The word “thaw”(Line 3, Paragraph 4) most probably means _____ .
[A] aggravation of tension
[B] improvement in relation
[C] intensification in attacks
[D] ending of coordination
本题考查词义的理解。第四段开始讲到矛盾的爆发。第三句but转折指出,...there were the first signs of a thaw,下文又以塞莱拉公司创始人认为对抗不好的讲话和一次癌症会议上双方的互相称赞为例,对该句话进行论证。可见他们的关系是改善了,所以[B]项正确。单词thaw意为“解冻”,与[B]项一致。其他项均是说不好的方面,与文意不符。
第1题:
The expression “tip service” (Line 4, Paragraph 3) most probably means
A advisory.
B compensation.
C interaction.
D reminder.
第2题:
Which of the following best defines the word \"aggressive\" (line 4, paragraph 7)?
A Bold.
B Harmful.
C Careless.
D Desperate.
第3题:
The word “packages” (Line 3, Paragraph 2) means_____.
[A] parcels carried in travelling [B] a comprehensive set of activities
[C] something presented in a particular way [D] charity actions
第4题:
The word “ruts”(line 1, paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to
A.tracks.
B.series.
C.characteristics.
D.connections.
第5题:
By saying these figures are conservative (Line 1, paragraph 3), Dr Worm means that
A. fishing technology has improved rapidly B. then catch-sizes are actually smaller then recorded C. the marine biomass has suffered a greater loss D. the data collected so far are out of date.