第一部分：词汇选择（第1-15题，每题1分，共15分）

下面共有15句子，每个句子均有一个词或短语划有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的四个选项中选择一个与划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. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.

A) extensive B) negative

C) expensive D)active

2.The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.

A) rejected B) investigated

C)proposed D)postponed

3. The committee comprises five persons.

A) absorbs B)concerns

C) excludes D)involves

4. We derive knowledge mainly from books

A)deprive B) obtain

C) descend D)trace

5.We all consider him a man of dynamic personalities.

A)dangerous B) doubtful

C)active D)easy

6. The room was furnished with the simplest essentials, a bed, a chair, and a table

A)supplied B) gathered

C)grasped D)made

7. The local government decided to merge the two firms into a big one.

A)motivate B) combine

C)compact D)nominate

8. He emphasized a feasible plan which can be accepted by the both sides.

A)favorable B) possible

C)formal D)genuine

9. When does the next train depart?

A)pull up B) pull down

C)pull out D)pull in

10. Because administering the whole company, he sometimes has to work around the clock. 

A)adjusting B) evaluating

C)engaging D)managing

11. The town is notable for its beautiful scenery in winter.

A)similar B) prompt

C)profound D)famous

12． He is assigned to oversee the production of the assembly lines.

A)supervise B) watch

C)suspect D)predict

13． He decided to overcome his shortcomings.

A)convert B) convict

C)conquer D)convey

14． Soldiers have to obey orders.

A)reply to B) apply for

C)abide with D)comply with

15． She wore a gorgeous Victorian gown which was said to be worth thousands of dollars.

A)beauty B) splendid

C)expensive D)simple