eject
burn up
convert
let in
第1题：
Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Chinese.
第2题：
What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph I probably mean?（ ）
A．Change suddenly．
B．Change significantly．
C．Disappear mysteriously．
D．Disappear very slowly．
第3题：
The underlined phrase “stately homes” in Paragraph 4 means __________.
A． state-owned houses
B． houses in very good condition
C． grand houses open to the public
D． houses where statesmen meet regularly
第4题：
What does the phrase “the wake-up call”in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A．a new disease
B．a clear warning
C．a dangerous animal
D．a morning call
第5题：
The phrase“making the biggest splash”(line 1,paragraph 3)most probably means
A. causing the biggest trouble.
B. exerting the greatest effort.
C. achieving the greatest success.
D. enjoying the widest popularity.
第6题：
What does the underlined phrase “her gift” (Paragraph 2 ) refer to?
A. Her words. B. Her smile.C. Her flowers.D. Her politeness.
第7题：
What does the phrase “the wake-up call” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A. a new disease B. a clear warning
C. a dangerous animal D. a morning call
第8题：
The underlined word "deter" in Paragraph 3 most probably means .
A. discourage B. remove C. benefit D. free
第9题：
The phrase “keep a lid on”(Line 6, Paragraph 3) most probably means_____.
［A］ put an end to
［B］ set a limit on
［C］ tighten the control over
［D］ reduce the speed of
本题考查词义理解。“keep a lid on”出现在最后一段倒数第二句，表示对“日元升值”做的动作。下文提到具体做法是：日本中央银行忙于购进美元并且把这些钱转为政府债务。四个选项都是同一方向的表达，根据经济常识，应选［B］，表示“限制日元的升值”。
第10题：
The phrase “hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means”_____”.
A. to be believable B. to be valuable C. to be admirable D. to be suitable