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1、第二辑 test one 词汇1. Interim adj. intended to last for only a short time until somebody/something more permanent is foundan interim government/measure/reportThe vice-president took power in the interim period before the election. He only holds the post on an interim basis(finance) calculated before the
2、 final results of something are known( Provisional)interim figures/profits/results2. gauge 1 (often in compounds) an instrument for measuring the amount or level of something 2 a measurement of the width or thickness of somethingWhat gauge of wire do we need?3usually singular gauge (of something) a
3、fact or an event that can be used to estimate or judge somethingTomorrows game against Arsenal will be a good gauge of their promotion chances.3. impending (usually of an unpleasant event) that is going to happen very soonhis impending retirementwarnings of impending danger/disasterThey were all fil
4、led with a sense of impending doom.4. acquisition n. 1.uncountable the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etcTheories of child language acquisition2 countable something that somebody buys to add to what they already own, usually something valuableHis latest acquisition is a rac
5、ehorse.The money will be spent on acquisitions for the university library.3 countable, uncountable (business) a company, piece of land, etc. bought by somebody, especially another company; the act of buying itThey have made acquisitions in several EU countries.the acquisition of shares by employeesT
6、he group has announced its first overseas acquisition: a successful software company. 5. buoyant 1 (of prices, business activity, etc.) tending to increase or stay at a high level, usually showing financial successa buoyant economy/market buoyant sales/pricesa buoyant demand for homes2 cheerful and
7、feeling sure that things will be successfulThey were all in buoyant mood.3 floating, able to float or able to keep things floatingSalt water is more buoyant than fresh water.6. shake-up (in/of something) a situation in which a lot of changes are made to a company, an organization, etc. in order to i
8、mprove the way in which it works a management shake-upUnion leaders are calling for a major shake-up of the system7. Spur n. usually singular spur (to something) a fact or an event that makes you want to do something better or more quickly( Motivation)His speech was a powerful spur to action.8. Vola
9、tile adj. (of a situation) likely to change suddenly; easily becoming dangerous( unstable)a highly volatile situation from which riots might develop9. exemplify v. exemplify something to be a typical example of somethingHer early work is exemplified in her book, A Study of Childrens Minds.His food e
10、xemplifies Italian cooking at its best.2 exemplify something to give an example in order to make something clearer( illustrate)She exemplified each of the points she was making with an amusing anecdote.10. detached adj. showing a lack of feeling( indifferent)She wanted him to stop being so cool, so
11、detached, so cynical.(approving) not influenced by other people or by your own feelings (impartial)a detached observer11. dress downto wear clothes that are more informal than those you usually wear, for example in an office12. secure the best13. rise the popularity14. in the business15. promote as1
12、6. make a name for oneself听力部分1. conduct TRANSITIVE conduct something (FORMAL) to organize and/or do a particular activity to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a surveyThe negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner.2. on behalf of3. in action if somebody/something is in action, they are do
13、ing the activity or work that is typical for themJust press the button to see your favourite character in action.Ive yet to see all the players in action.4. pharmaceutical ONLY BEFORE NOUN connected with making and selling drugs and medicines pharmaceutical products he pharmaceutical industry5. glim
14、pse a short experience of something that helps you to understand it glimpse (into something) a fascinating glimpse into life in the ocean glimpse (of something) The programme gives us a rare glimpse of a great artist at work.6. go around/round 1 to spin or turn to go round in a circle2 to be enough
15、for everyone to have one or some There arent enough chairs to go around.3 (BRITISH ENGLISH ALSO go about) to often be in a particular state or behave in a particular wayShe often goes around barefoot.go doing something Its unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. 4 to spread from pers
16、on to personTheres a rumour going around that theyre having an affair.7. drop in able to be visited without arranging a fixed time first8. underperformed to not be as successful as was expected9.10. architect 1 a person whose job is designing buildings, etc.2 a person who is responsible for planning or creating an idea, an event or a situation He was one of the principal architects of the revolution. Jones was the
