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2023年上学期高级英语期末考试 一、单项选择题 l.The writers use of irony and sarcasm is an example of his style of writing. A.dry sentimental C.flowery D.abstract 答案：A .The athletes performance in the championship game was, earning him the title of Most Valuable Player. mediocre exceptional marginal adequate 答案：B .The managers bureaucratic leadership style can be characterized by: delegation of authority to subordinates a focus on achieving specific goals adherence to rules and regulations a lack of flexibility or adaptability 答案：C .The speakers argument was weakened by inconsistencies and factual errors. A. compelling B.coherent flawed persuasive 答案：C 5.The teachefs lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep. Which word is an antonym for tedious”？ engaging B.complex C. nuanced D.subtle 答案：A 6.The authors writing style emphasizes the importance of economy of language and brevity. A.verbose laconic hyperbolic redundant 答案：B A synonym is a word that has a similar or identical meaning to another word, while an antonym i s a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. For example, Hhappyn and joyful” are s ynonyms, while happy and sad are antonyms. .What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile in English literature? 答案： A simile is a comparison between two things using like” or as, while a metaphor is a direct co mparison of two things without using like or as. For example, nLife is like a box of chocolate sn (simile) versus Life is a journeyn (metaphor). .What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence in English gra mmar? 答案： A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating c onjunction, while a complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one depend ent clause. For example, nI went to the store, but I forgot my walletn (compound sentence) versu s nAlthough I was tired, I went for a run11 (complex sentence). .What is the purpose of rhetorical devices in English writing? 答案：