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个词或者短语划有底横线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。
1、 The union representative put across her argument very effectively.
A．explained
B．invented
C．considered
D．accepted
2、 He talks tough but has a tender heart.
A．heavy
B．strong
C．kind
D．wild
3、 It is no use debating the relative merits of this policy.
A．making
B．taking
C．discussing
D．expecting
4、 Our statistics show that we consume all that we are capable of producing.
A．waste
B．buy
C．use
D．sell
5、 The fuel tanks had a capacity of 140 liters.
A．function
B．ability
C．power
D．volume
6、 John is collaborating with Mary in writing an article.
A．cooperating
B．competing
C．combining
D．arguing
7、 He is determined to consolidate his power.
A．strengthen
B．control
C．abandon
D．exercise
8、 Many scientists have been probing psychological problems.
A．solving
B．exploring
C．settling
D．handling
9、 Hearing problems may be alleviated by changes in diet and exercise habits.
A．removed
B．cured
C．worsened
D．relieved
10、 All the cars are tested for defects before leaving the factory.
A．functions
B．faults
C．motions
D．parts
11、 The parents always restrain their daughter from swimming in the nearby pool.
A．allow
B．reduce
C．prevent
D．confine
12、 This kind of animals is on the verge of extinction.
A．dying of
B．dying out
C．dying off
D．dying away
13、 They are endeavoring to reform the present rules.
A．trying
B．working
C．doing
D．making
14、 He finally succeeded in carrying out his plan owing to his hard-working.
A．dealing with
B．adapting to
C．coping with
D．due to
15、 His idea to solve the problem is really original.
A．creative
B．great
C．practical
D．perfect