Part II Vocabulary (10 minutes, 10 points, 0.5 for each)
Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 sentences, each with one word or phrase underlined. Choose the one from the 4 choices marked A, B, C, and D that best keeps the meaning of the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.
11.Readers are required to abide by the rules of the library and mind their manners.
A.observeB.memorizeC.reviewD.compose
12.The coach explained the regulations at length to make sure that none of his players would become violators.
A.at last B.at large C.in detail D.in short
13.The cost of healthcare and health insurance remains the most urgent health problem facing the country today.
A.pressing B.important C.neglected D.complicated
14.She believes that she is not a good mother because she does not fit the stereotype of a woman who spends all her time with her children.
A.popular image B.common standard
C.fixed conception D.pleasant notion
15.Thus the most logical approach is to focus our analysis on the trade relations of Spain with other European countries.
A.reasoning B.conclusion C.position D.method
16.We no longer keep up the close friendship of few years ago, though we still visit each other on occasion.
A.in good time B.up to date C.now and then D.once and for all
17.The university offered several more courses for the purpose of furthering the career aspirations of its students.
A.ambitions B.achievements C.advantages D.advances
18.Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.
A.enforce B.magnify C.improve D.polish
19.The leaders of the two countries are planning their summit meeting with a pledge to maintain and develop good ties.
A.strategy B.standpoint C.promise D.priority
20.Many youngsters have heard their parents say “You’ll never amount to anything if you keep daydreaming that way!”
A.be equal to B.accomplish C.add up to D.pursue
