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Section 1: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part (20%).1. The stalled Middle Eastern situation has arrested world attention.a.caughtb.seizedc.occupiedd.empowered2. It is just conceivable that he’ll win, but it’s very unlikely really.a.expectedb.imaginablec.supposedd.presumed3. After a decade of military conflicts the two parties finally faced each other at the bargaining table.a.purchasingb.negotiating c.quarrellingd.performing4. The High Court demanded that he interpret his involvement in the bribery scandal.a. verify b. present c. accountd. acknowledge5. Eighteen as she was, she was unable to live alone due to the frailties of her personality. a. sophistication b. characteristicsc. weaknessesd. experiences6. The US launched military attacks on Iraq for the purpose of establishing its possession of weapons of mass destruction.a.setting upb.buildingc.constructingd.ascertaining7. The glaring of the sun makes all stars invisible.a.coldnessb.darknessc.brightnessd.hotness8. The news was such a shock that it still hasn’t really sunk in yet.a. collapsedb. been comprehendedc. been soakedd. been leaked9. The film star has an incredible car in addition to a large house. a. terribleb. incongruousc. incredulousd. unbelievable10. The weatherman said, “It will be chilly this afternoon.”a. hotb. wetc. turbidd. cold11. Since he has to finish his report, you’d better not to lure him. a. helpb. speak toc. attractd. disturb12. He patted his forehead with his book.a. dabbedb. coveredc. rubbedd. lay13. His plan sounds practicable, so you’d better carry it out.a. uselessb. feasiblec. worthyd. feeble14. The jury were asked to consider their verdict at noon the following day.a. decreeb. findingc. outcomed. judgment15. Mr. Woodward adored his wife and wanted to do everything to please her.a. hatedb. admonishedc. lovedd. abated16. It is regrettable that his watch was badly abused by his brother.a. batteredb. repairedc. fixedd. mauled17. President Bush