In paragraph 3 “dressing up on a budget” probably means to “

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In paragraph 3 “dressing up on a budget” probably means to “_____”.
A

dress formally when there is enough money

B

dress well with the limited available money

C

try to save money to enjoy expensive clothes

D

set aside certain amount of money for fancy dresses?

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The word “mania” (Line 4, Paragraph 2) most probably means

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[B] craze.

[C] hysteria.

[D] excitement.


正确答案:B

第2题:

The word “establishments” in the last paragraph probably means_.

A.fast foods

B.TV dinners

C.shopping malls

D.snack bars


正确答案:A

第3题:

The underlined word "deter" in Paragraph 3 most probably means .

A. discourage B. remove C. benefit D. free


正确答案:A

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


正确答案:B

第5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


正确答案:B

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第6题:

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


正确答案:B

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第7题:

The word “passing”(Line 7, Paragraph 1) most probably means_____.

[A] instant [B] trivial [C] simple [D] negligible


正确答案:D

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第8题:

Judging by the context, the phrase "in tandem" in the last paragraph probably means______.

A.in touch

B.altogether

C.in contrast

D.alongside


正确答案:D
解析:in tandem意为“与…同步”。

第9题:

The word "relative" in paragraph 3 most probably means______.

A. similar

B. related

C. different

D. independent


正确答案:B

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第10题:

The word “binge” (Line 3, Paragraph 3) most probably means _____.

[A] eat excessively

[B] refuse to eat

[C] fail to digest

[D] enjoy a good appetite


正确答案:A

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