1. The union representative put across her argument very effectively.

A. invented
B. explained
C. considered
D. accepted

2. Singapore has become active in participating in clinical trials as the country takes biomedical science as one of its growth engines.

A. getting together
B. taking part
C. joining
D acting

3. That government spoke-person's speech obviously distorted the truth about the event.

A. revealed
B. twisted
C. interpreted
D. destroyed

4. This is how I do it. I want you to do likewise.

A. simply
B. similarly
C. sincerely
D. singularly

5. He is liable for all the damage done by his workman.

A. possible
B. reliable
C. capable
D. responsible

6. Meanwhile, ginkgo biloba, an herbal supplement derived from leaves of the ginkgo tree, reduced ovarian cancer by 60% in a clinical test.

A. Immediately
B. Otherwise
C. At the same time
D. Though

7. Kindling a fire in forest may cause a forest disaster.

A. lighting up
B. starting
C. handling
D. putting out

8. The National Library retains the right to a copy of every new book published in China.

A. receives
B. enjoys
C. exercises
D. keeps

9. He says he' 11 go fishing provided you do too.

A. because
B. if
C. when
D. unless

10. The European union has helped to reduce the historic antagonisms between the countries of Western Europe.

A. issues
B. problems
C. hatred
D. crisis

11. Please check your bill before you leave the shop and make sure that it is correct.

A. pay off
B. go over
C. look up
D. find out

12. It is necessary to examine this claim before we proceed any further.

A. propose
B. inquire
C. process
D. continue

13. The middle-aged man was given a cordial reception because he was taken for an eminent writer.

A. known to be
B. intended
C. referred to as
D. thought to be

14. They have been rather indiscreet about their affair.

A. strange
B. rash
C. rude
D. cautious

15. He says it's the best musical equipment you can buy but I think that's open to dispute.

A. not certain
B. impossible
C. absurd
D. not possible

参考答案
1. B    2. C    3. B    4. B    5. D    6. C    7. A    8. D    9. B    10. C 11.B    12. B   13.D    14.B    15. A

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