词汇选项 （第1～15题，每题1分，共15分）
下面共有15个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语画有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与画线部分意义最相近的词或短语。
1．He has established himself to be a competent manager by his successfully handling several difficult tasks. （ ）
A.definite
B.effective
C.qualified
D.deficient
2．The hotel tries to meet the diverse needs of its customers. （ ）
A.various
B.indifferent
C.many
D.typical
3．He is exempted from military service, because of his bad sight. （ ）
A.restricted
B.hampered
C.liberated
D.restrained
4. He pondered his words thoroughly.（ ）
A.thought over
B.thought about
C.thought of
D.thought out
5． We should never content ourselves with a little book knowledge only. （ ）
A.convince
B.satisfy
C.comfort
D.benefit
6． We are impressed by his considerate arrangement for our travel. （ ）
A.constructive
B.sensitive
C.thoughtful
D.considerable
7． His health had deteriorated while he was in prison. （ ）
A.became better
B.became worse
C.became stronger
D.became weaker
8． Smoking is inhibited in public places. （ ） A.instructed
B.inquired
C.forbidden
D.strived
9.The curious look from the strangers around her made he feel uneasy .（ ）
A.difficult
B.worried
C.anxious
D.unhappy
10.It is said that the house along the street will soon be demolished.（ ）
A.pulled down
B.rebuilt
C.renovated
D.whitewashed
11.The advertising company was surprised by the adverse public reaction to the poster.（ ）
A.delayed
B.quick
C.positive
D.unfavorable
12.The staff of the company are always courteous and helpful.（ ）
A.efficient
B.respectable
C.well-informed
D.respectful
13.The whole idea to build a deluxe hotel here sounds insane to me. （ ）
A.reasonable
B.sensible
C.crazy
D.unbelievable
14.In his two-hour-long lecture he made an exhaustive analysis of the issue.（ ）
A.extremely thorough
B.long and strong
C.crazy
D.unconvincing
15.Not all members states abide by the principle they had agreed on previously.（ ）
A.adhered to
B.abandoned
C.applied
D.adopted