Part III Vocabulary(20 minutes)
Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
41. The lady in this strange tale very obviously suffers from a serious mental illness. Her plot against a completely innocent old man is a clear sign of .
[A] impulse [B] insanity [C] inspiration [D] disposition
42. The Prime Minister was followed by five or six when he got off the plane.
[A] laymen [B] servants [C] directors [D] attendants
43. There is no doubt that the of these goods to the others is easy to see.
[A] prestige [B] superiority [C] priority [D] publicity
44. All the guests were invited to attend the wedding and had a very good time.
[A] feast [B] congratulations [C] festival [D] recreation
45. The price of the coal will vary according to how far it has to be transported and how expensive the freight are.
[A] payments [B] charges [C] funds [D] prices
46. The manager gave her his that her complaint would be investigated.
[A] assurance [B] assumption [C] sanction [D] insurance
47. Although the model looks good on the surface, it will not bear close .
[A] temperament [B] contamination [C] scrutiny [D] symmetry
48. We are doing this work in the of reforms in the economic, social and cultural spheres.
[A] context [B] contest [C] pretext [D] texture
49. While a full understanding of what causes the disease may be several years away, leading to a successful treatment could come much sooner.
[A] a distinction [B] a breakthrough [C] an identification [D] an interpretation
50. Doctors are often caught in a because they have to decide whether they should tell their patients the truth or not.
[A] puzzle [B] perplexity [C] dilemma [D] bewilderment
51. To important dates in history, countries create special holidays.
[A] commend [B] memorize [C] propagate [D] commemorate
52. His successful negotiations with the Americans helped him to his position in the government.
[A] contrive [B] consolidate [C] heave [D] intensify
53. Please do not be by his offensive remarks since he is merely trying to attract attention.
[A] distracted [B] disregarded [C] irritated [D] intervened
54. Once you get to know your mistakes, you should them as soon as possible.
[A] rectify [B] reclaim [C] refrain [D] reckon
55. He wouldn’t answer the reporters’ questions, nor would he for a photograph.
[A] summon [B] highlight [C] pose [D] marshal
56. The club will new members the first week in September.
[A] enroll [B] subscribe [C] absorb [D] register
57. If you don’t the children properly, Mr. Chiver, they’ll just run riot.
[A] mobilize [B] warrant [C] manipulate [D] supervise
58. Already the class is about who our new teacher will be.
[A] foreseeing [B] speculating [C] fabricating [D] contemplating
59. We should our energy and youth to the development of our country.
[A] dedicate [B] cater [C] ascribe [D] cling
60. Just because I’m to him, my boss thinks he can order me around without showing me any respect.
[A] redundant [B] trivial [C] versatile [D] subordinate
61. Many scientists remain about the value of this research program.
[A] skeptical [B] stationary [C] spacious [D] specific
62. Depression is often caused by the effects of stress and overwork.
[A] total [B] increased [C] terrific [D] cumulative
63. A human’s eyesight is not as as that of an eagle.
[A] eccentric [B] acute [C] sensible [D] sensitive
64. It is that women should be paid less than men for doing the same kind of work.
[A] abrupt [B] absurd [C] adverse [D] addictive
65. Shoes of this kind are to slip on wet ground.
[A] feasible [B] appropriate [C] apt [D] fitting
66. We’ll be very careful and keep what you’ve told us strictly .
[A] rigorous [B] confidential [C] private [D] mysterious
67. The members of Parliament were that the government had not consulted them.
[A] impatient [B] tolerant [C] crude [D] indignant
68. Some American colleges are state-supported, others are privately , and still others are supported by religious organizations.
[A] ensured [B] attributed [C] authorized [D] endowed
69. The prison guards were armed and ready to shoot if in any way.
[A] intervened [B] incurred [C] provoked [D] poked
70. Many pure metals have little use because they are too soft, rust too easily, or have some other .
[A] drawbacks [B] handicaps [C] bruises [D] blunders