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1、词汇题练习tpo1-71. The word “precious” in the passage is closest in meaning toa. Exact b. scare c. valuable d.initialAlthough limited to a skull, the Pakicetus fossil provides precious details on the origins of 2. The word “exposed” in the passage is closest in mening toa. Explained b. visible c.identifi
2、ed d. locatedSeveral skeletons of another early whale, Basilosaurus, were found in sediments left byand now exposed in the Sahara desert.3. The word “propulsion” in the passage is closest in meaning toa. Staying afloat b.changing direction c. decreasing weight d.moving forwardThe structure of the ba
3、ckbone shows, however, that it swam like modern whales by moving the rear portion of its body up and down, even though a fluke was missing. The large hind legs were used for propulsion in water.4. The word “threatened” in the passage is cloest in mening toa. Restricted b. endangered c. prevented d.
4、rejectedThe expansion of desert-like conditions into areas where they did not previously exist is called deserfication. It has been estimated that an additional one-fourth of the Earths land surface is threatened by this process.5. The word “delicate” in the passage is cloest in meaning toa. Fragile
5、 b.predictable c. complex d.valuableThe semiarid lands bordering the deserts exist in a delicate ecological balance and are limited in their potential to adjust to increased exvironmental pressures.6. The word “progressively” in the passage is cloest in meaning toa. Openly b. impressively c. objecti
6、vely d.increasinglyThe cultivation of crops has expanded into progressively drier regions as population densities have grown.7. The phrase “devoid of” in the passage is closest in meaning toa. Consisting of b. hidden by c. except for d. lacking inSince the raising of most crops necessitates the prio
7、r removal of the natural vegetation, crop failures leave extensive tracts of land deviold of a plant cover and susceptible to wind and water erosion.8. The word “readily” in the passage is closest in meaning toa. Frequently b. easily c. intelligently d. obviouslyExhibitors, however, wated to maximiz
8、e their profits, which they could do more readily by projecting a handful of films to a hundreds of customers at a time.9. The word “assistance” in the passage is closest in meaning toa. Criticism b. leadership c. help d. approvalwith the assistance of Edisons former assistant10. The word “expanded”
9、 in the passage is closest in meaning toa. Was enlarged b. was improved c. was varied d. was rejectedAt the same time, the image that the spectator looked at expanded from the miniscule peepshow dimensions of 1-2 inches (in height) to the life-size proportions of 6 or 9 feet.11.The word “out of sigh
10、t” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) far away(B) hidden(C) partly visibled discovered12.The word “incredible” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) confusing(B) comforting(C) unbelievabled interesting13.The word “overlie” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) cover(B) change(C) separ
11、ate(D) surround14.The word “so much for” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) That is enough about(B) Now let us turn to(C) Of greater concern are(D) This is related to15.The word “plugged” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) washed(B) dragged(C) filled upd soaked through16.The word “enha
12、nce” in the passage is closet in meaning to (A) protect(B) improve(C) organize(D) match17. The word “feasible” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) in existence(B) without question(C) achievabled most likely18.The word “integral” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) essential(B) variable(C
13、) practical(D) independent 19.The word “arduous” in the passage is closest in meaning to (A) Difficult (B) Necessary (C) Skilled (D) Shared 20.The word “particular” in the passage is closest in meaning to (A) Natural (B) Final (C) Specific (D) Complex21.The word “guarantee” in the passage is closest
14、 in meaning to (A) Increase (B) Ensure (C) Favor (D) Complicate22.The word “pales” in the passage is closest in meaning to (A) Increases proportionally (B) Differs (C) Loses significance (D) Is common23.The word “adjacent” in the passage is closest in meaning to (A) Foreign (B) Stable (C) FluidD Nei
15、ghboring24.The word “ensuing” in the passage is closest in meaning to (A) Continuing (B) Surprising (C) Initial (D) Subsequent25.The word “unprecedented” in the passage is closest in meaning to (A) Difficult to control(B) Without any restriction (C) Unlike anything in the past (D) Rapidly expanding
16、26. The word “virtually” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Clearly (B) Perhaps (C) Frequently (D) Almost 27.The word “inevitable” in the passage is closest in meaning to (A) Unfortunate (B) Predictable (C) Unavoidable (D) Final28.The word “inhibits” in the passage is closet in meaning to (A) consists of(B) combines(C) restrictsd establishes29.The phrase “in the same breath” in the passage is closet in mean
