第一部分：词汇选项
下面共有15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的 4个选项中选择1个与划线部分意义最相近的词或短语。
1. I didn't help him. I would have, however, I didn't have the money.
A. or B. but C. otherwise D. still
2. We have to think very carefully before we take any action, because it's a very serious situation we have encountered.
A. ideal B. favourable C. good D. severe
3. During his lifetime he was able to accumulate quite a fortune.
A. control B. spend C. collect D. exchange
4. It's impolite to cut in when two persons are holding a conversation.
A. leave B. talk loudly C. stand up D. interrupt
5. What can you do to ensure that you will stay healthy?
A. be assured B. insist C. prove D. secure
6. The town is famous for its magnificent church towers.
A. distinguished B. contemporary C. specialized D. specified
7. It took me a whole hour to solve the problem.
A. work at B. work on C. work out D. work over
8. The team's spirit was at the lowest point in the season.
A. ability to read B. lesson C. morale D. talent
9. Mary had sold her bike, taken a driving test and bought a car.
A. examination B. quiz C. exercise D. check
10. The economic reform in Japan has been accelerated.
A. sped up B. put off C. slowed down D. stopped
11. It's tough looking for a job these days.
