is no alternative; the president must approve the bill if Congress passes it. a chance of agreement b doubt c other choice d mistake 20. One symptom of the disease is a high fever. a symbol b sign c cause d pain 21. The picture is tilted; please straighten it. a high b level c sloped d adjustable 22. The boy felt disgraced because he knew that he had been to steal. a ashamed b tempted c worried d phony 23. A sealed bottle thrown into the ocean often floats aimlessly before it reaches land. a sinks b leaks c disintegrates d drifts 24. His face was flushed because he had run all the way from the dormitory. a red b shaking c pale d wet 25. The initial step is often the most difficult. a quickest b longest c last