1 It is obvious that he will win the game.
A likely B possible
C clear D probable
2 The earth moves around the sun.
A before B round
C after D over
3 Did anyone call when I was out?
A everyone B someone
C nobody D anybody
4 It took us a long time to mend the house
A build B destroy
C design D repair
5 I don't quite follow what she is saying.
A observe B understand
C explain D describe
6 We can no longer tolerate his actions.
A put up with B accept
C take D receive
7 Loud noises can be irritating.
A hateful B painful
C stimulating D annoying
8 In the background was that eternal hum.
A long B never-ending
C boring D extensive
9 The Constitution's vague nature has given it the flexibility to be adapted when circumstances change.
A imprecise B apparent
C clear D easy
10 Gambling is lawful in Nevada.
A enjoyable B irresistible
C legal D profitable
11 These are the motives for doing it.
A reasons B excuses
C answers D replies
12 The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west.
A extends B stretches
C broadens D bends
13 Many economists have given in to the fatal lure of mathematics.
A error B puzzle
C attraction D contradiction
14 With immense relief I stopped running.
A no B little
C scarce D enormous
15 A great deal has been done to remedy the situation.
A maintain B improve
C preserve D protect
参考答案：
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. B
6. A 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. C
11. A 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. B