第1~15题，每题1分，共15分

1、 The high-speed trains can havea major impact on travel preferences. A.influenceB.forceC.surpriseD.power

2、 Can you follow the plot? A.changeB.investigate C.understandD.write

3、 Even in a highly modernizedcountry, manual work is still needed. A.mentalB.physicalC.naturalD.hard

4、 In the latter case theoutcome can be serious indeed. A.judgmentB.resultC.decisionD.event

5、 Norman Blamey is an artist ofdeep convictions. A.beliefsB.statements C.suggestions D.claims

6、 Up to now, the work has beeneasy. A.SoB.So longC.So farD.So that

7、 The report advocated settingup day training colleges. A.supposedB.excitedC.discussedD.suggested

8、 Accordingly, a number of othermethods have been employed. A.Afterwards B.ThereforeC.HoweverD.Furthermore

9、 The outlook from the top ofthe mountain is breathtaking. A.sightB.viewC.lookD.point

10、 Our lives are intimatelybound up with theirs. A.tenselyB.nearlyC.closelyD.carefully

11、 The union representative putacross her argument very effectively. A.inventedB.explainedC.consideredD.accepted

12、 He talks tough but has atender heart. A.heavyB.strongC.wildD.kind

13、 It is no use debating therelative merits of this policy A.makingB.takingC.expectingD.discussing

14、 Our statistics show that weconsume all that we are capable of producing. A.wasteB.buyC.sellD.use

15、 The fuel tanks had a capacityof 140 liters. A.functionB.abilityC.volumeD.power