第一部分：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。答案一律涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
1． Rodman met with Tony to try and settle the dispute over his contract．
A．mark
B．involve
C．solve 恒星英语
D．avoid
2． We're happy to report that business is booming this year．
A．failing
B．open
C．successful
D．risky
3． If we leave now，we should miss the traffic．
A．avoid
B．mix
C．direct
D．stop
4．In the process，the light energy converts to heat energy．
A．leaves
B．drops
C．reduces
D．changes
5． I was shocked when I saw the size of the telephone bill．
A．surprised
B．lost
C．excited
D．angry
6．Can you give me a concrete example to support your idea?
A．special
B．good
C．real
D．specific
7． We've been through some rough times together．
A．short
B．difficult
C．long
D．happy
8． It was a fascinating painting，with clever use of color and light．
A．new
B．familiar
C．large
D．wonderful
9．The company has the right to end his employment at any time．
A．offer
B．stop
C．provide
D． continue
10．She gave up her job and started writing poetry．
A．lost
B．abandoned
C．took
D．created
11．The police took fingerprints and identified the body．
A．discovered
B．touched
C．missed
D．recognized
12．What are my chances of promotion if I stay here?
A．retirement
B．replacement
C．advertisement
D．advancement
13．We've seen a marked shift in our approach to the social issues．
A．regular
B．great
C．clear
D．quick
14．The thief was finally captured two miles away from the village．
A．found
B．iailed
C．caught
D．killed
15．I propose that we discussed this at the next meeting．
A．request
B．suggest
C．demand
D．order