argument爭論,論據,論點
target靶子,目標
stimulus刺激物 (pl. stimuli)
7. The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west.
A. extends B. stretches C. broadens D. bends
比較:
The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west.
A. extends B. stretches C. broadens D. traverses
分析: 答案都是broadens.
widen – broaden變寬
considerable – large 相當(大、多)的,很多的
extend -- stretch伸展,伸出
bend弄彎,使彎曲
8. Many economists have given in to the fatal lure of mathematics.
A. error B. puzzle C. attraction D. contradiction
比較:
Many economists have given in to the fatal lure of mathematics.
A. error B. function C. attraction D. miracle
分析: 答案都是attraction.
fatal – killing -deadly 致命的
lure – attraction – temptation誘惑
error – mistake錯誤
puzzle難題,迷惑
contradiction矛盾,抵觸,相反
miracle –wonder 奇跡
9. A great deal has been done to remedy the situation.
A. maintain B. improve C. preserve D. protect
比較:
Hundreds of years ago cloves丁香were used to remedy headaches.
A. disrupt 使分裂 B. diagnose C. evaporate D. cure
分析: 分別考察動詞remedy的兩個常用詞義。
A great deal 大量的(事情, 工作等)
maintain -- preserve – protect保護,維護。
diagnose 診斷(疾病)。
cure -- treat 治療