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. The normal price of a ticket for an adult is $ 230.
A. ordinary
B. proper
C. fair
D. medium
2. We have to ask them to quit talking in order that all people present could hear us clearly.
A. decrease
B. cease
C. continue
D. keep on
3. The Klondike was the scene of one of the biggest gold rushes the world has ever known.
A. location
B. view
C. event
D. landscape
4. Of the reptile groups, the snake group was the final one to appear.
A. last
B. best
C. ugliest
D. longest
5. Colleges and universities usually give diplomas or certificates to students who complete course requirements adequately.
A. responsibly
B. sufficiently
C. patiently
D. successfully
6. A will is a document written to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are realized.
A. fulfilled
B. accepted
C. advocated
D. received
7. She has been the subject of massive media coverage.
A. extensive
B. negative
C. expensive
D. active
8. The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.
A. rejected
B. investigated
C. proposed
D. postponed
9. What were the effects of the decision she made?
A. reasons
B. results
C. causes
D. bases
10. The sea was calm and still.
A. quite
B. quiet
C. yet
D. rough
11. In a bullfight, it is the movement, not the color, of objects that arouses the bull.
A. confuses
B. excites
C. scares
D. diverts
12. Mary called me up very late last night.
A. shouted at me
B. visited me
C. telephoned me
D. waked me
13. Mary gets up at the same time every morning.
A. arises
B. raises
C. arrives
D. stands up
14. Susan is looking for the dictionary, which she lost yesterday.
A. finding
B. looking up
C. looking at
D. trying to find
15. All the people assembled at Marys house.
A. collected
B. fixed
C. asserted
D. assist