Judging from the context, the phrase "wreaking havoc" ( Line 2, Para.2) most probably means( )
[A] generating motivation
[B] exerting influence
[C] causing damage
[D] creating pressure
第1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2题:
Judging from the context, the phrase "a rocky patch" (Line 1, Para.6) most probably means( )
[A] a risky travel
[B] peaceful life
[C] a fatal disease
[D] an unhappy marriage
第3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
第4题:
第5题:
We may infer from the context that "upselling" (Line 2, Para.6) probably means( )
[A] selling something up
[B] selling something fancy
[C] selling something unnecessary
[D] sdling something more expensive
第6题:
The phrase" special sectors" (line l ,paragraph 7) most probably refers to
[ A] energy ,food and housing.
[ B] indexed programs.
[ C] social security and food stamps.
[ D] large corporations and labor settlements.
第7题:
What does the author imply by "Until now such bonds have largely been the preserve of rich-country is-suers" ( Line 3-4, Para.2) ?( )
[A] The catastrophe bonds are mainly reserved by rich countries.
[B] Only rich countries have the ability to issue the catastrophe bonds.
[C] Rich countries seldom issue the catastrophe bonds.
[D] Most of the catastrophe bonds are raised in rich countries.
第8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9题:
第10题:
What is the difference between a CSU/DSU and a modem?()