第1部分：词汇选项（第1～15题，每　题1分，共15分）
下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近选项。
1　She was a puzzle.
A　girl           B　woman
C　mystery        D　problem

2　Her speciality is heart surgery.
A　region         B  site
C　platform       D  field

3　France has kept intimate links with its former African territories.
A　private        B  friendly
C　strong         D  secret

4　You should have blended the butter with the sugar thoroughly.
A　mixed          B  spread
C　beaten         D  covered

5　The industrial revolution modified the whole structure of English society.
A　destroyed      B  broke
C　changed        D  smashed

6　Tickets are limited and will be allocated to those who apply first.
A　posted         B  sent
C　handed         D  given

7　The change in that village was miraculous.
A　amazing        B  conservative
C　insignificant  D  unforgettable

8　Customers often defer payment for as long as possible.
A　make           B  demand
C　obtain         D  postpone

9　Canada will prohibit smoking in all offices later this year.
A　remove         B  ban
C　eliminate      D  expel

10 She read a poem which depicts the splendor of the sunset.
A　declares       B  asserts
C　announces      D  describes

11　From my standpoint, this thing is just ridiculous.
A　point of view   B  field
C　knowledge       D  information

12 The latest census is encouraging.
A　statement       B  assessment
C　count           D  evaluation

13 The curious looks from the strangers around her made her feel uneasy.
A　different       B  proud
C　unconscious     D  uncomfortable

14 Reading the job ad, he wondered whether he was eligible to apply for it.
A　able           B  fortunate
C　competent      D  qualified

15 He was elevated to the post of prime minister.
A　promoted       B　pulled
C　lifted         D  treated