2017下半年翻译资格考试笔译综合练习题（3）
Vocabulary Replacement(本大题15小题.每题1.0分，共15.0分。This part consists of 15 sentences in which one word or phrase is underlined. Below each sentence, there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. You are to select the ONE choice that can replace the underlined word without causing any grammatical error or changing the principal meaning of the sentence. There is only one right answer. )
第1题
Public relations practice is the deliberate, planned and sustained effort to establish and maintain mutual understanding between an organization and its public.
A complete
B related
C intentional
D active
第2题
The service economy doesn't suggest that we convert our factories into laundries to survive.
A imply
B persuade
C hurl
D transform
第3题
The ultimate cause of the Civil War was the bombardment of Fort Sumter.
A only
B final
C true
D special
第4题
Most species of this plant thrive in ordinary well-drained garden soil and they are best planted 8cm deep and 5cm apart.
A develop well
B grow taller
C mature
D bear fruit
第5题
Jim was a stout old gentleman, with a weather-beaten countenance.
A body
B skin
C shoulder
D passionate interest
第6题
The use of the new technology will have a profound effect on schools.
A negative
B positive
C strong
D useful
第7题
He has a touch of eccentricity in his composition.
A essay
B writing
C character
D manner
第8题
The most striking technological success in the 20th century is probably the computer revolution.
A profitable
B productive
C prominent
D prompt
第9题
Shellfish give the deceptive appearance of enjoying a peaceful existence, although in fact life is a constant struggle for them.
A misleading
B calm
C understandable
D initial
第10题
Motivation is the driving force within individuals that impels them to action.
A impedes
B interferes
C holds
D pushes
第11题
Scientific evidence from different disciplines demonstrates that in most humans the left hemisphere of the brain controls language.
A groups of followers
B years
C countries
D fields of study
第12题
If we look at the Chinese and British concepts of hospitality, we find one major similarity but a number of important differences.
A hostility
B friendliness
C manner
D culture
第13题
It was rather strange how the habits of his youth clung to him still. He was 72.
A stuck to
B turned
C led to
D gave way to
第14题
In just three years, the Net has gone from a playground for the local people to a vast communications and trading center where millions swap information or do deals around the world.
A business
B shopping
C chatting
D meeting
第15题
No hero of ancient or modem days can surpass the Indians with their lofty contempt of death and the fortitude with which they sustain its cruelest affliction.
A regard
B courage
C loss
D trick
