同等学力申硕英语备考400题连载(34)

　　351.The rapidly growing birth rate brings about a lot of environment problems,which the government is supposed to take_____.

　　A.significantly B.severely C.earnestly D.seriously

　　[答案]D.seriously.

　　[注释]take...seriously是习惯搭配，意为“重视，认真对待”

　　352.Carl wanted to play a joke on Bob but gave himself_____by laughing.

　　A.away B.in C.out D.up

　　[答案]A.away.

　　[注释]give away暴露，泄露。

　　353.The government is_____and will take the necessary steps to maintain security and stability.

　　A.on the alert B.out of control

　　C.on guard D.in vain

　　[答案]A.on the alert.

　　[注释]on the alert(=alert;watchful;careful)警惕，小心：Drivers must be on the alert for traffic signals.(=Drivers must be especially careful to see signals when driving a car.)(司机必须密切注视交通信号。)

　　out of control失去控制;on guard站岗;in vain徒劳，无效。

　　354.Many people complain of the rapid_____of modern life.

　　A.rate B.pace C.speed D.growth

　　[答案]B.pace.

　　[注释]pace走或跑的速度;发展或进步速度。

　　355.She has lost her handbag with the_____sum of$150 in it.

　　A.extraordinary B.important

　　C.considerable D.valuable

　　[答案]C.considerable.

　　[注释]considerable相当可观的。[注意]considerate考虑周到的，体谅的，体贴的：1)She is considerate to others.(她能体谅别人。)2)That was very considerate of you.(你真体谅别人。)