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. He was a very cute boy but now he seems to have no interest in anything.
A. clever B. honest C. brave D. dull
2. Data from Voyager II have presented astronomers with a puzzle about why our outermost planet exists.
A. problem B. mystery C. question D. point
3. The film originated from a short story.
A. resulted B. derived C. heard D. made
4. After supper we usually take a stroll around the park for about an hour.
A. walk B. rest C. bath D. breath
5. This is a subject that has now moved into the political domain.
A. extent B. zone C. area D. competition
6. She is noted for her generous contribution for the relief of the poor.
A. charged B. accused C. famous D. responsible
7. He rolled up his trouser leg to exhibit his wounded knee.
A. spread B. open C. show D. examine
8. You startled me when you shouted.
A. threatened B. frightened C. interrupted D. troubled
9. It is said the houses along this street will soon be demolished.
A. pulled down B. pulled up C. pulled off D. pulled in
10. She tried to probe my mind and discover what I was thinking.
A. solved B. explored C. involved D. exploded
11. The parents have to restrain their daughter from running out into the street.
A. disallow B. reduce C. prevent D. confine
12. He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress.
A. despair B. difficulties C. need D. danger
13. Hundreds of buildings were wrecked by the earthquake.
A. shaken B. fallen C. damaged D. trembled
14. Thick clouds obscured the stars from view.
A. darkened B. held C. blackened D. prevent
15. The river was contaminated with waste.
A. blackened B. polluted C. widened D. mixed