2012年职称英语(综合类B级)全真模拟试卷(2)

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个意义最为接近的选项。
1. The town is famous for its magnificent church towers.
A. distinguished
B. contemporary
C. specialized
D. specified
2. The economic reform in Japan has been accelerated.
A. sped up
B. put off
C. slowed down
D. stopped
3. During his lifetime he was able to accumulate quite a fortune.
A. control
B. spend
C. collect
D. exchange
4. It's impolite to cut in when two persons are holding a conversation.
A. leave
B. talk loudly
C. stand up
D. interrupt
5. What can you do to ensure that you will stay healthy?
A. be assured
B. insist
C. prove
D. secure
6. I didn't help him. I would have, however, I didn't have the money.
A. or
B. but
C. otherwise
D. still
7. Gunpowder was used extensively in firearms prior to 1990.
A. in
B. around
C. from
D. before
8. The team's spirit was at the lowest point in the season.
A. ability to read
B. lesson
C. morale
D. talent
9. Mary had sold her bike, taken a driving test and bought a car.
A. examination
B. quiz
C. exercise
D. check
10. We have to think very carefully before we take any action, because it's a very serious situation we have encountered.
A. ideal
B. favorable
C. good
D. severe
11. It's tough looking for a job these days.
A. different
B. digital
C. difficult
D. direct
12. I wonder who first conceived the idea of cutting a hole in the door.
A. thought of
B. came on
C. gave up
D. handed out
13. John talked over the new job with his wife.
A. discussed
B. mentioned
C. accepted
D. rejected
14. Tom is still full of beans at 70.
A. courageous
B. kind
C. energetic
D. single
15. It took me a whole hour to solve the problem.
A. work at
B. work on
C. work out
D. work over