(每题1分，共15分)

1、It doesn’t stand to reason that he would lie.

A.seem logical

B.look pleasant

C.appear obvious

D.sound important

2、It is useless to argue with him once he has made up his mind.

A.settled

B.solved

C.said

D.decided

3、I expect that she will be able to cater for your particular needs.

A.supply

B.reach

C.provide

D.meet

4、It is impossible to prevent them from quarrelling.

A.stop

B.allow

C.forbid

D.permit

5、The very fresh air will finally help her to resume her health.

A.bring back

B.contribute

C.do harm

D.rebuild

6、Glassmaking was the first major industry in the United States.

A.productive

B.profitable

C.specialized

D.sizable

7、Rose stood there until she finally lost sight of the train.

A.couldn’t see

B.look

C.lose

D.can’t see

8、At the sports meet, athletes compete with each other for the gold medals.

A.rival

B.attempt

C.contend

D.trick

9、It’s hard to alter one’s habits.

A.change

B.develop

C.shorten

D.enlarge

10、A seismograph is a device designed to measure vibrations of the ground.

A.element

B.telescope

C.vehicle

D.instrument

11、The U. S. was in 1850 a divided nation half slave and half free.

A.allied

B.combined

C.united

D.separate

12、Don’t you think that’s an indicator of fine weather ?

A.sign

B.signal

C.symbol

D.predicament

13、The new communication system is by no means a minute invention.

A.small

B.accidental

C.significant

D.timely

14、I feel obligated to give my opinion on the subject.

A.required

B.determined

C.encouraged

D.forbidden

15、The group ridiculed my suggestion.

A.laugh at

B.accepted

C.disagreed with

D.discouraged