2015年职称英语考试《理工类》A级强化模拟试题(第三套)

一、词汇选项。下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线,请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。
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1 These are their motives for doing it
A reasons
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B excuses
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C answers
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D plans
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2 The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west #
A twists #
B stretches
C broadens
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D bends
3 Henry cannot resist the lure of drugs.
A abuse #
B flavor #
C temptation
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D consumption #
4 These programmes are of immense value to old people. #
A natural #
B fatal #
C tiny
D enormous #
5 A great deal has been done to remedy the situation #
A maintain
B improve
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C assess
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D protect
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6 John is collaborating with Mary in writing an article #
A cooperating #
B competing #
C combining
D arguing #
7 He is determined to consolidate his power
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A strengthen
B control
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C abandon #
D exercise
8 Many scientists have been probing psychological problems
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A solving
C settling
B exploring
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D handling
9 Hearing problems may be alleviated by changes in diet and exercise habits #
A removed
B cured
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C worsened
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D relieved
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10 And the cars are tested for defects before leaving the factory
A functions #
C motions #
B faults
D parts
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