词汇选项(第1～15题，每题1分，共15分)
   下面共有15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1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  I didnt help him. I would have, however, I didnt have the money.     
   A  or         B  but       C  otherwise       D  still
2  We have to think very carefully before we take any action, because its a very serious situation we have encountered.
    A  ideal      B  favourable   C  good          D  severe
3  During his lifetime he was able to accumulate quite a fortune.
   A  control       B  spend       C  collect      D  exchange
4  Its impolite to cut in when two persons are holding a conversation.
   A  leave       B  talk loudly    C  stand up       D  interrupt
5  What can you do to ensure that you will stay healthy?
    A  be assured     B  insist       C  prove          D  secure
6   The town is famous for its magnificent church towers.
    A  distinguished    B  contemporary C  specialized      D  specified
7   It took me a whole hour to solve the problem.
   A  work at     B  work on      C  work out       D  work over
8   The teams spirit was at the lowest point in the season.
   A  ability to read    B  lesson    C  morale       D  talent
9   Mary had sold her bike, taken a driving test and bought a car.
    A  examination     B  quiz      C  exercise         D  check
10  The economic reform in Japan has been accelerated.
   A  sped up     B  put off     C  slowed down     D  stopped
11  Its tough looking for a job these days.
     A  different     B  digital     C  difficult       D  direct
12  I wonder who first conceived the idea of cutting a hole in the door.
   A  thought of    B  came on    C  gave up       D  handed out
13  John talked over the new job with his wife.
   A  discussed      B  mentioned   C  accepted       D  rejected
14  Tom is still full of beans at 70.
   A  courageous     B  kind        C  energetic        D  single
15  Gunpowder was used extensively in firearms prior to 1990.
   A  in      B  around     C  from          D  before