下面共有15個句子，每個句子中均有1個詞或短語有底橫線，請從每個句子后面所給的4個選項中選擇1個與劃線部分意義最相近的詞或短語。（第1～15題，每題1分，共15分）

1.I have been trying to quit smoking.

A.give up

B.pick up

C.build up

D.take up

2.Relief workers were shocked by what they saw.

A.moved

B.touched

C.surprised

D.worried

3.The weather is a constant subject of conversation in Britain.

A.question

B.problem

C.title

D.topic

4.This is not typical of English,but is a feature of the Chinese language.

A.particular

B.characteristic

C.remarkable

D.idiomatic

5.It is virtually impossible to persuade him to apply for the job.

A.simply

B.almost

C.totally

D.completely

6.These are defensive behavior patterns which derive from our fears.

A.stem

B.rely

C.develop

D.grow

7.Only a small minority of the mentally ill are liable to harm themselves or others.

A.easy

B.possible

C.likely

D.difficult

8.They have the capability to destroy the enemy in a few days.

A.possibility

B.necessity

C.ability

D.probability

9.We have never seen such gorgeous hills.

A.beautiful

B.stretching

C.spreading

D.rolling

10.The leaves have been swept into huge heaps.

A.loads

B.layers

C.pyramids

D.piles

11.The news will horrify everyone.

A.attract

B.terrify

C.tempt

D.excite

12.The article sketched the major events of the decade.

A.described

B.offered

C.outlined

D.presented

13.I won’t tolerate that kind of behavior.

A.bear

B.receive

C.admit

D.take

14.Their style of playing football is utterly different.

A.barely

B.scarcely

C.hardly

D.totally

15.Her sister urged her to apply for the job.

A.advised

B.caused

C.forced

D.promised

參考答案：ACDBB  ACCAD  BCADA